Yes, a choice. The people of Hiroshima want us to never forget August 6, 1945 at 8;15 AM.

My princess Mochi (as in Japanese rice cakes). I got her from the humane society in June. They told me she’s pug and German shepherd, I see a resemblance. She just knows she’s cute.

Here’s Seattle’s looking east to where the fires are - wouldn’t call it beautiful, maybe eerie. Air quality was “moderate” but predicted to get worse as the day progresses.

Up early with the puppy and saw these trash panda kits with their mom outside our building. Jimothy’s cousins? They didn’t say. #seattle #lavidaurbana

Not sure.There is a shore access park called Beaver Lodge Sanctuary in Madison Park by the U of W Arboretum. I’ve not seen the beavers there but you can see evidence they’re around, like chewed up trees. Great spot to see water fowl, raptors, turtles. Good question for the Seward Park rangers.

Here’s a Seattle beaver, not quite as noteworthy as Jimothy the raccoon. I see beavers swimming in Lake WA sometimes esp in the evening but was surprised to see this one in the middle of the afternoon as beavers are crepuscular or nocturnal. Forgot how big they are! #urbanwildlife

Ooo stuff like that catches my eye as well 😉

I may do another trip.

Ha ha, I concur.

I don’t know why I remember this show but I do. He worked at a company that made flanges.

“Blue Planet Sky” by American artist James Turrell at the 21st century museum of Contemporary Art in Kanazawa. So simple, so relaxing to sit and look up.

Sadly this is not new and was going on before trump. Our immigration system has been f**cked up for a long time, esp how we treat kids and trump/miller have expanded it. Hopefully this is the worse before it gets better. Good read re child immigration and the court system “Tell Me How it Ends.”

A favorite of my lawyer father who passed away in 2008 (a fav of mine still.)

Extraordinary indeed. A good read to appreciate the agency and the people who built it, especially if you live here in the West (❤️ Timothy Egan)

Canal in Kyoto blanketed in cherry blossoms alongside the Philosopher’s Path.

Posted not to make folks feel jealous but to encourage them to go see for themselves! Great place to stay is Billie’s Backpacker Hostel (Billie is a friend.) Do it!

My contribution to all the beautiful images from Fairbanks last night/wee hours this AM. Looking straight above us colors bursting and twisting, we were literally gasping. Pics don’t come close to what it’s like to be standing underneath them. Nature is so amazing #sun #auroraborealis #Fairbanks

Give me an iconic #StarTrek image.

This Saturday.

I love Seward Park. Fun to see a beaver there this PM. #sewardpark #seattle #pnw

She still loves to flex her claws.

A reason the be thankful about being old: having a lifetime ATB pass with a more dignified photograph so you don’t have to deal with that nonsense (you become eligible at 62.)

@mondomascots.bsky.social Yay I found a mascot at the bottom of the Tokyo Tower! They were very friendly and gave me a hug.

Hmm…I saw them Tuesday night from Madison Park (pic) and have seen them from Beacon Hill, both ‘hoods in the city although MP I was looking across the lake which helps since less light. They come and go and yeah clouds. And the way they hit sometimes Seattle’s at the edge of visibility. Keep trying!

Here’s my pic from Madison Park, Seattle looking north above the 520 bridge. #AuroraBorealis

Good to be out of the U.S. if even briefly. Got to witness this large pro-Palestine protest in Dublin and join in chants that Netanyahu and trump are war criminals. Very inspirational.

I love fall in the “evergreen” PNW, the pallette of greens are a beautiful backdrop to the deciduous trees’ and shrubs’ changing brighter hues. This is in Seattle at Seward Park, a retreat from the city in the city.