Hey, friends, I know many of you are into mindfulness. I'm planning to do this attention challenge next month and thought some of you might be interested. Here's full access to Waking Up for 30 days. Check it out! wakingup.com/redeem/CH226...

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Something beautiful to start this day — Pablo Picasso, The Old Guitarist, 1903–1904.

There must be a better way to start the day than waking up and looking at your phone. Still, it's a hard habit to break. How do you start your morning? What healthy habits do you have in place?

Hey, everybody, I just wanted to show my face and say Hi. I'm Andy. I love pictures and write about them in my newsletter. More about me here: www.flakphoto.news/about

Hey, friends, Are you into #photography? You might like FlakPhoto.👇📸✨

Winter walks ❄️

This looks great youtu.be/IkKgtOxcocU?...

Snowy Sunday❄️✨

Friends, if you aren't yet, watch "All Creatures Great and Small" on @pbs.org — it will cure what ails ye. So much heart. This show is the balm we need in these trying times.

Friends, if you aren't yet, watch "All Creatures Great and Small" on @pbs.org — it will cure what ails ye. So much heart. This show is the balm we need in these trying times.

Hey, friends! A quick reminder that our Randall Berndt STORIES book talk + signing is at ArtLitLab today at 3 p.m. artlitlab.org/events/book-...

Sometimes paintings look just like photographs. I love this one — Gustave Caillebotte, Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877.

Sometimes paintings look just like photographs. I love this one — Gustave Caillebotte, Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877.

Must see: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcTF...

Today: A fun conversation with Andy Moore on @wortnews.bsky.social 8 o'clock Buzz. That's Andy and artist Randall Berndt sitting down for our interview about our "STORIES: Words & Images" exhibition + book launch at the @artlitlab.bsky.social in Madison.

Hey, friends, I’m writing with a personal update this week. This isn’t about photography, but it’s still art-related. Thanks for looking! www.flakphoto.news/p/randall-be...

The beauty of a fresh snowfall is something to behold. We woke up before the sun today. Gorgeous view!❄️

My friend Randall read this poem aloud to me today. It's by a friend of his, Mark Kraushaar, who happens to be the brother of a friend of mine. It's a good read — Enjoy!

Great job opportunity at @thebulletin.org — please RT

Hey, friends, I’m writing with a personal update this week. This isn’t about photography, but it’s still art-related. Thanks for looking! www.flakphoto.news/p/randall-be...

God, this shit is disgusting. www.theatlantic.com/photography/...

"The segment focused on Mellon's efforts to boost engagement with reading and literature through the new Literary Arts Fund and their support of humanities councils (through a $15 million grant to the Federation in April 2025)." @pbsnews.org www.pbs.org/video/words-...

Food for thought 🎨

Movie buffs, here's a free month of MUBI. Hand-picked films, by indie and art cinema directors. I think you’ll really like it. mubi.com/t/android/gl...

Do y'all read @jennypeek.bsky.social's WPR newsletter? My friend Steve recommended it a few weeks ago, and I've been enjoying it. A daily mix of Wisconsin news and politics — Recommended. mailchi.mp/wpr/wisconsi...

Cold out there today❄️

Hey friends, @captimes.com published a story about my latest project, an exhibition + book launch with Randall Berndt, a Madison artist and friend. We're hosting a free public program at @artlitlab.bsky.social on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Please, join us! captimes.com/entertainmen...

Photography folks, would you help me spread the word? I’m still looking for Winter Pictures, and I would love more people to see this. Please share this with art folks in your networks. Thanks in advance! www.flakphoto.news/p/im-looking...

Hey friends, @captimes.com published a story about my latest project, an exhibition + book launch with Randall Berndt, a Madison artist and friend. We're hosting a free public program at @artlitlab.bsky.social on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Please, join us! captimes.com/entertainmen...

Sometimes walking is about looking. I saw this view on my walk last night. Is it a good picture? I'm not sure. But it caught my attention and made me look closer. That counts for something.

Movie buffs, here's a free month of MUBI. Hand-picked films, by indie and art cinema directors. I think you’ll really like it. mubi.com/t/android/gl...

It's a commitment — twelve hours over six episodes — but you should definitely watch Ken Burns' "The American Revolution." It's an extraordinary piece of work and especially relevant given what's happening in the country today. Absolutely worth your time: www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...

It's a commitment — twelve hours over six episodes — but you should definitely watch Ken Burns' "The American Revolution." It's an extraordinary piece of work and especially relevant given what's happening in the country today. Absolutely worth your time: www.pbs.org/kenburns/the...

It's obvious stuff, but we must remember that if Americans had elected Kamala Harris, none of this would be happening right now. Keep that in mind when you vote in the midterms.

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Also keep in mind that Republicans have the power to stop all of this TODAY. They are allowing it to happen.

Must see @pbs.org youtube.com/watch?v=uwxG...

It's obvious stuff, but we must remember that if Americans had elected Kamala Harris, none of this would be happening right now. Keep that in mind when you vote in the midterms.

Good stuff: www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/a...

Another fascinating read. I was heartbroken when I read about the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree in 2023. This piece is excellently written and funny, too — If a Tree Falls, by Rosa Lyster share.google/yH5rivJIkhIH...

Oh my, what a picture. Chilling.

If you're looking for a distraction from so much American nightmare politics, this is a good Sunday morning read: How Willie Nelson Sees America www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

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Saturday sunrise❄️

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Remember, don't spend too much time doomscrolling today. Just enough to get the gist of what happened yesterday, maybe some news or opinions from people you respect. But don't go too far down that rabbit hole. Look at something beautiful. Keep your mind right.

It's been a while since we've had to reflect on yet another American tragedy that could have been avoided. I hate days like this because they put me in a dark, depressing, hopeless place.

After owning it for many years but never reading it, I'm finally digging into "Art and Fear," and I recently read Brian Eno's "What Art Does." I want to read more books about art making and the creative life. Are there other books you'd recommend? Thanks in advance for sending suggestions.