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Cheryl Capaldo Traylor she/her
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Intentional living. Slow living. Small joys. Gardener. Naturalist. Reader. Writer. Maker. Herbalist. Woodswalker. 🌿 ⛰️ 🌙
Infinitely curious. Neurodivergent.
Bread and Roses.
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June 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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New and forthcoming environmental books (May 2025)
#booksky #ecolit #plants #books

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New and forthcoming environmental books (May 2025)
Imagine a lion who decides one day that he will no longer survive off eating animals. This is the premise of Erasmus Joseph Lion by Marvin Rollick, one of a number of new books out in the world. Pleas...
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May 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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“Some things you must always be unable to bear. Injustice and outrage and dishonor and shame. No matter how young you are and how old you have got. Not for kudos and not for cash. Your picture in the paper nor money in the bank, neither. Just refuse to bear them.” #Faulkner #JackKornfield #reading
April 7, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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I’m looking forward to this! Join me?
rosemarygladstar.com Rosemary Gladstar @rosemarygladstar.com · Mar 28
Join me for a special journey through my new book The Generosity of Plants.

Starting 4/22, I’ll be sharing reflections, stories & simple herbal practices—2 emails per week for 5 weeks.

A gift from my heart to yours 💖 Free to join: scienceandartofherbalism.com/a-gift-from-...

#generosityofplants
Invitation graphic featuring botanical artwork and the book The Generosity of Plants by Rosemary Gladstar. At the top, the text reads: “You’re Invited to… A Gift from the Plants.” Beneath that, in a green band, it says: “A Journey through The Generosity of Plants with Rosemary Gladstar.” The bottom half of the graphic showcases the book cover, which features the title The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers, gathered by Rosemary Gladstar. The book cover is illustrated with a vibrant array of pressed ferns and foliage, echoing the surrounding botanical border that includes various shades of green, red, brown, and gold. The overall aesthetic is warm, earthy, and inviting, conveying a sense of community, nature, and heartfelt sharing.
March 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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lebassett.bsky.social Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · Mar 21
I needed this today
March 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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I am delighted to share that my upcoming new book “The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers” is available for preorder today! The first 500 preorders will receive a signed copy PLUS other special bonuses! scienceandartofherbalism.com/the-generosi... 💖
The book cover of The Generosity of Plants: Shared Wisdom from the Community of Herb Lovers, gathered by Rosemary Gladstar. The cover features an intricate watercolor-style illustration of various ferns and botanical elements in shades of green, red, orange, and yellow. The title is in elegant dark green serif font, with the subtitle in a smaller, warm red italicized serif. The background has a textured, off-white paper effect, and the surrounding design includes pressed fern leaves.
March 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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#Caturday
March 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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The stakes are just too high.
March 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Instead they blame immigrants
March 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Now, more than ever, we need to lean in toward the light.

Look to the plants…build community, walk with compassion and love, stand strong like an Oak.
A quote graphic featuring the words: “The plants have enough spirit to transform our limited vision.” – Rosemary Gladstar. The text is in white serif font against a blurred green background. In the foreground, vibrant orange flowers with hints of purple buds and green leaves are in focus, adding a natural, serene feel to the image. The Instagram handle “@rosemarygladstar” is displayed at the bottom. A quote graphic featuring the words: “Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead. The text is in white serif font against a softly blurred background of green and purple hues. In the foreground, delicate white yarrow flowers with tiny clustered blooms stand out, creating a natural and peaceful atmosphere. The Instagram handle “@rosemarygladstar” is displayed at the bottom. A quote graphic featuring the words: “Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.” – Arundhati Roy. The text is in white serif font against a softly blurred green background. In the foreground, a striking deep magenta bee balm flower with spiky petals and textured leaves stands tall, adding a sense of wild beauty and resilience. The Instagram handle “@rosemarygladstar” is displayed at the bottom. A quote graphic featuring the words: “May we be instruments of peace. Where there is hatred, may we sow love. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light.” – adapted from the Prayer of St. Francis. The text is in white serif font with italicized emphasis on key words. The background features a softly blurred green setting, with a vibrant purple coneflower (Echinacea) in the foreground. Its delicate petals droop gracefully around a dark orange-brown central cone, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural harmony. The Instagram handle “@rosemarygladstar” is displayed at the bottom.
February 28, 2025 at 3:36 AM
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It’s a small thing friends, but if you see someone talking about what they’ve done for the boycott today, LIKE IT! It doesn’t hurt you, and it helps encourage and build this community support and movement. We need to SEE each other and build each other up to a bigger movement.
February 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Economic Blackout Update
February 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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BIG win at Cameron today! Duke Blue Devils 80 over Syracuse 49. WTG @dukewbball.bsky.social What a game! @dukeathletics.bsky.social #ForeverDuke @dukealumni.bsky.social
February 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Great resource suggested by @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social in her excellent newsletter www.meditationsinanemergency.com/this-is-real...
February 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Should be finishing up my taxes, but I keep tripping over the books by my chair. Love this poem by Mark A Noll. It’s all perspective. `Snow’ #poetry #snow #winter #books #reading
Winter book Snow poem by Mark A Noll
February 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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February 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Books are the most magical objects in the world!
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February 20, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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ICYMI: Our two event series How-To Tuesdays & Stories on Sunday are back for 2025! Check out our full list of upcoming events here: https://hippocampusmagazine.com/events/
February 20, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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Love this!
February 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Great webinar happening now with jim mcdonald @herbcraft.bsky.social Topic: A Virtual Plant Walk Exploring Herbal Energetics.
Thanks to Herbal Academy for a great virtual #herbalism conference. Glad I upgraded to VIP! So much good info this week. #herbs
February 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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"Writing isn’t about planting a flag in a moment, but about reaching out a hand in the dark. If you find a hand reaching back, your words will always hold meaning." ~ @baileygaylinmoore.bsky.social brevity.wordpress.com/2025/02/20/r...
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February 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Rev. Dr. Nelson N. Johnson addressing the NC Poor People’s Campaign: “If there ever were a time… for a deeply grounded moral movement… that time is now.”
February 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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In 2019 I saw Jaki Shelton Green receive NC Humanities Council’s highest award. The poet and activist, Nikky Finney, introduced her and gave one hell of a speech. 🔥 That night I sent Finney an email. Within 15 minutes she had emailed me back. Read that last sentence. “We will get through this…” ❤️
Encouraging and humble Email text from Nikky Finney Nikky Finney’s book Love Child’s Hotbed of Occasional Poetry Image of poet Nikky Finney from her book A New Day Dawns poem on the occasion of the confederate flag falling in SC July 10, 2015 by Nikky Finney
February 19, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Keep calling your reps! They have multiple numbers, so if one message inbox is full keep trying all the others. Call them all!
February 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Great resource.
February 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM