🏊‍♀️🌱Green Grandma 🐝 🚴‍♀️

Well I would love to thank the Federal Government for the generous donation of $180 to our local food bank. Could not believe we received the Medicare payments in our bank account. No thanks! We don’t need to be bribed. Also, ballots go into a secure ballot box today. CA representing! VOTE

Well I just watched The Librarians, on PBS, Independent Lens. WTF? This show just received an Emmy. I suggest everyone watch this. These are librarians for goodness sakes. I hate what this country has become.

Went to take garbage cans out today and almost had a heart attack when trying to open the latch. Scared the crap out of me. Now shes waiting for my return. Aghhhh

Good morning. Out in the yard and noticed my tried and true reblooming clematis, “The President” was putting on a show. I probably have 20 different clematis growing on trellises covering my fences. Love the stages of bud, flower, whorl and then feathery swirls. Hummers love these for their nests.

Good morning to all those gardeners who have success attracting Monarchs to your garden, I applaud you. I figured if I put up a sign they might come to my house.This fall two tanks will have Showy/ Narrowleaf milkweed and middle tank will be full of CA Native nectar plants. Live in Northern CA. 🌼👩‍🌾

Saw the movie Dogs with a Purpose last night. OMG! I was bawling and my husband had to leave the room since we are missing our sweet girl. Today I went for a walk and I ran into six dogs who came up to me with tails wagging and full of love. It was so amazing. I just LOVE dogs. 🦮🐕‍🦺

Congratulations to Kelsey Pfendler, who became the fastest PERSON to row solo and unsupported across the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii in 43 days.This was a 2400-mile trip. Previous records for a woman was 86 days and she beat the men’s record of just over 52 days. You rock Kelsey!

Well took a break from the world shit show to celebrate my grandsons 19th birthday with a whale watching trip in Santa Cruz, CA. We saw Humpback whales putting on a show for us with tail throwing, pec slapping, and breaching. I needed a 360 degree camera to capture all the action.Nature is awesome!

Both my younger brother and I had strawberry blonde hair and wear glasses (parents and siblings did not). Back in the day, 1957, milk was delivered to your home. Our milkman had strawberry blonde hair and wore glasses. This meme reminded me of the teasing we inflicted on our mother. So funny!

Happy Father’s Day for all those men that stepped up as a parent through marriage. How fortunate my daughters and I have been in the 40 years since my husband become Dad. And to my father who passed away 41 years ago who showed me how loved I was, how to love, and to just show up. He was my hero.

“Michelle, ma belle These are words that go together well My Michelle” From The Beatles, “Michelle” We love you Michelle.

When children gravitate towards you, and you are a stranger, you are very special. The Obama’s were no strangers to meeting and greeting many adults, and many children/babies. Happy Obama Appreciation Day!

A person that loves animals, and especially dogs, is alright by me. Now if that person is President Obama that is even better. Happy Obama Appreciation Day!

Since the NBA Finals are over, there is someone else who loves basketball. The one and only President Barack Obama. Happy Obama Appreciation Day!

Ok, how about President Obama doing something “funny”, you know having a good time, being human. Happy Obama Appreciation Day!

On this momentous day, Obama Appreciation Day. “The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don’t wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.” Barack Obama

President Obama stated, “Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change we seek.” Happy Obama Appreciation Day!

And of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t post some ‘hot’ President Obama photos. Happy Obama Appreciation Day!

President Obama said, “No, you can’t deny women their basic rights and pretend it’s about your ‘religious freedom’. If you don’t like birth control, don’t use it. Religious freedom doesn’t mean you can force others to live by your own beliefs”. Happy Obama Appreciation Day!

An amazing partnership. President Obama stated, “I wouldn’t be here today without the love and support that Michelle Obama poured into me over the years”. Happy Obama Appreciation Day.

Good morning and Happy Obama Appreciation Day. I will kick things off with one of my favorite photos. A man full of humor.

Reminder that tomorrow is Obama Appreciation Day! Please post your favorite photos or quotes of the wonderful, compassionate, intelligent former president.

Great news. Per the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, dated May 28, 2026, Becerra is leading California’s Governors race with 25%, Hilton 21%, and Steyer at 19%. As of May 28th a paltry 2,974,343 ballots have been returned. If you haven’t voted yet, get er done!

Good morning. During our walk along the Laguna Creek Trail in Elk Grove, CA, saw goslings and goats/sheep. What a beautiful way to start your day. Our city uses goats/sheep as a way to manage weeds. Nice organic method.

Beautiful thing I found this morning. A swarm of honeybees in our front yard on a cable box. Just when my painter was going to arrive to power wash our house. Oh well, beekeeper on the way to capture and relocate. Can’t wait to see he will wrangle these beauties.

I love to mosaic! There I said it. I teach rock mosaic classes for free and just love spreading my madness to others. I mosaic anything like; bowling balls, planters, stepping stones, etc., but rocks are my favorite. Art, humor, and family is the only thing keeping me sane right now.

Happy Mothers Day to everyone who has been called mom or grandma. Hope you all have a great day, even though you should be celebrated each and everyday.

Just saw this peaceful, mellow ad from Xavier Becerra on Instagram. (Sorry I am not tech savvy) Enjoy😊

I know talking about our deceased pets can offend some, but this amazing family member, Napali, passed away one year ago today. She was my husbands guide dog, but more importantly our family member. We have missed her terribly, especially her companionship and humor. See you later girlie.

With all the crap going on in the world a bit of good news. In a recent poll, Independent Voter Project Survey, Xavier Becerra is leading the Governor race in CA. Check out his Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook accounts to find out more information. Please get involved, and vote on June 2nd!

Happy Earth Day

I normally don’t post my art (mosaics, stained glass and watercolor). But this piece was made for my husband who is visually impaired. This is a mosaic tactile piece called “Looking Up”. He loves touching redwoods so now he can go get a feel of glass bark, when we are not actually in a forest.

Happy Easter peeps! Sometimes you need a break from the madness and take a stroll in the garden. Saw a beautiful male Anna’s Hummingbird and a Pipevine Swallowtail caterpillar going to town on my Dutchman’s Pipevine. No matter what, nature has my back.

Coastal redwoods in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. My 16 year old granddaughter took this while we were at Roaring Camp Railroad. This is a redwood cathedral. I can still smell the trees. Wish I was there now…

President Obama, Happy President’s Day to you. We miss your compassion, civility, intelligence, leadership and so much more. Thanks for continuing to speak out.

Bad bunny this old bitch was up and dancing. Love you!

I was in my backyard checking on my Dutchman’s Pipevine flowers, and the chrysalis on the vine. My supervisor showed up to make sure I wasn’t too close to the feeder. Oh brother!

So any bets today on how the meeting between the 🍊💩 and Machado goes today? Will she graciously hand over her Nobel Peace Prize for the assholes blessing to gain favor to be instituted as the President of Venezuela? Handing over the medal is like handing over chocolate coins. It’s meaningless.

With the daily shitshow going on, sometimes nature gives you a present. I found this beautiful gem of a Pipevine Swallowtail chrysalis on my Dutchman’s pipevine. The caterpillar is black with orange spikes, and the butterfly is spectacular shimmering black/blue with orange and white spots. 🦋

My favorite Christmas ornament. A gentle holiday reminder that sparks conversation.

I hope you have a peaceful day. Even during this crazy time in our lives, I am thankful for my family, friends, and everyone on Bluesky who is standing up for democracy. Also thanks for my stretchy pants and grandkids who will be cleaning up after dinner. The best part of the day is watching them.

Sure looking blue tonight. I think the blue 🌊 is coming through loud and clear! So thankful for those who voted and made your choices clear. 😊 Democracy in action!

Yes on 50! Come on California let’s show the nation that we are not going to lay down to fascism. We are going to fight for our country. My neighbors have already questioned my displaying of the CA flag, now one more thing to debate. Ballots turned in today as well. Woohoo!

Why is the NFL allowing a moment of silence before the game for Charlie Kirk?

Well we put up our California flag today. As I was hanging it up I hummed the song “California” by Joni Mitchell. Also putting up my Yes on 50 lawn sign once I get it. Just doing my part to make a statement (and to piss off a few neighbors).

Love that the 🍊💩 called Norway’s finance minister last month to ask about a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize (per The Guardian), and to discuss tariffs. Maybe he would lessen their tariffs for the prize. I know I keep saying, “I can’t believe this shit”, but WTF! Is there no end to this?

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Thanks New Yorker Magazine for your upcoming cover photo of, Trans Forming Liberty. The artist, Amy Sherald, is an amazing visionary who painted Michelle Obama’s portrait. This painting was supposed to be displayed in the National Portrait Gallery, but “leadership” objected to it. Art is Art.

Saw The Naked Gun movie today with the grandkids. It’s was pretty funny and Liam Neeson did a great job of replicating the old schtick from previous Naked Gun movies. Just nice to get away from the shit world and laugh for a couple of hours. We give it 3 sets of crocs up!

Love Governor Newsom’s response.