Douglas Fir-rederic
@douglasfirtree.bsky.social
Librarian, archivist, antifascist, naturalist, cyclist, longtime Berkeleyan/Mendocinan. Frequent frequenter of unfrequented places.
Pinned
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Everywhere there's lots of piggies
Living piggy lives
You can see them out for dinner
With their piggy wives
Clutching forks and knives to eat the bacon
— Piggies, The Beatles
Living piggy lives
You can see them out for dinner
With their piggy wives
Clutching forks and knives to eat the bacon
— Piggies, The Beatles
November 19, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Everywhere there's lots of piggies
Living piggy lives
You can see them out for dinner
With their piggy wives
Clutching forks and knives to eat the bacon
— Piggies, The Beatles
Living piggy lives
You can see them out for dinner
With their piggy wives
Clutching forks and knives to eat the bacon
— Piggies, The Beatles
#SanFrancisco today “between storms”, from the Berkeley Marina.
November 18, 2025 at 3:29 AM
#SanFrancisco today “between storms”, from the Berkeley Marina.
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#SunsetDunes today, before the next storm arrives. Such a wonderful park full of SF’s wonderful diversity. I especially appreciated seeing so many ppl with mobility challenges so happily reveling in the beauty and accessibility. God I love #SanFrancisco so much.
November 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
#SunsetDunes today, before the next storm arrives. Such a wonderful park full of SF’s wonderful diversity. I especially appreciated seeing so many ppl with mobility challenges so happily reveling in the beauty and accessibility. God I love #SanFrancisco so much.
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National parks facing ‘nightmare’ under Trump, warns ex-director of service.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
National parks facing ‘nightmare’ under Trump, warns ex-director of service
Jonathan Jarvis, who led the agency from 2009 to 2017, laid out the dire consequences of not closing parks in shutdown
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
National parks facing ‘nightmare’ under Trump, warns ex-director of service.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The SF-Oakland Bay Bridge, between storms today. Yerba Buena Island is a great bike destination, thanks to the path on the east span. The water taxi ride across to SF from T.I. ain’t that bad either.
November 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The SF-Oakland Bay Bridge, between storms today. Yerba Buena Island is a great bike destination, thanks to the path on the east span. The water taxi ride across to SF from T.I. ain’t that bad either.
The fascists are banning Obi Kaufman’s “The State of Water,” JFC.
Trump admin to ban book from Yosemite National Park, says author www.sfgate.com/national-par...
Trump admin to ban book from Yosemite National Park, says author
The Trump administration's censorship directive has reportedly targeted Obi Kaufmann.
www.sfgate.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The fascists are banning Obi Kaufman’s “The State of Water,” JFC.
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After 42 years, Berkeley is kicking street festivals off of Telegraph Ave. because the fire department has decided on a new, stricter interpretation of the fire code that does not allow 26-ft. fire lanes required next to buildings of 30+ ft. to be blocked even by a street festival
New city fees, fire safety policies threaten future of 2 beloved Berkeley events, organizers say
Berkeley's Juneteenth Festival and Telegraph Holiday Fair can't stay in their longtime locations, according to city.
www.berkeleyside.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
After 42 years, Berkeley is kicking street festivals off of Telegraph Ave. because the fire department has decided on a new, stricter interpretation of the fire code that does not allow 26-ft. fire lanes required next to buildings of 30+ ft. to be blocked even by a street festival
Dragon, supersized, #GoldenGatePark, #SanFrancisco.
November 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Dragon, supersized, #GoldenGatePark, #SanFrancisco.
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🐮 Poissons, ecrevisses et crabes, de diverses couleurs et figures extraordinaires, .
A Amsterdam, Chez Reinier & Josué Ottens, 1754..
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A Amsterdam, Chez Reinier & Josué Ottens, 1754..
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November 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
🐮 Poissons, ecrevisses et crabes, de diverses couleurs et figures extraordinaires, .
A Amsterdam, Chez Reinier & Josué Ottens, 1754..
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A Amsterdam, Chez Reinier & Josué Ottens, 1754..
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Every decor choice that Trump makes for the White House absolutely screams mid-tier Long Island wedding banquet hall
November 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Every decor choice that Trump makes for the White House absolutely screams mid-tier Long Island wedding banquet hall
Convergent ladybeetles at #MuirWoods today. About to join their many peers who’ve already fled to the Central Valley.
November 7, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Convergent ladybeetles at #MuirWoods today. About to join their many peers who’ve already fled to the Central Valley.
Sulphur tufts, on a downed Doug fir, #MuirWoods. Lots of #mushrooms making their debuts after yesterday’s rain.
November 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Sulphur tufts, on a downed Doug fir, #MuirWoods. Lots of #mushrooms making their debuts after yesterday’s rain.
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RFK Jr's response to someone collapsing nearby him was to haul ass out of the room as quickly as possible
November 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
RFK Jr's response to someone collapsing nearby him was to haul ass out of the room as quickly as possible
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History has taught us that this is precisely when Donald Trump is most dangerous — and when Republicans turn to voter suppression, election subversion and worse. With the 2026 midterm elections less than a year away, Trump is already plotting his next moves. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...
What Comes Next After the 2025 Elections
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:48 AM
History has taught us that this is precisely when Donald Trump is most dangerous — and when Republicans turn to voter suppression, election subversion and worse. With the 2026 midterm elections less than a year away, Trump is already plotting his next moves. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...
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It might shock you to learn that Nancy Mace is involved in another batshit crazy controversy.
November 7, 2025 at 1:56 AM
It might shock you to learn that Nancy Mace is involved in another batshit crazy controversy.
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THOUGHT FOR THURSDAY
November 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM
THOUGHT FOR THURSDAY
So nice to return to Muir Woods after an absence of two months. The seasonal change is so palpable. And the dedicated team of rangers is working without real paychecks, back pay not assured.
November 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
So nice to return to Muir Woods after an absence of two months. The seasonal change is so palpable. And the dedicated team of rangers is working without real paychecks, back pay not assured.
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“TOR leads series 3-2”
October 30, 2025 at 3:15 AM
“TOR leads series 3-2”
“The Blue Jays outplaying the Dodgers in this game in every way”.
October 30, 2025 at 2:05 AM
“The Blue Jays outplaying the Dodgers in this game in every way”.
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Fentanyl and coke are the new “weapons of mass destruction” lie. It’s Iraq all over again, folks. It’s always about controlling the oil.
October 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Fentanyl and coke are the new “weapons of mass destruction” lie. It’s Iraq all over again, folks. It’s always about controlling the oil.
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In case facts still matter
October 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
In case facts still matter
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What is the Times doing calling this extrajudicial murder spree “cartel strikes”? On what evidence do they ape the killers’ propaganda?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/u...
Trump Says He Will Not Seek Authorization for Cartel Strikes
www.nytimes.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:07 AM
What is the Times doing calling this extrajudicial murder spree “cartel strikes”? On what evidence do they ape the killers’ propaganda?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/u...