Lisa Russell
@mamabearsf.bsky.social
I am looking forward to sharing my journey as a potter, perfumer, gardener, caregiver, mom, wife, and daughter.
The second reason is that most elite are Amoralistic.
They don't have ethics or values that are core to their person besides gaining and retaining power. So they'll do whatever if it gets them power. If it doesn't essentially affect them they don't care.
They don't have ethics or values that are core to their person besides gaining and retaining power. So they'll do whatever if it gets them power. If it doesn't essentially affect them they don't care.
July 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The second reason is that most elite are Amoralistic.
They don't have ethics or values that are core to their person besides gaining and retaining power. So they'll do whatever if it gets them power. If it doesn't essentially affect them they don't care.
They don't have ethics or values that are core to their person besides gaining and retaining power. So they'll do whatever if it gets them power. If it doesn't essentially affect them they don't care.
It's sorta like that family member who is dating or married to someone horrible. Everyone sees it but no one wants to say anything because of the risk. So you just stay quiet.
I think that's some of the reason elites aren't speaking up.
I think that's some of the reason elites aren't speaking up.
July 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
It's sorta like that family member who is dating or married to someone horrible. Everyone sees it but no one wants to say anything because of the risk. So you just stay quiet.
I think that's some of the reason elites aren't speaking up.
I think that's some of the reason elites aren't speaking up.
It's like they don't understand shutting down the government will be no worse than Elon and Trump dismantling it. With a shutdown they can stand up and say we won't sit by and do nothing. The shutdown is the leverage!
March 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It's like they don't understand shutting down the government will be no worse than Elon and Trump dismantling it. With a shutdown they can stand up and say we won't sit by and do nothing. The shutdown is the leverage!
Rep. Keith Self packed up his crayons like a pouting child🤣😂. This is exactly what we need to see more of @mcbride.house.gov clappin back with "madam" and @keating.house.gov ready to throwdown. Bring that righteous anger that calls them on their BS. Now is not the time for polite dissent.
a woman in a black lace top is holding her hair and says " don 't make me "
ALT: a woman in a black lace top is holding her hair and says " don 't make me "
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March 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Rep. Keith Self packed up his crayons like a pouting child🤣😂. This is exactly what we need to see more of @mcbride.house.gov clappin back with "madam" and @keating.house.gov ready to throwdown. Bring that righteous anger that calls them on their BS. Now is not the time for polite dissent.
This is the tallest vessel I've thrown to date! 8mo into my ceramics journey. My husband asked for a cooking utensil container for the kitchen counter. It took multiple tries at throwing tall to finally get the right size. Now it's time for a clear glaze and into the kiln.
March 11, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is the tallest vessel I've thrown to date! 8mo into my ceramics journey. My husband asked for a cooking utensil container for the kitchen counter. It took multiple tries at throwing tall to finally get the right size. Now it's time for a clear glaze and into the kiln.
If you're in San Francisco, we are at 2976 24th St. All the items sold support my aunts care, so it's going to something worthwhile. We should be open no later than the Jan 24th.
January 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
If you're in San Francisco, we are at 2976 24th St. All the items sold support my aunts care, so it's going to something worthwhile. We should be open no later than the Jan 24th.
It's been almost two weeks of moving stuff into the space,sorting stuff, junking stuff, taking stuff home, taking stuff to the facility, pricing stuff, stuff stuff, stuff!
We are almost ready to open the doors, and perhaps in a couple of months, the weight on my shoulders will be 7 tons lighter.
We are almost ready to open the doors, and perhaps in a couple of months, the weight on my shoulders will be 7 tons lighter.
January 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
It's been almost two weeks of moving stuff into the space,sorting stuff, junking stuff, taking stuff home, taking stuff to the facility, pricing stuff, stuff stuff, stuff!
We are almost ready to open the doors, and perhaps in a couple of months, the weight on my shoulders will be 7 tons lighter.
We are almost ready to open the doors, and perhaps in a couple of months, the weight on my shoulders will be 7 tons lighter.
since they couldn't visually inspect it because it was stored in a secure wearhouse.
Fortunately, I'm a problem solver, I've made a career of FITFO. I began looking for space to lease where I could hold an estate sale. It took months to find a spot, but I eventually did.
Fortunately, I'm a problem solver, I've made a career of FITFO. I began looking for space to lease where I could hold an estate sale. It took months to find a spot, but I eventually did.
January 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
since they couldn't visually inspect it because it was stored in a secure wearhouse.
Fortunately, I'm a problem solver, I've made a career of FITFO. I began looking for space to lease where I could hold an estate sale. It took months to find a spot, but I eventually did.
Fortunately, I'm a problem solver, I've made a career of FITFO. I began looking for space to lease where I could hold an estate sale. It took months to find a spot, but I eventually did.
Her dementia was worsening, and the behavior issues continued at the facility. It was now solely on me to handle the storage. After we moved in, I realized I'd underestimate the amount of stuff, and it wouldn't fit into the house. No one would just take it either (liquidators/auction)
January 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Her dementia was worsening, and the behavior issues continued at the facility. It was now solely on me to handle the storage. After we moved in, I realized I'd underestimate the amount of stuff, and it wouldn't fit into the house. No one would just take it either (liquidators/auction)
On top of this sadness, I literally & figurative had tons of stuff to deal with. We'd just bought a home so we could all be under one roof instead of spread across two apts. It was in the middle of renovations. she'd demanded an additional bathroom be built before she'd move into the house.
January 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
On top of this sadness, I literally & figurative had tons of stuff to deal with. We'd just bought a home so we could all be under one roof instead of spread across two apts. It was in the middle of renovations. she'd demanded an additional bathroom be built before she'd move into the house.
"Man makes plans, and the gods laugh"
That's how it felt. My aunt became violent when the doctor required her alcohol intake reduced. She attacked me and my 77yro dad (her bro). At home care suddenly became impossible. I made the hard choice of placing her in a care facility. All my plans blew up.
That's how it felt. My aunt became violent when the doctor required her alcohol intake reduced. She attacked me and my 77yro dad (her bro). At home care suddenly became impossible. I made the hard choice of placing her in a care facility. All my plans blew up.
January 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"Man makes plans, and the gods laugh"
That's how it felt. My aunt became violent when the doctor required her alcohol intake reduced. She attacked me and my 77yro dad (her bro). At home care suddenly became impossible. I made the hard choice of placing her in a care facility. All my plans blew up.
That's how it felt. My aunt became violent when the doctor required her alcohol intake reduced. She attacked me and my 77yro dad (her bro). At home care suddenly became impossible. I made the hard choice of placing her in a care facility. All my plans blew up.
I had no choice but to store the 7 tons of stuff. There it sat w/the hope I'd eventually be able to have it delivered to the home we'd just bought together (myself, my husband and her), and she'd have the chance to go through it all. I tried to do the thing I thought would give her happiness.
January 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I had no choice but to store the 7 tons of stuff. There it sat w/the hope I'd eventually be able to have it delivered to the home we'd just bought together (myself, my husband and her), and she'd have the chance to go through it all. I tried to do the thing I thought would give her happiness.
The MDs here said she couldn't live alone anymore and recommended she live here. So I sold her home in MO. The transition wasn't easy. She was understandably upset that she couldn't travel with me to see her home one last time.
To try and make her happy, I ended up bringing 7 tons of stuff to SF.
To try and make her happy, I ended up bringing 7 tons of stuff to SF.
January 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The MDs here said she couldn't live alone anymore and recommended she live here. So I sold her home in MO. The transition wasn't easy. She was understandably upset that she couldn't travel with me to see her home one last time.
To try and make her happy, I ended up bringing 7 tons of stuff to SF.
To try and make her happy, I ended up bringing 7 tons of stuff to SF.
I keep taking classes as a way to ensure I do at least a few hrs of pottery a week. Without fail, every time I get busy w/life, I neglect my selfcare (pottery,perfumery,candle making,etc). Taking the classes sorta keeps me accountable to doing something positive for myself each week.
January 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I keep taking classes as a way to ensure I do at least a few hrs of pottery a week. Without fail, every time I get busy w/life, I neglect my selfcare (pottery,perfumery,candle making,etc). Taking the classes sorta keeps me accountable to doing something positive for myself each week.
I looked back to the original video, and it was 31 min. However, it includes a point where I got up to deal with my dog who was about to knock down the doggie gate. Plus, reversing the wheel manually so closer to 26 mins. I can usually throw a vessel in 20-30mins if it's under 4lbs.
January 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
I looked back to the original video, and it was 31 min. However, it includes a point where I got up to deal with my dog who was about to knock down the doggie gate. Plus, reversing the wheel manually so closer to 26 mins. I can usually throw a vessel in 20-30mins if it's under 4lbs.
His skin color affordable him a level of privilege that allowed him to walk through life w/o having to think twice about his behavior and it was inconceivable to him to have it any other way. He ended up throwing a tantrum after trying to "behave" and felt the women there were just too sensitive.
January 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM
His skin color affordable him a level of privilege that allowed him to walk through life w/o having to think twice about his behavior and it was inconceivable to him to have it any other way. He ended up throwing a tantrum after trying to "behave" and felt the women there were just too sensitive.
Thank you for your kind words. I hope that one day, stories like mine aren't just part of the culture.
In my 10yrs around tech/founders/VCs etc I've seen and heard a lot. Yet I try to remain hopeful that those of us who care out number those who don't.
In my 10yrs around tech/founders/VCs etc I've seen and heard a lot. Yet I try to remain hopeful that those of us who care out number those who don't.
January 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Thank you for your kind words. I hope that one day, stories like mine aren't just part of the culture.
In my 10yrs around tech/founders/VCs etc I've seen and heard a lot. Yet I try to remain hopeful that those of us who care out number those who don't.
In my 10yrs around tech/founders/VCs etc I've seen and heard a lot. Yet I try to remain hopeful that those of us who care out number those who don't.
I've decided if there isn't a space for ppl like me and those who believe in treating people w/respect and dignity, then I'll just have to build one. So I've bet on myself and have begun building a makers space that focuses on being a supportive community that lifts each other up.
January 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I've decided if there isn't a space for ppl like me and those who believe in treating people w/respect and dignity, then I'll just have to build one. So I've bet on myself and have begun building a makers space that focuses on being a supportive community that lifts each other up.
I refused to continue to work with him after his threat, and my choices were pretty limited as I needed to keep my family afloat. I live in San Francisco, but sadly, my experience isn't unique. I've spoken to so many other women who have similar stories from all over.
January 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I refused to continue to work with him after his threat, and my choices were pretty limited as I needed to keep my family afloat. I live in San Francisco, but sadly, my experience isn't unique. I've spoken to so many other women who have similar stories from all over.
I'm not at liberty to tell my full story (you can probably guess why). At the time, I was the primary breadwinner/sole income for my family. Which put me in an even more vulnerable spot. He even admitted he threatened to sexual assault me, and they wouldn't fire him.
January 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I'm not at liberty to tell my full story (you can probably guess why). At the time, I was the primary breadwinner/sole income for my family. Which put me in an even more vulnerable spot. He even admitted he threatened to sexual assault me, and they wouldn't fire him.
Sure enough when I couldn't take a exec threatening me with sexual assault I was politely shown the door. My story was shared around a powerful VC firm and framed as I was making a big deal out of nothing.
It's the boys will be boys and people who disagree ruin company culture masculinity he wants.
It's the boys will be boys and people who disagree ruin company culture masculinity he wants.
January 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Sure enough when I couldn't take a exec threatening me with sexual assault I was politely shown the door. My story was shared around a powerful VC firm and framed as I was making a big deal out of nothing.
It's the boys will be boys and people who disagree ruin company culture masculinity he wants.
It's the boys will be boys and people who disagree ruin company culture masculinity he wants.
I carefully curated my words and actions everyday. Don't be to aggressive because then I'm the angry black lady, don't say anything against the status quo cuz then your militant, don't speak up to loudly about inappropriate behavior because then your a trouble maker.
January 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I carefully curated my words and actions everyday. Don't be to aggressive because then I'm the angry black lady, don't say anything against the status quo cuz then your militant, don't speak up to loudly about inappropriate behavior because then your a trouble maker.