Clara Pearl
@garden-nomad.bsky.social
Gardening in the mid-Columbia. Piano teacher. Sociology Professor. Retired. Friend of little critters. Cat-lady. Old Welsh Crone. Serbian Gypsy. 🌱💙
Some pretty vignettes in the flower garden. Some things are still ok, even with the heat. My “little friend” (as my garden helper says) is pretty on the red coleus. 🌿🌱🌺
A local bakery made Jimothy cookies, so we had to go get some, of course. While we were there, we had a delicious coffee and a sweet roll for breakfast.
Today in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting. RIP the VRA When we fight, we win. Never stop fighting!
Voting Rights Act of 1965 - Wikipedia
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Know anyone impacted by the historic wildfires? Please have them complete a damage assessment survey. More information here. mil.wa.gov/news/state-b... #wawildfire
State begins damage assessments for historic wildfires
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If you lost your dog while evacuating from the #VernonBC area you might want to check this out www.castanetkamloops.net/news/Vernon/...
Owner sought for dog rescued from Vernon wildfire evacuation zone
Owner sought for dog rescued from Vernon wildfire evacuation zone
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My friend John Duresky just won his spot on the November ballot for WA 4 with an admirable share of the vote. He is up against a maga who has a never ending budget. I intend to volunteer and I chastised the DNC for always throwing away this district. If anyone can help: www.johnduresky4congress.com
The idea that SNAP is a disincentive to working is ridiculous. When I had SNAP I had three jobs. They all paid shit. We were still below the poverty line. Some of the hardest working people in America get SNAP. They're trying to support their kids.
Crying for our neighbor city. We’re all living on the edge. Lots of hot summer left and we are a dry tinderbox.
Aaron Hedge@aaronhedge.bsky.social · 2w agoThe Spokesman is doing incredible reporting on this story. Follow them for critical info. @alexdugganreports.bsky.social www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...
We had a discussion in Old Lady Therapy about all the stuff we will leave behind when we die. Some called it their kids’ “legacy.” I have been thinking about it and the legacy isn’t all the junk they don’t want, it’s *them*. Then I thought about that Dan Fogelberg song, Leader of The Band. 1/
It seems the most logical answer to why the legislative branch is making these appalling decisions is that the ones in control are grifting, corrupt pedophiles, just like their leader. He either has dirt on them or they’re making millions.
Twice now at the same on-ramp, I have had people try to cut around me on the right shoulder to beat me onto the ramp. It’s a steep, curved ramp with an abysmally short approach. I am not a slow driver. But each one has tailgated me hard until we get to the ridiculously short merge onto the freeway.
Very unproductive visit with primary doctor today. Frustrating. I think I am just going to go over her head straight to my endocrinologist. Sick of these 15 minute, “easy button” doctor visits. The student doctor, his first day of clinicals, read my list of symptoms and made more sense than doc did.
I told my sister I should write a blog called “What I Killed in My Garden Today.” Gardens are fickle friends. Things fail. We just have to learn and keep trying. So, what did you kill in your garden today? 😉🌱🌿🌺🍃
Favorite film that came out when I turned 18. What’s yours?
Graham Chapman & Michael Palin: I'm Being Repressed!
ALT: Graham Chapman & Michael Palin: I'm Being Repressed!
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Mat Pringle@matpringle.bsky.social · 3w agoWithout saying your age, what’s your favourite film that came out when you were 18?
My sister pointed out that we won’t live long enough to see this country recovered from the current rot in its soul. A friend and I cried and held each other tight for a moment at our grief over the hate, greed, and cruelty that has been unleashed. Back to flowers…
Eggplant is beautiful enough to grow just for the flowers. Bonus, spicy thai basil with eggplant later this summer.
If you must partake, let the pros do it. Please. Fireworks are also very expensive. If you have money to spare, consider donating to the many causes who need it now. Be the better American.
6:30 am, Leavenworth, WA. There is a marvelous trail system called the Waterfront Park Trail along the Wenatchee River as it passes through Leavenworth. Seriously the best reason to visit there. 🌅🌿⛰️
