Ryan Snuffer 🦋

In 2008, I had a vision of a blue butterfly 🦋. It had nothing to do with politics or social media. It was a sign from God to encourage my wife and me regarding a chronic illness that took my daughter's life. You can read this amazing story at www.lifelynx.net Click the blue butterfly at the top.

Pretty good day from the garden. Any guesses what those little mini watermelon looking things are?

Check out this video from this search, best version YouTube of us blues Grateful Dead g.co/kgs/b3BrEKz Happy 4th! Take time to relax today and avoid stress triggers.

Like mom used to make. Stuffed peppers 🌶

I recently planted foxglove in my garden. I really love it.

Love my garden space at night with my koi pond, frog pond, and fire pit.

Seasons of life. Welcome this new season of spring, resurrection, and change. These pics at my dad's house are worth sharing.

First signs...

Vincent van Gogh painted The Good Samaritan shortly before he died, while struggling with mental illness at an asylum. He uses his unique style to bring Jesus' parable to life. Was he showing appreciation to those who had helped him in his pain? Or, was he encouraging us to be kind to others? 💚

I am having a good food day. Salmon glazed with a tangy BBQ sauce.

I wonder if this lunch will undo the damage my fast food breakfast did this morning. This simple salad has grapefruit, walnuts, and homemade Italian herb dressing over a bed of mixed greens.

It looks like I am working from home again today. Still snowed in. I am thankful for the flexibility I have with my job. It is beautiful, isn't it?

Darkness has never overcome darkness. Be a light.

One more reason to spend time in the woods.

I'm going to keep doing starter packs. If you want to be added to one, just like, reply, and repost this post so I know who wants to be on them. 💙🌊💙🔄❤️👋🏻💙🌊💙 Here is yesterday's pack in case you missed it. go.bsky.app/NwPihV2

I love tea. This is my favorite new gift. It is from my future daughter-in-law. This is a blooming white tea with orange lilly.

I love forest ponds as much as any other phenomenon in nature. Kudos to the photographer who captured this magic.

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Have you ever stopped to consider that acts of forgiveness, kindness, love, and compassion are as much a blessing to the one giving as for the one receiving? 💙💚💛 Likewise, holding grudges, meanness, hatred, and bitterness towards others is especially toxic to you. 😡 Be kind ☺️

Help me celebrate this pretty lady's birthday 🎂. She is my wife, has a passion for justice, and is new to Bluesky! Like, follow, and share 🩵💙💚 @ksnuffer.bsky.social

This is definitely worth a repost. Sometimes, there are legit reasons to be angry, but there is a difference in righteous anger and hatred. Love is better than hate. The golden rule is still golden.

My wish list is long for Christmas, but can be summed up in a deep wish for peace for all.

Nice little reminders of warmer days.

Amazing.

Today is the 7 year anniversary of my mother's departure from this earth. I really miss here this time of the year. She left me with an awesome example of what it means to be a strong woman who was unselfish, fun, loving, and strong in her faith.

Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.

There is hate on both sides. But there is a better way. We can love people on both sides. We can listen. We can build bridges to understanding. Hatred will not solve our problems. It will only lead to escalation. Hatred and getting the "best" people in power will not save us.

Who else has had snowfall this season?

Years ago, I painted this as acrylic on canvas, then tweaked it digitally, then turned it into an NFT and sold it!

Compassion for others is woefully lacking in our society. The darker things get, the more powerful a simple act of compassion has to make all the difference in someone's life.

I am basically reposting this so I don't forget the recipe. It looks amazing.

One of my favorite poems. I have it memorized.

questionreality.org/running-from... This article was published on my website today. It is about how nature can teach us about God.

One of the many walls of art in my home. #art #bluebutterfly

Every hike in the woods is special. It calms my soul and clears my mind. Hiking with friends is the best.

Ray Bradbury C.S.Lewis H.G. Wells Jack London JRR Tolkien

So pretty, it is worth a repost

It is refreshing to be in this space.

I think you are right. It isn't just social media, but many of our traditional institutions as well have become so polarized.

Time for a personal intro. My name is Ryan. I live in the hills of Appalachia. My career spans teaching as adjunct faculty in universities, artist, and director of non-profit groups. I have studied theology and philosophy. I love to spend as much time hiking as possible. I believe in kindness.

Flowers thriving above 10k feet in the Colorado Rockies. July 2024.

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Well, i am hearing good things about this platform. I will start with a picture from a hike this summer.