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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 1h

Nobody asked for your opinion, manchion. Assholes like you are the reason we’re in this situation

Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 9h

I was watering the bog when I noticed there were 3 monarch caterpillars in the milkweed. Three of them! Hopefully there are more I didn't see.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 9h

Honestly, this is not the time to set up political false equivalencies or acting all Holier Than Thou about politics. We can be angry and/or concerned about meta's takedown of No Kings whether we know about the Rohingya or not. Being a smug ass does not get people to the polls.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 10h

I stood on the slope and listened to the owls hooting goodnight and the towhees chirping good morning. It's foggy out. When I faced southeast, I saw a skunk crossing the field, far enough away that I did not need to skedaddle. Cross in peace, skunk. Have a stupendous day!

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 11h

Here's a mediocre pic of a Red Admiral butterfly that I took at Butterfly Corner because I so often see butterflies there. On this day, there were 3-4 of them flitting about.

In the upper left corner, a Red Admiral butterfly facing up and very slightly to the right with its wings open. The bottom of its right wing looks like something tried to take a bite out of it. It is resting on a thigh-sized portion of a downed tree limb. It is mostly black with white and orange on its wings. TThere were 3-4 of them flitting about here. here are small whitish balls on the tips of its antennae.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 11h

I am sad to report that the gophers have now eaten all but one of my Coast Asters. They were still putting out lots of purple blooms.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 11h

Good morning from NorCal. The sky is full of brilliant stars. It's 8C/46F with an expected high of 22C/71F. I gotta start planting some seeds . . . Lord Byron is in the kitchen with Jane and Dad, explaining the sausage shortage of Sunday morning. Charlotte is under the covers. I have strong coffee.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2026

I’m sitting on the bench in the field. One small wispy cloud to the northwest. 32C/89F. It’s nice here in the shade, though. Birds are singing in the tree behind me: House Finch, Black Phoebe, Golden Crowned Sparrow, Oak titmouse. I saw a monarch caterpillar in the milkweed this morning.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Ballot deposited into the drop box.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

The skunk has moved on so I checked the paper. it was not there yet. The sky was brilliant with stars. 8C/46F with an expected high of 32C/89F. Yuck.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

I have strong coffee and it is delicious. Vanilla and a strong hint of "the start of a 2 week vacation"

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

Greetings from NorCal. I did not check for the paper yet because when I went out the door I heard a rustling sound (and an owl screech, unrelated) that made me pause and look carefully for critters in the driveway. There was a skunk and skunks have the right of way. I will check later.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2026

I am sitting on the bench in the field. I am officially on vacation for two weeks! No clouds and a cooling breeze. 31C/89F. Lord Byron took his ball back to the garage. I saw at least 3 red admiral butterflies at butterfly corner. This morning I saw a Gray Hairstreak on the golden rod.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Regarding the FTC's suit against Amazon, I just want to say that during the time they were allegedly experimenting on bid rigging, I ended up shutting down all my ads because they were too expensive.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

I stood on the slope with my delicious tea watching the sky turn orange and yellow at the horizon. Only the brightest stars and planets were still visible. Towhees were up and about. As I returned to the house, I heard owls hooting in the distance. A great start to the day.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

T-10 hours to a badly needed vacation. Yes, I AM counting the hours.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Greetings from NorCal. The sky of brilliant stars was a breathtaking sight while I got the paper. Charlotte is under the covers, Elderly Cat is on top. In the kitchen Jane is deploying puppy eyes while his lordship yips at the person with the sausage who is absolutely weak. Have a fabulous day!

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

I’m sitting on the bench in the field. No clouds. A medium breeze. 29C/84F, but it feels a lot cooler. I saw more butterflies at butterfly corner. Birds are singing behind me and in the redwood tree to the side, the dogs are doing their usual things. D-1 to vacation.

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Matthew Haughey @mathowie.xoxo.zone.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

Jeff Bezos spent 30yrs in Seattle turning himself into a walking GDP of most countries but I walked past Amazon HQ on Monday and saw unhoused folks everywhere. WA state helped make him obscenely rich, and this is what it gets back? He should be dodging rotten tomatoes for the rest of his life.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026

I’m sitting on the bench in the field. Not a cloud in sight. 25C/77F. it’s lovely in the shade. I saw some red admiral butterflies at butterfly corner. I’m throwing balls for Lord Byron. Jane is lying down. Charlotte is getting a drink. I’m just gonna relax some more as I count down to vacation.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

I stood on the slope with my tea and watched the sky beginning to turn orange. It was just light enough that only the planets and Sirius were easily visible in the sky. The birds were quiet. I enjoyed a peaceful moment before the day gets going.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

Yesterday I got a package that came in a box that was the right size to replace the very old kitchen cardboard box for cats to sit in. Looking spiffy again in that corner!

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

Good morning from NorCal. It's 7C/45F. Last night I turned on the electric blanket. The expected high is 25C/78F. The sky was full of stars when I got the paper. I did not hear any owls. At the moment all pets are snoozing except Devil Cat who is up to no good. Have a day full of wonder!

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 14/10/2026

I’m sitting on the bench in the field. There is a moderate breeze and no clouds. 24C/75F. It’s very nice out. The birds are singing. Charlotte is staring at the ground. Jane is being wistful. Lord Byron is chasing balls. I need several moments to sit here and relax

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

I think I'm going to throw wildflower seeds in the dirt left behind from mowing. Most of the vetch coming up isn't native, so why not sneak some natives in? I'm also considering protecting some of the walnut seedlings the squirrels have engineered in various spots. Otherwise the deer eat them.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

I stood on the slope with my delicious tea watching the sky turning orange and pink while the owls hooted their way to bed and other birds woke up. There is dense ground fog in the valley.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

Right, so my vacation is changed back to my original request that gives me 3 weekends off. It's possible it will change again. Hopefully not.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

Good morning from NorCal. It's dark and starry out at 6C/43F. There was no paper when I checked. Today's high is 25C/77F. The dogs are in the kitchen with Dad explaining the bacon famine of Tuesday morning. Parlous times for little doggos. Elderly Cat and Devil Cat are snoozing. Have a great day!

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/10/2026

I’m sitting on the bench in the field with clear blue skies and a pleasant breeze. Birds are singing. I’m throwing balls for Lord Byron. Charlotte is staring at the ground. Janie got a drink of water. There’s vetch coming up in the bare dirt left by the tractor when it mowed. Let’s all relax.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2026

Good morning from NorCal. This Gateway to Not Monday will soon lead to my vacation! Owls were hooting when I stepped out into a dark and starry sky. Ground fog wafted up. 6C/43F. There was no paper but I got a walk and some sips of delicious tea. All pets snoozing right now. Have a marvelous day!

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

I’m sitting on the bench in the field. A few fluffy clouds right above the Sonoma Mountains. A slight breeze. 21C/70F. I’m throwing balls for Lord Byron. Charlotte is digging a hole. Jane is wandering. Birds are singing behind me. A butterfly just flitted past. I’m going to sit here and relax a bit.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

I spent an hour yesterday going over the Calif ballot and googling supporters and detractors and reading up at the League Of Women voters. I have a bit of thinking to do about one of the propositions, but I will probably fill out my ballot today and get it dropped off.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

I stood on the slope with my strong coffee and watched the sunrise fading to blue while the birds sang.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

Red Shouldered hawks visiting the water container and having a bath.

Daytime trail cam photo of two red shouldered hawks (Buteo lineages). To the bottom mid right one hawk has landed on the corner edge of a black water container. Its wings are still up and it is looking just slightly to the left. To the mid upper left a second hawk is coming in for a landing. Its tail is fanned out and its wings are fully spread and curved slightly inward since it's putting on the brakes. The birds have red chests and black and white barred tail feathers. There is red along the tops of the wings. The surroundings are underneath a large oak (unseen but providing shade) with short dry brown grass and in the background a huge Coast Live oak and a fallen one.

Daytime trail cam photo of two red shouldered hawks (Buteo lineages) at the water contained. One of them is in the container with its back to the camera with wings spread low and in the water as it hunkers down to bathe. The other is perched on the far corner waiting its turn. Its wings are closed and its red chest is readily apparent. Surroundings are beneath a large oak (unseen but providing shade) with short dry brown grass and in the background a huge Coast Live oak and a fallen one.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

Good morning from NorCal. I got the paper under a dark and starry sky. I sipped my strong coffee along the way. 7C/45F with a high of 21C/69F. Great Horned owls hooted in the distance as I walked. Back at the house I turned off the flashlight and admired the stars. Have the best day ever!

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Arjen P. de Vries Timmers 🕊️ @arjen.idf.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

The International Criminal Court (ICC) rejects US sanctions against the institution www.icc-cpi.int/news/icc-strongly-r… The ICC is an institution, created by treaty and entrusted by 125 States Parties with investigating and prosecuting genocide […]

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026

Do not mess with the squirrels here

Daytime Wildlife cam photo of a squirrel leaping toward the camera. It is just about vertical, facing the camera. Its feet maybe a quarter inch off the ground. Its front legs are spread. Its bushy tail behind it makes its chest look wider than it is. Its expression is a mix of “I’m a fuck you up” and who do you think you are. The near background is short brown grass with a water container behind. In the further distance is the fallen oak tree.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

Seems like a lotta companies are planning on never being held to account. Let's hope that one day these CEOs face juries of the people they've poisoned and impoverished. Don't forget to vote.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

I finished my coffee, got the paper, and stood on the slope listening to the owls heading to bed and songbirds awakening under a partly cloudy sky. It was lovely. Then I fed the wild birds and now I gotta go grocery shopping.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

While I sip my coffee, allow me to complain. I received a pdf that I paid for full of specific information to be used in other applications. On Mac Golden Gate in Preview, it was basically impossible to copy out the text I needed. In a browser, it was marginally better. After an hour of trying […]

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/10/2026

Good morning from NorCal. No paper yet, but the sky was starry and the Great Horned owls were hooting. All dogs snoozing. I feel that all the cats are up to no good. I have strong coffee and my ballot to fill out. Have a scintillating day!

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

I am sitting on the bench in the field. A few clouds being pushed north by a brisk wind. There are birds singing in the trees around me. I’m throwing balls, but Lord Byron is ignoring me. I’m going to sit here and relax. What a day.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

I have retrieved the paper. Owls hooted in the distance while I was out. Still extremely foggy.

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

Good morning from NorCal. It's so foggy out it's raining under the trees. No paper yet when I checked. 13C/55F with a high of 22C/72F yes please. I have delicious tea. All doggos currently snoozing. Elderly Cat is snoozing on the bed. Devil Cat snoozing in the kitchen. Have a fantastic day!

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Carolyn Jewel @cjewel.sfba.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/10/2026

I’m sitting on the bench in the field. Not a cloud in the sky. A cool moderate breeze. 26C/79F, pretty nice out. There’s birds singing. The dogs are doing their usual. The grass is still short and very brown. But even so, I see places where there’s little shoots of green. There’s tacos for dinner!

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