RetiredWriter
@mudita88.bsky.social
In the process of awakening. Unapologetic Liberal but disillusioned with the two-party system. Enthusiastic about travel, crochet/fiber arts, health-care reform, reading all kinds of books, and writing down my thoughts, which I sometimes share.
I love art that tackles relevant cultural issues through sneaky humor. These do that well, IMO. #art #artists #collagestyle #illustrations #acrylics #coloredpencils
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Ryan Evans makes “rainbows out of trash” with his vibrant drawings of consumer culture
Inspired by The Matrix, Peter Saul and the “algorithmic abyss”, this artist throws up the state of our visual landscape onto receipts and cardboard for us to examine.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I love art that tackles relevant cultural issues through sneaky humor. These do that well, IMO. #art #artists #collagestyle #illustrations #acrylics #coloredpencils
www.itsnicethat.com/articles/rya...
www.itsnicethat.com/articles/rya...
I love this idea "The ACBA is the only accredited institution in the US to offer a four-year degree that integrates a liberal arts education and building-trades training." #education #tradeschool #liberalarts #alternativeeducation #college
Head and Hand - American Craft Council
The American College of the Building Arts blends liberal arts courses and building-trades training. From American Craft, Winter 2026.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I love this idea "The ACBA is the only accredited institution in the US to offer a four-year degree that integrates a liberal arts education and building-trades training." #education #tradeschool #liberalarts #alternativeeducation #college
Back to the US from Canada #travel #upstateny #lodging #roadtrip #lakeplacid #saranac
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Back to the US from Canada
We crossed the US border from Canada in upstate New York; me feeling sad to end our Canada tour combined with worry about cell phone searches I'd heard about.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Back to the US from Canada #travel #upstateny #lodging #roadtrip #lakeplacid #saranac
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Gen Z, everything is forgiven. You're allowed to call the rest of us cringe whenever you want
Those claiming Dems should retreat on racial justice aren't hard-headed realists, they're pushing against the electoral tide rather than leaning into it. The story of Gen Z isn't about racist backlash or red-pilled young men. It's the most racially progressive generation in American history. 🧵
November 15, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Gen Z, everything is forgiven. You're allowed to call the rest of us cringe whenever you want
I've followed his blog since his accident; it was a pleasure to see this short video about collaborating with his son to continue his writing and come to terms with his limitations & new reality. #writing #coping #hanifkureishi #writer #paralysis #adaptation youtu.be/cybCjK4ICcs?...
Substack on Film: Hanif Kureishi
YouTube video by Substack
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November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I've followed his blog since his accident; it was a pleasure to see this short video about collaborating with his son to continue his writing and come to terms with his limitations & new reality. #writing #coping #hanifkureishi #writer #paralysis #adaptation youtu.be/cybCjK4ICcs?...
Susie Bright’s Journal - Always interesting & relevant. I look forward to her showing up in my mailbox. Check her out & subscribe at any level you are able. susiebright.ink?r=2hron&utm_...
Susie Bright’s Journal | Substack
The woman Rolling Stone called “never boring,” Susie comforts the afflicted with legends, politics, intimate bead-reading, and must-read reviews. Click to read Susie Bright’s Journal, a Substack publi...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Susie Bright’s Journal - Always interesting & relevant. I look forward to her showing up in my mailbox. Check her out & subscribe at any level you are able. susiebright.ink?r=2hron&utm_...
If you have never read any of Carol Shields books, you're missing some great writing. Here's a #bookbrowse review of Swann, which this reviewer describes well. #books #reading #literature #canadianwriter #goodwriting
Book Review: Swann by Carol Shields
Carol Shields' 1987 novel, a sly existential mystery, has researchers and acquaintances alike attempting to salvage the work of a murdered poet whose trace is disappearing.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
If you have never read any of Carol Shields books, you're missing some great writing. Here's a #bookbrowse review of Swann, which this reviewer describes well. #books #reading #literature #canadianwriter #goodwriting
Check out these beautiful embroidery pieces. Stunning! #art #fiberart #embroidery #thread #fiber
www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/11/iren...
www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/11/iren...
Irene Saputra Invents Elaborate, Playful Outfits in Her Vibrant Embroideries
Irene Saputra, who also goes by Nengiren, repeats the playful motif of "nona kecil," which means "little woman" in Indonesian.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Check out these beautiful embroidery pieces. Stunning! #art #fiberart #embroidery #thread #fiber
www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/11/iren...
www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/11/iren...
Check out this insightful article by a talented friends--artist, political activist, & provocateur Jim Costanzo (Aaron Burr Society). Lots to think about. If you like it, please share. #folkheroes #politics #luigimangione #capitalism
laborartreview.net/folk-heroes/
laborartreview.net/folk-heroes/
Folk Heroes - Labor Art Review
Jim Costanzo considers the role of violence in social engagement. The ongoing political assassinations that include the Minnesota Democratic legislator Melissa Hortman and right-wing organizer Charlie...
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November 8, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Check out this insightful article by a talented friends--artist, political activist, & provocateur Jim Costanzo (Aaron Burr Society). Lots to think about. If you like it, please share. #folkheroes #politics #luigimangione #capitalism
laborartreview.net/folk-heroes/
laborartreview.net/folk-heroes/
Coach or dish? Best use of a pumpkin - Another yummy & timely post from Julia Watson: pumpkin pie alternatives; some sweet, some savory.
Pumpkin - best as coach or side dish?
I was never a fan of this fruit (yes) till I looked away from the soups and pies. A recipe for Roasted Pumpkin with Sage and Walnuts.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Coach or dish? Best use of a pumpkin - Another yummy & timely post from Julia Watson: pumpkin pie alternatives; some sweet, some savory.
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BREAKING: Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland’s next president after her rival conceded defeat in a presidential election Saturday.
Left-leaning independent Connolly set to be Ireland's next president after her rival concedes defeat
Catherine Connolly is set to become Ireland's next president after her rival conceded defeat in Saturday's presidential election.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Ohio to Canada: Part 10
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Ohio to Canada: Part 10
A little more of Montreal before heading back to the states. A day at the outdoor market, a squall warning, and Old Montréal after dark
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October 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Ohio to Canada: Part 10
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The Special Martini, Cowboy Style - This one's a keeper. Not into alcohol right now, but when I can, this martini will be in my hands. The beans and rice recipe--Yes to that also. #recipes open.substack.com/pub/susiebri...
The Special Martini, Cowboy Style
You Need Some Comfort After The Week We’ve Had
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October 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The Special Martini, Cowboy Style - This one's a keeper. Not into alcohol right now, but when I can, this martini will be in my hands. The beans and rice recipe--Yes to that also. #recipes open.substack.com/pub/susiebri...
Good post from #JoshSpector highlighting Rick Rubins' creativity advice. If you haven't read Rubins' book, do so! This is a taste of what awaits. fortheinterested.com/rick-rubin-c...
5 Things You Can Learn About The Creative Process From Rick Rubin - For The Interested
I’m obsessed with Rick Rubin. The legendary music producer who’s worked with everybody from Run DMC, to Metallica, to Johnny Cash may have the most impressive resume of all time. Seriously, look at th...
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October 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Good post from #JoshSpector highlighting Rick Rubins' creativity advice. If you haven't read Rubins' book, do so! This is a taste of what awaits. fortheinterested.com/rick-rubin-c...
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Rand Paul: "When you kill someone, if you're not in a declared war, you really need to know someone's name at least. You have to accuse them of something. You have to present evidence. So all of these people have been blown up without any evidence of a crime."
October 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Rand Paul: "When you kill someone, if you're not in a declared war, you really need to know someone's name at least. You have to accuse them of something. You have to present evidence. So all of these people have been blown up without any evidence of a crime."
Did you ever go on a factory tour as a kid? I have vivid memories of my dad dragging us to a steel mill tour in the early 1960s. The heat, the big open vats of molten steel, the noise--oddly good memories. Doubt they allow that today. But some place do. Read on. #factorytours #travel #funforkids
On Factory Tours.
I have a core memory of touring a Phillip Morris cigarette factory when I was a kid. My mom and I rode around the massive plant, thick with the sweet smell of tobacco, on a tram that would not have be...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Did you ever go on a factory tour as a kid? I have vivid memories of my dad dragging us to a steel mill tour in the early 1960s. The heat, the big open vats of molten steel, the noise--oddly good memories. Doubt they allow that today. But some place do. Read on. #factorytours #travel #funforkids
Montreal was not what I expected, but everything I needed. Winding up our Ohio to Canada adventure. open.substack.com/pub/susanbro...
Ohio to Canada: Part 9
Montreal was our last stop in Canada. Sad! Needless to say we made the most of the favorable exchange rate, put miles on our shoes, and learned we share similar political issues. Note: This post might...
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October 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Montreal was not what I expected, but everything I needed. Winding up our Ohio to Canada adventure. open.substack.com/pub/susanbro...
Reporting Live from the Occupied West Bank - An on-the-ground reporter to support if you are able. We need this kind of reporting that is not beholden to pro-Israel media. #gaza #westbank #middleeast open.substack.com/pub/infinite...
I'm Back In the Occupied West Bank
And a note on supporting my work.
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October 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Reporting Live from the Occupied West Bank - An on-the-ground reporter to support if you are able. We need this kind of reporting that is not beholden to pro-Israel media. #gaza #westbank #middleeast open.substack.com/pub/infinite...
John Jeremiah Sullivan's "You Too" - I found a new writer today thanks to Devin Kelly. Read this. So much beauty and humor. I’m never disappointed when I open this email every Sunday. #poetry #marveling #essays #nature open.substack.com/pub/ordinary...
John Jeremiah Sullivan's "You Too"
Thoughts on marveling.
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October 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
John Jeremiah Sullivan's "You Too" - I found a new writer today thanks to Devin Kelly. Read this. So much beauty and humor. I’m never disappointed when I open this email every Sunday. #poetry #marveling #essays #nature open.substack.com/pub/ordinary...
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I thought the crime family was just in it for the oceanfront property.
NYT publishes another bogus hagiography of Jared Kushner. This after they refused to publish on his role in the development of the criminal casino and resort deal that was documented meticulously in Israeli media. NYT is an untrustworthy source when it comes to reporting about Israel/Palestine.
October 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I thought the crime family was just in it for the oceanfront property.
My first visit to Montreal. With few expectations, I was looking forward to being surprised and challenged. Here's how it started. open.substack.com/pub/susanbro...
Ohio to Canada: Part 8
Getting to know Montreal, parking sticker shock, the hunt for dinner, and a disappointing gelato search
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October 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
My first visit to Montreal. With few expectations, I was looking forward to being surprised and challenged. Here's how it started. open.substack.com/pub/susanbro...