I enjoy the Great Lakes, small lakes, abundant nature, back roads, small towns, big cities, and sports that our unique state has. I like to share pictures of interesting things I see beyond where the pavement ends. I appreciate when others post pictures or thoughts of the cool moments they experience in every day life. All photos are mine unless noted. #nature #wildlife #photography #PureMichigan #michigan #detroit #LakeMichigan #IndyCar #cycling #kayaking #hiking #garden #LGRW #Lions
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Last Notes npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…lxja has it made its way down to you yet? npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Smoke on the water #photography #nature https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/936/268/685/347/706/original/6adec377f538afa3.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…939n I have a four hour drive. Give a good album. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Dahlias #BloomScrolling #gardening #photography #nature https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/901/763/198/117/305/original/d3782ea77e0f83ec.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: May 2026 https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/875/976/271/817/264/original/cbcbacd6b425ad9b.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: #SilentSunday https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/867/327/993/981/100/original/9f7106e5f926824f.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…jpzy brave, brave Sir Robin npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…qmja @nprofile…t20x Wow. I knew it was bad, but that is really hot. That would be 105 F which is way to hot for anywhere but a desert. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Happy Solstice! #solstice https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/788/280/222/801/935/original/10890f7dcf1cfebe.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Nice fall day today for a hike in Michigan #photography #nature https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/773/361/646/497/804/original/022b7a241a122468.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: #SilentSunday #photography https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/748/100/323/406/103/original/ca7d24b0d6e2c9b5.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…lxja if it were only that, they would scroll on by and ignore it. I do that sometimes. Stopping to accuse and continue engaging is trolling behavior. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…lxja I had almost the same exchange last year with a smug professor from U of Michigan who claimed that I had obviously photo shopped in a distant line of Canadian geese in a v formation into a sunset picture. Same condescending comebacks like “have a nice day” and “I don’t believe it but if so, congratulations on getting a one in a million shot”. I mean, it’s hard to take a picture of the sky in Michigan and NOT have a bunch of geese in it.🤣 Blocked. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Rainbow with lightning (another courtesy the kid) #nature #photography #clouds #rainbow https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/729/051/072/188/110/original/eb0f7fcca387b648.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Tonight’s storm (photo from my son) #photography #nature #storm #rainbow https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/728/821/116/144/401/original/ccf5449d92072886.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Time to move on Time to get going What lies ahead I have no way of knowing - Tom Petty #photography #nature https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/703/560/531/562/448/original/72578a1679c1513f.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: 1/2 mile slow walk to get to my woods. #photography #nature https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/636/845/676/749/611/original/f13d7ece13896550.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Happy Friday! #bloomScrolling #nature #photography https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/618/685/625/054/757/original/cf1c7c685faefc7d.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Home at last #BloomScrolling #photography #nature https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/613/543/657/622/381/original/1328cb2ef783db60.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…p5w7 Thanks! npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…y2h4 Those are very cool looking! I’ve never seen them before. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Ok, so I’ve been in the hospital for a few days and may be here a few more. One thing that has helped out has been seeing your pictures, so please send pictures of whatever your pets are gardens are up to! npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: I often stop to rest at the top of this hill when I’m riding because it has a great view. Some people in the mid 1800’s had the same idea first. #photography #nature https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/559/059/781/851/697/original/8b8c58a69d04198f.jpeg https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/559/059/767/066/449/original/5131515601b0276c.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Home after a long day trip to Indy https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/548/280/852/018/213/original/65bc5f5dc715f39c.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Orioles still in town #birds #photography https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/545/045/181/025/349/original/8b354e31baae8c25.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: A few years ago I started taking a note on my phone whenever I would think of a crazy story from my life. I have over 100 now. My hope is that when I retire I write them all as short stories. Here are a few working short story titles: “Big Joe and the tire iron” “Parking lot battle between a guy with a hook and a guy with nunchucks” “High school porn film sting” “Henry Rollins challenging people to push up contests on a sidewalk” My life is pretty boring, but I think we all have some stories. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…6gxq I always make exceptions for scones and pie. 😀 npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…6gxq I’m sorry you get so many. I see everyone else has already given you great advice. I will just say that I would never privately ask you for money. However, if you ever have an extra scone that nobody else wants… npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: My bike ride just got ominous. #Cycling #photography #nature https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/518/725/543/160/055/original/8b3c6164177da6ca.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…qhdc I had to turn on the furnace again this morning 🤣 npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…uk8k Because of your photos and stories of Aarhus I have looked up the history. It is cool to have a city that has a continuous history for more than a millennia and beyond. And now I know how Bluetooth technology got its name. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…uk8k The more I look at this photo, the more it draws me in. Your alt text nails it. I am immediately immersed in a mystery novel just by looking down this hallway. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: #SilentSunday #portal https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/470/812/057/072/674/original/fbf84382dbfbaea2.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: √69 = 8 something npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…uk8k What are you going to do with the button? 😀 npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Do you have any songs/albums that you strongly associate with a time of year or weather? Ever since I was in high school I have a strong urge to put on The Ramones’ Rocket to Russia on the first warm day of the year and drive around with the windows down. https://youtu.be/Fs1y5JPYrSo npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: #SilentSunday #VanGogh https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/431/044/645/267/956/original/bb9b453a4374d9b1.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: It’s starting #birds #nature #photography https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/426/694/977/485/868/original/c192dcb608cdee22.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: The birds are back in town! Some of the 20 bird songs I’m hearing right now. #birds #MerlinApp https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/426/350/995/448/649/original/f206d9d230a494bd.jpeg https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/426/350/991/949/323/original/daf39b11b149a5c8.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: This #photography #nature https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/403/860/066/482/884/original/dbe90f94d42f07c2.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: End of the road… #photography #nature https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/393/780/889/607/268/original/bbaefc00ab902a69.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Sunny day, dry dirt road, a little bit of green, back on my bike. Looks beautiful to me. #nature #Cycling #photography https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/386/865/514/304/998/original/f3a2fdf924728e4d.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…taxn those are really cool clouds. I’m not surprised after those rain storms that blew through. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…u57d for some reason I immediately thought of this Generation X album cover from my youth with a young Billy Idol. All coming at the camera with the same sense of purpose and same white background as your cat photo. https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/321/077/923/385/056/original/a525b6e137a2245b.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Every year since the glaciers receded from Michigan leaving behind the kettle lakes and vernal pools in this state park the Spring Peepers perform their very vocal mating ritual leading to a new generation of their lineage. It is SO loud and primal and is a privilege to experience. Turn up the sound to hear this crazy chorus of life. #nature #photography https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/320/903/432/513/292/original/ebe2f4632b806ca8.mp4 npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: First gravel bike ride of the year #photography #Cycling #nature https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/320/525/854/441/122/original/f6e696a9ae5a04f8.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…jpzy Thanks, I had never seen that one. He was one of the all time great guitarists but I feel like it was overshadowed because he also happened to be the all-time greatest Prince. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Current mood #dogs #DogsOfMastodon #photography https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/314/921/688/548/646/original/2a03a418edc6a35f.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: #SilentSunday #lake #sunset https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/313/354/634/907/759/original/49006715fe144ef4.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…939n Jagger was a very good boy. I always like your photos of him. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…djfr @nprofile…v6d7 Wibbly-wobbly timely-wimely npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Enjoy every sunset #photography #nature #Sunset https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/307/209/708/520/365/original/be48f8458880a1b2.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Spooky Aurora #photography #aurora https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/306/454/564/416/625/original/70c608ebe11ec710.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…qrdz That’s cool! After he was done riding it did he pick it up, pick it up, pick it up? npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…qhdc Liz Phair had a song on my favorite kids album of all time…a bunch of alternative/punk bands playing covers of cartoon theme songs. Sublime playing Hong Kong Phooey? Check. Ramones singing Spider-Man theme? Check. https://youtu.be/dvIVKe5hGzY npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…26n8 Thanks to both of you for the update! npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…p5w7 That was mesmerizing npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…jpzy We have the same situation. First warm day and they are all over the dogs and us. We have little plastic tick hooks which are very good at pulling them out, but we’ve found nothing that stops them. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…26n8 @nprofile…0evn Let her know her brother up north says hi. I’ve been wondering about her lake. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…26n8 #TeamBog npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…0064 the trick is taking pictures for 30 minutes to get the “right one”. 😀 npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: About once a year this 3 year old post somehow crawls out of the crypt and starts getting boosted again. 😀 npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…4w63 Congratulations! npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: #SilentSunday https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/272/766/456/455/898/original/6681a598bd1bde17.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/269/861/941/584/470/original/eb947d5fe4ca8d3c.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…8g36 Your question made me look up the current ice conditions. I think everything south of traverse city is freed up now. Are you still frozen up north? https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/269/693/034/196/336/original/68482d9dd23f8b71.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Sand covered ice blocks on the shore of Lake Michigan #photography #nature https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/269/320/262/634/075/original/2dffac6fb7b399b0.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: The Big Lake on the first day of spring. #LakeMichigan #nature #photography https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/268/385/880/610/030/original/9461b5128fce6159.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…p5w7 Last night. It was only about 20 minutes from 9:30 to 9:50 and, as with most Aurora photos, it was not as colorful as the camera picks up. But it was obvious with the naked eye. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Cassiopeia in fuchsia #aurora #nature #photography https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/267/646/113/692/481/original/0c7081de99de6362.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Final rays from the last 2026 winter sunset last night #photography #Sunset #nature https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/267/589/075/962/771/original/0d35881158a8f097.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…8g36 Yes, I see the joy that my spouse and River bring to people on these visits. Not just the residents, but also the staff who welcome a few minutes of happy distraction. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Unfrozen Sunset #nature #photography #Sunset https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/266/883/128/802/443/original/41561e81c414de23.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Purple and green aurora tonight! #photography #nature #aurora https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/264/710/556/895/632/original/73802dfc2d9c6038.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: River, working the crowd to get pet at the Alzheimer’s Unit Dog Show today. #dogs #photography #DogsOfMastodon https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/262/935/320/459/967/original/bdccf8b374ace4ac.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Sign that the local lakes are unfrozen #michigan https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/257/860/902/932/887/original/5d934008a372e2cf.mp4 npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…qt6h I hope you have backup plans npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: I was helping a younger colleague with a presentation today and said “Put a carriage return there” and with all honesty they responded with “I have no idea what that means” npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…az0m yes! Supposedly an inch in the forecast next weekend but it should immediately melt. What is the snow situation out your way? npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: This Downy Woodpecker let me get very close. #photography #nature #birds https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/195/274/109/301/154/original/0a358696be87d3ac.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…wqg3 Hyacinths npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Oh, look. It’s something green popping up and it is lit by the sun! #photography https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/195/119/194/538/727/original/dc5cf7928a6feaeb.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…dyu0 lol…Garbage Apple Crisp needs its own entry in a recipe book npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: #SilentSunday https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/193/536/768/309/252/original/5ec31c9a212d79e3.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Something I love about the fedi is that you feel the rotation of the earth. I wake up at 5 am and my feed is filled with realtime chatter from my European mutuals, not filled with random algorithmic schlock from times and places unknown. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…efqx I got a ribbon for “Best Promenader”. Good training for throwing elbows in the mosh pit a few years later. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: My meditation app is getting needy. Constantly asking “will you commit to coming back tomorrow?” And today asking “did you meditate yesterday without using the app?” It needs to meditate. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: Peace #photography https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/176/394/955/919/988/original/4c1501fc5c7e5bf8.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…az0m very nice. All our snow is gone today so maybe we will start having things pop up soon. Or we will get another snowstorm. One or the other. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…qt6h It’s what all the cool kids are doing npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…qhdc I always like it when I inherently like a photo and then have to figure out why. The full moon is a key point, but the lighting on that shade of blue wall against the black background is what I think I like the most. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…6gxq a boost for the story and a like for the pie picture. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: OK, I was going to ask about a different definition, but the Google type-ahead can give a pretty good idea of where everyone’s head is at right now. https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/160/214/250/210/136/original/2a1d4ca3156b9de4.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…az0m good for you for getting out! npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: #BloomScrolling #SubversivePositivity #photography https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/155/986/129/111/147/original/dcf288c3df5c257b.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…uk8k thank you for sharing. Subversive, fun, art is my favorite art. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…qt6h that’s really cool npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: #SilentSunday #StayAwareOfTheGoodThings https://cdn.toad.social/media_attachments/files/116/153/941/554/771/326/original/547f0b05c519564a.jpeg npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…uk8k Thank you for this post and the ensuing thread. As I wake this morning I had the same thoughts. I agree that when the world goes bad it’s right to Stay Aware Of The Good Things. Not as a way to hide, but for strength to guide us back towards humanity. npub1z5m9hlkcu7h2hs5wcwg9fnpunjg9995l58fwvuehsk2cxnlndgnqh28lwy Michigander :toad: @nprofile…qhdc Good ol’ Charlene