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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I attended a Billy Graham crusade in the 60’s it was held at the Boston Garden, it was a fervent event ending in an alter call. However, I do recall being taken aback by his rabid preaching but he was a man of honor. I cannot say that about his son, who is fully supporting the Republican cult.

He sometimes became deeply involved politically.** His close relationship with Richard Nixon, including private political advice, compromised his nonpartisan image. The Nixon tapes also captured Graham making antisemitic remarks, for which he later apologized.
- **He later regretted getting too close to partisan power.** In old age, Graham said he wished he had avoided politics more carefully, remarking in a 2011 interview that he was “grateful for the opportunities God gave me to minister to people in high places,” but that he would avoid partisan involvement because politics had “divisive” aspects.

Overall, Graham was a patriotic public figure with broadly conservative convictions, but he increasingly concluded that evangelists should not let Christianity become identified with one political party. His approach was notably less partisan than the later political activism associated with his son, Franklin Graham.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thank you Canada, we now have bald eagles in NH. Sorry for our leader being a jerk.

A bald eagle, flies low over a calm lake with its wings spread and talons extended toward the water. Forested shoreline and rolling hills form the background, while ripples trail across the blue surface below.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Yup, seems like a cult of personality! A cult where the leader also preaches hate, racism, misogyny, and bigotry.

A **cult of personality** is a situation where a leader builds an exaggerated public image of themselves as heroic, infallible, or uniquely great, often through propaganda, praise, and control of the media.

Example: *The dictator created a cult of personality around himself.*

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Rather beaten up but I believe this is a monarch butterfly, on golden rod in the middle New Hampshire. This is the only monarch I’ve seen in a couple years, not a good sign.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Out fishing at sunrise, Lake Winnipesaukee in Center Harbor.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

July 2023 was wet, the last two years have been very dry. Crown-tipped Coral

A close-up view of a lush forest floor covered in bright green moss, fallen leaves, and small twigs. In the foreground is a pale beige coral-like fungus (Crown-tipped Coral) with many upright branching tips, growing from the moss. Similar clusters of fungi appear farther back along a dark fallen log. The background is a dense, green woodland with slender tree trunks and leafy undergrowth, softly blurred to emphasize the fungus in front.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Morning on the lake. Sunrise and clouds. This display lasted 4 minutes and it was gone.

A serene sunrise over a lake, with rippled water reflecting vivid orange, pink, and gold tones from the sky. Dark, tree-covered hills form a low horizon in the distance, while layered gray-blue clouds stretch across the scene, glowing warmly near the horizon. The overall mood is calm and dramatic, with the water mirroring the fiery morning colors.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I really enjoy mornings of the lake. My excuse “I’m going fishing” but really it’s so I can float around the lake for a few hours. This is from July 2026 @ 5 am just prior to sunrise, my fishing boat at the dock.

A tranquil lakeside scene before sunrise. The sky is filled with dramatic gray-blue clouds, with warm orange and pink light glowing near the horizon. The colors reflect across the calm, rippling water. Dark hills and a distant shoreline form a silhouette in the background. On the right, a dock with metal railings extends into the water, with a small boat moored beside it. The overall mood is peaceful and atmospheric.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Last year 2025 this brook was dry for the first time in 30 years. This is the brook in July 2026 once again completely dry! No bs, Climate change is here!

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

July 2017 Reflecting pool before dumpy ruined it.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It’s apocalyptic with yellow sky’s here in NH, a glimpse of the future?

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Tamarack trees, flowers-cones-new branches?

A close-up photo shows a conifer branch with soft, bright green needles radiating outward in small starburst clusters along a thin brown twig. Several small, deep burgundy-purple cones hang from the branch; they look almost like tiny rosebuds, with layered scales curled around each other.

The background is softly blurred green foliage, making the sharp needles and dark purple cones stand out clearly in the foreground. The overall feeling is fresh, natural, and springlike.

A sunlit woodland scene with a young Tamarack tree standing in the center. The Tamarack is slender and upright, with a thin trunk and many soft, feathery green branches spreading outward in loose layers. Its needles look light and delicate, giving the tree an airy, almost wispy shape.

Bright sunlight shines through the trees from the upper left, creating a strong glow and lens flare across the image. Around the Tamarack is dense summer greenery: tall grasses, leafy shrubs, and other trees filling the background. A larger tree trunk stands behind it to the left, while the right side opens slightly into a narrow, grassy path or clearing. The overall feeling is warm, green, and peaceful, like a quiet forest edge on a sunny day.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

The work of a master Artist titled “Sedimentary Elephant resting on granite block” By: Nature

$The image depicts a large, angular boulder situated in a densely forested area. This massive rock formation features prominent, sharp edges and flat, faceted surfaces, characteristic of boulders used for bouldering, a form of rock climbing.Key FeaturesBoulder Structure: The central boulder is substantial and appears to be composed of smaller, fractured rock sections at its base. Its surfaces vary from smooth, flat faces to more textured, irregular planes.Environment: The rock is surrounded by a lush green forest with numerous deciduous and coniferous trees. To the left, a thin tree trunk has a pink ribbon tied around it, which contains the partially visible word "CAUTION."Climbing Context: Boulders with these specific geometric shapes and steep arêtes are common in bouldering areas like those found in New England (e.g., New Hampshire, Massachusetts) or Quebec, Canada. Similar formations are often described by climbers for their specific "problems" or routes, such as arêtes and corners.$

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Rattlesnake Mountain, exposed rock above camps RockyWold/DeepHaven on the shore of Squam lake.

A calm, scenic view of Squam Lake on a clear day, with smooth blue-green water reflecting the forested shoreline and hills beyond. Rattlesnake Mountain rises prominently in the background, covered in dense green trees, with a rocky outcrop near the top that is a popular hiking destination—especially in the fall. Along the shoreline at the base of the mountain is the private RockWold/DeepHaven camp area, partly hidden among the trees. The bright blue sky and gentle ripples on the lake give the scene a peaceful, summery feel.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Sunrise on Squam lake, Holderness, NH The 1981 movie “On Golden Pond” was filmed on this lake!

A serene sunrise over Squam Lake, the New Hampshire setting made famous by *On Golden Pond*. The water is nearly glass-still, softly rippled and reflecting the warm orange glow of the sun as it rises from the distant horizon. Dark silhouettes of pine-covered shoreline frame the right side of the scene, their reflections stretching down into the lake like ink.

Across the left and far distance, low mountain ridges fade into dusky blue, adding depth and quiet drama to the landscape. The sky transitions beautifully from pale blue overhead to peach, gold, and rose near the horizon, giving the whole scene a peaceful, nostalgic feeling. It has the calm, timeless quality that made Squam Lake such a memorable backdrop for the film—quiet, reflective, and deeply picturesque.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

This one is hard for me, this one is a Blue Grosbeak at my feeder.

This appears to be a **male Blue Grosbeak** (*Passerina caerulea*).

**Description / key features visible:**
- Rich **deep blue body and head**
- **Large, pale, cone-shaped bill** suited for cracking seeds
- Darker/blackish area around the face and base of the bill
- Brownish/rusty markings on the folded wing, consistent with the **chestnut wing bars** of a Blue Grosbeak
- Perched at a seed feeder, which they may visit, especially in rural/open areas

A similar bird is the **Indigo Bunting**, but this bird’s heavier bill and the rusty wing-bar area make **Blue Grosbeak** the better match.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Our daughter also bought us one of these feeders off late night TV. It is such a pleasure to watching a diverse group of birds get along Love the Northern Cardinal.

A bright red male cardinal is perched on the edge of a bird feeder, very close to the camera. Its vivid red feathers and orange-red beak stand out against the green backyard. The bird appears to be looking down or toward the feeder, where seeds and shells are visible. In the background there is a grassy lawn, trees with spring foliage, and warm sunlight, giving the scene a peaceful outdoor feel.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Birds are so beautiful, and so diverse. Red-bellied Woodpecker

A close-up photo shows a red-bellied woodpecker perched on a bird feeder filled with seeds. The bird has a bright red cap and nape, a pale cream face and belly, a long pointed beak, and black-and-white barred wings. It appears to be leaning forward with its beak slightly open. In the background is a grassy yard with trees and a small structure or shed.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Going fishing, 5:15 am Calm lake, good day for trolling🎣

A quiet, misty scene at the Newfound Lake boat launch, 5:15 am just before sunrise. The boat ramp leads down toward the calm water, where a dock extends out into the lake. One small, manned boat floats just off the dock, silhouetted against the soft pink and orange glow on the horizon.

Low fog hangs over the far shoreline, partially obscuring the tree-covered hills in the distance. The lake is nearly still, reflecting the colorful clouds and pale sky like glass. On the left, a tall curved lamp post frames the scene, while trees and shoreline vegetation border both sides of the ramp. The overall mood is peaceful, cool, and early-morning quiet, with the boat launch empty except for the one boat on the water.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

This person is a monster! He has no humanity, just look at that demented angry face! He is berating a female reporter for asking a question he did not like.

Angry trump berating a female reporter for asking a question he did not like.
He is on the White House lawn with marine 2 wait in the background.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Strawberry blonde tail. That’s my chair!

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Spring is special in NH. Two of the first plants to grow after the snow melts: Indian poke. Trout Lily

The bright green plants in your photo look like **false hellebore** (*Veratrum viride*), also called **Indian poke** or **green false hellebore**.

Why I think so:
- They’re growing in a **wet woodland / streamside area**
- The leaves are **broad, pleated, and strongly parallel-veined**
- They emerge in **clumps** early in the season

A couple of notes:
- **False hellebore is poisonous** if eaten
- It can sometimes be confused with **skunk cabbage** or other wetland plants, but skunk cabbage usually has smoother, less pleated leaves and often emerges even earlier from very wet muck

This looks like **trout lily** (*Erythronium americanum*), also called **yellow trout lily** or **dogtooth violet**.

Why:
- **Yellow, nodding lily-like flower** with 6 tepals
- **Mottled leaves** with brown/green blotches, like a trout’s skin
- Common **spring woodland wildflower**

It’s native to eastern North America and often blooms in early spring in deciduous forests.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Our local beavers have been busy. They don’t eat the wood chips they do eat: Inner Bark (Cambium): This is the most nutritious part of the tree. It is the soft, living tissue located just beneath the rough outer bark that carries nutrients throughout the tree.

Beaver teeth marks on a standing yellow birch tree

Massive beaver constructed dam covered in snow.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Our own resident Cardinal, we are blessed!

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Wandering aimlessly through beaver territory. This is Rory our proud Irish setter, he loves wandering, too! Irish setters are fantastic pets but they need a daily walk/hike. Today, the Beavers were out for food, this tree was downed last fall by the 🦫 It’s their food. I believe it’s a yellow birch.

A quiet woodland scene in early spring. A narrow, dark stream winds through a forest of mostly bare trees, with patches of snow still clinging to the banks and ground. The undergrowth is brown and dry, with fallen branches and grasses scattered around. Near the center-left, a red dog appears to be in mid-leap over the edge of the creek. The overall mood is calm, chilly, and natural.

A fallen tree branch lies on patchy snow in a wooded area. Much of the bark has been stripped off, exposing pale wood, and there are piles of fresh wood chips around it—suggesting it was likely gnawed by an animal, possibly a beaver. Small twigs and debris are scattered across the snowy ground.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Forest bathing Winter is melting into Spring! The brook is running full The gentle sound of the melt water flowing over the rocks. Framed by a mixed deciduous forest with a snow cover floor. Nature rules!

The image shows a small rocky stream running through a winter forest. Snow lies in patches over boulders and along the banks, while clear water flows around the rocks and forms a small cascade into a shallow pool. Bare deciduous trees and a few evergreens stand throughout the scene, with sunlight casting crisp shadows across the snow and water.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Maple time, some taps already in.

A snowy wooded scene with tall trees and a quiet forest floor covered in fresh snow. Several metal buckets are strapped to tree trunks (like sap-collection buckets), and there are faint tracks in the snow leading through the trees. In the lower right, a white English setter dog with black spots and a red collar stands in the snow, looking toward the camera.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Out on the lake this morning. Inside my portable bob house. See the skaters in the distance.

The image shows a frozen lake surface with a freshly drilled circular hole for ice fishing. Dark green water is visible through the hole, and the surrounding ice is dusted with snow and ice shavings. Part of an ice-fishing setup appears around it, including a flasher fish finder, a red bucket at the top right, and a bit of red gear at the bottom.

A wide, wintry scene shows a frozen lake covered in fresh snow under a gray, foggy sky. Several sets of footprints cross the foreground toward the distance. Scattered darker patches/holes appear in the snow on the ice, and far away near the tree-lined shore there are a few small figures ice skating, fresh snow give a very white landscape.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Dreaming of warmer times, seeing the fruits of our work is a brief respite from winters cold rain on snow and ice.

A sunny outdoor garden scene on a grassy hillside. In the foreground, a small fenced planting bed contains tall green corn stalks with tassels and a cluster of sunflowers with bright yellow-orange petals and dark centers. Behind the garden is an open lawn that slopes down toward dense, leafy trees and shrubs, creating a lush green woodland backdrop.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

By the early 70s, after hordes of immigrants brought disease and death to the natives, had entered the country through open borders. The immigrants were becoming increasingly violent toward the natives.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

A peek at NH snowmobile trail. Fair conditions for now waiting for more snow. Sure is pretty and a real sense of wilderness.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Nest? 🤔 Took the picture from a snowmobile trail in NH. The trees are beach trees, hint!

A quiet winter woodland scene. The ground in the foreground is covered in smooth white snow with a few thin twigs poking through. Tall, leafless trees with pale gray trunks stand close together, their bare branches forming a web against the sky; a few dark clumps of leaves or nests cling high in some branches. Beyond the trees, low rolling hills stretch across the background, and above them is a cold blue sky with patches of light gray clouds.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Is he a time traveler? A specter infesting our living world. This screen shot is from 1911 Concord NH city government. Is that Steven in 1911?🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Nearly frozen brook. Rory the Irish setter in the background

A small mountain brook winds through a snowy forest, tumbling over rocks that are rimmed with clear ice. Icicles hang from stones and branches at the water’s edge, and thin sheets of ice glaze the shallows. The ground is patchy with snow, scattered with brown leaves and mossy boulders. Bare deciduous trees mingle with dark evergreens under a cold, blue winter light. On the right bank, a Rory stands alert among the trees, overlooking the frozen cascade. The scene feels quiet and crisp, with the gentle movement of water beneath the ice.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Beavers are amazing. This is their farming at work! The tree provides winter food, she brings the branches to the pond and submerges them in the mud for winter storage. Yes they eat

A close-up of a tree trunk at ground level in the snow. The bark has been removed in a wide band around the base, revealing pale tan wood covered with overlapping, scalloped tooth marks. The pattern and conical shaping look like beaver gnawing. Dark outer bark remains around the edges, and small wood chips are scattered nearby.

A snowy forest scene. The ground is covered in a thin blanket of snow with scattered twigs and brush poking through. Two long, slender logs lie parallel across the snow, their ends sharply tapered and rough, having been gnawed off by a beaver. Small stumps and wood chips are nearby, and faint tracks mark the snow. In the background, a mix of leafless deciduous trees and dark evergreens stand close together, with low winter sunlight casting long shadows.

A quiet winter woodland scene. The ground is blanketed in uneven snow, with patches of dry brown brush and twigs poking through. Tall, leafless trees stand throughout, with a few dark green evergreens scattered among them. In the midground, a frozen, snow-covered beaver dam and pond is crossed by several fallen logs. Distant, wooded hills rise in the background. The sky is partly cloudy, with a bright break in the clouds letting pale sunlight spill across the landscape, casting soft, cool tones over the scene. A small pine sapling stands at the right foreground.

* Beavers are herbivores. They primarily eat:
* - Inner bark (cambium), twigs, leaves, buds, and new shoots of deciduous trees—especially aspen/poplar, willow, cottonwood, birch, alder, and maple
* - Aquatic and shoreline plants such as water lilies, cattails, pondweeds, sedges, and grasses

* Seasonal pattern:
* - Spring–summer: more herbaceous plants, leaves, and fresh shoots
* - Fall: cut branches to build underwater food caches near the lodge
* - Winter: eat the bark and twigs from those cached branches

* They use large wood mainly for building dams and lodges; they don’t eat fish or meat.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Ice fishing in the morning and skiing in the afternoon. Gotta love winter!

A quiet winter scene on a frozen pond. A gray-and-blue pop‑up ice fishing shelter sits on the snow, with footprints leading to it across the ice. Nearby are a red bucket filled with gear, a shovel, and a blue ice auger partly buried in the snow beside a hole. The sky is overcast, and a dark green line of pine trees borders the distant shoreline with low hills and a few buildings faintly visible. The ice surface looks slightly slushy in spots.

A quiet winter woodland scene. A narrow, snow-covered ski trail runs up a gentle rise and disappears into a darker stand of trees. The foreground snow is tracked with footprints and a single narrow groove ski track, with scattered leaves and twigs on the surface. On both sides of the path are small saplings holding onto copper-brown leaves, while taller evergreens and bare deciduous trees frame the scene. A tree stump sits to the right. The light is soft and overcast, giving the landscape a calm, muted feel.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Thank you, I will do that on my skis

A quiet winter scene shows a snow-covered trail running straight through a forest. Bare deciduous trees and a few evergreens line the path, their branches dusted with fresh snow. Footprints and two parallel tracks run along the trail, leading into the distance. Light snow appears to be falling, and two dogs are visible ahead on the path. The overall mood is calm and wintry.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Winter in all its glory has gripped this land in ice and snow. Water locked in motion until the spring melt. This is the outflow brook from a series of beaver ponds.

A quiet winter forest scene shows a small stream frozen into a smooth, silvery ribbon of ice winding between snowbanks. Evergreen and bare deciduous trees stand closely together, their trunks dark against the bright snow. Rounded mounds of snow cap rocks and fallen logs along the banks, and a few delicate shrubs poke through the powder. Soft daylight filters through the branches, casting faint shadows on the ice. In the distance the woods thicken, with scattered brown leaves still clinging to some trees, adding a touch of color to the otherwise white and gray landscape.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

The 1850s were at testing time for the US. We had some bad presidents, Franklin Pierce and then James Buchanan (Mar 4, 1857 – Mar 4, 1861) who was one of the worse.

Historians generally rank James Buchanan among the worst U.S. presidents. He failed to manage the escalating sectional crisis and did little to prevent secession after Lincoln’s 1860 victory.

Key points
- Dred Scott and sectionalism: He publicly welcomed the Supreme Court’s Dred Scott decision (1857) and informally encouraged a broad ruling. The decision inflamed tensions and undercut political compromise.
- Kansas crisis: Buchanan backed the pro‑slavery Lecompton Constitution for Kansas, splitting the Democratic Party and worsening “Bleeding Kansas.” Congress ultimately blocked it; Kansas entered as a free state in 1861.
- Panic of 1857: Faced with a sharp economic downturn, he favored limited federal action, hard‑money policies, and low tariffs. Critics saw this as inadequate.
- Utah War (1857–58): Sent troops to replace Brigham Young as territorial governor. The conflict ended in negotiation and amnesty—no large battles—but was costly and dubbed “Buchanan’s Blunder.”
- Foreign affairs: Some modest successes (e.g., Paraguay expedition securing an apology/indemnity; defusing the San Juan “Pig War” with Britain), but overshadowed by domestic turmoil.
- Secession crisis (1860–61): Declared secession illegal but claimed the federal government lacked constitutional power to coerce states. Took minimal steps to reinforce federal forts; a resupply attempt (Star of the West) failed. Several cabinet members resigned; late replacements (e.g., Joseph Holt, Edwin M. Stanton) were stronger Unionists but came too late.
- Corruption/patronage: The Covode Committee (1860) investigated administration corruption and patronage practices, further damaging his standing.

Bottom line: Buchanan’s legalistic, nonconfrontational approach and alignment with pro‑slavery positions left him ill‑equipped for a national crisis. His inaction during the secession winter and misjudgments over Kansas are central reasons he’s typically ranked last or near last by scholars.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Our founding father himself George Washington consistently ordered the Continental Army to treat prisoners of war with humanity and kindness This is a true warrior ethos! It is a model for today.

George Washington consistently ordered the Continental Army to treat prisoners of war with humanity and kindness, a policy he implemented from the beginning of the war.
His stance was rooted in a belief that the American forces should conduct themselves according to the "rights of humanity" and the accepted customs of war among civilized nations, in stark contrast to the brutal example set by the British army and Hessian mercenaries in their treatment of American captives.
Key instances and quotes include:
* Order to Colonel Benedict Arnold (September 14, 1775): Washington issued specific rules for the troops attacking Canada, including a directive that "Any Prisoners who may fall into your Hands, you will treat with as much Humanity and kindness, as may be consistent with your own Safety and the publick Interest".
* After the Battle of Trenton (December 1776): Following the capture of nearly a thousand Hessian soldiers, Washington ordered his men to treat them humanely. He explicitly stated, "Let them have no reason to Complain of our Copying the brutal example of the British army in their Treatment of our unfortunate brethren who have fallen into their hands".
* General Policy: Washington aimed to show the world that Americans were a civilized people, and his policy of humanitarianism extended to ensuring captured officers were treated with respect appropriate to their rank. He actively worked throughout the war to establish a general cartel for prisoner exchange based on "principles of justice humanity and mutual advantage".
His orders were a significant factor in establishing an American tradition of humane treatment for prisoners of war

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

One of the most climbed mountain in the world Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire. At the top there is a 360° view, just amazing. Did you know? Mount Monadnock experienced fires in the 1800s, that’s why the mountain's top is bare www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/94-...

A lone hiker stands on a broad, rocky mountaintop under a low, gray sky. They’re bundled in a tan jacket with the hood up and hold trekking poles, following a crevice across slabs of gray granite streaked with patches of snow and ice. Dark evergreen ridges roll away in the midground, and in the distance a lake and a vast, hazy landscape stretch to the horizon, giving the scene a cold, wind-swept feel. Trail markings are faintly painted on the rock nearby.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Never heard of it, did a search and wow, can’t wait till next years crop to try this delicious drink. Thanks

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Staghorn sumac, native to NH. Looks like antler velvet

A close-up of a cone-shaped cluster of deep burgundy-red, fuzzy berries/flowers on a leafy shrub. The cluster is dense and velvety, rising from a reddish, slightly hairy stem. Around it are long, pinnate leaves made up of many narrow, serrated leaflets. The plant is set against a green woodland background in bright sunlight. It is the fruiting head of a staghorn sumac.

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Upperhallpond @upperhallpond.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

I know it’s petty but, I’m so tired of seeing photos of Lindsey Halligan and her hair. Does someone walk in front with a fan or is her hair frozen permanently waving in the wind just like the flag on the moon.

A professional-looking interview scene outdoors. A woman with long, wavy blonde hair walks while speaking, wearing a tailored white textured jacket with gold buttons and small stud earrings. She carries a beige document folder and a smartphone with a dark case. Beside her, a man in a dark suit and light shirt with a patterned tie holds out a handheld microphone toward her and a phone in his other hand. They’re in front of a black metal fence with green trees in the background, suggesting a park or government building setting. The lighting is bright, and there’s a slight breeze moving her hair.

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