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Johnson Bridgwater (JB)

@johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social

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South Shore, Lake Superior; Upper Peninsula; dad; musician; nature lover; paddler; birder; hiker; writer; photog; advocate; skilled and experienced environmentalist, organizer, & campaigner. Climate change is VERY REAL. My day job: www.wisconsinrivers.org

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Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 1h

I have never stopped to try to figure out the love of #deathmetal in #Scandinavia, but it's entertaining as a #comedy #movie. #Finnish #cinema en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_T...

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Heavy Trip - Wikipedia

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Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

"Lovers ... Keep on lovin'..." #HigherGround A song about Stevie's past lives... I hope this week is #joyous and #powerful for all of you #StevieWonder #song Released July 1973 #album #Innervisions youtu.be/1esf0efHbjM?...

YouTube video by Stevie Wonder - Topic

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#goodnight, #Bluesky, it was a stunner #sunset tonight.

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#LakeSuperior this morning. I am staying just 15mns away this week. #Wisconsin. You can just see #RedCliff #Reservation and #MadelineIsland on the #horizon. #peace #love #joy #ApostleIslands

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

One of the #greatest pieces of #nostalgia set to #music. This #song and #video made me cry. #bassguitar courtesy #Phish #bassist #MikeGordon. #BigWheelAndOthers #Released October, 2013 #CassMcCombs #masterpiece #MorningStar #skaterforlife youtu.be/2lKF_G1hXsE?...

Cass McCombs - Morning Star

YouTube video by guillermo alvarado

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#CarpeDiem and then take a #nap. It's a good combo. #naturephotos #sunrise

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Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

#HolyToledo! How did I miss this #Prince #song in #StillSmokin' ??? #Delirious Released 1982 #album 1999 #CheechandChong

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The #heavyweights are hanging around on this blustery day! (I visually verify Merlin claims). All three of these were individuals who were interactive-- I think there's something about this moment of weather... #birding #birds #birdwatching #raven #white-throatedsparrow #pileatedwoodpecker

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#Viburnum #acerifolium found on my walk this a.m., beautiful #berries/ #seeds. #fallfoliage Northern #Wisconsin #nativeplants #plants #fallcolors I accidentally typed "native pants" first .. which would make a good band name.

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Bees were buzzing... they completely ignored me, frantic for a last meal. #bees #pollinators #flowers #pollen #aster

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Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#color #colors #magic #alchemy #peace #love #joy #fallfoliage today in #Wisconsin.

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Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Been a long time since I was excited about an upcoming release. Feels good! #newmusic #Caoilfhionn #SvaneborgKardyb

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This one goes out to my fellow 'sotan, @elgringofeo.bsky.social , and you all know why.😁 I did not realize fall was supposed to have heat waves... #Smokin'PotintheHotCity #ArchersofLoaf #TheSpeedofCattle Released 1996 youtu.be/J5YFMBffJ7s?...

Smokin' Pot In The Hot City

YouTube video by Archers Of Loaf - Topic

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#goodnight from my window looking at #Hurley #Wisconsin and a #stunning #lemon #sunset #sunsetpics

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Having trouble getting through the #workweek? Da' #blues got you in their grip? Just #juiceit, as we used to say in #motocross #parlance... Or just #GetFucked, mate! #TheChats #6LGTR Released 2022 #AussieRock #OzRock "Don't need a big, flash, fancy car..." youtu.be/5z7J5paGoAo?...

The Chats - Get Fukced (Full Album)

YouTube video by BALIFON

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Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Dated video, but in a good way, reminding me of a different time and place... "Hallelujah, here she come..." #Skateaway #DireStraights #MakingMovies #music #rockandroll Released 1980 youtu.be/vcwl-Q7pAtY?...

Dire Straits - Skateaway (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by DireStraitsVEVO

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JBGarrity Photography @joegarrity.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If you look closely, you can see the moss mantis' newly formed wing buds. Her next and final molt will produce fully developed adult wings. #naturephotography #nature #wildlife #macrophotography #macro #prayingmantis #insects #eastcoastkin #photography

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Well, #goodmorning with a little #sunrise #joy.

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

#goodnight, enjoy my #sunset from earlier.

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Pretty much perfect on this cool, wet, cloudy fall day... #btyog is pretty perfect as well. Released 2018 Album #SlowAir Band #StillCorners #SadMovies #Music youtu.be/ICTiVhgqlQg?...

Still Corners - Sad Movies

YouTube video by Summer Fossils

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On the verge of the 80's, released in 1979. Always undeniably #cool, but somehow things felt muted for this album, maybe a little too smooth? Maybe one giant #hangover? But still damn good! All the #musicalexpression you in a #RoxyMusic #song. #Manifesto #Ain'tthatSo youtu.be/YO2huHlPDW0?...

Roxy Music - Ain't That So (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by RoxyMusicVEVO

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Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"Beat Box" by English avant-garde synth-pop group Art of Noise was released as the group's first single in December 1983. It still sounds #fresh, that is #impressive... #music #ArtofNoise #singles youtu.be/JSWhzsGY3hA?...

Art Of Noise - Beat Box (Diversion One) [1984] HQ HD

YouTube video by ReelRecordTape

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

When I think of #HarveyKeitel I think of #EarthWindandFire #weird #movie #That'stheWayoftheWorld. Record executives want a record producer to focus on a lame white pop act... To keep his creative integrity, #Buckmaster carefully begins to fight the system... youtu.be/lO5psGZyOiQ?...

That's The Way Of The World | FULL MOVIE | Harvey Keitel, Earth Wind & Fire | Music Drama

YouTube video by Shout! Studios

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This made my day! I would love to see #StewartCopeland tour with remaining boys as #RUSH. This has some clips with #neilpeart before he passed. 🥰. It's basically a mini documentary. youtu.be/wbVrlY-YwgY?...

Rush/Stewart Copeland (The Police) - New World Man

YouTube video by Thomas Loop

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#Steelhead #fishing is getting underway here in the #UpperPeninsula of #Michigan, as the fish push up to the waterfalls, but no bites today and only one jumper-- with the weather and the view I didn't even care... #naturephotos #fallfoliage #rivers #Blackriver

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Things that are #red in the #fall (and today!). Went wandering around... It is cool, cloufy, and wet here. #UpperPeninsula #sumac #berries #maple #leaves #mapletree #appletree #apples

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A pair of #trumpeterswans are bulking up preparing to head south, a familiar site across most lakes in my area right now as #Fallfoliage and #fall itself settle in... #birds #birdwatching #naturepics #migration

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A perfect #companion. You could kill them with a rock, they sorta freeze up around humans. But don't worry little fella, we are #friends not #dinnerpartners this day. #UpNorth #birding #ruffedgrouse

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

FallFoliage at my local lakes this a.m., including a #paddling trip #paddler #kayaking #Wisconsin #LeafPeeping, #FallColors, #AutumnVibes, #FallRoadTrip, #AutumnLeaves, #NaturePhotography, #wisconsinfall, #FallTravel, #ScenicViews

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

For the umpteenth time... I begin the journey for... #THEDARKCRYSTAL #comfortfood #jimhenson #movies

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

When I feel illness coming on, I #supercharge myself with #fresh #homecooking preferably mostly #garden #vegetables. Today, it's #roasted #asparagus #soup, MMMMMM. We are simply a #frequency and all #food either lowers or raises our personal frequency. #Processedfood null to negative frequency.

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#LittleWing #JimiHendrix I don't know why seeing the #Moon made me wanna listen to this #song. View of the moon out my window below, YT link here: youtu.be/cVZbaDxKGaA?...

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#EnbridgeOUTNOW #getradical #actnow Please join with other environmental protectors (and ME) call Governor Evers' office with a clear and direct request: "Enbridge out now!" CALL NOW... please! Governor Evers: Call 608-266-1212. Press 1 if prompted. WI DNR Secretary Hyun: Call 608-266-2252.

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This is possibly the most post-50's #perfect #rockandroll #single ever, released July 1977, ahead of #BadReputation #album in September. #THINLIZZY #PhilLynott It has elements of the past, the present, and the future which to me is what makes a #classic... youtu.be/u7NlVJiHK6Y?...

Dancing In The Moonlight (It's Caught Me In A Spotlight) (BBC Session 01/08/1977)

YouTube video by Thin Lizzy - Topic

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Man, new and moving... New band too, #TheChromeHearts "I hope you're alright, alright today And everything is easy and going well There was a struggle going on yesterday Let's try to get a grip now and let it go..." #NeilYoung #DayafterDay Released September 2026 youtu.be/RZpd2yiwmKw?...

Neil Young & The Chrome Hearts - Day After Day (Official Lyric Video)

YouTube video by neilyoungchannel

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is an #artist my kid likes, this is from last year, 2025-- pretty #groovy, I like it. I give it the #Dadrock #SealofApproval #SheCleansUp #FatherJohnMisty youtu.be/pVzu0M0LWTM?...

Father John Misty - She Cleans Up (Official Video)

YouTube video by Father John Misty

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My friend shared the most beautiful knowledge when we stood #processing #wildrice at #ricecamp last weekend. "When those #children go #running and #laughing across the #land, they #heal it as they go..." DJ, thank you for these #words! #Manoomin is #healing.

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#Manoomin #camp or #ricecamp was #amazing . A few #snapshots from 150 people getting together to share #love and #joy. #Minnesota #Wisconsin #Michigan

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Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It was a weird phenomenon, #NewOrder took the US youth culture like a tidal wave. Ahh, the #80's... Listening to #RockoverLondon hunched over my #radio midnight Sundays... Oh to be young and so utterly depressed-- thankful to have survived, and that is no joke. youtu.be/9-NFosnfd2c?...

New Order - Substance 1987 (Disc One)

YouTube video by Immunity to Melancholy

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#NashvilleRebel #WaylonJennings #Waymore'sBlues Released 1975 If you want to get to heaven, gotta D-I-E You gotta put on your coat and T-I-E Want to get the rabbit out of the L-O-G You gotta make a commotion like D-O-G Like D-O-G, like D-O-G yeah... youtu.be/BLtmkEPo0Pc?...

Waymore's Blues

YouTube video by Waylon Jennings - Topic

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Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Such a #beautiful #song, born out of #BonnyLightHorseman which launched during COVID, January 2020. "Don't you, break my heart..." #DeepinLove #acousticguitar #EricDJohnson youtu.be/NeN7-uW55A4?...

Bonny Light Horseman - Deep In Love (official audio)

YouTube video by 37d03d

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Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#beautiful #sunset tonight over #Hurley #Wisconsin

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#fallweather makes me #maudlin. I am now a father myself, but I still miss my dad. My dad loved #RogerMiller and Sunday evenings before I went back to school for the week he would play Roger Miller #8tracks for us. #KingoftheRoad Released 1965. youtu.be/mulT5p1cAsE?...

King Of The Road (Re-Recorded In Stereo)

YouTube video by Roger Miller - Topic

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

More #moon #music Don't tell anybody, but I was briefly a #NewAge, uh, follower? Anyway, some of the music is great. 1986 #AndreasVollenweider #DowntotheMoon youtu.be/yTPasQwcZv4?...

Andreas Vollenweider – Down To The Moon [1986]

YouTube video by x funktion

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

My #favoritephoto from #ricingsticks #ricecamp session. These are #awesome #woodworking tools ( #mallet and mini #froe )and ricing sticks that Joe made with them.

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Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#Sunrise with #turkeys #Wisconsin

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

This is my #favoritephoto from an event today. This is a #cornmeal maker, a big #mortarandpestle sorta. Anyway... #YELLOWBIRCH and #redmaple tools, #handmade by the man himself, as they say, in the photo

A traditional wooden mortar and pestle made from hardwood trees, yellow birch and red maple.

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Released 1976 #WildMountainHoney #FlyLikeanEagle #SteveMiller Mellow on my mind, cool, completely clouded over, just heavenly in my book. #fallfoliage just started, I will be posting some pretty stunning photos in a week or so, I live in a #leafpeepers hotspot... youtu.be/Qc47OScSW3M?...

Wild Mountain Honey

YouTube video by Steve Miller Band - Topic

Johnson Bridgwater (JB) @johnsonbridgwater.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Another #winner of a #sunrise #UpNorth. #Michigan #UpperPeninsula

Reposted by Johnson Bridgwater (JB)

cmehou.bsky.social @cmehou.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

wkfr.com/ixp/43/p/mic... #PorcupineMountains #UpperPeninsula #Autumn

America Has Spoken: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Has the Best Autumn Views in the Country

Three years running, the U.P. has taken the crown for best fall foliage in the nation.