BALofton
@balofton.bsky.social
Retired RN (pediatrics)
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“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their colour.”
~ Maya Angelou💙
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“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their colour.”
~ Maya Angelou💙
Unforgivable.
For security reasons we don’t post on TikTok or Meta platforms. But we applaud everyone speaking out. These cuts hurt all Americans.
April 2, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Unforgivable.
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Twitter/X - 3 retweets, 7 likes
March 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Same story, posted same time:
Bluesky - 393 reposts, 551 likes
Twitter/X - 3 retweets, 7 likes
Bluesky - 393 reposts, 551 likes
Twitter/X - 3 retweets, 7 likes
Excellent advice. 👍🏻
Somehow, it is still January. Here are my nine wellness-free survival tips | Emma Beddington
Somehow, it is still January. Here are my nine wellness-free survival tips | Emma Beddington
Buy a bargain panettone and a month’s supply of chocolates – and consider developing a historical ailment such as bilious humour. It will all be over soon
I don’t want to alarm anyone on this, the 95th day of January, but I have just realised that there…
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Excellent advice. 👍🏻
Photo shoot with a beautiful Northern Cardinal on a snowy day — through a smudged window.
January 10, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Photo shoot with a beautiful Northern Cardinal on a snowy day — through a smudged window.
My Name is Anna by Lizzy Barber has been at the top of my “to read” list since hearing her speak at Iceland Noir in November. Snow outside, hot tea and my fav chair inside. Ready-set-go! @bylizzybarber.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
My Name is Anna by Lizzy Barber has been at the top of my “to read” list since hearing her speak at Iceland Noir in November. Snow outside, hot tea and my fav chair inside. Ready-set-go! @bylizzybarber.bsky.social
Just listened to Justin Carter eulogize his grandfather with such loving respect. Being remembered as a humanitarian and man of character takes a lifetime of good deeds. I hope all in the room had their listening ears on — one in particular.
January 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Just listened to Justin Carter eulogize his grandfather with such loving respect. Being remembered as a humanitarian and man of character takes a lifetime of good deeds. I hope all in the room had their listening ears on — one in particular.
One more episode to watch, and this is one of Harlan Coben’s best!
Between Mr. Coben & @ianrankin1.bsky.social (my favorite crime fiction writers), I can’t wait for a new book or television release. Be sure to watch this if you’re a crime fiction fan!
Between Mr. Coben & @ianrankin1.bsky.social (my favorite crime fiction writers), I can’t wait for a new book or television release. Be sure to watch this if you’re a crime fiction fan!
January 3, 2025 at 3:35 AM
One more episode to watch, and this is one of Harlan Coben’s best!
Between Mr. Coben & @ianrankin1.bsky.social (my favorite crime fiction writers), I can’t wait for a new book or television release. Be sure to watch this if you’re a crime fiction fan!
Between Mr. Coben & @ianrankin1.bsky.social (my favorite crime fiction writers), I can’t wait for a new book or television release. Be sure to watch this if you’re a crime fiction fan!
May your days be merry and bright.
December 25, 2024 at 4:41 AM
May your days be merry and bright.
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This one hits too hard.
December 15, 2024 at 9:51 PM
This one hits too hard.
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If you are looking for art on a small scale for a small budget, I have lots of original drawings that are 5 x 7 inches, small and easy to frame in a standard photo frame.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWeeOwlArt
#OriginalArt #Drawing #Landscape #ArtShop #bsnm #ScottishArtist #GiftIdeas
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWeeOwlArt
#OriginalArt #Drawing #Landscape #ArtShop #bsnm #ScottishArtist #GiftIdeas
December 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM
If you are looking for art on a small scale for a small budget, I have lots of original drawings that are 5 x 7 inches, small and easy to frame in a standard photo frame.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWeeOwlArt
#OriginalArt #Drawing #Landscape #ArtShop #bsnm #ScottishArtist #GiftIdeas
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWeeOwlArt
#OriginalArt #Drawing #Landscape #ArtShop #bsnm #ScottishArtist #GiftIdeas
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Toni Morrison's words from 2015, as timely as ever:
“This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal.”
#art #writing #courage #booksky
“This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal.”
#art #writing #courage #booksky
December 12, 2024 at 4:04 AM
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it ~ Edith Wharton
Photographer: BA Lofton
Location: Reykjavík, Iceland @ Hornid’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
Photographer: BA Lofton
Location: Reykjavík, Iceland @ Hornid’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
December 9, 2024 at 8:37 PM
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it ~ Edith Wharton
Photographer: BA Lofton
Location: Reykjavík, Iceland @ Hornid’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
Photographer: BA Lofton
Location: Reykjavík, Iceland @ Hornid’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
Holland, Michigan sunset in October.
December 7, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Holland, Michigan sunset in October.
Belfast, ME in September.
December 7, 2024 at 5:37 AM
Belfast, ME in September.
Took this on my recent trip to Iceland. According to Icelandic folklore, the Yule Cat roams the countryside, going from house to house, looking to eat any children not wearing the new clothes they got for Christmas. Yikes!
December 6, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Took this on my recent trip to Iceland. According to Icelandic folklore, the Yule Cat roams the countryside, going from house to house, looking to eat any children not wearing the new clothes they got for Christmas. Yikes!
Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice. No kidding! Taken from opposite sides of the rooftop bar at the Reykjavik Edition Hotel three nights ago. 💙
November 26, 2024 at 2:14 AM
Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice. No kidding! Taken from opposite sides of the rooftop bar at the Reykjavik Edition Hotel three nights ago. 💙
Iceland’s Northern Lights last night, dancing with the moon and stars.
November 20, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Iceland’s Northern Lights last night, dancing with the moon and stars.
Heading to Reykjavik and Iceland Noir. SO many great speakers — especially eager to hear @harlancoben.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Heading to Reykjavik and Iceland Noir. SO many great speakers — especially eager to hear @harlancoben.bsky.social
"Smell the sea and feel the sky, let your
soul and spirit fly."
~ Van Morrison
soul and spirit fly."
~ Van Morrison
November 17, 2024 at 2:26 AM
"Smell the sea and feel the sky, let your
soul and spirit fly."
~ Van Morrison
soul and spirit fly."
~ Van Morrison