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Marijuana is still federally illegal, so it’s not as clear cut as that, unfortunately. When I was a state employee, testing THC+ was still a fireable offense even if the employee held a medical card. The state receives/utilizes federal funds and is subject to federal workplace drug policies.

One of the things that stood out to me when I visited Canada that I didn’t see much of in the US - there were signs everywhere explaining the funding source (with specifics). A plaque in the museum, a small shop sign near public parks, that sort of thing. It was really refreshing transparency. 🇨🇦

Small blue flowers bloom against a backdrop of green leaves and green grass. A wooden border is visible in the background.

People call these weeds, I call them the first sign of spring. 🌱 I love the turning of the seasons and the changes that come in my garden. My cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the crepes will follow soon. In moments like these, everything feels alright.

#gardening #weeds #flowers #spring

A six panel comic. In panel 1, a yellow warbler says "Hey, so I'm going to go out on a limb here". For the next four panels, it hops down along a branch. In the last panel, at the end of the branch, it sings a little song. I'm sorry.

Look I have zero excuses for this, but the idea popped into my head and now it's in your head, sorry

I’m south of you, but it nailed me this year too - been lucky the last couple of years, but not this time!

A grey and white tuxedo kitten looks at the camera, comfortably laying on a red-pink towel. Grey vinyl flooring is visible in the background.

This #caturday I wanted to share my third and youngest cat - Porkchop, also known as Pig. 🥰 She’s currently around seven months old and was found with Mr. Man - she’s been terrorizing my linens ever since. She has unique proportions - short legs, short tail, and a long body.

A nighttime shot of dark leafless trees and spruce trees with a blanket of snow throughout.

Popped up to Canada for a quick visit with my in-laws - exactly what I needed. 🫶🏻🇨🇦 Canadian spring!

I have shared this story, this thread, before - but I think given the state of the world, it's worth telling once again. Maybe it can help, especially if like me, you make art, and you wonder what the use of all of it is right now.

A paint palette in progress with five heart-shaped paint wells surrounded by grey and black. In the background is a paint palette and an open bottle of Amaco’s Cosmic Tea Dust glaze, and various bags of clay.

Most of my time lately: doomscrolling, petting cats, and working on my little clay paint palettes. This one’s going into the glaze load next week, fingers crossed that the glitter is glittering! 📸 is pre-application of the sparkly glaze. ✨

#pottersofbluesky #clay #handmade

Yes, it’s a 10% penalty unless it’s a hardship withdrawal if I remember right. If you weigh paying (10% + income tax) versus losing much more than that in the downturn - it may make sense to some, especially people who don’t have enough time left to recover before retirement.

This was actually really helpful to read. 💕

I'm fine with a period piece that's set in ancient Egypt though. Because they bathed up to four times a day. Their sewage system was on point and they've been cleaning their teeth since 5000 BC.

A playful Siamese mix cat is wedged between two black bags, eyes and ears in an attentive pose and claws out on the paws.

Happy #Caturday! The cat distribution system recently chose me for a pair of cats. 😍 It’s been a busy time getting them healthy and fixed, but here’s the long-tailed gentleman, Mr. Man! He’s a Siamese mix and extremely food-motivated, I predict a menace. 😵‍💫

I now have three cats - max catpacity. 🐾

Hey, artists, in case you were wondering if your work matters: I'm a scientist working on climate change and biodiversity, and I would not be who I am today without The Lorax, The Secret of NIMH, Watership Down, The Last Unicorn, and The X-Files. I know I'm not alone. Thank you for all you do.

Alright, I’ve hopped on @flashes.blue and immediately, I can say I personally absolutely love the portfolio option - a self-curated collection of posts separate from the full feed. It will be so useful in networking and I don’t need to juggle multiple accounts - brilliant feature.

More clay tools humor for your weekend!

Oh yeah, here’s that tiny paint palette I was working on a few posts back. Happy with how this one turned out! I’ve got a few more (different shapes) snaking their way through the process. 🎨

#pottersofbluesky #ceramics #handmade #clay

This whole thread is slap full of recommendations - definitely checking several out, figured I’d share too!

If you want some bold maximalist fashion and/or decor inspiration, some of the late Iris Apfel's stuff is being auctioned off next month.
www.doyle.com/auction/25ia...

Does this shape look more like a moon 🌙 or a croissant 🥐 to you?

#pottersofbluesky #clay #handmade

Fabulous 🇺🇸💥

I didn’t watch the game, but I did go back to watch the halftime show and 🔥 that was sheer ART.

Same.

I haven’t! A few of my friends went last year and said it was fantastic. Next year’s is in Detroit, I think!

Not this year, but I’m hoping one year soon!

It’s been sitting on my nightstand for a hot minute, you just inspired me to pick it up tonight. 📚

This is exactly what it’s all about! It’s not about talent or monetisation at the end of the day, it’s about the joy of creating. Ok, I’ll get off my soapbox now. 💕

A slipcast, hand painted mug I made several years ago - I have no idea where it’s gone but at least I have a photo of it. Maybe I should make another!

#pottersofbluesky #slipcast #ceramic #clay #handmade

Bowl featuring two astronauts in the foreground sitting on Mars at sunset waving at a rover that travels inside a canyon followed by its own tracks and looks back at them.

Bowl featuring two astronauts in the foreground sitting on Mars at sunset waving at a rover that travels inside a canyon followed by its own tracks and looks back at them. (Side)

Bowl featuring two astronauts in the foreground sitting on Mars at sunset waving at a rover that travels inside a canyon followed by its own tracks and looks back at them. (Detail of figures)

Custom bowl: a little family on Mars.

#pottery #sciart