Arleigh Helfer
@arleighhelfer.bsky.social
Literate lawyer, advocate for free expression, erstwhile Reagan Youth conscript, and chap with a quirky, dark sense of humor. Fond of dandelion breaks. Fan of 𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘒𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘵. "Where law ends, tyranny begins."
Took Kimber for a hike at Hickory Run State Park yesterday. Explored the Shades of Death trail. Saw the boulder field. It was a beautiful day to spend walking in the mountains and the woods.
October 25, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Took Kimber for a hike at Hickory Run State Park yesterday. Explored the Shades of Death trail. Saw the boulder field. It was a beautiful day to spend walking in the mountains and the woods.
Our wildflower meadow still attracts pollinators in October. Here's hoping the first frost doesn't come soon.
October 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Our wildflower meadow still attracts pollinators in October. Here's hoping the first frost doesn't come soon.
Cat in a skylight. That is all.
October 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Cat in a skylight. That is all.
While cleaning up the spent annuals in our pollinator oasis of a backyard, I spotted this happy lady sunning herself on the fence. It's only the second praying mantis I've seen in our yard in more than 25 years. She looks ready to lay some eggs. No sign of decapitated males around, though.
October 4, 2025 at 10:26 PM
While cleaning up the spent annuals in our pollinator oasis of a backyard, I spotted this happy lady sunning herself on the fence. It's only the second praying mantis I've seen in our yard in more than 25 years. She looks ready to lay some eggs. No sign of decapitated males around, though.
Personally, I prefer expressive conduct. :)
October 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Personally, I prefer expressive conduct. :)
Actions speak louder than words. Live by Fred Rogers's example: Treat people with kindness and understanding when you can. Build community. Know and respect your neighbors.
September 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Actions speak louder than words. Live by Fred Rogers's example: Treat people with kindness and understanding when you can. Build community. Know and respect your neighbors.
I'm starting to doubt everything I learned in Constitutional Law back in 1997.
September 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I'm starting to doubt everything I learned in Constitutional Law back in 1997.
This advice is approximately 200 years old. But it still pertains today. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
September 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This advice is approximately 200 years old. But it still pertains today. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
It was 40 years ago today that Frank Zappa, Dee Snider, and John Denver testified in the Senate against censorship.
September 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It was 40 years ago today that Frank Zappa, Dee Snider, and John Denver testified in the Senate against censorship.
Rental pets are usually safe. Unleased pets, however, may fall into the canyon.
September 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Rental pets are usually safe. Unleased pets, however, may fall into the canyon.
Cuddly baby goats at the Bowers Chili Pepper Food Festival!
September 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Cuddly baby goats at the Bowers Chili Pepper Food Festival!
Don't forget that people are animals. And some of us are quite angry animals.
September 6, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Don't forget that people are animals. And some of us are quite angry animals.