I think this is Ms BlueJay. It’s nice to see her and her partner back in the neighborhood. Happy Spring feathered friends!

UPDATE: L.L.Bean YOUR voices were heard.

After significant pushback from the outdoor community, L.L. Bean is joining the Save the Forest Service movement. Their LinkedIn statement says it all:

x.com/ramblingsloa...

France passed a law requiring solar panels on every parking lot with more than 80 spaces.

Equals 10 nuclear reactors
Reduces heat island, shades cars

The US -- 800 million parking spaces. Most of them are uncovered asphalt sitting in direct sunlight.

Why aren't we doing this?

Maine Coon kitty “Quill” time lapse

IG: furryfritz
Nils Jacobi / THE CATOGRAPHER

Heat pumps are the most efficient heating technology ever invented.

They harvest and compress pre existing heat in the air, ground or water and transport it where it is needed.

That energy is all around us.

And it does not have to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

A McDonald’s where the sign has been reduced to McDo.

There is no McTry.

Wow 🤩
Tell it like it is, Bruce!

The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission (US & CAN)👍:

🚀Commander Reid Wiseman - NASA (Baltimore, MD)
🚀Pilot Victor Glover - NASA (Pomona, CA)
🚀Mission Specialist Christina Koch - NASA (Grand Rapids, MI)
🚀Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen - Canadian Space Agency (London, ON, CAN)
#hedgewatch

Love the the Artemis crew.

Four extraordinary humans: brilliant, disciplined, and deeply mission-driven.

What stands out even more than their intelligence is their character.

Kindness. Positivity. Humility. Empathy.

The future of space exploration shouldn’t just be bold, it should be human.
🚀✨👇

Wishing this fabulously competent—and joyful—crew a safe return to a planet that, frankly, doesn't deserve them.

Hey Bear 🐻!

Fun Fact: the first woman to leave earth orbit is on board too....

We live in a world that thinks loudly and feels quietly. Thoughts chase each other, goals push forward, but the heart often lags behind. When we pause and feel again, something ancient within us remembers warmth, compassion, the simple knowledge that we are more than just functioning.

Soon to be appearing in midterm political ads for Democratic candidates nationwide. Thanks, Darnold. 🙏

NASA's Artemis II Live Mission Coverage (Official Broadcast) YouTube video by NASA

I highly recommend putting this NASA #Artemis II mission livestream on and just leaving it playing as you go about your weekend. Live views of the spacecraft, occasional visualizations of the current config, views of the control room, space-ground radio audio. www.youtube.com/live/m3kR2KK...

NASA just dropped this image of Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch looking back at us. The first woman to ever see our planet in its entirety. I’m not crying you’re crying 🥹🔭🧪 📸: NASA

Meanwhile in Oregon...💕

1000s of miles and generations between us, sometimes cousins still connect. ❤️

This is lovely- the scarlet clouds in the sky and the snow on the pines!
Love Nova Scotia!

We are screwed….

Why do we live in such a childish, stupid country? A country that wastes its money on useless billion dollar aircraft carriers, when it could be spending those tax dollars to actually help its citizens like sane countries.

@beachluverbev.bsky.social thank you for sharing this . I do agree with your statement .” It was so comforting to have a president that wasn’t a malignant narcissist.”

Rep. Masses is not taking his foot off the gas in his efforts regarding the Epstein files.

We are definitely not okay

I was wondering how many #raccoons were in the neighborhood gang. Here's the answer - apparently there are four.
These guys crack me up 🦝🦝🦝🦝😆

Difficult to keep your stupid lies straight results in confusion for dumb orange man.

A cautious little red-backed vole peeks curiously from the shelter of a snow cavity under a wooden deck rail

I'm sorry if you're getting sick of the vole photos. There's going to be a few more. I spent a half an hour on the floor of the deck with my back up against the wall and my good camera perched on my knee so I could get some close-ups of my little friends. It was worth the pins and needles #mammals 🌿

Sweet little face 🥰
Tiny little fingers !
Squee !

🤪 😆 🤣