#October #journal #drawing. Spooky season is here!

I probably can't #sketch every day for #inktober but I couldn't resist a quick one for the day 6 theme: PIERCE

#September #journal #drawing. September is #nationalsuicidepreventionmonth. It’s not always easy for me to say it to myself: YOU ARE ENOUGH. Help is available. chat.988lifeline.org

X Ambassadors show in Ithaca last night - what an amazing energy and fantastic performance. I was really just a casual fan and I was really impressed by their musicianship and authentic joy. So glad we went! #livemusic is the best

The White House's latest effort to bend the Smithsonian to its will is an affront to our country's cultural crown jewel, history practitioners, and the American people. We urge both our field and our audiences to reject this effort and stand up for a full and honest approach to our shared story.

#august #journal #drawing. I gave the Posca oil pencils another try. I still don’t have a solid feel for them, but that will never happen if I’m afraid to use them. #fearoffailure

“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations And Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges”–George Washington #resistance #immigration #journal #sketch

First paddleboard outing of the year - Cayuta Lake (this photo from the inlet). Smallish but nice sized lake for paddling and not a ton of motor boats. Jessie struggled with the heat a bit, but nice to get out!

Lady #Liberty is an #immigrant. "Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free" I'm having a hard time feeling particularly celebratory this Independence Day, under a government that celebrates cruelty. #sketch

First time using Posca oil pencils and I don’t know what I’m doing. I liked the pencil drawing I did first better. But that’s the way it goes sometimes. #June #journal #sketch

I know the fourth is past, but it’s been a tough couple of weeks. It’s never too late for resistance. #may #journal #sketch

Getting some much needed sun and color. #travel #miami

If you're not already appalled, incensed, or terrified, you should be.

@booker.senate.gov I applaud your efforts and wish Democrats had stepped up sooner. There were numerous appointments that should have been blocked. Nevertheless, I'm glad someone is finally taking the crisis in democracy and the rule of law seriously. Watch live at www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCUK...

Dear Democratic Members of Congress, Stop telling me about what he's doing. We can all see it. Start telling me about what you're doing to stop it! Signed, Americans

“The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can Pursuing it with weary feet, Until it joins some larger way, Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say.” The Uncertain Sea. #drawing #fantasymaps

Being optimistic that we’ll actually see the start of some green this month. #march #journal #handlettering.

A new uninvited guest tonight to add to our list: a shrew! S/he is lucky it’s getting warmer outside.

Played My Island 3 times on 2025-02-21 boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/35... #bggplay via @boardgamegeek.com

I don’t know where I’ve been that I was unaware that #Superbowl half time artists perform for “exposure” (i.e. unpaid). They’re not generally hurting for money or exposure. But I find this outrageous. It reinforces this pernicious request that artists of all kinds are so often faced with. #artiswork

#February #journal #sketch

Elon Musk staff has been caught installing hard drives inside the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Treasury Department, and the General Services Administration (GSA).

USAID.gov is down. Why is this concerning? Trump has no legal authority to eliminate a congressionally funded independent agency. The work of USAID is vital, and if this can happen to them, it can happen to any of us.

The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they resisted turning over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk’s staffers. America, please stand with us—we are fighting to defend this country!

Philosophical Words from Around the World #1: Yoin (Japanese).

Lots of advice out there to do #gratitude notes in your #journal for reinforcing positive brain pathways, and I know I need as many of those as I can get. I give myself a little flexibility with the things I note (with some icons - I like a system!). It’s not revolutionary, but I find it helpful.

All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.

As if this long weekend wasn’t gut-wrenching enough, I decided I needed to get around to playing “Last of Us, part 2” (before the show comes out). Oof. And no spoilers please - I’ve got a ways to go still!

#winter in the Finger Lakes

Wondering if Pixelfed is having troubles with capacity? Or is that “wishful” thinking that there are that many people flocking there?

@openvibe.social - are there any plans to do a browser version? Would love access on the open web + desktop…