2016/2026

I’m back home briefly to visit family. It’s honestly surreal because the worldview here is vastly different than what any other major city or municipality has experienced with ICE. To most residents here it’s a problem that needs to be fixed by the federal government; aka “hero’s defending America”.

T-minus 6 hours and then I’ll be off for vacation. 🎉

My grandma was the youngest rodeo queen in the World’s Oldest Rodeo.

Well I try to not to hold onto things (unless my partner does it in play/jest or close family/friends)….but I’ll never forget I was told I look like this dude from this movie. 🤨🙃

Back back back again. Finally getting over this damn head cold and it’s a short week? 😏

Happy Christmas Eve eve. It would happen that I get sick right before having to visit family tomorrow night after work 🫠🙃😩

So a few years ago when I first purchased a look to begin #weaving, I had reached out to a few studios and guilds to get started learning this new medium. Well today, I was informed by a studio that they have opened membership to me starting next month! As much as I wanted to begin weaving this year

After the better half of a year debating if I should quit or go part time with my job; I’ve finally put in a bid to go part time this next year. I’ve been working since I was 14; never got to go to college or have a “break” to focus on things I’ve wanted to do without working full time. I’m so

This last month has been honestly the longest and most challenging month I’ve had in a while. Work has been grueling with either union contracts or mgmt just acting out towards us. Self advocacy is exhausting but sadly necessary in the world we live in. Glad I can keep my hands busy. #crochet

So glad to have had 4 days off an spend some quality with the boys and fam.

A small look at some of the pieces that came out of the #kiln today! This term went by so fast. I feel like I really pushed myself this term which I’m proud of but I definitely want to clown down this next one. Still happy with how they look 🥲 #ceramics #reductionfire #cone10

Happy #caturday from Frank, the #siamese #rescuecat! God, I love this baby so much. He’s really brought so much fulfillment to our home. I can’t imagine life without him. 🥲💖

Today I got to fire a piece in #raku for the first time since starting a few terms back. I’ve missed a chance every other time so this was pretty new and exciting. Sadly the kiln was losing heat so the reduction wasn’t completed but, we’re going to try to re-fire them next week! #ceramics #pottery

I was already a fan of #rosalia but holy moly this album #lux has given me so much more appreciation for her. God damn what a phenomenal album.

Glad I got to be in studio today after this emotionally exhausting work week. The end of the term is coming so quickly; I wish I could be here all the time 🥺. I made a LOT of product this term and while it pushed me; I think I’m going to be more intentional this next with what I throw. #ceramics

The Oregon GOP and Christine Drazan want to abolish public transit for no reason other than to line their pockets from lobbyists and to make money off of other peoples suffering. Support The Street Trust so we can push for progress not regress.

Didn’t realize #caturday was a thing until I became a cat dad. Frank is the best addition to the family. Never in a million years did I think I’d have a cat and now I’m just beyond in love. #catsofbsky #rescuecatsofbsky #siamese or #raccoon?

One of my favorite autumns in so long. I’ve loved slowing down and spending time at home and in class with ceramics. It’s brought so much peach and joy into my life and I wish I could live like this regularly without the need for income. I know it sounds like a luxury cause it is. Time is a gift.

Shake-up at the Portland Housing Bureau: Mayor Wilson put director Helmi Hisserich, an "unparalleled expert" on social housing, on leave with little explanation Thursday. She has been in the role since early 2024.

The stats are in for quarter 3 lobbying at the City of Portland and… *drumroll* 🏆 The Portland Business Alliance, once again, has lobbied more than any other the entity by a huge margin!🥇 We can’t afford to buy influence in local media, so we’ll let you know here. bigblinkpdx.org?quarter=2025...

Trump is obstructing congressional oversight to hide his cruelty.  Public pressure is our power. I’m urging Oregonians to document what they see as ICE activity increases in our communities. Reach out to the PIRC hotline (1-888-622-1510) if you see ICE in your neighborhood.

Boosting

WOW! Thank you so much for over 25,000 Views on my new video! The lawlessness of this regime is stunning. And that lawlessness affects every single one of us. youtu.be/rhSfK0HSu9o

While this video is based in UK politics, it’s still a fantastic guide on how to beat fascism.

So glad that one of our city councilors and her cat escaped safely from this incident. I hope that this investigation goes swiftly to find answers on how this happened.

My neck, my back, my hips and my crack 😭 6 hours in studio never seems like enough time until my dogs start barking (hips). Would like a full body massage now, plz thx. But I will say this is the most accomplished I feel and can’t wait to see how they all come out once glazed. #ceramics

Frank and I are zonked. And it’s only Tuesday 😭 We’re watching The Dark Crystal behind our eyelids partially. Glad tomorrow is my Friday so I can get back to focusing on ceramics the rest of the week. #frankthecat #rescuecat #catsofbsky

Right wingers are ripping up the ICE camp right now. 10:20pm today. Still on location

I love that out new city council is engaged in standing up to authoritarian threats and for its people. We are so lucky to have such a progressive caucus that understands the struggle of so many and that they a true servants to the city. Power to the people!

Portland Street Response Update: PSR has new hours (6 a.m. to midnight), a new number (503-823-7773), and is recruiting for a new advisory committee! Hit the link in bio to learn more about the committee and apply by Oct 27 to help shape PSR’s future.

Softly introducing each of our dogs to Frank. Gryphon looks so eager and excited to see Frank; I have a feeling they’re all gonna love each other. 💞 #catsofbsky #rescuecat #dogsofbsky #petsofbsky #siamesecat #yorkshireterrier

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson calls Sunday's naked bike ride in protest of the Portland ICE facility and and Trump troop deployment "the most threatening thing I’ve seen yet" www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

Caught a lil snap of Frank today. *Cutest cat in my house! *only #catsofbsky #rescuecat #siamese

Also welcoming the newest member to the family. His name is Frank and he is by far the sweetest cat. I grew up strictly with dogs because my dad was allergic to cats. So even though this is a big change for me I’m so excited. Ugh I can’t get over how cute he is 😭. #frankthecat

After a year of being away from the wheel, I finally am busting out some revenue to show off! I’m SO excited about these pieces I threw on the wheel this last week. Got them all trimmed and ready for bisque fire. So much more to come for a formal collection. #ceramics #pottery

Crocheting and artistic hobbies is a form of fighting fascism. Utilizing joy as protest against the nuclear, theocratic and boring lifestyle that is christofascism. I know it might seem dumb, but I sincerely think that fascists lack creativity and therefore hate anyone who can or wants to.

📣 Help spread the word! 📣 PSR was built with community, for our community. Now you have a chance to help grow PSR so they can provide a compassionate first response citywide, 24/7 by becoming a volunteer for the PSR Community Committee! Learn more and apply to volunteer at bit.ly/growpsr

God damn i love #angelolsen

Life lately: Went to LA to visit a longtime friend who performed in #thegroundlings, got some new clothes (for what feels like the first time in ages) and I made homemade #pricklypear syrup from a cactus I got to harvest from my neighbors yard. I’m also back in ceramics this term and it feels good

Welcome to Sizzlers

A day off from work means I get to tackle things I haven’t been able to in weeks. Getting my house cleaned up, put some beans in my Dutch oven to soak for the day before cooking and making a mean roast so I can have some Hatch Chile burros this week. But first, coffee on my front porch. #laborday

3.5 hours later… 😵‍💫🫠 Peeled, split, de-seeded and packaged 1.5 bushels of hatch chile peppers with help thanks to my best friend and partner. Thanks daddy 😜😘 @cairndaddy.bsky.social #hatchchile

Oh this is the pre roasted chiles I’ll be bagging up today 😅 #bushelandapeck #hatchchile #losroast

Another favorite end of summer tradition is roasting #hatchchile from #newmexico. Sooo excited to eat this seasons selection!

Summer rain is a favorite “season” of mine, especially after a hot month, drowning out the smoke from nearby wildfires. My garden loves it too. The Crape Myrtle’s are blooming and the hue of pinks and purples from the flowers are so vibrant. And with of that rain, it creates a canopy of color.

Well today definitely felt like a Monday but glad to get outside with the babes. Also, Gryphon and I got haircuts over the weekend! after 5 years of the mullet I had to finally say goodbye. Bowie’s next..he can’t wait 👀😅 #queer #Romy #enjoyyourlife #gaygardens #yorkieterrier #rescuedogsorbsky

What’s keeping you sane while the background noise of politics and stress blares on a constant? Realistically I know we can’t escape all that’s happening in the world by ignoring it. But even for a moment of solitude and peace I think we should welcome it with arms outstretched. #keepingmypeace

What, exactly, are we celebrating tomorrow? Our cutting off healthcare to the needy to enrich the greedy? Our new concentration camps? Our dying economy? Our ditching due process? Our corruption? Our broken legislature? Our corrupt SCOTUS? Our ridiculous buffoon president? #FourthOfJuly