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New to Bluesky (and social media!). American who literally sold the farm & moved to Portugal. Interested in and may post about gardening (missing it!), the natural world, food, culture, travel, moving abroad, science, art, and 🤷♀️??.
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We did it. We cashed out. Sold our home, cars, furniture - everything, and moved to Portugal sight-unseen. 2 suitcases each. We know no one here. Wreckless? Perhaps. But, it will be an interesting adventure. Love to hear about your moving abroad experiences if you care to share.
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💡 Love gardening but hate the back pain? Build your own raised beds and garden in comfort! Grab these easy, affordable DIY plans today! 🌱✨
https://learndirt.com/raised-garden-bed-plans/
https://learndirt.com/raised-garden-bed-plans/
December 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
💡 Love gardening but hate the back pain? Build your own raised beds and garden in comfort! Grab these easy, affordable DIY plans today! 🌱✨
https://learndirt.com/raised-garden-bed-plans/
https://learndirt.com/raised-garden-bed-plans/
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December 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Wordle and recipes: the only thing the NYT seems to have of value these days
December 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Wordle and recipes: the only thing the NYT seems to have of value these days
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FINALLY GOT IT!
I've taken well over 100,000 pelican pictures, maybe 200,000.
Over 20,000 the past month alone.
Today, I snagged "The One That Got Away"
In my infinite optimism, I give you, a very rare:
Fish success story.
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I've taken well over 100,000 pelican pictures, maybe 200,000.
Over 20,000 the past month alone.
Today, I snagged "The One That Got Away"
In my infinite optimism, I give you, a very rare:
Fish success story.
🪶
December 12, 2025 at 4:47 AM
FINALLY GOT IT!
I've taken well over 100,000 pelican pictures, maybe 200,000.
Over 20,000 the past month alone.
Today, I snagged "The One That Got Away"
In my infinite optimism, I give you, a very rare:
Fish success story.
🪶
I've taken well over 100,000 pelican pictures, maybe 200,000.
Over 20,000 the past month alone.
Today, I snagged "The One That Got Away"
In my infinite optimism, I give you, a very rare:
Fish success story.
🪶
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The Embassy staff of Germany, France and the United Kingdom sing Schedryk in the Kyiv underground.
Wonderful!
Wonderful!
December 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The Embassy staff of Germany, France and the United Kingdom sing Schedryk in the Kyiv underground.
Wonderful!
Wonderful!
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I take on average 10,000 stills and a half hour of video every week. Most I'll never think about again. This I'll hold onto until I grow old. 4 hours ago.
Zero edits. No recoloring. No cropping. Nothing. Just straight up reality. 🦑
Zero edits. No recoloring. No cropping. Nothing. Just straight up reality. 🦑
November 23, 2025 at 5:21 AM
I take on average 10,000 stills and a half hour of video every week. Most I'll never think about again. This I'll hold onto until I grow old. 4 hours ago.
Zero edits. No recoloring. No cropping. Nothing. Just straight up reality. 🦑
Zero edits. No recoloring. No cropping. Nothing. Just straight up reality. 🦑
Brilliant book! Paul Stamets "Mycelium Running".
🌱 "Mycelium is the glue that holds the forest together." —Paul Stamets
December 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Brilliant book! Paul Stamets "Mycelium Running".
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Ötzi and a 45,000-year-old Siberian were both infected with a cancer-causing strain of HPV.
This is fascinating, and a reminder that we have a vaccine that *prevents cancer* and everyone eligible should get it.
This is fascinating, and a reminder that we have a vaccine that *prevents cancer* and everyone eligible should get it.
Two ancient humans, including famed ‘Iceman,’ had cancer-causing virus
Findings from ancient DNA may shed light on HPV’s history in our species
www.science.org
December 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Ötzi and a 45,000-year-old Siberian were both infected with a cancer-causing strain of HPV.
This is fascinating, and a reminder that we have a vaccine that *prevents cancer* and everyone eligible should get it.
This is fascinating, and a reminder that we have a vaccine that *prevents cancer* and everyone eligible should get it.
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🔥 Your dream garden is waiting! DIY raised beds = zero back pain, max beauty, and serious garden envy from all the neighbors. Start your project this weekend! 🌱💖
https://learndirt.com/raised-garden-bed-plans/
https://learndirt.com/raised-garden-bed-plans/
December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🔥 Your dream garden is waiting! DIY raised beds = zero back pain, max beauty, and serious garden envy from all the neighbors. Start your project this weekend! 🌱💖
https://learndirt.com/raised-garden-bed-plans/
https://learndirt.com/raised-garden-bed-plans/
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One of the World’s Rarest #Hummingbirds Makes a Dazzling Appearance in Colombia - The Santa Marta Sabrewring is micro-endemic, living in a very limited range. #birds
Link for more info and #photos: www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/04/sant...
Link for more info and #photos: www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/04/sant...
December 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
One of the World’s Rarest #Hummingbirds Makes a Dazzling Appearance in Colombia - The Santa Marta Sabrewring is micro-endemic, living in a very limited range. #birds
Link for more info and #photos: www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/04/sant...
Link for more info and #photos: www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/04/sant...
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Chrysalis turned black today! That’s the sign it’s about to emerge. Should be on the fly tomorrow. #monarchbutterfly
December 20, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Chrysalis turned black today! That’s the sign it’s about to emerge. Should be on the fly tomorrow. #monarchbutterfly
Yay! Our clothes and household items that we shipped ahead of our move to Portugal have finally cleared customs - and without paying VAT! Been wearing the same clothes over and over for a few weeks. What a relief 😅
December 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Yay! Our clothes and household items that we shipped ahead of our move to Portugal have finally cleared customs - and without paying VAT! Been wearing the same clothes over and over for a few weeks. What a relief 😅
Still on my 'solve it in four' streak 🙄
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December 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Still on my 'solve it in four' streak 🙄
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As we get close to the end of the year I thought I'd repost some of my favorites.
These aren't in any particular order, but how could I not start with my absolute favorite of the Kingbird riding on the osprey while carrying a fish?
#photography #birds
These aren't in any particular order, but how could I not start with my absolute favorite of the Kingbird riding on the osprey while carrying a fish?
#photography #birds
December 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
As we get close to the end of the year I thought I'd repost some of my favorites.
These aren't in any particular order, but how could I not start with my absolute favorite of the Kingbird riding on the osprey while carrying a fish?
#photography #birds
These aren't in any particular order, but how could I not start with my absolute favorite of the Kingbird riding on the osprey while carrying a fish?
#photography #birds
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Another use for chillies.
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December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Another use for chillies.
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Snowy Egret high up in a Monterey Cypress tree overlooking San Francisco Bay. Emeryville, California.
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
December 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Snowy Egret high up in a Monterey Cypress tree overlooking San Francisco Bay. Emeryville, California.
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
#birds #nature #eastcoastkin
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This is what noon (35 minutes ago) looked like today at Whitehorse, Yukon, with the temperature at -37C/-35F.
December 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This is what noon (35 minutes ago) looked like today at Whitehorse, Yukon, with the temperature at -37C/-35F.
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I was not aware that #macroMonday was a thing here! I loved it way back when there was a very active group on Flickr that set a theme each week. Well, here’s my first macro Monday in ages. A leafhopper nymph in the genus Amblyscarta. 🌱
#photography #nature
#photography #nature
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I was not aware that #macroMonday was a thing here! I loved it way back when there was a very active group on Flickr that set a theme each week. Well, here’s my first macro Monday in ages. A leafhopper nymph in the genus Amblyscarta. 🌱
#photography #nature
#photography #nature
One of the things I love about the EU is the privacy protections. Every web site I visit allows me to choose if I want to let them store cookies on my computer or collect information about me. If I click 'more options' I can customize exactly what I'll allow them to collect/use.
December 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
One of the things I love about the EU is the privacy protections. Every web site I visit allows me to choose if I want to let them store cookies on my computer or collect information about me. If I click 'more options' I can customize exactly what I'll allow them to collect/use.
THIS is my kind of grocery shopping! Farmers selling their produce at the Mercado da Vila Cascais, Portugal. Also, fresh fish & meat, baked goods, herbs & big vats of olives. Bought the best olive oil I've ever tasted directly from a rather mature olive farmer who still presses his own olives 😋
December 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
THIS is my kind of grocery shopping! Farmers selling their produce at the Mercado da Vila Cascais, Portugal. Also, fresh fish & meat, baked goods, herbs & big vats of olives. Bought the best olive oil I've ever tasted directly from a rather mature olive farmer who still presses his own olives 😋
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Today is an important day for gardeners. The #wintersolstice signifies the beginning of days getting longer, and many plants use this as an alarm clock to wake up.
Spring is Coming!
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening
Spring is Coming!
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening
December 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Today is an important day for gardeners. The #wintersolstice signifies the beginning of days getting longer, and many plants use this as an alarm clock to wake up.
Spring is Coming!
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening
Spring is Coming!
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening
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Good morning
You've made it, this is the shortest day of the year. From here on the days get lighter and longer
May this Solstice and turning of the wheel bring you love, peace, and good fortune in the coming year.
Let us welcome the returning sun with Hope and Joy. May you never thirst! 🌱💚
You've made it, this is the shortest day of the year. From here on the days get lighter and longer
May this Solstice and turning of the wheel bring you love, peace, and good fortune in the coming year.
Let us welcome the returning sun with Hope and Joy. May you never thirst! 🌱💚
December 21, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Good morning
You've made it, this is the shortest day of the year. From here on the days get lighter and longer
May this Solstice and turning of the wheel bring you love, peace, and good fortune in the coming year.
Let us welcome the returning sun with Hope and Joy. May you never thirst! 🌱💚
You've made it, this is the shortest day of the year. From here on the days get lighter and longer
May this Solstice and turning of the wheel bring you love, peace, and good fortune in the coming year.
Let us welcome the returning sun with Hope and Joy. May you never thirst! 🌱💚
I'm on a solve it in 4 streak 🙄 (off my game).
Hope you are having a good Wordle day. ☕️
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December 21, 2025 at 8:09 AM
I'm on a solve it in 4 streak 🙄 (off my game).
Hope you are having a good Wordle day. ☕️
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Rain ahead California! ☔️ Here are some seeds you can just cast (toss), not even rake in! Grow more flowers. 🌱 See previous posts on milkweed, stop the milkweed myths. Cut only 1/4 of milkweed/season leave ALL cuttings beside plants. OE < 10%. Happy seed casting! 🦋💐
December 20, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Rain ahead California! ☔️ Here are some seeds you can just cast (toss), not even rake in! Grow more flowers. 🌱 See previous posts on milkweed, stop the milkweed myths. Cut only 1/4 of milkweed/season leave ALL cuttings beside plants. OE < 10%. Happy seed casting! 🦋💐
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If you have urban/burb neighbors, I beg you not to plant 🌱 Common Milkweed because it is an extremely aggressive plant that will spread by both root and seed up and down the block. It's a great native plant if you want it taking over a rural environment. Otherwise, plant other milkweed varieties.
December 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
If you have urban/burb neighbors, I beg you not to plant 🌱 Common Milkweed because it is an extremely aggressive plant that will spread by both root and seed up and down the block. It's a great native plant if you want it taking over a rural environment. Otherwise, plant other milkweed varieties.