Kara
@weedandwhiskey.bsky.social
Glass artist, author, Family Manager, disability rights advocate, educator, philosopher emerita.
Proud of my two 2025 INDIE book awards for The Landers: Biography of a Theater. Proceeds benefit inclusive theatre education at Springfield Little Theater.
July 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Proud of my two 2025 INDIE book awards for The Landers: Biography of a Theater. Proceeds benefit inclusive theatre education at Springfield Little Theater.
New work at Waverly House Gallery. Springfield, MO
July 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
New work at Waverly House Gallery. Springfield, MO
Reading The Message by #Ta-NehisiCoates. It’s wondrous. Beautifully written. Strikingly insightful.This passage! He perfectly describes what I have deeply felt, but couldn’t articulate: a connection between privilege of power and incuriosity. The spark of affirmation when a great writer connects!
February 24, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Reading The Message by #Ta-NehisiCoates. It’s wondrous. Beautifully written. Strikingly insightful.This passage! He perfectly describes what I have deeply felt, but couldn’t articulate: a connection between privilege of power and incuriosity. The spark of affirmation when a great writer connects!
Copy of email just received by federal employees from Elon Musk.
February 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Copy of email just received by federal employees from Elon Musk.
Meanwhile, kids and seniors will be hungry, teachers won’t get paid, people with disabilities will lose their housing, and Medicaid has gone offline. Oh, and it’s illegal.
January 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Meanwhile, kids and seniors will be hungry, teachers won’t get paid, people with disabilities will lose their housing, and Medicaid has gone offline. Oh, and it’s illegal.
Fused glass “Jake and Elwood” celebrating SNL 50. Sold to a collector/guitar player in Chicago of course! #fusedglass #BluesBrothers #glassart
January 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Fused glass “Jake and Elwood” celebrating SNL 50. Sold to a collector/guitar player in Chicago of course! #fusedglass #BluesBrothers #glassart
“Kaavan” kiln-formed glass piece from my 2021 show at Waverly House Gallery. #glassart #fusedglass #animals
January 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
“Kaavan” kiln-formed glass piece from my 2021 show at Waverly House Gallery. #glassart #fusedglass #animals
“Snuggles” #FusedGlass , copper, enamel #art SOLD @WaverlyHouse Gallery Springfield, MO
I need to make more beautiful bugs.
I need to make more beautiful bugs.
January 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
“Snuggles” #FusedGlass , copper, enamel #art SOLD @WaverlyHouse Gallery Springfield, MO
I need to make more beautiful bugs.
I need to make more beautiful bugs.
Another cute animal subject. Can’t help myself. #fusedglass and enamel. Sold @WaverlyHouseGallery #SpringfieldMO
December 24, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Another cute animal subject. Can’t help myself. #fusedglass and enamel. Sold @WaverlyHouseGallery #SpringfieldMO
A joyful day of hope and renewal.
December 21, 2024 at 2:55 PM
A joyful day of hope and renewal.
From my #fusedglass #art series of three wall pieces themed #TheMuppetShow. This one is “Kermit.” “Animal” and “Gonzo” sold. @WaverlyHouseGallery #SpringfieldMO
December 20, 2024 at 9:21 PM
From my #fusedglass #art series of three wall pieces themed #TheMuppetShow. This one is “Kermit.” “Animal” and “Gonzo” sold. @WaverlyHouseGallery #SpringfieldMO
#SpringfieldMo ‘s own @ChappellRoan makes us so proud! But the real rock stars are her parents Dwight and Kara Amstutz. People don’t get any better than this. Real smart. Real family. Real love. Really hard work. Proud to know them. #ChappellRoan
December 18, 2024 at 10:16 PM
#SpringfieldMo ‘s own @ChappellRoan makes us so proud! But the real rock stars are her parents Dwight and Kara Amstutz. People don’t get any better than this. Real smart. Real family. Real love. Really hard work. Proud to know them. #ChappellRoan
December 15, 2024 at 4:06 AM
WICKED truffles from Truffles E Truffles handmade chocolates. #disability #disabilitybusinessowner
TrufflesETruffles.com
TrufflesETruffles.com
December 14, 2024 at 10:46 PM
WICKED truffles from Truffles E Truffles handmade chocolates. #disability #disabilitybusinessowner
TrufflesETruffles.com
TrufflesETruffles.com
Hangin’ with the Beakers! Surprise guests @TheMysteryHour last night. #GilliozTheatre #SpringfieldMO #muppets
December 14, 2024 at 10:44 PM
Hangin’ with the Beakers! Surprise guests @TheMysteryHour last night. #GilliozTheatre #SpringfieldMO #muppets
A #fusedglass piece I did last year. “Karma” I love doing fun funky and colorful animals in #art
December 13, 2024 at 9:49 PM
A #fusedglass piece I did last year. “Karma” I love doing fun funky and colorful animals in #art
Flea market. Springfield, MO. 🤣 #funnysigns
December 13, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Flea market. Springfield, MO. 🤣 #funnysigns
