Described in 2009, assessed as Critically Endangered in 2010, not seen since 2013...until now.

The cave crayfish Cambarus laconensis.

And you lucky ducks who follow me get to see a photo of it! It is endemic to a single cave. Talk about pressure! It has one home in the entire world. Let's protect it, shall we? By protecting the small critters, we protect us all.

#endangered #critical #habitat #crayfish #cave #caves #biology #ecology #nature #animal #wild #wildlife #science #life#SilentSunday

Described in 2009, assessed as Critically Endangered in 2010, not seen since 2013...until now.

The cave crayfish Cambarus laconensis.

And you lucky ducks who follow me get to see a photo of it! It is endemic to a single cave. Talk about pressure! It has one home in the entire world. Let's protect it, shall we? By protecting the small critters, we protect us all.

#endangered #critical #habitat #crayfish #cave #caves #biology #ecology #nature #animal #wild #wildlife #science #life#SilentSunday

🇺🇦 Heroyam Slava. Slava Ukraini

🗣️Today with the #Lviv Volunteer Kitchen team, I had the honor of visiting the Lychakiv Cemetery to remember the heroes who gave their lives for #Ukraine 's independence.

🕯️Each photograph is a glimpse into a life cut short, a reminder of the cost of #freedom.

🙏🏽 To the families of the Ukrainian Defenders, our thoughts are with you. Your loved ones’ courage and resilience are an inspiration to the world, and their heroism will never be forgotten. 🌎

#freedom #life

A throwback to old-school “izakaya” taverns, Tanikoretani is a haven for those looking for classic bites paired with plenty of sake. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/24/food-drink/tanikoretani-izakaya-kiyosumi-shirakawa/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #japanesecuisine #chefs #sake #alcohol #drinking #izakaya

Labubus have taken over the world. But in Japan, where cute characters are a long-held institution, consumers aren’t as convinced. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/23/lifestyle/labubu-characters-chiikawa-japan-hello-kitty/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #lifestyle #labubu #themeparks #toys

Prost! Sakemaking has arrived in Germany. Would you try a German sake? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/22/food-drink/reigen-germany-first-sake-brewery/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #sake #alcohol #drinking #germany

Like, swipe, tweet and repeat: Just two hours per day on your phone can raise your risk of “sumaho yubi” — Japan’s term for smartphone-induced hand pain. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/22/lifestyle/smartphone-hand-pain-health/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #lifestyle #health #iphones #android

Group work chats can be helpful when it comes to small things, but at what point do Japanese workers think they step over the line? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/22/language/japan-work-harassment-line/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #language #nihongo #vocabulary #grammar #jlptn2 #jlptn3 #jlptn4

The Most Overlooked Move for #Aging Strong ➡️ Half kneeling + unilateral load

🎯 Why it matters (especially #over50):
This lift and press variation helps your body resist rotation, stabilize under asymmetrical load, and build strength where it counts.

✅ Fights #sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss)
✅ Supports #spine #health
✅ Builds hip & core stability
✅ Breath & motor control

✨ It’s never too late to get active.

#fitness #gym #life#Boston#Mobility#Boston#womenhealth #strongwomen

🚨Breaking News! My SPARTA strength class just leveled up at the Milano Senior Center in #Melrose (Ages 65–97) 💥

🧨 Heavier slam ball for explosive power and brain health
🪜 Agility ladders to boost coordination and balance
⚽️ Soccer balls for dynamic movement, and #fun

These upgrades support our mission: strength training, healthy #aging, and building #community —one rep at a time.

#seniorcare #strengthtraining #fitness #health #mentalhealth#Accessibility #workout #life#Inspiration#Boston

9 September 1943

On 9th September 1943, my grandparents faced fear, hope, and loss in the midst of war. This is their story, told through the memories of that day.

https://my-notes.dragas.net/2025/08/20/9-september-1943/

#MyNotes#History#Blogging#Life#War#WarHistory

This is what real strength looks like.💪🏾

💥Meet my #fitness clients, Judy and John. At 76 years young, they’ve completely transformed their lives since starting online strength training with me in 2022.

🎗️One is a #cancer survivor, and both have shown that consistent movement at home can change everything. They’ve gone from using resistance bands to enjoying gardening, and from doing push-ups to keeping up with their grandkids. 💥

#aging #strength #boston #health #teamwork #life #exercise

Still using sesame as just a dressing or a paste? Pick up some creative ideas from Rachel Simons' debut cookbook. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/17/food-drink/cookbook-sesame-recipes/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #japanesecuisine #snacks #desserts

“The rest of the world has something important to learn from Japanese hospitality,” says the head of an elite group of the world’s most exclusive hotels. “Details are not just details in Japan — they’re everything.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/16/travel/ryokan-unesco-relais-chateau-sustainability/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #travel #hotels #ryokan #unesco

Most visitors to Naoshima are hyper-focused on art and high culture. But this seaside hotel caters to a different obsession: competitive Japanese cycling. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/16/travel/keirin-hotel-naoshima-okayama/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #travel #hotels #sports#setoinlandsea #naoshima

The pair of Michelin-starred chefs represent a new era for Japanese culinary talents in the French capital. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/15/food-drink/japanese-michelin-chefs-kimura-kobayashi-paris/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #japanesecuisine #chefs #paris #finedining #frenchcuisine

Zero o'clock? 27 o'clock?? Telling time in Japan means more than just looking at a clock — and a generational divide only complicates things. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/15/bilingual/japanese-time-clock/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #bilingual #nihongo #vocabulary

win11 === resignation from my job with no guarantee to find one in tunisia that use anything other than win11
5 years & I truly want to make at least 10, but that's how much I hate win11
#POV#Professional #life #operatingsytem#Linux#MacOS #templeos #haikuos#FreeBSD#OS#TP

🚨Better than an abs crunch: two unconventional core exercises for strength, spine health, and healthy aging.

✨They are demonstrated by my online fitness client, a 66-year-young rockstar who knows that staying strong is the key to keeping up with his grandkids.

📣Because aging strong isn’t about chasing aesthetics. It’s about training for life.💪🏾

#fitness #boston #aging #sarcopenia #health #workout #exercise #life #wellness #gym