stephala humble scribe of Chesapeake Bay🌊⛵

Ancient & chock fullowords
Poet playwright award-winning local journo
Chesapeake child
Hon=big luv
Whovian swimming up 2 Discworld peering over next wave

[stephala humble scribe of Chesapeake Bay🌊⛵ @SAKalinich]

Avatar & banner photos are mine, taken in February 2007 at the place we left in 2015 (after 60 years)
South shore of the Magothy River still cradles my heart.

[Hakan Kapucu @1hakankapucu]

This conscious man brings brushwood to this swan to build her nest, & the swan accepts it. Every parent ought to teach other beings are part of our world. 🙏

[Citizens for Ethics @CREWcrew]

"Seeing so many people who received pardons get back in trouble with the law should be deeply embarrassing for Trump—though to be fair, pardoning people for a violent assault on the Capitol should have been embarrassing to him as well." https://t.co/3zLsnzDQv7

[WeRateDogs @dog_rates]

This is Cashew. She has allergies. Which can be pretty tough when you have a very long nose and a very little body. 13/10

[Jocelyn Anderson Photography @JocAPhotography]

A Long-eared Owl opens his/her eyes to check out a Black-capped Chickadee who was making alert calls and letting other birds know about the owl. The Chickadee soon left and the Owl went back to snoozing in the sunshine.

Photo was taken with a 600mm lens and is cropped.

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

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[Journal of Art in Society @artinsociety]

Revisiting this striking Art Nouveau storefront in Rue Royale, Brussels. It was originally designed by Paul Hankar in 1896 as a shirt shop but, after years of abandonment, it was restored to operate as famed floral artist/designer Daniel Ost’s flower shop

[Sampson the Service Dog @sampson_dog]

Sometimes the strongest carry the burden so others don’t have too. The stoic feel the burden the deepest but ensure everyone that all will work out. The advocates stand up to the unjust so others can move forward without burden. The leaders face and problem solve each issue after deep thought and hours of introspection. They each carry the weight of every situation silently in public so others don’t need to worry. Each step takes a personal toll but they step out of the door every day with their shoulders square, and determination to protect others.

Remember they are human too.

[ARCHIVED - NASA Voyager @NASAVoyager]

Hey, did you know there's a nifty way to follow our journeys from launch to interstellar space?

Check out this interactive timeline: https://t.co/KTqT23MQKp

[Art by Heim (Johnny) @JohnHeim]

I just learned that @EmmylouSongbird owns a shelter.
How wonderful.

[Sampson the Service Dog @sampson_dog]

There is zero shame in identifying as a survivor — but know that in every survivor is a warrior, a fighter, and a leader. You are strong enough to overcome anything that life throws your way.

We rise. We fight. We heal.

We reach our hand out to help the others find solid ground to stand on.

[Dennis Newsham @wildnewyork]

Still can’t believe this beauty showed up in Central Park today! 💙
This Blue Grosbeak posed just long enough for me to grab this shot—what a thrill. It’s not every day you see one in NYC, and moments like this are why I keep showing up with my camera (and a little hope).
🟦 Fun fact: Blue Grosbeaks are known for their sweet, warbling song and powerful beaks that can crack seeds with ease.
📸 Bring home the wild—prints & gifts at https://t.co/DlLkzvkluM
#BlueGrosbeak #WildNewYork #NYCBirding #BirdingCentralPark #BirdPhotography #SpringMigration #NYCBirds #UrbanWildlife #DennisNewshamPhotography

[Oliver C Wright @OW_Photography]

I’d like to say this is the 1st time a hare has stuck its tongue out at me but that would not be true!

Amazing time tonight with 4 deer and 2 hares coming v close

And finally the badgers came out alas way to dark to photograph

[THE HERD HOUSE @TheHerdHouse]

Lucky Linus and his one white whisker has some major news. He is in a feature showcase at the Pocatello, Petsmart and available for adoption!!
We returned his name to Kion. His original name when he came into Aiding 2 Adoption Rescue- A2A Rescue. Like all of our animals, Kion has a special place in the A2A family. He has an extra special place in my heart. #Mended

[Fox Guardians @foxguardiansuk]

Meet Willow, a hard-working fox mum. Once she nursed her cubs, she loves nothing more than taking long snoozes on the garden table that is glowing with warmth from the spring sun. 🦊 She is one of the residents who live in my friend's garden. Willow peacefully coexists with another lactating vixen called Boots and a fox boy called Gordon. Boots has first dibs on food, though. You can help foxes just by letting them rest up in your garden and enjoy some moments of peace. Fresh drinking water is also much appreciated, especially during dry spell we have been having in the UK recently.

[Malcolm & Baby Dog @Malcolm_theCat]

Friends! Not only is Baby Dog battling #SofaGate with Ron, he’s also dealing with the fact that Percy has turned into a professional Back Leg Game Player! Dare I say it, Percy plays even better than I used to! The only character Baby Dog can win anything against these days is Hamish!
Talking of battles, happy #VEDay80 everyone. A celebration of freedom 🇬🇧 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[Citizens for Ethics @CREWcrew]

The Trump administration’s illegal removal of the OMB’s apportionment website is yet another attempt to dodge transparency and accountability.

The public shouldn't be left in the dark about how their money is being spent so we're taking OMB to court.
https://t.co/7vt3IQjWQT

[Manhattan Bird Alert @BirdCentralPark]

Happy one-year anniversary to Astoria the Wild Turkey! It was on May 7, 2024 that she first appeared in midtown Manhattan. She has resided in the borough ever since—for a long time on Roosevelt Island, and currently in Battery Park. 🦃 ❤️

[Ralf Bat 🦇 Dog & Margo (Moo) @GuruGryff]

Remembering all the animals that served in World War II on this #VEDay

[Flower Show @TheFlowerShow]

May 7th – the grace of the Camellia 🌺🌼

Today we celebrate the quiet elegance of the camellia, a bloom that speaks of admiration, gratitude, and lasting beauty.

Let May 7th be wrapped in camellia calm.