Barb Terao
@barbterao.bsky.social
Tree hugger, poet, nonfiction author, curious extrovert, grandmother, and hope-finder
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Some quality Friday night listening with Diane Seuss:
“Poetry can still be a private act, and the best poetry comes out of solitude. I would even say loneliness. Have the guts to be lonely.” 💜
“Poetry can still be a private act, and the best poetry comes out of solitude. I would even say loneliness. Have the guts to be lonely.” 💜
The Poetry Society was delighted to host Diane Seuss on Monday 10th November for the latest in the prestigious Kenneth Allott / Poetry Society Annual Lecture series
The lecture is now available to view on the Poetry Society's Vimeo channel at vimeo.com/1135802263 or see link in bio
The lecture is now available to view on the Poetry Society's Vimeo channel at vimeo.com/1135802263 or see link in bio
November 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Some quality Friday night listening with Diane Seuss:
“Poetry can still be a private act, and the best poetry comes out of solitude. I would even say loneliness. Have the guts to be lonely.” 💜
“Poetry can still be a private act, and the best poetry comes out of solitude. I would even say loneliness. Have the guts to be lonely.” 💜
You've heard of small acts of cruelty and disdain called micro-aggressions? They can hurt and undermine a person. 😔 What about micro-kindnesses? (New word!) We can dispense even a small unit of beneficence or encouragement- and uplift a person's heart and soul. 🌼
May 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
You've heard of small acts of cruelty and disdain called micro-aggressions? They can hurt and undermine a person. 😔 What about micro-kindnesses? (New word!) We can dispense even a small unit of beneficence or encouragement- and uplift a person's heart and soul. 🌼
Time to smell the flowers and shear the sheep! Spring.
May 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Time to smell the flowers and shear the sheep! Spring.
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The silence is deafening: National parks' popularity is typically celebrated by administrations. Yet this administration, with all the damage they've inflicted on parks & staff, ordered no public announcement of this year's record-breaking visitation data. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/c...
National Parks Had a Record Year. Trump Officials Appear to Want It Kept Quiet.
As the administration fires rangers and other workers, an internal memo is directing the National Park Service not to publicize visitors numbers.
www.nytimes.com
March 13, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The silence is deafening: National parks' popularity is typically celebrated by administrations. Yet this administration, with all the damage they've inflicted on parks & staff, ordered no public announcement of this year's record-breaking visitation data. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/c...
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Books by Indigenous femme-of-centre folks ✨🍓🌈🪶🌊🌾📚🦔
Happy International Women’s Day!
MIIGWETCH to all these amaaaazing women for using their voices, sharing their stories and connecting us to different cultures🙏 y’all are brave warriors🦬 #booksky
Happy International Women’s Day!
MIIGWETCH to all these amaaaazing women for using their voices, sharing their stories and connecting us to different cultures🙏 y’all are brave warriors🦬 #booksky
March 9, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Books by Indigenous femme-of-centre folks ✨🍓🌈🪶🌊🌾📚🦔
Happy International Women’s Day!
MIIGWETCH to all these amaaaazing women for using their voices, sharing their stories and connecting us to different cultures🙏 y’all are brave warriors🦬 #booksky
Happy International Women’s Day!
MIIGWETCH to all these amaaaazing women for using their voices, sharing their stories and connecting us to different cultures🙏 y’all are brave warriors🦬 #booksky
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if you ever feel like fiction doesn't make a difference, remember that Star Trek is the reason why Mae Jemisin went on to be an actual astronaut. hopeful stories can change the world.
Today we celebrate Mae Carol Jemison who was the first black woman in space.
February 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
if you ever feel like fiction doesn't make a difference, remember that Star Trek is the reason why Mae Jemisin went on to be an actual astronaut. hopeful stories can change the world.
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Jan. 29th - THE PATH TO INNER FREEDOM
Inner freedom arises from transforming within. Chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo awakens our potential, freeing us from delusion and suffering.
Namu Myoho Renge Kyo
#freedom #buddhism #nammyohorengekyo
Inner freedom arises from transforming within. Chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo awakens our potential, freeing us from delusion and suffering.
Namu Myoho Renge Kyo
#freedom #buddhism #nammyohorengekyo
January 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Jan. 29th - THE PATH TO INNER FREEDOM
Inner freedom arises from transforming within. Chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo awakens our potential, freeing us from delusion and suffering.
Namu Myoho Renge Kyo
#freedom #buddhism #nammyohorengekyo
Inner freedom arises from transforming within. Chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo awakens our potential, freeing us from delusion and suffering.
Namu Myoho Renge Kyo
#freedom #buddhism #nammyohorengekyo
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Words just now from my teacher, #jackkornfield. I believe everyone longs for #peace in their heart of hearts, but so few have the tools or capacity needed to achieve it. IMO, outer peace starts with making peace with oneself! #meditation #mindfulness #buddhism ##insightmeditation #bskysangha
February 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Words just now from my teacher, #jackkornfield. I believe everyone longs for #peace in their heart of hearts, but so few have the tools or capacity needed to achieve it. IMO, outer peace starts with making peace with oneself! #meditation #mindfulness #buddhism ##insightmeditation #bskysangha
That is, they didn’t know what they didn’t know, or realize the information they were being presented with was incomplete & biased
This study is a good microcosm for our modern society in which individuals see customized news/ information based on their personal beliefs, by choice & AI algorithms.
This study is a good microcosm for our modern society in which individuals see customized news/ information based on their personal beliefs, by choice & AI algorithms.
January 26, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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interesting article illustrating overconfidence and bias from people effectively living in echo chambers where they are only exposed to viewpoints and information agreeing with their beliefs,
www.sciencefocus.com/news/hidden-...
www.sciencefocus.com/news/hidden-...
Here’s the hidden obstacle sabotaging every decision you make
www.sciencefocus.com
December 28, 2024 at 6:22 PM
interesting article illustrating overconfidence and bias from people effectively living in echo chambers where they are only exposed to viewpoints and information agreeing with their beliefs,
www.sciencefocus.com/news/hidden-...
www.sciencefocus.com/news/hidden-...
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Art Institute Chicago. Barbara L McBee photography
January 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Art Institute Chicago. Barbara L McBee photography
My memory of walking in the wrong house, "Glorious Awkwardness," is now posted on Story Circle Networks' Substack. Enjoy.
January 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
My memory of walking in the wrong house, "Glorious Awkwardness," is now posted on Story Circle Networks' Substack. Enjoy.
Not sure how to adapt to this new year, but I like this old dish towel we got from family in Japan, reminding us to sway like bamboo and live long like the pine tree (matsu).
January 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Not sure how to adapt to this new year, but I like this old dish towel we got from family in Japan, reminding us to sway like bamboo and live long like the pine tree (matsu).
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It all started with Reagan many years ago. When he deregulated the media, he gave the purveyors of lies, conspiracies, and misinformation the freedom to do and say whatever they wanted.
December 22, 2024 at 10:26 PM
It all started with Reagan many years ago. When he deregulated the media, he gave the purveyors of lies, conspiracies, and misinformation the freedom to do and say whatever they wanted.
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Sprightly Stars Illuminate ‘Christmas Tree Cluster’|NASA|
December 18, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Sprightly Stars Illuminate ‘Christmas Tree Cluster’|NASA|
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A ‘Rose’ Made of Galaxies
November 30, 2024 at 12:17 AM
A ‘Rose’ Made of Galaxies
Happy to meet you! As an introductory note, I'd like you to know you can read my writing in my memoir, Reconfigured, in The Seattle Times, and on my "Quote & Tote" Substack. As for the "Quotes," they're there as courage to carry with you.
November 30, 2024 at 6:22 AM
Happy to meet you! As an introductory note, I'd like you to know you can read my writing in my memoir, Reconfigured, in The Seattle Times, and on my "Quote & Tote" Substack. As for the "Quotes," they're there as courage to carry with you.
Happy end of November, otherwise known as the days of endless leftovers! 😋 Good luck on finding room in the frig.
November 30, 2024 at 6:09 AM
Happy end of November, otherwise known as the days of endless leftovers! 😋 Good luck on finding room in the frig.
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After the storm, Yosemite Valley #yosemite
September 19, 2023 at 12:33 AM
After the storm, Yosemite Valley #yosemite
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Don’t know why I should care about the science literacy of others. But I do.
Maybe it’s because the future of civilization depends on it.
www.instagram.com/scotthamilto...
Maybe it’s because the future of civilization depends on it.
www.instagram.com/scotthamilto...
December 18, 2023 at 10:13 AM
Don’t know why I should care about the science literacy of others. But I do.
Maybe it’s because the future of civilization depends on it.
www.instagram.com/scotthamilto...
Maybe it’s because the future of civilization depends on it.
www.instagram.com/scotthamilto...
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A young Sylvia Plath wrote in her journal that “the worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.”
Is that true? Amy L. Bernstein says no.
Is that true? Amy L. Bernstein says no.
Doubting Yourself Is Not Failing | Jane Friedman
We do not live without a persistent undercurrent of questions, both tiny and tremendous. Doubt is part of us, so let us make peace with it.
janefriedman.com
November 13, 2024 at 4:50 PM
A young Sylvia Plath wrote in her journal that “the worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.”
Is that true? Amy L. Bernstein says no.
Is that true? Amy L. Bernstein says no.
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Americans have regained modest trust in scientists, survey finds
Americans have regained modest trust in scientists, survey finds
A sharp partisan divide remains over how involved researchers should be in policy decisions.
www.seattletimes.com
November 14, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Americans have regained modest trust in scientists, survey finds
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And I for one welcome our allium overlords.
Hi everyone.
The Onion, with the help of the Sandy Hook families, has purchased InfoWars.
We are planning on making it a very funny, very stupid website.
We have retained the services of some Onion and Clickhole Hall of Famers to pull this off.
I can't wait to show you what we have cooked up.
The Onion, with the help of the Sandy Hook families, has purchased InfoWars.
We are planning on making it a very funny, very stupid website.
We have retained the services of some Onion and Clickhole Hall of Famers to pull this off.
I can't wait to show you what we have cooked up.
The Onion Buys Alex Jones’s Infowars Out of Bankruptcy
The satirical news site planned to turn Infowars into a parody of itself, mocking “weird internet personalities” who peddle conspiracy theories and health supplements.
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2024 at 3:19 PM
And I for one welcome our allium overlords.