You need the merch!! Clearly you need to go to another show... or write them a fan letter and order some.

It's greening up in the valley! Time to start thinking about summer plans. If you are the kind of person who buys art, please note that my Colorado paintings are 40% off until June. I am on to working in my summer Maine collection now. And climbing, and battling chipmunks

Here's today's. I have been thinking about various versions of this painting for years. This view is perfect at all times of day, in all seasons... too bad the photo doesn't show the whole painting

OK, two days in a row of painting. Maybe I am turning a corner... this one is 6x8", and I'll probably adjust a couple more things.. but I feel good just getting back to trying.

I am having a hard time summoning the oomph to paint amid the distractions of the country going to hell in a handbasket. But I pushed through it today. It's a wishful painting.... wishing myself into summer and simplicity

65 years married. Happier and happier together

Think this road is wide enough for cars? Yep...

The non-ironic wonders of tech #1: using g google translate to translate a photo of our greek washing machine settings! I am happily flabbergasted.

Wild cyclamen grow here! And at least one old Citroen braves the hairpin turns and super skinny alleys.

We are not in the USA ... and it sure feels nice. There's some sort of festival going on... it feels amazing to relax.

Those would have been exactly my oicks

Sooo nice to leave our snowglobe for a day of sunshine and limestone!

Driving around my part of the world is pretty danged awe inspiring. I went climbing at Shelf road yesterday. A ridiculous drive, except so worth it for a day in the sunshine with friends

0 degrees Fahrenheit this morning. Which congressperson should I call next, about what issue?

Pretty crummy AI picture though...

In these crazy, appalling times, Someone still buys art that makes them feel good. My art even! I hope it helps, a little. I'll keep making it, regardless. This one found a new home last week. Please folks, support independent makers of things which make you happy. Buy from the little guy.

The queer and wonderful child I get to raise.

What does _________ have planned to counteract Musk and Trump's blatantly illegal and unconstituional actions, to protect our country and the american people?
(Pause to hear any answers forthcoming, join in conversation)
Thank you for your time and efforts.

right now. Congress and the courts must assert themselves to preserve the checks and balances.
I have two questions for you:
What is _______-'s reaction to Trump's statement that he gets to interpret and ignore any laws any way he likes?
and

especially by those in his own party. Republicans in office at the state and federal level must stand up, must re-assert that the United States is a constitutional, lawful country. We have three branches of government specifically to safeguard against power-grabs such as we are living through

my overarching concern is the disrespect to, and efforts to dismantle the very structures we have in place to ensure that our leaders act lawfully and that the voices of all voters are heard and respected.
Trump's latest statements that he is above the law cannot go unchallenged,

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Department of Justice, USAID, NATO, National Parks, Forest Service and BLM, to name just a few, as well as the efforts to completely erase LGBTQIA+ protections and everything to do with protecting and elevating the most vulnerable among us,

for our country, their blatant disregard for the law, the constitution, and the unwritten norms necessary to a functional democracy (or republic if you want to split hairs) is endangering the very governmental structure on which we rely.
While I am outraged at the damage being done at the

Please forgive me if I sound stilted.
I am calling to express my deep concern for how the legislative branch is rolling over in subservience to president Trump and unelected co-president Musk. Regardless of the purported granular end-goals of Trump/Musk's actions, some of which might even be good

I called Senator Bennett (Dem) and Congressperson Hurd today. Here's what I said. Feel free to use any portion useful to you:
Hello, my name is ___ and I am a consistent voter, registered Republican, living in ___ zip code ___. I am new at making calls so I wrote a script for myself,

This is our yard in Crested Butte, Colorado

We have received at least 18" of snow so far today....

I am having a hard time trying to balance my desire to stay informed and make my voice heard, with my need to be able to sleep at night, to find joy, to go about ordinary life. I will start phone calls again on Wednesday.

First draft.. the 4-way in summer