Allie
@watercolor.bsky.social
Washington DC | advocacy and political org | union member | watercolor artist | DC statehood | mom of 2 great humans | caretaker of one awesome cat with one good eye
It's hard to focus on art when our democracy is crumbling, but my handle isn't "watercolor" for nothing. If this artichoke was sentient, it would be the most pro-democracy artichoke ever encountered.
#art #artist #watercolor #painting #BotanicalArt #artichoke
#art #artist #watercolor #painting #BotanicalArt #artichoke
April 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
It's hard to focus on art when our democracy is crumbling, but my handle isn't "watercolor" for nothing. If this artichoke was sentient, it would be the most pro-democracy artichoke ever encountered.
#art #artist #watercolor #painting #BotanicalArt #artichoke
#art #artist #watercolor #painting #BotanicalArt #artichoke
Max is not fooling around on this frigid day. She found the warmest seat in the house. #cat #cats #CatsOfBluesky #MaxTheCat #RescueCat
January 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Max is not fooling around on this frigid day. She found the warmest seat in the house. #cat #cats #CatsOfBluesky #MaxTheCat #RescueCat
Just finished this #watercolor #painting for an upcoming exhibition. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out! #art #artist #BotanicalArt #flower
January 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Just finished this #watercolor #painting for an upcoming exhibition. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out! #art #artist #BotanicalArt #flower
First #artwork of the new year! A little #ink and #watercolor #illustration inspired by my love of a mildly #spooky vibe (and of course my love of #cats).
#art #artist #painting #cat
#art #artist #painting #cat
January 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
First #artwork of the new year! A little #ink and #watercolor #illustration inspired by my love of a mildly #spooky vibe (and of course my love of #cats).
#art #artist #painting #cat
#art #artist #painting #cat
Cleaned up and reset my little studio space today (shared with my home office). Looking forward to making some art during the holidays. No idea what I'm going to paint yet!
#art #painting #artist #ArtStudio #watercolor
#art #painting #artist #ArtStudio #watercolor
December 24, 2024 at 3:59 AM
Cleaned up and reset my little studio space today (shared with my home office). Looking forward to making some art during the holidays. No idea what I'm going to paint yet!
#art #painting #artist #ArtStudio #watercolor
#art #painting #artist #ArtStudio #watercolor
December 23, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Finally some genuinely good news in this shitshow of a year!
‘Murder Hornet’ Has Been Eradicated From the U.S., Officials Say
The hornet was discovered in a corner of Washington State. Five years later, a massive mobilization has eliminated the invasive species, at least for now.
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Finally some genuinely good news in this shitshow of a year!
Reposted by Allie
BREAKING: Starbucks Workers United has authorized a strike.
The corporate giant hasn't moved on economic issues in negotiations, and now 98% of @SBWorkersUnited has voted to call a work stoppage “if necessary.”
The union has 10,000 workers at 500 stores.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The corporate giant hasn't moved on economic issues in negotiations, and now 98% of @SBWorkersUnited has voted to call a work stoppage “if necessary.”
The union has 10,000 workers at 500 stores.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Starbucks Union Authorizes Strike Ahead of Final Bargaining
The union representing Starbucks Corp. baristas voted to authorize a strike ahead of the final stages of bargaining over contract terms.
www.bloomberg.com
December 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM
BREAKING: Starbucks Workers United has authorized a strike.
The corporate giant hasn't moved on economic issues in negotiations, and now 98% of @SBWorkersUnited has voted to call a work stoppage “if necessary.”
The union has 10,000 workers at 500 stores.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The corporate giant hasn't moved on economic issues in negotiations, and now 98% of @SBWorkersUnited has voted to call a work stoppage “if necessary.”
The union has 10,000 workers at 500 stores.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Kid2 and I had the opportunity to attend the White House holiday tour last night. It was a gorgeous and magical experience. My org isn't going to be given tickets when there's a republican in the White House so it was a nice chance to get in while we still could.
#WhiteHouse #holidays #christmas #DC
#WhiteHouse #holidays #christmas #DC
December 6, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Kid2 and I had the opportunity to attend the White House holiday tour last night. It was a gorgeous and magical experience. My org isn't going to be given tickets when there's a republican in the White House so it was a nice chance to get in while we still could.
#WhiteHouse #holidays #christmas #DC
#WhiteHouse #holidays #christmas #DC
Max poses like she was born to model in a catalogue for a regional department store in a small Midwestern city.
#cat #CatsOfBluesky #RescueCat #MaxTheCat
#cat #CatsOfBluesky #RescueCat #MaxTheCat
December 4, 2024 at 1:38 AM
Max poses like she was born to model in a catalogue for a regional department store in a small Midwestern city.
#cat #CatsOfBluesky #RescueCat #MaxTheCat
#cat #CatsOfBluesky #RescueCat #MaxTheCat
This is important! Pay attention and don't let them sweep this under the rug.
Texas and Georgia are blocking the review and release of information on the deaths of pregnant women from abortion bans.
The GOP knows the stories of pregnant women dying preventable deaths sounds bad. So they're making sure you never hear about them.
The GOP knows the stories of pregnant women dying preventable deaths sounds bad. So they're making sure you never hear about them.
Republicans don't care if women die from abortion bans — but they don't want you to know about it
Women will keep dying, but the GOP is working hard to destroy the evidence
www.salon.com
December 3, 2024 at 5:27 PM
This is important! Pay attention and don't let them sweep this under the rug.
My mental block about calling myself "middle aged" continues. Was talking to my child and I referred to myself as a "medium adult." It's probably time to come to terms with this.
December 1, 2024 at 3:23 PM
My mental block about calling myself "middle aged" continues. Was talking to my child and I referred to myself as a "medium adult." It's probably time to come to terms with this.
In our house, the day after #Thanksgiving isn't #BlackFriday (support your local small businesses!), it's #TurkeyStock Friday! 16 qt stockpot, remains of a 15 lb turkey, some veggies. At the end of the day it's gonna be amazing.
November 29, 2024 at 4:03 PM
In our house, the day after #Thanksgiving isn't #BlackFriday (support your local small businesses!), it's #TurkeyStock Friday! 16 qt stockpot, remains of a 15 lb turkey, some veggies. At the end of the day it's gonna be amazing.
Max the cat hiding on the stairs waiting for the guests to leave. #HappyThankgiving !
#cat #CatsOfBluesky #RescueCats
#cat #CatsOfBluesky #RescueCats
November 28, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Max the cat hiding on the stairs waiting for the guests to leave. #HappyThankgiving !
#cat #CatsOfBluesky #RescueCats
#cat #CatsOfBluesky #RescueCats
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A useful reminder for the day ahead.
November 28, 2024 at 2:54 PM
A useful reminder for the day ahead.
Absolute favorite photo of our sweet rescue kitty Max. She's a weird goofball and has brought happiness to our family for the past 4 years.
#cat #CatsOfBluesky
#cat #CatsOfBluesky
November 28, 2024 at 3:49 AM
Absolute favorite photo of our sweet rescue kitty Max. She's a weird goofball and has brought happiness to our family for the past 4 years.
#cat #CatsOfBluesky
#cat #CatsOfBluesky
At my work (political advocacy org) we spent months working to elect Harris & a slate of progressive Dems. The stress of those months inversely correlated with my art output (zero new pieces) so I'm gonna post some of my old pieces until I feel inspired. #art #watercolor and #ink on hot press paper.
November 24, 2024 at 9:58 PM
At my work (political advocacy org) we spent months working to elect Harris & a slate of progressive Dems. The stress of those months inversely correlated with my art output (zero new pieces) so I'm gonna post some of my old pieces until I feel inspired. #art #watercolor and #ink on hot press paper.