@recklessbeading.bsky.social
Brooklyn-based beadwork artist, author, and teacher who is old enough to be angry that we have to fight this fascist shit all over again.
Sourdough loaf with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and capers. Recipe made a very soft and sticky dough, but it tastes good.
December 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Sourdough loaf with sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and capers. Recipe made a very soft and sticky dough, but it tastes good.
I ran across the latest community craft project on the way to the farmer's market yesterday.
November 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I ran across the latest community craft project on the way to the farmer's market yesterday.
No chance of seeing the Northern Lights in the middle of NYC, but we had an interesting sunset tonight.
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 AM
No chance of seeing the Northern Lights in the middle of NYC, but we had an interesting sunset tonight.
My celebratory semolina sourdough loaf. Okay, I just happened to bake it today, after yesterday's mayoral election, but it came out so well.
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
My celebratory semolina sourdough loaf. Okay, I just happened to bake it today, after yesterday's mayoral election, but it came out so well.
It's that day of the year again: the New York Marathon, the day when we can't cross the street until after 2 pm.
November 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
It's that day of the year again: the New York Marathon, the day when we can't cross the street until after 2 pm.
I made Turkish sourdough simit to accompany a salad for dinner today. They are smaller and thicker than the ones we had in Turkey, more like bagels, but very tasty.
October 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I made Turkish sourdough simit to accompany a salad for dinner today. They are smaller and thicker than the ones we had in Turkey, more like bagels, but very tasty.
My allergies got the best of me and I couldn't make it to the Brooklyn No Kings event, but I did donate earlier this week and can post a photo the No Kings pin I made.
October 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
My allergies got the best of me and I couldn't make it to the Brooklyn No Kings event, but I did donate earlier this week and can post a photo the No Kings pin I made.
The weather didn't cooperate, but there was a fun Fiber Festival at the old Stone House today. This was 1 of the group projects displayed.
October 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The weather didn't cooperate, but there was a fun Fiber Festival at the old Stone House today. This was 1 of the group projects displayed.
The toadlilies bloomed while we were away, but I managed to snap a few photos of their faded glory.
October 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The toadlilies bloomed while we were away, but I managed to snap a few photos of their faded glory.
While we are on Kremlin Watch, here is a beaded fish that I just finished making.
September 1, 2025 at 12:40 AM
While we are on Kremlin Watch, here is a beaded fish that I just finished making.
I need a break from this dystopian timeline, so here is a photo of the earrings I just made for my mom.
August 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I need a break from this dystopian timeline, so here is a photo of the earrings I just made for my mom.
I discovered that my sourdough starter likes a bit of whole grain added to the dough. I got my best focaccia yet by adding some spelt and semolina flours to the white flour for the dough.
July 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I discovered that my sourdough starter likes a bit of whole grain added to the dough. I got my best focaccia yet by adding some spelt and semolina flours to the white flour for the dough.
My latest sourdough bake: cinnamon raisin bread with half a cup of cinnamon sugar incorporated in the swirl.
June 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
My latest sourdough bake: cinnamon raisin bread with half a cup of cinnamon sugar incorporated in the swirl.
Once again, my protest pin made in reaction to the news comes in handy. Please, DNC, stop cowering and start fighting or get out of the way.
June 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Once again, my protest pin made in reaction to the news comes in handy. Please, DNC, stop cowering and start fighting or get out of the way.
Protest Pin #6. This one turned out to be impractical to wear, but I took its photo anyway.
June 5, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Protest Pin #6. This one turned out to be impractical to wear, but I took its photo anyway.
Seems like a good month to share the memory of a past beading project.
June 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Seems like a good month to share the memory of a past beading project.
Our first rose of the season, for those who need a break from the news.
May 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Our first rose of the season, for those who need a break from the news.
Today's surprise on my way to the grocery store in the Republic of Brooklyn: 2 lovely women and a DJ drawing people into our local Carribean restaurant. Men stopped to take video and old biddies were scandalized.
May 19, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Today's surprise on my way to the grocery store in the Republic of Brooklyn: 2 lovely women and a DJ drawing people into our local Carribean restaurant. Men stopped to take video and old biddies were scandalized.
Protest Pin #4.
May 18, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Protest Pin #4.
This protest pin is definitely rude, but it seems to be my common reaction to the news lately.
April 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This protest pin is definitely rude, but it seems to be my common reaction to the news lately.
Good luck, Canada. Don't make the same mistake this country did.
April 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Good luck, Canada. Don't make the same mistake this country did.
My latest protest pin. I started this before the big Hands Off protests, but I am sure the sentiment is still relevant.
April 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
My latest protest pin. I started this before the big Hands Off protests, but I am sure the sentiment is still relevant.
The clown car is speeding along faster than I can bead, but here is my latest protest pin.
April 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The clown car is speeding along faster than I can bead, but here is my latest protest pin.
My first beaded protest pin.
April 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
My first beaded protest pin.
The crowd at our local Swasticar dealership is growing and they were having a noisy, good time today.
#TeslaTakedown
#TeslaTakedown
March 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The crowd at our local Swasticar dealership is growing and they were having a noisy, good time today.
#TeslaTakedown
#TeslaTakedown