In today’s context, this painting absolutely makes my heart ache.

Tuxedo cat curled up in a cardboard box

Pepper in her safe space. Happy #caturday

Obvious to say this, but the actual function of the smear job isn't to make us ask about his aunt, it's to show us the words "hijab" and "9/11" in a headline with his photo.

Growing up, that is exactly how my parents kept us fed. Food stamps and government cheese, peanut butter, powdered milk, etc. My dad worked a full time, union laborer’s job and my mom was mentally disabled and couldn’t work. And yes this was in a red state

I’m looking forward to putting on socks without it turning into an aerobic workout!

I’m going to be laid up recovering from hip replacement surgery in a few weeks. Thank you for the recommendation for my recuperation! And feel better!

Ice cream would be a nice follow up to the chips and queso that were my dinner

I truly admire your ability to find timely artworks for every occasion

And seniors VOTE!

I am in love with Clyde.

And let’s not forget “snappy dresser”!

Tuxedo cat laying on a quilt on the back of a sofa

It’s #caturday!

I’m turning 70 next birthday. It has been a very strange experience teaching the children of former students and a coworker who was a student my first year teaching

This is the story we need right now. There are still good people in this world.

Grade 8 WIP. Portraits of two contrasting characters, one rendered in warm colors, second in cool. Everything thing gets deconstructed and reassembled ala Yaakov Agam. Avery meaty and challenging project!

My son and daughter in law are long time Chicagoans. I visit often and it is by far my favorite US city!

I would have loved to have had you as a high school teacher!

Compassion is one of those things that the more you give, the more you have.

He seems to not be aware how many people do their jobs on computers these days.

We need to be more like our pets

“The nicest veterans...the kindest and funniest ones, the ones who hated war the most, were the ones who'd really fought.”
- Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse-Five

Keystone Cops

Whether they're blaming vaccines and Tylenol, or selling dubious "remedies," what they're really doing is promoting the perception that families (and especially mothers) can prevent and treat Autism. And thus also the perception that people with Autism and their families don't need social support.

Tuxedo cat laying on brown printed fabric next to hand weights

Pepper can’t decide between sewing or working out.

Middle school art teacher here. I frequently use zines as part of my curriculum and students love them! They are adaptable to endless topics and really support individual creativity!

As an aside, I lived in Tokyo for three years, as a SAHM. An amazing experience

As a middle school teacher this is my cohort. It was devastating to watch

A big reason why it is under utilized is that most insurance companies don’t cover the cost. I am fortunate that I could afford the $100 fee. And 0% calcification. 🙂

Aug 17, 3 police officers & a dog were shot in Utah. 2 officers died.

Today 5 police officers were shot in PA. 3 died.

In both cases officers were responding to domestic violence.

Seems like keeping abusers from having guns might be more important than censoring comedians.