Nordstahl @Nordstahl@social.cleverlibre.org

#Caturday #CatsOfMastodon

Yea! It's Caturday! 🤣

#Caturday face: "No, you're not getting out of bed yet."
#CatsOfMastodon #BlackCat #SpoiledCat

This quote is so sharp and pithy, it sounds like it would come from a comedian, not a diplomat. But, it's also true and important to the point he's making:

“The Kremlin often claimed it had the second-strongest military in the world, and many believed it. Today, many see Russia's military as the second strongest in Ukraine.”

- US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken

https://www.businessinsider.com/blinken-slams-russia-military-2nd-strongest-in-ukraine-2023-6?r=US&IR=T

Happy #caturday! #pica has no idea how tiny she is.

Silas relaxing on the dining room table, as one does. #Caturday #CatsOfMastodon

Just saying it as it is... Brexit is a failed experiment. It's fine to experiment, but we can't just sit around now. It's time to plans to rejoin, step-by-step, rebuilding our business links, cultural bonds, opportunities, trade, science, security & more.

https://www.theneweuropean.co.uk/mike-galsworthy-brexit-has-failed-and-we-must-be-ready-to-rejoin-step-by-step/

Old MiG-23 fighter plane⁠ beside an aerodrome
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📷 Zenit E⁠
🔎 Helios-44 58mm⁠
🎞️ #ilfordhp5 #35mm⁠
🗓️ February 2023⁠
🗺️ Poland⁠
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#filmisnotdead #believeinfilm #filmphotography

#pride #pridemonth #lgbtq #lgbtqia #loveislove

Fewer than 50,000 survivors remain in the U.S., according to the Anti-Defamation League.

The very youngest survivors are now in their 80s, and some have spoken out against rising antisemitism — something they've seen before. https://t.co/k0qcEswxMf

Today in 1844, 179 years ago: The last pair of great auks is killed.

#OnThisDay

Another fun puffer! Don't be fooled though. There's enough poison in 1 pufferfish to kill 30 adults. NO antidote. The skin is covered in spikes with this poison and can damage your hands or kill you. It's unfortunate that the dangerous things are so darn cute...lol

ART
https://fineartamerica.com/featured/puffer-fish-art-2-on-beach-blue-sharon-cummings.html

#art #artwork #mastoart #fediart #artist #artists #AYearForArt #beach #beachlife #ocean #sea #coastal #Florida #oceanlife #nature #colorful #fish #tropical #pufferfish #fun #cute #animals #colorful

@StillIRise1963
I'm pretty sure this means "We had a meeting of the Board of Directors about how we can continue to make money for our shareholders after a fascist takeover, and we've decided to be collaborators. Also, fuck you all."

The National Child Labor Committee worked for more than a century to end the exploitation of children in the USA. They declared victory in 2017 and disbanded. Now the GOP is passing laws to allow the exploitation of children.

(No-paywall gift link)
https://wapo.st/3NurkWs

Not Ai artwork.

A photograph-based portrait of a Maine Coon kitty with it’s beautiful, long, trademark fur in gray, brown and white, stopping by to wish everyone a Happy #Caturday. Digital applications have been added for an artistic effect.
#cat #cats #kitty #kitties #KittyCat #kitten #MastoCats #CatsOfMastodon #FediArt #art #artists #artwork
#BuyIntoArt #FediGiftShop #GiftIdeas #fediverse

Maine Coon Portrait may be purchased here: https://hhphotography.pixels.com/featured/maine-coon-portrait-hh-photography-of-florida.html

This is a new one from me "Sonoran Sunset" digitally #handpainted in #Rebelle and based on one of my own photos that I took on a visit to #Arizona in 2009. The sky is based on a class I just finished with the amazing #Corel Master, #KarenBonaker. See it and all the products it's available on (from #wallart to #coffeemugs and #puzzles!) at my website:

https://lois-bryan.pixels.com/featured/sonoran-sunset-lois-bryan.html

#HumanMade #NotAi #BuyIntoArt #SonoranDesert #sunsets #art #giftideas #LoisBryan

On a deserted Gulf coast beach under a beautifully painted sunset sky of yellow, orange and shades of blue, this couple is enjoying the peace and tranquility that being by the water can bring to the soul. Photographed on a balmy summer evening.
#sunset #beach #Florida #FloridaBeaches #ocean #photography #MastoPhoto #BuyIntoArt #fediverse
#FediGiftShop #SupportIndependentArtists

FREE SHIPPING!
On A Quiet Beach With You is available here: https://www.pictorem.com/529359/On%20A%20Quiet%20Beach%20With%20You.html

Not Ai artwork.

My original art creation of a contemporary single, tropical pineapple in electric blue and white on a dark blue/black background.
#pineapple #fruit #vegan #dessert #food #healthy #contemporary #digitalart #art #artists #MastoArt #BuyIntoArt #SupportIndependentArtists #fediverse #FediGiftShop

Blue And White Pineapple is available here: https://hhphotography.pixels.com/featured/blue-and-white-pineapple-hh-photography-of-florida.html

"Elon Musk wants to criminalize gender-affirming care, and he supports imprisoning any therapists and medical professionals involved.

The Twitter CEO on Friday morning promoted a transphobic documentary produced by the petulant, vicious, and dull extremist commentator Matt Walsh."

~ Prem Thakker

#ElonMusk #trans #youth

https://newrepublic.com/post/173201/elon-musk-calls-imprison-therapists-helping-trans-kids

Trump Was Awful. CNN Was Worse. Kaitlan Collins and the network’s journalists tried their best. But the execs, from Chris Licht on down, brought total shame on themselves, journalism, and America.

https://newrepublic.com/article/172655/trump-awful-cnn-licht-worse

#CNNShame #ChrisLichtFail #JournalismCrisis #KaitlanCollins #TrumpDisaster #AmericaInTurmoil #Politics #News

YOUR GOP!

"GOVERNMENT SO SMALL YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW IT'S THERE!