Steve
@sjcmanuel.bsky.social
Historian (Maritime & Science), Naturalist, Navy Veteran, Photographer, Artist, Storyteller, Luddite. Last Quest for Camelot. Executive Director at nlchs.org BTLOTW 🖖
Okay who remembers this magnificently tacky thing....
November 18, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Okay who remembers this magnificently tacky thing....
This morning's fire. The answer to 12 inches of snow.
February 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This morning's fire. The answer to 12 inches of snow.
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,923,840.
September 24, 2024 at 7:47 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,923,840.
Beginning a quick carbonara
July 24, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Beginning a quick carbonara
Okay this is one of the coolest moments this month. This raven was as curious about me as I was about him. Camera phone no zoom. He was sitting in the railing of a railroad track overpass. We hung out together for ten minutes, then I left him alone. #birds
March 2, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Okay this is one of the coolest moments this month. This raven was as curious about me as I was about him. Camera phone no zoom. He was sitting in the railing of a railroad track overpass. We hung out together for ten minutes, then I left him alone. #birds
#birds feed at different heights so I feed at different heights. It increases the diversity of species visiting the feeders. Here are some mourning doves and chipping sparrows. I keep stones on the ground and the mourning doves will sleep next to them.
February 17, 2024 at 12:35 PM
#birds feed at different heights so I feed at different heights. It increases the diversity of species visiting the feeders. Here are some mourning doves and chipping sparrows. I keep stones on the ground and the mourning doves will sleep next to them.
Bluebird and Downy Woodpecker at the suet feeder.
February 17, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Bluebird and Downy Woodpecker at the suet feeder.
I am getting 4 Bluebirds at the feeders. 2 mating pairs. Here is a female and a Hairy Woodpecker at the suet.
January 9, 2024 at 6:44 PM
I am getting 4 Bluebirds at the feeders. 2 mating pairs. Here is a female and a Hairy Woodpecker at the suet.
They still come in the box. Top of the spice rack in my pantry. Red Rose.
January 9, 2024 at 1:05 AM
They still come in the box. Top of the spice rack in my pantry. Red Rose.
Top of the spice rack in my pantry.
January 9, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Top of the spice rack in my pantry.
Good morning. Time to dig out.
January 8, 2024 at 1:22 PM
Good morning. Time to dig out.
Drinking coffee before a fire and watching the birds. What you do on a snowy New England morning.
January 7, 2024 at 1:36 PM
Drinking coffee before a fire and watching the birds. What you do on a snowy New England morning.
Must feed birds before coffee.
January 7, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Must feed birds before coffee.
So my posts will consist of history things, nature things, or food. I will also make observations on capitalism and tech. Now for food. The soup is on and will simmer through the night.
December 22, 2023 at 10:44 PM
So my posts will consist of history things, nature things, or food. I will also make observations on capitalism and tech. Now for food. The soup is on and will simmer through the night.
The world is smaller without National Geographic Magazine. Digital media is changing society in so many ways both good and bad.
December 22, 2023 at 12:51 AM
The world is smaller without National Geographic Magazine. Digital media is changing society in so many ways both good and bad.
I never heard of it happening. I think someone might have taken one through a car wash.
December 22, 2023 at 12:35 AM
I never heard of it happening. I think someone might have taken one through a car wash.
Little bit of wintergreen on the hike today.
December 16, 2023 at 11:59 PM
Little bit of wintergreen on the hike today.
An old steam engine refilling station. Circa 1850. The stream has since undermined the dam.
December 15, 2023 at 4:07 PM
An old steam engine refilling station. Circa 1850. The stream has since undermined the dam.
19th century culvert on today's walk.
December 15, 2023 at 4:04 PM
19th century culvert on today's walk.
Let the potato leek soup commence.
December 11, 2023 at 3:37 PM
Let the potato leek soup commence.
About 40 kids to see Santa today. Was nice to see the smiles.
December 11, 2023 at 1:38 AM
About 40 kids to see Santa today. Was nice to see the smiles.