Political geeks live too much in their heads, staring far into the cyberspace or having their livers riot in anger or in the glory of success. But life is much more than that:
A blueracer racing into hiding:

Spring wildflowers blooming:
Spiderwort

Jacob's ladder

Bellwort

These pictures are by 1Watt, Hermit.
And for those of you who need your daily kitten fix, don't miss Frankie, the Blue-Eyed devil kitten.