I have opinions.
Even about Christmas.
I am not and haven't been active in church since I was a fourteen year old pregnant teen and the church decided that I was not worthy of a seat at their table.
Thank goodness I didn't let their disdain slow me down.
It did give me a lifelong urge to be an example of why people are wrong when they treat any person as less than another.
Christmas though as it turns out doesn't have to be either religious or commercial. Once I figured out that the holiday could be all the good feels and none of the bad it has been transformative for our family. We don't even stick to the 25th. This year we are celebrating on New Years Day.
I know everyone celebrates differently and my way is just my way. Tomorrow I will celebrate the family I've found in this unexpected digital space and look forward to seeing all of the holiday toots.
So from our house to yours have a lovely holiday if you choose.
#Summer #Christmas

I have opinions.
Even about Christmas.
I am not and haven't been active in church since I was a fourteen year old pregnant teen and the church decided that I was not worthy of a seat at their table.
Thank goodness I didn't let their disdain slow me down.
It did give me a lifelong urge to be an example of why people are wrong when they treat any person as less than another.
Christmas though as it turns out doesn't have to be either religious or commercial. Once I figured out that the holiday could be all the good feels and none of the bad it has been transformative for our family. We don't even stick to the 25th. This year we are celebrating on New Years Day.
I know everyone celebrates differently and my way is just my way. Tomorrow I will celebrate the family I've found in this unexpected digital space and look forward to seeing all of the holiday toots.
So from our house to yours have a lovely holiday if you choose.
#Summer #Christmas

Evening on the trail, Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. August 23, 2024, 7:04 PM.

#hiking #photography #outdoors #landscapephotography #nature #Connecticut #summer #forest #goldenhour #mountains #summertime

Evening on the trail, Sleeping Giant State Park, Hamden, Connecticut. August 23, 2024, 7:04 PM.

#hiking #photography #outdoors #landscapephotography #nature #Connecticut #summer #forest #goldenhour #mountains #summertime

And Earth tilts again.Whether you're in the dark or in the light, happy solstice, fedifriends.

#Solstice #Winter #Summer

And Earth tilts again.Whether you're in the dark or in the light, happy solstice, fedifriends.

#Solstice #Winter #Summer

FlowerPower – In the summertime - North Zealand

#red #photooftheday #beautefullnature #nature #naturegeography #natureshots #landscape #art #naturelovers #summer #flowers #flower #beautifuldestinations #wildflowers #color #flowerphotography #flowers #blumen #bloomscrolling

FlowerPower – In the summertime - North Zealand

#red #photooftheday #beautefullnature #nature #naturegeography #natureshots #landscape #art #naturelovers #summer #flowers #flower #beautifuldestinations #wildflowers #color #flowerphotography #flowers #blumen #bloomscrolling

Solstício | Solsticio | Solstice | ηλιοστάσιο



#darktable #nature #solstice #SummerSolstice #solsticio #solsticioDeVerão #summer #Rio #photography #SummerHereWinterThere #HappySolstice #LongestDayOfTheYear

FlowerPower – In the summertime - North Zealand

#red #photooftheday #beautefullnature #nature #naturegeography #natureshots #landscape #art #naturelovers #summer #flowers #flower #beautifuldestinations #wildflowers #color #flowerphotography #flowers #blumen #bloomscrolling

Solstício | Solsticio | Solstice | ηλιοστάσιο



#darktable #nature #solstice #SummerSolstice #solsticio #solsticioDeVerão #summer #Rio #photography #SummerHereWinterThere #HappySolstice #LongestDayOfTheYear

Summer's jobs at our house are varied and hard to describe with one title.
She is the Director of Happiness, Herder of Slippers and Foot Warmer in Chief.
When her pal needs his slippers, socks or a hat she is on it. It doesn't even matter where they're hiding.
She knows all.
Nothing makes her happier than being helpful.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Summer's jobs at our house are varied and hard to describe with one title.
She is the Director of Happiness, Herder of Slippers and Foot Warmer in Chief.
When her pal needs his slippers, socks or a hat she is on it. It doesn't even matter where they're hiding.
She knows all.
Nothing makes her happier than being helpful.
#Summer #DogsOfMastodon

Flying along the Cliffs.





#wildlifephotography #naturephotography #vogelfotografie #birds #nature #photography #natur #naturfotografie #birdphotography #wildlife #animals #naturfotografie #fotografie #tiere #tierfotografie #birdlovers #birdwatching #birdsofpixelfed #ocean #canonphotography #naturelover #safeitprotectit #nabu #draußen #birdsofmastodon #rock #outdoors #waterbirds #puffin #fish #ocean #food #birding #iceland #summer #coast #island

Flying along the Cliffs.





#wildlifephotography #naturephotography #vogelfotografie #birds #nature #photography #natur #naturfotografie #birdphotography #wildlife #animals #naturfotografie #fotografie #tiere #tierfotografie #birdlovers #birdwatching #birdsofpixelfed #ocean #canonphotography #naturelover #safeitprotectit #nabu #draußen #birdsofmastodon #rock #outdoors #waterbirds #puffin #fish #ocean #food #birding #iceland #summer #coast #island