Jen Garrett-Ostermiller

@jengo.bsky.social

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Teaching & Learning Center Director at Vermont State Uni, Student Affairs Professional, Faculty at Comm Coll of Vermont. Here for a mix of Women's Soccer, Higher Ed, Social Justice, and Ornithology. Views expressed are my own.

A cluster of Spring Beauties (small white flowers with delicate pink veining on the inside of the petals).

The image is a promotional flyer from Malletts Bay UCC for a series titled "Soup & Substance," focusing on meaningful conversations about important topics. The left side features text in green and black, with "Soup & Substance" prominently displayed. Adjacent to this, green text reads "a conversation about things that matter." Below, a paragraph discusses the concept of freedom in the U.S. anthem, encouraging dialogue about differing understandings of freedom. Beneath this, in orange, is an invitation to enjoy a meal and conversation. On the right, a photograph of a bowl of orange soup is partially visible, garnished with seeds and herbs. The bottom section of the flyer, in yellow, highlights the dates and topics: Feb 19 - religion, Mar 12 - speech, April 9 - press, May 14 - assembly, and Jun 4 - petition. At the bottom, a green web address is provided for more information and RSVP.

With red paintbrush and fluffy white anemone seed heads in the fitting, a glacial-streaked mountain peak rises above an alpine lake in the background.

A moody sunset over a lake with hills in the distance. Red sky is covered by blue-gray clouds.

Late fall Northern woods - a thick layer of brown leaves covers the ground along with bright green wood ferns. A short, narrow stream runs through a ravine with a short waterfall.

A plant pot on a deck with 3 white birch branches and sumac branches with red seed heads interspersed.