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by Denny Bitte

Max Wolf Valerio, Matthew Rice and David Harrison (left to right both photos) standing in front of a picture of them all marching in the first ever FTM pride contingent in San Francisco Pride 1994 (July 2023)

Without a doubt, the most spectacular aurora of the year in the Canadian Rockies of 2019 happened early on the 5th of August. Because we are nearing the minimum of the current solar cycle, it’s been a very quiet year for northern lights at the mid-latitudes. That long, colourful, powerful display made up for an otherwise lacklustre aurora year.

Shot this bright moment at Cascade Meadows, Banff National Park. I opted to phone home at that point and wake up my wife, who in turn woke up our daughters and guests. Everyone gathered on the back porch to take in the show!

#Top19of2019

As per tradition, in late December I like to take some time to reflect on my most special moments in photography from this past year. The posts are in no particular order, nor do they necessarily consist of images that resonated with the public. They are all photographs that got me engaged creatively and that depict special moments in the wilderness. I hope you enjoy the images. Thanks to all of you who have supported me all year long. Your presence here is much appreciated and so is every comment. Feel free to share the images. — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2RYhDCQ

I hate how often some (typically abled) people will go “well, if you can’t [get a specific support], then what?” when it comes to disabilities. As if it’s a “gotcha” moment. And then act like you’re exaggerating when you answer that question honestly.

Disabled people often die from a lack of support. A lot of disability aids are not a luxury, but a basic need in order to live.

“Well what happens if—” people die. People hurt themselves. People hurt others. Disabled people don’t magically become abled if our needs aren’t met.

If a bedbound quadriplegic is caught in a housefire, and there’s nobody there to save them, they’ll probably die. They won’t magically become able-bodied out of sheer will.

If a nonspeaking/nonverbal autistic is denied access to alternative methods of communication, they’ll suffer in silence. They won’t spontaneously become capable of speech.

Disabled people are disabled all the time. Our disabilities don’t go away just because they’re inconvenient, or if we’re in danger.

Golden cage Illustration for the incredible @ wdpk909 <3 thank you so much again for letting me work on it!

I'm a dog owner, dog trainer, and dog exhibitor. 100% agree.

what I’ve been saying for years

Tagged by @diss0lvedgrl <3

Favorite color: forest green & sky blue !!

Last Song: Heaven Knows by The Pretty Reckless

Currently Reading: Forward Together by Christie Bane. I'm trying to really solidify guiding skills for Hacky Sack

Currently Watching: The Mentalist & Supernatural... doing rewatches w my mom :)

Currently Craving: to travel 🧳 I want to go places and see things so bad! Especially with my girls, that would be amazing

Coffee or Tea? Tea, I usually prefer iced but hot is good too

Tagging: @distantlaughter :)

brought some fruit for the potluck

@michaelkagerer

Accidental flash

Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan