Laurie J. Blanksma
@thedarkmind.bsky.social
As a photographer, I love exploring hidden worlds by mining for both good and evil within shadow and light. I am deeply honored to have my work seen in magazines as well as local and international art galleries. No AI.
“I let them vote how they want?” How f*cking generous of him.
December 2, 2025 at 7:40 PM
“I let them vote how they want?” How f*cking generous of him.
This is disappointing news...although somewhat expected. Selfishness is at an all time high...still, I can only control myself so like others here...I didn't buy a god damn thing either.
November 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
This is disappointing news...although somewhat expected. Selfishness is at an all time high...still, I can only control myself so like others here...I didn't buy a god damn thing either.
"Poisoning the American people?" Does he not understand the basics of Capitalism called "Supply and Demand?" If there was no demand, there would be no supply. Perhaps he should be bombing liquor manufactures too....
November 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"Poisoning the American people?" Does he not understand the basics of Capitalism called "Supply and Demand?" If there was no demand, there would be no supply. Perhaps he should be bombing liquor manufactures too....
"Diamond Dogs" is, by far, my favorite Bowie album. It's dark and tormented lyrics combined with a complex mix of musical emotions spoke to me like no other. I was deeply reminded of this when I listened to Blackstar for the first time. For me, this parting gift was a bespoken piece of his soul.
November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"Diamond Dogs" is, by far, my favorite Bowie album. It's dark and tormented lyrics combined with a complex mix of musical emotions spoke to me like no other. I was deeply reminded of this when I listened to Blackstar for the first time. For me, this parting gift was a bespoken piece of his soul.
My guess is that he is throwing Bondi under the bus (no tears shed here...). She will have to take all the heat for not releasing the files due to "ongoing" investigations. Can't imagine how much white liquid substance Patel and Bongino have had to swallowed lately. Vile hypocrites.
November 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
My guess is that he is throwing Bondi under the bus (no tears shed here...). She will have to take all the heat for not releasing the files due to "ongoing" investigations. Can't imagine how much white liquid substance Patel and Bongino have had to swallowed lately. Vile hypocrites.
"Vile" doesn't even begin to cover it.
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
"Vile" doesn't even begin to cover it.
F*ck Apple. I've been an Apple customer since their computers came around. No more. I somehow tolerated their corporate greed for years but now that they have "kissed the ring" of the orange troll, I can no longer stomach their actions. So this is me...kissing Apple goodbye.
November 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
F*ck Apple. I've been an Apple customer since their computers came around. No more. I somehow tolerated their corporate greed for years but now that they have "kissed the ring" of the orange troll, I can no longer stomach their actions. So this is me...kissing Apple goodbye.
Corporate greed is evil and bares a significant portion of blame for the mess we are in. Ethics are lost to the almighty dollar. But THIS? This is something entirely different. This is HATE for profit. FUCK WALMART!
November 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Corporate greed is evil and bares a significant portion of blame for the mess we are in. Ethics are lost to the almighty dollar. But THIS? This is something entirely different. This is HATE for profit. FUCK WALMART!
This brought tears to my eyes. How can any person justify this?
October 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
This brought tears to my eyes. How can any person justify this?
Her big mistake was not having a child with her so she too could enjoy Pedo protection.
October 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Her big mistake was not having a child with her so she too could enjoy Pedo protection.
It needed a second plane to carry her makeup.
October 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
It needed a second plane to carry her makeup.
I was so excited when I found out Bowie was taking over the Midnight Special with the 1980 Floor Show. So excited, in fact, I went out and bought a super 8 film camera in an effort to capture the event (VCRs did not exist back then). It didn't work.
October 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I was so excited when I found out Bowie was taking over the Midnight Special with the 1980 Floor Show. So excited, in fact, I went out and bought a super 8 film camera in an effort to capture the event (VCRs did not exist back then). It didn't work.
How do you think I feel? The thing is still in my basement….
October 4, 2025 at 2:39 AM
How do you think I feel? The thing is still in my basement….
Thank you for covering up his face. I am so tired of throwing up.
October 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Thank you for covering up his face. I am so tired of throwing up.
Man-o-man! Someone give that sax player a raise!
October 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Man-o-man! Someone give that sax player a raise!
I, too, share in that fear and still "chicken out" on so much (I have yet to approach the local art gallery). Still, I somehow manage to submit my work to competitions and zines because the occasional win is worth 100 rejections. As Mitch Dobrowner once told me...get over yourself and submit!
October 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I, too, share in that fear and still "chicken out" on so much (I have yet to approach the local art gallery). Still, I somehow manage to submit my work to competitions and zines because the occasional win is worth 100 rejections. As Mitch Dobrowner once told me...get over yourself and submit!
Thank you so much! This really goes beyond "winning a prize." I have admired this magazine for years and never thought I would see my work inside their pages. That was for other people. Yet, here I am....with my sixth "win." Truly unbelievable.
October 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Thank you so much! This really goes beyond "winning a prize." I have admired this magazine for years and never thought I would see my work inside their pages. That was for other people. Yet, here I am....with my sixth "win." Truly unbelievable.
Well now, that is one hell of a compliment! Thank you so very much! I am deeply touched by the comparison.
October 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Well now, that is one hell of a compliment! Thank you so very much! I am deeply touched by the comparison.
I remember watching this live. Bing Crosby? Really? Perhaps I was blinded with love for Bowie, but I thought, and still do think their harmonies were beautiful. A perfect vocal match. It was brilliant...Now, if only I knew someone in the UK...
October 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I remember watching this live. Bing Crosby? Really? Perhaps I was blinded with love for Bowie, but I thought, and still do think their harmonies were beautiful. A perfect vocal match. It was brilliant...Now, if only I knew someone in the UK...
Thank you Aunt Phoebee! We had a murder of crows too. They hung around every November but ended up disappearing a couple years ago. Perhaps that is a good thing as we were going broke buying 25 pound bags of peanuts...Still, I miss them.
September 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Thank you Aunt Phoebee! We had a murder of crows too. They hung around every November but ended up disappearing a couple years ago. Perhaps that is a good thing as we were going broke buying 25 pound bags of peanuts...Still, I miss them.
Well now I feel very old...First Album was from the soundtrack of "Hair." Yeah...I was THAT kid.
September 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Well now I feel very old...First Album was from the soundtrack of "Hair." Yeah...I was THAT kid.