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Heceta Head Lighthouse near Florence, OR. All lighthouse locations are scenic, but this one is among the best. Not sure which angle does it the most justice. #watercolor #gouache #artyear
July 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I’ve wanted to paint this scene for a long time, but I couldn’t work out everything for watercolor — so I did it in gouache. This is the first time I’ve used that medium for an entire painting. I’m pleased with the way it handled and will do more in gouache. #gouache #watercolor
July 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Mt. Hood from Timothy Lake. One of our favorite spots to camp. Shot the reference photo from Hoodview Campground. Can you tell I’m gearing up for a long camping trip to Oregon? #artyear #watercolors
June 25, 2025 at 3:10 PM
One of my favorite spots in #LincolnCity #Oregon. #artyear #watercolors
June 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
First tropical painting; we ❤️Belize. Day 89 in retirement #watercolor #artyear #belize
April 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Moose, attempts 1, 2 & 3. @laurag.bsky.social posted about 4 renditions of a painting, so I’m giving it a shot. #artyear #watercolor
April 17, 2025 at 1:36 AM
He can always find a new depth to sink to.
April 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Sprague Lake moose, No. 2. I just read another post where the artist said she makes 4 renditions of a painting. I’ve found myself doing 2 attempts of many works. Generally, I’m more pleased with the second version, although there’s always something I like better in the original. #artyear #watercolor
April 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
My favorite bridge at my favorite park. Gawd, Grant Wood made this look easy. #artyear #geodestatepark #iowa #watercolor
April 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Someone tell DOGE! Brutal photo by huff post i love it
March 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Reminder: the First Amendment protects everyone who resides in our country. It doesn't matter if you have a green card or a visa or if you're undocumented. The Supreme Court has repeatedly affirmed that any person residing in the United States, regardless of status, is entitled to 1A protections.
March 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Woo hoo! The cubes are out!
#jazzfest #neworleans
March 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Hello! 👋 We're Iowa City's nonprofit art house cinema.

FilmScene’s mission is to challenge, inspire, educate, and entertain our diverse communities through the shared discovery of film.

Check us out at: icfilmscene.org
March 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Too Low for Zero is an underrated album. #eltonjohn
Too Low For Zero
YouTube video by Elton John - Topic
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March 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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The US spends almost twice as much per capita on health care as any other nation. Yet 85 million Americans are uninsured or under-insured and 68,000 die each year because they can’t afford a doctor.

Health care must be a human right, not a privilege. We need Medicare for All.
March 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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March 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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Rural hospitals across the nation depend on Medicaid to stay open.

Illinois' hospitals and health systems support 445,000 full-time jobs and anchor our rural communities.

If these cuts happen, hospitals will close and people will lose their jobs.
With proposed Medicaid cuts, southern Illinois hospitals may be forced to slash services
Touchette Regional Hospital relies on Medicaid for as much as 78% of its revenue — more than any other local hospital.
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March 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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All you need to know about Twitter
March 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Tucson, Arizona today.

Original projected attendance was 3,000 people.

23,000 showed up.
March 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Today I lost an NIH grant training clinicians to do research about intimate partner violence with perinatal women.

More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.

I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.
March 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Colorado…
March 22, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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March 19, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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C’mon people, Let’s Fight Back ! April 5 at ALL capitals in US. Starts at noon! Tell friends, family and neighbors.

Repost to your followers!
March 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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March 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM