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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

Looking south over Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley at sunset tonight from my back veranda on our hillside patch… #PNW #Oregon #SouthernOregon #RogueValley

A tranquil landscape featuring rolling hills and trees, showcasing a sunset sky with shades of pink and orange. The foreground includes grassy areas with scattered foliage, while distant mountains create a picturesque backdrop.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

The traitor in the White House is colluding with and supporting our enemy - at the expense of an ally and all of Europe (who may be next). This is yet another disgusting betrayal by the #TrumpRegime - that appears to be beholden to #Putin and #Russia. It just […] [Original post on connectop.us]

The image features a social media post from Ron Filipkowski discussing Trump and Hegseth and their traitorous actions regarding Ukraine and Russia, withholding all US assistance, expressing a critical viewpoint on these actions. The text emphasizes the implications of withholding assistance to Ukraine and the impact on civilians.

An image of president Zelensky of Ukraine speaking at a podium, flanked by Ukrainian flags. The text overlay quotes him discussing the loss of an ally in America and expresses support for Ukraine, ending with "Slava Ukraini!"

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Wedding anniversary, headed out to a nice dinner in historic Jacksonville, Oregon.

A historic street in Jacksonville, Oregon lined with colorful buildings, featuring various shops and storefronts. The text "WALK through HISTORY" is prominently displayed at the top. Lush greenery can be seen in the background.

A couple walks hand-in-hand along a quaint street in Jacksonville, Oregon lined with shops, including a bookstore named "rebel heart books." The storefronts feature various signs, and colorful flowers are displayed in planters. The scene captures a cozy, autumn atmosphere.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

So…Ukraine hits Russian data centers, wiping out gazillions of rage-baiting, election-interfering Russian #bots and the hate and anger on the internet is reduced by over 50%. And on Reddit, r/conservative goes 12 hours without a post. Uh-huh. Operation Quiet Piggy indeed.👏

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

I stand with Ilhan… #Trump weaponizing the federal govt against political enemies, especially sitting congressional representatives, is a flagrant abuse of power. #TrumpRegime #USPol #USPolitics

A social media post from Ilhan Omar discussing political intimidation, specifically mentioning Donald Trump. The text expresses her stance against the targeting of political enemies and the misuse of federal law enforcement. It highlights her experience with smear campaigns and asserts her determination to not be silenced.

The image features representative Ilhan Omar against a backdrop of the U.S. Capitol, with a purple and black color scheme. The text reads "I STAND WITH ILHAN" and includes a message criticizing presidential actions.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

Repeat after me…#Trump is a Russian asset‼️

A satirical cartoon depicts a military setting with several officers, including one resembling a U.S. president, who is humorously commenting on the connection between "Commander-in-Chief" and "comrade."

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

We have several good-size bits of petrified wood in our yard in southern Oregon. I did some research, and these specimens are likely between 20 and 35 million years old, dating back to the late Oligocene to the early Miocene period. During that period, volcanic […] [Original post on connectop.us]

A large, weathered piece of petrified wood with a rough surface and visible cracks, surrounded by bare soil and small green plants.

A large, weathered piece of petrified wood with distinct layers and rough texture, surrounded by sparse grass and soil.

A large piece of petrified wood with textured surfaces sits on the ground near a tree, surrounded by green ivy and grass.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

#GazaGenocide - “The Israelis have killed one Palestinian child every 71 minutes over the last three years of their ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip, according to a report published by the Gaza Health Ministry on Friday. They have killed at least 21,976 […] [Original post on connectop.us]

A young Palestinian child, visibly upset and crying, is holding their hand to their face where a bandage is applied. Surrounding the child are several adults, some of whom appear to be comforting or attending to the situation. The setting reflects concern and distress

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2026

It’s Chanterelle season in the #PNW and we’re enjoying a lot of mushroom dishes as a consequence. #Oregon is full of the world’s greatest mushrooms, and my wife and I enjoy wild crafting after a good rain. We have a spot in the Cascade range we visit every year […] [Original post on connectop.us]

Two trays of sliced wildcrafted Chanterelle mushrooms on a kitchen counter

A stainless steel skillet contains cooked, chopped mushrooms, likely sautéed with seasonings. There are pieces of green onions mixed in, and the mushrooms have a golden-brown color. The skillet is on a stovetop.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026

At the end of Summer & the beginning of Autumn, all the Turkey Vultures in our valley begin to gather in a large group; riding the thermals together until all the birds in the region are circling overhead. It’s quite the spectacle and precedes their migration […] [Original post on connectop.us]

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

Can you believe this? #Tesla lawyers defending the use of the “N” word in the workplace environment. Literally arguing it’s ok to be #racist - Stands to reason given it’s #ElonMusk we’re talking about. #racism

A Threads post discussing Tesla's court case where the company's attorney defended the use of the N-word towards Black employees. The image features a Tesla dealership and a circular inset of Elon Musk with the text highlighting the controversial statements

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026

Our Virginia Creeper vine surrounds our deer-fenced garden. It turns the most delightful colors in the Autumn. #PNW #PNWGardening #garden #Gardening #Oregon

A garden scene featuring various plants and raised beds, with a backdrop of mountains under a clear blue sky. Colorful foliage along a fence adds visual interest.

A garden scene features a large tree, colorful foliage in red and green, and various potted plants scattered throughout the area. The ground is covered with dried grass and garden debris, creating a natural, relaxed atmosphere.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026

Yeah, this is about right…reminds one of the old myth of Nero fiddling while Rome burned (actually he was playing the Cithara, an ancient lyre). #ClimateChange #Floods #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency #ElNino

A humorous black-and-white cartoon depicts a frustrated young man entering a living room where an elderly man sits in a rocking chair. The young man, wearing a t-shirt and a hat, holds a mop and a bucket, stating that the basement is flooded with over ten inches of left-wing hoax.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

Our “Peace” rose, and old hybrid tea variety, has been good to us this season. The buds open to almost entirely yellow blossoms, that then develop a cream color edged with pink. And finally, when the rose blossom is almost done, all the yellow disappears and the […] [Original post on connectop.us]

A cluster of pale pink roses in full bloom, surrounded by green leaves and several rosebuds. The scene is set in a garden with a natural, rustic background of earth and small rocks.

A close-up of a yellow Peace rose with soft pink edges, showcasing its layered petals and green leaves. An ant is visible on one of the petals. The background features natural elements, suggesting a garden setting.

A close-up of a yellow Peace rose with soft pink edges, surrounded by green leaves.

A close-up of a pale pink Peace rose in full bloom, showcasing soft, layered petals with hints of yellow at the center. Green leaves are visible in the background, set against a natural earthy backdrop.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

Could this actually be the end-game for corporate #enshittification⁉️

A cartoon depicts a plumber telling a man that a toilet has no handle and requires downloading the "FlushMe" app to operate it. The plumber is holding a tool and wearing gloves, while the man stands with his arms crossed, looking confused.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 26/09/2026

Sitting on my back veranda admiring the moon over Medford, #Oregon

A nighttime landscape featuring a bright full moon illuminating a cloudy sky. String lights are partially visible at the top of the image, and a dark foreground includes grass and trees, with city lights twinkling in the distance.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

Southern Oregon’s #RogueValley is looking pretty awesome today, with the blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds. Looking south from my hillside patch. In the distance you can see the convergence of the Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges - one of the few […] [Original post on connectop.us]

A scenic landscape featuring rolling hills and mountains under a partly cloudy sky. The foreground includes trees and brush, with a valley visible in the distance, showcasing a mix of greenery and open fields.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 25/09/2026

While the country suffers & the world is consumed by war, your #Congress is doing NOTHING of value. No relief, no accountability, no leadership…just partisan politics. A reminder that one party has controlled both houses of Congress, SCOTUS & the Exec branch for […] [Original post on connectop.us]

A meme highlighting the ‘laziest, mot expensive, and least effective Congress in US history”. A comment on the post notes that Congress worked so few days last year they would not even qualify for the Medicaid work requirements - which they passed.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

We are also propagating our Rosemary, with @ 60 stems currently in 3 containers. We’ll be separating them and repotting during the winter, for Spring giveaways (we’ve got a ton of Rosemary in the ground at this point, so most of these new plants will be gifts). #PNW #PNWGardening #Gardening #herbs

A wooden planter box filled with tall, green herbs, possibly rosemary, situated on a concrete surface. In the background, a dry, open yard with sparse grass and a stone birdbath can be seen.

A patch of green rosemary plants growing in a planter, with a gravel surface and a terracotta pot visible in the background.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

We’re propagating our Old English Wallflowers, creating clones from a potted mother plant. We currently have a bunch of starts in 3 pots. I’m getting ready to separate and re-pot those starts into 11 pots. The Wallflowers have a bunch of small blooms, that smell […] [Original post on connectop.us]

A lush green Old English Wallflower plant with long, slender leaves is positioned near a brick planter. This is the “mother” plant from which clones were started.

Two potted Old English Wallflower plants with lush, green foliage and multiple stems in two pots are displayed on a metal stand.

A potted green Old English Wallflower plant with long, slender leaves and multiple stems is placed on a woven table.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 14/09/2026

Garden roses are still producing. It’s the Fall blush, before they go dormant for the winter. The lovely coral/orange colored rose is a Tropicana, a classic old variety; and the pale yellow/pink bud and fully open bloom are from our prolific “Peace Rose” plant […] [Original post on connectop.us]

A close-up of a vibrant coral-colored Tropicana rose with lush green leaves, set against a natural background.

A close-up of a vibrant yellow Peace rose, featuring soft orange tips on its petals, surrounded by green leaves. The background is blurred, emphasizing the flower.

A close-up of a yellow Peace rose with soft pink edges, surrounded by green leaves. The background is blurred, emphasizing the flower's delicate petals.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 14/09/2026

Opened up our fenced chicken run to let our hens out to forage. Young buck that has apparently adopted us and hangs out on our property took the opportunity to munch some chicken scratch. Just wandered in through the open gate and chowed down. He’s getting bold […] [Original post on connectop.us]

A deer with antlers stands inside a fenced chicken run beside the chicken hutch. The surroundings include trees, a few containers, and various debris on the ground.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 13/09/2026

On another subject, we’ve had a couple of young white-tail deer bucks adopt our hillside property of late. We keep wildlife corridors open (unlike some of our neighbors) and though we don’t feed wildlife, we do keep troughs of water available during high […] [Original post on connectop.us]

A deer standing in a natural setting, near a tree with greenery and autumn foliage in the background.

A deer with antlers is walking through a landscape featuring green and autumn-colored foliage.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

Our deer-fenced garden is starting to look like Fall. Roses are finishing up, potted trees turning color, last of our veggies hanging on til they ripen. Not sure how much Fall color we’ll get given the recent heat waves, but I’ll be sure to share pics when […] [Original post on connectop.us]

A close-up view of several pale pink Peace roses in bloom, surrounded by green leaves and a few unopened buds, set against a natural, earthy backdrop.

A vibrant red “Mr. Lincoln” rose with layered petals is surrounded by green leaves, set against a sandy background.

Two green Ancho chile peppers hanging on a plant, surrounded by lush green leaves. The background shows a garden area.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

Funny how #Republicans don’t care about Dr. Oz being a Muslim; don’t care about the #Trump family’s love affair with Saudi Arabia’s murderous crown prince; don’t care about that $400 million jumbo jet gifted to Trump by Qatar, a Muslim country; but…elect a […] [Original post on connectop.us]

The image features NYC mayor Mamdani on the left and Michigan US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed on the right over an image of Dr. Oz. Text at the bottom critiques perceived double standards regarding the acceptance of Muslims in public roles.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

I rarely agree with Senator Rand Paul, but he’s got this one right… a matter on which liberal/progressives and libertarians can agree. A #SurveillanceState is not what the framers of the US constitution had in mind. Are we to become China, with the state always […] [Original post on connectop.us]

A tweet from Senator Rand Paul noting that “Surveillance aimed at your political opponents today will be aimed at you tomorrow.” Paul is reacting to a webinar held by the Flock camera company instructing police how to track ‘No Kings’ protestors.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

We live in a time when simply wanting the slaughter of women, children, and innocent civilians to stop is somehow deemed to be radical and leftist. Tells you all you need to know about macho militaristic right-wing war hawks. #war #children #IranWar #IsraelWarCrimes

A cartoon depicts two businessmen in suits walking past a woman holding a sign that reads, "PLEASE STOP KILLING PEOPLE." The sign contrasts with the text above stating, "BLOODY EXTREMISTS."

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

Some of the last “Peace Rose” blooms of the season from our #PNW garden, as promised. #flowers #FlowersOfMastodon #Gardening #Roses #BloomScrolling

A close-up of a blooming yellow “Peace” rose with soft pink edges, surrounded by green leaves and a budding rose in the background.

A close-up of a blooming yellow rose, showing layered petals and a green leafy backdrop. The sunlight highlights the delicate texture of the petals.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2026

One of our last Mr. Lincoln red roses for the season. Our “Peace Rose” has a couple of buds. Pics when they open. #PNWGardening #Gardening #Flowers #FlowersOfMastodon #BloomScrolling

A vibrant red rose in full bloom, surrounded by green leaves. The background is a dry, natural setting.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2026

A couple of my signed Rick Griffin posters from the ‘hippie era’. Mescalito and “Pow Wow - Gathering of the Tribes” - which was the first “love-in” held at Golden Gate Park back when Haight-Ashbury was the heart of the hippie universe (Big Sur was the soul) […] [Original post on connectop.us]

A vintage concert poster by artist Rick Griffin for "Pow-Wow: A Gathering of the Tribes" featuring various artists and speakers, including Timothy Leary and Dick Gregory. It displays intricate black-and-white illustrations, including a cowboy on horseback, with decorative typography.

A detailed black and white illustration of Mescalito wearing traditional attire and a wide-brimmed hat, seated in a lush, natural environment adorned with Peyote buttons and flowers. The figure appears contemplative, with one hand raised to the chin. The artwork is by Rick Griffin.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2026

Only five countries…check out which ones. It’s no coincidence. #Trump is in questionable company on this one. As usual I might add.

A world map highlighting five countries in red, accompanied by images of currency featuring five leaders: Donald Trump, Kim Il-sung, Bashar al-Assad, Muammar Gaddafi, and Saddam Hussein. The text states, "Only five countries put their living leaders on their currency”.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026

#Trump says we have too many holidays and we all should work more…uh-huh, he said that. Easy for the grifter-in-chief who has made billions on illicit and likely illegal stock and crypto trades to say - as he basks in his corrupt power. Americans need to work […] [Original post on connectop.us]

A Twitter post shows a message from Brian Allen reporting that Donald Trump stated Americans have too many holidays and should work more to improve the economy. The text includes Trump's assertion that non-working holidays are costly to the country and must change to make America great again.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2026

The emperor with no clothes wants his name on everything. A more dangerous, immature, narcissistic moron is hard to imagine at this point… #Trump #TrumpRegime #USPol #USPolitics

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 22/08/2026

Our two litter mates, Saffi and Coco. One a short hair, one a long hair. Couldn’t be more different. Saffi is an extrovert, assertive, talkative and fun. Coco is an introvert, cautious and shy. Both are indoor cats. #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon

Two calico cats are curled up together in a cozy pet bed. The background features a cat tree and wooden flooring.

A fluffy calico cat with distinct orange, black, and white fur is sitting on a patterned rug, looking curiously at the camera.

A calico cat is curled up on a cushioned pet bed, appearing relaxed and content. The cat has distinctive fur patterns of orange, black, and white.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 21/08/2026

Leave it to a New Yorker cartoon to expose the hypocrisy by making fun… #USPol #USPolitics #Hypocrisy #Republicans

A political cartoon depicting President Donald Trump sitting on a throne next to North Korean communist leader Kim Jong Un. Trump is portrayed with exaggerated features, making a statement about voting for Democrats means supporting “commies”. Kim is smiling. The scene satirizes their “love affair” political relationship.

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Charlie McHenry @charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy · 18/08/2026

The #techbros “nerd reich” is here, with their billions💰, to take away our democracy, #SiliconValley has turned #fascist - and they are funding the political and social apocalypse.

A cartoon depicting a wealthy figure in a top hat standing under a bell inscribed with "PROCLAIM LIBERTY." The figure holds a sign reading, "Silicon Valley billionaires want to end democracy," while exclaiming, "Democracy is obsolete! Give us the liberty to do as we please!”

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