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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 31m

Scientist, inventor & women's rights campaigner Eunice Foote died #OTD in 1888. She was the first to demonstrate the greenhouse effect (heat-absorbing properties) of carbon dioxide (CO2), laying the scientific groundwork for #climatechange research. #WomenInSTEM

A warm-toned, sepia-style artistic illustration depicting Eunice Newton Foote, a 19th-century American scientist, viewed from behind in a softly lit laboratory setting. She stands facing away from the viewer, her back to us, wearing a period-appropriate mid-19th-century dress with puffed short sleeves, an off-the-shoulder neckline, and a full skirt. Her dark hair is styled in an elegant updo with soft curls and a decorative comb or ribbon at the back. She holds an open scientific notebook or paper in both hands at chest height, reading it attentively. The background shows a detailed Victorian-era lab interior with wooden shelves, glass apparatus including tall cylinders and tubes, a bell jar, a thermometer or barometer-like instrument, and other scientific equipment on tables and walls, evoking a sense of quiet discovery and early experimental science. Drawing by Carlyn Iverson, NOAA.

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Katherine @wordwatcher.bsky.social · 1h

“Master Bedroom” is a 1965 tempera painting by American realist artist Andrew Wyeth, featuring his golden retriever, Rattler, sleeping on a bed.

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 52m

The feed wouldn't load for a while. I'm glad it's not just me. I thought I might have been hacked.

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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 1h

Ahhh, tomorrow, my favourite month begins…Goodnight. 🖼️ Tuesday Riddell

Two eyes peer through the stems of yellow foliage and white flowers in the darkness, in the foreground, a snail walks leaving a trail and one flower has fallen to the ground. A moth flies above the flowers. Painting.

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Rivka @theasraidance.bsky.social · 2h

Jack O' Lantern Illustration by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite

Illustration of three winged fairies walking through a forest under a full moon. An elf-like piper is leading the way, carrying a lantern. They're being followed by some rabbits, and some small birds and an owl in flight are also accompanying them. Ink and wash, 1916.

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 2h

Ladies and gentlemen, the new poop...I mean pope. Ordained himself right there in front of God and everybody.

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 2h

Not controversial if you only count the 50 or so people that he talks to.

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 4h

And, that's how he "self-polices" AI.

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 4h

The public doesn't know because it's only good for the elite, not the "public".

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 6h

Burning Of The Midnight Lamp - Jimi Hendrix "And I continue to BURN the same old lamp."

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 7h

Are they afraid to use a domestic planes?

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Njal Nova @njalnova.bsky.social · 8h

The Long Light: Twenty Nordic Landscapes (1880–1920) 19. Frits Thaulow — Winter at the River Simoa (1883) Norwegian

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Jay Troyer @gr8flbluejay.bsky.social · 8h

Elin Danielson-Gambogi, Finnish (1861-1919), Potato Harvesters, 1893, oil on canvas, 148 x 115 cm, Tampere Art Museum, Tampere, Finland

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 8h

Rooted in the ancient swordsmanship traditions (kenjutsu) of Japan's samurai class, Kendo ("the Way of the Sword") evolved into a modern martial discipline dedicated to physical, mental, and spiritual self-cultivation.

Emerging from deep, pitch-black shadow, a Kendo martial artist leaps mid-air in a moment of explosive vitality and absolute concentration. Clad in rich, indigo-dyed keikogi and hakama, and fitted with full armor—men (helmet), dō (chest protector), kote (gauntlets), and tare (waist armor)—the practitioner extends a shinai (bamboo sword) directly forward in a powerful, thrusting posture. A sharp spotlight illuminates the lacquered surface of the dō and the metallic grille of the men, carving the practitioner's silhouette against the dark background. Bare feet hover above a circular pool of light on the floor, conveying a sense of weightlessness suspended in time. The scene evokes an intense sensory atmosphere: the sharp kiai (spirit shout) echoing across a wooden dōjō, the swift slice of bamboo through crisp air, the scent of indigo-dyed cotton and aged leather, and the palpable tension hanging in the air just before impact.

Rooted in the ancient swordsmanship traditions (kenjutsu) of Japan's samurai class, Kendo ("the Way of the Sword") evolved into a modern martial discipline dedicated to physical, mental, and spiritual self-cultivation. Beyond physical technique, the practice adheres to the foundational principle of kiken-tai-ichi—the complete unification of spirit (ki), sword (ken), and body (tai) in a single, decisive strike. The handcrafted equipment, from the indigo cotton fabrics to the lacquered armor and hand-assembled bamboo shinai, reflects the enduring tradition of monozukuri (artisanal mastery and material craftsmanship), where every piece of gear serves both practical protection and spiritual dignity.

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Njal Nova @njalnova.bsky.social · 8h

The Long Light: Twenty Nordic Landscapes (1880–1920) 20. Nils Kreuger — Horse by the Shore (Summer Night) (1902)

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 8h

I remember it well. We still had black and white TV.

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Professor Darkness @professordarkness.bsky.social · 13h

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Dreamcatcher @dreamcatcher01.bsky.social · 12h

Female House Sparrow A moment of bird zen...

A brown and tan female House Sparrow is perched on the top of a tree. There are no leaves but the background is a blurry green.

📷 Dreamcatcher

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Edwin & Pete @edwinandpete.com · 12h

#602 Interesting Times 📰🤔🏡❤️🤣 #EdwinAndPete #comic #peace #zen #YouMatter #smile

#602 Interesting Times
Edwin: “Things get stranger by the day.”
Pete: “Excellent. I was beginning to worry reality had run out of ideas.”

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Jay Troyer @gr8flbluejay.bsky.social · 9h

Daphne Todd, British (1947- ), Dr Polly Matzinger, 1984, 101.6 x 76.2 cm

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 9h

Mandolin Wind - Rod Stewart "But you chose to STAY, STAY and keep me warm through the coldest winter I've ever known."

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 23h

😂😂😂

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The words "tRump" and "morally" are likely to burst into flames when placed too closely together.

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Moody Blues Iron Butterfly Cream Hot Tuna Animals Elvin Bishop Group Led Zeppelin

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sleeping Buddha, Nanzoin Temple, Fukuoka, Japan.

Gently resting its head upon its hand in peaceful meditation, the colossal bronze Reclining Buddha (Nehanzō) reclines against a backdrop of dense mountain foliage. The statue’s soft verdigris patina glows beneath a diffuse sky, highlighting the calm, serene contours of its closed eyes, sculpted hair curls (nikkei), and golden byakugō mark on its forehead. In the foreground, neat rows of dark stone memorial steles, meticulously engraved with gilded Japanese characters, stand like quiet guardians at the foot of the monumental figure. The scene invokes an ethereal sensory atmosphere: the crisp mountain air of Sasaguri, the fragrant drift of burning incense from nearby altars, the rustle of cedar leaves in the valley breeze, and a profound, enveloping silence that settles over the sacred sanctuary
Located at Nanzo-in Temple in Sasaguri, Fukuoka Prefecture, this grand bronze monument—stretching 41 meters in length, 11 meters in height, and weighing approximately 300 tons—is celebrated as one of the largest bronze statues in the world. Erected in 1995, the Nehanzō was constructed to house sacred Buddhist relics gifted from Myanmar as an expression of gratitude for decades of medical supplies and humanitarian aid provided by the temple. Nanzo-in also serves as the chief location on the historic Sasaguri 88 Temple Pilgrimage route, welcoming pilgrims into the forested hills of Kyushu. The extraordinary bronze casting and structural engineering required to realize the massive monument embody the zenith of Japanese monozukuri (artisanal mastery and technological precision), integrating monumental art harmoniously within the surrounding topography.

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Yabusame’ mounted archery, an old warrior tradition in Japan

Frozen in mid-gallop against a soft blur of dust and greenery, a Yabusame archer rises with fluid grace from the saddle of a white charger, drawing a towering asymmetrical longbow (yumi) with absolute focus. Clad in traditional Kamakura-period hunting attire (hitatare) patterned in vibrant emerald green and gold brocade, the marksman wears spotted deer-hide chaps (mukabaki) and a wide, black-rimmed hat (igasa) secured beneath the chin. A blunt, turnip-headed wooden arrow (kabura-ya) rests aligned with his steady gaze, held at full draw as horse and rider thunder down the course. The contrast between the muscular power of the white horse, the crisp geometric line of the drawn string, and the fluttering patterned sleeves creates a high-stakes sensory moment: the thundering beat of hooves, the rushing wind, and the held breath before the release.
abusame (流鏑馬) is an ancient Japanese ritual of mounted archery dating back to the late Heian and early Kamakura periods (12th century), codified under Shogun Minamoto no Yoritomo to cultivate samurai discipline, mental focus, and spiritual devotion. Performed as a sacred rite at Shinto shrines, the archer must shoot three wooden targets in rapid succession while galloping down a narrow, two-hundred-meter track. The arrow's bulbous wooden tip—known as a whistle-arrow—produces a high-pitched hum as it cuts through the air, signaling a prayer for peace and driving away evil spirits. The creation of the archer's specialized gear, from the laminated bamboo bow and eagle-feather arrows to hand-woven silk brocades and custom leatherwork, represents a living continuum of monozukuri (artisanal mastery and material craft), where feudal military tradition is preserved as sacred performance art.

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Genocide is the intentional destruction of a people, their culture, subsistence, and living conditions. You're not funny. Don't quit your day job.

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🙂 tRump's next executive order may very well be to for a national afternoon siesta. 😴 He's been practicing.

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Ms. Magazine @msmagazine.com · 29/09/2026

A Cornell student’s lawsuit has sparked feminist outrage—and raised urgent questions about why survivors so often need public pressure to make institutions act.

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'To Catch a Predator' at Cornell

A Cornell student’s lawsuit has sparked feminist outrage and raised questions about why survivors so need public pressure to make institutions act.

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Maggie Rudy @maggiemice.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Spinsters

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

His next executive order may very well be a national afternoon siesta. 😴

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Jay Troyer @gr8flbluejay.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

William Merritt Chase, American (1849-1916), Spring Flowers (Peonies), 1889, pastel on paper, prepared with a tan ground, and wrapped with canvas around a wooden strainer, 121.9 x 121.9 cm, Terra Foundation for American Art, Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Paulette Donahue @9kittens.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Yes🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊💙💙💙💙💙

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Tanuki’s Revenge @tanukisrevenge.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Good morning and happy #ThickTrunkTuesday

A mushroom with a brown fuzzy cap and orangish underside in front of a lichen covered thick trunk

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Dr. Mar @boldnewme.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It’s about “human decency” and understanding that women shouldn’t have to gamble with their safety because a man might be a good person.

Qasim Rashid, Esq. O @qasimrashid.com
To the people complaining these sex abuse cases have created a world where men now have to think 10 times before they touch a woman.
Yes, that's the point.
It's called consent. Welcome to human decency.

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Jay Troyer @gr8flbluejay.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Yoshida Hiroshi, Japanese (1876-1950), Sarusawa Pond, 1933, color woodblock print, oban, 40.2 x 26.3 cm, Art Institute of Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Admirable Women @admirablewomen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Dr. Margaret Allen: the first woman to perform a heart transplant (Stanford, 1985). • 1985: Founded the first heart transplant program, U. of Washington Med Center & served as its director until 1996 • 1994: First woman president, United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) #WomenInSTEM #MedSky

A black-and-white portrait of Dr. Margaret Allen (born 1948), the pioneering American cardiothoracic surgeon who became the first woman to perform a heart transplant and founded the heart transplant program at the University of Washington Medical Center. She is positioned in the center of the frame against a softly blurred, natural outdoor background of dense foliage or hedges. She wears a dark top over a light-colored, knit turtleneck collar that frames her neck. Her long, wavy hair is pulled back. She wears large, thin-rimmed circular aviator-style eyeglasses. Dr. Allen looks directly forward into the camera with a neutral, calm, and composed expression, conveying a sense of quiet determination, focus, and intellectual strength. The composition uses natural, soft lighting that minimizes harsh shadows on her face. The overall mood is serious, professional, and dignified, underscoring her historic significance as a trailblazer for women in medicine and surgery.

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MichaelBme ☮️🌲🌻 @michaelbme69.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We no longer have a president. We have an enemy squatting in the White House, and a party of traitors supporting him.

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