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Song sparrow 6 cm Alaska Canada continental US to central Mexico. Northern birds Migrate south to Mexico Eat mix of insects, seeds, and fruit female builds a nest on the ground, incubates 12 days, both parents feed chicks14 days, male feeds and protects 2 more weeks, female prepares for 2nd brood

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 1h

This is why right-wing extremism bans books. #indoctrination

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 3h

Stray cat sleeping on Japanese roof tiles. Photography by Takezoo on Ganref

Curled into a tight, peaceful crescent upon a sun-warmed copper roof ledge, a stray tabby cat reposes beneath the heavy eaves of a traditional Japanese structure. Above, rows of dark, undulating ceramic roof tiles (kawara) slope gently downward, dappled with vibrant golden and crimson autumn leaves (ochiba) drifted from overhead branches. Beneath the eaves, vermilion timber trim and clean white rafter ends cast soft shadows over the sleeping feline, whose soft grey coat merges harmoniously with the surrounding textures. The scene radiates an intimate sensory atmosphere: the gentle warmth of sun-soaked copper radiating through thick fur, the crisp rustle of falling leaves skittering across clay tiles, the faint, earthy fragrance of weathered wood and autumn air, and the deep, unbothered hush of a lazy afternoon.
Cats (neko) have occupied a cherished place in Japanese domestic life, folklore, and literature since the Nara period, when they were first brought aboard ships from China to guard sacred Buddhist sutras against rodents. Over centuries, these nimble creatures evolved into ubiquitous companions of urban streetscapes, quiet temple grounds, and classic ukiyo-e woodblock prints, embodying domestic tranquility, good fortune, and independence. The architectural backdrop illustrates traditional Japanese roofing design, where fired clay kawara tiles work in tandem with copper flashing (akagane) to shed seasonal rains and shield structural timbers. This enduring construction reflects monozukuri—the meticulous synthesis of natural materials, precision joinery, and functional metalwork engineered to withstand the elements while aging with dignity.

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ComeonEileen💃🎶 @mrseileen.bsky.social · 5h

Wat een fantastische bewustwordingscampagnagne van het AMC!🤩 Voel je vrij om er eentje uit te nemen om te delen, allemaal mag uiteraard ook!😊

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Nancy Levine Stearns @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 2h

🚨NEW by me: New ICE facility for unaccompanied migrant kids is about to open in Louisiana. While ICE is sanitizing optics, calling it the "Alexandria Family Staging Center," lawmakers and child advocates are raising the roof warning of child trafficking risks. www.thequeenzone.com/new-ice-faci...

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New ICE Facility for Migrant Children Raises Alarm Over Trafficking Risks

A new ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) facility for unaccompanied children, families, and single women is set to...

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Michel Maenen @michelma.bsky.social · 7h

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UPBeachBum @upbeachbum.bsky.social · 4h

Pre Sunrise calm and quiet, all is well here on the northwest corner of Lake Michigan this Saturday morning. #906Life #PureMichigan

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donnina.bsky.social @donnina.bsky.social · 2h

We don’t deserve pets. Unconditional love and their loyalty is gold.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 7h

Geisha at Gennin-temple in Kyoto, Japan. Photography by Woosra Kim

Bathed in a brilliant shaft of morning light, a maiko advances along the central flagstone pathway (sandō) within the quiet precincts of Kennin-ji in Kyoto. She carries a small, vermilion oil-paper parasol (wagasa), her hair styled in traditional nihongami and adorned with vibrant floral kanzashi hair ornaments that sway with her movement. Her rich teal-green trailing kimono (hikizuri) features intricate, hand-dyed yūzen motifs and a golden brocade obi, catching the light to reveal flashes of brilliant scarlet silk under-layer (hakkako) as she walks atop high, hollow-carved wooden sandals (okobo). Behind her, a magnificent canopy of pale cherry blossoms (sakura) creates a luminous frame around the dark, weathered roof tiles of the temple gate. The photograph evokes an exquisite, sensory atmosphere: the rhythmic pokkuri-pokkuri hollow chime of wooden okobo echoing across smooth stones, the crisp, cool morning air fragrant with delicate spring blossoms, the damp warmth of sunlit granite, and the solemn, undisturbed quietude of an ancient temple at dawn.

Founded in 1202 by the monk Eisai, Kennin-ji stands as Kyoto’s oldest Zen monastery, situated at the immediate threshold where the spiritual grounds meet the historic Gion hanamachi (flower district). The maiko’s presence within this sacred space illustrates the historical interplay between Kyoto's monastic heritage and its refined world of traditional performing arts. Her ensemble represents the pinnacle of Japanese textile and material craftsmanship (monozukuri), from the laborious paste-resist dyeing and gold-leaf embellishment of her silk kimono to the intricate Nishijin-ori weaving of her sash and the hand-carved paulownia wood of her footwear. Each element of her dress is meticulously selected to reflect kisetsukan—a heightened awareness of the current season—aligning her visual presence with the fleeting beauty of early spring cherry blossoms.

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StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 14h

Sir Ian McKellen orates 'The Stranger's Case' from 'Sir Thomas More' by Shakespeare about the Evil May Day xenophobic riot of 1517 in London. This passage was written 400 years ago, but times never change. Humanity refuses to change its unwarranted bias against 'others'.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 5h

A Japanese geiko’s exposed nape (unaji) emerges as a luminous focal point within Ralph Gibson's celebrated Haiku series (1983–1988).

Framed in stark, graphic chiaroscuro, a geiko’s exposed nape (unaji) emerges as a luminous focal point within Ralph Gibson's celebrated Haiku series (1983–1988). The composition captures the exquisite eri-ashi makeup tradition, where white porcelain powder (oshiroi) yields to two delicate, unpainted forks of bare skin that slenderize and elongate the neck. Downward, the deep, sensuous curve of the dark silk collar reveals an embroidered inner collar (han'eri) speckled with fine white dots and elegant, swirling motifs, resting just above the shimmering folds of a richly woven brocade obi. The photograph evokes an intimate sensory atmosphere: the cool, powdered stillness of the dressing room, the faint scent of camellia oil and bintsuke-abura hair wax, the crisp rustle of heavy silk, and the quiet, suspended breath before entering an evening banquet.

Created during Gibson’s deep artistic engagement with Japan, the Haiku series translates the radical conciseness and suggestive brevity of seventeen-syllable poetry into visual form, stripping away extraneous narrative to isolate pure shape, line, and texture. In traditional Japanese aesthetics and dress history, the nape of the neck is celebrated as the ultimate locus of understated sensuality and feminine grace—a cultural sensibility expressed through the deliberate dipping of the kimono collar (eri-moto). The contrast between the matte finish of the face makeup, the velvet depth of the kimono fabric, and the lustrous, light-reflecting threads of the Nishijin-ori obi showcases an extraordinary reverence for textile art and material mastery (monozukuri), reducing a complex cultural tradition to its most potent, geometric essence.

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Codfather #FBPE 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @codfather.bsky.social · 8h

I'm with Carl Sagan on this:

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Mira🌺 @deepgreens.bsky.social · 5h

Walk with me…🌺 #BeachLife

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

ICE arrested the mom of a 9-year-old at a school bus stop in Austin, leaving him alone and crying. The video has profanity and is heartbreaking to watch, but it shows the fear/pain of what happened. This is evil. This is wrong. And it has to stop.

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Dave Meredith @davemeredith.bsky.social · 10h

Two minute exposure of clouds moving over Colpoy's Bay, Ontario shortly before sunrise for the #BlueSkyArtShow theme #3rdPlace #BrucePeninsula #BruceCounty #ECK #photography #TenMinutesFromHome #LongExposureProject

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Roos Vonk @roosvonk.bsky.social · 10h

Een paard dat alleen in de wei staat, is een ongelukkig paard. Volgens de wet hebben paarden recht op dagelijks contact met soortgenoten. In het weekend van #dierendag schrijft Trouw over Stichting de Lynx die eenzame paarden aan elkaar koppelt. www.trouw.nl/binnenland/d...

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Deze stichting koppelt eenzame paarden aan elkaar. ‘Het was meteen bingo’

Een paard dat alleen in de wei staat, is een ongelukkig paard. Om die reden zoekt het project ‘Paarden bij elkaar’ naar succesvolle matches voor eenzame paarden.

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Mary @mjwyatt.bsky.social · 14h

Sunset last night. Cannon Beach. Good night from the PNW. 🧡♥️ #Photography #Scape #PNW #Oregon #CannonBeach #Sunset

Sunset. Cannon Beach. Dark sand turning illuminated orange, barely visible seagulls at the waterline, dark waves, bright orange-red-yellow sky and clouds.

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CAKE @thebandcake.bsky.social · 19h

The congressional switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. Put it in your cell phone. Use it. If you're not calling at least once a week, you're not doing your part.

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 10h

Optimistic October - Day 3: Take a small step towards a goal that really matters to you actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-o... #OptimisticOctober

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I 💙 Dogs @dogs100.bsky.social · 15h

Composer & Singer…..

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Kavi Kat 🌬️ @katinthestars.bsky.social · 18h

What would you do if you found out a January 6th domestic terrorist was running for a seat on your city council or state legislature? For thousands of Americans, that question has stopped being hypothetical. #WeThePeople are taking notes. 📝 #J6Tracker 👀

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J6Tracker | Keeping the Record

Explore the January 6 public record: people, prosecutions, pardons, preserved evidence, and reporting on what happened next.

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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 15h

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Pivot Podcast @pivotpod.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“I respect the senator for taking his shot. He was just 750 miles off.” @profgalloway.com and @karaswisher.bsky.social have some fun with Sen. Eric Schmitt’s viral mix-up between the Atlanta Hawks and the Iowa Hawkeyes during his questioning of Jack Smith.

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Abilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 13h

This is not a dying planet. This is a planet being killed. There is a difference. And there are killers. #ClimateJustice

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Mitch Coleman @mitchcol.bsky.social · 22h

Our weekly protest about to get underway in Montague, MI. Every Friday, noon-1.

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Edinburgh O'Clock @edinburghclock.bsky.social · 23h

Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train. A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin @tomduffinphotos.bsky.social. Please repost with your own caption.

Delicious images of Edinburgh from Tom Duffin

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De Correspondent @decorrespondent.nl · 02/10/2026

Het onderzoek dat we publiceerden over de migratiedeal tussen Italië en Albanië is genomineerd voor de Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism 2026! Helaas sluit Italië nog altijd migranten op in Albanië en maakt ook Nederland concrete plannen om migranten in andere landen te gaan opvangen.

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Ons onderzoek over migranten die opgesloten worden in Albanië is actueler dan ooit (en genomineerd voor een prijs)

We zijn genomineerd voor de Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism 2026! Helaas sluit Italië nog altijd migranten op in Albanië – en maakt ook Nederland concrete plannen om migranten in andere la...

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Lissa Gray Art @lissagrayart.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's National Black Dog Day! Every year hundreds of thousands of dogs are euthanized in the US through no fault of their own. Unfortunately black dogs are often the first to be put on death row 😢 Please consider opening your heart and home to a black rescue dog 💙🐾 #nationalblackdogday #dogs

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Euronews @euronews.com · 02/10/2026

The new centre in Athens will provide cognitive training, occupational and music therapy, plus services for prevention, diagnosis and ongoing patient monitoring.

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Greece to set up a new national dementia centre

The new centre in Athens will provide cognitive training, occupational and music therapy, plus services for prevention, diagnosis and ongoing patient monitoring.

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Leo Lucassen @leol.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Afgelopen maandag gaf ik mijn afscheidscollege aan de Universiteit Leiden met als rode draad waarom het zo moeilijk is (geworden) om historische kennis te laten doordringen in het publiek debat. Hierbij de pdf: scholarlypublications.universiteitleiden.nl/access/item%...

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JBC @johnbcaddell.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

behold beautifully bundled #butterflies #InsectThursday #insects #bugs

Monarch butterflies wintering at Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz, CA

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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Release ALL the Epstein files NOW!

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sky @scrutacieli.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Nel buio si nascondono le stelle.

Foto a largo campo e a lunga posa di un tratto di Via Lattea tra Cigno e Volpetta.
Ogni spillo di luce è una stella. Ognuno.

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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Autumn in Cotswolds 🍂🍁 England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Edinburgh Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

WARNING: The Ellison family is about to own CBS News AND CNN. A judge just cleared the deal. Closing: days away. When one family controls what tens of millions watch, democracy loses a watchdog. Independent media isn't a luxury. It's your last line of defense.

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Cavin Osborn @boyfrombruce.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Subtle but beautiful. A female Mulga Parrot coming into land at a bird hide in Gluepot Reserve. #birds #gluepotreserve

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Biggie @biggienotsmalls.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Shinjuku Alley , Tokyo, Japan. Photography by Theodore Lee on Flickr.

Framed overhead by a lush canopy of faux crimson maple leaves (momiji), the narrow pedestrian corridor of Shinjuku’s Omoide Yokocho (“Memory Lane”) glows under the warm amber light of paper lanterns (chōchin) and retro illuminated signboards (kanban). On either side, tiny izakaya and yakitori stalls display menu boards and daily offerings, while patrons wander down the tight asphalt path between weathered timber facades. The scene evokes a rich sensory atmosphere: the intoxicating aroma of charcoal-grilled skewers (sumibi-yaki) and rich dashi broth wafting into the evening air, the gentle clink of beer glasses and hushed chatter within counter-seated stalls, the cool touch of autumn air, and the cozy warmth radiated by glowing paper lamps along the passageway.
Originating as a bustling black market (yami-ichi) in the immediate post-World War II period, Omoide Yokocho preserves the intimate, nostalgic scale of mid-century Tokyo amid the surrounding metropolis of towering skyscrapers. The alley represents a masterclass in micro-architecture and spatial efficiency (kyōsho), where micro-bars seating only six to eight guests thrive side-by-side. The seasonal hanging of autumn foliage reflects kisetsukan—the deep-seated Japanese appreciation for seasonal transitions—bringing the poetry of nature into dense urban nightlife. Every hand-painted wooden sign, paper lantern, and compact kitchen layout demonstrates a urban form of monozukuri (artisanal care and ingenuity), maintaining an enduring haven of traditional street-food culture and neighborhood camaraderie.

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De Correspondent @decorrespondent.nl · 01/10/2026

De eerste keer dat Michelle van Tongerloo iemand zich zag wassen in het toilet van de bibliotheek, begon ze anders naar de ruimte te kijken. In Rotterdam zijn er nog maar weinig plekken waar je kunt verblijven zonder iets te kopen, presteren of ergens naartoe te werken. De bieb is een uitzondering.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In this vintage black-and-white mid-20th century photograph, the young maiko Hisagiku stands at the wooden threshold of a teahouse (ochaya).

In this vintage black-and-white photograph, the young maiko Hisagiku stands at the wooden threshold of a teahouse (ochaya), gracefully raising a dark cloth noren curtain with one hand. She wears a long-sleeved furisode kimono decorated with bold, dynamic circular geometric patterns, secured with a dark brocade obi and elevated on high wooden okobo clogs above a moist stone pavement. Above her, white calligraphic lettering on the dark curtain and a carved wooden plaque frame the entrance, contrasting with the deep shadows of the doorway. Her gentle smile as she parts the curtain captures an evocative, multi-sensory moment: the crisp click of wooden okobo on wet cobblestones, the cool scent of aged timber and dyed fabric, the play of light and shade across the threshold, and the quiet allure of the traditional flower quarters.
Dating from the mid-20th century, this portrait offers a glimpse into Japan's traditional flower and willow world (karyūkai). As an apprentice geisha, a maiko’s attire—from her high okobo clogs and elaborately styled natural hair (nihongami) to her floor-sweeping furisode—embodies centuries of refined Japanese dress history and performance traditions. The noren hanging at the doorway of the ochaya serves both as a commercial signpost and a physical divider between the public street and the private realm of entertainment. Every element in the composition—from the hand-dyed textile motifs and hand-carved footwear to the timber joinery of the entryway—reflects monozukuri (artisanal mastery), elevating everyday architectural and garment design into a timeless cultural art form.

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Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

She's a 94 year old Jewish human rights lawyer. She's been arrested under terrorism legislation for opposing genocide. The least we can do is to listen.

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