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The view from where I'm standing

@justjones43.bsky.social
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Standing at the U.S. corner of Social determinants of health & Common sense and wondering where everyone else is. Proud C-3er 🇨🇦 ME/CFS warrior Free-thinker. Sometimes my thoughts wander off and I have to go look for them. 📷 are mine, unless reposts.

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🇨🇦 👊🇨🇦 @sorry-iamcanadian.bsky.social · 1h
When two seasons collide. Charlevoix, Québec www.tourisme-charlevoix.com/en/themes/sc...
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 3m
How do I put spider pictures as a muted word? 😂
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 8h
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme chosen by @atlanticbirding.bsky.social is: #Dawn; any bird captured at sunrise. Alt. is #Dusk; any bird captured at sunset. #ECK #Sunset
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 8h
Peter Graves Disease
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 8h
An indoor/outdoor pool with the indoor pool being a therapy pool enclosed in a solarium with lots of plants.
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 19h
Please note that I changed my display name from 'ME/CFS warrior' to 'The view from where I'm standing' Joined as 'ME/CFS warrior' to raise awareness for chronic illness. As I’ve settled in, I wanted a name that encompasses my love for photography, sociology, and the perspective I view life through.
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 21h
Sending care to @robcrank68.bsky.social for his and his family's loss. May you find moments of peace in nature, and may the beauty of the world around you remind you of the love and connection to your departed loved one that abides. #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Paridae #NatureTherapy #Connection #ECK
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 22h
No need to apologize at all. Grief is such a fine balance of allowing yourself (and mum - 68 yrs is a 💔) time to grieve and finding healing in distraction. It's never the same for anyone. We can wait for as long and as many times as you need. Condolences for your loss and peace be with you.
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Disabled people need more support. Most ableds believe if you get “sick enough” help will magically appear. That if you get worse, more help will arrive. It doesn’t work like that. Unless you have family or deep pockets, you are on your own. Abuse is rampant. Suffering is inevitable.
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
You're so kind and your kindness is greatly appreciated! Happy to have connected and wishing you a beautiful end to your week! 🫶🕊️🍃🧡
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Who?
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
The wealthiest in our country should pay their fair share into Social Security. Scrap the cap!
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
It's a fake news story.
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Please fact check before posting #news stories and/or provide a credible source. This appears to be fake news story.
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
As a lifelong learner, who went back to finish my college degree at age 49, I love this comment!
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Aww 😁... right back at you! 💙🍁💙🫶😉🖐️
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
#BirdOfTheDay = #JKLM ​ Mallard ​I was heartbroken when this gentle brooding Mallard passed shortly after this photo. Being witness to her nest dedication & quiet presence felt sacred. Bittersweetly, saved her eggs & connected with an amazing wildlife rehabber! #BirdsOfBluesky #NaturePhotography
Side profile of a female Mallard standing upright on green grass, showing her speckled brown feathers, orange feet, and a bright iridescent blue patch on her wing.
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Throwing it back to an October trip to the historic streets of Québec City - when I was there exploring my Canadian heritage. A fond nod to a time when Canada was viewed and respected as our neighbor. 🇨🇦 #ThrowbackThursday #PhotoSky #QuebecCity #Canada #ShareCanGeo #PhotographersOfBluesky #ECK #TBT
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac hotel


A large, historic grand hotel featuring Chateauesque architectural style, red brick, and green copper roofing rises dramatically on a steep, tree-covered hill illuminated with fall foliage. Below the hill, a row of traditional European-style stone and historic buildings lines the street level under a soft, overcast dusk sky.
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
My take on Kelly Clarkson: Tacky to air grievances online before reaching out privately. Dropping "idiot" is wild given the circumstances. Who still posts on X? Celebrities make way too much money. The automaton bird itself is amazing, though: blisskolb.com/singing-bird...
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Singing Bird on Wall — Bliss Kolb design
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
That's funny about the knee thing, given they're shorebirds. 😂 Given the history of birds being used in battle, the Monty Python skit isn't far off. Glad we see birds as nature here on Bluesky! ✨️
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Thank you! ✨️📷🙂🙏
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Thank you; that's very kind. 🙏 Half the time, I'm not even sure if they're good enough to post. Most pics were taken from my phone. I bought my phone for the camera on it. ✨️🤳
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Helen's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #ShoreBirds Sanderling. It's tiny compared to the waves. #ECK #BirdsOfBluesky #birdphotography #NaturePhotography #PhotographersOfBlueSky
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
#WaterfallWednesday #Canada 🇨🇦 I was visiting #NiagaraFalls and met a Ring-billed Gull. Learning that I was a nice American, the gull dropped a little package at his feet and asked me to deliver his gift of diplomacy back home. Any idea who the gift might be for? @mark-carney.bsky.social ? 😜
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Why can't all country leaders fight with a sense of humor? (I'm from the U.S., btw). Think of how much better the world would be. Well played. Elbows Up! 🇨🇦
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
I don't know that tower, but when I read roller blades, I was like dang, that's crazy. Until I saw your correction. Not that roller skates is much safer. 😂
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
#Sunset First picture I like for the sunbeams and the second for the cloud reflection in the creek #NaturePhotography #ECK #BlueTue
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
#BirdOfTheDay = Bird #LookingDown #BlueJay #BlueTue #Wildlife #BirdWatching #NaturePhotography #BirdsOfBluesky
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
You say that like it's a bad thing. Maybe then we'd have affordable housing, healthcare, and better gas prices. My life has only gotten better under Democratic presidents.
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Ilhan Omar's family fled Somalia in the 90's. Her father was a working, law-abiding citizen from everything I've read. I stand with Ilhan Omar! @repilhan.bsky.social @sanders.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @klobuchar.senate.gov @whipkclark.bsky.social @ocasio-cortez.house.gov
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
I'd be curious to know how much money was spent on federal officers at Rep. Ilhan Omar's house today - given federal officers receive premium holiday pay. $10,000/hr? She isn't a U.S. security threat. My tax 💵 should go towards #UniversalHealthcare instead of federal #Harassment #News 💵🚽
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No Planet B Photography @noplanetbphoto.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
The #brown coloration of wood creepers like this Strong-billed is perfect for blending in as they move about trees #Ecuador #BirdoftheDay #birdphotography #nature #EastCoastKin #birds #bird #birdwatchers #birdlovers #birdlife #birdsofsouthamerica #noplanetbphotography www.noplanetbphotography.art
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
In today's political and social climate, marginalized groups and those who stand in solidarity with them, stand to be a target. I want our Congress to represent the diverse citizens of the US - including citizens such as @repilhan.bsky.social I want checks and balances and not abuses of power.
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Pat G🇨🇦 🍁🏳️‍🌈🍉 @pguist.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I stand with Ilhan. ~ John Pavlovitz
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Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Thinking of the people whose land we live on Check the comments for ways to give back to Native Americans #HumansOfBlueSky #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography
A Native American boy dancing in traditional dress on the grass as an older man plays a drum and sings. They're in front of an old building in Santa Fe and next to a tree.
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Both #ColumbusDay & #IndigenousPeoplesDay are responses to historical violence: 📜Columbus Day was a 1892 peace offering after a mob killed Italian Americans, triggered by a dying police chief's blame. 🪶 Indigenous Peoples’ Day confronts the colonial genocide started by Columbus. #History#Peace🕊
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
We all deserve to be fed, housed, educated, and treated with dignity by society. Healthcare, food, and housing are basic human rights. When our systems fail, we must advocate and #vote for robust social infrastructure. #UniversalHealthcare #MikeMyers #MedicareForAll #HumanDignity 🎨 Art by Toonzee
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🇨🇦 👊🇨🇦 @sorry-iamcanadian.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Actor, Mike Myers, claims that he would be “nothing without Canada”. He was a direct beneficiary of many Canadian social services. A leg up is not a hand out. 👏 Video: CBCNews/TikTok
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
#ColorADay #PinkMon Panama Rose #Bloomscrolling #MacroMonday
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
#BirdOfTheDay theme is #Brown, any bird with Brown in its plumage. A little busier than my typical photos. #Doves was yesterday and this photo was my second choice and fits today's theme so.... #ECK #NaturePhotography #Birds
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🇨🇦 @busylorns.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I laughed WAY too hard at this! 😂
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Thanks Robyn! I'm new-ish to Stunday and didn't know you created it. Thanks for that! ✨️👏
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I wish we didn't have to, as these birds don't deserve it, but thank you. 🤍
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Thanks Rob! It was a cool experience. I have a bunch of photos from that day and I'm still not sure which is the best one. 🤷‍♀️
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
#ColorADay #OrangeSun #Stunday Enjoying the sunset with a Great Blue Heron (aka Fred) #ECK #Photography
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Thanks for sharing. It's sad. I knew nothing of pigeon racing, or the psychological manipulation and money involved, before this experience. It's akin to releasing your dog into traffic and standing across the street with your other dog, imo.
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
He ended up dying after further treatment with a trained rescuer. At least he knew some version of care, kindness, and love before he died - which I think he understood. Even the biker that saw him in the street, just tossed him on to the grass without checking on him. Me neither!
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Alt #BirdOfTheDay is Pigeons or Doves I temporarily rescued a racing pigeon that had been hit by a car. Up to 60% of racing pigeons get lost, injured, or die during a race. If you race pigeons, you're not my kind of person. This is him. #EndAnimalExploitation #BirdsOfBluesky
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The view from where I'm standing @from-my-viewpoint.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Ruin a book by adding a word: The Let Them Vote Theory
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