The not-city skyline:
#Iowa
He is the best physician who is the most ingenious inspirer of hope.
-- Samuel Taylor Coleridge
#FotoMontag #PhotoMonday #NativePlants #Iowa
On the #DailyWalk yesterday, I was surprised to see a common milkweed with seeds ready to fly.
#blog #blogging #hummingbirds #birds #flowers #Iowa
Here’s something summery for a Monday in February: A photo gallery of Hummingbirds and Sunflowers.
https://donraysworld.org/hummingbirds-and-sunflowers/
Jesus died for somebody's sins, but not mine.
-- Patti Smith (Gloria/Horses)
#cycling
😳“Any violation of the bill, such as riding a #bike on a 30 mph road, would be a simple misdemeanour, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and fines up to about $855 … That’s a criminal record for everyone from kids riding to school, to adults commuting, to visitors touring #Iowa trails”
😳 ‘Most anti-#biking bill in history’ dropped by #Iowa lawmakers after backlash to plan to ban #cyclists from roads with speed limits above 25mph https://road.cc/news/most-anti-biking-bill-in-history-dropped-by-iowa-lawmakers-after-backlash-to-plan-to-ban-cyclists-from-roads-with-speed-limits-above-25mph
To be intelligible is to be found out.
-- Oscar Wilde
#Blog #Blogging #Iowa #OriginalMusic #SingerSongwriter
New post on my blog! A song and some background information.
https://donraysworld.org/song-lawn-too-steep-to-mow/
#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/
Hundreds of Ponds Restored Across Iowa Bring This Endangered Fish Back, Along with 100s of Species
#goodnews #animals #wildlife #fish #conservation #restoration #water #nonProfit #Iowa
Iowa’s Favorite Cat Breeds: 10 Felines You’ll Adore
Iowa cat lovers have spoken, and these ten breeds consistently capture hearts across the Hawkeye State. Whether you're drawn to the luxurious coat of a Persian or the playful energy of a Bengal, understanding each breed's unique personality and care requirements helps you find your perfect feline companion. From curly-coated charmers to gentle giants, these popular cat breeds offer something special for every Iowa household. The cats featured here represent a mix of purebred elegance and […]
The #Japanese gardening technique of kokedama will bring
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk.html#9
#Trump’s family is embroiled in a $500m #UAE scandal
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html#3
#Iowa State #University researchers work to build new
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc-states.html#15
#ICE Barbie Targets #Family of 5-Year-Old Boy That #ICE
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/politics.html#9
Surge in gas-fired power for data centers, with #Texas
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc-states.html#38
Kowloon East site attracts nine bids as #HongKong housing
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/etc.html#HongKong
Hundreds of Ponds Restored Across Iowa Bring This Endangered Fish Back, Along with 100s of Species
US nonprofit “brightsaver” has published a list of 25 states in which legislators that have announced #PlugInSolar Bills: https://www.brightsaver.org/publicly-filed-states?_hsmi=402137738
Keep in min in American English "bill" means proposed legislation: Bill ➡️ vote ➡️ law.
🎶 I’ve looked at pond from both sides now🎶
This was yesterday. As I read it, a deer stepped out onto the snow-covered ice, slipped around a bit, then trotted straight across to the other side. (Possibly the other way around.)
New post: Six Iowa House Democrats share some of the positive and negative feedback they heard on their statewide education listening tour. #ialegis #Iowa #edu
https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2026/02/04/listening-before-legislating-to-make-iowa-number-1-in-education-again/
#Police officer names published on courts website
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/uk.html#1
Prime #Video sets premiere date for prequel to 'Legally
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/world-capitals.html#Baku
#Newsom Won't Cut Ties to #Homeless Fraudster Firm
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/politics.html#3
#China revises down new dairy tariffs but concern remains
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/ireland.html#Agriland
#Iowa men's basketball gets ready for #Washington
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/us-cities.html#116a
#Bitcoin nears pre-election floor as #ETF flows stall,
https://kensbookinfo.blogspot.com/p/markets.html#17
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