{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - danstark","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/danstark","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"1684420","username":"danstark","bio":"GIS, Photography, Making, Woodworking &amp; Hot Pepper Gardening in Zone 8b","pronouns":"","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":4,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2024/49/1684420.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"90974859","content_html":"<p>The Elden Mountain <br>\nbackdrop, in the morning sun,<br>\nfrom Buffalo Park.<br></p>\n<p>#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor\n#Flagstaff #Arizona\n#BuffaloPark\n#SpringPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fd1f9cee8e7.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"359\" alt=\"A winding dirt path leads through a grassy field toward distant mountains under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F326bc4b217.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"359\" alt=\"A winding path leads through an open field towards distant hills with a bright sun and scattered clouds overhead in a black-and-white landscape.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/05/26/the-elden-mountain-backdrop-in.html","date_published":"2026-05-26T23:03:39+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-26 23:03","date_timestamp":1779836619,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/116643373715535989","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mms43ghm4y2c"]}},{"id":"90912172","content_html":"<p>The sun in the park <br>\nfound it’s way through the long awns <br>\nof the wild foxtail <br></p>\n<p>#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor\n#Flagstaff #Arizona\n#BuffaloPark\n#SpringPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fbe51606ab2.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Bright sunlight illuminates a grassy field with tall foxtail plants and a backdrop of distant trees and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.&amp;10;&amp;10;In botany, an awn is a hair- or 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UC</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mmkyt4fbc22q","date_published":"2026-05-24T03:17:03+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-24 03:17","date_timestamp":1779592623,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90911945","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://comraderobot.bsky.social\">@comraderobot.bsky.social</a> Good seeing? Numbers have been bleak!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mmjxm2jv4c2f","date_published":"2026-05-23T17:22:32+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-23 17:22","date_timestamp":1779556952,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90911946","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://comraderobot.bsky.social\">@comraderobot.bsky.social</a> Hello writer, editor here. Just a quick note for your piece:</p>\n<p>please delete “lead up to Thursday’s Flight 12 launch attempt”</p>\n<p>and replace with “lead up to Monday’s IPO”</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mmhc5xnh6s2b","date_published":"2026-05-22T15:53:31+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-22 15:53","date_timestamp":1779465211,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90911947","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://planet4589.bsky.social\">@planet4589.bsky.social</a> Just 1 IPO away from total success!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mmfm6iqngs2e","date_published":"2026-05-21T23:47:27+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-21 23:47","date_timestamp":1779407247,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90911948","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://comraderobot.bsky.social\">@comraderobot.bsky.social</a> 60 minute IPO advertisement with renewed promises of putting colonies on the moon and Mars.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mmfm4zqlkk2e","date_published":"2026-05-21T23:46:38+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-21 23:46","date_timestamp":1779407198,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90911949","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://aftermath.site\">@aftermath.site</a> Well, it keeps the  builders and those in the supply chains employed.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mmczzctjg22a","date_published":"2026-05-20T23:17:07+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-20 23:17","date_timestamp":1779319027,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90911950","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://roryblank.bsky.social\">@roryblank.bsky.social</a> You’re wrong. They should be reading Robert Pirsig’s story of a Minneapolis to San Francisco motorcycle journey while cycling 10-20 miles a day. 😉</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mmcxnlck422g","date_published":"2026-05-20T22:34:45+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-20 22:34","date_timestamp":1779316485,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90911951","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://emptywheel.bsky.social\">@emptywheel.bsky.social</a> Has Jim Cramer found his explanation for why it’s a good thing that Orange is trading stocks faster than any full time broker?</p>\n<p>It seems this is an additional vector to furthur collapse any approval 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src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F27e0249af3.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"442\" alt=\"A serene river scene features calm reflective waters, lush green trees, and a partly cloudy sky with sunlight.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fcb4afca72c.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"442\" alt=\"A tranquil river landscape is captured in black and white, featuring reflective water, lush trees, and a sky filled with clouds.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/05/19/seasons-are-turning-on-the.html","date_published":"2026-05-19T20:20:10+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-19 20:20","date_timestamp":1779222010,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/116603101204012067","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mma7rjvuco26"]}},{"id":"90511576","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://laurenmeidasa.bsky.social\">@laurenmeidasa.bsky.social</a> ….some critics</p>\n<p>….some people have pointed out black letter law that prohibits</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mma2gom7m22h","date_published":"2026-05-19T18:46:36+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-19 18:46","date_timestamp":1779216396,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90511578","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://fraying.bsky.social\">@fraying.bsky.social</a> Be there in 5… 🌶️🌶️🌶️</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mm3kp5x6qc2l","date_published":"2026-05-17T23:54:22+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-17 23:54","date_timestamp":1779062062,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90511579","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://drumshaman.bsky.social\">@drumshaman.bsky.social</a> Well crafted, bravo!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mlvsn4d56s26","date_published":"2026-05-15T17:00:24+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-15 17:00","date_timestamp":1778864424,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90511580","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://mathowie.xoxo.zone.ap.brid.gy\">@mathowie.xoxo.zone.ap.brid.gy</a> Breathtaking</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mlujzpduc22w","date_published":"2026-05-15T04:53:43+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-15 04:53","date_timestamp":1778820823,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90033765","content_html":"<p>Summer just shows up <br>\nOn the Willamette River. <br>\nSometimes halos too<br>\n<br></p>\n<p>#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor\n#SunHalo\n#RiverPhotography\n#SpringPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F2de6180c5d.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sun halo (or 22° halo) is a bright, white, or occasionally colored ring appearing around the Sun, caused by sunlight refracting through, or reflecting off, millions of tiny hexagonal ice crystals suspended in high-altitude cirrus or cirrostratus clouds. They often indicate incoming moisture and weather changes.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F295db41b7c.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sun halo (or 22° halo) is a bright, white, or occasionally colored ring appearing around the Sun, caused by sunlight refracting through, or reflecting off, millions of tiny hexagonal ice crystals suspended in high-altitude cirrus or cirrostratus clouds. They often indicate incoming moisture and weather changes.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/05/12/summer-just-shows-up-on.html","date_published":"2026-05-12T19:44:50+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-12 19:44","date_timestamp":1778615090,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/116563325703307806","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mlokjvp74o26"]}},{"id":"90033542","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://jvl.bsky.social\">@jvl.bsky.social</a> Winner Take Everything!</p>\n<p>*unless it’s a Democratic win</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mloajkpirc25","date_published":"2026-05-12T16:47:40+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-12 16:47","date_timestamp":1778604460,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90033543","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://ryanlcooper.com\">@ryanlcooper.com</a> Let’s name names:</p>\n<p><a href=\"http://craignewmark.bsky.social\">@craignewmark.bsky.social</a></p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mlo5v6w7sk22","date_published":"2026-05-12T16:00:29+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-12 16:00","date_timestamp":1778601629,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90033544","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://majorityreport.bsky.social\">@majorityreport.bsky.social</a> Left. Is. Best.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mlnzkimjk225","date_published":"2026-05-12T14:42:55+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-12 14:42","date_timestamp":1778596975,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90033545","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://helenkennedy.com\">@helenkennedy.com</a> Thanks for the context- as a Minneapolis native and west coast inhabitant and homeowner for the last 30 years, that looks like a fun place to live but a very different day-to-day existance than the one I know.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mlnyiiav6225","date_published":"2026-05-12T14:23:54+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-12 14:23","date_timestamp":1778595834,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90033546","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://helenkennedy.com\">@helenkennedy.com</a> I don’t know NY even a little. How much would it be to rent one of those apartments above?</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mlnx6k7uwk25","date_published":"2026-05-12T14:00:26+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-12 14:00","date_timestamp":1778594426,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90033547","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://scientits.bsky.social\">@scientits.bsky.social</a> Nice gesture? Sure. 15%? I’ll bet he’ll make that back x 2 with the tax break. The irony is that the recipients will pay half of this windfall to taxes and he’ll shelter all of it from anything close to that.</p>\n<p>90%. #LeftIsBest #nogoodbillionaire</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mlgs6fglec2j","date_published":"2026-05-09T17:42:14+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-09 17:42","date_timestamp":1778348534,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90033548","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://danteatkins.bsky.social\">@danteatkins.bsky.social</a></p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3ml7ihz27bk2u","date_published":"2026-05-06T20:00:01+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-06 20:00","date_timestamp":1778097601,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90033549","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://vivivi7.bsky.social\">@vivivi7.bsky.social</a> Bravo!</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3ml5oo7ttdk25","date_published":"2026-05-06T02:45:33+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-06 02:45","date_timestamp":1778035533,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90033550","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://dcphotography.bsky.social\">@dcphotography.bsky.social</a> Delicious.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3ml5l2pdsk22p","date_published":"2026-05-06T01:40:57+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-06 01:40","date_timestamp":1778031657,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90033551","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://mcopelov.bsky.social\">@mcopelov.bsky.social</a> He also made a strategic decision to prosecute this in South Florida instead of DC where the crime actually committed.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3ml4yfqthtk2u","date_published":"2026-05-05T20:07:06+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-05 20:07","date_timestamp":1778011626,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90033552","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://mcopelov.bsky.social\">@mcopelov.bsky.social</a> Also made a strategic decision to prosecute in S Florida instead of the location of the act of the crime.</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3ml4ye44z222u","date_published":"2026-05-05T20:06:11+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-05 20:06","date_timestamp":1778011571,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"90033553","content_html":"<p><a href=\"http://jonathancohn.bsky.social\">@jonathancohn.bsky.social</a> If Democrats hadn’t ignored the Netanyahu genocide in Gaza the Democratic party would have retained the white house.</p>\n<p>This was the reason for the loss.</p>\n<p>The reason we lost our standing in the world and so much progress over the last 50 or 100 years is the refusal to prosectue the 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Well…?</p>\n","url":"https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3ml2ulnyccc2m","date_published":"2026-05-04T23:53:30+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-05-04 23:53","date_timestamp":1777938810,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":true}},{"id":"89262322","content_html":"<p>In the dark winter, <br>\nThe sunshine sometimes shines through <br>\nLighting the forest<br>\n<br></p>\n<p>#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor\n#RiverPhotography\n#WinterPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img 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18:38","date_timestamp":1777487934,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/116489456317869909","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mknqrsvvzl23"]}},{"id":"89190662","content_html":"<p>Each day the river, <br>\nand my mood by the water,<br>\nCurrents waves and tides <br>\n<br></p>\n<p>#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor\n#RiverPhotography\n#SpringPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fa371447060.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"404\" alt=\"A calm Willamette River is surrounded by lush green trees under a cloudy sky with the sun peeking through.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fd405ecc0bf.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"404\" alt=\"A tranquil Willamette River is bordered by trees under a dramatic, cloudy sky, all captured in black and white.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/04/28/each-day-the-river-and.html","date_published":"2026-04-28T18:57:31+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-28 18:57","date_timestamp":1777402651,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/116483863609119459","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mklbcv2x2524"]}},{"id":"86626088","content_html":"<p>Time for Trillium, <br>\nThe equinox and spring’s start<br>\nEyes on the solstice <br>\n<br></p>\n<p>#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor\n#FlowerPhotography\n#Equinox\n#SpringPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fb23de0806e.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A cluster of white trillium flowers with large leaves grows in a forest setting surrounded by tall trees.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fb9504a857e.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A cluster of blooming trillium flowers grows on the forest floor, surrounded by tall trees in a black and white setting.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/03/20/time-for-trillium-the-equinox.html","date_published":"2026-03-20T19:29:42+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-20 19:29","date_timestamp":1774034982,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/116263158445921878","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mhjavlfjyt2b"]}},{"id":"86407811","content_html":"<p>Contemplation is <br>\nPatience for still water and <br>\nMindful reflection<br>\n<br></p>\n<p>#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor\n#RiverPhotography\n#WillametteRiver\n#WinterPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Ff27cff112d.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A series of docks and red pilings are reflected in the calm water with a tree-lined shore and a bridge in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F3b4aa55d31.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A calm river scene with docks, tall posts, and a metal walkway, surrounded by trees with a bridge in the background.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/03/17/contemplation-is-patience-for-still.html","date_published":"2026-03-17T19:43:05+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-17 19:43","date_timestamp":1773776585,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/116246236704851640","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mhbqgpspe52j"]}},{"id":"86333260","content_html":"<p>Sundog signs of Spring,<br>\nAtmospheric River done,<br>\nFlat River, blue sky. <br></p>\n<br>\n<p>#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor\n#RiverPhotography\n#WillametteRiver\n#WinterPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fc0fd7cab44.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"384\" alt=\"A scenic river reflects a forested shoreline and a cloudy sky with a faint sun halo.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F7185c368df.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"384\" alt=\"A serene river is lined with tall trees and reflects the cloudy sky and bright sun in a black and white landscape.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/03/16/sundog-signs-of-spring-atmospheric.html","date_published":"2026-03-16T19:31:16+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-16 19:31","date_timestamp":1773689476,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/116240524863672198","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mh77avjnyl27"]}},{"id":"84687253","content_html":"<p>This is not the world <br>\nWe were taught to build and grow<br>\nYet the river flows <br></p>\n<br>\n<p>#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor\n#RiverPhotography\n#WillametteRiver\n#WinterPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F702e1d74f5.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" alt=\"A serene river flows under a cloudy sky, bordered by trees on both banks.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fc8aad2fb47.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" alt=\"A serene black and white landscape showcases a tranquil river surrounded by trees under a dramatic, cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/02/20/this-is-not-the-world.html","date_published":"2026-02-20T20:31:27+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-20 20:31","date_timestamp":1771619487,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/116104862846412654","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mfcxeysenn2i"]}},{"id":"84148251","content_html":"<p>There are a few spots, <br>\nDaily on my lunch walk trail, <br>\nI can’t help but stop.<br>\n<br></p>\n<p>#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fa485c4892b.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit path winds through a forest with tall trees and clear blue sky above.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F948af7c483.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A tranquil forest path is illuminated by the sunlight filtering through tall trees, casting long shadows on the ground.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/02/12/there-are-a-few-spots.html","date_published":"2026-02-12T20:51:01+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-12 20:51","date_timestamp":1770929461,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/116059640476905909","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3meouqkqeo324"]}},{"id":"83448549","content_html":"<p>There’s not a bad time, <br>\nTo look up to the clear sky, <br>\nAnd take in the moon.<br>\n<br>\n#MoonPhotography\n#Photography #Haiku\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fd4bec8d7ec.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/02/02/theres-not-a-bad-time.html","date_published":"2026-02-02T22:51:18+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-02 22:51","date_timestamp":1770072678,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/116003484237321353","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mdvwpbwrqc2y"]}},{"id":"83441636","content_html":"<p>I take a lunch walk, <br>\nTo the Willamette River, <br>\nSunshine, rain or snow.<br>\n<br>\n#WillametteRiver\n#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography\n#RiverPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F36c67bd670.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"412\" alt=\"A serene river flows between two banks lined with tall trees, under a partly cloudy blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Ff8a0165b15.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"412\" alt=\"A serene black-and-white landscape features a calm river flanked by trees, reflecting the dramatic, cloudy sky above.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/02/02/i-take-a-lunch-walk.html","date_published":"2026-02-02T21:06:54+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-02 21:06","date_timestamp":1770066414,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/116003074868959746","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mdvqv6u7oh23"]}},{"id":"83391924","content_html":"<p>Took a walk today, <br>\nUnder this cloud filled blue sky, <br>\nNear the end, it rained <br>\n<br></p>\n<p>#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F110695d6da.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A narrow path stretches through a dry, leafless forest under a dramatic sky filled with clouds.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fec3bd6647a.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A winding path leads through a barren, tree-lined landscape beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky in black and white.\" 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#WinterPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F84f3e65f9c.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A snow-capped mountain is visible in the distance, framed by a river, trees, and a log-strewn shoreline in the foreground.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fb81ae53db5.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A serene landscape features a snow-capped mountain in the background with a bridge spanning across a body of water, framed by trees and logs in the foreground.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/01/31/the-mountain-was-out-even.html","date_published":"2026-02-01T06:29:29+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-02-01 06:29","date_timestamp":1769927369,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/115993960766652486","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mdrpejthae23"]}},{"id":"83162587","content_html":"<p>It’s grey at the park, <br>\nPlenty of benches and chairs, <br>\nNobody sitting . <br>\n<br>\n#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F73d8c66c77.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A leafless tree stands prominently in the center of a park surrounded by evergreens under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fff3f337f4f.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A leafless tree stands centrally in a serene park setting, surrounded by paths, evergreen trees, and distant benches under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/01/29/its-grey-at-the-park.html","date_published":"2026-01-29T20:17:51+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-29 20:17","date_timestamp":1769717871,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/115980231621808073","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mdlmbergwq2k"]}},{"id":"83036964","content_html":"<p>Found a beaver’s dam, <br>\nHere in the Toquin Scablands, <br>\nFilling the kolk ponds . <br>\n<br>\nOn the #IceAgeTrail\n<br>\n#Photography #Haiku\n#NaturalHistory #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fc9c391cff2.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" alt=\"A wetland landscape features a beaver dam and a pond surrounded by trees and grassy vegetation under a partly cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fa034348da5.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" alt=\"A wetland landscape features a beaver dam and a pond surrounded by trees and grassy vegetation under a partly cloudy sky. (Monochrome)\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fe79188f743.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dense carpet of small, colorful floating plant life in shades of pink, yellow, and green covers the ground.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Faef8ef2949.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A dense carpet of closely clustered plant life covers the water surface, creating a textured pattern.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/01/27/found-a-beavers-dam-here.html","date_published":"2026-01-28T06:18:19+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-28 06:18","date_timestamp":1769581099,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/115971276581700531","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mdhmznadby2q"]}},{"id":"83003914","content_html":"<p>When the storms approach, <br>\nWe brace for the roaring wind, <br>\nSometimes it’s whispers . <br>\n<br>\n#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#RiverPhotography\n#WillametteRiver\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Faf6c8f49c2.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"438\" alt=\"A tranquil river reflects a dense line of evergreen trees under a cloudy sky with a faint sun.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F545ee108e5.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"438\" alt=\"A serene, black and white landscape features trees reflecting perfectly on the still surface of a river under a cloudy sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/01/27/when-the-storms-approach-we.html","date_published":"2026-01-27T20:15:28+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-27 20:15","date_timestamp":1769544928,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/115968898489460796","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mdgl7jocgt2i"]}},{"id":"82955895","content_html":"<p>Still waters today, <br>\nReflecting sky and shoreline, <br>\nOn this winter’s noon. <br>\n<br>\n#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#RiverPhotography\n#WillametteRiver\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F9bd220b729.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" alt=\"A tranquil river is flanked by trees on both sides, with reflections of the sky and clouds on the water's surface.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F7340c8f5d5.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" alt=\"A serene black and white landscape features a calm river flanked by trees, reflecting the sky and surrounding forest.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/01/26/still-waters-today-reflecting-sky.html","date_published":"2026-01-27T06:16:01+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-27 06:16","date_timestamp":1769494561,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/115965603200806031","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mdf4eyppqd25"]}},{"id":"82644012","content_html":"<p>Days on the river, <br>\nTwo decades coming right here, <br>\nNever looks the same. <br>\n<br>\n#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#RiverPhotography\n#WillametteRiver\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fa30b521b69.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A serene landscape features a calm body of water reflecting a line of silhouetted trees and a partly cloudy sky with the sun shining through.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fe2d3cb81c0.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A serene black and white landscape features reflective water mirroring a dramatic sky and silhouetted trees.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/01/22/days-on-the-river-two.html","date_published":"2026-01-22T20:58:16+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-22 20:58","date_timestamp":1769115496,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/115940766738875475","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3md23gwufel25"]}},{"id":"82216969","content_html":"<p>A sun burst today, <br>\nAnd a deep blue cloudless sky, <br>\nAnd a low noon sun. <br>\n<br>\n#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Ffbb285925a.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A sunlit forest path surrounded by bare trees and scattered fallen leaves under a clear blue sky.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F235e65b148.jpg\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" alt=\"A winding path cuts through a forest illuminated by sunlight filtering through the trees.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/01/16/a-sun-burst-today-and.html","date_published":"2026-01-16T20:26:13+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-16 20:26","date_timestamp":1768595173,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/115906660904448572","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mckwshph2i2v"]}},{"id":"82087214","content_html":"<p>The forecast said sun, <br>\nAfter the morning clouds clear, <br>\nBut it never did shine. <br>\n<br>\n#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Fb33ee0f14c.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A lone tree stands on a misty hillside with a gentle gradient disappearing into the fog.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2Ff1e248c96c.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" alt=\"A solitary tree stands on a sloping grassy field under an overcast sky.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n</div>\n","summary":"","url":"https://www.danstark.com/2026/01/14/the-forecast-said-sun-after.html","date_published":"2026-01-15T02:43:48+00:00","author":{"name":"danstark","url":"http://www.danstark.com","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2024%2F49%2F1684420.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"danstark"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-01-15 02:43","date_timestamp":1768445028,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":true,"is_linkpost":false,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@danstark/115896814336389551","https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:cm2wi3cj3znq4pfuslr7lwyw/post/3mcgktsxhnl2p"]}},{"id":"81913681","content_html":"<p>A bright winter day, <br>\nOn the Willamette River, <br>\nTeases this year’s spring. <br>\n<br>\n#Photography #Haiku\n#MonochromeAndColor #WinterPhotography\n#RiverPhotography\n#LandscapePhotography\n#OregonPhotography #Oregon #PNW\n#MakeArtEveryDay #MakeToEscape</p>\n<div class=\"microblog_collection\">\n<img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F2bbf13f62a.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"340\" alt=\"A serene river reflects a clear sky and distant trees on a bright, sunny day.\" loading=\"lazy\"><img src=\"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/1000x/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.danstark.com%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09d5c84d1e.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"340\" alt=\"A tranquil black-and-white landscape showcases a reflective lake surrounded by trees under a dramatic sky.\" 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