John Payne
johnbacc47.bsky.social
John Payne
@johnbacc47.bsky.social
I am a retired secondary educator. I taught biology and became the principal of a large high school with an international student body. After I retired, I taught 12 years at a private school for children with learning challenges.
So much to love in Northeast Fall. So much for which to give thanks.
November 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Apple Taste Galette Tart

Apples, raisins, apricots, and apricots preserves with cinnamon and sugar.
*New Hampshire apples.
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
@5calls.org call your Congressional delegation to protest "National Security Presidential Memorandum 7!
November 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Purchased from a Colebrook, NH artist this Fall. My wife matted and framed it for me.
November 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Goodnight honey. I'll miss you dearly. By the time you put your Spring ouifit on, I can watch the Tufted Titmouse couple do their early Spring thing ❤️.
November 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The meal tonight includes
Cranberry Walnut Stuffed Squash
Fresh cranberries, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon and butter baked in an Acorn Squash. Served with steak, mushrooms and onions.
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Rlc. Young Kong opened 3 blooms since Halloween. This orchid blooms every Fall.
November 2, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Fall on the Cape.
October 30, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Fall offers its bounty…Spaghetti squash from Fryeburg, Maine. Delicious and healthy.
October 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I observed this beauty on Route 26 approach to Dixville Notch, New Hampshire yesterday. I always drive slowly through there.
October 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
My first attempt to make French Toast with Linda's homemade bread. Ot was delicious!
Errol, New Hampshire.
October 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Colebrook, New Hampshire
October 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
I observed this MAGA nonesense on Route 26, Errol, New Hampshire.
What Democrat ever said or acted with hate for America?
I ask you to list one thing you know MAGA TRUMP HATES. I give one myself.
September 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Headed north to the White Mountains. Woodstock, New Hampshire
September 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Good morning from Cape Cod, Massachusetts
September 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Reposted by John Payne
According to Tom Homan, for the crime Tom Homan allegedly committed, Tom Homan should have his citizenship stripped away and be renditioned to a foreign prison without receiving due process in the courts.

Sorry, Tom Homan, but those are Tom Homan's rules.
September 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Reposted by John Payne
Trump’s off-script warning on Tylenol use in pregnancy sowed confusion and drew backlash from health experts and lawmakers.

“This is going to be one that has implications for months and potentially years to come," Megan Messerly says on #playbookpod.

Listen to understand why: ow.ly/2Yv350X0LAN
September 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Sunrise on the first day of Autumn at Strong Island Cape Cod.
Have a great Autumn.
September 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
When a society DEMONIZES
differences,
VIOLENCE
Is enevitable.
September 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Take a few moments to read this brief article by Tim Snyder.
It reveals insight in to Ukraine’s defense of their democracy.

snyder.substack.com/p/the-hands?...
The hands
Running a race in wartime Kyiv
snyder.substack.com
September 14, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Maryland steamed crabs in the fall when they are on sale make for a great game day feast.
GO PATRIOTS! GO RED SOX!
September 14, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Free Speech and Me Speech
A helpful distinction
substack.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Denizens of the sea on a beautiful September day at Barnstable Harbor Cape Cod. Hot roasted Clams Casino and
September 12, 2025 at 11:28 AM
His first big league game! Congratulations
September 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Joyce's Shrimp, Asparagus and tomato Primavera was DELICIOUS! Perfect Red Sox game day supper.
September 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM