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Morning Open Thread: Really Open [1]

['Greg Dworkin', 'Thom Hartmann', 'Miles Estrelle', 'Sabrina Haake']

Date: 2026-08-05  

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Herb Ellis Trio, “Lady Be Good”

Election Night KittenA girl can’t make up her mind — Democrat Cats (@democratcats.bsky.social) 2026-08-04T22:24:24.712Z

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UK is getting record energy from solar. That's where government money needs to go. Add battery storage & we get a solution to emissions and energy costs. Forget nuclear and no more drilling. Legislate all buildings & carparks to be covered in panels. We can do it. www.theguardian.com/environment/… — Alchemy Honey (@alchemyhoney.bsky.social) 2026-08-04T05:19:41.511Z

This is Rambo. He accidentally made eye contact with a dog in another car. Feels super awkward now and would appreciate a hasty getaway. 13/10 would floor it (TT: smileystevensstudio) — WeRateDogs (@weratedogs.com) 2026-08-04T22:08:14.171Z

Freddie Hubbard, “Keep Your Soul Together”

Someone once told me that it's "classist" to advocate for people to have indoor cats because you need to buy them lots of expensive toys.Marcel has been playing with the discarded stem of a fresh green bean for 20 minutes. 🤷‍♀️ — Cats of Yore (@catsofyore.bsky.social) 2026-08-04T21:43:53.045Z

When you're comfortable with being yourself around others.. ❤️ — FunnyVia (@funnyvia.com) 2026-08-04T18:48:18.385Z

Eleven years ago today 🌿Gentianopsis thermalis, our Rocky Mountain Fringed Gentian, blooming above Vail Pass #nativeplants — FrontRangeWildflowers (@frwildflowers.bsky.social) 2026-08-04T13:52:26.424Z

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