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Birder, artist, piano learner, cat lover. Veteran of 7 startups. California native, retired in Marin County. Atheist Jew.

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Yes! In certain lights it was like he was on fire!

08.03.2026 03:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That was a fun and clever article. I love San Francisco!

08.03.2026 01:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A brilliant red bird sitting on twig. It has black wings, a black mask and small black bill. All the rest of it is bright, bright orange-red.

A brilliant red bird sitting on twig. It has black wings, a black mask and small black bill. All the rest of it is bright, bright orange-red.

Another day, another life lister in #SanDiego #California! A *spectacular* Vermilion Flycatcher. πŸͺΆ

07.03.2026 23:36 πŸ‘ 75 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

My mother in law was from Rollesby. I live in California but would love to visit one day

07.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Gorgeous!

07.03.2026 02:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful, colorful photos!

07.03.2026 02:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Good. For. You. πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

07.03.2026 01:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wallow and be free!!

07.03.2026 01:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a tiny songbird with chonky bill. Chocolate brown upperparts with intricately scalloped white underparts. Per All About Birds: "This diminutive species is native to southeastern Asia and has been widely introduced around the world including Southern California and the Gulf of Mexico coast."

A photo of a tiny songbird with chonky bill. Chocolate brown upperparts with intricately scalloped white underparts. Per All About Birds: "This diminutive species is native to southeastern Asia and has been widely introduced around the world including Southern California and the Gulf of Mexico coast."

Life-lister Scaly-breasted Munia at the Japanese Garden in Balboa Park #SanDiego this morning. πŸͺΆ

07.03.2026 01:36 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

He's like, "I thought I was the only one allowed to sit around and do nothing!"

07.03.2026 01:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Such a pretty boy

07.03.2026 01:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I love the color story and composition of this

07.03.2026 01:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful capture

06.03.2026 14:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I don't see a grammar problem; what am I missing?

06.03.2026 14:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh dear. I'm so sorry. 😞

06.03.2026 03:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Horrific news sounds horrific. Best wishes for strength.

06.03.2026 02:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
On a breezy day in early spring, the wind tugs at a row of white sheets and bedding on a washing line set in a garden in front of a large white house

On a breezy day in early spring, the wind tugs at a row of white sheets and bedding on a washing line set in a garden in front of a large white house

Breezy Day (1975)
Artist: Gerald Witcomb

05.03.2026 20:11 πŸ‘ 361 πŸ” 42 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2

I love this song!

05.03.2026 21:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Seems obvious right?

05.03.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A lush green hill rises by the side of the road under blue skies with fluffy white clouds, as seen through the windshield of a car.

A lush green hill rises by the side of the road under blue skies with fluffy white clouds, as seen through the windshield of a car.

Absolutely beautiful drive from Santa Cruz to LA yesterday via the Pacheco Pass. #California

05.03.2026 15:53 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oof

05.03.2026 15:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Paternal: Owned a dress factory that supplied the Sears catalog
Maternal: A middleman who procured and sold used cars to used car dealerships

05.03.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I think we're saying the same thing. If the farm is otherwise doing well, it's perfectly reasonable to financially subsidize the farm's founder if he wishes to pursue a passion. Helen is being mean.

05.03.2026 15:07 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Grant Copyright to A.I.-Generated Artwork Computer scientist Stephen Thaler's legal battle to see his A.I. artwork granted copyright was dealt yet another blow by the Supreme Court.

A glimmer of good news in this fucked up world. news.artnet.com/art-world/ai...

05.03.2026 15:04 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

He’s such a misery guts. That whole family is insufferable (do I do have to admit to being a closet Natasha fan)

05.03.2026 01:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

That is a very interesting composition

05.03.2026 01:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I thought Tony’s Angusβ€˜s were never meant to be a profit-making part of the business, merely a retirement hobby project for him. #TheArchers.

05.03.2026 01:11 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

I don’t remember, but I think so?

05.03.2026 00:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I never thought amber was pregnant, not even for a minute. I’m hoping to be proved right tomorrow!

04.03.2026 23:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful!

04.03.2026 18:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0