Trish Owen

Counter.social

I feel the same about reading these days, hey I ain’t getting any younger and there’s so much good content it is a waste of precious time, better spent reading something worthwhile

I have a lot of acrylic paint and rarely used watercolor sketchbook. I will try to make more bob ross tutorial in my spare time.
Frankly it's a relaxing activities, painting without thinking too much.
#acrylic #painting #scenery

close up of a sketchbook portrait of a young woman with messy hair. done with color pencils

photo showing a sketchbook portrait of a young woman drawn with color pencils

I bought colored pencils today and I had to take them for a test run. It was surprisingly relaxing, drawing with physical tools. It's frustrating not being able to just ctrl+z problems away but I learned to go with the flow and accept the small mistakes😌
#sketchbook
#traditionalart
#colorpencils

When are we going to see arrest warrants for Donald J Trump issued by foreign countries, such that Trump can't travel to Europe or elsewhere for fear of being arrested.

It happened to Putin.

“That’s my ExtraTerrestrial American, right there”

Yeah but that was back when we had laws and shit

Beluga Point just south of Anchorage Alaska. The white dots in the water are wild Beluga whales. Foreground includes yellow grass and pine trees overlooking a small bay. To the right, the coastline jets toward Anchorage.

If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair. —Shirley Chisholm

Pic of the day

#photography

Twin Cities Unions Planning ‘Largest US Rent Strike in 100+ Years’ as ICE Occupation Drives Eviction Crisis | Common Dreams "Tenants in Minnesota are in a crisis," said Minneapolis City Council Member Aisha Chughtai. "The federal invasion forced many of our neighbors to stay home and devastated our local economy."

Twin Cities Unions Planning 'Largest US Rent Strike in 100+ Years' as ICE Occupation Drives Eviction Crisis
#ICEOUT #FDT #Rent #Eviction #MN #ICEOUTNOW
www.commondreams.org/news/minneso...

I am a luddite and to me there is a lot of joy in technology. In technology that we deploy for all our wellbeing. Solar panels and vaccines, high-speed rail and wikipedia.

But they joy stems from the feeling of being able to be part of humanity in an embedded, meaningful way. Not from buying shit.

Judge During Zuckerberg Testimony: Don’t Record Using Meta Glasses In Court Zuckerberg is testifying in a lawsuit accusing Meta of operating platforms that are addictive and harmful to children.

Zuckerberg is testifying in a lawsuit accusing Meta of operating platforms that are addictive and harmful to children.

I'm never 100% sure something is true until these people deny it.

I don’t blame the Coast Guard pilot who didn’t want to touch that blanket from the bedroom of the DHS plane after Noem and Lewandowski just flew on it.

'No Woman Should Lose Her Life, Giving Life' - Health Policy Watch “We must protect maternal health in fragile settings. That means investing in primary health care, protecting health workers and facilities, ensuring

Over 60% of maternal deaths in 2023 took place in regions experiencing conflict or institutional/social fragility.
“The majority of women dying in pregnancy today are...dying because of structural weaknesses in health systems, often rooted in conflict, crisis and instability.”

😡😡😡😡

Undocumented immigrants don’t vote
Trump was not “exonerated” re: Epstein
The board of peace is a huge grift
The Melania movie was a bribe
You pay the tariffs
The boat bombings are murder
The ceasefire is not a ceasefire
Ice is not targeting criminals

And on and on

A sunset sky, with gray clouds with tints on the bottom of orange yellow against a blue sky in the foreground are trees silhouette one of the branches has Spanish moss towards the center of the frame.

A sunset sky, with gray clouds with tints on the bottom of orange yellow against a blue sky in the foreground are trees in silhouette one of the branches has Spanish moss towards the center of the frame. These two photos were snapped within seconds of each other.

Tonight‘s golden hour, these two photos were snapped within seconds of each other. That’s how quickly this sky scene changes.

Revealed: Epstein cultivated relationship with CBP officer, causing US investigation Guardian review of US justice department files reveals Epstein interacted with six CBP officers. The officer investigated denied any knowledge of trafficking underage girls

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Verge headline: Mark Zuckerberg is taking the stand as social media goes on trial by Lauren Feiner Photo illustration depicts Mark Zuckberberg set against a field of Meta logos

The way that Meta and YouTube designed their products — allegedly luring users into a nonstop loop of taps and scrolling — is at the heart of this month’s bellwether social media trial, which sets the stage for thousands of similar lawsuits.

Read more from @laurenfeiner.bsky.social: buff.ly/ndKT7WQ

I guess a tent stake wasn’t available

Winter Olympics women’s ice hockey final: USA beat Canada 2-1 in overtime to win gold – live Rolling report: The United States came back from a goal down to beat their old rivals and claim the Olympic title

www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2...

Former Prince Andrew released following arrest in misconduct probe linked to Epstein Former Prince Andrew was released from custody Thursday after being briefly arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest was linked to trade data sent to Jeffrey Epstein in 2010.

Former Prince Andrew released following arrest in misconduct probe linked to Epstein www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/crim...

He has 3 sons. bsky.app/profile/atru...

This is a peaceful, comforting scene.

Lars Leber Photography
Summer sunset on top of Marshall Pass, Colorado

Salmon farm antibiotics found in native species An antibiotic used by the Tasmanian salmon farming industry is detected in native species more than 10km away from the closest fish operation using it.

Ex-TV newsreader says "nothing to see hear folks." What are her science qualifications? She "backs the industry." What about the other fisheries? Governed by idiots. #politas

The Corey Lewandowski Suite at the DHS Mile High Club. www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...

Multiple reports of ICE detainments, sightings in Lawrence; 5 arrests confirmed, advocates say Lawrence was swept with reports of ICE sightings and arrests Tuesday. Advocates say they've confirmed five people were detained.

lawrencekstimes.com/2026/02/17/i...