Orchids59
@orchids59.bsky.social
Childless mom to two golden retrievers, Stryker and Breaker. Wife of 40 years, 20 of which were as a USMC spouse. Live near Joshua Tree National Park, perfect for my photography. Will never ever vote for a Republican again.
So last week, SecTrans Sean Duffy met with airline CEOS. This week, Duffy announces that 10% of flights at 40 airports will be canceled if the shutdown continues. Coincidence? I think not.
November 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
So last week, SecTrans Sean Duffy met with airline CEOS. This week, Duffy announces that 10% of flights at 40 airports will be canceled if the shutdown continues. Coincidence? I think not.
Can governors call out their state's National Guard to prevent other states' National Guard from entering their state? I imagine if one does this, it would lead to a civil war. But with this administration that ignores court orders, what other alternatives do we have?
August 26, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Can governors call out their state's National Guard to prevent other states' National Guard from entering their state? I imagine if one does this, it would lead to a civil war. But with this administration that ignores court orders, what other alternatives do we have?
Too bad there isn't a recall process for the U.S. president.
August 20, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Too bad there isn't a recall process for the U.S. president.
I need help choosing 3 of these 5 photos to enter in an art contest. I think I know which 2 I want to enter, but not sure on the 3rd. All taken in Joshua Tree National Park. Titles: Brushing the Sky; Ruins and Radiance; Galactic Heartbeat; Celestial Sentinel, and Glow Over Boulders.
August 6, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I need help choosing 3 of these 5 photos to enter in an art contest. I think I know which 2 I want to enter, but not sure on the 3rd. All taken in Joshua Tree National Park. Titles: Brushing the Sky; Ruins and Radiance; Galactic Heartbeat; Celestial Sentinel, and Glow Over Boulders.
Oh hell no! This is not what I want to see first thing when I open the LA Times this morning. Sign the petition (I did!)
sites.google.com/view/ucstand...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
sites.google.com/view/ucstand...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
UCLA will negotiate with Trump over $339 million in medical and science grant freezes
UCLA and University of California officials said Monday that it will negotiate with Trump over $339 million in medical and science grant freezes.
www.latimes.com
August 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Oh hell no! This is not what I want to see first thing when I open the LA Times this morning. Sign the petition (I did!)
sites.google.com/view/ucstand...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
sites.google.com/view/ucstand...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
I sure as hell don't feel like celebrating today.
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Written and read by Robert L Arnold @defiance13_.
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July 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I sure as hell don't feel like celebrating today.
1 Second Every Day for June
July 1, 2025 at 6:06 AM
1 Second Every Day for June
My senator, Alex Padilla, is making good trouble!
June 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
My senator, Alex Padilla, is making good trouble!
1 Second Every Day for May
June 1, 2025 at 7:42 AM
1 Second Every Day for May
3:30 pm Not much smoke from the fire anymore. This photo, taken about 2 hours earlier, shows 3 helicopters (one of which is a very tiny dot above the red retardant) and one very large tanker, which is dropping the fire retardant. Last update was 164 acres burned. from my backyard. The hills are JTNP
May 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
3:30 pm Not much smoke from the fire anymore. This photo, taken about 2 hours earlier, shows 3 helicopters (one of which is a very tiny dot above the red retardant) and one very large tanker, which is dropping the fire retardant. Last update was 164 acres burned. from my backyard. The hills are JTNP
Fire in Joshua Tree National Park today. So far, there are 2 helicopters dropping water. I'm sure numerous firetrucks are there or on their way. It started about 12:10 this afternoon. Initial assessment was 20 acres; don't know how big it is now.
May 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Fire in Joshua Tree National Park today. So far, there are 2 helicopters dropping water. I'm sure numerous firetrucks are there or on their way. It started about 12:10 this afternoon. Initial assessment was 20 acres; don't know how big it is now.
I love this commencement speech by Gov. Pritzker. Idiots vs. smart people.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhuI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhuI...
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's commencement speech at Northwestern University - 2023
YouTube video by To The Moon And Back Again Productions
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May 25, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I love this commencement speech by Gov. Pritzker. Idiots vs. smart people.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhuI...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhuI...
I'm venting here because I have no one else to vent to! I am organizing a fundraiser art auction for an art gallery where I am on the board. I have repeatedly asked for help from our members, but no one has stepped forward, so I'm doing it all on my own (although this week, one member did offer
May 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I'm venting here because I have no one else to vent to! I am organizing a fundraiser art auction for an art gallery where I am on the board. I have repeatedly asked for help from our members, but no one has stepped forward, so I'm doing it all on my own (although this week, one member did offer
Breaker is 3 years old today! We took a walk in the desert first thing, then came home and had a little party with a cupcake and presents. Happy birthday Breaker!
May 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Breaker is 3 years old today! We took a walk in the desert first thing, then came home and had a little party with a cupcake and presents. Happy birthday Breaker!
Can JD Vance be disbarred for saying the administration doesn't have to follow due process?
April 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Can JD Vance be disbarred for saying the administration doesn't have to follow due process?
I'm feeling depressed and despondent due to the political situation in the US. Everyday the headlines bring more bad news, law firms who obey in advance, judges who cave to the administration, colleges that remove LGBQT+ books from the shelves, but leave white supremacist books.
April 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I'm feeling depressed and despondent due to the political situation in the US. Everyday the headlines bring more bad news, law firms who obey in advance, judges who cave to the administration, colleges that remove LGBQT+ books from the shelves, but leave white supremacist books.
Part of me hopes that tfg doubles down on his tariffs, never makes a deal with any country about reducing them so his supporters see what a f--k up he is. FAFO I know it's bad for our country and the world economy but this is what they voted for, and they should see the result of their stupidity.
April 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Part of me hopes that tfg doubles down on his tariffs, never makes a deal with any country about reducing them so his supporters see what a f--k up he is. FAFO I know it's bad for our country and the world economy but this is what they voted for, and they should see the result of their stupidity.
I went to a HandsOff protest in Joshua Tree today. San Bernardino is a red county in California. Great turnout, about 400 people. We had lots of cars honking and thumbs up as people drove by on the highway. Some of the signs and people I saw.
#HandsOff2025
#HandsOff2025
April 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I went to a HandsOff protest in Joshua Tree today. San Bernardino is a red county in California. Great turnout, about 400 people. We had lots of cars honking and thumbs up as people drove by on the highway. Some of the signs and people I saw.
#HandsOff2025
#HandsOff2025
Hegseth brought his wife to two meetings with foreign defense officials? What the f***ing hell???!!
March 29, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Hegseth brought his wife to two meetings with foreign defense officials? What the f***ing hell???!!
Someone vandalized my Little Free Library last night. It's been up for 10 months without a problem.
March 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Someone vandalized my Little Free Library last night. It's been up for 10 months without a problem.
So in defiance of a court order, 137 alleged Venezuelan gang members were "deported" to El Salvador and put in a prison where their heads were shaved. A prison that is known for torture, forced labor, a shortage of food and water, and where people who disappear. The administration & El Salvadoran
March 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM
So in defiance of a court order, 137 alleged Venezuelan gang members were "deported" to El Salvador and put in a prison where their heads were shaved. A prison that is known for torture, forced labor, a shortage of food and water, and where people who disappear. The administration & El Salvadoran
This!
I called my senators Thursday and left a message expressing my disgust with Shumer's announcement. Both Padilla and Schiff say they plan to vote NO on the budget.
I called my senators Thursday and left a message expressing my disgust with Shumer's announcement. Both Padilla and Schiff say they plan to vote NO on the budget.
March 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
This!
I called my senators Thursday and left a message expressing my disgust with Shumer's announcement. Both Padilla and Schiff say they plan to vote NO on the budget.
I called my senators Thursday and left a message expressing my disgust with Shumer's announcement. Both Padilla and Schiff say they plan to vote NO on the budget.
You can't put a budget bill together with no input from the Democrats and expect Democrats to vote for it. Except I guess Chuck Shumer thinks you can. F him.
March 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
You can't put a budget bill together with no input from the Democrats and expect Democrats to vote for it. Except I guess Chuck Shumer thinks you can. F him.
Chuck Shumer is a coward who needs to step down from the leadership role. THIS is why Democrats can't/won't win. F@#$him. Democrats have to STAND UP to bullies!
March 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Chuck Shumer is a coward who needs to step down from the leadership role. THIS is why Democrats can't/won't win. F@#$him. Democrats have to STAND UP to bullies!
OMG this cracks me up every time I see it. Tesla/Tesler. LOL
March 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
OMG this cracks me up every time I see it. Tesla/Tesler. LOL