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Two Winters Woods @2winterswoods.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A fine afternoon here

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Two Winters Woods @2winterswoods.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Views of the day (by D)

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pedasigreen.bsky.social @pedasigreen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

This box turtle beauty made it across the road. Happy trails to you, until we meet again…

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Dr. Peter Paul Rubens @peterpaulrubens.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Oranges. And boxes. So simple yet so perfectly balanced by Luis Egidio Meléndez of Madrid, whose day is today.

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pedasigreen.bsky.social @pedasigreen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

“The revelation raises new questions about conflicts of interest…” CONFLICTS OF INTEREST??? Whatever happened to plain English? It’s called CORRUPTION. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...

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Trump, Putin, Ukraine and an Oil Deal: 5 Takeaways (Gift Article)

A proposal to bolster relations with the Kremlin through the purchase of Russian energy assets is striking even for an administration that regularly mixes personal business interests with foreign poli...

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Eric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 03/10/2026

JUST POSTED: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have pushed a multibillion oil deal with Russia as part of peace talks that will bring profits to their family business partners. A new front for Trump-era conflicts of interest. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...

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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies (Gift Article)

President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...

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Rabih Alameddine @rabihalameddine.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

David Hockney, Portrait of an Artist (Pool With Two Figures), 1972

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pedasigreen.bsky.social @pedasigreen.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

October, clouds, perhaps the last swim…

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Designated as a Japanese Important Cultural Property (Jūyō Bunkazai), this monumental sculpture represents Sho Kannon—the primary, unaugmented form of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva who "perceives the sounds and cries of the world".

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Mary Jolles @maryjolles.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Sugar maples are really blazing now.

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Jocelyn Anderson Photography @jocelynanderson.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Lately the position of the sun has been making for long shadows along the boardwalk, even for the marsh birds like this Virginia Rail.

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Nature’s Edge @edge-nature.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

SpaceX one of the most environmentally irresponsible companies on the planet. Cheering when their rockets explode polluting the ocean. NOW paving precious rare coastal Texas habitat, home to white-tailed hawks, ocelots, Alpomado falcons, violation of the endangered species act! STOP!

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Tapetenvogel @tapetenvogel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Krähe sitzt im Profil auf altem Zaunpfahl und blickt mit abgewandtem Kopf in die Ferne. Am Zaundraht hängen Wassertropfen. Im Hintergrund neblige Wiese und in der Sonne leuchtendes Herbstlaub.

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Edward Hopper @edwardhopper.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Bridges were New York’s emblems before the skyline came to define the city. In Queensborough Bridge (1913), Hopper turned steel into a horizon as he studied how infrastructure shapes urban feeling.

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c @3boxesofsighs.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

black and white photo of a white poppy against a black background

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Tea ceremony. Japan

A thin, luminous stream of boiling water falls in a graceful arc from a carved bamboo ladle (hishaku) into the dark expanse of a ceramic tea bowl (chawan). Captured in dramatic monochromatic chiaroscuro, delicate wisps of steam curl upward, dissolving into the shadowy gloom above. The shallow depth of field sharply isolates the pour while softening the surrounding ritual implements—a bamboo whisk (chasen), a tea scoop (chashaku), and a tea caddy (natsume) resting upon the linear weave of a tatami mat. The high-contrast lighting transforms the simple action of pouring water into a visceral sensory experience, where the warmth of vapor, the subtle rustle of bamboo, and the soft trickling sound of liquid resonate against a surrounding void.
This image documents the heart of chanoyu (or chadō—the Way of Tea), a spiritual and aesthetic discipline codified during the late 16th century by tea master Sen no Rikyū (1522–1591). Emerging out of Zen monastic customs, Rikyū transformed tea drinking from an opulent display of rare Chinese treasures into wabi-cha—an understated, meditative gathering focused on harmony (wa), respect (kei), purity (sei), and tranquility (jaku). Central to this practice is the concept of ichigo ichie ("one time, one meeting"), the understanding that every gathering is unique and unrepeatable. The handcrafted bamboo ladle, split whisk, and asymmetrical ceramic bowl embody centuries of humble monozukuri (artisanal mastery), where raw, natural materials are transformed through disciplined craft into sacred vessels for hospitality and self-cultivation.

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John Muir @johnmuir.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Two starlings with long pointed bills perch on a sloping, lichen-covered roof against a plain blue sky.

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Tapetenvogel @tapetenvogel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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Tapetenvogel @tapetenvogel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A Crane in Water, a traditional Japanese ink painting created by master artist Kanō Motonobu (1476–1559) during the Muromachi period.

Wading through rippling, shallow waters, a solitary crane (tsuru) arches its neck in a poised, contemplative curve while extending a single wing aloft in a dramatic, vertical sweep. The composition relies upon a masterful range of monochrome ink tones (sumi-e), utilizing razor-sharp, fine line-work to trace individual wing feathers and delicate legs, contrasted against rich, velvety black washes along the throat, crown, and wingtips. To the left, tall aquatic plants with broad, multi-lobed leaves rise along the edge of the frame, their dark-veined surfaces echoing the rhythmic curves of the bird's plumage. Gentle, stylized concentric lines etched into the lower ground delineate the soft movement of water, capturing a silent, breathless instant within a cool, secluded marshland.
Created during the Muromachi period (1336–1573) by the celebrated master Kanō Motonobu (1476–1559), this hanging scroll exemplifies the foundational style of the Kanō school of painting. Motonobu was instrumental in synthesizing the austere, monochrome ink-wash techniques (suibokuga) imported from Song and Yuan dynasty China with the fluid, decorative line-work of native Japanese yamato-e traditions. In Japanese cultural iconography, the crane (tsuru) stands as a sacred emblem of longevity, nobility, and transcendent purity, frequently associated with immortal realms in Daoist and Zen Buddhist thought. Motonobu’s rigorous brush discipline demonstrates a monumental contribution to painterly monozukuri (artisanal mastery and structural design), establishing a formalized visual vocabulary of stroke types that would define Japanese court and samurai patronage for centuries.

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eileen chengyin chow @chowleen.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Dear friends, As have become a habit, I mark each #autumnequinox by sharing a small poem by Xin Qiji. I also start my translation cycle of Chinese and Japanese poems and prose that mark the twenty-four lunisolar micro-seasons. Translation notes blogged here: #everynightapoem

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Sorrow is composed of a heart in autumn

a short lyric by Xin Qiji, and some thoughts on translation to mark the fall equinox

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Paul Bavister @paulbavister.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

honeysuckle under a streetlight #photography #flowers

a honesuckle flower under a streetlight, a heady scent fills the air

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 22/09/2026

They steal billions from us to give themselves tax breaks and then kick the crumbs out of our mouths.

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Dreamcatcher @dreamcatcher01.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Nature's wild color blend...

Yellow Goldenrod, purple flowers, green leaves, and brown stems all mixed togethet in one field.

📷 Dreamcatcher

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nells101.bsky.social @nells101.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Beautiful song! 💛

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Mary Jolles @maryjolles.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Fall colors really beginning to show in the yard.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Obama: “Imagine if I had pulled Fox News’ credentials from the White House press corps. You’re laughing, but this is what’s happening. It’s unimaginable that the same parties that are silent right now would have tolerated behavior like that from me.” Clip courtesy @meidastouch.com

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Manfredovski @manfredovski.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Joseph Cornell (American, 1903–1972) Untitled (Medici Princess) - c. 1950—1952

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Dr. Peter Paul Rubens @peterpaulrubens.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Apple. 1570. By Jacques le Moyne des Morgues, during his time in England doing natural history studies. Today is his day.

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c @3boxesofsighs.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

pale pink garden rose with petals completely unfurled curving underneath towards the stem

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Jocelyn Anderson Photography @jocelynanderson.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A Black-and-white Warbler heading on up to scoot along another branch. I believe I've seen more of these warblers this year than in any other year (no complaints here, they are very cute.)

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This kimono demonstrates the sophisticated application of kasuri ikat techniques to create a bold geometric composition centered around yabane (arrow feather) motif, representing protection, progress, and the ability to ward off evil influences. 1920-1940, Japan

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Breezie @breeze420.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

"Land is not merely soil, it is a fountain of energy flowing through a circuit of soils, plants and animals." -Aldo Leopold

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Jocelyn Anderson Photography @jocelynanderson.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A male Northern Cardinal going through a molt enjoys a berry.

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Nature’s Edge @edge-nature.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A few still around, at least two juvenile Black-chinned Hummingbirds still coming to the garden. For all migrating birds, it’s important to add weight before undertaking a journey.

A pale white and gray and green hummingbird coming to some red tubular flowers.

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Mary Jolles @maryjolles.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Woke up to rain this morning which cleared around 9 a.m. I’m beginning to harvest the butternut squash.

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Rabih Alameddine @rabihalameddine.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Still life

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mikeeoj.bsky.social @mikeeoj.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

and this...again..

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

In the 25 years since 9/11, the United States has spent $8 trillion+ on wars that have taken millions of lives in the name of fighting "terror." Can you imagine if we had instead invested those funds here on climate, health care, housing, and education?

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