Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

“Perhaps I should have considered other options.” (head-desk)

It is not hopeless, and we are not helpless.

Disappointing to see gov. newsom with his finger to the wind.

Fear or fury? The choice is ours.

“Facilitate” is an active verb, not a weasel word.

It’s easy to sit in safety and prescribe what other people should be doing.

Accused of treason; bitches about the ratings. I am in awe.

Since we are repeating ourselves, let me just say fuck that.

Oppose, oppose, oppose. do not congratulate. this is not business as usual.

The republican ‘Pastor’ of the House is an odious authoritarian little creep.

This year has been the longest three days of putin’s life.

Weird. Rome has an American Pope and America has a Russian President.

Republicans cannot even be trusted with their own money.

A norm that restrains only one side really is not a norm – it is a trap.

T R E 4 5 O N

There is no compromise when it comes to body autonomy. You either have it or you do not.

There is no right way to do the wrong thing.

“Just close your eyes and kiss the girl and go where the tilt-a-whirl takes you.” ~OzarkHillbilly

Whatever happens next week, the fight doesn’t end.

Their boy Ron is an empty plastic cup that will never know pudding.

Good lord, these people are nuts.

“In this country American means white. everybody else has to hyphenate.”

Hey Washington Post, “Democracy Dies in Darkness” was supposed to be a warning, not a mission statement.

Bad people in a position to do bad things will do bad things because they are bad people. End of story.

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On The Road – Mike in Oly – Baskett Slough NWR, Oregon

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Mike in Oly

I was in Oregon to visit friends and tour gardens during the iris bloom season this May and was told about this wonderful National Wildlife Refuge in the area. I was delighted with its trails on hilltops over wetlands below, open wildflower meadows and oak forests above, all filled with birdsong. I can’t wait to go back and explore this area more.

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    HinTN

    You have provided a new bucket list place. I especially liked the tangle if branches.

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    oldster

    Baskett Slough is a magical place. I go there whenever I’m around Salem or Portland, and I take good friends. It’s a low-key gem.

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    Mike in Oly

    It was amazing. The woods were filled with birdsong. I turned on my Merlin app to see who was singing and at one point it ID’d over a dozen songsters nearby. I can’t wait to go back.

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    JustRuss

    Practically in my backyard. Seen signs for it, but have never visited. Will have to remedy that soon.

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    J R in WV

    I do so love the On the Road (Or in Your Backyard) photo sets, and am so grateful to everyone who posts some photos! Like touring, but for free!!!

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    StringOnAStick

    I think what you identified as calochortus is a wildflower I’ve always known as Mariposa Lily, usually with a lot less “fur” on the interior petals; what a wide range in flower type! Occasionally in Colorado I’d see a deep violet version, but more on the white end is more typical. Now that I live in OR, I need to go to Baskett Slough and see these furry flowers in person! Thanks for the tip!

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    MelissaM

    I concur with so many others, OTR was greatly missed during the outrage. It’s my bucket-list provider (or the not-list provider in rare cases) and eyes on the world.

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    Interstadial

    @StringOnAStick: There are actually three groupings of species within Calochortus:

    -Mariposa lilies which you are familiar with

    -Cat’s ears which is what the species pictured is one of. You can see the ‘furry’ reason for the name.

    -Globe lilies which have a more globular and nodding flower

    They are all choice and exquisite flowers.

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