In a win for voters, a judge ruled states cannot voluntarily work toward meeting USPS’s new mail voting requirements. The Trump-appointed judge said states taking steps to comply would “create even more confusion and misunderstanding (and thus delays and mistakes).” 🔗: https://demdock.com/4itHOOg

Last night in the desert I saw Venus shining Waxing thumbnail moon setting Over the silhouettes of palm trees and mountains #nature #photography

I caught the Apple Cactus blooms this morning at dawn on this huge beauty! Flowers bloom for one night only, bats and bees visit, then blooms die before day. I’ve been trying to see them for months. Snuck over at sunrise and got to see the glory.

I use the “open dyslexic” font in ebooks and as much as possible. Long COVID messes with my reading among other things and this weighted font helps me. Wish I could have it on BlueSky #disability #accessibilty

25 years later, September 11 remains a day of remembrance.

California joins the nation in remembering the nearly 3,000 lives cruelly taken from us 25 years ago.

This map shares NY stories of love and strength from 25 years ago. Well done. Check it out Always on this day I’m furious, heartbroken, nauseous, crying. I’m also grateful and full of love so I host a Thanksgiving meal and share love and gratitude. 💕 Glad all y’all are here. 💕💕💕

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani@mayor.nyc.gov · 5d ago

There are countless stories like this. Discover some of them on LinkNYC kiosks across the city and at on.nyc.gov/25years.

Egret allowing me to get a good look this morning when my electric motor allowed a quiet nearness. 🤩 I focus on the beauty. I focus on the connection and love. It’s how I make it through. Happy new moon 🌑 #birds #nature #photography #California

good morning it’s 6:25am and 87F already. Today promises very dangerous heat. Great. I thought we were cooling down. Love/hate relationship with A/C here. And I don’t think anyone should have to work outside when it’s over 100F. My home has fires and sinkhole waves and interim home so hot

The painting is ready! Last week’s piece is done and finished ✅ “oasis” has gold, silver and shares the egret’s morning moment in waterfall before desert heat hits. The original 9”x12” art and 14 limited edition prints are available. (Hint: makes great gift for🎅🏻 🎄 and otherwise)

Finally had a chance to paint a new piece today! It’s a work in progress and I’m excited about it. A great size for a limited edition print set so that’ll be coming soon too. Everyone needs art to lift them up. #art #painting

Got these glass jars with a slight tint and a “hammered” look. Nice size. Pretty. Made by Ball. I organized the cupboard yesterday seeing the Ball company logo and ALL I could think about is how ready I am for #GoAvsGo hockey 🏒

Max - a pup I’m dog sitting - in smol mode. A hard week for him since his partner in crime died a week ago. She was a bossy 15 y.o. labradoodle with cancer who stole hearts fast including mine. (just 2 months after losing my Shepherd. Ouch.) Max is getting through it one day at a time.

I made some orange cranberry scones yesterday for someone. My first time with scones and they were yum. 😋 Maybe could get better lift but they were delightful taste. #PreppyKitchen recipes turn out well on the first try. I appreciate that given my impatience, budget, and limited energy.

Wakey wakey earthquakey… just a light one but it was already a chaotic night and this just added to it. Glad it was “nothing” and also for lots of coffee this morning. 🥱 Love #MyShake app this Earthquake app from UC Berkeley and USGS. It often warns me and always keeps me informed

An egret in the morning light. It was one of those moments on the morning walk where it’s so pretty you hold your breath. #PalmDesert #birds #nature #photography

Strawberry Rhubarb pie is cooling. It’ll be ready in a bit. Not sure I ever made one before. Followed a #PreppyKitchen recipe which are pretty much no fail. My Dad loved strawberry rhubarb. It’s such a summery dish. I’m having an overwhelming day but baking helps calm me.

After #PalisadesFire #FEMA helped me. There’s supposed to be more help now for people like me who still need assistance. I’ve provided docs but FEMA has to confirm info with State Farm. But State Farm wont exhaust my legit ALE and refuses to speak to FEMA about me. So FEMA cant help. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

Happy August, my friends. We made it this far. Glad you’re here. ❤️🌺❤️

Moon rise and moon set. Palm Desert CA

Joyeux 14 Juillet! Bonne Fête Nationale 🇫🇷

Sending so much love strength compassion to my Colorado people dealing with so many fires. 🔥😫 My Steamboat friends especially today.

Stupidest day ever. The girl who gets me through my day and has been by my side through Palisades Fire displacement, travels across the country, Long COVID has died. Can’t even speak. Still sitting in Emergency vet parking lot. I can’t look in the back seat. My co-pilot is gone. #RIP

You need to make $57/hour to RENT even 500sq ft I’ve found this out still trying to get housed after the Palisades fire last year. High rents and then the insane circa 1931 expectation that you earn 3x rent to have a little apartment. The reality is it’s all greed. laist.com/news/housing...

In Orange County, six-figure salaries now qualify as 'low income'

With OC rents and home prices soaring, the state says individuals making up to $104,200 per year are now eligible for “low-income” housing.

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Carolina killed Vegas. Bad people lost. These are good things. Great job Canes! #nhl #stanleycup

I love that 3rd goal #nhl

Keep it up Canes. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #nhl

I hope the Canes plan on doing the thing on the ice tonight. Not just plan on it but do many many good things. #nhl

Excellent Canes. Excellent. #nhl

C’mon Canes. Do a lot of good things now. #nhl