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Misako
@misakouroco.bsky.social
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Avid hiker, depth voyager. Love PNW. Goofball. Haiku Poet, Author, Weekend Photographer.
Asian American Voter #RESIST 💙🌊🐸
We carry lights in our tears, sorrow behind our smiles, and hold strength in our hearts
Web: https://solaceinthevoid.misakoyoke.com
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Just before their home stream, salmon jump. Yes, it's definitely worth celebrating! Such an incredible feat of endurance and determination. Welcome back, Salmon 🐟🏞️
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Dear Seattle friends:
zackdavisson.com Zack Davisson @zackdavisson.com · 3d
There are 1,700 ballots that need signature confirmation. That is enough to change the election.

Go. Check. Your. Ballot.

komonews.com/news/local/s...
November 11, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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The soft mist, the autumn hues contrasted by the evergreens, and the stillness of the water. Ah, the muted beauty of the #PNW.
Take care, everyone 🍂🤝
The image shows a serene inlet surrounded by dense forest. The trees display autumn colors, with shades of yellow, orange, among conifer's green dominating the landscape. Mist lingers above the treetops, creating a calm and atmospheric scene. The still water of the inlet reflects the forest, mist, and light grey sky, creating a mirror-like effect. In the foreground, tree branches frame the upper part of the image.
November 10, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Calm settled over the inlet, the mist rose like a long sigh after the relentless rain. And a gift appeared: a rainbow. Partial yet radiant, its colors sharp and clear.

Take care, everyone 🌈
#Rainbow #PNW
A calm, wide inlet under a gray, overcast sky with mist in the distance. A tree-covered hillside curves along the right shoreline; autumn-colored trees are visible among dark evergreens. A short, bright segment of a rainbow on the upper right above the hillside. The scene is muted and atmospheric.
November 7, 2025 at 12:54 AM
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“As for Autumn, it is the evening that is lovely.”
1023 years ago, Sei Shōnagon wrote that in her Pillow Book.

Golden leaves, moss-kissed branches, and twilight’s tranquility. Beauty transcends centuries 🍂
The photo shows a striking upward view of tall trees in a forest, in the soft cloudy evening. The central focus is a large tree with a moss-covered trunk and branches, surrounded by a canopy of golden-yellow leaves glowing in the light. Thin black branches crisscross the scene, and patches of green leaves and sky are visible in the background, creating a serene and autumnal atmosphere.
November 2, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Wishing a fun and safe Halloween to everyone who celebrates!
rosemarymosco.com Rosemary Mosco @rosemarymosco.com · Oct 14
Spooky bird stories. Last year's Halloween comic.
A comic titled Spooky Bird Stories. In panel 1, a turkey vulture is telling stories to other vultures, and it says, "She walked toward the source of the terrible smell. She got closer and closer, and then, to her horror, she saw... No dead body." A black vulture says "No!" and a turkey vulture says "Did someone already eat it??" In panel 2, a northern cardinal is telling a story to some songbirds. It says "They peered through the windows of the house at the gory scene. Zombies had smashed through the door in the night. The homeowner was dead. But worst of all... He hadn't refilled the feeders." An eastern bluebird says "Aaah!" and an American goldfinch says "It can't be!". In panel 3, a screech owl is telling a story to other owls. It says "And then the ghost fluffed itself up really big to appear scarier." A saw-whet owl gasps, and a long-eared owl says "Horrifying!". In panel 4, a downy woodpecker is telling a story to other woodpeckers, and says "The eerie sound rang through the dark woods. Tap-tap. Tap-tap. It was the distinctive two-part knock of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. The species had returned from the dead... FOR REVENGE." A red-cockaded woodpecker says "Yesss".
October 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Bigleaf maples, singing their swan song.
Twirling, falling, rustling goodbye, goodbye, goodbye...🍂
Leaf by leaf, blanketing the ferns below, preparing them for winter's long nap.

Take care, everyone 🤝
#pnw
October 29, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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The sky and water, cloaked in solemnity. Yet the golden light pierced through the grey, bathing the hills, and its brilliance spilled into the water. Warmth spread.
...Last minute of sunset's magic.

Take care, everyone 🤝
A serene fjord during the evening, with calm waters reflecting the golden light of the setting sun. The hills on the horizon are bathed in warm sunlight, while the sky above is covered with a layer of soft, gray clouds.
October 28, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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The 111-year-old Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl, on a world tour, is visiting Seattle now (till Oct26)! It combines maritime tradition with advanced green technology and conducts real-time ocean research. Wishing the crew all the best 🌊
Beautiful 😍
www.oneoceanexpedition.com/one-ocean-ex...
One Ocean Expedition 2025-2026
Following the success of the One Ocean Expedition 2021–2023, Statsraad Lehmkuhl is once again setting sail on a 12-month circumnavigation to promote ocean sustainability. The voyage will include 27 po...
www.oneoceanexpedition.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Snow began to appear on the roads in Hokkaido Japan.
It is a low-altitude area near the sea, just a few meters above sea level.
October 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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omg 😍
Dust from Halley's Comet. Orionid Meteor Shower peaks October 21–23, 2025
Wish you clear skies, everyone ✨

www.amsmeteors.org/2025/10/view...
Viewing the Orionid Meteor Shower in 2025
The American Meteor Society, Ltd. is established to inform, encourage, and support the research activities of people who are interested in the field of Meteor Astronomy
www.amsmeteors.org
October 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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A thunderstorm receded into a memory, leaving only this softened grace.
October 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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The super-delayed flight put me in a hotel. The staff gave me two cookies. I've been avoiding refined sugar, BUT I brought them to the room.
Oh, the aroma😭
I became blue. Hairy.
My voice changed. "ME WANT COOKIE!"
My wiggle eyes danced. "ME EAT COOKIE!"
Cookie crumbs flew around, "OM NOM NOM NOM!"🍪
Two brown paper bags stacked on a wooden surface. The bags feature playful cookie illustrations and the word "Cookie" in large, rounded letters. Small speech bubbles with phrases like "Bonjour", "Hola", "Nihao" and "Ciao" are seen around the cookies. The design includes doodled swirls and smiling cookie faces. The bottom right area contains small text, though the text is not fully readable.
October 18, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Let's be safe on the Sat. We do this for the unable and the vulnerable too (If I were still a permit holder, I'd have feared since the immigration system is complex and easily risks being revoked).
Let us honor the Spirit of ’76, update it w/ more diversity 😍🐸🦄🐧🦖🤝🫶.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirit_...
"Illustration of the Spirit of ’76: patriotic symbols from the American Revolution, including liberty imagery and references to independence.
October 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Walking into the heart of ripe autumn...🍂
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone 😍
A rustic wooden bridge surrounded by a forest in the evening light during mid-October. The bridge is lined with weathered railings and scattered leaves, leading into a dense area of tall trees with golden autumn foliage. Sunlight streams through the trees, casting a warm, tranquil glow.
October 11, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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The breeze caresses the water, leaving ripples that hold the sky. A soft, gentle and shared grace in the cool morning light. May this serenity guide our day ✨
Take care, everyone 🫶🤍
#PNW
Early morning view across a calm misty lake with water reflecting pale blue and golden clouds. A dark tree-lined shoreline stretches across the middle ground as the low sun rises at the right edge, casting warm light and subtle rays over the water and sky. The scene feels quiet and peaceful.
October 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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A golden leaf is released in grace, its sparkle heralding the quiet farewell of thousands to follow. This majestic Bigleaf maple—furrowed bark, moss-draped—whispers a truth about nature’s cycle: life, in turning, endures.

Take care, everyone 🫶✨💛🍃
A towering Bigleaf Maple tree seen from below, its trunk covered in thick green moss. The branches spread wide, adorned with vibrant green leaves, some tinged with yellow, signifying early autumn. One bright yellow leaf is highlighted as it drifts away from the tree in the soft, golden hues of evening light. The clear blue sky peeks through the dense canopy, adding depth and contrast to the scene.
October 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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A memory drifted in: my late mom’s favorite Doyo (song for kids). I couldn’t recall every word, but...
"...what if a canary forgets to sing? ...Let it float on a shimmering boat in the moonlit sea; it will sing again, its song remembered."
A tenderness I’ve longed for.
Take care, everyone 🤍🫶✨
October 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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These tiny mushrooms are mighty little smile generators—such a splash of brilliance! 🍄
ALT text: A close-up of a forest floor covered in green moss and small plants. Among the moss, two small mushrooms with light-colored caps grow. In the left upper corner, there is a large, vibrant yellow leaf from a big leaf maple tree, adding a burst of color to the scene.
October 18, 2024 at 12:28 AM
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Edo Kiriko cut glass was developed in the late Edo period.
In her work as an Edo Kiriko craftsman, Ms. Nakamiya incorporates heritage and innovation in harmony.

The reflections shimmer... Casting a gentle glow that seems to ripple through space and time 🌊✨😍
nakamiya.bsky.social Nakamiya @nakamiya.bsky.social · Oct 2
こんにちは世界
江戸切子 ロックグラス「鯨波」　 edokirko cut glass Ryoko Nakamiya KIRIKO TORIKO
October 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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The first supermoon of 2025 is coming and it’s the legendary Harvest Moon! 🌕🌾🧪

On the night of October 6 going into October 7, the full moon will appear 13% brighter and 6.6% larger than a typical full moon. This happens because the full moon is at perigee, its closest point to Earth in orbit.
September 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Wishing this little bit of magic 🌈 finds its way to you, wherever you are.
Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
#rainbow #doublerainbow #PNW
A peaceful inlet with calm, rippling water under a cloudy sky. A vibrant rainbow arcs from the forested hillside on the left, with a faint second rainbow visible above it. A small cluster of buildings and docks sits along the shoreline, surrounded by lush greenery. The scene is illuminated by soft, diffused light, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
October 3, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Wikimedia photo contest alert 📸🫶
As history and science are under tighter scrutiny, let's join them in documenting iconic sites while they’re still intact. The next generation deserves to learn from our past. 👇
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons...
#parkchat #nationalparks #history #historicalsites
Commons:Wiki Loves Monuments 2025 in the United States - Wikimedia Commons
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October 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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This sounds good! Comet Lemmon is approaching 😍
"The good news is that during the closest approach in mid-October, Comet Lemmon is in the sunset sky." (for Northern Hemisphere observers)
Finder charts in this page 👇
earthsky.org/space/comet-...
Comet Lemmon might be the best comet of 2025
earthsky.org
October 3, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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Just a calm moment before the next rain. There are still wildfires going on, so rain feels like a gift 🌧️
Have a wonderful one wherever you are!
A serene lake reflecting a clear blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds. The water is calm, creating a mirror-like surface that perfectly captures the clouds and sky above. The shoreline is visible in the foreground, with small pebbles and gentle ripples in the water. A forested hillside lines the far edge of the lake under the bright daylight.
October 2, 2025 at 10:33 PM