NorCal Selkie
@norcalselkie.bsky.social
Native SF, love the ocean, cycling, hiking & west coast lifestyle. Not certain how long I will stay on social media platforms.
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Hello from Santa Cruz 🌊☀️💙 It was a beautiful sunny day yesterday. Also we had very extreme low tide. It was just the perfect temp to be walking. It was interesting the foggy conditions stayed on th other side of the hill (Silicon Valley) while this time we had the sun.
December 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Hello from Santa Cruz 🌊☀️💙 It was a beautiful sunny day yesterday. Also we had very extreme low tide. It was just the perfect temp to be walking. It was interesting the foggy conditions stayed on th other side of the hill (Silicon Valley) while this time we had the sun.
My brother is visiting and although we grew up in San Mateo county he never visited Santa Cruz. Hard to imagine folks not exploring the county next to where they grew up but so often we are busy w/work it’s nice to take the time to enjoy retirement & appreciate the richness in California. Don’t wait
December 1, 2025 at 12:09 AM
My brother is visiting and although we grew up in San Mateo county he never visited Santa Cruz. Hard to imagine folks not exploring the county next to where they grew up but so often we are busy w/work it’s nice to take the time to enjoy retirement & appreciate the richness in California. Don’t wait
Let’s not forget to visit museums, explore national and state parks, volunteer for your favorite cause or charity.
December 1, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Let’s not forget to visit museums, explore national and state parks, volunteer for your favorite cause or charity.
Yesterday was a sunny but windy stroll along Asilomar state beach that led us to the Inn at Spanish Bay - had a nice outdoor lunch
November 25, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Yesterday was a sunny but windy stroll along Asilomar state beach that led us to the Inn at Spanish Bay - had a nice outdoor lunch
Stand up for the Constitution & our rights. This is not normal, pls share!
The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
November 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Stand up for the Constitution & our rights. This is not normal, pls share!
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Ryan Griffin
Shadow loves visiting his marine mammal friends
Shadow loves visiting his marine mammal friends
October 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Ryan Griffin
Shadow loves visiting his marine mammal friends
Shadow loves visiting his marine mammal friends
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Irresponsible! Using our military to distract from the NoKings rally without regard for Californian civilian safety! What kind of administration but a kookoo for coco puff regime fires live weapons over i5 and say Gov Newsom was wrong. He has Californians’ best interest, not our fed gov, not JD.
Everyone is laughing at us. Everyone: Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...
Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Irresponsible! Using our military to distract from the NoKings rally without regard for Californian civilian safety! What kind of administration but a kookoo for coco puff regime fires live weapons over i5 and say Gov Newsom was wrong. He has Californians’ best interest, not our fed gov, not JD.
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I’m horrified by Trump’s order to send 300 National Guard troops to Chicago. We’re only nine months into a four year term and already the president is trying to invade an American city. If you’re in the Guard, you can and should refuse these orders.
October 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I’m horrified by Trump’s order to send 300 National Guard troops to Chicago. We’re only nine months into a four year term and already the president is trying to invade an American city. If you’re in the Guard, you can and should refuse these orders.
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A message from Carl Sagan from 1995—some of his last prophetic words.
June 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A message from Carl Sagan from 1995—some of his last prophetic words.
#NoKings Peaceful March for Democracy this Saturday
Find your location and bring a friend! www.nokings.org
Find your location and bring a friend! www.nokings.org
No Kings
On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. ...
www.nokings.org
June 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
#NoKings Peaceful March for Democracy this Saturday
Find your location and bring a friend! www.nokings.org
Find your location and bring a friend! www.nokings.org
The #EPIC museum’s storytelling immediately captures emigrants’ perspective right from the start. The premise? We all come from somewhere. Each room explores different aspects of Irish emigration & we are given passports to stamp. Emotional, & poignant esp. in today’s global political enviro.
May 3, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The #EPIC museum’s storytelling immediately captures emigrants’ perspective right from the start. The premise? We all come from somewhere. Each room explores different aspects of Irish emigration & we are given passports to stamp. Emotional, & poignant esp. in today’s global political enviro.
When going through U.S. immigration or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at airports or border crossings, it’s wise to assume limited digital privacy.
1. Understand Your Rights
• CBP can search your device (phone, laptop) without a warrant at the border.
• U.S. citizens cannot be denied entry
1. Understand Your Rights
• CBP can search your device (phone, laptop) without a warrant at the border.
• U.S. citizens cannot be denied entry
May 3, 2025 at 4:08 AM
When going through U.S. immigration or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at airports or border crossings, it’s wise to assume limited digital privacy.
1. Understand Your Rights
• CBP can search your device (phone, laptop) without a warrant at the border.
• U.S. citizens cannot be denied entry
1. Understand Your Rights
• CBP can search your device (phone, laptop) without a warrant at the border.
• U.S. citizens cannot be denied entry
Same here! Everyone we meet can’t believe what is happening to the U.S. - we are calling it our “Apology Tour - We did not vote for him, I’m so sorry!!”
Its hard to have sympathy for these folks. I’m in Europe visiting friends and none of them can believe USA voted for this con man
May 2, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Same here! Everyone we meet can’t believe what is happening to the U.S. - we are calling it our “Apology Tour - We did not vote for him, I’m so sorry!!”
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Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
No matter what Trump or Hegseth say, diversity *is* our greatest strength—and our AANHPI communities have proven that time and again.
AANHPI stories are American stories. Always have been.
No matter what Trump or Hegseth say, diversity *is* our greatest strength—and our AANHPI communities have proven that time and again.
AANHPI stories are American stories. Always have been.
May 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
No matter what Trump or Hegseth say, diversity *is* our greatest strength—and our AANHPI communities have proven that time and again.
AANHPI stories are American stories. Always have been.
No matter what Trump or Hegseth say, diversity *is* our greatest strength—and our AANHPI communities have proven that time and again.
AANHPI stories are American stories. Always have been.
America is no longer under “Full Democracy” it was ranked “Flawed Democracy”. The U.S. has remained a “flawed democracy” since 2016, ranking 28th out of 167 nations. Over the past year, its democracy score stood unchanged, at 7.9, which puts it below countries such as Canada, Japan, & Uruguay.
May 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
America is no longer under “Full Democracy” it was ranked “Flawed Democracy”. The U.S. has remained a “flawed democracy” since 2016, ranking 28th out of 167 nations. Over the past year, its democracy score stood unchanged, at 7.9, which puts it below countries such as Canada, Japan, & Uruguay.
Breaks my heart.
This is no longer the America we all dreamed of for “a more perfect union” the phrase implies that the nation, is not perfect but is always striving towards a better state. 💔
#Threats
This is no longer the America we all dreamed of for “a more perfect union” the phrase implies that the nation, is not perfect but is always striving towards a better state. 💔
#Threats
US elections have recently faced higher threats, frm misinfo, unlawful certification refusals, & legislation
Safe, free, & fair elections r a pillar of democracy-so we identified the most impt state races 2 watch
Read more @brookings.edu👇--TN
www.brookings.edu/articles/us-...
Safe, free, & fair elections r a pillar of democracy-so we identified the most impt state races 2 watch
Read more @brookings.edu👇--TN
www.brookings.edu/articles/us-...
US down-ballot races in 2025 deserve close attention
Numerous down-ballot races in the 2025 election cycle are likely to face threats of subversion and misinformation.
www.brookings.edu
May 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Breaks my heart.
This is no longer the America we all dreamed of for “a more perfect union” the phrase implies that the nation, is not perfect but is always striving towards a better state. 💔
#Threats
This is no longer the America we all dreamed of for “a more perfect union” the phrase implies that the nation, is not perfect but is always striving towards a better state. 💔
#Threats
Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court. Malta’s controversial golden passport scheme, allowing foreigners to purchase EU citizenship in exchange for investing upwards of €690,000, was ruled unlawful by the EU’s top court on Tuesday.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court
The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship raised security concerns. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
April 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court. Malta’s controversial golden passport scheme, allowing foreigners to purchase EU citizenship in exchange for investing upwards of €690,000, was ruled unlawful by the EU’s top court on Tuesday.
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Wanda Sykes worked for the NSA and tells us how to protest (watch old protests, drink hot sauce, use a water pik & prepare to rise up your passion! B/c us people of color already been protesting, it’s white people’s turn to get out there & #protest!
"White People, Y'all Should Be Embarrassed" - Wanda Sykes On The Trump Administration
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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April 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Wanda Sykes worked for the NSA and tells us how to protest (watch old protests, drink hot sauce, use a water pik & prepare to rise up your passion! B/c us people of color already been protesting, it’s white people’s turn to get out there & #protest!
Absolutely not! The Nat’l Museum of African American History should not be gutted. The Los Angeles Japanese American Museum should also not be defunded! #CulturalGenocide right in front of us, we the people must pool together and fight for all our communities. #Communities #Unite!
BREAKING: Trump’s executive order is gutting the National Museum of African American History.
Civil Rights artifacts — including a bible carried with Dr. King — are being ripped out like trash.
This is cultural genocide.
www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-n...
Civil Rights artifacts — including a bible carried with Dr. King — are being ripped out like trash.
This is cultural genocide.
www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-n...
April 28, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Absolutely not! The Nat’l Museum of African American History should not be gutted. The Los Angeles Japanese American Museum should also not be defunded! #CulturalGenocide right in front of us, we the people must pool together and fight for all our communities. #Communities #Unite!
Comedian Josh Johnson makes a good point! 😅🥴 #Tariffs
Chinas Statement On US Tariffs
YouTube video by Josh Johnson
youtube.com
April 27, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Comedian Josh Johnson makes a good point! 😅🥴 #Tariffs
I’m surprised 68% Republicans actually approve of his trade negotiations? Traditional trade conflict strategies generally involve building coalitions before implementing tariffs. However, Trump’s unilateral approach in this trade war has left U.S. vulnerable to retaliatory measures from partners.
April 27, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I’m surprised 68% Republicans actually approve of his trade negotiations? Traditional trade conflict strategies generally involve building coalitions before implementing tariffs. However, Trump’s unilateral approach in this trade war has left U.S. vulnerable to retaliatory measures from partners.