South Veranda Media
@southveranda.bsky.social
A Val in Real Life digital publishing project yet to be published. Not really coming soon (i.e. don't hold your breath, it's going to be a while.)
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Art challenges for Dec 29-Jan 4
NEW: #JanuArty #MyBest2025 #SmallBirdSaturday
HELP NEEDED: See comment to help a challenge host
#PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #EastCoastKin
#dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt
NEW: #JanuArty #MyBest2025 #SmallBirdSaturday
HELP NEEDED: See comment to help a challenge host
#PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #EastCoastKin
#dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt
December 29, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Art challenges for Dec 29-Jan 4
NEW: #JanuArty #MyBest2025 #SmallBirdSaturday
HELP NEEDED: See comment to help a challenge host
#PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #EastCoastKin
#dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt
NEW: #JanuArty #MyBest2025 #SmallBirdSaturday
HELP NEEDED: See comment to help a challenge host
#PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #EastCoastKin
#dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt
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Here are the #ArtChallenge hosts that I know of.
December 29, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Here are the #ArtChallenge hosts that I know of.
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👋 Hi friends, join me on my groovy, new platform @southwestarttowns!
🎉 It's for a wide range of art enthusiasts.
💯 You can join for free for as long as you like to check it out.
👀 See you there!
🔗 southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #ValWestonNM #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
🎉 It's for a wide range of art enthusiasts.
💯 You can join for free for as long as you like to check it out.
👀 See you there!
🔗 southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #ValWestonNM #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
December 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
👋 Hi friends, join me on my groovy, new platform @southwestarttowns!
🎉 It's for a wide range of art enthusiasts.
💯 You can join for free for as long as you like to check it out.
👀 See you there!
🔗 southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #ValWestonNM #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
🎉 It's for a wide range of art enthusiasts.
💯 You can join for free for as long as you like to check it out.
👀 See you there!
🔗 southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #ValWestonNM #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
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Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
This week's #OpenHouse theme opened the door to memory lane and how I ended up in #NewMexico.
📸 Gila National Forest, New Mexico (2022)
The rest of the story 👇
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This week's #OpenHouse theme opened the door to memory lane and how I ended up in #NewMexico.
📸 Gila National Forest, New Mexico (2022)
The rest of the story 👇
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December 20, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
This week's #OpenHouse theme opened the door to memory lane and how I ended up in #NewMexico.
📸 Gila National Forest, New Mexico (2022)
The rest of the story 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
This week's #OpenHouse theme opened the door to memory lane and how I ended up in #NewMexico.
📸 Gila National Forest, New Mexico (2022)
The rest of the story 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
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My beloved Forester doesn't get much road trip time in her old age. But we're heading out for an El Paso turn-and-burn and I have some sensibilities about car cleanliness for road trips.
How do you roll on car cleaning for trips?
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #RoadTrip
How do you roll on car cleaning for trips?
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #RoadTrip
December 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
My beloved Forester doesn't get much road trip time in her old age. But we're heading out for an El Paso turn-and-burn and I have some sensibilities about car cleanliness for road trips.
How do you roll on car cleaning for trips?
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #RoadTrip
How do you roll on car cleaning for trips?
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #RoadTrip
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It was a busy day at the Grant County Art Guild gallery with last-minute shoppers. But not *too* busy to have fun with Gay Scheibl's hysterical stand-in painting. #ValWestonNM #LoveLocal #ShopSmall #VisitSilverCity
December 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
It was a busy day at the Grant County Art Guild gallery with last-minute shoppers. But not *too* busy to have fun with Gay Scheibl's hysterical stand-in painting. #ValWestonNM #LoveLocal #ShopSmall #VisitSilverCity
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Carson Pass lies at 8,573 ft on #CA88 b/t Pine Grove, CA and #CA89 near Woodfords. It's mostly open in winter, though it is often temporarily closed for avalanche control during and right after a storm.
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#SierraMountainPasses #CarsonPassInformation
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#SierraMountainPasses #CarsonPassInformation
December 26, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Carson Pass lies at 8,573 ft on #CA88 b/t Pine Grove, CA and #CA89 near Woodfords. It's mostly open in winter, though it is often temporarily closed for avalanche control during and right after a storm.
sierramountainpasses.com/listings/car...
#SierraMountainPasses #CarsonPassInformation
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#SierraMountainPasses #CarsonPassInformation
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Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow.
This is one of my favorite winter #holiday memories courtesy of @jcbrandon.bsky.social.
📸 Somewhere in the northern Nevada desert (2018)
The rest of the story 👇
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This is one of my favorite winter #holiday memories courtesy of @jcbrandon.bsky.social.
📸 Somewhere in the northern Nevada desert (2018)
The rest of the story 👇
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December 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow.
This is one of my favorite winter #holiday memories courtesy of @jcbrandon.bsky.social.
📸 Somewhere in the northern Nevada desert (2018)
The rest of the story 👇
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This is one of my favorite winter #holiday memories courtesy of @jcbrandon.bsky.social.
📸 Somewhere in the northern Nevada desert (2018)
The rest of the story 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
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Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday January 3, 2026
The theme is #NewYear
Let's see those fireworks, the party food, the year end retrospectives, the resolutions.
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #supportartists #makeart #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching
Saturday January 3, 2026
The theme is #NewYear
Let's see those fireworks, the party food, the year end retrospectives, the resolutions.
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #supportartists #makeart #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching
December 29, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Join the #BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday January 3, 2026
The theme is #NewYear
Let's see those fireworks, the party food, the year end retrospectives, the resolutions.
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #supportartists #makeart #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching
Saturday January 3, 2026
The theme is #NewYear
Let's see those fireworks, the party food, the year end retrospectives, the resolutions.
Use both tags to be included in the feed
#art #artists #supportartists #makeart #photgraphy #drawing #painting #sketching
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We're brewing up something for our members with Open Space Brewing.
Go check out the site and join.
We have free memberships to get you started and be included in our exciting plans.
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration #OpenSpaceBrewing
Go check out the site and join.
We have free memberships to get you started and be included in our exciting plans.
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration #OpenSpaceBrewing
December 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We're brewing up something for our members with Open Space Brewing.
Go check out the site and join.
We have free memberships to get you started and be included in our exciting plans.
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration #OpenSpaceBrewing
Go check out the site and join.
We have free memberships to get you started and be included in our exciting plans.
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration #OpenSpaceBrewing
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Australia Admits All Those Animals Made Up https://theonion.com/australia-admits-all-those-animals-made-up/
December 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Australia Admits All Those Animals Made Up https://theonion.com/australia-admits-all-those-animals-made-up/
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@jcbrandon.bsky.social and I often say "you don't have to participate" but we may need to update that to "you have a societal obligation not to participate."
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Doesn't it seem like a lot of online news sites have moved beyond reporting the news to openly inciting your outrage (and your page views)? News analyst Sally Kohn suggests — don't engage with news th...
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December 14, 2025 at 11:33 PM
@jcbrandon.bsky.social and I often say "you don't have to participate" but we may need to update that to "you have a societal obligation not to participate."
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Do you still think that the state of the US is Democrat vs Republican? Blue vs red? Progressive vs Conservative?
That is a construct. An artificial situation created specifically to distract us so that those with power become more difficult to dislodge.
Don't fall for this.
Fight the real enemy.
That is a construct. An artificial situation created specifically to distract us so that those with power become more difficult to dislodge.
Don't fall for this.
Fight the real enemy.
Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
December 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Do you still think that the state of the US is Democrat vs Republican? Blue vs red? Progressive vs Conservative?
That is a construct. An artificial situation created specifically to distract us so that those with power become more difficult to dislodge.
Don't fall for this.
Fight the real enemy.
That is a construct. An artificial situation created specifically to distract us so that those with power become more difficult to dislodge.
Don't fall for this.
Fight the real enemy.
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Hi, Sierra lovers! The window has closed to order our merch in time for Christmas delivery. But you can still order digital gift cards! Available in all 10 badge designs.
sierramountainpasses.com/product/gift...
#SierraMountainPasses #GiftCards
sierramountainpasses.com/product/gift...
#SierraMountainPasses #GiftCards
December 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Hi, Sierra lovers! The window has closed to order our merch in time for Christmas delivery. But you can still order digital gift cards! Available in all 10 badge designs.
sierramountainpasses.com/product/gift...
#SierraMountainPasses #GiftCards
sierramountainpasses.com/product/gift...
#SierraMountainPasses #GiftCards
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It's for *anyone* who interested in art in the southwest and wants to connect in a friendly, human-managed environment. Come join the conversation.
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
It's for *anyone* who interested in art in the southwest and wants to connect in a friendly, human-managed environment. Come join the conversation.
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
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It's for art lovers who enjoy visiting our southwestern galleries and studios. It's for business owners who want to discover new artist. It's for family and friends who want to support and interact with their favorite artists.
southwestarttowns.com
southwestarttowns.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
It's for art lovers who enjoy visiting our southwestern galleries and studios. It's for business owners who want to discover new artist. It's for family and friends who want to support and interact with their favorite artists.
southwestarttowns.com
southwestarttowns.com
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Answering the burning question many have had! Who is Southwest ArtTowns for?
It's for anyone who supports art in the southwest. It's for artists who create or exhibit here—or want to!
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
It's for anyone who supports art in the southwest. It's for artists who create or exhibit here—or want to!
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Answering the burning question many have had! Who is Southwest ArtTowns for?
It's for anyone who supports art in the southwest. It's for artists who create or exhibit here—or want to!
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
It's for anyone who supports art in the southwest. It's for artists who create or exhibit here—or want to!
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
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Check out this month's newsletter for more of the gritty details and backstory. Help me stick it to the powers-that-be and show them women business owners got game. And they deserve an equitable place at the table.
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#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #WhyIFundWomen
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#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #WhyIFundWomen
December e-Val: Woman-owned business cage match 🥊
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December 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Check out this month's newsletter for more of the gritty details and backstory. Help me stick it to the powers-that-be and show them women business owners got game. And they deserve an equitable place at the table.
mailchi.mp/valinreallif...
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #WhyIFundWomen
mailchi.mp/valinreallif...
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #WhyIFundWomen
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Wow, it's the last newsletter of the year—my most important one to date. We've finally launched @southwestarttowns.bsky.social. We've been living and breathing this project practically non-stop for months & we need your help getting into the next phases.
mailchi.mp/valinreallif...
mailchi.mp/valinreallif...
December 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Wow, it's the last newsletter of the year—my most important one to date. We've finally launched @southwestarttowns.bsky.social. We've been living and breathing this project practically non-stop for months & we need your help getting into the next phases.
mailchi.mp/valinreallif...
mailchi.mp/valinreallif...
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Me after trimming, trimming, and trimming a grant application only to still be *one* character over and finally finding an elusive extra space to delete.
a baby is crying while being held by a woman in a crowd .
ALT: a baby is crying while being held by a woman in a crowd .
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December 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Me after trimming, trimming, and trimming a grant application only to still be *one* character over and finally finding an elusive extra space to delete.
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And be sure to check out my special bundles that include a mini-print (5x7), sticker, and card.
December 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
And be sure to check out my special bundles that include a mini-print (5x7), sticker, and card.
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I've just restocked my display at the Grant County Art Guild gallery. The card racks are full and I've got lots of giftable bundles of cards and postcards. Pop into that gallery at 316 N Bullard in Silver City. Or DM me to order. #ValWestonNM #LoveLocal #ShopSmall #PhotographicArt
December 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I've just restocked my display at the Grant County Art Guild gallery. The card racks are full and I've got lots of giftable bundles of cards and postcards. Pop into that gallery at 316 N Bullard in Silver City. Or DM me to order. #ValWestonNM #LoveLocal #ShopSmall #PhotographicArt
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Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
I surprised myself with my submission this week. I definitely ended up in a much different place from where I started thinking about my #FavoriteThings. Go fig.
The rest of the story 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
#ValWestonNM #ValinRealLife
I surprised myself with my submission this week. I definitely ended up in a much different place from where I started thinking about my #FavoriteThings. Go fig.
The rest of the story 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
#ValWestonNM #ValinRealLife
December 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
I surprised myself with my submission this week. I definitely ended up in a much different place from where I started thinking about my #FavoriteThings. Go fig.
The rest of the story 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
#ValWestonNM #ValinRealLife
I surprised myself with my submission this week. I definitely ended up in a much different place from where I started thinking about my #FavoriteThings. Go fig.
The rest of the story 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
#ValWestonNM #ValinRealLife
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🤯Wowza, what a crazy fun weekend in T or C!
🎉Some friends surprised us with an unexpected birthday trip for Val and they picked the perfect weekend for it.
#SouthwestArtTowns #TruthOrConsequences #ArtHop
🎉Some friends surprised us with an unexpected birthday trip for Val and they picked the perfect weekend for it.
#SouthwestArtTowns #TruthOrConsequences #ArtHop
December 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🤯Wowza, what a crazy fun weekend in T or C!
🎉Some friends surprised us with an unexpected birthday trip for Val and they picked the perfect weekend for it.
#SouthwestArtTowns #TruthOrConsequences #ArtHop
🎉Some friends surprised us with an unexpected birthday trip for Val and they picked the perfect weekend for it.
#SouthwestArtTowns #TruthOrConsequences #ArtHop
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Just a little badly-needed humor.
This one took me a minute, I'm ashamed to admit. (Say it out loud). 🤣🤣🤣
This one took me a minute, I'm ashamed to admit. (Say it out loud). 🤣🤣🤣
December 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Just a little badly-needed humor.
This one took me a minute, I'm ashamed to admit. (Say it out loud). 🤣🤣🤣
This one took me a minute, I'm ashamed to admit. (Say it out loud). 🤣🤣🤣