SandyB
@sandybelknapnh.bsky.social
Backyard Gardener.
Communications Strategist.
NH 'First in the Nation' Primary Junkie.
Communications Strategist.
NH 'First in the Nation' Primary Junkie.
It was a beautiful autumn morning for a walk through Mine Falls Park in Nashua, NH. (A reminder for all of us that change is beautiful!)
October 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
It was a beautiful autumn morning for a walk through Mine Falls Park in Nashua, NH. (A reminder for all of us that change is beautiful!)
Inspiring words for this date.
(I've had this inspirational perpetual calendar for over 5 years, and every day of every year, the quotes seem appropriate to the here and now.
(I've had this inspirational perpetual calendar for over 5 years, and every day of every year, the quotes seem appropriate to the here and now.
October 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Inspiring words for this date.
(I've had this inspirational perpetual calendar for over 5 years, and every day of every year, the quotes seem appropriate to the here and now.
(I've had this inspirational perpetual calendar for over 5 years, and every day of every year, the quotes seem appropriate to the here and now.
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Why do headlines say "norms shattered" when what is meant is "laws broken" or "Constitution violated"?
September 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Why do headlines say "norms shattered" when what is meant is "laws broken" or "Constitution violated"?
There's a Moon Flower #bloominginmygardennow.
Finally, after 3 years of trying, I'm getting flowers every few nights. This is No. 7.
Finally, after 3 years of trying, I'm getting flowers every few nights. This is No. 7.
September 13, 2025 at 3:50 AM
There's a Moon Flower #bloominginmygardennow.
Finally, after 3 years of trying, I'm getting flowers every few nights. This is No. 7.
Finally, after 3 years of trying, I'm getting flowers every few nights. This is No. 7.
Happy Belated National Hummingbird Day! While it was officially yesterday, every day they're in my garden is a celebration. Here's one enjoying the Cardinalis Lobelia in my garden.
September 7, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Happy Belated National Hummingbird Day! While it was officially yesterday, every day they're in my garden is a celebration. Here's one enjoying the Cardinalis Lobelia in my garden.
The sunset during tonight's walk through the neighborhood was quite a sight to behold.
September 6, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The sunset during tonight's walk through the neighborhood was quite a sight to behold.
There's something special that touches the soul when a dragonfly decides to hang out with you in the garden!
August 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
There's something special that touches the soul when a dragonfly decides to hang out with you in the garden!
I see the most magnificent acts of nature when doing mundane chores in my garden. Today, while deadheading daylilies, I watched this bee flutter from flower to flower.
“Aerodynamically, the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it, so it goes on flying anyway.”~MK Ash
“Aerodynamically, the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it, so it goes on flying anyway.”~MK Ash
July 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I see the most magnificent acts of nature when doing mundane chores in my garden. Today, while deadheading daylilies, I watched this bee flutter from flower to flower.
“Aerodynamically, the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it, so it goes on flying anyway.”~MK Ash
“Aerodynamically, the bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn't know it, so it goes on flying anyway.”~MK Ash
Any bird nerds here who know who these feathers are from? I'm in southern NH.
I found them early today in my garden. The striped one has an iridescent gold tip that didn't photograph as beautifully as it appeared in the sun. Perhaps a wild turkey (seen in my 'hood) or red-tailed hawk?
I found them early today in my garden. The striped one has an iridescent gold tip that didn't photograph as beautifully as it appeared in the sun. Perhaps a wild turkey (seen in my 'hood) or red-tailed hawk?
July 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Any bird nerds here who know who these feathers are from? I'm in southern NH.
I found them early today in my garden. The striped one has an iridescent gold tip that didn't photograph as beautifully as it appeared in the sun. Perhaps a wild turkey (seen in my 'hood) or red-tailed hawk?
I found them early today in my garden. The striped one has an iridescent gold tip that didn't photograph as beautifully as it appeared in the sun. Perhaps a wild turkey (seen in my 'hood) or red-tailed hawk?
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on this day in 1848 "the women's suffrage movement in the United States was launched with the opening of the Seneca Falls Convention, which sought to gain certain rights and privileges for women, notably the right to vote."
July 19, 2025 at 12:44 PM
on this day in 1848 "the women's suffrage movement in the United States was launched with the opening of the Seneca Falls Convention, which sought to gain certain rights and privileges for women, notably the right to vote."
Lavender is #bloominginmygardennow. A favorite of mine and the bees!
July 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Lavender is #bloominginmygardennow. A favorite of mine and the bees!
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In America, we have no Kings, no Queens, no nobles, no dictators, and no emperors. We have no slaves, no serfs and no subjects.
Just us—‘We the People.’
Just us—‘We the People.’
June 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In America, we have no Kings, no Queens, no nobles, no dictators, and no emperors. We have no slaves, no serfs and no subjects.
Just us—‘We the People.’
Just us—‘We the People.’
Today's protests should be sponsored by School House Rock. #NoKings #SchoolHouseRock
youtu.be/3R1tZ6l876Q?...
youtu.be/3R1tZ6l876Q?...
No More Kings - Schoolhouse Rock Boston Tea Party
YouTube video by Schoolhouse Rock
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June 14, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Today's protests should be sponsored by School House Rock. #NoKings #SchoolHouseRock
youtu.be/3R1tZ6l876Q?...
youtu.be/3R1tZ6l876Q?...
Connie Chung is right as other journalists push back during the CNN post event media panel with Anderson Cooper. She's stressing that the media needs to provide 'facts' not opinion. It's that simple! I like that she brought up the examples of Murrow and Cronkite.
June 8, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Connie Chung is right as other journalists push back during the CNN post event media panel with Anderson Cooper. She's stressing that the media needs to provide 'facts' not opinion. It's that simple! I like that she brought up the examples of Murrow and Cronkite.
Kudos to the communities of Lexington and Concord, MA for today's wonderful commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War. And thank you NBC Boston for the live television coverage and interesting historical interviews. #LEX250
Tens of thousands attend annual reenactment of the American revolt against tyranny that began in Lexington Massachusetts 250 years ago this morning.
#Lexington #LexingtonMA #Lex250 #AmericanRevolution #BattleofLexingtonandConcord #NoKings #NoTyrants
#Lexington #LexingtonMA #Lex250 #AmericanRevolution #BattleofLexingtonandConcord #NoKings #NoTyrants
April 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Kudos to the communities of Lexington and Concord, MA for today's wonderful commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War. And thank you NBC Boston for the live television coverage and interesting historical interviews. #LEX250
No surprise to see Senator Cory Booker still addressing the American people from the Senate floor after 19 hours. We saw his stamina when he was an early candidate in NH's 2020 First in the Nation Presidential Primary.
Thank you @booker.senate.gov
Thank you @booker.senate.gov
April 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
No surprise to see Senator Cory Booker still addressing the American people from the Senate floor after 19 hours. We saw his stamina when he was an early candidate in NH's 2020 First in the Nation Presidential Primary.
Thank you @booker.senate.gov
Thank you @booker.senate.gov
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A little louder for the people at the back:
The USPS was never a business.
"Service: a system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities such as electricity and water." (Oxford English Dictionary).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItMQ...
#USPS #USPostalService #PostOffice
The USPS was never a business.
"Service: a system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities such as electricity and water." (Oxford English Dictionary).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItMQ...
#USPS #USPostalService #PostOffice
The U.S. Postal Service Is Not a Business
YouTube video by ACLU
www.youtube.com
March 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A little louder for the people at the back:
The USPS was never a business.
"Service: a system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities such as electricity and water." (Oxford English Dictionary).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItMQ...
#USPS #USPostalService #PostOffice
The USPS was never a business.
"Service: a system supplying a public need such as transport, communications, or utilities such as electricity and water." (Oxford English Dictionary).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItMQ...
#USPS #USPostalService #PostOffice
If you're not following Loki, you should. He has a story of resilience!
I’m so happy I just got adopted and I’m getting spoiled rotten! 🐶🐾💕
#rescuedogs
#adoptdontshop
#dogsofbluesky
#rescuedogs
#adoptdontshop
#dogsofbluesky
March 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
If you're not following Loki, you should. He has a story of resilience!
Fascinating read about how the words and phrases we use can stop disinfo. Check out the list of terms we should never use and learn what to say instead.
A friend shared this with me earlier today via Sunstack: ReframingAmerica.Substack.com/do-not-associate
A friend shared this with me earlier today via Sunstack: ReframingAmerica.Substack.com/do-not-associate
The "Do Not Associate" List
How to stop helping MAGA spread their myths.
ReframingAmerica.Substack.com
March 16, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Fascinating read about how the words and phrases we use can stop disinfo. Check out the list of terms we should never use and learn what to say instead.
A friend shared this with me earlier today via Sunstack: ReframingAmerica.Substack.com/do-not-associate
A friend shared this with me earlier today via Sunstack: ReframingAmerica.Substack.com/do-not-associate
Hello Blue Sky World!
Good news - spring arrives a week from today ! I can't wait for the arrival of the lilacs in early May. What are your favorite spring flowers?
Good news - spring arrives a week from today ! I can't wait for the arrival of the lilacs in early May. What are your favorite spring flowers?
March 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Hello Blue Sky World!
Good news - spring arrives a week from today ! I can't wait for the arrival of the lilacs in early May. What are your favorite spring flowers?
Good news - spring arrives a week from today ! I can't wait for the arrival of the lilacs in early May. What are your favorite spring flowers?