Notices by Don Ray (donray@mastodon.online)

#Cats #Gatos #Spain #España #StreetArt #Valencia

For this #Caturday, I’ve gone to the archives for a favorite photo from Valencia, Spain, from June 2011.

#SilentSunday #Butterflies #Flowers #Iowa

#Birds #BackyardBirds #FediPajareo #Iowa

I'm not sure what Mr. Oriole is doing, but he appears to be a jolly fellow.

#SilentSunday #Birds #BackyardBirds #Iowa

#Cats #Gatos #CatsOfMastodon

How about some #Spanish vocabulary for #Caturday?

The expression “patas arriba” (paws upward) is used for “upside down.” Here, Ronronia illustrates the concept:

@blogdiva

In case someone is interested in chipping in to the NAACP for this fight (and other important work):

https://naacp.org/donate

@blogdiva

The article mentions the NAACP lawsuit against Musk for his unpermitted power plants near Memphis. #NAACP #Memphis

More information here:
https://www.selc.org/press-release/civil-rights-group-sues-xai-for-illegal-pollution-from-data-center-power-plant/

#cats #gatos #CatsOfMastodon
#WhiskersWednesday

Professional napping technique (not suitable for beginners).

#Colombia #SingerSongwriter #Spanish

For #MusicWomenWednesday here's the first single, "Duelo," by Juana Tobón, a young artist from Colombia (who is the sister of @irenerd 🙂).

"Duelo" could be a duel, but also grief or mourning, and there are images of all those meanings in the song.

The chorus:
Armas cargadas (Weapons loaded)
Mirada el frente (Gaze straight ahead)
No digas nada (Don't say anything)
En blanco la mente (The mind blank)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I-JefHc2Jw

#Cats #Gatos #CatsOfMastodon

For #WhiskersWednesday, more “Meowls in Towels.” (It’s the kitty’s new favorite game 🙂).

I call this one “The Meowdonna of the Bathtub.”

#Cats #CatsOfMastodon #Gatos

You’ve heard of Owls in Towels?
Well, here comes Meowls in Towels!

#SilentSunday #Fog #Sunrise #amanecer

Warm (for February)and foggy this morning. But here comes the sun!

#dogs #perros #DogsOfMastodon

It’s another #Saturdog night!

This little guy is the greeter at the Amish farm where I stopped to buy eggs.

#Immigrants #Iowa #ACLU #refugees

Each year, the ACLU of Iowa recognizes a student for activism in support of civil liberties.

This year’s winner is a refugee from South Sudan who lives in the Des Moines area.
https://www.aclu-ia.org/news/meet-the-award-winning-student-who-raised-15000-for-immigrant-and-refugee-peers/

#USpol #ICE

I wrote the other day about how all the usual distractions (NFL, NBA, etc) seem to be going on without interruption despite the tRump regime unleashing a heavily-armed militia on major US cities. As if nothing much was going on.

The events in Minneapolis have changed that a bit. Tonight’s T-Wolves game has been postponed. As with yesterday’s strike, business as usual needs to stop until enough people wake up.
https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/timberwolves-warriors-game-postponed/

@moni_ko

Welcome!

One of those horses has suspiciously long ears. 🤔
The people who follow #asstodon might be interested. 👀🙂

#Sunrise #Fog #Iowa

Lavender Fog

#SilentSunday #River #Iowa

A Blue Ice River

@fanta

Espero que haya salido bien la charla. Bonita foto de la playa y un cartel interesante.

#bloomscrolling #Marigold #Iowa #Mexico #DayOfTheDead #DiaDeLosMuertos.
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Cempasúchil — the marigold — is the traditional flower used to decorate the altar (ofrenda) for the Day of the Dead in Mexico.

And despite the names French Marigold or African Marigold, the marigold genus is native to Mexico, Central America, and parts of S. America.