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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Hard to believe it's Lammas already! May I take this season to reflect on my personal harvest and feel gratitude for my blessings.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I visited the Columbus Art Museum this week, and loved the way the sunlight highlighted this statue. This was my first visit to #CMoA, but it won't be my last! #quiet #statue #photography #blueskyartshow

Photograph of a statue of a semi-reclining nude woman. The statue is reflected in a reflecting pool. Sunlight highlights the woman's torso and head. Trees and a hedge can be seen behind the statue, and also reflected in the water.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This paper wasp has been diligently consuming the edge of the wooden tray table on our front porch. I wonder where it's building its nest? #nature #wasp

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

My first time attempting indirect warping. I discovered this hair clip helps me keep the threads in order while I thread them onto the heddle. (Please excuse my improvised lease sticks. As a new weaver, I was not fully prepared for this crucial step!) #weaving #rigidheddle #indirectwarping

Closeup of a rigid heddle loom partially warped with rainbow gradient yarn. A flat metal hair clip holds a group of yarn ends waiting to be threaded into the heddle.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Today is the 3rd anniversary of my last run before coming down with #COVID, and 3 years of #longCOVID. #Running was one of my favorite things, and I miss it deeply. I took this blurry photo on that early morning run. #cfs #mecfs #disability

A blurry photo of winter trees in front of a body of water. The photo is dark and moody, and the color enhanced sky is shades of blue and purple.

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Rachel Burch @rachelburch.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... ‘laid on a bed of oak and yew branches and had a garland of flowers around his neck.’

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Bronze age

The 4,000-year-old coffin will go on display at Lincoln Museum next year.

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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 03/01/2026

Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts. Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Happy #ForestFriday! This sweetgum looks majestic holding onto its #autumn colors in the wake of an early November snowfall. #landscapephotography #photography

Photo looking up at a sweetgum tree with yellow autumn foliage. The leaves are frosted with white from an early snow fall, as are the bare limbs of the trees that can be seen in the background. A gray-white cloudy sky can be seen through the branches.
Columbus, Ohio, early November 2025

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Aryeh Alex @iaryeh.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Holidays lead to a significant amount of wasted food that ends up in landfills. To minimize this, create a plan to eat leftovers, donate them, & get creative in the kitchen. Bring the remaining food to one of the City's food scraps drop-off sites, where it will be composted. columbus.gov/foodwaste

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

A tiny wasp visits a late summer flower, species unknown. #blueskyartshow #small #photography

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Happy #ForestFriday! Don't forget the view at your feet! Ohio, early November, 2025 #Autum #leaves #scape

The photo shows a view of forest floor. Autumn leaves surround two puddles of water. Tree trunks and blue sky can be seen reflected in the water surface.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

A burst of #autumn color for #stunday! Ohio, a week ago when colors were at their peak. #landscape

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Central Ohio is at peak leaf color today! Blendon Woods Metro Park is just magical! #landscapephotography #autumn #fall #cbusmetroparks #BlendonWoods

Maple trees in full yellow and orange autumn colors. A wooden boardwalk with wood railings dominates the lower foreground of the photo.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

I have been working diligently this past year on my physical strength and endurance. A year ago I was doing aqua therapy with a physical therapist. Last week, I walked over a mile in a local park. I'm beyond happy to be able to hike again! #LongCovid #mecfs #BlueSkyMonday #landscapephotography

Looking up at treetops, with mostly green leaves with a patch of orange and yellow Fall foliage. Whitish bark of a standing dead tree is visible in the center of the photo. Blue sky is visible beyond the leaves in the upper right hand corner of the screen.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Autumn trees reflected in a lake's surface. Captured today at Sharon Woods Metro Park in Ohio. #blueskyartshow #vertical #photography #landscapephotography #cbusmetropark

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Derek Johnson @derekjesq.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

“Fascism” isn’t a slur for politics we don’t like. It’s a precise word with precise meaning. And in the face of what’s happening right now in America, it’s the most honest one we have. I’ll lay it out as plainly as I can. 🧵

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Indivisible Central Ohio @indivcentraloh.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

#NoKings Events in Central Ohio October 18th This is a big one - please show up with signs and get LOUD! The message is NO KINGS!

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Today is the first day of astronomical autumn, and where I live in Ohio we are definitely in ecological autumn as well. The sweetgum trees are dropping their leaves, and maples, like this sugar maple, are getting ready to. And birds are at peak migration. #seasons #autumn #fall

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

I spent a lovely afternoon at Blacklick Woods Metro Park! I was able to hike 0.8 miles today. Much needed time spent in nature. #cbusmetroparks #blacklickwoodsmetropark #landscapephotography

A prairie meadow with goldenrod and sunflowers stands out in the bottom third of the photo. Behind the flowers is a line of evergreen and a few small deciduous trees with muted autumn colors. Blue sky with several cumulus clouds can be seen at the very top of the photo.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Illinois State Senator Karina Villa sprang into action to protect her community from ICE raids, alerting neighbors to their rights and chasing off masked agents. This is how you stand up to authoritarianism. We should all be inspired by Sen. Villa's courage.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

Today I ate a pawpaw for the first time. TIL that I do not like pawpaw, at least at first bite, tho I can see it might be an acquired taste. Sorry, Ohio!

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Yesterday I did the final hem stitch on this #handwoven cloth and took it off the rigid heddle loom. The fancy row of Spanish lace doesn't look like the photo in the book, but I still like it. The cloth looks lovely, and I think it will make a nice purse. #weaving #rigidheddle

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

September 1st has never felt like fall to me. Turns out, according to the ecological calendar, the sarotinal season is roughly mid-August to mid-September. The weather tends to be dryer, leaves start turning colors, and birds prepare for migration. #ForestFriday #serotinal #landscapephotography

An asphalt covered walking path runs bisects a deciduous forest. The leaves on the trees are fully green, while a few red and yellow dry leaves are scattered over the pavement.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Cirrus fibratus #clouds on a late summer day.

White whispy cirrus clouds in aal blue sky. The tops of trees can be seen in the bottom third of the photo. Their leaves are green with just a hint of yellow-green.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Black-eyed Susans on a late summer day at Blendon Woods Metro Park. #cbusmetroparks #blendonwoods #wildflowers

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

My spouse is all healed from their bike accident! Today they are taking their first bike ride since the accident. Fingers crossed 🤞 that everything goes well.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

I hiked along the Scenic River Trail at #Highbanks #metropark the other day. A beautiful and peaceful walk along the Oletangy River. #landscape #landscapephotography #trail

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

🤣 Knitting is a gateway fiber habit! 🧶

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

I graduated from PT today, a somewhat bittersweet milestone. In the past year, Morgan has taken me from barely being able to walk across a small parking lot, to now confidently walking half a mile. I am so very grateful, and will miss her skillful coaching and guidance.

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Reactor Magazine @reactorsff.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Laugh while you can, monkey boy–it's time to celebrate the glorious weirdness of Buckaroo Banzai and everything that makes the movie a perfect cult classic: the cast, the costumes, the music, the gags... reactormag.com/buckaroo-ban...

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Buckaroo Banzai: The Aliens Were in New Jersey All Along - Reactor

We don't have to be mean, 'cause remember: No matter where you go, there you are.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

This morning I got the second of my two shingles vaccine shots. Based on my experience with the first shot, I anticipate feeling quite ill for the next couple of days. 🥺 On my way home I stopped at one of our metro parks for some nature therapy. Enjoy this photo of a daisy!

Daisy flower covered in dewnor raindrops, against a blurry background of green foliage.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

The morning was so inviting, I took a short walk down to the river bank. #olentangyriver #columbus #landscapephotography #landscape

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Spouse is out of the facial surgery. It went well! He has a lot of healing ahead of him, but resting well for now.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

10 days ago, my spouse had a bicycle accident as he was leaving the Arts Festival downtown. Best we can figure, he fainted from dehydration. He broke his cheekbone and a bone in his hand. He had a concussion but that is better now. Otherwise he is ok. 1/2

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I have had a case of gastroenteritis for the past 4 days. Apparently the veggie burger I ate Sunday night was tainted. This in addition to a recent flare of back pain. (And the ongoing #longcovid related #ME/CFS.) A turducken of illness. 😢

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Indivisible Central Ohio @indivcentraloh.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Andy Ginther is one of five finalists for the 2025 Golden Padlock Award. The award, presented by the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) national journalism association, is NOT an honor. The award recognizes “the most secretive public agency or official in the U.S.”

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Not exactly the deep woods, but at least I am hanging out with my tree friends.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

One of my favorite things in spring is finally being able to enjoy my morning tea or coffee on the front porch and listening to the bird songs. This morning I got up early enough to see the setting moon.

A hand thrown mug of coffee on a wooden outdoor table In front of a wooden railing. A nearly full moon shows faintly above the treeline in the background.

Closeup of the moon visible above leafy treetops.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

These pretty spring flowers are probably invasive Dame's Rocket, rather than phlox as I originally thought.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

I just completed this pinwheel lap blanket in Deborah Shaw's owl eye stitch, and I'm very happy with the result! I used Scarfie yarn and 34 pegs of the Loops and Threads 36 peg loom; it ended up about 34"/ 86cm across. #loomknitting #knittingloom #loomknit #finberarts #loomsky #knitsky

Green and gray round pinwheel knit blanket on a tan background. The round orange knitting loom rests on top of the blanket.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

For the past month or so, I have had occupational therapy appointments every couple of weeks to correct and strengthen and arthritic thumb joint. This week I had my final appointment. I will need to keep up with the exercises, but I now have improved strength, stability, and functionality. ❤️👍

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Oops, I haven't posted in a while! I'll try to correct that. For starters, here are some pretty crabapple blossoms.

White crabapple blossoms and green leaves, with the tree's trunk in the background.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

#Magnolias are in bloom! Google Lens tells me this particular tree is a Magnolia sprengeri.

Side view of looming Magnolia sprengeri flowers. The tepals are gradient pink on the outside and creamy white inside. Several flowers are in focus on the foreground, with more out of focus in the background.

A full view of a Magnolia sprengeri in bloom in front of a house.

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Sydney Poole Funk @sydneypf.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

You might be old if you say to someone, "Take the gun, leave the cannoli", and they have no idea what you're talking about.

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