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New Year's Eve went okay-ish for this dog. Last walkies outside was around 10pm. He slept or dozed away happily at our feet under the table, demonstrating a clear preference for dog owners (he knew whom to pick for feet warming). Before and after midnight most of the party was noisier than the fireworks outside. Familiar faces all around, new friends and friendly kids, everyone was kind and he took the buzz with calm and stayed true to his self overall. The next day he sure needed extra rest, as did we. So much talking to digest. :)) Good times for #maltethedog #newyearseve #sleepingdog #goldenretriever #fedidogs #dogsofpixelfed #dogsofmastodon #dogsofthederation #dogsofthefederation #dog

Firework photography is a real conundrum 🤨

Capturing such a dynamic audio-visual experience in a still & silent picture misses the point on one hand & is technically hard on the other, juggling exposure settings & times to catch nice trails but not blend into a mess 🤷‍♂️

So here's my attempt at something different: a 30 sec tripod pan R to L across the valley as fireworks launched below our house last night ⾕家

Streak photography meets light trails 🙂👍

#Fireworks 🎆
#Photography 📷
#NewYearsEve 🥂

This is my New Year’s Eve listen every year. The song by Lady Maisery, with lyrics adapted from a William Morris poem, reminds me to have hope even in dark times.

“Come shoulder to shoulder, for the world grows older
Help lies in none but you and I
Hope is before us, so let our chorus
Bring joy at last to all our lives”

youtube.com/watch?v=g9oT6Dn9xm

#Song #Music #Folk #FolkMusic
#LadyMaisery #WilliamMorris #Hope
#Hopepunk #Solidarity #NYE
#NewYears2025 #NewYearsEve

If anyone can help contribute to my friend Don getting his eye surgery funded, that sure would be nice. I know how hard it is to deal with health insurance to get the care needed, and Don's insurance has refused to fund his care, so can you help a fellow out?

You have so many opportunities to make a difference, and here is one more:

gofund.me/be0dfe99

Happy New Year, my sweet friends!