Christopher Quirk
@christopherquirk.bsky.social
Artist, dog-lover, and avid reader. It's true. Some writing as well.
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Vermont + Brooklyn
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Vermont + Brooklyn
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Low turnout, but still, that looks like an R+20 congressional district?
January 14, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Low turnout, but still, that looks like an R+20 congressional district?
The book of dril says: No.
January 14, 2026 at 2:03 AM
The book of dril says: No.
Excellent brief thread on the purpose and effectiveness of observing ICE actions.
Iโm seeing lots of people on here misunderstand the purpose of ICE watch.
Itโs de-escalation. And itโs grounded in the social science of violence. ๐งต
Itโs de-escalation. And itโs grounded in the social science of violence. ๐งต
January 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Excellent brief thread on the purpose and effectiveness of observing ICE actions.
Super helpful. Thanks.
January 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Super helpful. Thanks.
Approves of GWBs handling of Iraq level. Hard to get lower.
January 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Approves of GWBs handling of Iraq level. Hard to get lower.
If I ever have to fly, I get one of his books. Verily you will lol.
January 13, 2026 at 1:34 AM
If I ever have to fly, I get one of his books. Verily you will lol.
"Will skip" shows admirable dedication and is worth aspiring to.
January 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
"Will skip" shows admirable dedication and is worth aspiring to.
"Stop calling us names or we'll kill you."
January 11, 2026 at 3:02 PM
"Stop calling us names or we'll kill you."
Reposted by Christopher Quirk
they want you to think minneapolis is dangerous. more of brass solidarity band performing today at powderhorn park at the anti ICE protest after their agent killed renee good. the band is made up of community members around george floyd square and they bring joy to every action they appear at
January 11, 2026 at 2:29 AM
they want you to think minneapolis is dangerous. more of brass solidarity band performing today at powderhorn park at the anti ICE protest after their agent killed renee good. the band is made up of community members around george floyd square and they bring joy to every action they appear at
Never seen him smiling in anything tho!
January 10, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Never seen him smiling in anything tho!
That bow is a bit bigger but it looks like about the same getup he was wearing for John Singer Sargentโs portrait of him. Sargent found him insufferable and said Yeats wore a bow that size to remind himself of his importance as an artist.
January 10, 2026 at 10:33 PM
That bow is a bit bigger but it looks like about the same getup he was wearing for John Singer Sargentโs portrait of him. Sargent found him insufferable and said Yeats wore a bow that size to remind himself of his importance as an artist.
"Willie Nelson was asked when he was going to retire, he said: โAll I do is play golf and play music. Which one do you want me to give up?โ "
From this very fine Emmylou Harris profile.
From this very fine Emmylou Harris profile.
โThereโs serendipity to my storyโ: Emmylou Harris on Gram Parsons, her garlanded career โ and her dog rescue centre
Ahead of her final European tour, the US songwriter discusses her unlikely life as a country star, seeking advice from Pete Seeger โ and why retirement isnโt on the cards just yet
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:05 PM
"Willie Nelson was asked when he was going to retire, he said: โAll I do is play golf and play music. Which one do you want me to give up?โ "
From this very fine Emmylou Harris profile.
From this very fine Emmylou Harris profile.
Grant Alert: Orlowski-Freed Grant is awarded to under-recognized American painters over the age of 45 who demonstrate financial need.
-Grants range from $5K-36K based on need
-I looked at 4 yrs of winners and they're all figurative painters.
-NO MIXED MEDIA, not even pencil+paint
-Deadline 1 April
-Grants range from $5K-36K based on need
-I looked at 4 yrs of winners and they're all figurative painters.
-NO MIXED MEDIA, not even pencil+paint
-Deadline 1 April
The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Foundation Grant | PAAM
PAAM's Grant is offered to American painters aged 45 or older who demonstrate financial need, to promote public awareness and a commitment to American art.
paam.org
January 10, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Grant Alert: Orlowski-Freed Grant is awarded to under-recognized American painters over the age of 45 who demonstrate financial need.
-Grants range from $5K-36K based on need
-I looked at 4 yrs of winners and they're all figurative painters.
-NO MIXED MEDIA, not even pencil+paint
-Deadline 1 April
-Grants range from $5K-36K based on need
-I looked at 4 yrs of winners and they're all figurative painters.
-NO MIXED MEDIA, not even pencil+paint
-Deadline 1 April
Beautiful. Funny how a simple object can promote an empathy with one so many years away.
January 10, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Beautiful. Funny how a simple object can promote an empathy with one so many years away.
Well alright, Anne Arundel County.
January 10, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Well alright, Anne Arundel County.
Wow. 8pm Friday. Massive protests in Minneapolis.
January 10, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Wow. 8pm Friday. Massive protests in Minneapolis.
Nice Telly. What do you like to play?
January 10, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Nice Telly. What do you like to play?
Reposted by Christopher Quirk
Police officers are not immune from criminal laws. Being a law enforcement officer is not a license to kill.
Q: Is this ICE officer immune to charges?
HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEY MORIARTY: I can't speak to why the Trump administration says what it says. I can say the ICE officer does not have complete immunity here.
HENNEPIN COUNTY ATTORNEY MORIARTY: I can't speak to why the Trump administration says what it says. I can say the ICE officer does not have complete immunity here.
January 9, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Police officers are not immune from criminal laws. Being a law enforcement officer is not a license to kill.
Kรถszรถnรถm szรฉpen. Please keep talking, Dom!
January 8, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Kรถszรถnรถm szรฉpen. Please keep talking, Dom!
Endorse.
January 8, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Endorse.
I love that story of when mayhem merchant Stockhausen asked Feldman what his secret was, and he said, โI donโt push the sounds around.โ
January 7, 2026 at 8:57 PM
I love that story of when mayhem merchant Stockhausen asked Feldman what his secret was, and he said, โI donโt push the sounds around.โ
Sad day. "The Turin Horse" is otherworldly. See it if you can. Cameo jeremiad from the traveling stranger who has come for palinka written by Lรกszlรณ Krasznahorkai.
January 6, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Sad day. "The Turin Horse" is otherworldly. See it if you can. Cameo jeremiad from the traveling stranger who has come for palinka written by Lรกszlรณ Krasznahorkai.
And they have already paid so much for it! What a waste if we pause to stop and think for a minute.
January 4, 2026 at 2:20 PM
And they have already paid so much for it! What a waste if we pause to stop and think for a minute.