Lady Grey

Passionate about Music, Arts & NFL Viking4Life; Granddaughter of WWII Resistancefighter; IneptNinja; mindfulness; GardenZen; eternal SoloFlyer

[Lady Grey @LadyGrey029]

@streetSinger9 💙

[Lady Grey @LadyGrey029]

@silverpebble @celiahart 😊

[David Zunker @Isispriest]

Thursday: Moon void in Pisces 7:57pm PDT, a positive yet intense day. We have the Moon on the planetary conjunction, which draws it into impact with our bodies and material lives. The exact Moon, Venus, and Saturn conjunction in Pisces signals a message of love and compassion.

[Brindille @Brindille_]

📷 © Miki F.

[Lady Grey @LadyGrey029]

@silverpebble @celiahart Nightingales - 'Actually recorded in Beatrice Harrison's garden, Oxted' (1927) https://t.co/LmxiOlTrRA 🪺
Hope the appointment was tolerable today - sunny weather ahead & nature's bursting at the seams x

[ArchaeoHistories @histories_arch]

The 1938 Dymaxion wasn't just a car; it was a radical concept vehicle birthed from the mind of futurist and inventor Buckminster Fuller. Intended to redefine transportation, it combined automotive design, aerodynamics, and the dream of efficiency into a striking teardrop-shaped body.

The Dymaxion’s most striking feature was its unconventional layout: a three-wheeled design with two wheels in the front for propulsion and a single rear wheel for steering. Powered by a Ford V8 engine mounted in the rear, it could reach speeds around 90 mph and promised excellent fuel economy for its time.

The aircraft-inspired shape, complete with pontoon fenders and wraparound windows, allowed for smoother airflow and reduced drag, showcasing Fuller’s obsession with efficiency. It could seat up to eleven passengers in its bubble-like cabin, promising a futuristic approach to urban and family transportation.

#archaeohistories

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

The William Ricketts Sanctuary, located in the serene Dandenong Ranges of Australia 🇦🇺, is a one-of-a-kind retreat where art and nature seamlessly intertwine. Created by the visionary sculptor William Ricketts, the sanctuary features more than 90 ceramic sculptures inspired by his deep spiritual connection to Aboriginal culture. These sculptures, often portraying human figures in harmony with the natural world, reflect Ricketts’ belief in the sacredness of nature and the importance of unity between people and the environment.

Set amid lush ferns, ancient trees, and the tranquil Australian bush, the sanctuary offers visitors a peaceful and immersive experience. The sculptures are carefully integrated into the landscape, inviting quiet reflection and a sense of wonder as one walks through the winding paths. This harmonious blend of art and nature creates a meditative atmosphere that encourages a deeper appreciation for both creative expression and the environment.

In June 2021, a significant storm event severely impacted the Dandenong Ranges, resulting in fallen trees and branches, blocked access to roads and tracks, and damage to numerous assets. Recovery from a storm event is a slow, complex process and within the Dandenong Ranges there remains many private and public assets that remain unliveable, unoccupied, or not yet re-opened.

William Ricketts Sanctuary was extensively damaged, with many sculptures, buildings, pathways and handrails destroyed by numerous large fallen Mountain Ash trees. Unfortunately, William Ricketts Sanctuary remains closed.

Parks Victoria is continuing to make the site safe to continue the recovery process, but it is going to take longer than other sites due to the sheer scale of the damage and the artistic and cultural importance of the sculptures. At this stage, there is no specific date when the Sanctuary will re-open, but it is not expected to be during 2025.

Today, the William Ricketts Sanctuary is a cherished destination for art enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking a spiritual escape. It stands as a powerful tribute to Ricketts’ artistic vision and his profound respect for Indigenous culture. Beyond its visual beauty, the sanctuary continues to inspire conversations about environmental stewardship, cultural understanding, and the enduring connection between humanity and the natural world.

#archaeohistories

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

Dorothea Lange’s 1935 photograph of potato harvesters in Kern County offers a poignant glimpse into the lives of migrant workers during the Great Depression. The image powerfully conveys the weariness etched on their faces and the roughness of their hands, reflecting the immense physical and emotional toll of agricultural labor during a time of economic hardship. Despite their exhaustion, there is a quiet strength in the workers’ determination to continue supporting their families in the face of adversity.

Amid the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, many families were forced to leave their homes due to environmental devastation and economic strain, migrating to California in search of a better life. However, they were met with low-wage jobs, grueling work conditions, and social discrimination. Living in makeshift camps, these migrant families endured the instability of seasonal labor and the prejudice of being viewed as outsiders in a state already overwhelmed by displaced populations.

Lange’s photograph does more than simply document the hardships these workers faced; it humanizes them, capturing their dignity and resilience in the midst of profound suffering. It highlights their unwavering determination to survive despite exploitation, while underscoring the essential role migrant labor played in sustaining the nation’s agriculture during one of its most trying times. This powerful image continues to serve as a reminder of the strength and perseverance of those who endured systemic challenges, prompting reflection on labor, resilience, and the migrant experience in American history.

© Vintage American Photos

#archaeohistories

[Kazuko M. @EstherHawdon]

"irises --
where that rainbow
starts from" Issa Kobayashi

(images: Hasui Kawase / Kokei Kobayashi)

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

'Hare and Bluebells' linocut by printmaker Mariann Johansen-Ellis #womensart #Spring

[Lady Grey @LadyGrey029]

@JimMusilPainter Stunning, would expand on that but damn X decided i must be a robot & wldnt let me post. Cheek! :) 'Tis a cracker tho, despite this platform's censorship! 🧡

[The English Oak Project @TheKentAcorn]

Native English Bluebells don’t grow

They Dance

[No mud, no lotus. @JoyfulAwareness]

Not freedom from difficulty, but freedom within it—the ability to embrace life's complexity while holding experiences lightly, neither resisting nor clinging to them.

[Fototripper @Fototripper]

It only took me 12 years of trying to get a proper reflexion at Bow Lake.

Enjoy
Gavin

[Jim Musil Painter @JimMusilPainter]

This one is for my dad who I lost a year ago. He was a research meteorologist who studied hail storms. If we came across a storm like this while driving, we’d definitely be stopping the car and getting out to watch.

TOWERING STORM, 16x16”, Acrylic ©2025 Jim Musil

[Emma Mitchell 💙 @silverpebble]

A simple neuroscience-based hack in case you're anxious today:
🌿go & be in a place with plants & trees for >15 mins
🌳You'll inhale plant oils (phytoncides) from the spring foliage
📉your stress hormone (cortisol) will drop significantly as a result, as tho' you've taken an anti-anxiety medication

Our evolution was closely entwined with plants/foraging so these ancient brain pathways are still very active.
It's raining here but that increases plant oil concentration in the air so I'm off to inhale some. Laters...

[peaklass @peaklass1]

After the daffodils, the dandelions. Pushing up close behind, the bluebells and stitchwort, and then the wild garlic, galaxies of white stars in the dark woodlands, leading the way for froths of cow parsley and acres of buttercups. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to pass the weeks and months by the blooms in the hedgerows and meadows, telling the time with flowers. These are the days of the dandelion, and how beautiful they are. #peakdistrict

[Liza Adamczewski or the accidental ecologist @lizaadamczewski]

It’s a grey wet day. I think it’s either covid or a really bad cold so I’m incapable of painting. So “hares one I did earlier” in true Blue Peter fashion. Only aged Brits will get this! Sorry xx

[Sue Wood @SW_PhotoNature]

First off the starting blocks…no contest with those hind legs!
#hare #brownhare #harecloseseasonbill #Springwatch #wildlifephotography #harepreservationtrust #Norfolk #BBCWildlifePOTD #BBCCountryfileMagPOTD

[Martin Rak @martas_]

Spring contrasts in South Moravia