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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I come here looking for beauty, so it's only fair that I post some beauty.

This glorious Maple is just starting to turn red, still mostly green with antique white buildings in the background. The sky is a beautiful blue.

Two turtles getting some sun, sitting on a rock in a pond. They're craning their little heads upwards to look at us, and they both have one leg outstretched behind for balance.

The Maryland ballot box makes voting so easy.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

These are lovely. My dad also took to wearing bolo ties, but only after he moved to New Mexico after he retired. Gone six years now. Thank you for showing these.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I am imagining the need for the jacket I was wearing on this lovely afternoon downtown. We were in the Navy Yard neighborhood, and this pedestrian bridge was so pretty in the bright blue sky.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

In a cooler season we had Jack-in-the-Pulpits. I'm looking forward to the return of the cool.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Next to these Redwood Trees I am so small.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

A mid-April visit to the National Arboretum

In the Azalea Garden just past peak bloom. Red, pink and magenta bushes with a meandering dirt path. Lovely and peaceful

The columns at the Arboretum with some repair work nearby

White lilac blooms give off a heavenly scent

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I find this easy to do myself, but nearly impossible to persuade my friends and family to do. Everybody I know is in Ama$on, Walmart or worse. In the end, very few have been able to grab 'em by the wallet for any length of time.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Still walking, new views in the same place.

Stairs on the woodland trail of the Glenstone

an empty pod in the winter meadow, Glenstone

I believe this is called a cat tail, and it's going to seed. In the meadow at the Glenstone.

This stone hut is along the woodland trail at the Glenstone. There is art inside, but it's closed in the winter.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

The Glenstone is a fabulous place to walk. To meet a friend, or not. I do love it when the moon is full.

The full moon hangs between the art called "Sylvester", and another piece of art which I don't understand. The moon though, is somewhat hidden.

Wheat colored winter growth in the meadow

The full moon next to a lantern in the parking lot.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

This magnificent Elm Tree on the edge of the corn field in winter.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Some scenes from the end of the year. I will not miss 2025, may the next year be better.

old farm machinery with winter tree behind on a blue sky day

Antique farm equipment by John Deere with winter trees and blue sky in background

A glorious corn field, cut low in winter, surrounded by trees under a blue sky.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

this is a fabulous place to meet a friend

view of the meadow from the reading room

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

What? No veges in the S&S chicken!? Happy Birthday to you, Soolah!

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The song of the Barred Owl (and not the person whistling or the highway 🤣)

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

While walking on the Woodland Trail at the Glenstone, I see this sculpture as it interacts with the trees. Artist: Simone Leigh

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

This glorious tree, holding onto its red cape

a small tree with bright red leaves, many trees and green / yellow leaves in the background

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Found this in the woods. Maybe a hickory nut?

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Yesterday a bit of excitement for me and a young rat snake. We both wanted to use my bathroom at the same time. I'm very grateful to my friend who was willing to come up and help me capture and release young snake. Here are before and after pictures:

A young rat snake turning the corner. He has pretty markings and notices me at the same time I notice him. He is lifting his head to see what I am.

The rat snake was released next to the stream, shown here as he crosses over a branch and many leaves in the water.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

I smoked my last cigarette two years ago.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

I feel lucky to live in a place where I can avoid shopping at Wmart.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

I just cannot hit the heart icon for this, but wow, it's stunning.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Ground cherries, new to me. I think they're pretty and a sweet little treat.

thin brown paper on the counter with yellow cherries in a blue bowl

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Here is a shot of the blue sky through the green leaves. I took this picture back on July 22. The sky has not been blue here in quite some time. The sky is white, and I understand it's full of smoke from Canada.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

I prefer my ketchup room temperature. These days I only eat ketchup with fries, so not too often. Maybe I like it room temp, because I like the fries to be hot?

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

The leaves look like an iris, the bloom looks like an orchid. The bloom is small, 2 to 3 inches in diameter, and really beautiful.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

I noticed this recently. I've never seen a photo of him smiling.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

This is a spotted lantern fly, in the nymph stage. I think it's a beautiful bug, and it has a unique little walk. I have read that these invasive bugs will destroy many trees. 🙁 My deck is thick with them, and they're very hard to catch.

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Alice of the Chalice @aliceofthechalice.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

A lovely monarch sits on a purple buhdleia bloom

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