strategies for art with #ProCreate and discusses writing a novel during #NaNoWriMo while exploring #midcentury art projects. #warmup4art #makingarteveryday

The post reflects on #nature, participation in #WriteOut 2025, personal writing experiences, iPad #updates, and artistic endeavors, emphasizing the joy of creating and sharing thoughts through #writing and #art. #clmooc #writeout25 #ipadartwithjennifernichols #brendabakker

On the last day of #WriteOut, participants embraced #nature at #sunset while reflecting on the event's purpose of inspiring #outdoorwriting and creativity. #writing #clmooc #writeout25 #BanksLakeWa

#smallpoems of #CrescentBay #WriteOut event encourages exploration and creativity through #outdoor #writing inviting participation from all to @awakenthesenses amidst #autumn beauty. #clmooc #writeout25

Doug White makes a great point here that some seats can be won for much less than others.

Open the government now. Republicans, do your job.

the beauty of a #river, #time, and life, while promoting the #WriteOut event, celebrating #outdoor writing and creativity from October 12-26, 2025. #clmooc #writeout25 #smallpoems #haiku

#WriteOut is a free celebration inviting everyone to write #outdoors, fostering creativity and connection through place-based writing from October 12-26, 2025. #writeout25 #clmooc #poetry #smallpoems

MAKE AMERICA GRIFT AGAIN Wake up, America! This. Is. Not. Normal.

Brian Schatz: "This is not about money. There is enough money to bail out Argentina with $20b. There is enough money to purchase a brand new aircraft for $173m for Noem. There is enough money to renovate the WH ballroom. What there isn't enough money for under this Republican government is you."

Records obtained by ProPublica indicate that food banks across the country were expecting more than 27 million pounds of chicken, 2 million gallons of milk, 10 million pounds of dried fruit and 60 million eggs that never arrived.

Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, concluded a marathon speech on the Senate floor Wednesday evening after 22 hours and 37 minutes, saying he was “ringing the alarm bells” on the arrival of authoritarianism under President Trump.

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This Wednesday, explore #outdoor #writing inspiration for #WriteOut 2025, a two-week creativity celebration from October 12-26. #warmup4art #writeout #writeout25

During a #writeout #wonderwalk, #wildflowers like #rabbitbrush and #snowbuckwheat inspire reflections on #nature — #seasonalchanges and their importance for #wildlife survival.
#clmooc #writeout25

The #WriteOut initiative encourages #outdoorwriting and exploration, inviting participants to reflect and connect with #nature through activities like the #WonderWalk near the #columbiariver #writeout25 #clmooc

#CrescentBay inspires #writing and #reflection, particularly during #NationalDayOnWriting. The author emphasizes the importance of self-expression, gratitude, and the joy of sharing thoughts through various written forms. #writeout #writeout25 #whyiwrite #clmooc

A small #gumweed plant inspires a #haiku for #WriteOut, an #outdoor writing celebration from October 12-26, 2025, encouraging exploration and creativity in #neighborhood spaces. #clmooc #writeout25 #poetry #clpoetry

#urbancadences from #writeout - life in #GrandCoulee, community spirit, local businesses, expressions of freedom, highlighting a recent event where residents united to voice their opinions while supporting each other. #clmooc #writout25 #firstamendment #freedom #smalltown #everydaypeople

for #writeout a #leaf #palette for #poetry inspired by #cottonwood trees at #BanksLake, highlighting #nature connections and the surrounding #wildlife through #observations and personal experiences. #clmooc #writeout25

#writeout experiences of #IWonder by #BanksLake, blending personal #memories with #nature #observations and the broader concept of #outdoorwriting, encouraging connection with the #environment #clmooc #writeout25

see #artisticprocess creating #earthy #ogee tile designs for a #spoonflower challenge, sharing insights on #colorpalettes, textures, and personal projects like birthday cards and outreach writing events. #ipadartwithjennifernichols #bardotbrush #warmup4art

#writeout #soundmap by #listening to various #naturalsounds near the #ColumbiaRiver, highlighting the #diversity of #outdoorexperiences #writeout25 #clmooc

#writeout #Prompt “Shuffle Your #Senses," led by Rob Walker, encourages creative exploration of the senses inspired by #nature, fostering connection through place-based writing and outdoor experiences. #clmooc #writeout25

#writeout #prompt "Shuffle Your #Senses" encourages exploring #nature by linking different senses and reflections, inviting participants to engage deeply with their surroundings through creative writing. #clmooc #writeout25

#October brings dark, #rainy weather as #nature prepares for winter. The #WriteOut event invites everyone to explore and create outdoors from October 12-26, 2025. #clmooc #writeout25

recent creative projects, including a #spoonflower #teatowel design, a #chalk drawing, and a #photodoodle. #warmup4art

a #photodoodle inspired by #CLmooc friends and shares experiences from the #WriteOut celebration, encouraging participation in #nature-based #writing and #art activities. #warmup4art #shootingstar#wildflower

Sheri42's entry for #Spoonflower #teatowel #calendar features colorful #autumnleaves, celebrating fall's beauty year-round. #warmup4art

#ipadartwithjennifernichols chalkboard lesson, creating two #mockups, focusing on different themes and readability. #warmup4art #acorn

This is a generous gift, and a very smart thing to do. “An informed citizenry is essential to our democracy. As we continue to grow The Atlantic, and the resource-intensive reporting and writing we publish, we want to ensure it’s available to new generations of readers.”

On The Pod: @normornstein.bsky.social makes sense of all the chaos across our govt as we face another shutdown. Plus, will Trump's proposed deal end the war in Gaza? And what about Trump & Hegseth's bizarre addresses to the top military generals? Listen to the ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

Judge Esther Salas, whose son was murdered in 2020, issues a dire warning today: “Officials from top to bottom” are using rhetoric that puts judges at risk: www.youtube.com/embed/nJO3QH...

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#WriteOut 2025 event invites everyone to connect through #outdoor #writing experiences from October 12-26, promoting creativity inspired by #nature. #clmooc

weekly strategies & reflections on using #ProCreate and #AffinityDesigner, featuring courses and autumn-themed illustrations for art inspiration #greetingcards #ipadartwithjennifernichols #deloresnaskrent #warmup4art

creating a 16th #greetingcard for #DeloresNaskrent #5Cards5DaysChallengeshowcasing their design process and new techniques learned in #AffinityDesigner.

#ipadartwithjennifernichols #CreativeJourney Community autumn #chalkboard art lesson in #Procreate, learning techniques and enjoying community interaction. #warmup4art

#DeloresNaskrent #5Cards5DaysChallenge course offers a fast-paced learning experience, teaching sketching, #greetingcard design, and posting on platforms like Card Isle and Zazzle. #procreate #affinitydesigner #warmup4art

#DeloresNaskrent Cards in #5Cards5DaysChallenge course teaches #greetingcard design using #Designer and #Procreate. Participants learn to create unique cards with customizable elements, boosting their confidence in digital illustration. #warmup4art

@bardotbrush @lisabardot host an #makingarteveryday #MAE2025 #curiouscolor challenge for creativity through exploration of colors & techniques. Simultaneously, #DeloresNaskrent #5Cards5DaysChallenge course focuses on creating #greetingcards #warmup4art

#DeloresNaskrent #5Cards5DaysChallenge course, creating various #greetingcards by modifying #templates and experimenting with colors and motifs across three projects. #warmup4art #affinitydesigner

#DeloresNaskrent #5Cards5DaysChallenge course involves sketching, designing cards using #Procreate and #AffinityDesigner, focusing on thematic creativity and reuse. #warmup4art sheri42.net/2025/09/23/5... Day 2 and Day 1

In my monthly newsletter I pointed to a blog by #clmooc member @sheri42.bsky.social & to the DS106 Daily Create. Both share creative activities that could be used in #tutor #mentor & learning programs, as well as in schools & home. See the newsletter at tutormentorexchange.net/2025-newslet...

#DeloresNaskrent #5Cards5DaysChallenge course involves sketching, designing cards using #Procreate and #AffinityDesigner, focusing on thematic creativity and reuse.

Walk through lush florals in an overgrown romantic #garden of nature’s beauty in #earthy colors of dusty rose, creamy white, and sparkled sand with hidden creatures. Bring the #meadow inside! #spoonflower #designchallenge #warmup4art

#makingarteveryday #MAE2025 art challenge encourages daily creativity in artwork, featuring tutorials & prompts. Explore various techniques utilizing specific tools and #colorpalettes #procreate #warmup4art #colorcurious @bardotbrush with @lisabardot @analovescolor #bardotbrush

#procreate @bardotbrush with @lisabardot @analovescolor #warmup4art #makingarteveryday #MAE2025 #pastels #colorcurious #cactus

Goodnight.✨ Fireflies at Kinu River in Tennoji, Kobayashi Kiyochika, 1880.