To Paint or Not to Paint?
Nearly all my displays are natural wood, which creates a nice backdrop for the bright pops of color in my work.

The one and only exception is the white mannequin for my wearable art. I am thinking of painting her brown to match the other displays, what do you think?

Hey, everyone!

Here are some of my favorite online markets to use instead of Amazon:

etrailer.com - DIY products, RV focused
bhphotovideo.com - Tech products, Jewish owned
chewy.com - everything pets, including prescriptions
bookshop.org - buy books, support local bookstores

Share yours below!

Maura Healey, the Democratic governor of Massachusetts, recently discussed how her party can pick its battles and rebuild its brand. Read, watch or listen to The Interview. nyti.ms/3Dh44bV

Elon Musk’s former employees at Tesla, X and AmericaPAC warn federal workers to expect continued chaos as the billionaire becomes their de facto boss.

Pulled my market booth out and set it up to asses how much jiggery-pokery it is going to need. Saturday Market opens in 8 weeks, and let’s just say I’ve got my work cut out for me!

The word "courage" comes from the Latin word "cuer" meaning "heart".
When it first came into the English language, it originally meant: 'to speak your mind from your heart'.
My hope for you, dear one, is that you find the heart to speak up, even if your voice shakes.

There is this pressure on artists to "niche down" to one specific sub-category of one medium. I've never seen the wisdom in that convention. Currently my art practice includes both fiber art (e.g. these felt flowers) and painting with mica paints and coffee. I think they compliment each other.

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Time for real action on Musk and his data theft: PLEASE RESHARE info on this congressional subcommittee responsible for Cybersecurity

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Chairman: Andrew Garbarino (R): (202) 225-7896
Ranking Member: Eric Swalwell (D): (202) 225-5065

#musk

I suppose an introduction is in order:
I am artist and story teller, based near where the McKenzie meets the Willamette; Inspired by the wilderness that surrounds me, I seek to translate that beauty into forms that connect with the human experience. I also seek to subvert the dominant paradigm.

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While many of us are rightly concerned for the personal liberties and safety that are unraveling before our eyes, it’s incredibly important to know that unraveling at *this* level is taking place, as well.

Probably a good time for you to read this👇

This book was recommended to me by a Middle East history professor when I was in college, and I'm re-reading it now. Historians of Bluesky, I was wondering if there's a better retelling of this period and region since the publication of this book.

Just made a donation to Wikipedia. I encourage you to do the same if you can
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