Anyone can become disabled. Anyone can become chronically ill. It’s not a choice. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of. You can be the healthiest person in the world & completely disabled in an instant. It’s a minority group you can join anytime.

They should do MyChart Wrapped

Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨

Want to help me afford things and support local art? This is a great way! #ragingarton2025

while we're talking about it

I just needed some *extra* weird time today.

My friend @bittersweetsabs.bsky.social is convinced Mae keeps asking the ghosts for uppies. I think it's plausible.

I *cannot* stop listening to the latest @undertherugmusic.bsky.social release or pick a favorite track (they are all THAT good) Once again, so incredibly healing 💜 Can't wait to see where the journey takes y'all next

Mae feels more worthy of attention than rewatching New Girl. She's probably correct.

I'm suddenly SO tired, but am trying to hang on for a week. Soon, I will have nothing but time to sleep. Three surgeries in a row = the rest of my year.

For New Music Friday: "In Here Alone" by @undertherugmusic.bsky.social It is the most emotionally powerful song I've heard so far this year.

For those wondering: this is a canary resuscitator, once used in coal mines to revive birds after gas exposure. In my drawing, the door’s been left open and the bird left to die—a symbol of ignored warnings and failing safeguards for civil liberties in the U.S.

I was having a really great time painting today when things took a turn.

They will be so missed but not forgotten 💜

Need something to read? In the last six months, transfeminine authors have published over 108 new books to keep you busy on the beach! 🏳️‍⚧️📚 As always, this list is a collaborative effort, so thank you so much to all of the authors and editors who helped me put it together 🩷🩷🩷

"Riding Out The Waves" 12"×12" Mixed media on canvas (2025) Lumi Forbes

Still available (until July 5) This piece adds gritty and "real" elements of being human with the use of an acrylic medium base to show the underlying struggles we all go through in our quest for peace. The addition of iridescence and translucency illustrate moments of clarity and self-realization.

Let's GOOOOOOO Mpls! @basicprinter.bsky.social dice.fm/event/bbdm2o...

Happy Father's Day to all who celebrate

making art right now isn’t pointless making art right now isn’t pointless making art right now isn’t pointless making art right now isn’t pointless

Trying to manage the cycle of chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and the resulting avoidance of everything is really difficult with everything going on right now. I know what I *should* do, but does it even matter if I stay paralyzed in bed another day? There's cats.

TONIGHT! Opening Reception: Th June 5th // 6–9pm FREE Present Tense is a Pride pop-up art show celebrating queer creativity and community. Featuring diverse works by LGBTQIA+ artists from across the Twin Cities, this vibrant exhibition offers a snapshot of queer expression in the present moment.

I'm struggling with rest feeling like self-betrayal when it's really the thing I need most. The world doesn't stop or pause, and it's especially hard when you're alone.

"Galaxy of the Mind" - another original work currently available at Art of Possibilities

One of the pieces I have available now at Art of Possibilities - "Healing"

Neurodivergent night music

This was my "I'm in the most magical place I've ever been" face.

One of my favorite songs by The Crane Wives 💜 Looking forward to July!

I don't wanna go home 😭

Anyone have leads on grants to help low-income/disabled artists rebuild their websites (and add e-commerce)? I have the skills, but I just can't keep up or manage with this brain anymore, and getting help would make life so much easier.

When I'm overwhelmed? I draw endless amounts of lines.

Last year, the Twin Cities lost its only dedicated longform improv theater. Where does it go from here? Well… everywhere. racketmn.com/life-after-h...

I cannot stop listening to this new one from @undertherugmusic.bsky.social! Y'all know how to get me in the feels every.single.time. and I love it.

I declare thee Ghoul Dinner.

I will keep telling myself today

yes

There's light in the darkness

Exactly why I use Finch each day.

These humans deserve so much success 🫶

I am Lumiiiiiiiii

My morning sustenance

Floor time with Mae

It's a poetry and Radiohead day today. And all the blankets.

Mae is enjoying Caturday as usual

Today, I've determined a combination of my meds, fresh nerve blocks, and an Americano are key to the emergence of my true chaos Muppet, even under crippling pain. And I got sh!t done.

I've been thinking a lot about this quote from @guante.info that I printed a million years ago (2019).

The depression, anxiety, and overwhelm are real. But so is community.