DasMarzipan
@dasmarzipan.bsky.social
Chatter about things I find neat. Also photography and art. And maybe some marzipan. I draw cartoons, sometimes. Creator of #GrumpyFoxCartoon (.com) & #MinnieMoonMart (.com). Sometimes sharing as a M. Ed.
Word Of The Day ‘blog’
Word Of The Day ‘blog’
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We all need someone to tell us they care and that we matter. ♥️
Putting out a request for cats and dogs gifs, any fox gifs, too.
February 8, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Putting out a request for cats and dogs gifs, any fox gifs, too.
What I love about stories is that they can encourage reflection on feelings or cycles, to draw attention, to bring awareness.
February 7, 2026 at 5:21 PM
What I love about stories is that they can encourage reflection on feelings or cycles, to draw attention, to bring awareness.
Trailer for Scarlet (animated) - seems pretty wartime violent so #notforkids : reflecting on ‘revenge’. youtu.be/jgOiSRfRGOE?...
Scarlet - Official Trailer (English)
YouTube video by スタジオ地図 / STUDIO CHIZU
youtu.be
February 7, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Trailer for Scarlet (animated) - seems pretty wartime violent so #notforkids : reflecting on ‘revenge’. youtu.be/jgOiSRfRGOE?...
Happy birthday @joshuarose.bsky.social ! 🎂 🍰 🥧🥳😖♥️
February 6, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Happy birthday @joshuarose.bsky.social ! 🎂 🍰 🥧🥳😖♥️
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The Washington Post's cuts reportedly affect more than 300 of the approximately 800 journalists in the newsroom and include eliminating its sports desk and books section entirely. https://to.pbs.org/3NYwM6j
Sweeping layoffs at The Washington Post will do ‘enormous damage,’ former editor says
The Washington Post is laying off a third of its workforce across both the newsroom and its business operations, a massive blow at a storied newspaper that has struggled in recent years to stay profit...
to.pbs.org
February 5, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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In case anyone is interested in learning how to effectively report, here is a free journalism 101 course: nbcuacademy.com/course/funda...
Fundamentals of Journalism: A Free Course from NBCU Academy
Take our free online course and learn the fundamentals of journalism first-hand from world-class journalists at the NBCU News Group.
nbcuacademy.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
In case anyone is interested in learning how to effectively report, here is a free journalism 101 course: nbcuacademy.com/course/funda...
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'Torii in Snow' from the series 'Famous Places in Kyoto' - Utagawa Hiroshige, originally from Edo period, republished early 1900s.
#ToriiTuesday #ukiyoe #JapaneseArt
#ToriiTuesday #ukiyoe #JapaneseArt
February 3, 2026 at 3:12 AM
'Torii in Snow' from the series 'Famous Places in Kyoto' - Utagawa Hiroshige, originally from Edo period, republished early 1900s.
#ToriiTuesday #ukiyoe #JapaneseArt
#ToriiTuesday #ukiyoe #JapaneseArt
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More than just sybolizing greed, anger and ignorance, the oni also embody ill fortune and impurity.
Before the dance the red 'leader' oni blesses worshippers, taking on their 'klesha'.
When the demons are finally chased away and cast out, they take everyone's bad luck with them.
Before the dance the red 'leader' oni blesses worshippers, taking on their 'klesha'.
When the demons are finally chased away and cast out, they take everyone's bad luck with them.
February 3, 2026 at 7:55 AM
More than just sybolizing greed, anger and ignorance, the oni also embody ill fortune and impurity.
Before the dance the red 'leader' oni blesses worshippers, taking on their 'klesha'.
When the demons are finally chased away and cast out, they take everyone's bad luck with them.
Before the dance the red 'leader' oni blesses worshippers, taking on their 'klesha'.
When the demons are finally chased away and cast out, they take everyone's bad luck with them.
Boing. Super annoying. (My own voice.)
January 31, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Boing. Super annoying. (My own voice.)
Word of the Day : cold 🥶
January 31, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Word of the Day : cold 🥶
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From local govt to the US Senate, we must work to rein in Trump’s lawless and abusive ICE operations.
Glad to see County Executive Ball take action against their attempts to open massive detention centers in our communities.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/baltimor...
Glad to see County Executive Ball take action against their attempts to open massive detention centers in our communities.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/baltimor...
January 31, 2026 at 3:58 PM
From local govt to the US Senate, we must work to rein in Trump’s lawless and abusive ICE operations.
Glad to see County Executive Ball take action against their attempts to open massive detention centers in our communities.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/baltimor...
Glad to see County Executive Ball take action against their attempts to open massive detention centers in our communities.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/baltimor...
I have to say, this is how I personally feel right now. 🥶 ❄️
Grumpy Fox Cartoon © - More Snow? - GrumpyFoxCartoon on #Webtoons www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/gr...
January 31, 2026 at 3:24 PM
I have to say, this is how I personally feel right now. 🥶 ❄️
Grumpy Fox Cartoon © - More Snow? - GrumpyFoxCartoon on #Webtoons www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/gr...
January 31, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Grumpy Fox Cartoon © - More Snow? - GrumpyFoxCartoon on #Webtoons www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/gr...
#GrumpyFoxCartoon : Snow (3 panels) - www.tumblr.com/grumpyfoxcar...
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January 31, 2026 at 2:14 PM
#GrumpyFoxCartoon : Snow (3 panels) - www.tumblr.com/grumpyfoxcar...
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Getting Hay for the Barn
Allen Sapp ~ Cree
1971
Allen Sapp ~ Cree
1971
January 31, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Getting Hay for the Barn
Allen Sapp ~ Cree
1971
Allen Sapp ~ Cree
1971
Learning about Chinese musical percussion - this is about clappers youtu.be/Ay7qtHL86P8?...
Clappers, Ban 板 - Chinese percussion
YouTube video by MTSU Center for Chinese Music and Culture
youtu.be
January 31, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Learning about Chinese musical percussion - this is about clappers youtu.be/Ay7qtHL86P8?...
How to help build your child’s resilience in times of great stress - from HealthyChildren dot org - www.healthychildren.org/English/heal...
How to Support Your Child’s Resilience in a Time of Crisis
Traumatic events like 9/11 and hurricanes have taught experts how to guide parents to be prepared to respond to crises in ways that help their children be resilient.
www.healthychildren.org
January 31, 2026 at 12:04 PM
How to help build your child’s resilience in times of great stress - from HealthyChildren dot org - www.healthychildren.org/English/heal...
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A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community. n.pr/4thWiUr
A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota
A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community.
n.pr
January 31, 2026 at 10:14 AM
A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community. n.pr/4thWiUr
