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Beaucoupkudzu

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Purveyor of silly Southernisms, folklore, music and ghosties. Encourages kindness -- usually. North Carolina, USA Profile image art - Shelly Szczucki

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Caroleeena @caroleeena.bsky.social · 21h
“Island Cat” by Han Silvester taken in the Greek Isles
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Jon Carling @joncarling.bsky.social · 6h
Casting cats
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The Cottage Garden @simonecannon.bsky.social · 14h
The West Indian #Lantana ‘Lantana camara’ is native to the tropics, so is best planted in #garden pots in the UK for some bright summer colour. Its nectar heavily attracts butterflies and bees, but it is not cold tolerant below 5°C to 10°C (41-50F) #BloomScrolling #Flowers #Pollinator #Gardening
Bright yellow and orange lantana flowers in a field of deep green leaves
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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 4h
This kurotomesode features an elegant composition of mythical phoenixes soaring among luxurious peony blossoms, rendered in subtle gradations of cream, ivory, and soft gray tones against the formal black silk ground. 1900-1920, Japan
This kurotomesode features an elegant composition of mythical phoenixes soaring among luxurious peony blossoms, rendered in subtle gradations of cream, ivory, and soft gray tones against the formal black silk ground. The phoenixes are depicted with elaborate plumage, their feathers carefully articulated through delicate brushwork, while the full-blown peonies display the characteristic layered petals with golden stamens at their centers.

The naturalistic rendering of the flora and fauna demonstrates the influence of both classical Japanese painting traditions and the period's interest in more realistic representation. The restrained color palette, dominated by monochromatic tones with selective golden accents, creates an effect reminiscent of ink wash paintings while maintaining the luxurious formality appropriate to this ceremonial garment.

The symbolic pairing of phoenix and peony carries profound cultural significance—the phoenix representing rebirth, immortality, and imperial virtue, while the peony symbolizes honor, wealth, and feminine beauty. Together, they form an auspicious combination particularly appropriate for formal occasions such as weddings or court ceremonies. The placement of the motifs in the lower portion of the kimono follows traditional kurotomesode conventions, creating a sense of groundedness and stability while allowing the wearer's movement to animate the flowing composition of mythical birds and blooming flowers.
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 11h
War With Iran Is Too Profitable For The Trump Family To Stop Now.....
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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 5h
Zuishinin Monzeki, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto, Japan
A vibrant songbird perches upon a delicate, bare branch, framed by a breathtaking cascade of fiery scarlet and burning amber Japanese maple leaves (momiji). The dense crimson foliage forms a glowing, layered backdrop, transitioning seamlessly from intense vermilion at the top to variegated shades of orange and gold near the base. The photograph evokes an immersive autumn sensory atmosphere: the crisp, invigorating chill of a late November afternoon, the subtle rustle of falling leaves drifting across temple moss (chiru momiji), the gentle chirping of wild birds echoing through quiet groves, and the grounding aroma of damp earth and aged cedar in a secluded sanctuary.
Zuishin-in Temple, located in Yamashina Ward on the eastern edge of Kyoto, is an imperial-head (monzeki) temple of the Shingon sect of Esoteric Buddhism, established in 991 AD by the high priest Ninkai. The temple precincts are historically renowned for their deep association with Ono no Komachi, the celebrated Heian-period waka poetess and legendary beauty, who is said to have spent her later years in quiet seclusion here. Komachi's legacy endures across the grounds through historic sites like her fumi-zuka (letter burial mound) and Komachi-no-i (water well). In late autumn, the temple gardens become a tranquil haven for momijigari (autumn leaf viewing), where traditional landscape gardening showcases the heritage craft of Japanese horticulture (monozukuri), carefully framing natural trees against sacred temple architecture.
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 11h
THIS 👇 HERE.......
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MFCarter @mfcarter.bsky.social · 9h
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Defend Democracy @finalreckoning.bsky.social · 22h
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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 8h
Blue Rose. Aiko Sakamoto
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Mari Adkins @marifromky.bsky.social · 4h
via the #NPS at Cumberland Gap this morning. top of the ridge at Hensley Settlement.
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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 15h
Book Cover of the Day:
The Raven, Edgar Allan Poe, olive brown cover, title in gold lettering and repetition of ‘Nevermore’. And a separate square panel with a white raven perched atop a gold and grey bust labeled PALLAS.
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Art & Nature @capecodfairytales.bsky.social · 4h
#Poetry #Painting #Autumn The clear sky and water melt in the autumn hue. Far, far away from the unclean, tumultuous world, White clouds and red leaves move leisurely. - Zhu Xi (1130–1200) 🎨 Huang Yongyu
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Alan Gillanders @alan.ison.blue · 22/06/2026
There is a word that appears in the ancient Vedic texts, in the Christian mystical tradition, in the teachings of the Sufi masters, and in the writings of nearly every great contemplative who has ever lived.
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Carole King @carolekingofficial.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"All I needed to do was sing with conviction, speaking my truth from the heart, honestly and straightforwardly, and to offer my words, ideas and music to the audience as if it were one collective friend that I'd known for a very long time.” 📷 Jim McCrary Courtesy Lou Adler/Ode Records
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Beaucoupkudzu @whutaxcent.bsky.social · 22h
@thebookishgardener.bsky.social Thanks for all the "likes"! Have a safe and peaceful night!♥️♥️
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Mr Natural @neilmatheson66.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Lucy Grossmith (b.1972, UK) Fox and Toadstools. Acrylic on paper. #Autumn 🍂
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Coral King @rocketcoral.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Someone has suggesting showing the lane behind my house with snow so here it is. Snow is rare on my bit of the North Wales coast so I don’t have lots of pics to choose from but it’s beautiful when it happens, particularly when combined with fog like this. Snow days are very exciting here ⛄️😍 #snow
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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
100% 🤣 #BookSky
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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Kaoru Yamada
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Free Cats Daily😻 @freecatsdaily.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Fire breathing cat #Cat #Caturday
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Producer: We can’t afford a train Wes Anderson: No problem THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2014) The glamour of filmmaking.
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Brad Holkesvig @bradjholk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
When you come to visit Barcelona, you will see many sculptures on the buildings which keeps my eyes busy while I'm walking around with my camera. #sculptures #buildings #barcelona #streetphotography #architecturalfeatures
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Jimothy the Raccoon @jimothythe-raccoon.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Native Jimothy #jimothy #seattle #jimothyraccoon
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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
A sweet little girl with autism brought her stuffed puppy to the dog show. One of the judges noticed her, came over, and asked if she’d like to show her dog too. What followed was pure magic. Original post
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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Sandballin us
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Eloise Powers @elnopower.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
- Letter-winged Kite (Elanus scriptus), a small and rare raptor native to Australia - Photo courtesy of Nik Borrow.
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Paul Marvin @paulmarvin.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Agreed 👇
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Caroleeena @caroleeena.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
One of my buddies made the most unique stilts outfit I have ever seen. Perfect for spooky month.
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Otomi embroidery is a traditional Mexican embroidery style known as "Tenangos", featuring vibrant colors, and unique floral and animal designs #WomensArt
Colourful embroidery with birds, animaks and plants against a white background
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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Book Cover of the Day:
Cover, Edward Gorey’s Haunted Looking Glass, a collection of ghost stories chosen and illustrated by E Gorey. Woman holding a dagger against a green background.
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Portrait of a Girl, 1927 by Guan Zilan, Chinese Avant Garde painter #WomensArt
Painted portrait in vivid colurs of a sitting girl  in colourful dress holding a toy dog against a green background
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Kaitlin Kal Lee @kaitlinkallee.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🖼️ Autumn Afternoon, Thomas Little.
A painting of an autumn forest scene; features tall, slender trees, including a prominent white-barked birch tree in the foreground. The trees are covered in yellow and golden leaves. Sunlight filters through the canopy, illuminating the scene. A small red fox is shown walking through a clearing on the forest floor, which is covered in what appears to be white flowers and fallen leaves.
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RoseRed @thebookishgardener.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"𝙸𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚜 𝚒𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚗𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚘𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚜𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚗𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜, 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚎𝚗𝚍, 𝚗𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚌𝚞𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚘 𝚗𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚊 𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝 𝚊𝚛𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚌𝚑 𝙸 𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚗𝚍, 𝚊 𝚗𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚒𝚗 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚌𝚑 𝙸 𝚛𝚘𝚊𝚖𝚎𝚍 𝚊𝚕𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛 𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚍, 𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚜." -𝙰𝚗𝚗𝚎 𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚎 🖌️𝙴𝚍𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝙶𝚘𝚛𝚎𝚢, "𝙰 𝙲𝚕𝚞𝚝𝚌𝚑 𝚘𝚏 𝚅𝚊𝚖𝚙𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚜," 𝟷𝟿𝟽𝟺 #WyrdWednesday
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Tweeets of Dogs Automated @tweeetsofdogsauto.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Best selfie ever 🐾 🥰😅 Original post
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Created in 1992 by Yuka Taguchi (田口由花), this painting stands as a masterwork of contemporary Nihonga (traditional Japanese-style painting)
Reclined in quiet grace upon a shimmering ground of dusted gold, a sleek black cat gazes with vibrant green eyes toward an overarching vine of brilliant blue morning glories (asagao). The composition masterfully balances the dark, velvety silhouette of the cat with the rich lapis hues of the fully blossomed flower, framed by deep green foliage outlined with fine, golden veins and a single emerging pink bud. The painting exudes an intimate, serene sensory atmosphere: the cool, soft texture of fine silk beneath delicate paws, the faint rustle of garden foliage catching a gentle morning breeze, the dew-drenched freshness of an early dawn bloom, and the quiet, rhythmic purr of a feline resting in watchful solitude.
Taguchi utilizes traditional natural pigments alongside sunago (dusted gold leaf) to construct a luminous background that illuminates the deep black tones of the cat's fur. The painstaking precision in the individual whiskers, fine claws, and intricate leaf venation showcases monozukuri—the unwavering devotion to artisanal mastery and technical discipline.
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California Dreamin’… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The President of the United States just called on a foreign nation to bomb two US cities! So… Are we at treason yet?! 😎🇺🇸✨
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 06/10/2026
Not my president. Clearly, not a president for all Americans. “Let them (Iran) take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego.” Then Trump called it a “small price to pay.” Millions of us dead. And his audience laughed. Reporting from my local news…
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
'Broad haven, Pembrokeshire' by contemporary Welsh painter Sarah Evans #WomensArt
Painted landscape with a row of white houses on the edge of a yellow field near a small track and under a dramatic blue grey sky
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Island Girl (IG)🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 @tenoaks6.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
tucked away down a rural road, a local farm stand offers the abundant bounty of the season #photography #buylocal #supportfarmers #nature #bloomscrolling #flowers #autumn
Vibrant dahlia's in various colours (pink, orange, red, white) sit in large glass containers with a backdrop of a leaf strewn driveway and trees in various stages of change
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Good Dog
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Sande @sande0724.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Fact.
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