Calysta Reed-Torres
@lovecallie.bsky.social
(Mostly) Cute Art, Cat stuff, and Non-Toxic positivity
The world feels incredibly heavy right now, and holding onto hope feels nearly impossible. It’s a fragile thing—like a tiny bird in your hands, precious and delicate, but worth protecting. The stakes are so high, and the future is so terrifyingly uncertain. Guard your hope fiercely.
February 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The world feels incredibly heavy right now, and holding onto hope feels nearly impossible. It’s a fragile thing—like a tiny bird in your hands, precious and delicate, but worth protecting. The stakes are so high, and the future is so terrifyingly uncertain. Guard your hope fiercely.
You’re the cat’s pajamas! Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️
February 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
You’re the cat’s pajamas! Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️
Spent time yesterday making some analog art—man, my inner perfectionist struggled! Gouache has a mind of its own, but I’m learning to let it do its thing (deep breaths). First time using Himi jelly gouache and the book “Pretty Simple Painting” by Joy LaForme. Wobbly, fun, and a lesson in letting go!
February 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Spent time yesterday making some analog art—man, my inner perfectionist struggled! Gouache has a mind of its own, but I’m learning to let it do its thing (deep breaths). First time using Himi jelly gouache and the book “Pretty Simple Painting” by Joy LaForme. Wobbly, fun, and a lesson in letting go!
Cats, books, and tea 💕
A super quick watercolor & colored pencil sketch
A super quick watercolor & colored pencil sketch
February 8, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Cats, books, and tea 💕
A super quick watercolor & colored pencil sketch
A super quick watercolor & colored pencil sketch
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Reposted by Calysta Reed-Torres
We are sobbing here. $250 Chewy Gift Card to his lucky adopter!
🚨 JOEY; 19 YEARS OLD & at the shelter. Let’s network & find him a HOME to live out his ✨ golden days/years by….. SHARING this post! He is an absolute doll!!! 🧡🙏🏻
Available for adoption at LCAS 🧡
www.loudoun.gov/4118/Animal-...
🚨 JOEY; 19 YEARS OLD & at the shelter. Let’s network & find him a HOME to live out his ✨ golden days/years by….. SHARING this post! He is an absolute doll!!! 🧡🙏🏻
Available for adoption at LCAS 🧡
www.loudoun.gov/4118/Animal-...
February 7, 2025 at 2:14 AM
We are sobbing here. $250 Chewy Gift Card to his lucky adopter!
🚨 JOEY; 19 YEARS OLD & at the shelter. Let’s network & find him a HOME to live out his ✨ golden days/years by….. SHARING this post! He is an absolute doll!!! 🧡🙏🏻
Available for adoption at LCAS 🧡
www.loudoun.gov/4118/Animal-...
🚨 JOEY; 19 YEARS OLD & at the shelter. Let’s network & find him a HOME to live out his ✨ golden days/years by….. SHARING this post! He is an absolute doll!!! 🧡🙏🏻
Available for adoption at LCAS 🧡
www.loudoun.gov/4118/Animal-...
A brief break from posting things that are angry and/or sad. Here is a cute baby birb
February 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A brief break from posting things that are angry and/or sad. Here is a cute baby birb
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Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our old man. His sister was watching from her fort (it was a home visit). The exact instant the vet finished emptying the 2nd vial, she let out a soft little noise. She knew her brother was gone. Cats never cease to amaze me. 💔 🌈
#cats #rainbowbridge #loss
#cats #rainbowbridge #loss
February 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Yesterday we had to say goodbye to our old man. His sister was watching from her fort (it was a home visit). The exact instant the vet finished emptying the 2nd vial, she let out a soft little noise. She knew her brother was gone. Cats never cease to amaze me. 💔 🌈
#cats #rainbowbridge #loss
#cats #rainbowbridge #loss
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Every day of Black History Month, I'm recommending a work by a Black author. First, Anne Petry's The Street. Published in 1946, this sadly still relevant book is the first that made me understand the impossible situation many Black Americans face. A must read!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Str...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Str...
The Street (novel) - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Every day of Black History Month, I'm recommending a work by a Black author. First, Anne Petry's The Street. Published in 1946, this sadly still relevant book is the first that made me understand the impossible situation many Black Americans face. A must read!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Str...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Str...
For anyone that needs this today 💙
February 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM
For anyone that needs this today 💙
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Art is more important than ever now. So, how do we summon up not even the courage but the motivation to create art in times like this?
January 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Art is more important than ever now. So, how do we summon up not even the courage but the motivation to create art in times like this?
Reposted by Calysta Reed-Torres
Reposted by Calysta Reed-Torres
Me and my interfaith congregation are out here making sack lunches for the homeless like
January 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Me and my interfaith congregation are out here making sack lunches for the homeless like
An ugly sentiment in a pretty frame. I’m so sad and angry right now.
History keeps yelling, “Don’t do that!” and we keep replying, “You’re not my mom!” So here we are. Again.
#artisresistance
#truthtopower #protectthevulnerable
#donotobey
History keeps yelling, “Don’t do that!” and we keep replying, “You’re not my mom!” So here we are. Again.
#artisresistance
#truthtopower #protectthevulnerable
#donotobey
January 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
An ugly sentiment in a pretty frame. I’m so sad and angry right now.
History keeps yelling, “Don’t do that!” and we keep replying, “You’re not my mom!” So here we are. Again.
#artisresistance
#truthtopower #protectthevulnerable
#donotobey
History keeps yelling, “Don’t do that!” and we keep replying, “You’re not my mom!” So here we are. Again.
#artisresistance
#truthtopower #protectthevulnerable
#donotobey
Reposted by Calysta Reed-Torres
If you're feeling down today, here's a raccoon playing with bubbles.
#happyfriday #joy #joyful #happy
#happyfriday #joy #joyful #happy
January 24, 2025 at 4:24 PM
If you're feeling down today, here's a raccoon playing with bubbles.
#happyfriday #joy #joyful #happy
#happyfriday #joy #joyful #happy
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There are too many people in this world who are more invested in hurting those they hate than protecting those they love.
January 23, 2025 at 11:48 PM
There are too many people in this world who are more invested in hurting those they hate than protecting those they love.
I don’t often post stuff that’s political in tone. And as an agnostic, I don’t usually get involved in matters of religion. But after the response to Bishop Budde’s sermon the other day, I felt compelled to put this together…
#blessedarethemerciful #fightfascism #truthtopower #bishopbudde #courage
#blessedarethemerciful #fightfascism #truthtopower #bishopbudde #courage
January 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I don’t often post stuff that’s political in tone. And as an agnostic, I don’t usually get involved in matters of religion. But after the response to Bishop Budde’s sermon the other day, I felt compelled to put this together…
#blessedarethemerciful #fightfascism #truthtopower #bishopbudde #courage
#blessedarethemerciful #fightfascism #truthtopower #bishopbudde #courage