South Veranda Media
@southveranda.bsky.social
A Val in Real Life digital publishing project yet to be published. Not really coming soon (i.e. don't hold your breath, it's going to be a while.)
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@jcbrandon.bsky.social and I often say "you don't have to participate" but we may need to update that to "you have a societal obligation not to participate."
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December 14, 2025 at 11:33 PM
@jcbrandon.bsky.social and I often say "you don't have to participate" but we may need to update that to "you have a societal obligation not to participate."
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Do you still think that the state of the US is Democrat vs Republican? Blue vs red? Progressive vs Conservative?
That is a construct. An artificial situation created specifically to distract us so that those with power become more difficult to dislodge.
Don't fall for this.
Fight the real enemy.
That is a construct. An artificial situation created specifically to distract us so that those with power become more difficult to dislodge.
Don't fall for this.
Fight the real enemy.
Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
December 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Do you still think that the state of the US is Democrat vs Republican? Blue vs red? Progressive vs Conservative?
That is a construct. An artificial situation created specifically to distract us so that those with power become more difficult to dislodge.
Don't fall for this.
Fight the real enemy.
That is a construct. An artificial situation created specifically to distract us so that those with power become more difficult to dislodge.
Don't fall for this.
Fight the real enemy.
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Hi, Sierra lovers! The window has closed to order our merch in time for Christmas delivery. But you can still order digital gift cards! Available in all 10 badge designs.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Hi, Sierra lovers! The window has closed to order our merch in time for Christmas delivery. But you can still order digital gift cards! Available in all 10 badge designs.
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#SierraMountainPasses #GiftCards
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#SierraMountainPasses #GiftCards
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It's for *anyone* who interested in art in the southwest and wants to connect in a friendly, human-managed environment. Come join the conversation.
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#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
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#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
It's for *anyone* who interested in art in the southwest and wants to connect in a friendly, human-managed environment. Come join the conversation.
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
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It's for art lovers who enjoy visiting our southwestern galleries and studios. It's for business owners who want to discover new artist. It's for family and friends who want to support and interact with their favorite artists.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
It's for art lovers who enjoy visiting our southwestern galleries and studios. It's for business owners who want to discover new artist. It's for family and friends who want to support and interact with their favorite artists.
southwestarttowns.com
southwestarttowns.com
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Answering the burning question many have had! Who is Southwest ArtTowns for?
It's for anyone who supports art in the southwest. It's for artists who create or exhibit here—or want to!
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#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
It's for anyone who supports art in the southwest. It's for artists who create or exhibit here—or want to!
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
December 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Answering the burning question many have had! Who is Southwest ArtTowns for?
It's for anyone who supports art in the southwest. It's for artists who create or exhibit here—or want to!
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
It's for anyone who supports art in the southwest. It's for artists who create or exhibit here—or want to!
southwestarttowns.com
#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
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Check out this month's newsletter for more of the gritty details and backstory. Help me stick it to the powers-that-be and show them women business owners got game. And they deserve an equitable place at the table.
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#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #WhyIFundWomen
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#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #WhyIFundWomen
December e-Val: Woman-owned business cage match 🥊
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December 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Check out this month's newsletter for more of the gritty details and backstory. Help me stick it to the powers-that-be and show them women business owners got game. And they deserve an equitable place at the table.
mailchi.mp/valinreallif...
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #WhyIFundWomen
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#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #WhyIFundWomen
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Wow, it's the last newsletter of the year—my most important one to date. We've finally launched @southwestarttowns.bsky.social. We've been living and breathing this project practically non-stop for months & we need your help getting into the next phases.
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December 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Wow, it's the last newsletter of the year—my most important one to date. We've finally launched @southwestarttowns.bsky.social. We've been living and breathing this project practically non-stop for months & we need your help getting into the next phases.
mailchi.mp/valinreallif...
mailchi.mp/valinreallif...
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Me after trimming, trimming, and trimming a grant application only to still be *one* character over and finally finding an elusive extra space to delete.
a baby is crying while being held by a woman in a crowd .
ALT: a baby is crying while being held by a woman in a crowd .
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December 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Me after trimming, trimming, and trimming a grant application only to still be *one* character over and finally finding an elusive extra space to delete.
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And be sure to check out my special bundles that include a mini-print (5x7), sticker, and card.
December 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
And be sure to check out my special bundles that include a mini-print (5x7), sticker, and card.
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I've just restocked my display at the Grant County Art Guild gallery. The card racks are full and I've got lots of giftable bundles of cards and postcards. Pop into that gallery at 316 N Bullard in Silver City. Or DM me to order. #ValWestonNM #LoveLocal #ShopSmall #PhotographicArt
December 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I've just restocked my display at the Grant County Art Guild gallery. The card racks are full and I've got lots of giftable bundles of cards and postcards. Pop into that gallery at 316 N Bullard in Silver City. Or DM me to order. #ValWestonNM #LoveLocal #ShopSmall #PhotographicArt
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Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
I surprised myself with my submission this week. I definitely ended up in a much different place from where I started thinking about my #FavoriteThings. Go fig.
The rest of the story 👇
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#ValWestonNM #ValinRealLife
I surprised myself with my submission this week. I definitely ended up in a much different place from where I started thinking about my #FavoriteThings. Go fig.
The rest of the story 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
#ValWestonNM #ValinRealLife
December 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
I surprised myself with my submission this week. I definitely ended up in a much different place from where I started thinking about my #FavoriteThings. Go fig.
The rest of the story 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
#ValWestonNM #ValinRealLife
I surprised myself with my submission this week. I definitely ended up in a much different place from where I started thinking about my #FavoriteThings. Go fig.
The rest of the story 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
#ValWestonNM #ValinRealLife
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🤯Wowza, what a crazy fun weekend in T or C!
🎉Some friends surprised us with an unexpected birthday trip for Val and they picked the perfect weekend for it.
#SouthwestArtTowns #TruthOrConsequences #ArtHop
🎉Some friends surprised us with an unexpected birthday trip for Val and they picked the perfect weekend for it.
#SouthwestArtTowns #TruthOrConsequences #ArtHop
December 15, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🤯Wowza, what a crazy fun weekend in T or C!
🎉Some friends surprised us with an unexpected birthday trip for Val and they picked the perfect weekend for it.
#SouthwestArtTowns #TruthOrConsequences #ArtHop
🎉Some friends surprised us with an unexpected birthday trip for Val and they picked the perfect weekend for it.
#SouthwestArtTowns #TruthOrConsequences #ArtHop
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Just a little badly-needed humor.
This one took me a minute, I'm ashamed to admit. (Say it out loud). 🤣🤣🤣
This one took me a minute, I'm ashamed to admit. (Say it out loud). 🤣🤣🤣
December 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Just a little badly-needed humor.
This one took me a minute, I'm ashamed to admit. (Say it out loud). 🤣🤣🤣
This one took me a minute, I'm ashamed to admit. (Say it out loud). 🤣🤣🤣
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This data center complex is one of the reasons that @val-weston.bsky.social and I decided not to build the house we planned on our little 10-acre ranch. We were less than 10 miles away and needed to drill a 400-foot well for water.
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The AI boom is heralding a new gold rush in the American west
Once home to gold and prospectors, the Nevada desert is now the site of a new kind of expansion: tech datacenters
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December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This data center complex is one of the reasons that @val-weston.bsky.social and I decided not to build the house we planned on our little 10-acre ranch. We were less than 10 miles away and needed to drill a 400-foot well for water.
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🤗 I'm giving all my digital babies a virtual hug for National Brand Day.
😏 Our running joke around here that the OG blog is the mother ship of all our other projects so here's me being cheeky with it.
😁 Happy National Brand Day!
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #NationalBrandDay
😏 Our running joke around here that the OG blog is the mother ship of all our other projects so here's me being cheeky with it.
😁 Happy National Brand Day!
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #NationalBrandDay
November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
🤗 I'm giving all my digital babies a virtual hug for National Brand Day.
😏 Our running joke around here that the OG blog is the mother ship of all our other projects so here's me being cheeky with it.
😁 Happy National Brand Day!
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #NationalBrandDay
😏 Our running joke around here that the OG blog is the mother ship of all our other projects so here's me being cheeky with it.
😁 Happy National Brand Day!
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure #NationalBrandDay
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Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
Today's entry brought to you by the #Warmth of the sun in winter (AKA #Apricity)
📸 Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (2013)
More thoughts 👇
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Today's entry brought to you by the #Warmth of the sun in winter (AKA #Apricity)
📸 Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (2013)
More thoughts 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
November 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
Today's entry brought to you by the #Warmth of the sun in winter (AKA #Apricity)
📸 Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (2013)
More thoughts 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
Today's entry brought to you by the #Warmth of the sun in winter (AKA #Apricity)
📸 Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (2013)
More thoughts 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
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[2/2]Our new platform provides a place for connection, community, and collaboration for artists and their fans. Help us build the next phases of this mission-driven project. You can straight-up donate or take advantage of our great swag and charter memberships. www.ifundwomen.com/projects/hel...
Help Build Southwest Art Towns
We're changing the digital landscape for Southwest artists and their fans. Help us get there!
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December 1, 2025 at 5:26 PM
[2/2]Our new platform provides a place for connection, community, and collaboration for artists and their fans. Help us build the next phases of this mission-driven project. You can straight-up donate or take advantage of our great swag and charter memberships. www.ifundwomen.com/projects/hel...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Well, here we are again. Another loop around the sun is in the books. And what a year it's been. I also can't believe I've been doing these birthday posts for 15 years.
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#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure
#Birthday #SouthwestArtTowns
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#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure
#Birthday #SouthwestArtTowns
December 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Well, here we are again. Another loop around the sun is in the books. And what a year it's been. I also can't believe I've been doing these birthday posts for 15 years.
valinreallife.com/fifty-four-u...
#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure
#Birthday #SouthwestArtTowns
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#ValinRealLife #ThisWasNotInTheBrochure
#Birthday #SouthwestArtTowns
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When it's your bday & your pal is a soap maker, you get soap. And I am *here* for it.
Big love to Brenda at #ZiryabsBodyBrew for being a good friend *and* keeping me fresh. (If you've ever bumped into me while I'm wearing my sweaty motorcycling gear, you know the struggle. 😅)
Big love to Brenda at #ZiryabsBodyBrew for being a good friend *and* keeping me fresh. (If you've ever bumped into me while I'm wearing my sweaty motorcycling gear, you know the struggle. 😅)
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
When it's your bday & your pal is a soap maker, you get soap. And I am *here* for it.
Big love to Brenda at #ZiryabsBodyBrew for being a good friend *and* keeping me fresh. (If you've ever bumped into me while I'm wearing my sweaty motorcycling gear, you know the struggle. 😅)
Big love to Brenda at #ZiryabsBodyBrew for being a good friend *and* keeping me fresh. (If you've ever bumped into me while I'm wearing my sweaty motorcycling gear, you know the struggle. 😅)
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Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
This hill, tree, and #Sky have become one of my iconic memories of #NorthDakota.
📸Theodore Roosevelt National Park-South Unit (2012)
The rest of the story👇
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This hill, tree, and #Sky have become one of my iconic memories of #NorthDakota.
📸Theodore Roosevelt National Park-South Unit (2012)
The rest of the story👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
December 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
This hill, tree, and #Sky have become one of my iconic memories of #NorthDakota.
📸Theodore Roosevelt National Park-South Unit (2012)
The rest of the story👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
This hill, tree, and #Sky have become one of my iconic memories of #NorthDakota.
📸Theodore Roosevelt National Park-South Unit (2012)
The rest of the story👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
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I have a couple of friends who are beginning full-time nomadic life next month. One of their first destinations is southern New Mexico, so I spent some time writing up a long list of suggested stops. And that led me to sharing this old post on a place called Cabinetlandia. I love this stuff.
A visit to Cabinetlandia • rscottjones
My visit to Cabinetlandia, a half acre utopia(?) where national libraries are naturally occurring elements of the remote desert ecosystem. If you enjoy roadside oddities and gags that take on a life of their own, you'll love this.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I have a couple of friends who are beginning full-time nomadic life next month. One of their first destinations is southern New Mexico, so I spent some time writing up a long list of suggested stops. And that led me to sharing this old post on a place called Cabinetlandia. I love this stuff.
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Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
These #small flowers are one of the species I miss from my time living in the southeast. All hail the Mountain Bluet! 😁
📸 Great Smoky Mountains National Park (2014)
On the blog 👇
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These #small flowers are one of the species I miss from my time living in the southeast. All hail the Mountain Bluet! 😁
📸 Great Smoky Mountains National Park (2014)
On the blog 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
November 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Happy Saturday, #BlueskyArtShow!
These #small flowers are one of the species I miss from my time living in the southeast. All hail the Mountain Bluet! 😁
📸 Great Smoky Mountains National Park (2014)
On the blog 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
These #small flowers are one of the species I miss from my time living in the southeast. All hail the Mountain Bluet! 😁
📸 Great Smoky Mountains National Park (2014)
On the blog 👇
valinreallife.com/postcards-fr...
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PS @southwestarttowns.bsky.social isn't just for artists, it's for art fans too. #JustSayin
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💡Our subscribers get the skinny first so sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know.
Sign up today! 👇
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#SouthwestArtTowns #SWArtTowns #ConnectionCommunityCollaboration
November 20, 2025 at 11:41 PM
PS @southwestarttowns.bsky.social isn't just for artists, it's for art fans too. #JustSayin