Dana
@danahopper.bsky.social
CA Native Landscape & Edible Garden Designer
Occasional Video Journalist, if I feel like it.
https://socalurbangardens.com
Occasional Video Journalist, if I feel like it.
https://socalurbangardens.com
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Where did the potato come from? Tomatoes, apparently.
New research explains how the two foods are related:
New research explains how the two foods are related:
Where did the potato come from? Tomatoes, 9 million years ago, apparently.
The modern-day potato evolved from the hybridization of the ancestors of tomato plants, and another potato-like plant, in South America, researchers say.
wapo.st
August 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Where did the potato come from? Tomatoes, apparently.
New research explains how the two foods are related:
New research explains how the two foods are related:
We made had more folks chanting and cheering in little Duarte, CA than the mad king did at his birthday fiesta #NoKings @maddow.msnbc.com
June 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We made had more folks chanting and cheering in little Duarte, CA than the mad king did at his birthday fiesta #NoKings @maddow.msnbc.com
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This is fantastic, managing to be funny and informative simultaneously. Read it, you won’t be sorry. https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-witaod-chronicles
The WITAOD Chronicles
One woman’s maddening search for the head of a non-existent federal agency.
www.lawfaremedia.org
May 29, 2025 at 11:19 PM
This is fantastic, managing to be funny and informative simultaneously. Read it, you won’t be sorry. https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-witaod-chronicles
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20,000 in ruby red Utah on their feet, in community, and ready to organize for a better world.
A better world is possible.
A better world is possible.
April 14, 2025 at 1:25 AM
20,000 in ruby red Utah on their feet, in community, and ready to organize for a better world.
A better world is possible.
A better world is possible.
Y’all, apparently we’re going to have to “rake the forests” again. And turn that northern “spigot” on too.
January 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Y’all, apparently we’re going to have to “rake the forests” again. And turn that northern “spigot” on too.
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Really thankful to all of the scientists who made themselves available to talk to me about the unprecedented situation at NIH.
I've never had so many people reach out to me for a story like this.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
I've never had so many people reach out to me for a story like this.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
What the Hell Is Going on at NIH?
Scientists sound the alarm about Trump’s unprecedented “Big Brother” research crackdown.
www.motherjones.com
January 25, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Really thankful to all of the scientists who made themselves available to talk to me about the unprecedented situation at NIH.
I've never had so many people reach out to me for a story like this.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
I've never had so many people reach out to me for a story like this.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Yesterday morning outside the front door. No power still. Finally got cell service back today. And we were lucky with wind direction. Very grateful. And sad for our LA community.
January 10, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Yesterday morning outside the front door. No power still. Finally got cell service back today. And we were lucky with wind direction. Very grateful. And sad for our LA community.
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This Map Lets You Plug in Your Address to See How It’s Changed Over the Past 750 Million Years www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/m...
This Map Lets You Plug in Your Address to See How It's Changed Over the Past 750 Million Years
The interactive tool enables users to home in on a specific location and visualize how it has evolved between the Cryogenian period and the present
www.smithsonianmag.com
December 23, 2024 at 1:06 AM
This Map Lets You Plug in Your Address to See How It’s Changed Over the Past 750 Million Years www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/m...
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On the table a case of Truly sat cooling on a bed of ice.
Debra lifted a can from the ice and cracked it open. “That’s not how tariffs work, though,” she said.
“My God,” Kevin said, a bit unsteady. “Don’t be silly.”
Debra lifted a can from the ice and cracked it open. “That’s not how tariffs work, though,” she said.
“My God,” Kevin said, a bit unsteady. “Don’t be silly.”
What We Talk About When We Talk About Tariffs
With apologies to Raymond Carver. - - -My friend Kevin Maddox was talking. Kevin Maddox makes a fortune selling novelty pickleball T-shirts on Etsy...
buff.ly
December 7, 2024 at 3:00 AM
On the table a case of Truly sat cooling on a bed of ice.
Debra lifted a can from the ice and cracked it open. “That’s not how tariffs work, though,” she said.
“My God,” Kevin said, a bit unsteady. “Don’t be silly.”
Debra lifted a can from the ice and cracked it open. “That’s not how tariffs work, though,” she said.
“My God,” Kevin said, a bit unsteady. “Don’t be silly.”
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I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim
You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...
projects.propublica.org
March 22, 2024 at 1:25 PM
I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
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Bluesky tip for newbies: Bluesky has no real algorithm. Likes here do nothing but show the poster that you enjoyed their content.
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
November 18, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Bluesky tip for newbies: Bluesky has no real algorithm. Likes here do nothing but show the poster that you enjoyed their content.
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂
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Senator Elizabeth Warren appears to be stepping into the post-election Democratic leadership void.
November 18, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Senator Elizabeth Warren appears to be stepping into the post-election Democratic leadership void.
@marmel.bsky.social welcome over! #MarmelPizza
November 12, 2024 at 12:12 AM
@marmel.bsky.social welcome over! #MarmelPizza
Anyone watch Rose Parade?
Flowers aside, here’s a short list of foods used to decorate the floats: rices, lentils, beans, peas, peppers, cranberries, citrus fruit, herbs, squash, coconut, artichokes, and tons of seeds. Sincerely interested in your opinions. Waste of food or good PR for plants 🌱?
Flowers aside, here’s a short list of foods used to decorate the floats: rices, lentils, beans, peas, peppers, cranberries, citrus fruit, herbs, squash, coconut, artichokes, and tons of seeds. Sincerely interested in your opinions. Waste of food or good PR for plants 🌱?
January 2, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Anyone watch Rose Parade?
Flowers aside, here’s a short list of foods used to decorate the floats: rices, lentils, beans, peas, peppers, cranberries, citrus fruit, herbs, squash, coconut, artichokes, and tons of seeds. Sincerely interested in your opinions. Waste of food or good PR for plants 🌱?
Flowers aside, here’s a short list of foods used to decorate the floats: rices, lentils, beans, peas, peppers, cranberries, citrus fruit, herbs, squash, coconut, artichokes, and tons of seeds. Sincerely interested in your opinions. Waste of food or good PR for plants 🌱?
I love creating hugelkultur grow mounds…perfect for naturalistic landscapes, water retention or redirection, or just building grow space on top of really bad soil. 🌱
December 24, 2023 at 11:55 PM
I love creating hugelkultur grow mounds…perfect for naturalistic landscapes, water retention or redirection, or just building grow space on top of really bad soil. 🌱
Love integrating natural materials into garden design. Bed created out of recently cut ficus tree limbs and planted with CA natives. 🌱
December 1, 2023 at 3:45 AM
Love integrating natural materials into garden design. Bed created out of recently cut ficus tree limbs and planted with CA natives. 🌱
Gotta love when you can make more plants for free. Rooting the runners from CA Native strawberries. Smaller than normal but amazing flavor and a great ground cover for shady areas. 🌱
November 17, 2023 at 4:07 AM
Gotta love when you can make more plants for free. Rooting the runners from CA Native strawberries. Smaller than normal but amazing flavor and a great ground cover for shady areas. 🌱
@danpfeiffer.bsky.social my very sharp 83 year old South Carolina Mom, staunch D, is thinking about changing her registration to R to vote for Haley over Trump in primary. Then she votes all D in the general. Good plan???
November 6, 2023 at 1:30 AM
@danpfeiffer.bsky.social my very sharp 83 year old South Carolina Mom, staunch D, is thinking about changing her registration to R to vote for Haley over Trump in primary. Then she votes all D in the general. Good plan???
Braves fans rejoice! We can watch the World Series in peace. Have a good Winter, Phillies.
October 25, 2023 at 3:52 AM
Braves fans rejoice! We can watch the World Series in peace. Have a good Winter, Phillies.
It’s remarkably easy to grow the most expensive spice on Earth in your home garden.
Saffron grows from bulbs / corms. They bloom in the Fall and produce 3 threads that you want to carefully hand harvest on flowering day. Dry in parchment paper and place in an airtight jar. 🌱
Saffron grows from bulbs / corms. They bloom in the Fall and produce 3 threads that you want to carefully hand harvest on flowering day. Dry in parchment paper and place in an airtight jar. 🌱
October 5, 2023 at 12:06 AM
It’s remarkably easy to grow the most expensive spice on Earth in your home garden.
Saffron grows from bulbs / corms. They bloom in the Fall and produce 3 threads that you want to carefully hand harvest on flowering day. Dry in parchment paper and place in an airtight jar. 🌱
Saffron grows from bulbs / corms. They bloom in the Fall and produce 3 threads that you want to carefully hand harvest on flowering day. Dry in parchment paper and place in an airtight jar. 🌱
Okay enough. A tropical storm and an earthquake at the same time. This is stupid crazy.
August 20, 2023 at 9:48 PM
Okay enough. A tropical storm and an earthquake at the same time. This is stupid crazy.
I did not have “prep for tropical storm” on my So Cal WX Bingo card. Taking down shade cloths, securing tools and lightweight materials, bringing in young plants & seedlings, and harvesting anything close to ripe. Those winds can do some damage. 🌱
August 19, 2023 at 12:54 PM
I did not have “prep for tropical storm” on my So Cal WX Bingo card. Taking down shade cloths, securing tools and lightweight materials, bringing in young plants & seedlings, and harvesting anything close to ripe. Those winds can do some damage. 🌱