Monica Welch
@dovetail-ink.bsky.social
Artist, lover of words; seek ways to breathe new life into timeless wisdom. Avid reader. Long/growing list of new art modalities to try (punchneedle, batik, and linocut at the moment).
Inspirational/bright watercolor prints & cards at DovetailInk.Etsy.com
Inspirational/bright watercolor prints & cards at DovetailInk.Etsy.com
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Monica Welch
@dovetail-ink.bsky.social
· Sep 25
I created the illustration 'Swords into Plowshares' for the article 'What Do We Do with All This "Violence"?' by Matt Harper, on ICE violence in LA
catholicworker.substack.com/p/what-do-we...
#nonviolence #SocialJustice #CatholicWorker
catholicworker.substack.com/p/what-do-we...
#nonviolence #SocialJustice #CatholicWorker
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Same town, new spot.
The “Best Friends Forever” statue of Trump and pedophile Jeffrey Epstein holding hands just reappeared in DC after federal authorities already tore it down twice. 🤣
The “Best Friends Forever” statue of Trump and pedophile Jeffrey Epstein holding hands just reappeared in DC after federal authorities already tore it down twice. 🤣
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Same town, new spot.
The “Best Friends Forever” statue of Trump and pedophile Jeffrey Epstein holding hands just reappeared in DC after federal authorities already tore it down twice. 🤣
The “Best Friends Forever” statue of Trump and pedophile Jeffrey Epstein holding hands just reappeared in DC after federal authorities already tore it down twice. 🤣
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I've seen multiple talented artists this week who have almost no followers. So this is me once again tapping the sign, if you see art you like, check out their page, if you like the rest of what you see, hit that follow button.
Your timeline will be better, they'll be happier, everyone wins
Your timeline will be better, they'll be happier, everyone wins
November 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I've seen multiple talented artists this week who have almost no followers. So this is me once again tapping the sign, if you see art you like, check out their page, if you like the rest of what you see, hit that follow button.
Your timeline will be better, they'll be happier, everyone wins
Your timeline will be better, they'll be happier, everyone wins
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Discover clever tips for working from a single ball of yarn, two or three balls, or even multiple bobbins — and wave goodbye to frustrating tangles!
tenrowsaday.com/tangling/
#knitting #knit #knitsky #knittingsky #knitter
#handknit #beginnerknitter #knitwear
#sweaterweather #handmade #colorwork
tenrowsaday.com/tangling/
#knitting #knit #knitsky #knittingsky #knitter
#handknit #beginnerknitter #knitwear
#sweaterweather #handmade #colorwork
November 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Discover clever tips for working from a single ball of yarn, two or three balls, or even multiple bobbins — and wave goodbye to frustrating tangles!
tenrowsaday.com/tangling/
#knitting #knit #knitsky #knittingsky #knitter
#handknit #beginnerknitter #knitwear
#sweaterweather #handmade #colorwork
tenrowsaday.com/tangling/
#knitting #knit #knitsky #knittingsky #knitter
#handknit #beginnerknitter #knitwear
#sweaterweather #handmade #colorwork
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I'd just like to point out that we spent an entire shipment of air defense interceptors' worth of money on new signs for a name change that isn't even legally the name of the DoD.
Ukraine is currently experiencing rolling blackouts from Russian strikes, btw.
Ukraine is currently experiencing rolling blackouts from Russian strikes, btw.
Letterheads and signage alone would quickly run the bill upward of $1 billion, with a full overhaul likely rising to double that amount.
Trump’s Insane Pentagon Name-Change Likely to Cost Taxpayers $2 Billion
Changing signage and stationary alone for the Department of Defense would cost at least a billion dollars.
trib.al
November 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I'd just like to point out that we spent an entire shipment of air defense interceptors' worth of money on new signs for a name change that isn't even legally the name of the DoD.
Ukraine is currently experiencing rolling blackouts from Russian strikes, btw.
Ukraine is currently experiencing rolling blackouts from Russian strikes, btw.
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If you have to get permission to teach in your area of expertise from people who are definitionally not qualified to adjudicate your expertise then you are no longer working at a university.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M adopts policy requiring professors to get OK from school president to discuss certain race and gender issues.
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
If you have to get permission to teach in your area of expertise from people who are definitionally not qualified to adjudicate your expertise then you are no longer working at a university.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
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Be the reason your local independent bookstore stays in business.
November 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Be the reason your local independent bookstore stays in business.
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For a small picture, Clarice Beckett's 'Beach Road, Beaumaris,' (c1919) is dramatic in its impact; looking through her paintings gives the impression she saw in soft focus - the fairly consistent lack of brushstrokes makes the paint appear to float on the surface of the canvas.
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
For a small picture, Clarice Beckett's 'Beach Road, Beaumaris,' (c1919) is dramatic in its impact; looking through her paintings gives the impression she saw in soft focus - the fairly consistent lack of brushstrokes makes the paint appear to float on the surface of the canvas.
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AI is already driving up your electric bill.
It could soon control every aspect of your life — and put you out of a job.
We must put up guardrails before it's too late.
It could soon control every aspect of your life — and put you out of a job.
We must put up guardrails before it's too late.
November 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
AI is already driving up your electric bill.
It could soon control every aspect of your life — and put you out of a job.
We must put up guardrails before it's too late.
It could soon control every aspect of your life — and put you out of a job.
We must put up guardrails before it's too late.
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We're excited to announce we're opening applications for our Product/UX team, the Alchemist Circle! If you're excited about becoming a core influence on a FOSS project working to reshape what it means to sell as an indie creative in our world, apply here!👉
Alchemist Circle Application (UX/Product)
Conjured Ink is seeking out Product and UX volunteers to be a part of our Alchemist's Circle. We’re looking for creative people who want to make a difference in online art communities and fight censorship through open-source software. Professional experience isn’t needed, but a willingness to learn and grow with the organization is.
forms.gle
November 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
We're excited to announce we're opening applications for our Product/UX team, the Alchemist Circle! If you're excited about becoming a core influence on a FOSS project working to reshape what it means to sell as an indie creative in our world, apply here!👉
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Disgusting CRIMINALITY.
The Cincinnati Children's hospital Pastor speaks after being detained for 73 days by ICE and he is a legal U.S citizen & they knew it when they took him & they've known it for all 73 days!
He said the there are a lot of people in there that are U.S citizens & no crimes ever!
He said the there are a lot of people in there that are U.S citizens & no crimes ever!
November 11, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Disgusting CRIMINALITY.
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Trump is now telling states to “UNDO” food assistance
He’s literally taking food from hungry Americans as he throws Gatsby parties with giant seafood towers
He’s literally taking food from hungry Americans as he throws Gatsby parties with giant seafood towers
November 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Trump is now telling states to “UNDO” food assistance
He’s literally taking food from hungry Americans as he throws Gatsby parties with giant seafood towers
He’s literally taking food from hungry Americans as he throws Gatsby parties with giant seafood towers
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Peacock ore Bornite is very pretty but only gets art/physics points as a source of copper & I’d rather vote for copper itself.
So I am going to vote Molybdenite for physics reasons (source of Re for geochronology, Mo used as a catalyst, battery electrodes, alloys of iron & semiconductors). #OreCup
So I am going to vote Molybdenite for physics reasons (source of Re for geochronology, Mo used as a catalyst, battery electrodes, alloys of iron & semiconductors). #OreCup
November 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Peacock ore Bornite is very pretty but only gets art/physics points as a source of copper & I’d rather vote for copper itself.
So I am going to vote Molybdenite for physics reasons (source of Re for geochronology, Mo used as a catalyst, battery electrodes, alloys of iron & semiconductors). #OreCup
So I am going to vote Molybdenite for physics reasons (source of Re for geochronology, Mo used as a catalyst, battery electrodes, alloys of iron & semiconductors). #OreCup
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
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virtue signalling is good actually
Performative decency is actually *so* important for this reason.
It tricks the 10% of ghouls into thinking that there are only 1% of ghouls.
And it makes the 30% of people that don't care one way or another follow the mostly decent crowd
It tricks the 10% of ghouls into thinking that there are only 1% of ghouls.
And it makes the 30% of people that don't care one way or another follow the mostly decent crowd
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
virtue signalling is good actually
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A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
A sneak peek at the cover of next week’s issue, which celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s historic win. #NewYorkerCovers
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/451hFM
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Dolly Parton releases “9 to 5” 45 yrs ago today.
“I knew what it was like to be a working woman trying to make a decent living, trying to be taken seriously. .. I wanted a song that sounded playful on the surface but spoke to that frustration .. A song about women .. saying, ‘We deserve better.’”
“I knew what it was like to be a working woman trying to make a decent living, trying to be taken seriously. .. I wanted a song that sounded playful on the surface but spoke to that frustration .. A song about women .. saying, ‘We deserve better.’”
November 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Dolly Parton releases “9 to 5” 45 yrs ago today.
“I knew what it was like to be a working woman trying to make a decent living, trying to be taken seriously. .. I wanted a song that sounded playful on the surface but spoke to that frustration .. A song about women .. saying, ‘We deserve better.’”
“I knew what it was like to be a working woman trying to make a decent living, trying to be taken seriously. .. I wanted a song that sounded playful on the surface but spoke to that frustration .. A song about women .. saying, ‘We deserve better.’”
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I have gained access to a button maker
October 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I have gained access to a button maker
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The crisis is urgent.
We know that we can do little, but we must resolve to do all.
If we are afraid, we must pray not to be afraid, to be fools for Christ. Love includes justice.
Dorothy Day
We know that we can do little, but we must resolve to do all.
If we are afraid, we must pray not to be afraid, to be fools for Christ. Love includes justice.
Dorothy Day
February 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The crisis is urgent.
We know that we can do little, but we must resolve to do all.
If we are afraid, we must pray not to be afraid, to be fools for Christ. Love includes justice.
Dorothy Day
We know that we can do little, but we must resolve to do all.
If we are afraid, we must pray not to be afraid, to be fools for Christ. Love includes justice.
Dorothy Day
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Several communities of women religious in the U.S. posted photos of their participation in national demonstrations voicing discontent with the Trump administration's treatment of migrants and other communities under attack.
Monday Starter: In person and online, sisters take part in 'No Kings' demonstrations
Plus, Latin American religious join condemnation of violence in Ecuador, and Chicago Center for the Study of Consecrated Life marks 10 years
bit.ly
November 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Several communities of women religious in the U.S. posted photos of their participation in national demonstrations voicing discontent with the Trump administration's treatment of migrants and other communities under attack.
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November 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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“We must love our enemy, not because we fear war, but because God loves him.” #DorothyDay #LoveEachOther
November 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
“We must love our enemy, not because we fear war, but because God loves him.” #DorothyDay #LoveEachOther
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"What is worst of all is using God and religion to bolster up our own greed, our own attachment to property, and putting God and country on an equality (1961)." #DorothyDay #PrayForAmerica
November 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
"What is worst of all is using God and religion to bolster up our own greed, our own attachment to property, and putting God and country on an equality (1961)." #DorothyDay #PrayForAmerica
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Loïs Mailou Jones | In a career spanning more than 70 years, Jones overcame racial and gender prejudices to become a successful and influential painter, designer, and educator. She was born #OTD in 1905.
nmwa.org/explore/arti...
nmwa.org/explore/arti...
November 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Loïs Mailou Jones | In a career spanning more than 70 years, Jones overcame racial and gender prejudices to become a successful and influential painter, designer, and educator. She was born #OTD in 1905.
nmwa.org/explore/arti...
nmwa.org/explore/arti...
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This is my SNAP Balance here in NYC on 11/2/25 shown as $0. A 1st since I became eligible for SNAP benefits in 2008. Scary times for me and 42M. 🙏
November 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This is my SNAP Balance here in NYC on 11/2/25 shown as $0. A 1st since I became eligible for SNAP benefits in 2008. Scary times for me and 42M. 🙏