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Paula Wirth

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Creative artist & content/community/tech Swiss army knife, in Oakland, CA. Pro-DEI, libraries, democracy, LGBTQ+, immigrant rights, vaccines, human intelligence. NO SPAM unless canned. πŸ–‹οΈπŸ“Έ πŸŽ¨πŸ•πŸˆπŸ“šπŸŒˆπŸ¦„ Art @theplayfulbrush.com linktr.ee/paulawirth

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The greatest problem with β€œleaders” these days is that they are all about being in charge, increasing their power, and stroking their own egos, not about service to their constituents, humanity, and the world at large.

07.03.2026 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Given that 6-packs are already 4…

07.03.2026 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Metal riding horses (3) in a playground.

Metal riding horses (3) in a playground.

And the playground equipment shaped like animals. (Also hot metal)

07.03.2026 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

ASCII and you will receive.

07.03.2026 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Is That All There Is ? / Peggy Lee
YouTube video by Jimmy Tzi Is That All There Is ? / Peggy Lee

My life is equal parts β€œIs That All There Is” youtu.be/3sWTnsemkIs?... and β€œQue Sera, Sera.” youtu.be/xZbKHDPPrrc

07.03.2026 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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two kittens are sitting in a pink toy car near a pool Alt: two kittens are riding in a pink toy car near a pool, and one of them is upset about the other’s backseat driving…

Car and Driver rates this a 2.5/10… but it gets good gas mileage. Please, big cars, don’t crush me!

07.03.2026 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a cat is sitting in a car with its paws on the steering wheel . Alt: a cat is sitting in a car with its paws on the steering wheel, uncertain what the future holds.

I am now ensconced in a Mirage of an economy rental car. While I am quite happy it goes, it is like driving a shoebox, and if my arms are comfortable on the wheel, my knee is quite bent. And if my legs are comfy, my arms are reeeeeaching… beggars can’t be choosers.

07.03.2026 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Cute little bastards. 🐧

07.03.2026 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Don’t give them any ideas, they would…

07.03.2026 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I can only imagine my open carport is like a display case for criminals, and that my old cars have been easy to target… downstairs got his whole car stolen this week!

07.03.2026 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Unknown just what else they fucked up when cutting the catalytic converter off. We’ll see. Got to make a police report and spend time filing with my insurance.

07.03.2026 05:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man walking in front of a red car with senorgif.com written on the bottom right Alt: Person kicks car, car falls apart.

One of the unfortunate Oakland experiences is having your catalytic converter stolen. Today was the day. 4th time to be hit, first time with this car. Sucks.

07.03.2026 05:09 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
Mochi, a Persian rescue kitty with resting bitch face, resting on a sofa with a blue fleece pad.

Mochi, a Persian rescue kitty with resting bitch face, resting on a sofa with a blue fleece pad.

Mochi does it way better.

06.03.2026 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man with a beard is standing in front of a mountain with the words `` rbf the force is strong with this one '' . Alt: Mark Hamill is standing in front of a mountain with the words ``rbf, the force is strong with this one''.

Today is a lesson in perfecting my resting bitch face.

06.03.2026 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

All hat, no cattle.

06.03.2026 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is amazing to me the number of drawing / sketch groups, pages, & events that use genAI images for logos and images to advertise and represent themselves.

If you don't even have one human artist to create art for you, why would I ever support you or consider you worthy of associating with?

06.03.2026 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I tried to get blood tests for hormone levels from my doc, and was told there wasn’t such a thing… I’m like, WHAT? Have to ask my gyn now.

06.03.2026 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It really is magic. Sleep improves, brain fog lifts, joint pain lessens, you name it… the fact that so many women are not offered this or have to beg for it… unacceptable.

06.03.2026 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Conservatives think all art should be statues of themselves (if male and white), religious figures, maybe some flowers, and Thomas Kinkaid.

06.03.2026 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We don’t need this kind of toxic.

06.03.2026 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love the neck rash, that was "chef's kiss."

06.03.2026 09:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Or younger.

06.03.2026 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I wonder whose death they are praying for?

06.03.2026 09:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Only the best people.

06.03.2026 07:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Persian rescue cat with tongue out, standing on a red couch with tongue out. Cat has eternal RBF.

Persian rescue cat with tongue out, standing on a red couch with tongue out. Cat has eternal RBF.

Mochi doesn’t require anyone’s approval.

06.03.2026 03:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a woman is sitting on the floor holding a cardboard box in her hands . Alt: Girl putting a box over her head to hide.

Also me.

06.03.2026 02:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The project for my students in Advanced Digital Design was to create a portrait "character" out of letters and other characters, utilizing one font or font family.

06.03.2026 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Chaplin portrait made up of Utopia font letters

Chaplin portrait made up of Utopia font letters

A Charlie Chaplin illustrative text/calligram I created, featured in the typography book, "Type Image" by Barbara Brownie.

Inspired by a Chaplin cigarette card, done as a sample for my students.

06.03.2026 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Well, if you see people as ants 🐜 maybe you can use the big glass in the sky to burn them πŸ”₯ πŸ”.

Great idea for tech boys who never grew up…

06.03.2026 01:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is my past, present, and future.

Same for records…

05.03.2026 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0