Gwendolyn Alley aka Art/Wine Predator
@artpredator.bsky.social
Creator. Journalist. Environmentalist. Wine Writer. College Teacher. Mom. Poet. PCT thru hiker. #Vanlife. #BurningMan since 1992. Seeking the aesthetic--that which engages the whole soul. http://winepredator.com
what's really in the BBB — Big BS Bill—and why we won't need another election
June 30, 2025 at 8:47 AM
what's really in the BBB — Big BS Bill—and why we won't need another election
Traveling abroad?? You can still save democracy! Check out this link to find a protest or rally or event or gathering near you! www.democratsabroad.org
June 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Traveling abroad?? You can still save democracy! Check out this link to find a protest or rally or event or gathering near you! www.democratsabroad.org
Sadly, a good shorthand for Nationalist Christians is "Nat C"...
June 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Sadly, a good shorthand for Nationalist Christians is "Nat C"...
And this gem — TACO trade stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out" … when asked about this he said the reporter was very nasty. Read more from @hcrichardson.bsky.social from here May 28, 2025 letter. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
May 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
And this gem — TACO trade stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out" … when asked about this he said the reporter was very nasty. Read more from @hcrichardson.bsky.social from here May 28, 2025 letter. open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “May Day Strong: Ventura Fights Back” - sign up now to join me or find events local to you! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
May 1, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “May Day Strong: Ventura Fights Back” - sign up now to join me or find events local to you! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
Show Up! Stand up! #TitsUp #TitsUpAmerica #ElbowsUp #ElbowsUpCanada #MayDay #HandsOff #BansOffOurBodies #DownwithDOGE
May 1, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Show Up! Stand up! #TitsUp #TitsUpAmerica #ElbowsUp #ElbowsUpCanada #MayDay #HandsOff #BansOffOurBodies #DownwithDOGE
what a deal...
April 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
what a deal...
This disparity and growth of the wealthy and the oligarchy is a significant source of our current problems.
April 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This disparity and growth of the wealthy and the oligarchy is a significant source of our current problems.
TAKE ACTION SCRIPT + INFO: President is going to eliminate 6 nat'l monuments in Western U.S. I want your department to know that NO portion of the draft plan should be implemented until after a public comment period.
Call: (202) 208-3100 EMAIL: www.doi.gov/contact-us#n... @hcrichardson.bsky.social
Call: (202) 208-3100 EMAIL: www.doi.gov/contact-us#n... @hcrichardson.bsky.social
April 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
TAKE ACTION SCRIPT + INFO: President is going to eliminate 6 nat'l monuments in Western U.S. I want your department to know that NO portion of the draft plan should be implemented until after a public comment period.
Call: (202) 208-3100 EMAIL: www.doi.gov/contact-us#n... @hcrichardson.bsky.social
Call: (202) 208-3100 EMAIL: www.doi.gov/contact-us#n... @hcrichardson.bsky.social
Constitution says NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW, presidents are not kings! GET OUR COUNTRY BACK!
The US Supreme Court can revoke the President's immunity. Contact the Supreme Court:
(202) 479-3000 Email: pio@supremecourt.gov
Express outrage that Trump is unwilling to comply with Supreme Court orders.
The US Supreme Court can revoke the President's immunity. Contact the Supreme Court:
(202) 479-3000 Email: pio@supremecourt.gov
Express outrage that Trump is unwilling to comply with Supreme Court orders.
April 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Constitution says NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW, presidents are not kings! GET OUR COUNTRY BACK!
The US Supreme Court can revoke the President's immunity. Contact the Supreme Court:
(202) 479-3000 Email: pio@supremecourt.gov
Express outrage that Trump is unwilling to comply with Supreme Court orders.
The US Supreme Court can revoke the President's immunity. Contact the Supreme Court:
(202) 479-3000 Email: pio@supremecourt.gov
Express outrage that Trump is unwilling to comply with Supreme Court orders.
Penguins hit by tariffs — but not Putin? What did penguins ever do to Trump? Does he think THEY copied HIM? Is he jealous that they do the look better than he does? Signed PenGwen (a nickname I earned in 7th grade for being a writer named Gwen)
April 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Penguins hit by tariffs — but not Putin? What did penguins ever do to Trump? Does he think THEY copied HIM? Is he jealous that they do the look better than he does? Signed PenGwen (a nickname I earned in 7th grade for being a writer named Gwen)
The Trump administration is "burning down the house to cook a steak," says @carlquintanilla.bsky.social.
It said so on the menu. But is this what voters thought they'd ordered? I don't think so: they believed the carny who promised lower prices. It's up to the House and us to get the fire out.
It said so on the menu. But is this what voters thought they'd ordered? I don't think so: they believed the carny who promised lower prices. It's up to the House and us to get the fire out.
April 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Trump administration is "burning down the house to cook a steak," says @carlquintanilla.bsky.social.
It said so on the menu. But is this what voters thought they'd ordered? I don't think so: they believed the carny who promised lower prices. It's up to the House and us to get the fire out.
It said so on the menu. But is this what voters thought they'd ordered? I don't think so: they believed the carny who promised lower prices. It's up to the House and us to get the fire out.
PROTEST!! Save our postal service! Rally TODAY in Ventura 11am-noon! #DownWithDoge #DownWithDeJoy @indivisiblevent.bsky.social
March 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
PROTEST!! Save our postal service! Rally TODAY in Ventura 11am-noon! #DownWithDoge #DownWithDeJoy @indivisiblevent.bsky.social
Cash is King not 47.
You too can 86 47 in this small act of defiance.
Feels good doesn't it?
You too can 86 47 in this small act of defiance.
Feels good doesn't it?
March 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Cash is King not 47.
You too can 86 47 in this small act of defiance.
Feels good doesn't it?
You too can 86 47 in this small act of defiance.
Feels good doesn't it?
It's time to give the President a PINK SLIP and tell him he's FIRED! Do it today! Do it tomorrow! JUST DO IT! #theidesoftrump
March 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
It's time to give the President a PINK SLIP and tell him he's FIRED! Do it today! Do it tomorrow! JUST DO IT! #theidesoftrump
His tweets aren’t law. Our right to protest is part of the first amendment. Time to exercise it as you can. Wear what you will, and fight fascism!! Join me today to #ProtectOurParks at Channel Islands National Park 3/5/25 5-530p. #Protest #DownWithDoge Please share @hcrichardson.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
His tweets aren’t law. Our right to protest is part of the first amendment. Time to exercise it as you can. Wear what you will, and fight fascism!! Join me today to #ProtectOurParks at Channel Islands National Park 3/5/25 5-530p. #Protest #DownWithDoge Please share @hcrichardson.bsky.social
#ProtectOurParks today 3/5/25 5-530p on the 45th anniversary of Channel Islands National Park. Too rainy? Too far? Can't make it? Make a call to urge Lawmakers: Parks need funding + staffing to do essential work! @hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.usa.gov/elected-offi... www.congress.gov/members/find...
www.usa.gov/elected-offi... www.congress.gov/members/find...
March 5, 2025 at 7:32 PM
#ProtectOurParks today 3/5/25 5-530p on the 45th anniversary of Channel Islands National Park. Too rainy? Too far? Can't make it? Make a call to urge Lawmakers: Parks need funding + staffing to do essential work! @hcrichardson.bsky.social
www.usa.gov/elected-offi... www.congress.gov/members/find...
www.usa.gov/elected-offi... www.congress.gov/members/find...
Google Gulf of Mexico.
“Gulf of America" will be Google’s answer
Click on 3 dots right of “Gulf of America”
Select "Send Feedback"
Click on "Gulf Of America" text
Select "Inaccurate content"
Select "Incorrect" + type "The correct name of this body of water is “Gulf of Mexico"
Do it for Apple Maps.
“Gulf of America" will be Google’s answer
Click on 3 dots right of “Gulf of America”
Select "Send Feedback"
Click on "Gulf Of America" text
Select "Inaccurate content"
Select "Incorrect" + type "The correct name of this body of water is “Gulf of Mexico"
Do it for Apple Maps.
February 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Google Gulf of Mexico.
“Gulf of America" will be Google’s answer
Click on 3 dots right of “Gulf of America”
Select "Send Feedback"
Click on "Gulf Of America" text
Select "Inaccurate content"
Select "Incorrect" + type "The correct name of this body of water is “Gulf of Mexico"
Do it for Apple Maps.
“Gulf of America" will be Google’s answer
Click on 3 dots right of “Gulf of America”
Select "Send Feedback"
Click on "Gulf Of America" text
Select "Inaccurate content"
Select "Incorrect" + type "The correct name of this body of water is “Gulf of Mexico"
Do it for Apple Maps.
Be your own Valentine! Join us for a writing workshop with a livestream with Robin Wall Kimmerer, discussion of "Braiding Sweetgrass" and writing prompts with wine from Ventura County Winery Clos des Amis!
February 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Be your own Valentine! Join us for a writing workshop with a livestream with Robin Wall Kimmerer, discussion of "Braiding Sweetgrass" and writing prompts with wine from Ventura County Winery Clos des Amis!
Get creative! I'm teaching writing + wine workshops inspired by books at the Buenaventura Art Association's Ventura Harbor Gallery. Join us W 2/12 for our first read: "Braiding Sweetgrass" with a guided wine tasting by Clos des Amis winemaker Gretel Compton. Non-alcohol alternatives! ZOOM too!
February 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Get creative! I'm teaching writing + wine workshops inspired by books at the Buenaventura Art Association's Ventura Harbor Gallery. Join us W 2/12 for our first read: "Braiding Sweetgrass" with a guided wine tasting by Clos des Amis winemaker Gretel Compton. Non-alcohol alternatives! ZOOM too!
MOOSE!!
February 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
MOOSE!!
🌍 Discover 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐚 at the 𝟒𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞! 🍷 #OIV #wine
📅 Save the date: June 16-20, 2025
📍 Where: Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
👉 For details, visit the official event website!
oiv2025.md
📅 Save the date: June 16-20, 2025
📍 Where: Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
👉 For details, visit the official event website!
oiv2025.md
February 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🌍 Discover 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐚 at the 𝟒𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐞! 🍷 #OIV #wine
📅 Save the date: June 16-20, 2025
📍 Where: Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
👉 For details, visit the official event website!
oiv2025.md
📅 Save the date: June 16-20, 2025
📍 Where: Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
👉 For details, visit the official event website!
oiv2025.md
Bruce MacKinnon is the editorial cartoonist for the Halifax Chronicle-Herald and Saltwire Network. Unfortunately, we are all downwind of this golden shower. We are getting splattered already. mackinnonart.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Bruce MacKinnon is the editorial cartoonist for the Halifax Chronicle-Herald and Saltwire Network. Unfortunately, we are all downwind of this golden shower. We are getting splattered already. mackinnonart.bsky.social
Yesterday's #PeoplesMarch in Ventura went well! Lots of tables and people and sign making too! Maybe more people in 2017 but more diversity in 2025. Great to march down Main Street this time!
January 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Yesterday's #PeoplesMarch in Ventura went well! Lots of tables and people and sign making too! Maybe more people in 2017 but more diversity in 2025. Great to march down Main Street this time!
Telegram from Dorothy Parker to Robert Benchley 12/31/29: "YOU COME RIGHT OVER HERE AND EXPLAIN WHY THEY ARE HAVING ANOTHER YEAR."
December 31, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Telegram from Dorothy Parker to Robert Benchley 12/31/29: "YOU COME RIGHT OVER HERE AND EXPLAIN WHY THEY ARE HAVING ANOTHER YEAR."