NorCal Selkie
@norcalselkie.bsky.social
Native SF, love the ocean, cycling, hiking & west coast lifestyle. Not certain how long I will stay on social media platforms.
Is that on silk? Watercolor with mix media? I can’t tell. Very dreamy effect 🥰
December 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Is that on silk? Watercolor with mix media? I can’t tell. Very dreamy effect 🥰
Reposted by NorCal Selkie
Wow!! High winds, must have been terrifying for those who were trying to hold down Barnie! 🥴💕
November 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Wow!! High winds, must have been terrifying for those who were trying to hold down Barnie! 🥴💕
Agree 💯!! I’m still angry what he did to Hillary, that’s why I assumed he wasn’t impartial.
November 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Agree 💯!! I’m still angry what he did to Hillary, that’s why I assumed he wasn’t impartial.
I’ve been thinking about the power of this museum. “In storytelling, historical irony gives a character’s perspective. It is a very specific type of situational irony. Since we've all been touched by nostalgia at some point in our lives, historical irony becomes a universal idea.” The EPIC captures♥️
May 3, 2025 at 5:21 AM
I’ve been thinking about the power of this museum. “In storytelling, historical irony gives a character’s perspective. It is a very specific type of situational irony. Since we've all been touched by nostalgia at some point in our lives, historical irony becomes a universal idea.” The EPIC captures♥️
Here’s a Pre-Travel Digital Privacy Checklist
May 3, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Here’s a Pre-Travel Digital Privacy Checklist
5. Log Out of Accounts & Disable Cloud Sync
6. Turn Off Device Before Arriving
• Powering off your phone adds an additional layer of protection against quick access.
7. Use a VPN with Caution
If you use one, understand how to quickly disable it or explain its legitimate use (e.g., work access).
6. Turn Off Device Before Arriving
• Powering off your phone adds an additional layer of protection against quick access.
7. Use a VPN with Caution
If you use one, understand how to quickly disable it or explain its legitimate use (e.g., work access).
May 3, 2025 at 4:15 AM
5. Log Out of Accounts & Disable Cloud Sync
6. Turn Off Device Before Arriving
• Powering off your phone adds an additional layer of protection against quick access.
7. Use a VPN with Caution
If you use one, understand how to quickly disable it or explain its legitimate use (e.g., work access).
6. Turn Off Device Before Arriving
• Powering off your phone adds an additional layer of protection against quick access.
7. Use a VPN with Caution
If you use one, understand how to quickly disable it or explain its legitimate use (e.g., work access).
4. Delete Sensitive Apps or Data (Temporarily)
• Yes, delete any apps or content that could be misunderstood, misused, or incriminating—even if lawful (e.g., encrypted messengers, politically sensitive material, or work-related files).
• Yes, delete any apps or content that could be misunderstood, misused, or incriminating—even if lawful (e.g., encrypted messengers, politically sensitive material, or work-related files).
May 3, 2025 at 4:14 AM
4. Delete Sensitive Apps or Data (Temporarily)
• Yes, delete any apps or content that could be misunderstood, misused, or incriminating—even if lawful (e.g., encrypted messengers, politically sensitive material, or work-related files).
• Yes, delete any apps or content that could be misunderstood, misused, or incriminating—even if lawful (e.g., encrypted messengers, politically sensitive material, or work-related files).
3. Consider a Travel or “Clean” Phone
• Many privacy-conscious travelers use a secondary phone with minimal apps
• Many privacy-conscious travelers use a secondary phone with minimal apps
May 3, 2025 at 4:13 AM
3. Consider a Travel or “Clean” Phone
• Many privacy-conscious travelers use a secondary phone with minimal apps
• Many privacy-conscious travelers use a secondary phone with minimal apps
2. Is Locking the iPhone Enough?
No, not really…
a. Disable biometric unlock
Turn off Face ID and Touch ID before reaching the border.
Why? CBP officers can compel you to unlock your device using biometrics, but they cannot legally force you to give up your passcode (based on the 5th Amendment).
No, not really…
a. Disable biometric unlock
Turn off Face ID and Touch ID before reaching the border.
Why? CBP officers can compel you to unlock your device using biometrics, but they cannot legally force you to give up your passcode (based on the 5th Amendment).
May 3, 2025 at 4:11 AM
2. Is Locking the iPhone Enough?
No, not really…
a. Disable biometric unlock
Turn off Face ID and Touch ID before reaching the border.
Why? CBP officers can compel you to unlock your device using biometrics, but they cannot legally force you to give up your passcode (based on the 5th Amendment).
No, not really…
a. Disable biometric unlock
Turn off Face ID and Touch ID before reaching the border.
Why? CBP officers can compel you to unlock your device using biometrics, but they cannot legally force you to give up your passcode (based on the 5th Amendment).