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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Purple coneflower still showing off in the fall #NativePlants #autumnblooms #bloomscrolling

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Wednesday Gnocchi Missed the tradition of the 29th but here we are, making up for it on the 30th.

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Is anyone really buying houses at these prices and with these rates? Every time I open Zillow it looks like houses are more expensive and interest rates are higher.

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This baby followed me home last night. I went for a walk and heard loud meowing. About an hour later it was still meowing. I came closer and it appeared behind me. It started headbutting and lightly scratching. I gave it a few pets and it just kept following me all the way inside. #cats #philly

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Rockledge Auto Show 9-13-2026

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I was beginning to lose hope of seeing these guys in my garden but we found two! #nativeplants #monarchs

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Carpenter Bee munching on the Blue Lobelia #nativeplants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

These guys are feasting on the Mountain Mints #NativePlants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Bumble bee nomming on Great Blue Lobelia #NativePlants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Would having fully self sustainable Data Centers make them slightly more appealing to some people? These structures could be powered with solar energy. IKEA had been doing this for decades. They also could have closed loop systems to cool and reuse the same non-potable wastewater.

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Great Blue Lobelias somehow thriving on their own despite my lack of time to care for them. #NativePlants Being a dad for 2 young children takes a lot of time from gardening and yard work 😬

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Next year's Sweetbay Magnolias survived some of the hottest days and worst droughts we've had on record and the worst air quality in recent years. (And also some neglect after becoming a father again) They look almost ready but we need to get them through at least one more winter. #nativeplants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Cardinal Flowers starting to show off #nativeplants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Extreme heat in the Northeast but the Natives in our small yard are doing alright. #nativeplants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Coral Honeysuckle in the backyard. #nativeplants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I'm just gonna put this out here: The most effective crime deterrent isn't police or military force but sustainable economic opportunity.

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Scarlet Beebalm popping and saying hello to the neighbors. #nativeplants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Didn't know I was going to get this in the mail. This is cool!

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

New addition: Climbing (Prairie) Rose #NativePlants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Native Plant Sale in Newtown Pennsylvania on Saturday May 9th maps.app.goo.gl/vwJwCoskeHBS... #NativePlants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Sweetbay Magnolia blooming slightly earlier this year in our front garden. #NativePlants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Virginia Bluebells starting to come out. #NativePlants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

As requested, the city planted a native tree in our sidewalk. Canadian/Shadbush Servicetree Thank you Street Tree Philadelphia! #NativePlants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Eastern Carpenter Bee loving the Eastern Bluestar #NativePlants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

New release from Puerto Rican icons, Cultura Profética 🇵🇷 I remember first listening to them as a young teenager before leaving the island in 2001. Damn, I'm old.

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Cultura Profética - Déjame Entrar (Video Oficial)

YouTube video by Cultura Profética Oficial

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

For Earth Month we have planted about 10 new species of native shrubs and perennials around our Philadelphia home. We are still missing one which is set to arrive next week. I'll have to count but I estimate we have about 25 different types of plants now. #NativePlants

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

These Bluestar girls came to say "Hello!" #NativePlants

Blooming native Eastern Blue Star perennials with blue flowers in front of Moss Phlox with pink flowers and another Eastern Bluestar behind.

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The native garden is starting to come back to life

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I use Sunday Lawn Care to fertilize my lawn and improve the soil health for some of my native plants. It uses natural, eco-friendly, and organic fertilizers rather than synthetic chemicals. Their products are formulated with bio-based ingredients to promote soil health and sustainable growth.

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Sunday Lawn Care

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

First time buying a garden flag. I guess I'm a middle aged guy now.

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Some lesser known talent from Puerto Rico. (Not reggaeton or trap) youtu.be/-WnQA0x1hQ8?...

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Los Wálters - Dulce Picante (Official Video 2012)

YouTube video by Los Wálters

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Taking a break to share some family flufiness

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

A joyful start to the day which will likely be ruined by the news at any time.

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Winter apocalypse approaching. Time to make soup.

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

I don't typically share my home made dishes here but maybe I should start. Spaghetti with eggplant, tahini, and oregano oil sauce.

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Terrorist Bolivarian groups have operated in the region for years. While the head may have been removed, it doesn't mean that Bolivarianism will go down quietly, if at all. Unlike Iraq, this region is close enough for these groups to cause real economic and infrastructural damage with little effort.

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

My Thanksgiving Contribution: Butternut squash gnocchi (made from scratch) on my brown butter, garlic and sage sauce. Managed to capture a pic of the leftover at least.

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JBen @juliben.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

This is counting 20% of how much we'd save from vehicles sitting on traffic jams. To further increase savings we need: - Very frequent service on major bus and train lines - Reliable buses with dedicated lanes - More Park-and-Ride routes - Transit oriented development - Traffic pricing policies

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