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Brooke
@randomactsofbrooke.com
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Photographer, reluctant cog in the machine, occasional art maker, professional dog petter, child of the 80s, book reader, nature lover #neurospicy
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Happy Arthrogryposis Awareness Day! I’m so lucky to get to spend my life with you, @dangiacobbe.com I love you! 💙

#arthrogryposis #amcawarenessday #disabilityawareness #loveofmylife #bestfriend
June 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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I think I need a news and social media break this weekend. Going to contemplate how to balance staying informed but, not letting the overwhelm steal my joy. Spending time with this cute little stinker will help. #teddybear #furbro #dogs #onlybeautifulthings #selfcare #staykind
The sweetest ever black and white poodle mix laying back on a white snuggly blanket. Teddy is also sporting a grey and black hoodie. He’s looking right at the camera with a little bit of his pink tongue sticking out.
January 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Not sure how I missed this, but just another reason why I’m glad I cancelled Prime. I know not all people can cancel or stop using for various reasons, including disability . But, if you can…We’re #strongertogether!

#corporateamerica #greed #shoplocal #amazon

www.advocate.com/news/amazon-...
Amazon removes 'equity for Black people' and 'LGBTQ+ rights' from company policies
Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.
www.advocate.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Calling your own senators as well as others really does make a difference. The US Senate Switchboard is at (202) 224-3121.
rebekahwriter.bsky.social Rebekah is Pro-Choice @rebekahwriter.bsky.social · Jan 23
Here is one thing you can do today: Contact your senators to tell them to vote no on Hegseth. Do this even if you Senators are MAGA. If they are going to confirm terrible people, make sure they know they are doing so against the wishes of constituents.

www.senate.gov
U.S. Senate
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January 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Just shouting my outrage from the rooftops isn’t accomplishing anything. But, by joining a group like www.country1st.com and actually taking action with others is. We’re stronger together! #togetherwestand #takeaction #peoplepower #organize #countryfirst #outraged
January 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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I just participated in my first Day of Action with www.country1st.com by calling several senators about the current nominees coming before them. I was nervous at first, but it’s easy to do. Please think about joining me in some of their events. Let’s make a difference together! #countryfirst
Country First
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January 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Please take the time to read. Thank you @mishellbaker.bsky.social Sending love to you.
mishellbaker.bsky.social Mishell Baker merrily @mishellbaker.bsky.social · Jan 21
Being a person with deadly, incurable cancer who is nonetheless still alive for an indefinite timeframe gives me an interesting metaphor that helps me deal with things like large-scale corruption in government or commerce.

Bear with me for a second while I try to explain.
January 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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“Dragonflies are reminders that we are light and we can reflect light in powerful ways if we choose to do so.” Robyn Nola

#OnlyBeautifulThings #dragonflies #naturephotography #photography #positivity
Perched on a spouting green weed and framed by a blue sky and white clouds, the cute bug eyes of the dragonfly reflects light from the sunshine they are basking in.
January 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Grateful for the courage of Bishop Budde. @chuckdpe.bsky.social nailed it.
chuckdpe.bsky.social Chuck D @chuckdpe.bsky.social · Jan 21
Prying for empathy
January 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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@elifen65.bsky.social Welcome, friend! 💜💜💜
January 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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@ppadilla.bsky.social Welcome, friend! Was hoping to see you here!
January 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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It’s Dan’s birthday today, but it felt like mine! #phillies

Happy Birthday @dangiacobbe.com! Glad I got to witness you getting JT’s autograph! Love you!
Photo with Aaron Nola Photo with Matt Strahm Photo with Dante Nori
January 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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#Artadventcalendar Day 3

“The more you can increase fear of drugs, crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all of the people.”
Noam Chomsky

#quotes #fear #streetphotography #photography #society #photography #streetart #phoenix

Phoenix, AZ
February 8, 2020
Ad flyers and live music promos overlap each other on a rusted space. Centered in the middle of the shot is a man with brown hair and a red dot on his forehead. He holds a gun pointed at the viewer. The words love and hate are scrawled on his fingers. Thug is written in green across his pants.
December 3, 2024 at 8:58 PM
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rebeccagrambo.bsky.social
I really encourage you to follow this account for a reminder of who is responsible for so much of the beautiful produce we expect to see in our stores. ❤️
ufw.bsky.social United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · Nov 24
Juan has spent 10 years harvesting sweet potato in CA. While the machine picks up most of the vegetables he often has to get on his knees and dig out the sweet potatoes the machine left behind. He does this up to 10 hours a day 5 days a week. #WeFeedYou
November 24, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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#artadventcalendar Day 2

“I like it when a flower or a little tuft of grass grows through a crack in the concrete. It's so fuckin' heroic. “ George Carlin

#quotes #flowerphotography #kaleidoscope #nature #art #flower #photography
A kaleidoscope of flowers in bold purples, bright reds and pretty pinks frame the green sprites that take center stage.
December 3, 2024 at 1:55 AM
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#artadventcalendar Day 1
You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves. #maryoliver #art #alcoholink #loveislove #poetry #painting
Shades of teal and black stretch across the canvas, orbs passing through the scene.
December 1, 2024 at 10:07 PM
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“The granularity of bones in
a body. A forest with galaxies of moss.” Sneha Subramanian Kanta

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
St Petersburg, FL
4.6.24

#moss #photography #nature #trees #naturephotography #sun #mothernature #iphonephotography
Looking up from beneath a canopy of green leaves drenched in Spanish Moss. The blue sky peeking through as the sun highlights the whole spectacle.
November 25, 2024 at 1:04 PM
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“Conformity requires us to minimize our differences for the greater good. We fear that if we don't conform, we will be abandoned, but there is no loneliness like having people only see you after you've erased yourself.” Alok Vaid-Menon

#differences #flowerphotography #flower #nature #photography
A close-up view of the back of a hibiscus flower after the rain. Rain drops shimmer across colors bursting in pink and orange hues. Light green sepals support the brilliant bloom.
November 23, 2024 at 6:19 PM
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Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson | Bestselling Book and Adapted Film
Learn more about the book and film.
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November 22, 2024 at 3:06 PM
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Thirsty

Nikon D3500
8.6.21 Mesa, AZ

#cactus #desert #arizona #nature #photography #nikon
A close-up of thirsty saguaro cactus trunk, cracked from the drought. Ribs prominent and its dark spines almost gone. Flecks of its once green hue interspersed amongst its now faded flesh.
November 22, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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staykinduniverse.swifties.social
made a thing to remind us.
gender roles etcetera
its all made up
November 20, 2024 at 1:33 PM
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The Steeplechase Pavilion, which had the most prominent appearance of Tillie in Coney Island, was destroyed by Fred Trump in 1966 in an unsuccessful attempt to create condos on the site. I had to do with this reproduction.

#tillie #photography #history #brooklyn #coneyisland #travelphotograpy
All 28 teeth bared in a wide demonic grin (yes, I counted). Tillie’s wide blue eyes are daring you to step on up to the boardwalk ride. Dark hair parted down the middle, swooping up on the ends like the horns of the devil.
November 19, 2024 at 3:27 PM
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jayispainting.earthskyart.ca
The updated guidelines for #ArtAdventCalendar 2024
Guidelines Art can be anything. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, textiles, beading, photography. If you think it’s art and it beautifies the timeline then post it. Use a single image per post. It’s a good idea to post title, year, medium used & size. People will ask. If you’re a photographer, details like location & date taken will be appreciated. Feel free to add EXIF data. PLEASE USE ALT TEXT. Create a spreadsheet with all your post text (title, medium, links. hashtags) and ALT text for each day’s posts to save time It does not matter if you “posted it last year”. Social media is ephemeral. Post it again. Art does NOT have to be seasonal. It can be pretty much any subject, but please keep it family friendly. You don’t need to be a “professional” artist, whatever that means. You don’t need to have sold art, been in a gallery or anything. If you make art at any experience level and want to show it off and make others happy, this is the event. You might be surprised at the feedback. Art must be original and it must be yours or from a family member… with permission. (except for sharing of course) This is an event for living artists. No NFTs or AI art please and keep the posts SFW. Please don’t cross post with links to other platforms ie: post a link to your Facebook post on Bluesky. Please do not post prices or use BUY NOW kinds of posts. This is not meant to be a sales event. Many artists do sell work. You can post links to your website. Please share posts and follow participating artists. This is both an exercise to build a following of art lovers and to build a supportive community of fellow artists. As “organizer” I do my best to share all art during the month but if I miss a post, please don’t take it as an insult or commentary on your work. There are -a lot- of posts and I may miss a few, especially with multiple platforms involved. Note that I won’t share posts that contain prices or buy now content. and I won’t intentionally share images without Alt-Text. This…
November 16, 2024 at 10:13 PM
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Teddy hopes you have a Happy Monday!

#dogsofbluesky
November 18, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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The lovely Curcuma petiolata that I inherited when I moved into my home.

“Pretty in pink, isn't she?”

#plantphotography #flowers #nature #photography #florida
The ginger plant wears what appears to be is a dazzling crown in a deep pink hue. This cone-shaped flower holds sparking water, sprouting bright yellow buds. Several large green leaves fan the left and right sides of the beauty.
November 17, 2024 at 11:19 PM