Jugglercat

We had to start something before they started something!

Seriously, they can't even come up with a new line. This is WMDs 2.0

Orange stripey cat sits in the center of his blue donut and stares intensely at the camera.

Contentedly curled
The fluffy orange filling
Stuffed in his donut

Happy Caturday!

Drawing of a black cannon with wooden supports that have ladylike feet in black pumps. The cannon has just fired, the fuse is still sparking and it is shooting out smoke and papers and a file labeled "Special Counsel Report V. II. Along the bottom of the file is the name J. Smith. Along the top edge of the picture are lyrics from The Doors: Come on baby light my fire / Try to set the night on fire...

From my sketch journal:
Pen and ink with a light amount of colored pencils.
Lyrics from Light my Fire by The Doors

Niceness says "Have a great day!" as you walk away.
Kindness asks "Are you OK?" and asks you to stay.

Thank you for this thread. I've enjoyed reading the answers.

You know you are with the right person when you spend your Valentine's Day afternoon together protesting fascism. 💖

Hard habit to break
~Chicago

People. That's what they plan to "store" in those warehouses. People.

Two sparrows, a fox sparrow (l.) and white-throated sparrow (r.) perch on the edge of a blue birdbath set in the snow. The water has bits of ice floating on the surface.

Drink your water, friend
Bitter cold hardens it quick
Ice will not help you

I feel like I've been offline forever. Between work and trying to keep the birds and wildlife hydrated, it's been a long couple of weeks.

The groundhogs have all learned to work together.
Now they get to hunker down and get 6 more weeks of sleep.

A sparrow (chipping sparrow?) leans in to take a sip from the bird bath. The bowl has ice crusted along the edges and is sunken into a dug out area in the snow.

Drink up little bird
The harsh winter surrounds you
Someday ice will melt

Don't forget to take care of yourselves, everyone.

Human beings are like parts of a body, created from the same essence. When one part is hurt and in pain the others cannot remain in peace and be quiet. If the misery of others leaves you indifferent and with no feelings of sorrow, You cannot be called a human being. -Saadi Shirazi

"Bani Adam," a poem by Saadi Shirazi. This translation comes from PROBABILITY MOON, by Nancy Kress.

Yes. The fact that things have intensified means we are having an effect. Definitely take a break if you need one, but always come back. Resistance is not futile!

Sketch of Liam Ramos, a little boy in a blue bunny hat and plaid coat wearing a spiderman backpack. Lyrics over his head, from Puff the Magic Dragon, read "Without his lifelong friend, Puff could not be brave. So Puff that mighty dragon sadly slipped into his cave..."

From my sketchbook:
Pencil and colored pencils
Lyrics from Puff the Magic Dragon by Peter, Paul, and Mary

Sketching makes you really look at your subject. Please take a moment to study Liam's face. You can see him trying so hard to be brave, but also the fear & sadness just beneath the surface. 💔

My message to governing Democrats:
Every funding vote that goes forward without tangible, vociferous, unified resistance says the system can hurt people and move on. The talk of Republicans growing a spine is useless if you don't grow your own.

YOU must set the example.
YOU must draw the line.
NOW.

Here’s the under-covered angle: “administrative” is becoming a magic word that replaces oversight.

The Warrant Trap: Minnesota isn’t just protesting ICE: it’s the test case for a new home-entry doctrine.
www.jackhopkinsnow.com

Sunlight shining through snow and ice covered branches that are criss-crossing the picture.

ICE is like Greenland
It freezes and halts release
Of the Epstein files.

Jan 24 is the new Jan 6.

Statement from Alex Pretti’s parents

His last act of bravery was protecting a woman from Trump’s ICE.

An albino chickadee looks straight at the camera from its perch in the yew tree

Moby Chickadee!
Always a joy to spot you
While filling feeders

I hope you all have
A little nature buddy
To keep you grounded 🪶

Crowd of protesters on a snow street

Attended the Mt Kisco rally today. Even though the snow was pretty heavy about 75 people participated.

YouTube video by Rally for Democracy Rally for Democracy - The Music Video

Rally for Democracy as an amazing music video they just recently posted.
youtu.be/jMwEcJCblzo?...

Snow covered trees after a winter storm

We must remember
That ice is temporary
It melts in sun's light

Blue jay stands with its tail pointing at the camera. There is a dusting of snow on the ground behind it and a gray stepping stone with a scattering of seed in front of it.

With gray clouds above
You must find other sources
For a blue morning

I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win
Mt Kisco, NY
#ICEOutForGood

Ink sketch of Renee Nicole Good. Quote haloed above her head reads "Renee sparkled. She literally sparkled."

From my sketchbook
Used my Micron 03 only. I'm trying to be less afraid of mistakes and try sketching in ink.

Quote is from Becca Good. My heart breaks with sadness for Renee's family. May her sparkle fill and heal their hearts. 💔

I've heard some opinions that the ICE agent that murdered Good had PTSD from a traumatic incident with a vehicle. I want to point out that most women regularly suffer PTSD from traumatic incidents involving men.

Ink sketch of a leaky oil drum labeled US Constitution. A massive leak along the rim is labeled Epstein Files. Smaller leaks are labeled "bribes," "economy," "rule of law abuses," and "Jack Smith testimony"

From my sketchbook:
Purple and black ink (because I keep forgetting the 01 Micron in my case is purple)

"Really love your peaches/Wanna shake your tree"

The Joker - Steve Miller Band

Amazing what some people will do to distract from their terrible leadership and the Epstein files.

Orange cat yawns as he reclines on a pillow with sun spilling over him and his comfy spot.

Haaaappppy New Year!

May the new year bring
the light of truth shining in
all the dark places.