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julie-peyton.bsky.social
@julie-peyton.bsky.social
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Retired chemistry teacher; distance runner (slow but steady); Quaker by convincement; here for the news & the snark; am easily amused.
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Pick fall color in the fog at the
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The photograph shows in the mid ground, the beautiful orange and red fall foliage with the green of the Douglas fir trees rising up; and fog.
October 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Did anyone else get this in their inbox this morning? I almost gagged on my tea…
A spam email with the words “join Trump‘s Maga roster. From Trump: I have one spot left on my Maga roster! I specifically asked for you and you still haven’t accepted your spot. This is an urgent matter. I’m compiling a list of my top mega patriots to join an exclusive roster.“ Blah blah, blah blah blah.
October 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Lots of signs like this in “godless” Portland, Oregon.

Our pre-protest ecumenical gathering at Pioneer Courthouse Square had hundreds (maybe as many as 1000) in attendance listening to faith leaders speak of their traditions’ call for justice, love, joy, etc.

(This sign was not mine, BTW.)
A sign from the #NoKings protest has a cross — including a crown of thorns — and the words, “Jesus is my only king.“
October 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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(for all the text, see my original post.)
October 18, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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I guess my photos didn’t upload so I’ll put them here. I was very touched by the number of older women I saw in wheelchairs and using walkers carrying signs. (pictures from the pre-protest protest at Pioneer Courthouse Square.)
#NoKings
A retired kindergarten teacher in a wheelchair, holds a sign that says, “this teacher believes in timeouts for tyrant.” Two women have signs, the one on the left has a sign that says “I heart America and“ with an arrow, pointing to the right to the other woman sign that says “no kings.” The woman with the “no kings” sign has an oxygen tank, and a wheelchair. A woman using a walker has a large sign with some decorations and the words that says, “no kings since 1776. Protect our democracy.” This final picture shows about 1/10 of the crowd at Pioneer Courthouse Square, and a Sunflare from the camera lens had to dramatic effect. Most people are holding signs.. Several are in costumes, including frogs and chickens. This was an ecumenical rally, and lots of the signs spoke of Faith, hope and love.
October 18, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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I'm taking this little guy with me to the #nokings march in PDX today. Shout out to David Clode for making the image available for free.

[Photo by David Clode on Unsplash]
Beautiful photo of a green tree frog staring right at the camera. He thinks there shouldn't be people in the US acting like dictators and kings. I agree.
October 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Just last Wednesday at the downtown farmers market, you could witness the protesters getting ready by loading up on fresh produce.
A photograph of a market stall featuring boxes of end of summer fresh fruit. Photo taken on Wednesday, 24 September 2025.
September 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Did you get a copy of this fine book, though?
The photo is of a cover of a cookbook called, “Food for Friends: the John Woolman Memorial cookbook.“
September 22, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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I guess it had to happen sometime, but it did catch me by surprise this morning!

🎉🎉🎉

But now after all these years I have to change my starting word.
Screenshot showing the Wordle was solved with the first guess.
September 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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So much of our news fails to report the courageous actions of normal people, people without huge clout but still can act in their smaller circles of influence.

Blessings on you and your mom, Betsy C.
“In his introductory statement, Senator Broyles called Senate Bill 101 and 102 the ‘All American’ bills to defend our Constitution and our liberties and frequently during the afternoon gave assurance that no loyal American would be harmed by them. But the spokesman for the anti-subversive committee for the American Legion gave a lengthy and frightening picture of those whom the proponents of this legislation considered ‘current enemies,’ including labor unions, the independent voters of Illinois, several prominent ministries in the Chicago area, the head of the Chicago Housing Authority, the American Friends Service Committee. How can we believe Senator Broyles’ assurance that no loyal Americans will be harmed?
August 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Opera in the Square. Lovely.
@portlandopera.bsky.social thank you !
The duet has captured the attention of a little girl who is standing before the small outside stage in Pioneer Square.
August 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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View looking east over the city of Portland, before Don, and too bright pinpoint lights are up in the sky.
August 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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👀👀👀!!!!!!
August 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Good turnout; well over one hundred people.

Lots of singing.
F/friends gather to hold a vigil during Jacob Hoopes’ hearing.
July 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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My Lock Screen is an illuminated-letter J, and includes cartoon drawings of a jackrabbit and a jaguar. During Covid lockdown I tried my hand at some art, and this was one result.
July 27, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Saw my first willet at Plum Island, MA, a few weeks ago.

Photo credit to my spouse, who has started posting to instagram under dm_dhp:
A willet poses on a rock with Atlantic Ocean in the background.
July 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Love this! My spouse has been tracking nearby fledglings. They’re a bit bigger…
Juvenile bald eagle still in the nest near Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, Portland, OR
July 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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How it started.
How it’s going.
Green tomatoes on the tomato plant Sliced ripe tomato on a green cutting board; all ready for BLTs.
July 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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This is looking due east at 9 PM tonight. I’ve never seen such a lovely color on that side of the city at this time of day.
A fairly wide band of pink clouds, looking east above the city of Portland, Oregon.
July 19, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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Great thread, indeed! I found one of his homes when strolling around Cambridge (MA) a couple weeks ago…
Photo shows a lovely two-story home mostly painted lavender with dark blue and orange trim. There is a historical plaque in front that explains that this home belonged to W. E. B. Du Bois
July 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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when me and my crew roll up on you
The original team from the TV series Mission Impossible.
July 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Stellers Jay on a branch (blue feathers on body & tail; black head with a pronounced crest.
July 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Still a couple tiny holes to cover, but wore this shirt today after covering up / filling in the larger moth-eaten places.
Photo shows a light blue-grey shirt with an embroidered design of a flower-like design. Green stem, yellow center, orange petals.
June 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Can anyone out there identify this beetle larva for me?
#Etymology
#BeetleLarva

I think it might morph into a “spotless ladybug”, but not sure.
June 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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This the season for chèvre and slices of stone fruit on a worthy cracker. It’ll change your life.
Photo shows fresh slices of plum adorning Effie’s Oatcakes with a slathering of chèvre. Oh, and a white mug with a decent cup of tea. On a placement quilted by my buddy Rosalie.
June 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM