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No Kings!

October 20, 2025PoliticsJonathan

The front end of a large group of protestors carrying signs and marching. A banner in the front has a red X covering a picture of a crown and the words No Kings.'

Over 15,000 of us marched peacefully in Madison on Saturday for the No Kings protest rally. It was very inspiring and energizing to see so many turn out to support a democratic America.

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Determination

October 18, 2025Prairie, QuotesJonathan

Very tall prairie grass, with seeds at the top of each stem, in front of a partly cloudy blue sky.

“And consider, always, every day, the determination of the grass to grow despite the unending obstacles.”
   – Mary Oliver

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Chicory blossoms

October 16, 2025FlowersJonathan

Side view of a chicory flower next to a dried up plant stem.

I’m always drawn to the blue and purple flowers. The tiny Chicory wildflowers are a favorite this time of year.

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Splashes of color

October 14, 2025Autumn, TreesJonathan

A line of trees and foliage that's about 50% green, and various shades of red, yellow, and orange.

Splashes of color finally starting to show around here. From Cherokee Marsh.

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Admiring the cirrus clouds

October 12, 2025Panorama, SkyJonathan

Long streaky clouds in a deep blue sky, over a pond and some trees.

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Sunny bloom

October 10, 2025FlowersJonathan

Sunflower bloom in front of a blurred green and yellow background.

A sunny bloom from a sunny October day.

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Milkweed seeds emerging

October 8, 2025Close Up, InsectsJonathan

Milkweed seed pod about halfway open, with some silky seeds packed inside, and a few on the outside, waiting for the wind.

Milkweed seeds are starting to emerge. Seems to have drawn some boxelder bug interest.

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Ch…Ch…Changes

October 6, 2025Autumn, TreesJonathan

A cluster of oak leaves on a tree. The tips of the leaves are all a vibrant red, with the remaining part of the leaves being green with touches of yellow.

It’s beginning to look like autumn around here.

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Piers

October 4, 2025Lakes, QuotesJonathan

A pier juts out into a lake, under a blue sky with some wispy clouds. Tall lake grass is in the foreground on both sides of the pier.

“Piers are good places for pondering the eternal enigmas of the universe.”
   – Howard Rodman

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Painted lady

October 2, 2025Close Up, InsectsJonathan

Painted lady butterfly, perched on top of a cluster of small purple flowers. There are a few missing sections on the edges of its wings.

Painted lady butterfly, looking a bit haggard.

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