Mapparium in Boston, made in 1935, a reminder that we are all in this world together
October 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Mapparium in Boston, made in 1935, a reminder that we are all in this world together
Another pure-air, beautiful island morning. I am so grateful.
October 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Another pure-air, beautiful island morning. I am so grateful.
Sunrise over the Atlantic, Martha’s Vineyard
October 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Sunrise over the Atlantic, Martha’s Vineyard
A small section of the vigorous and numerous crowd on Martha’s Vineyard —included several frogs, a unicorn, and a bee.
October 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
A small section of the vigorous and numerous crowd on Martha’s Vineyard —included several frogs, a unicorn, and a bee.
Osaka Garden behind science museum
October 15, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Osaka Garden behind science museum
People used (and still do) bitch about Yule-season decorations going up right after Thanksgiving, but this went up Labor Day weekend—and it’s not alone
September 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
People used (and still do) bitch about Yule-season decorations going up right after Thanksgiving, but this went up Labor Day weekend—and it’s not alone
30 seconds of a little dog working a puzzle (and I can’t help but think that she shows in 30 seconds more intelligence than has issued from the White House in six months)
August 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
30 seconds of a little dog working a puzzle (and I can’t help but think that she shows in 30 seconds more intelligence than has issued from the White House in six months)
It’s refreshing for a southern Californian to see a pond full of actual water, surrounded by real trees (instead of crappy shadeless palms) right behind the hotel, which is in a business park. Hello Minneapolis, so delightful to be back!
June 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It’s refreshing for a southern Californian to see a pond full of actual water, surrounded by real trees (instead of crappy shadeless palms) right behind the hotel, which is in a business park. Hello Minneapolis, so delightful to be back!
There are two geese that I thought would be framed between the branches of the fallen tree here in downtown Albany, off the Hudson River. I waited and waited but they remained out of sight until I caught a glimpse of a little head just above the top branch. Waiting the lurking et (me) out
June 3, 2025 at 11:56 PM
There are two geese that I thought would be framed between the branches of the fallen tree here in downtown Albany, off the Hudson River. I waited and waited but they remained out of sight until I caught a glimpse of a little head just above the top branch. Waiting the lurking et (me) out
Take a sanity break. Have some ducklings.
May 8, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Take a sanity break. Have some ducklings.
A tiny nest now that fledglings have flown—a cheerful break from doomscrolling
April 30, 2025 at 3:31 AM
A tiny nest now that fledglings have flown—a cheerful break from doomscrolling
Two second escape from the stench of TERFS and Trump
April 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Two second escape from the stench of TERFS and Trump
A gang of crows waiting for me to hand out unsalted peanuts
March 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A gang of crows waiting for me to hand out unsalted peanuts
Though the world is fast becoming a clown car with no brakes, ducks still stand one-legged in tiny corners of peace, by the swimming pool
February 3, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Though the world is fast becoming a clown car with no brakes, ducks still stand one-legged in tiny corners of peace, by the swimming pool
Some days I just need some lovely art, wondering what those long-ago embroiderers were thinking and chatting about.
January 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Some days I just need some lovely art, wondering what those long-ago embroiderers were thinking and chatting about.
My daughter finally found a home for this hand-sewn silk flapper dress from the twenties. Some things I can just donate but other things I want to find a good home for if I can.
January 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
My daughter finally found a home for this hand-sewn silk flapper dress from the twenties. Some things I can just donate but other things I want to find a good home for if I can.
You have one job: to be loved.
January 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
You have one job: to be loved.
What’s with all the cats here, Nugget wants to know.
December 24, 2024 at 4:10 AM
What’s with all the cats here, Nugget wants to know.
This dog has three plush dog beds, plus the entire expanse of the bed covered by a super soft blanket but no, she must always curl up on the hoodie I dropped on the corner of the bed
December 9, 2024 at 6:06 PM
This dog has three plush dog beds, plus the entire expanse of the bed covered by a super soft blanket but no, she must always curl up on the hoodie I dropped on the corner of the bed
Me in a different era
November 21, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Me in a different era
For new people, share one book, one film, one album, and one TV show:
November 8, 2024 at 11:28 PM
For new people, share one book, one film, one album, and one TV show:
My duck friends, back again and remembering which patio door has the walking duck food dispenser
November 5, 2024 at 4:16 PM
My duck friends, back again and remembering which patio door has the walking duck food dispenser