RIP, Frank Gehry. Thanks for sharing your imagination!

Immigrants make us stronger

Timeline of generations in the Western world according to the @pewresearch.org – (retirement age and life expectancy are approximate) #Generations #WhatGenAreYou

A few thoughts on the new US national security strategy that was released today. 🧵 www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...

“When I travel abroad from Somalia, I’m not embarrassed when people ask me where I’m from,” one Somali said.

Heard about Los Angeles? Heard about Chicago? Heard about Charlotte, N.C.? The 10-month-old Donald Trump regime has stumbled into a playbook for the xenophobic mass deportation drive it promised voters in 2024 ..

The “garbage” destroying America isn’t in Minnesota’s Somalian community. It’s in the Oval Office. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...

Fuchsia and Hummingbird Wheel thrown grolleg porcelain. Hand carved. Oasis matte glaze. Fired ^6. #clayart #ceramics #carvedpottery #pottery #carvedporcelain

“This ruling is a clear affirmation that AI cannot be deployed as a shortcut around union rights, ethical journalism, or human judgment...”

Today's #goodnews about Grandma Moses proves you're never too old to start something new. She started painting in her 70s when she could no longer embroider. Imagine if she thought she was too old? The world wouldn't have her wonderful paintings. The lesson? You CAN teach old dogs new tricks. 😊

Christmas Recipe Book. From our kitchens to yours! Many years ago my grandmother and my mother collaborated on pulling together some their favorite recipes. I collated it and added a couple of my own. Enjoy! #Recipes drive.google.com/file/d/1K6_U...

In 2017, Polish activist Martin Mycielski @mycielski.bsky.social offered advice on Twitter—hashtagged #LearnFromEurope— that eventually became a guide for dealing with fascism.

POTTERY SALE! Starts today. Entire store is 40% off! heidifaith.com Ends Sunday night. #Pottery #Ceramics #StudioArt #SupportAnArtist

Good news: #SocialSecurity will go up with 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment. Bad news: #Medicare premium will also go up. #CancelsOut

Saudi Arabia First! #BoneSawsHappen

This is Cole. He is a deaf service dog at Dr. William Mennies Elementary School. He just turned 9, and all of his students learned sign language to sing him happy birthday at a massive party. 14/10 for all (IG: colethedeafdog)

YES! Previously banned pit bull type dogs can now be adopted or fostered. #Pitbull #PibbleLife #Pitties #BullyDogs

Trump’s Presidential Walk of Shame turned out cool.

...This is the first study to "paint a more comprehensive and nuanced portrait of working artists today." ~ Gwendolyn Rugg, senior research scientist for NORC at The University of Chicago #art #artists #artistlife

Hi all, Been taking a break from pottery as I tore a shoulder tendon playing pickleball. :( As I need surgery I will be having a blow-out sale starting Nov 26-30 so mark your calendars! I'll be back! Heidi

If all of the Epstein news is triggering to you, here's some help. ♥️ rainn.org

"Rights aren't rights if someone can take 'em away." - George Carlin

The U.S. military is being used inside the United States. There's a lot we don't know about how, why, and under what authorities. Lawfare's new project–which includes a tracker and a map–follows where and how the military is being domestically deployed. www.lawfaremedia.org/projects-ser...

Please support your local pet pantries as well as your local food banks.

“In this single moment, we got more visual evidence of Trump’s absence of compassion, indeed the indifference to the suffering of another human…What a tragedy that at a time of grave and great challenges a man like this occupies our White House.” www.americaamerica.news/p/will-this-...

When your foster mom makes funny noises. #headtilt #Dogs

When your foster dog discovers the couch and shows off her tatas... #CouchPitato #NoShame #DogLife

Welcome our new foster, Biscuit. She's an overbred pocket bully. About 4 years old. Was found with fishing line in her abdomen from a home c-section. Now spayed. No more backyard breeding for her! #EndBackyardBreeding #FosteringSavesLives #Dogs

So the new ballroom has its own Dump Room. #IfItShitsItFits

Must be the season of the witch....

Sorry, couldn't resist. #Photoshop #WhiteHouseSuckers #NoAI

Art Nouveau Fish Wheel thrown grolleg porcelain. Hand carved.  Mediterranean Sea, Cerulean & Micro Pearl glazes. Fired ^6. #clayart #artnouveau #carvedpottery #ceramics #pottery #carvedporcelain #jugendstil

The cartoonist's dilemma:

TOMORROW is #NO_KINGS_DAY!!! Give me your Tired, your Poor, your Huddled Masses of Frogs, Unicorns, Pandas, T-Rexes, Mushrooms, Sharks, SpongeBobs & everyday Folks yearning to peacefully protest a clownishly incompetent buffoon of a Prez who, if there were any justice, would be in jail. 🤡 #BeThere

Fuchsia and Hummingbird Wheelthrown grolleg porcelain. Handcarved. Greenware. Work in progress #clayart #ceramics #carvedpottery #pottery #carvedporcelain

Age is just a number. #NeverQuit

If we write off all news media, we’re playing into Trump’s hands. Some outlets are doing well while others stink. In this installment of my free Stop the Presses newsletter, I give letter grades to major media outlets. See if you agree.

Feathers & Florals Wheel thrown grolleg porcelain. Hand carved. Turquoise Lake & Celadon glazes Fired ^6. Based on a J.R.R. Tolkien floral design. #clayart #ceramics #carvedpottery #pottery #carvedporcelain #jrrtolkein

Seahorse Reticulated Vase Wheel thrown grolleg porcelain. Hand carved. Mediterranean Sea & Cerulean glazes Fired ^6. #clayart #ceramics #carvedpottery #pottery #carvedporcelain #SeaLife #seacreature #seahorse

Brilliant! #NobelPeacePrize #ArtPower Artist: Ida Bjerkis IG: at idabjerkis

Cartoonist @claytoonz.bsky.social suffered a stroke a few days ago. His friends and colleagues have set up a GoFundMe to help Clay through his recovery. Please consider donating: www.gofundme.com/f/clayjones

Making sure mom stays in her lane... #DogLife #Navigator #AmStaff

Art nouveau fish Wheelthrown grolleg porcelain. Handcarved. Greenware. Work in progress #clayart #artnouveau #carvedpottery #ceramics #pottery #carvedporcelain #jugendstil

When you are tired from your walk just plop down. #FrostedFace #DogLife

“If one wants to reach people; If one wants to change attitudes, you have to reach the heart. You can reach the heart by telling stories, not by arguing with people’s intellects.” ~Jane Goodall #RIP

Frosted face. #Dogs #DogLife

#Seahorse Wheelthrown grolleg porcelain. Handcarved. Greenware. Work in progress. #clayart #ceramics #carvedpottery #pottery #carvedporcelain #SeaLife