Mac K
machk345.bsky.social
Mac K
@machk345.bsky.social
History enthusiast, nonprofit homie, and sustainable living aficionado, Masonic Bro. Gardening fiend. Son of a- bunch of biologists and educators 🌱

Lived life out on the West Coast / Midwest / Mid-Atlantic / New England by 30 🇺🇸 🏘️
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It’s time to plant saffron crocus bulbs! 🌸 This little autumn-blooming flower has one of the longest and richest histories in the world — prized for its deep golden-red threads, it was cultivated in ancient Greece, traded across the Mediterranean, and even mentioned in Homer’s epics. #fall #diy
August 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Today we took our five borough tour to Staten Island, which too often has been caricatured or ignored.

The truth is that the story of Staten Island is the story of New York — a city built by generations of immigrants, where everyone wants to be able to afford a dignified life.
August 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Historians Politely Remind Nation To Check What's Happened In Past Before Making Any Big Decisions theonion.com/histori...
July 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Did you know? Heirloom seeds connect us to past generations, preserving flavors, stories, and resilience. Planting them is an act of history, hope, and sustainability! Local seeds to your area and climate are essential! 🌱✨
#HeirloomSeeds #SustainableHistory #GrowYourStory #NatureFacts #bluesky
July 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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Breaking from the Office of Pres. Obama:

"Our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response. But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.
July 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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This is another post breaking down our last post.

The Justice Department’s decision to fire a judge-appointed U.S. Attorney and reinstate Trump’s preferred pick, without Senate confirmation, isn’t just unusual. It’s a direct attack on the separation of powers that defines American democracy.
July 23, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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Exciting
Drumroll, please... The first new Amtrak Cascades train is leaving the Siemens manufacturing facility in Sacramento today and heading to Pueblo, CO for testing! Following a year-long testing journey, they’ll arrive home to the PNW in 2026—stay tuned for more photos! #trains #PNW
July 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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First Mamdani and now Fateh, there is a movement happening and the legacy Dems cannot handle it. Either get with it or get left behind.
July 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Colts QB Anthony Richardson avoids landing on the PUP list, though his throws will be monitored as he enters a huge camp.
Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon: Anthony Richardson 'still has time to prove it'
Colts owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon said in an interview with the team’s official website that the club continues to have faith that QB Anthony Richardson can turn things around.
www.nfl.com
July 22, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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A primer for the civically ill-informed.
July 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Do you know the difference between a shingle and a shake? 🏠Historically, cedar shakes covered roofs across North America. Today, asphalt is common, but durable options like metal and recycled rubber offer sustainable alternatives! #histsci #sustainability #bluesky

www.cedur.com/why-a-rubber...
Advantages and disadvantages of rubber shake roofing materials
Here are the benefits and disadvantages of rubber shake roofing materials.
www.cedur.com
July 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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🌕✨ Tonight’s full Buck Moon connects us to our ancient traditions where communities tracked time and seasons by lunar cycles. Step outside, enjoy the moonlight, and consider how nature can always guide us to a sustainable future #BuckMoon #FullMoon #Astronomy #Community #NatureFacts #History 🌌🔭🌃
July 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Study: 86% Of Families Hoarse From Screaming By Time They Arrive At Outlet Mall
Study: 86% Of Families Hoarse From Screaming By Time They Arrive At Outlet Mall
SCHAUMBURG, IL—Concluding that it didn’t matter whether the car ride was five minutes down the block or 30 minutes down the highway, a new study published Thursday in The Journal Of The American Medic...
theonion.com
July 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Try taking a 6–8" healthy stem cutting, remove lower leaves, dip in rooting hormone (optional - can be found in most garden stores), and plant in moist soil. Keep humid and out of harsh sun. In a few weeks, roots should form and start a new #mulberry!

And a guide here:

steemit.com/homesteading...
Propagating Red Mulberry Trees From Hardwood Cuttings — Steemit
I acquired some Red Mulberry (Morus rubra) branches from a pruning the other day which I am using to try to start some… by sagescrub
steemit.com
July 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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🌱 Did you know red mulberries have deep American roots? Historically planted across the US for shade, fruit, and beauty, they're perfect for July propagation! Just take cuttings, root them, and grow a piece of history in your backyard. #Mulberries #GardeningTips #SustainableLiving #GrowYourOwn 🌳
July 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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More than a dozen summer camps dot the banks of the Guadalupe River and its tributaries, a vast network of waterways twisting through the hills of Kerr County, Texas. wapo.st/3GxhbY0
July 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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With everything going on, let’s remember that we have the power to share not only sustainable practices but an enduring and sustainable community with friends and neighbors. Let this 4th of July remind us that independence means using our freedom to make our lives and nation better together. 🌻🇺🇸💚
July 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Thank you all for your support as we get started! 🥳

And happy July!🌾DYK? Summer evenings often meant “porch time” neighbors gathering to cool off, swap stories, and listen to nature’s music. Modern AC started to change this, but we can still find #summer moments to connect within our #communities 🌩
July 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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🌱 As June ends, fireflies glow brightly across the USA, historically symbolizing guidance, hope, and wonder.

Help protect these little backyard lights by keeping yards dark, limiting pesticide use on lawns, and let them sustain their magic for future generations! ✨

#June #Fireflies #Naturefacts
June 28, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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First date idea: I catch you stealing apples from my orchard and cast you from our village to wander in exile
June 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Marines Raise American Flag Outside Cell Phone Store After Defeating Skateboarding Teenagers
theonion.com/marines...
June 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Political Scientists Reassure Americans That Stripping Minorities Of Citizenship Usually Where Descent Into Fascism Peters Out theonion.com/politic...
May 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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The Trump administration has begun firing appointees to the board that oversees the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
April 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM