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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

I almost missed this week, but not quite! My stunning friend and her beautiful wife as they committed themselves to each other. An intimate celebration of a love forged across oceans... #Stunday #AlphabetChallenge #WeekBForBehind

Two women from behind, their arms around each other's waists, wearing lei and flower circlets, against the backdrop of darkening, stormy sky.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

In summary: He's panicked accountability is coming 11/3/26.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

A hallway during one of the power outages from the Kona Low storms. The air was heavy and still and the hallway felt ominous. How many unsettling stories could start from this picture...? #ColorADay #BWFri #AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAbandoned

Black and white photo of a hallway with a door at the end, an elevator along the right wall, and a doorway on the left wall. It is lit only by an emergency light on the right wall.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Is it a snail? Or just a shell? Taken on a trip to Southern California in 2009, with an actual camera! We were wandering around the gardens at the Getty Museum. I had the privilege to do research there when I was younger and I'll never get over the joy being there brings me. #ColorADag #GreenSat

A snail shell nestled among flower-shaped green succulents with a long piece of bark nestled too.

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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The Declaration of Independence had this to say about tyrants. It still feels relevant today.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

A moment in time during the epic Giant Spider Fight. A mech was the spider because that's what I had to hand. Watching 5 teenage boys fumble about and then figure out was so much fun. It was their first encounter ever. Next session tomorrow and the shenanigans will resume! #ColorADay #BWFri

A table top covered with a hex map, various dice, parts of DnD character sheets. Lego rocks are on the left and a hand is in the frame on the top.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Urban hen. Peeping the world. I must admit though, I think the baby chick peeking out is a little creepy... #BirdOfTheDay #TheArtofSurvival

Mama hen sitting in dirt with a chick peeking out of her feathers. Large green leaves cover the right side of her body and frame the right side of the photo

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Sometimes, just staring at the sea and the horizon beyond can be enough to put the madness into perspective... #BlueSkyMonday #ColorADay #PinkMon

The sea and a blue and pink sky sky in the background, with a person on a bench in the foreground, three people on the edge of a walkway in the middle, and a lamppost on the left.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Captures my thoughts exactly...

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

After all of the rains and healing from a knee injury, I'm back out walking again, taking it slow and steady to build back up to walking home after work. Took the path next to the beach for inspiration. #Stunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun

A lifeguard tower on a beach against a mostly set sun. A couple takes a photo together on the left while three kids play on the platform of the tower itself.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

2025: I went to the V&A museum specifically for the Green Dining Room because William Morris played a big role in my European History MA thesis. I didn't sit in this room because it's too dark for my tastes, but that wallpaper and the ambiance...*swoon* #ColorADay #GreenSat

Dining room with dark green wallpaper and gold leaf panels above wooden panels that cover the bottom half of the walls. Circular designs in gold decorate the cream-colored ceiling and four circular glass pendant lamps hang down. White round tables with maroon chairs are set about the room. The Green Dining Room at the V&A museum.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Even when skies are grey, a rainbow appears in Hawaiʻi nei. Driving into downtown Honolulu on the way to work. I promise I wasn't the one driving! Street #Scape

A streetscape from the perspective of the car, with buidlings on either side and electrical wires spanning the street above. The sky is cloudy, but a half rainbow arcs up toward the left.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

M laughs when I tell him the sky in Hawaiʻi is closer than in California... But it is!! See?! #Stunday

An expansive sky blanketed with dark clouds over a freeway. The sun sets behind the clouds with warm white light peeking through.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

One of our local "office" roosters, as he crosses a downtown Honolulu street. His hen friend wasn't far behind... Ever since I moved here I've been fascinated at how all of the birds I see choose walking over flying on the regular. It's funny watching them hop up stairs... #BirdOfTheDay #InMotion

A rooster crossing a shaded street with cars on a major cross-street in the background

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I spend an inordinate amount of time in my office. So I spend an inordinate amount of time trying to take fun and interesting photos there... ☺️ #AlphabetChallenge #WeekRForReflections #WindowsOnWednesday

A round owl-like fuzzy creature staring out of a slightly dirty window at its reflection and the monkeypod trees and palm trees outside. A weak morning sun shines through a gauzy layer clouds.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I'm finally able to do a #BirdOfTheDay alt prompt! I captured this #BirdOnAWire on my phone in a moment of astonished fascination. In case you're wondering, that's a chicken on the electrical wires. She flew there from a nearby tree. A chicken. In downtown Honolulu. On a wire...

A chicken perched on an electrical wire against a partly cloudy sky.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I was going through older photos and found this one from 2017, taken in Honolulu. I don't know what he thought might have been coming, but he was clearly prepared to face it... #ForestFriday #ColorADay #BWFri

A boy stands facing a small grove of trees with two sticks in hand looking seemingly prepared to battle whatever might be coming, his back to the camera. A paved path is to the boy's left and sunbeams are filtering down through the trees from the upper left corner.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The best part of traveling is the simple experience of someone else's everyday. Shops along a street called Táboritská in Prague, Czech Republic. The city's history lives in its the diverse architecture. #UrbanGaze

Stark, box-like buildings with shops on the bottom floor, taken from across the street. A person walks along the shopfronts and a van is seen on the right side of the photo.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

There is something of peace and nostalgia in the silhouettes an ocean sunset makes... An unhurried week ahead for you, Bluesky! #Stunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun

An orange sunset over the ocean with silhouettes of a pier and people on the beach.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Another thing we've seen with all of the rain has been a green Lēʻahi. It's normally more brownish... #ColorADay #GreenSat

A view of green Lēʻahi from a street with electrical posts and wires along the left side.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

It's been very rainy here of late. I've had these rain boots for 3 years and worn them more in the last couple of months than all the previous months combined. I love the rain, but Kona Low storms are brutal and brought destruction with them. Stress and bliss are odd bedfellows... #ColorADay #BWFri

Black and white photo of rainbows and the jeans-clad legs attached to them standing in a puddle with raindrops creating little water circles all around...

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A back street in Prague. An urban that is steeped in history. An urban with cobblestones. An urban that makes me want to melt into my imagination and wander through what-ifs... #UrbanGaze #ColorADay #YellowThu

A narrow, cobblestone street lined with older style buildings and cars parked half on the sidewalk.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

We dropped L off at the airport yesterday. He's off to a robotics tournament on the US continent. There was a spectacular sunset behind us on the way home. And I am happy that he landed safely and is having a great time! #WindowsOnWednesday

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Riegrovy Sady, Prague, Czech Republic I spent the second morning in Prague following my feet to random places--through the vast peace of this green space. Dads were walking their kids to school in the morning and dogs were walking their owners in the afternoon. #TagTuesday #RockinTuesday

Green park space with trees and grass in the background, large rocks nestled in the ground. A green sign shows a man with a dog on a leash and underneath are spray-painted names of what might be dogs who have passed by. The names are Miow, Ariel, Aza, Ramen, Wilom, Mines, and Iris.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

I wanted to start sharing photos from the trip I took to Prague and London last year, so... Guessing this is some kind of daisy? My favorite flower family... It was one of many flowers growing seemingly wildly in a green space near my conference hotel in Prague... #ColorADay #PinkMon

A daisy-looking flower with sparse pink petals and a large, reddish center. The blurred background is full of leaves and flowers in yellow, pink, and red.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Tell me you're a gamer without telling me you're a gamer... (Not my keyboard, btw, though mine looks similar... 😆) #BNWmacro

Close up black and white photo of a keyboard with the w, a, s, and d, letters worn off the keycaps

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

It's been a minute, Bluesky, and a couple of rough months if I'm being honest. But looking up at this bright sky and the glowing green leaves basking in the sun (esp after the two Kona Low storms) was a small bit of balm for the tired heart... #coloraday #BlueTue

Blue cloudless sky covers most of the frame with dark branches crowned with sun-gilded green leaves covering the upper left corner. A dirt-smeared ledge extends across the top of the frame, emerging from behind the branches.

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Topsy @topsypaints.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I wanted to break away from my typical style of putting a light up to ICE's injustices and instead highlight Alex's life and how he was an embodiment of justice. He lost his life upholding justice, and now we must stand up to get justice for Alex. #topsy #alex #pretti #alexpretti #abolishice

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

This 1000%. I just had a conversation on this very topic this morning...

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Looking out toward where the Ala Wai Canal meets the ocean. I always enjoy watching the paddlers in their outrigger canoes. They are on the Ala Wai every day... #TidesOutTuesday #scape #urbanscape

A water-filled canal with trees and tall buildings on either side. A cloud-filled sky rises above. Two outrigger canoes paddle in the direction of the camera.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

If there were ever any questions about my ability to feed myself, today's lunch should sufficiently answer them, right?

Square glass container with cheerios, small Mason jar with milk, glass with instant ramen noodles, and a spoon and chopsticks all on a light grey table.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Waiting for L to finish robotics practice and thought these palms looked interesting against the stormy sky... #BlueSkyArtShow #vibrant #ColorADay #GreenSat

Three palm trees photographed from underneath, against a dark, gloomy sky

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Wil Wheaton ❌👑 @wilwheaton.net · 04/01/2026

Trying to decide which of my No Blood For Oil signs to bring out. The one from Bush 41? Bush 43? The other one from Bush 43? These chucklefucks are all the same: they can't govern, and when the stupid people who voted for them start to notice their failure, here comes the lawless invasion.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Fresh mochi with azuki bean paste inside to bring good luck into the new year... #JanuArty #fresh

A pan of colorful mochi balls and slices

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Samantha Mash @samanthamash.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

As we enter the New Year remember fear of making bad art is holding you back. Fear of people not liking your work is holding you back. Rejection is holding you back You'll make bad art, you'll have people not like your work, and you'll be rejected. Moving past it is half the job of being a creative

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

The sun sets on 2025. Here's to a new year that is kinder, more just, and brings with it renewed strength and heart. #WindowsonWednesday

A golden sunset over the ocean, framed by four palm trees. People are silhouetted on the beach and a blue sky darkens overhead. A few small clouds are painted pink on the right side...

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

My 2025 closing message: www.thehandbasket.co/p/2025-closi...

In February, the idea of this year ever ending seemed unfathomable. The sheer volume of news at all times felt suffocating and endless, and despite knowing it was impossible, it sure seemed like it would go on like that forever. While the bulk of the Trump administration’s smash-and-grab happened in the first half of 2025, the chaos and destruction continues apace.
After such a monumental year for The Handbasket, there was part of me that thought I owed it to myself (and to you) to write something to sum it up. But the truth is that I don’t think I have enough distance yet to appropriately reflect on a period of time where the most basic understanding of how our society functions has been blown to shreds.
From scoop after scoop after scoop to the mother of all scoops, to keeping tabs on the DOGE wrecking ball, the raid on the United States Institute of Peace which led to my ongoing FOIA lawsuit against the DC Metropolitan Police, federal immigration agents’ reign of terror and Republicans’ complete dehumanization of immigrants, The Handbasket has been there through it all. But despite having so closely covered the staggering changes of this past year, I have no predictions, no summaries, no advice. The only certainty I can bring to 2026 is that the relentless pursuit of the truth—whether through journalism, or the courts, or activism, or basic human decency—is a necessary risk. And the people in power absolutely hate it, which is reason enough for me.
Whether you read one story from The Handbasket this year or all of them, thank you. When I’m asked what my beat is, I often tell people I cover our crumbling institutions, and journalism is certainly one of them. But it’s also one I will fight for fiercely. So thank you for valuing this institution, no matter how flawed, and believing in a sustainable future that rewards art, accuracy and accountability.
And if you want to support the continued growth of The Handbasket and aren’t already a premium subscriber, become 1

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

I saw the top of this mural from two streets away and just had to walk out of my way to see it. It's stunning in person. Lookes all over for the artist's signature, but couldn't find it. Across the street from Ala Moana Shopping Center... #TagTuesday

A mural on one part of a mid-rise building. It shows a man holding a child close to him while holding a plant. Kalo leaves are painted on the bottom, in front of the man. An electrical pole is on the street in front of the building and electrical line cross in front of it.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Just sitting here peacefully with a cup of coffee, watching the traffic shenanigans drive past...

A small to-go cup of coffee from Paris Baguette sitting on a table. Blurred in the background is a busy street, buildings, and several trees.

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Wil Wheaton ❌👑 @wilwheaton.net · 29/12/2025

We aren't boycotting the arts; we are refusing to entertain fascists and white nationalists. Cry harder about it while you listen to Kid Rock and try so hard to pretend it isn't basic, boring, uninspired tripe.

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Alan H @alan678.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

The squirrel’s near me have their very own Don Vito Corleone. I find him quite intimidating. 😳😁 “This is business. Not personal. Mostly peanuts.” #photography #Stunday #EastCoastKin

A grey squirrel peers over a low stone or soil edge, facing the camera with an intense, curious expression. Its front paws rest on the ledge, claws visible, while its grey-and-white fur is sharply detailed against a dark, softly blurred background. A small pile of peanuts lies out of focus in the foreground, creating a low-angle perspective that emphasizes the squirrel’s alert posture and watchful stare.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Dusk at the harbor next to Aloha Tower... #Stunday

A harbor stretching into the distance with a mostly cloudy sky at dusk stretching up. Framed on the left by a dark, abandoned building on a pier and on the right by a building with lights, reflecting into the water.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

What I love about the places I've visited in Europe and East Asia is how you can just turn a corner and suddenly history emerges in architectural form. It always makes me catch my breath. But here in Hawaiʻi, you can often turn a corner and bam! Rainbow. It's different, but kinda the same...

Taken from a freeway off-ramp, a wide, shallow rainbow peeks over a ridge with clouds billowing up into a blue sky behind it. Palm trees and houses fill the middle ground.

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TesniW @tesniwanders.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

I hope this holiday season brings you a moment of peace and comfort, and a glimmer of hope for a better year to come...

A round, flat ornament with red coral painted on a white background and "Mele Kalikimaka" written beneath. The trunk and a few branches of a Norfolk pine with Christmas lights is blurred in the background.

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