Book Cover of the Day:

Distracting myself from the worlds misery by painting stories.

The Great Pumpkin, Oliver Brown.

The lit up belly of that one frog is such a charming touch.

Since people seemed to like this concept a whole lot, I went ahead and launched this together with the rest of the fall wear "Fuck You, Make Me," now as a wearable (and Constitutional!) statement 🫡

Welcome to Opt Out October, our collection of tips to slowly break free from online surveillance and throw sand in the gears of overreaching large tech companies. Today’s tip is about establishing good online security fundamentals. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...

I didn’t get the feral kitten trapped before the hawk got to him and I am so devastated. A nod to the UPS driver who stopped and backed up and gave me comfort. He didn’t have to do that, but he took the time to be gentle and kind to a stranger. This one is going to stick with me for some time 💔

Ukrainian authorities have verified over 19,000 cases of children abducted by Russia. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Russian officials over these actions, which it has defined as a war crime.

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Enjoying the painterly quality of these doubleweave scarves. An instinctive process, creating subtle gradients in warp and weft. I’ll raking these to my first Staithes Festival next week. The nerves are setting in! #craft #NAFO

This is the most dangerous shade your brush water can be.

My favorite spot is beneath this tree taking large gulps of air until the scent of the magnolia blooms saturates my mood.

Let's see.. how to catch some visibility!!! There are fundraisers that I have posted and many have .. so please put notifications on people that share them! Elmo is trying to hide us all. Test for bsky too #StandWithUkraine #DontStopTalkingAboutUkraine

🚨$109 Match left❣️ $3401 to 🎯#1🚙 PayPal [email protected] send.monobank.ua/jar/6pUrzmH1Ru

One of the great joys of community college: Reading with students who return to school after having experienced a bit of life. Today, as we turn to Wilson’s Homer, Mr B. and I could hardly hold back our own tears as we talked about the bard bringing Odysseus to recognize the cost of his choices.

$53 left in the match

“Russia has come to our land and is killing us. What more motivation do you need?” 🧵 1/12 ⬇️

My little art shop has a selection of landscape and nature drawings in a variety of colours and subjects. All one of a kind originals at affordable prices for gifts. folksy.com/shops/thewee... #Glencoe #Owl #Wren #OriginalArt #Drawing #Painting #Artwork #ArtFromScotland #GiftIdeas #bsnm

Introductions are getting better. Sherlock is still very unsure, but Doctor Watson has started playing and running around with the new kiddo.

Our flag — despite everything — will remain high and proud, a lasting symbol of dignity and pride forever.

I've said this a lot in recent essays but not as often here: Yes, we're witnessing the expansion and entrenchment of a police state in the US. But unlike the vast majority of concentration camp regimes I've studied, most Americans still have countless opportunities to resist. We can stop it.

🚨NEW: When ICE raided a Californian farm yesterday, they snatched & disappeared a disabled US veteran who was in his car. They smashed his window, peppered sprayed him & dragged him to the floor. Listen to his wife & sister here, distraught. No-one will tell them where he is. (🎥 ABC 7 News)

This guy 💛

1977: why would the bartender in star wars even care if some robots with artificial intelligence came into his bar 2025: ohhh ok

I know everything is bad right now but if you're someone who appreciates textiles please consider donating to the Textile Museum of Canada. They are a very good museum and may not be able to reopen unless they hit their funding goal this month. textilemuseum.ca/join-support...

Dear friends, I have great news: The MATCH has been reached! And thanks to this, our fundraising has significantly advanced towards the goal! You're all amazing!!!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 Little later I will publish updated exact figures.

How it’s Made: a🧵 A commission piece begins with an idea, an image or a memory.. The photo gives me a palette- time to dig out the yarn. This one is in cotton- fine cotton which will make a soft fabric that will breathe and be comfortable to wear whatever the weather. #craft #showmyart #NAFO

Kyiv right now

Yall didn’t have me standing every damn day saying “justice and liberty for all” as a weak platitude and if you did then I am absolutely the monster you made me. Pry my neighbors from my cold dead hands I’ll still love them and you will be dust in the history bin of inconsequential evil.

My painting HIGH SUMMER EVENING

Friends, I created a new bracelet with symbols of Ukraine💙💛 You can order on Etsy or DM, delivery from Ukraine worldwide✈️ www.etsy.com/listing/4321... Created with soul and thoughts of victory! Thank you very much for your support🫂🇺🇦 #SupportUkraine #handmadebracelet #staywithUkraine

The first part of the collection for solar panels is almost complete. We only have $170 left. Help us complete it🆘 🔋3500$ 💰3300$ 🪫170$ 🅿️🅿️[email protected]

Want to help Ukraine, but not sure where to start? Join European Action for Ukraine (EAU)'s Advocacy Training Webinars-an empowering series designed to give Ukraine supporters the tools to effectively advocate for stronger support of Ukraine. europeanactionforukraine.org/advocacy-tra...

UPD: 28.05.2025 Dear friends, I'm very grateful to all of you for birthday greetings, for kind words and donations to this fundraiser to purchase much-needed equipment for combat missions: ✅ $ 2357 🎯 $ 4150 🙏 $ 1793 Please,let's complete this mission together ASAP 🙏 🅿️🅿️: [email protected]

🎉🥳 I hope you’ll join me in wishing Oleg @veretskiy.bsky.social a very Happy Birthday! He works tirelessly helping others - as a citizen and soldier - with many fundraisers that provide essential supplies and equipment to civilians, animals and defenders. If you aren’t already, give him a follow! 💙💛

‘Yes,’ said Frog, reaching for a cookie, ‘we need willpower.’ ‘What is willpower?’ asked Toad.’ ~ Arnold Lobel #FrogForFriday

I haven't been here for a long time ☺️But I have a request for you. I need $450. To cover the fee for installing electricity. At the animal shelter. Please help me do this 🙏🏻🏠 🅿️🅿️[email protected]

This thread is just gorgeous !

Schönen Guten Morgen meine Lieben. Kommt gut durch den Tag. (Ausschnitt eines Gemäldes von Frances Featherstone)

Tonight is the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride. May his memory remind us all to resist the tyranny forming in our government.

Small and tiny acts of love and kindness are revolutionary against the dark. Keep fighting for a better world. “You can only come to the morning. through the shadows." — J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers

A bleak Friday evening but here are some pictures of Lucy doing what she does best (sitting on people’s feet and staring at them until they pet her)

I'm very pleased to announce that my debut feature documentary, The Battle For Kyiv, will be released on Apple TV, Amazon Prime & Google Play on June 6th 2025 in association with BylineTV. Available in all territories and countries these platforms operate in except for Russia.

A bumblebee on lavender flowers. This little drawing is now available to buy... theweeowlart.etsy.com/listing/1899... #Bee #Lavender #bugsky #Flowers #OriginalArt #Drawing #Artwork #TraditionalArtist #GiftIdeas #ArtShop #Easter #EasterGift #bsnm