Ruth
@ruthdavis.bsky.social
Greed is poison. Scarcity is a capitalized myth. Creation is beautiful. We are our own worst enemy and greatest advocate. Information wants to be free. Gender, sexuality, race, and religion do not supersede humanity.
This morning I was completely filled with rage. I’m still so angry about my friend being laid off. I’m beyond describing my emotions as they relate to the events in this country and this world. And so I laser etched this image by Cupcake Alchemist onto watercolor paper and inked it with ink pencils.
October 23, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This morning I was completely filled with rage. I’m still so angry about my friend being laid off. I’m beyond describing my emotions as they relate to the events in this country and this world. And so I laser etched this image by Cupcake Alchemist onto watercolor paper and inked it with ink pencils.
This is Pearl. I met Pearl when she arrived atop the signature blueberry lemonade I’d ordered as part of a “love this day and myself” lunch I went on after a job interview. The interview had taken me to a part of town close to one of my favorite restaurants. 1/
October 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This is Pearl. I met Pearl when she arrived atop the signature blueberry lemonade I’d ordered as part of a “love this day and myself” lunch I went on after a job interview. The interview had taken me to a part of town close to one of my favorite restaurants. 1/
I’ve been working on some laser cut projects. This is one of them. I’ve added some text and hope to have this prototype finished soon. Next is charting and sending a beta version to my sister.
October 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I’ve been working on some laser cut projects. This is one of them. I’ve added some text and hope to have this prototype finished soon. Next is charting and sending a beta version to my sister.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience sunflowers from seed to seed head, you’re missing out. It’s easy to become entranced by their beauty and miss their place in a society of nourishment.
The leftovers from these seed heads are going outside for the birds and squirrels.
The leftovers from these seed heads are going outside for the birds and squirrels.
July 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
If you haven’t had the opportunity to experience sunflowers from seed to seed head, you’re missing out. It’s easy to become entranced by their beauty and miss their place in a society of nourishment.
The leftovers from these seed heads are going outside for the birds and squirrels.
The leftovers from these seed heads are going outside for the birds and squirrels.
It finally rained with some authority over night. The temperature and humidity has dropped enough that sitting outside is a real and good possibility. Even the hummingbirds are chirping cute songs of relief (and competition).
July 10, 2025 at 10:46 AM
It finally rained with some authority over night. The temperature and humidity has dropped enough that sitting outside is a real and good possibility. Even the hummingbirds are chirping cute songs of relief (and competition).
The news is too much for me right now.
In fact, everything is too much for me right now.
So, I’m concentrating on just a few things that I can do without being overwhelmed. Like drinking water, and slowly dealing with laundry, and making props for my master gardener group.
In fact, everything is too much for me right now.
So, I’m concentrating on just a few things that I can do without being overwhelmed. Like drinking water, and slowly dealing with laundry, and making props for my master gardener group.
July 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The news is too much for me right now.
In fact, everything is too much for me right now.
So, I’m concentrating on just a few things that I can do without being overwhelmed. Like drinking water, and slowly dealing with laundry, and making props for my master gardener group.
In fact, everything is too much for me right now.
So, I’m concentrating on just a few things that I can do without being overwhelmed. Like drinking water, and slowly dealing with laundry, and making props for my master gardener group.
Friends, it’s 9:23 am here in the tidewater, and it’s already 90F with a real feel of 103F. Put out some snacks and water for our outside neighbors.
June 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Friends, it’s 9:23 am here in the tidewater, and it’s already 90F with a real feel of 103F. Put out some snacks and water for our outside neighbors.
Y’all. I was reading the news and had to give up. I don’t have the capacity for anymore grief right now. I am unable to be more angry. And then I saw these. My sweetheart wants a beautiful and peaceful space, so I’m working toward that. These Mexican petunias aren’t native to VA, but are beautiful.
June 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Y’all. I was reading the news and had to give up. I don’t have the capacity for anymore grief right now. I am unable to be more angry. And then I saw these. My sweetheart wants a beautiful and peaceful space, so I’m working toward that. These Mexican petunias aren’t native to VA, but are beautiful.
An early trip to the community garden plot with some weeding, harvesting, and general plant maintenance. It was delightful.
June 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
An early trip to the community garden plot with some weeding, harvesting, and general plant maintenance. It was delightful.
I was supposed to have a brunch date. That didn’t come to pass, and I needed a break from *every damn thing.* So, I start working my way toward going to the garden before afternoon meetings. Instead, I worked outside at the house, did some bike maintenance, and processed garden garlic and onions.
June 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I was supposed to have a brunch date. That didn’t come to pass, and I needed a break from *every damn thing.* So, I start working my way toward going to the garden before afternoon meetings. Instead, I worked outside at the house, did some bike maintenance, and processed garden garlic and onions.
There U.S. is crazy right now, but Poppy is just vibing. She got some time in a window staring at squirrels and then decided to sploot for awhile. I said her name and asked why she was so cute and she just looked at me cutely.
May 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM
There U.S. is crazy right now, but Poppy is just vibing. She got some time in a window staring at squirrels and then decided to sploot for awhile. I said her name and asked why she was so cute and she just looked at me cutely.
Please be aware that if your handle is any iteration of musky love and you follow me, I’ll just block you. I’ve no time for shenanigans like that. Also, I’m not procrastinating, but I put together this little drum that I found in the back of the car. It’s little guitar friend is in the office.
May 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Please be aware that if your handle is any iteration of musky love and you follow me, I’ll just block you. I’ve no time for shenanigans like that. Also, I’m not procrastinating, but I put together this little drum that I found in the back of the car. It’s little guitar friend is in the office.
Back to the garden to give the tomatoes more love and build the gifted greenhouse. Met another set of plot neighbors.
May 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Back to the garden to give the tomatoes more love and build the gifted greenhouse. Met another set of plot neighbors.
I had an entire rage post but then remembered that I’ve been to the gym today and the garden plot and I have two grandpas who served in terrible wars and saw terrible things. That, I’ll just be quiet for them. And love the people they were and the things they lost on the road to me being born.
May 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I had an entire rage post but then remembered that I’ve been to the gym today and the garden plot and I have two grandpas who served in terrible wars and saw terrible things. That, I’ll just be quiet for them. And love the people they were and the things they lost on the road to me being born.
Mike Johnson hanging out with paragons of morality.
May 25, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Mike Johnson hanging out with paragons of morality.
I've been reflecting a lot on race recently. I honestly feel very late to this game. I grew up in a household that "wasn't racist" in that I don't remember ever hearing a derogatory thing about people of different colors (except Polish people from my Slavic gpa - but that's for another day).
May 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I've been reflecting a lot on race recently. I honestly feel very late to this game. I grew up in a household that "wasn't racist" in that I don't remember ever hearing a derogatory thing about people of different colors (except Polish people from my Slavic gpa - but that's for another day).
This morning, after doing a lot of things early, I hit a bit of a wall and realized that I needed to go backward. This is a project that I started in 2018 as I wanted to continue reflecting on what happened in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Someday I'll finish it and explain more.
May 22, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This morning, after doing a lot of things early, I hit a bit of a wall and realized that I needed to go backward. This is a project that I started in 2018 as I wanted to continue reflecting on what happened in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Someday I'll finish it and explain more.
Slow, intentional nutrition helps me. This is my latest set of concoctions designed to increase fiber, protein, and a general sense of wellbeing. Sweet potato oatmeal with Lily’s semi-sweet chocolate and a peach tumeric iced tea with mandarin, lime, and mango juice and a small bit of carbonation.
May 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Slow, intentional nutrition helps me. This is my latest set of concoctions designed to increase fiber, protein, and a general sense of wellbeing. Sweet potato oatmeal with Lily’s semi-sweet chocolate and a peach tumeric iced tea with mandarin, lime, and mango juice and a small bit of carbonation.
A few pictures from my foray to the community garden plot to water and tend this morning. I found myself just standing amongst the plants several times and appreciating the peace of it all. I might go back sooner rather than later.
May 20, 2025 at 2:10 PM
A few pictures from my foray to the community garden plot to water and tend this morning. I found myself just standing amongst the plants several times and appreciating the peace of it all. I might go back sooner rather than later.
Please enjoy these pictures from my trip to the community garden plot and Poppy taking a nap by the window.
May 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Please enjoy these pictures from my trip to the community garden plot and Poppy taking a nap by the window.
Just a reminder that Elon Musk needs to be run out of Washington, and DOGE needs to be dismantled.
May 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Just a reminder that Elon Musk needs to be run out of Washington, and DOGE needs to be dismantled.
How today is looking from here. Got some new plants from the master gardener sale in the ground and tended to the things already growing.
May 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
How today is looking from here. Got some new plants from the master gardener sale in the ground and tended to the things already growing.
In a world where things are being broken by angry and fearful people, plant a garden and sit in it.
April 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
In a world where things are being broken by angry and fearful people, plant a garden and sit in it.
Dear world, I know everything is crazy right now. I know terrible people are convinced that they’re right and that the terrible things they’re doing are actually good. I want to fight against that. Against them. But today I can’t. I’m filled with despair. And so I’ve gone to the garden instead.
April 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Dear world, I know everything is crazy right now. I know terrible people are convinced that they’re right and that the terrible things they’re doing are actually good. I want to fight against that. Against them. But today I can’t. I’m filled with despair. And so I’ve gone to the garden instead.
Hopefully a timeline cleanse for someone. The azaleas at the front of our home are off the chain.
April 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Hopefully a timeline cleanse for someone. The azaleas at the front of our home are off the chain.