Horsetails, so common and so bizarre.

With more than 5000 estimated attendees at the #HandsOff rally in Santa Rosa and another 3000 in Sonoma, and 7 other protests in the county just today, probably safe to say 2% of Sonoma County spent a beautiful spring day protesting! https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/hands-off-santa-rosa-napa-sonoma/

I track that figure because it only takes about 3.5% of a population actively participating in movements to achieve serious change.

Got set up to go to @NorthBayPython conference in a few weeks.

Fun little surprise for me: my employer (Sonic.net) is a Silver level sponsor this year.

#wood
#boring
#photography
#sonomacounty

California.

A hike up Red Hill provides stupendous views of the Sonoma Coast from Pole Mountain to Pt Reyes although a thin layer of cloud kept the visibility to Bodega Head.

Also views of interior ranges including St Helena at the edge of Lake County.

Wild Irises are coating the hillside at lower elevations. Poppies ablaze.

But this little guy shining on the summit gave me the reset I need before plunging back into work tomorrow.

First time attending a Trans Day of Visibility event as an openly trans person

Grateful for the community, and delighted that Rohnert Park Mayor Giudice and Sonoma County Supervisor Coursey attended, both recognizing the need to step up, especially as our Governor is failing us.

I managed to get out for a #pleinair #paint. This is a 9"x12" piece on 140lb. watercolor paper. #art #landscape #watercolor #watercolour #sonomacounty #artist

https://actionnetwork.org/events/santa-rosa-tesla-protest-organized-by-indivisible-sonoma-county

#TeslaTakedown for #SonomaCounty!

Rather unique #ebike for sale in #sonomacounty …long range and heavy duty, not something I can fit in my upcoming move back to urban life. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/d/windsor-wattwagons-hound-fat-tire-belt/7833825162.html

My latest for Local News Matters...

One Sonoma County library reopens after major renovations...and a second closes for its own renovations.

https://localnewsmatters.org/2025/03/08/starting-the-next-chapter-windsor-regional-library-reopens-after-two-month-renovation/

Pleased to announce that the Petaluma Pride Festival returns on National Coming Out Day – Saturday, October 11th!

We're now accepting applications from vendors, sponsors, and people who'd like to host pride events as part of the official event program. Details at: https://petalumapride.link/2025

At the entrance to the Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park

Our orchids only last a moment. They are here. What a stunning flower- I lived here for years and years before I knew we had them.

An #abstract painting of the previously burned hillside in my neighborhood during our current storm. #art #artist #painting #sonomacounty #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #ink #pencil

Eleanor and I have been working together for a while. She seemed OK with some more racy portraiture.

A break in the rain, a visit to Eleanor, a stunning winter NorCal palette.

Waters created late last night. Folks along the river have a lot to contend with now and in coming days.

Evacuation in Sonoma County

Sonoma County Fire and Emergency Services Department: Sonoma County Sheriff Office: EVACUATION ORDER: All properties along the lower Russian River from Healdsburg and Jenner below the 36ft flood level must LEAVE NOW due to rising floodwaters. Roads may become impassable. Do not delay. Flooding can be a threat to life. See https://arcg.is/1m1mvy for an evacuation map. Check socoemergency.org for updates.