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Design psychology writer (Medium) technology builder, silk artist & business coach living in the Southwest for now. Deactivated “X”, new to this platform. Intending to mix it up.
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Sharing a random possum illustration of mine. Watercolor and pencil.
February 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Sharing a random possum illustration of mine. Watercolor and pencil.
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A friend sent me this passing it on.
January 20, 2025 at 6:11 AM
A friend sent me this passing it on.
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Breaking News: Cows in Nevada have been infected with a new form of bird flu, indicating that the virus may pose a more persistent risk to people than thought.
Cows Have Been Infected With a Second Form of Bird Flu
A new version of the virus is widespread in wild birds but had not previously been detected in cows.
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February 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Breaking News: Cows in Nevada have been infected with a new form of bird flu, indicating that the virus may pose a more persistent risk to people than thought.
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NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.
NEWS: Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System
Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
Wyden Demands Answers Following Report of Musk Personnel Seeking Access to Highly Sensitive U.S. Treasury Payments System
www.finance.senate.gov
February 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
NEW: Sources tell my office that Treasury Secretary Bessent has granted DOGE *full* access to this system. Social Security and Medicare benefits, grants, payments to government contractors, including those that compete directly with Musk's own companies. All of it.
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It is bonkers. “The releases, as ordered, have sent water toward …the Central Valley, and none of it will reach Southern California…Alarmed, local water managers rushed Thursday to prepare for an abrupt onslaught of water they had not asked for” www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/u...
Trump Officials Release Water in California That Experts Say Will Serve Little Use
Local officials and experts said the water the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began sending downstream on Friday could have been helpful to farmers later this year. President Trump, in an apparent refer...
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February 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
It is bonkers. “The releases, as ordered, have sent water toward …the Central Valley, and none of it will reach Southern California…Alarmed, local water managers rushed Thursday to prepare for an abrupt onslaught of water they had not asked for” www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/u...
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Sorry to hear about David Lynch. I worked beside him (same studio) while he was making BLUE VELVET. He answered my questions about his work with grace and honesty. I especially enjoyed his deeply existential comic strip, The Angriest Dog in the World.”
January 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Sorry to hear about David Lynch. I worked beside him (same studio) while he was making BLUE VELVET. He answered my questions about his work with grace and honesty. I especially enjoyed his deeply existential comic strip, The Angriest Dog in the World.”
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The Eaton fire, burning out-of-control near Pasadena east of Los Angeles, was quickly growing in size on Wednesday morning amid dangerous high winds, according to California fire officials. More than 52,000 residents were under mandatory evacuation orders and 46,000 were under evacuation warnings.
Eaton Fire Near Pasadena Doubles in Size Amid High Winds
The blaze more than doubled in size within hours. It is one of multiple wildfires raging out of control near Los Angeles.
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January 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Eaton fire, burning out-of-control near Pasadena east of Los Angeles, was quickly growing in size on Wednesday morning amid dangerous high winds, according to California fire officials. More than 52,000 residents were under mandatory evacuation orders and 46,000 were under evacuation warnings.
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If you live in LA make sure your devices are charged and do whatever else you need to do to be prepared in an emergency. The power is starting to go on and off.
January 8, 2025 at 3:04 AM
If you live in LA make sure your devices are charged and do whatever else you need to do to be prepared in an emergency. The power is starting to go on and off.
Deep respect for this one. Fly with the angels. #nikkigiovanni
December 12, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Deep respect for this one. Fly with the angels. #nikkigiovanni
It was a silky kind of day. Getting them ready for gift season. A bit late. Original silk paintings feel like something old and traditional. So refreshing
November 19, 2024 at 1:28 AM
It was a silky kind of day. Getting them ready for gift season. A bit late. Original silk paintings feel like something old and traditional. So refreshing
This is so true and really at its core violent.
November 17, 2024 at 4:01 PM
This is so true and really at its core violent.
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Adam Schiff: "The problem today is that people are working and they still can't get by. When people see the quality of life their parents had and say 'that's better than what I have have,' all too many will entertain any demagogue who comes along promising they alone can fix it"
November 17, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Adam Schiff: "The problem today is that people are working and they still can't get by. When people see the quality of life their parents had and say 'that's better than what I have have,' all too many will entertain any demagogue who comes along promising they alone can fix it"
Favorite of mine. I feel very fortunate to have worked with him. A time of deep innovation
November 16, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Favorite of mine. I feel very fortunate to have worked with him. A time of deep innovation
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead, who died #OTD 1978
-- Margaret Mead, who died #OTD 1978
November 15, 2024 at 1:18 PM
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
-- Margaret Mead, who died #OTD 1978
-- Margaret Mead, who died #OTD 1978
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Public Libraries can be wonderful places where children and adults can find books that they can see themselves reflected in, no matter who they are, and books that can introduce them to entire other lived experiences. Both are so valuable!
November 15, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Public Libraries can be wonderful places where children and adults can find books that they can see themselves reflected in, no matter who they are, and books that can introduce them to entire other lived experiences. Both are so valuable!
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I love a floppy book. The pages stay where they are, no spines get cracked and it sits comfortably in your hand.
There, that’s my great insight shared for this week.
As you were.
There, that’s my great insight shared for this week.
As you were.
November 15, 2024 at 8:58 AM
I love a floppy book. The pages stay where they are, no spines get cracked and it sits comfortably in your hand.
There, that’s my great insight shared for this week.
As you were.
There, that’s my great insight shared for this week.
As you were.
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KEEP BOOKS DANGEROUS
Support small press publishers, writers, & artists.
PERIOD
Support small press publishers, writers, & artists.
PERIOD
November 15, 2024 at 3:30 AM
KEEP BOOKS DANGEROUS
Support small press publishers, writers, & artists.
PERIOD
Support small press publishers, writers, & artists.
PERIOD