2026-10-28T17:48:30Z https://nostr.now Michael Emerman https://nostr.now/npub1weyukz3qprphlarcvyvwugj5qntvp8tez2l5zdkcz723dyh0464srkd02y https://static.mstdn.science/accounts/avatars/109/276/554/569/715/763/original/db34666ecf223969.jpg https://static.mstdn.science/accounts/avatars/109/276/554/569/715/763/original/db34666ecf223969.jpg https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszsf0tm9t5gf29cxfjnyq0zdckct0vrjwdqhjwjmefdy8v52srupgzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kj8fnpv #ThickTrunkTuesday #Mosstodon<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/435/774/571/799/250/original/db89fefa73ecdec8.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-10-13T21:43:09Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2sqxhs6kqa3h7xed8y5kvk6hxrm3ulyf30aza98ah99r6hzy6nwgzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k5cw2wt #FootPathFriday #hiking #PNW <br/>A muddy trail beyond a small creek into the green forest<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/411/595/675/362/940/original/349689e4e17a2b06.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-10-09T15:13:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxcz06ealc8d53acsv9qqe8z6f0asyja779w4cql9ytpu5rzlx74qzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kwfam3m #virology #vaccine<br/>I got both my COVID and influenza vaccines yesterday. I usually wait on the influenza vaccine until end of October/early November, but apparently flu is starting early this year on the west coast, <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03150-8">https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03150-8</a> . 2026-10-08T23:44:40Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswd39zkauk5sm2kz7yz4dnw9pend4ru8kanjtq8uqlrzpcx3j4hdqzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k8dghl3 #MountainMonday #hiking #PNW <br/>A mountain tarn in the North Cascades with Glacier Peak in the background.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/388/908/256/046/051/original/c3ee6d97a97af22c.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-10-05T15:04:22Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswh6qs57cjvkaquhe5s9veyygn8zzy5j879qz0tw0qml34x2a2d8gzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kcpgn7k #MountainMonday #biketooter #PNW <br/>We biked up the Sunrise Rd in Mt Rainier Natl Park yesterday. The road is closed for the season to cars, but open for bikes and hikers. Its a glorious winding road without cars as the mountains loom larger and larger as you climb 14 miles up (road is closed at White River Campground at the 4 mile mark) with 2800 ft elevation gain. It was a brilliant sunny day with views all around.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/309/418/812/596/549/original/6cc8f151d504147c.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-09-21T14:09:34Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvuag50hlq58l4y6njfmjgw7a5sk94nddglq8xhky09qmvsw09a0szypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2krstqjq #FootPathFriday #hiking #PNW <br/>A trail winding around a steep rocky slope. Grand Valley Trail, Olympic Natl Park, Sept 2026.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/292/442/144/480/607/original/280b3ccfe12cff6f.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-09-18T14:11:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0jun0j5dntay3r08krkwxu9322644650wa7phdzn6nc6s5l3zj8gzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2ktxhwa6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs99e8yx4q4rke0v9zvx3rqu9l7wq6dycfd9krzv7uehpz86zjf4ggflmmp8'>nevent1q…mmp8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I have so many of his books. 2026-09-15T16:40:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy8wnz08w0jc2g77l0hj47sktrxrmtzskakykgplnvx6l6lauv0uszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kt8zc5m #SilentSunday #hiking #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/264/040/708/403/832/original/bbcfea4ccb5ae738.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-09-13T13:48:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfq04jvcw8qkqrapefa9rwxx3aym8s0sq4yjcehn5l0rqmaeuemvqzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kcz805c #gardening #GrowYourOwn <br/>Cucumbers finally coming in towards the end of the season. This variety is called &#34;Dragon&#39;s Egg&#34;, yellow/green or white depending on how much sunlight they get.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/230/889/652/923/013/original/ef462887576a7d9b.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-09-07T17:17:40Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsytawcrlngjtsexw4uwkkt5c9ck3l33kmymetd2ttcxac7nguwhsgzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k27s8kf #Seattle #sunrise <br/>Early morning walk at Greenlake today, timed it to be at this spot on the west side to see the sunrise.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/129/358/526/926/291/original/da5f5362316e8e00.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-08-20T18:57:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqrqjqnxg7lalw7kssw407nnc0u92js76sc3khac8yt2cs5zrwtygzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2khf7y37 #GrowYourOwn<br/>#gardening <br/>Italian Plum season in Seattle. The trees are usually on an every-other-year cycle, but this is the second big harvest year in a row. I&#39;ve collected about 300 so far from the tree in our backyard, and many of our neighbors have full trees as well.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/117/063/254/793/671/original/cab14706fc3ecb73.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-08-18T14:50:29Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsd7cmrede3qsp93c49vytsyzvfe2tr0tj0gaeap6z8246zrjlm6vczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kq4vrxz #FootPathFriday #hiking <br/><br/>A dirt trail leading to fog rolling down the mountain in the bright morning sun.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/094/391/894/310/184/original/c52aeac2d037ca1d.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-08-14T14:45:02Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvtxf2qxsard3a46eu935vu9funn2gspk4eq88d3cr0hvztertudgzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k5du4vw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs94cv4a6t2aurxfa208aqmksqxuwvgukkmvxea5vv4xpselx0zewqhgleuk'>nevent1q…leuk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Go in late May/June and you can see them flowering on the Olympic Peninsula. 2026-08-13T15:14:32Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsynw8v8nqmeawr27knaupxetkuygd84r2s9nwa3a8dz23jgfex3jszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kmk073y #SilentSunday<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/065/903/469/740/731/original/8719bd69a8a35092.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-08-09T13:59:45Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8ne0qetjg04ltw232u4nzf0uweny9mwtax4qtw074g4zkjhkpf6qzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kwwy6r4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyz0e4vltmzdsnsra6cnfgaxhy50unqkchqujsqsl4ga6wupg4cqqq7c200'>nevent1q…c200</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>#gardening #GrowYourOwn #tomatoes The large beefsteak tomatoes now getting ripe. Oma&#39;s Pink (left), Old German (front), Dester (right). Dester is one of my favorites, very juicy and tasty. Old German is somewhat polarizing since it is the top tasting tomato for some, but others think it too sweet. I use it in moderation. This is the first year I&#39;ve grown Oma&#39;s Pink, so still not sure about it.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/060/611/371/047/177/original/b3d964d4b32de109.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-08-08T15:34:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs202de64gku9aazr0ec6jypze4j0hzwgjxcswmu8c6xfxf09r2tuczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2ka642hn #WaterfallWednesday #PNW <br/>A waterfall down rocks in the Cascades on a foggy morning.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/045/999/613/291/147/original/3ac15232d54205f0.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-08-06T01:42:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyz0e4vltmzdsnsra6cnfgaxhy50unqkchqujsqsl4ga6wupg4cqqzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kawslsv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswhalaxe268llx0lfjajpruk2mcj2ufcppql9qpay5mpga59epqyq8ertuu'>nevent1q…rtuu</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>#gardening #GrowYourOwn #tomatoes The main season tomatoes now getting ripe. These are Japanese Trifele Black; medium to medium-large with dark red skin and green tops. I plant this one every year, and are my absolute favorite for their taste, and also prolific later in the season. Family members who don&#39;t like tomatoes like this one.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/038/712/902/316/782/original/630d4d640d75b465.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-08-04T18:44:52Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0qjf6wrprjpyy03zgpl3eppsf9cfaxe84ucca9896gzd3jdj25wqzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kwq9tzq #bloomscrolling <br/>Dahlias blooming in the garden now, more or less the color of the sun in the smokey air this morning.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/038/203/210/007/314/original/de0f9ceb2378fb39.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-08-04T16:34:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyhyhal688why2ervn46hm9j4m7n6vt2hkwgttpd77pjtwavqlwhczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kvtd24t #SilentSunday #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/026/267/851/923/407/original/3cfcf19ef56256ef.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-08-02T14:00:02Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs03ks7mx5ygztjvdwwmgg567klv0flq50nspy7uyc0flz2yraupzgzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k6m2svr #hiking #PNW <br/>Hiked to Surprise Lake in the Central Cascades off of Hyw 2 yesterday. The clear waters of the lake were emerald green.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/009/556/325/393/610/original/c8bce3bba2e7f179.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-07-30T15:09:34Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswhalaxe268llx0lfjajpruk2mcj2ufcppql9qpay5mpga59epqyqzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k5v79lk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst9uc7m0gh8dlemsq9l0sv2d7nxs5fyc28uzwsxa6yvp9uyhm3jhgynspnv'>nevent1q…spnv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>#gardening #GrowYourOwn #tomatoes <br/>Lots of varieties of tomatoes starting to ripen now, but the next one in most quantity are the Jaune Flamme. These are yellow/orange, about twice the size of cherry tomatoes. Third year I&#39;ve planted them and they are now one of my favorites for salads and eating fresh.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/117/009/398/024/908/115/original/0ffd4a02fd9528e5.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-07-30T14:29:46Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgl5aq760pelururwuueuted322wtpgq78synh9dl56md7jrqqvfszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2ktthkgy #ThickTrunkTuesday #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/998/110/170/263/718/original/704f2b0688a87019.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-07-28T14:41:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst9uc7m0gh8dlemsq9l0sv2d7nxs5fyc28uzwsxa6yvp9uyhm3jhgzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kg4wz75 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd3fwlgedsf7ng0ns8nf6xl8vkj25mr6dpzjwz60wh5t2smmn6elcrhx3g0'>nevent1q…x3g0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>#gardening #GrowYourOwn #tomatoes <br/><br/>Next variety to ripen are the Costoluto Fiorentino. A medium-sized ribbed, relatively early, heirloom. We eat them fresh, but use them for roasting later in the season when the later heirlooms come in.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/964/170/806/105/354/original/1aba9bfc7b805db4.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-07-22T14:48:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsd3fwlgedsf7ng0ns8nf6xl8vkj25mr6dpzjwz60wh5t2smmn6elczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2ku6mqtp #gardening #GrowYourOwn #tomatoes <br/><br/>First tomatoes of the year! These are Stulpice, an ultra-early variety that used to be the only one I could reliably grow in our previously cool coastal PNW summers. Now, its about a week or so ahead of the other heirloom varieties.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/930/864/004/667/743/original/e8bd804c3faaf04b.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-07-16T17:37:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9juk44rea0tu9lnzejcu28wl8q2pjw5vtuhv25qtug2fsawcmzmszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2klevrr2 #MountainMonday <br/><br/>The potato fields of the Skagit Valley from our bike ride yesterday (North Cascades in the background)<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/913/056/686/406/201/original/5ece4a6f07ba758d.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-07-13T14:08:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspd2xf2mtkumuzmaq0r2afgwrknjcmvz0kujk24ua0ah3advlet6szypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kk80ea0 #SilentSunday<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/907/208/788/053/492/original/39818218b9d95074.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-07-12T13:21:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfeg8p8ugmywl7yjlynr8zf0v3rj00t2ac9vun2dffkhpu4895meczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kpsgedx #hiking #PNW <br/>Hiked the Boulder Lake trail past the aptly named Reflection Ponds (photo) on a weekday. There were lots of salmonberries and hardly any people.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/848/127/657/709/130/original/c4e32f40ee64a251.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-07-02T03:01:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxs5qqxlr2faq96xg46pw8dsr7kl3auga45yzq42mwv7ev8rwelvgzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2ksdjzga In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfrl57u84mxpegrev3kv8c2wnynvcnsx2k22zscxkw8tvudcndcmqz40d0r'>nevent1q…0d0r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;ve been to Rampart Lakes many times, but never explored Lila. I&#39;ll need to turn that direction next time. Great photos! 2026-06-25T07:17:32Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsd6g4ld6et6nncr7kk96xfesn6zutlyycfc9n9gj9a0ftu9d00zeszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kukklcs #SilentSunday<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/669/534/686/687/832/original/254ef790bca11372.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-05-31T13:57:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspy8pfxzmflm39rfrmjr93gvuu74sm4safyf5ql8la75n8d0myczczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kq59pxc #FootPathFriday #hiking #PNW <br/>The trail through a talus field down into a green valley on a bright sunny day this week.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/658/069/121/967/864/original/fad8e46046c666df.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-05-29T13:21:52Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg2n3cryp4zxa5pg2wajakfzwc23ku94qj6yndqdjk8y2avcp532czypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kdchzzq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9nfhcdsz8csqrkpqpx8fql3z2utcr88726l7m72g9lzh4h98mwjgy89pa5'>nevent1q…9pa5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yes, especially at higher elevation. Trillium is the only one I recognize though. I should have bookmarked your thread from last year (?) to help identify the flora. 2026-05-29T02:12:08Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0p4334lstcw23ayp277k5srrrkhzxyx78fh2stpfy7qaq8jszw7szypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k2tv82a #WaterfallWednesday #hiking #PNW <br/>Midweek hike today on the Perry Creek Trail off of the Mountain Loop Highway where I went to the top of the falls (this photo captures only a small part since it is not easy to see from the trail as it plunges through a canyon)<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/649/109/504/902/624/original/c4d1b270ed8d605a.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-05-27T23:23:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgqnfa5ctj7m65jua5fmv7p5e7g5aq3pnte3vsl26q5uajxm35tfqzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kpwkhq7 #WorldBeeDay #gardening <br/>Lots of bees and other pollinators in my borage corner of the garden this afternoon.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/609/124/072/472/192/original/4cf4b29ac0b6d23d.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-05-20T21:55:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0dzy8prthn2s39gdex98lmxe3pa0wqdkyfssnznjv6vr7f0zycngzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2keq2hw5 #silentsunday #hiking #pnw<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/590/453/731/252/006/original/b4eaaaf91be1a421.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-05-17T14:49:52Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0zh9kktlckg4g0aj57242gzvk50cqpvwsr99dt68zc4jueskhx4czypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2ky67g7e #sunrise #seattle <br/>Brilliant sunrise this morning<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/562/024/885/546/081/original/4052433359e1b8a5.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-05-12T14:16:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstnza2xefa3am4cvtjmgprgm4p3ppw7z56adqje6m6z0chr3anrnczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2ks863sk #UrbanWildlife #goose<br/><br/>Geese and goslings at Greenlake on my walk this morning<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/558/250/578/097/760/original/72fe0204e349d199.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-05-11T22:17:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw4edgyxyly3nhug6fyyfcj08672gjdlpl6r7376k7u4szmvdmmjczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k6yuj3u #FootPathFriday #hiking #PNW <br/>A well-weathered boardwalk over a stream and up into the forest on a foggy morning.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/539/210/240/050/015/original/62d61601dd333d80.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-05-08T13:35:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg60hpepnnt3pvhd0et6d4sxk59tp83wm33l2379g7as085yj3h2gzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k9g2g0h In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0kwvjlhx77lnsurclul0nhzp0ewz958nup0rsfnlquf403hhugyc0dqspd'>nevent1q…qspd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yes, its a little risky. I have extra starts that I hold on to in case I need them, or give them away if I don&#39;t. 2026-05-02T15:06:55Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg854t4389clj2j8rav86egftc0xjfm4jeymznx4rq97pvllgdulgzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kdd6rxa In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqj5llcfyssvguxkezx5a4eedy7tnaqvymd0q9h889nktsp84ta8ge9x6k8'>nevent1q…x6k8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I planted my tomatoes this afternoon in Zone9a. Supposed to be above 50oF at night here for an extended period. Most years recently that&#39;s first week of May. 2026-04-30T22:37:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2uxx0fjmwdyaewt9vwmn5rudpqt96498a9qe9g07zkvmuncj4a4czypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kyxmyvj #bloomscrolling #biketooter #Seattle <br/>I love all the California Poppies and other wildflowers planted along the Burke-Gilman trail east of Gasworks Park in place of the invasive blackberries.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/490/163/429/882/804/original/8480af1380ed6140.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-29T21:41:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxf3ch3dzlaqlwlc0f3qdz0yufk6awuqpfsdt0fdz3lhfdy77c9rqzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kqm5ar4 #SilentSunday #biketooter<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/471/201/642/448/399/original/95e221303e04239b.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-26T13:19:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyp9q25dn2ch3x3tv8r488kujqjsnf94rjmrua37zc5r74r5k4clczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kxlgjly #SilentSunday #hiking #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/392/068/666/757/743/original/586b7a1c9e64bf97.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-12T13:55:40Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsts2jutzpurfumwacxf8v9zlg899xhfq6trw86dyu2vvjcyqk6q6qzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2khxl9qq #FootPathFriday #Seattle <br/>Footpath through the Washington Park Arboretum in the morning light earlier this week.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/380/766/279/355/196/original/d8327c63b879a47e.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-10T14:01:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxfaxc54r7haxjyzwz55hp26vaczx6t9wuxl5f905j09lntrjpyfczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k6m3zcz #sunrise #biketooter #Seattle <br/><br/>Sunrise over Lake Union this morning crossing over the Fremont Bridge. Things you see on a bike (or on foot), but not from a car.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/359/260/090/368/784/original/5e98e4d2b79c82c5.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-06T18:50:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2t7fe89ljwsjsx72z9ew9jtkvuctqc6h5a28uqf4un7tmr98vzsszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kjuhj3d #MountainMonday #hiking #PNW <br/>The view from Stegosarus Butte in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River Valley this morning. It&#39;s an unofficial, but obvious, trail that goes up up up off of the Pratt River Connector. It was springtime below, but snowing near the top.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/320/750/018/667/638/original/10099b811bdcda7a.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-30T23:37:34Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswedgzh7dwx3rgm3shn4w23uahf59hmr64ruhdk32taacyf0xjj7czypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k5k7ate #NoKings #USpol <br/>Huge crowds at the NoKings march from Cal Anderson Park to Seattle Center. I was far enough back that I could not hear the speeches<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/309/494/035/643/513/original/3e746e2d93709c71.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/309/505/391/691/756/original/cc96f73d4771dd9c.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-28T23:57:11Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspdrz5lgw9gk3480kvstake08c79fl80sxjywvmjvpll00wc4nfvgzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2ka7uxgf #gardening #GrowYourOwn #tomatoes <br/>All of the tomatoes have germinated, and most of the peppers.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/296/408/573/171/843/original/e13e74712c436921.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-26T16:27:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs86v7t6q5da6knreukx035ruv3wnkhgk8ptjrgjfdg0x0ff9jcs7czypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kjld4ke #SilentSunday #Lighthouse #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/233/626/216/237/313/original/759d945fb32873d4.jpg"> <br/> 2026-03-15T14:21:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxcynn8r0esdr82fvv2e6sz60fw63knm26nh03kvsu9v8vw0y8ppgzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k72skad #SilentSunday<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/154/766/982/150/930/original/107e0a2e6e68ec85.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-01T16:06:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs80em7kywucut8tehjxlegd427c3682xpu5dv3h7zxl8404jc3v5gzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kernut4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs20suxece3tq2f70yvpvpnzxaleyzgt0rqxknr6htvwyfkx8mzatsn5995s'>nevent1q…995s</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>There was lots more snow in early January when I took this picture<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/083/034/633/642/760/original/85bcd2e3bacb74e2.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-17T00:04:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqpp7led8u4mzk8d3rfqu2mjrdzxqc4wv3axpfeen5yyvxk2vryjszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kt86ll5 #hiking #PNW <br/>Hiked through a verdant old-growth forest to a (mostly) frozen alpine lake yesterday on a day when it seemed like most of Seattle was downtown at the Seahawks parade.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/058/533/087/227/514/original/e79cc16c15713f1c.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/116/058/544/276/098/167/original/1875ac125fa03292.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-12T16:14:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsd9kznq3de7raprvymvz4ypzqvg4w75ly37m348fuhjcvz9jpuf5gzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kg02924 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8ckcz4fy0jmzr0vr43g9qn2ytnxmxj3f9kejtnrhz69fuel0xz3qexh509'>nevent1q…h509</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The upper part to Marmot Pass is definitely a fantastic hike. I&#39;ve done it from both the Upper Big Quilcene trailhead and as a multiday hike from the Dungeness Trailhead. 2026-01-23T16:59:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspep464xyvuu898qpcetg9mje8fhuv8v5q46nkfra9g82rl7f3cggzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kdy6pp0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyk5f0r3sy3sdrt3huucl5ya692fn8xng6x8kvyq5ut3475afqj5qpkz7am'>nevent1q…z7am</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>That&#39;s a great winter hike! Last time we did it, we went all the way to the Upper Big Quilcene trailhead and back. 2026-01-23T00:39:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrpuhel9yt4atn4tutzf290ga23qlevmgxehyrj5zau0jh5asesrczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k8lu7es #MountainMonday #hiking #PNW <br/>For the last MountainMonday of 2025; my favorite hikes this year were in the Royal Basin of the Olympic National Park last September. The photo below is the Royal Meadow soon after dawn as the sun came across the valley as we hiked out.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/803/867/095/389/890/original/23480651d51132e5.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-29T16:47:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsx74fmdv880nyd0vpzcx56cjc8maqza0ve7dudl5u59ljx23c43hqzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2ke0t48r #ThickTrunkTuesday #PNW <br/>A very tall Douglas Fir over a steep slope with a mountain in fog in the background.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/730/045/753/404/962/original/ea7bc48bc2353eee.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-16T15:53:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrnlv4jw7yzu5kdt859ftne2r354r5v5trf39vy4xjp6kmwn9jw4czypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kthmjx4 #SilentSunday #hiking #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/639/315/790/765/304/original/9afff2409d637ace.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-30T15:19:36Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsx709d7a3znss968yg63le7vkxjfk5msy3u4ya8z6hndp6w2ex5xczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kuytsdj #SilentSunday<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/599/724/962/641/022/original/ec6d7ac1c4e85b10.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-11-23T15:30:52Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8g3nng3wgs7544gx5d5l3zlxzaf95qn06nqnhmxl7paplxphuk0czypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k500yhm #FootPathFriday #PNW #hiking <br/>A wide trail of brown leaves through a mossy forest.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/588/382/757/942/198/original/c2f7d5a8441ebad9.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-21T15:26:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspnuphmj0nysu9scems30zyu7fpcdu30jqptx8rjwl0d0rf7fuvlgzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k9kafkq #ThickTrunkTuesday #PNW #Mosstodon <br/>Tree trunks with the roots crossing over and down a boulder.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/492/030/840/321/475/original/1ff874f8718f7b0c.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-04T15:08:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqst253knhkhnrzjzpfnr7mekyshs87d4amhulysklvsxx5ztpvsh4gzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kd8dkd5 #SilentSunday #hiking #PNW<br/>alt-text A river of placid green water. On the opposite shore is a stand of densely spaced tall green trees, but thick fog obscures the trees in the distance.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/480/750/941/204/301/original/21f75bff95de785b.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-02T15:15:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrqwf59fhnkjygmvhqyfdz60frnhhvlwywzdh7d3r90ugg9crundgzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kqj5d8n #MountainMonday #hiking #PNW <br/>Layers of mountain peaks in the Cascades on a sunny hazy day.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/368/510/798/477/264/original/ac8895cc3dacc997.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-13T19:30:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2x7dkvykgzm60s8sjk66faka23hg4n8v7c800xhn5zmzck6yd5aczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2klzz2nk #FootPathFriday #hiking #PNW<br/>A trail through colorful fall blueberries in the mountains.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/350/394/722/916/297/original/aa5b97d53566b96b.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-10T14:44:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsq3qjxhqn4qx88eqw35au8gxvcl7yjgq9z43yumyg9v7rmrev070gzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kwduycq #MountainMonday #hiking #PNW <br/>We hiked Crystal Peak across from Mt Rainier yesterday. There was a haze in the air but still plenty of dramatic colors with the bushes on the slopes turning shades of red, orange, and yellow.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/327/683/050/732/071/original/c2e3a899fcc17462.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-06T14:27:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsru0ej4hxc2rkqfaex2h3vfcgay04sw5vyt3gaza770wg97m2xt8szypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2krtsh0q #SilentSunday #hiking #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/321/860/870/821/185/original/296c83c1bba7266f.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-10-05T13:47:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsquelv60xwulzjg9h8ul44ph3qu0capxdz7gl5svnzljpn7vzqjgqzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kk84mlq #FootPathFriday #hiking #PNW <br/>A winding path through a high mountain meadow.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/310/700/462/390/709/original/e37ee1aa6119ddc9.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-03T14:28:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv3zlkktchmvdkm0k783cwx88heh46dhytxlk9kcm0vh3w5lemekgzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k7f8yuc #MountainMonday #hiking #PNW <br/> I hiked the Cave Ridge trail via Commonwealth Basin Trail last Saturday with a friend who has hiked the lesser known trails around Snoqualmie Pass for the past 4 decades. At the top, there are indeed caves and we talked to a group of spelunkers before they descended into the darkness with all their gear. Photos are Guye Peak from the approach to Cave Ridge, and then in the other direction at an outlook near the caves.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/248/494/375/477/837/original/e799e3621c8f07a7.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/248/495/239/115/689/original/ff56964847038e1f.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-22T14:49:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw9k9uz9q2qktfwm4ja3067y5a7lp5tsw9m8cyedge2yqt2ykrlxszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k9pnyst #SilentSunday #hiking #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/242/738/197/909/445/original/367fba0e5df760d6.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-21T14:24:34Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy8mfaeghkzkw9ctdxx0hv22mp779f69tek9c50lak8ndzz8zdhrqzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k70n2ee #SilentSunday #hiking #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/201/937/928/880/966/original/78892c3383d8b38f.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-14T09:28:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgcwd05tysl9cfqulyyhj3z5j402lcwvy59cl80mnzx5npnpc322qzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k7cftyq #ThickTrunkTuesday #hiking #PNW <br/>Many huge Western Hemlock and Douglas Fir trees on the trail above Royal Creek in the Olympic National Park.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/174/915/513/558/847/original/b332f98f3f804d6c.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-09-09T14:58:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9d4k0gl6u3cfh0g926glu23jwxdgwcecc7gt5dle7mswxalwa93czypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k9wzg9u In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszcyzpkhgz5lzy7k6z9tu257mk8chjv6s97c459q88xuwtvn5zwnqhsy0uj'>nevent1q…y0uj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>#SilentSunday #hiking #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/163/483/770/617/190/original/f1d168874b52bfa1.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-09-07T14:29:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspqk9wrxlz8g82cvycav9mraqku05av9ss5dlyyvk5ecq9pu6rr7czypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kx3f5kw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxfrk533n24jq06afenaujmxx4dyrff0dq97q4pz6rhranfvd8lvgjnrjth'>nevent1q…rjth</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Is knocking the pole out of place by exiting the tent (e.g. in the dark) a concern with this setup? 2025-09-07T02:21:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszcyzpkhgz5lzy7k6z9tu257mk8chjv6s97c459q88xuwtvn5zwnqzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k4d5sfc #hiking #PNW #OlympicNP <br/>I was in the Olympic National Park earlier in the week hiking/backpacking the Royal Basin trail. Two nights camping in one of the most beautiful places I&#39;ve been. I got up earlier enough both mornings to catch the sunrises. The first photo is looking back from the Upper Basin towards the meadow and down the valley. The second one is from the way out from Royal Lake as the sun came over the ridge to shine on the mountains on the other side.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/158/535/320/404/085/original/232f76666e4f9999.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/115/158/539/251/981/971/original/021a0cfdec3780f2.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-09-06T17:33:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9ej367dxfcw6g5pxz3urtq7yutkanmrh9m4mvmga7hml4q6vv6wczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kcqr0sx #hiking #PNW <br/>Approaching Snoqualmie Pass on the Pacific Crest Trail on day hike. Red Mountain is in the center. We stopped to talk to an 80 year old thru-hiker who had started at the Oregon/Washington border a few weeks ago.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/960/018/651/041/532/original/37c40618f24f6456.jpg"> <br/> 2025-08-02T16:05:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswgzrzvrgdxfues693sh2902ax4u24l7slmecpjxaaemf9y0qxdsszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k4xej7u #BloomScrolling #PNW #biketooter<br/>Bike ride in the Skagit Valley today past many huge fields of potatoes in blossom (also, lots of cabbage and spring wheat). This one was on the loop to Samish Island.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/854/637/466/988/557/original/d5a8c1cb27eedf53.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-15T01:26:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszml2t62hnsu6umk07tx596fd8p48ahaacdtf0venungjhgycs50czypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k83x6uj #SilentSunday #travel<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/846/075/460/694/518/original/f157a0528c75b674.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-13T13:11:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswd6dagy76ava3qsrrj4ec98sjq69rsfqpa29zq33d08tn9u9j5vqzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k2d2unx #gardening #GrowYourOwn<br/>Garlic harvest today, about 50 bulbs now drying in the garage. Varieties planted last fall include Bavarian Purple, Persian Star, Vietnamese Red, Music, and unnamed one from a collection of a former horticulturist.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/786/021/459/801/113/original/f1bcc6561350b955.jpg"> <br/> 2025-07-02T22:35:45Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0l5wpltwvu7ql2ktgf9d5rjcxz6je5ehjnjwmfn55smwrzeu373szypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kaht73v #SilentSunday<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/765/855/698/251/193/original/fa531e49683afbc5.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-06-29T09:10:36Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8gyneu4rnx8lt7dmvhtylkw8cd4wp40tnlju5ktk9g40ae8hlj6gzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2ks22zjx #SilentSunday #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/648/370/617/707/844/original/e5fddf1fd279fcc0.jpg"> <br/> 2025-06-08T15:09:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9gdyaaex2uqr4sw9j4nxr72rrk9v2hvv9yshnlqdjfqj026mv2vczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kewma3c #AcademicChatter #retirement<br/>Cleaning out my office in my last week before retirement, making piles of &#34;take home&#34;, &#34;discard&#34;, and &#34;decide later&#34;. Moved the student theses into the &#34;take home&#34; pile, but moved most of my old correspondence, paper reprints, and notebooks to the &#34;discard&#34; pile.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/616/204/296/824/937/original/1b4b99cb28dc04ab.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-06-02T22:51:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxjdltwj4d24gul2jemaarepae9tyyy5jg2keh6x95hmgtmk9tspszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k9k5mwg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqwdfnl7aj5n9u0k2gle4n2zxwha54nusns5qdqkg8exwuyqfwjxcjx66g3'>nevent1q…66g3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Wow, that&#39;s scary. Glad you&#39;re okay. 2025-04-29T02:13:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg06mqf3hp2l4cwjj2wry0fn4wce53sq552lfxte440feuvnvkzfszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kn68yfc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfgmpk999qx0f35uaczpx0t0h59hlsrxwwf2mwqdun6ye3f2ctvxsx2yl44'>nevent1q…yl44</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>sugar, white onion, garlic, sultana raisins, ginger, pepper flakes, apple cider vinegar, white wine. ratios are somewhat arbitrary depending on taste 2025-04-27T14:32:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszd0j5tu6gv2e5pwl5dc2702g7rdgfvcpul04a6zhargynze0ekyszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2ksrxq7u In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8qd3aq8nfqvyuva6k725sq6cud0m99vthhgndghlaaarfuzxx7us2kq7pz'>nevent1q…q7pz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Rhubarb Chutney from this morning&#39;s cuttings.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/406/175/887/106/111/original/51592b3ee2e73a65.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-04-26T20:35:54Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8qd3aq8nfqvyuva6k725sq6cud0m99vthhgndghlaaarfuzxx7uszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kn82mr4 #Gardening #GrowYourOwn<br/>First rhubarb harvest of the spring. I planted this in the back of the garden in 2014, but only in recent years has it taken off. Now I get 3 harvests per season.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/404/945/733/964/964/original/f4fb2e640aa088da.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/404/948/994/144/870/original/3a7ba7275e495dc9.jpg"> <br/> 2025-04-26T15:26:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8fea7radg472j6why4t0dwwrfs00a0phugq449hpymtd5xv06upszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kzc00u6 #Gardening #GrowYourOwn #Tomatoes<br/>My tomato starts doing some photosynthesis in the sunshine today. They&#39;ll be going in the cold frame outside sometime next week. From last year: Japanese Trifele Black, Italian Heirloom, Costoluto Firorento, Marsalato, Old German. New to me this year: Dester, Gill&#39;s All Purpose, Jaune Flamme.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/367/352/264/999/999/original/771df6fcbf969362.jpg"> <br/> 2025-04-20T00:04:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv2d4e473stkuu9cs5wdj9vl4xtmmar4hep3he5pl4rppyq4j4duszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k8qkwfm #SilentSunday #bloomscrolling<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/330/927/811/217/266/original/b0c0447da3ddd1eb.jpg"> <br/> 2025-04-13T13:39:59Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8gv0qj7mf654e84zhsk2aw5dsf3dr7h0zslkzznj8kgq0s86366czypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kppw7zf #SilentSunday #Seattle<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/251/735/984/526/611/original/b52df05bb1af5180.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-30T14:01:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs87cedznu9n7su090d4rse3vnzmjzxsf9h7fyw0fqkudzue666v2szypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kz9fu23 #bloomscrolling #Seattle #spring <br/>Cherry trees near peak bloom on the UW quad this morning<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/235/191/996/290/352/original/2b295f7c633860d5.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-27T15:52:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr98w4envl95nhkzj8djpe85nc98hq9qq0gu86svmfq32pntwu7wszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kckqn3p #Seattle #fog<br/>Foggy morning around Lake Union via the Westlake bike path this AM.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/225/539/495/316/631/original/816e2591b0c09cf1.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-25T22:58:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsz9n6aatxpxham954tgystx82f7msm08qguv06fd9zw88da07vcxszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kx0jgej #SilentSunday #hiking #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/212/366/347/017/160/original/ef30b0e1a1b370cf.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-23T15:10:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs82ztz7q7w58pf3cykxtjtj5q4dekzwmpj7myl6jys6lvr6tugk3gzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k0vf3p0 #ThrowbackThursday #virology<br/>The oldest piece of equipment in my lab, a &gt;55 year old refractometer that I inherited from the lab next door when they retired in 2010. It consists of a light source and prisms and measures the concentration of dissolved substances by their ability to bend light through the prism. In virology, we use gradients of sucrose spun at high speeds to purify viruses which will settle at distinct sucrose densities as measured on the refractrometer. It still works.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/195/668/849/668/733/original/86db71074ad71612.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-20T16:20:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs89p585qf0py5a5fyzz6l0cf4xqeq5pfad0mfk9thewyxgca43kgszypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kqyl2sh #SilentSunday #hiking #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/172/680/323/295/474/original/a9080afc74329b4d.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-16T14:55:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyfd2pgwatcmz3rf4hhkc5r5r9w56ag0ctd786uye074f7yr69p2qzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kzcy2js #MarshMadness #SilentSunday #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/094/372/210/800/862/original/78240ce34b274ae1.jpg"> <br/> 2025-03-02T19:00:52Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8cva35yrl0xamexvy08t23vdce967p4pthzylkg8gt0km2w8skzqzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kgg0pun In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsra3rdxa7zu7kwl2kuehvxtqp7gll7ra626568h9ynhs63tfffc0qc2aj4j'>nevent1q…aj4j</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Example:<br/>Dear [Representative/Senator] [Name],<br/>I am [Your Name], a voter and your constituent from [City/Town], [State]. [Include street address for House Representatives; ZIP code for Senators]<br/>Supporting [biomedical research] is very important to me because [your personal reason].<br/>Sincerely,<br/>[Your Name]<br/><br/>Notes:<br/>- Congressional staff primarily track message volume and constituent status<br/>- Non-constituent messages receive less attention<br/>- Brief, individualized messages are most effective <br/>2/2 2025-02-24T23:48:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsra3rdxa7zu7kwl2kuehvxtqp7gll7ra626568h9ynhs63tfffc0qzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kufdns4 #USpol<br/>Use the following steps to send a message to your two Senators and to your representative in the House of Representatives:<br/><br/>First, click on <a href="https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member">https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member</a>.<br/><br/>Second, click on the “contact” link to the websites for each member of Congress.<br/><br/>1. Keep your message concise and focused<br/>2. Use your own words - avoid copying text from templates<br/>3. Clearly state your status as a constituent and voter<br/>4. Share a brief, personal reason for your position<br/><br/>1/2 2025-02-24T23:47:43Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsf8ccyvlgukdrnkq2q4q9fdnrmyt52g0czpyfl8adlmujuk6t88hgzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kgwtqpu #SilentSunday #hiking #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/114/014/098/883/065/932/original/3e00a52139027d96.jpg"> <br/> 2025-02-16T14:46:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqjkr7c25l4nqn4pxgt4zfjw6mwd6eanyk07vfamxxyzu2e5meezczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kkqmgvt #WaterfallWednesday #hiking #PNW #mosstodon<br/>Skirting behind the middle falls at Little Mashel Falls, January last year.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/113/991/960/585/257/976/original/b1f7496bf0995aed.jpg"> <br/> 2025-02-12T16:54:46Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0005m29nwkeaksgm3j98g32mq609fatxlwd5j6m48qdm6sj7nm9czypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2kg90mry #SilentSunday #Seattle<br/>A bike ride between storms.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/113/936/807/713/650/150/original/bd43a3375e669924.jpg"> <br/> 2025-02-02T23:09:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsperhvtkdrw6m7qrvt4rqal8pjp434gvf7nq3psk8e5tasyc6ku0szypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k098hy3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsryafauc7mf2xraf0up6grrx5243ueavvfshmh9g2gq0kgm5k7upcyzgejw'>nevent1q…gejw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We finally finished the 5000 piece puzzle over the weekend. This one was several years to completion (intensively at the start, rolled up under the bed for several years, and then every night since late December). Only a few pieces lost to either a cat or a vacuum cleaner.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/113/898/432/192/127/621/original/f2b58c788d981a60.jpg"> <br/> 2025-01-27T04:29:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp4x9k63z2htjwz0tf3ppyc3stvtuthlwxwfwd4yssn2z3jrweunqzypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2k8ka6xy #MountainMonday #hiking #PNW<br/>Hiked to to the base of Big Four Mountain yesterday to see the snow falls from the sheer cliffs that will form ice caves later in the year. It was not as cold as it looks when the sun was out of the shadow of the mountains.<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/113/861/550/806/860/325/original/7d2a7d7d200ecdf0.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-01-20T16:10:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyf79nj6za067j5dq4t27e4exf03u5xpsyxmyg6v5um52wv3u94vczypmynjc2yqyvxll50ps33m3z2szddsya0yft7sfkmqte295ja7h2ks2747c #SilentSunday #hiking #PNW<br/> <img src="https://static.mstdn.science/media_attachments/files/113/776/845/843/682/825/original/78dbe5505f818edb.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-01-05T17:08:51Z