Lee Kirkpatrick
kirkpatricklee.bsky.social
Lee Kirkpatrick
@kirkpatricklee.bsky.social
Educator, lover/protecter of the environment & natural world, avid reader and proud father.
Universal Human Rights & upholding the Rule of Law are foundational principles of a Democratic society.

Franklin TN
Celebrating my sweet Scruffy’s 10th birthday today🐕❤️. Rescue baby about one year ago. The real question to ask when adopting a dog/pet…..who is saving who? ❤️🙏
September 7, 2025 at 2:24 PM
My Scruffy looks a lot like sweet Shaggy! Scruffy was a rescue as well❤️ such blessings!
August 23, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Such beautiful work; heartfelt words for uncertain days. Thank you, Maria!
August 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Flowers just cut from the garden for my Mom 💐
So nice to not think about the ugliness in DC for a brief time🤔
Healthy distraction😊
July 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Amazing hike with my daughter yesterday- Rocky Mountain NP, Long’s Peak Trailhead, Chasm Lake Trail. Up to over 11K; just below 14K Long’s Peak. A little over 8 miles out and back. Plenty challenging for this flat-lander😊
July 2, 2025 at 8:54 PM
What an amazing hike this morning, Williams Lake, Wheeler Peak Wilderness, above Taos Ski Valley☀️ 🏔️
Wildflowers galore😊
June 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
My rescue Scruffy looks like sweet sweet Shaggy❤️
happy for the o so deserving puppers. Thank you so much Nial ❤️
June 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Tonight Croton Creek Ranch near Cheyenne OK, Black Kettle National Grasslands & Washita Battlefield National Historic Site. Visiting these locales tomorrow before continuing drive to Taos NM.
June 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Last night in this sweet little cabin near Cecil Arkansas. Peaceful and quiet.
June 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Breaking from this toxic regime and posting a few pics of my road trip from Nashville out to Taos, up to Denver and then back home in TN around July 4. First pic taken at Petit Jean SP in Arkansas above the Arkansas River, with a few additional at the SP.
June 23, 2025 at 10:54 PM
They look somewhat alike😊. This is my Scruffy after being groomed. He knows he looks good 😂
June 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Wildflower time in Mid TN😊 🌺 love the columbines❤️
April 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A nice snowy walk. Franklin TN (with my sweet Scruffy boy ❤️) ❄️
January 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
A rare snow day in Middle Tennessee! Beautiful this morning❄️
January 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
So thankful my Christmas Cactus is lasting longer this yr. I know not why, but enjoying it😊
January 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Sunset at the Abbey
December 31, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Retreat to the Abbey of Gethsemani in KY to end 24 and contemplate the new year.
December 31, 2024 at 12:23 AM
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. May I recommend this precious book, All Creation Waits, The Advent Mystery of New Beginnings by Gayle Boss, Illustrates by David G. Klein.
December 25, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Meet Scruffy❤️
December 14, 2024 at 11:10 AM
My first Bluesky post. Meet my sweet boy Scruffy❤️
He is the bestest boy😊
November 26, 2024 at 9:15 PM