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What I love about Northern Mockingbirds is their audacity to sing anytime they feel like it. Call them the pop radio of nature. If there's a top 10 bird song list, the Mockingbird is singing it too.

Are real tree stumps hot pink? No. Do I or this chonky Northern Mockingbird care? Also no. โค๏ธ

21.07.2025 22:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Forcing athletes to review every minute detail of the game kills the joy of playing and watching sports.

16.07.2025 19:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
16 by 20 inch canvas. Background of painting is a galaxy with stars. Foreground has a pink manatee with stars in it's eyes.

16 by 20 inch canvas. Background of painting is a galaxy with stars. Foreground has a pink manatee with stars in it's eyes.

Painted another pink manatee ๐Ÿฅฐ

02.06.2025 12:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Picture of Painting -
18 x 20 Acrylics on Canvas
Bright pink manatee with a happy smile swimming in a galaxy that looks like an ocean. 
Painted by blind painter, Mary Beth Blevins

Picture of Painting - 18 x 20 Acrylics on Canvas Bright pink manatee with a happy smile swimming in a galaxy that looks like an ocean. Painted by blind painter, Mary Beth Blevins

"Pink Manatee"
18 x 20
Acrylics on Canvas

29.04.2025 13:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Acrylic painting of a Kingfisher bird

Acrylic painting of a Kingfisher bird

"Court's Kingfisher"
16 x 20 Acrylics on Canvas

17.04.2025 13:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Clay figurine of a beaver holding a book. There is a firefly on his nose. The beaver looks surprised. In the background is a painting of a canyon and water. The figurine is sitting on a slice of wood. 

Caption reads "A beaver and his book" Clay figurine

Clay figurine of a beaver holding a book. There is a firefly on his nose. The beaver looks surprised. In the background is a painting of a canyon and water. The figurine is sitting on a slice of wood. Caption reads "A beaver and his book" Clay figurine

A beaver and his book"
Clay figurine

13.02.2025 01:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nobody:
Big dogs: Time to sprawl out in the busiest spot in the house.

04.02.2025 00:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Caption reads "I was going to write the Preamble in script, but realized an entire generation might not know how to read it."

12 x 18 Acrylics on canvas board "Unamerican Audacity"

Description - 12 inch by 18 inch anvas board painting. In the background, light grey and purple, the Preamble of the United States Consitution" is written in gold all cap letters. "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

In the foreground is a large glass jar with the flag of the United States folded inside of it. Above the jar is a medicine dropper filled with green slime. The words "greed" are written in red and black all cap letters. The green slime is dropping into the jar, turning the water around the flag green and black. The artist logo says "MB" in the bottom right hand corner.

Caption reads "I was going to write the Preamble in script, but realized an entire generation might not know how to read it." 12 x 18 Acrylics on canvas board "Unamerican Audacity" Description - 12 inch by 18 inch anvas board painting. In the background, light grey and purple, the Preamble of the United States Consitution" is written in gold all cap letters. "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America." In the foreground is a large glass jar with the flag of the United States folded inside of it. Above the jar is a medicine dropper filled with green slime. The words "greed" are written in red and black all cap letters. The green slime is dropping into the jar, turning the water around the flag green and black. The artist logo says "MB" in the bottom right hand corner.

I was going to write the Preamble in script, but realized an entire generation might not know how to read it.

12 x 18 Acrylics on canvas board "Unamerican Audacity"

03.02.2025 00:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
"Walk to peace together" 18x18 acrylics on canvas 
Painting description  18 inch by 18 inch square canvas. Messy smears of reds and blues cover the canvas. In writing it says in big purple letter with white hightlights "walk to peace together"

Caption says  I won't pretend to have all the answers, but I have faith we can and will figure this out together. 
#theadultshaveneteredthechat

"Walk to peace together" 18x18 acrylics on canvas Painting description 18 inch by 18 inch square canvas. Messy smears of reds and blues cover the canvas. In writing it says in big purple letter with white hightlights "walk to peace together" Caption says I won't pretend to have all the answers, but I have faith we can and will figure this out together. #theadultshaveneteredthechat

"Walk to peace together" 18x18 acrylics on canvas

I won't pretend to have all the answers, but I have faith we can and will figure this out together.

#theadultshaveneteredthechat

25.01.2025 14:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Went on a first date and she brought me a little succulent. On our second, she brought me a bag of her favorite coffee beans and a copy of the book she's reading. I start writing my vows now, right?

24.01.2025 20:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm interested

24.01.2025 20:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you would've told me 20 years ago, I spend most of my days in excel spresdsheets, I would've laughed. How's your day going?

15.01.2025 17:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What if I spent a year making the stuff I've been dreaming about making since I was a kid?

01.01.2025 13:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Abstract canvas painting. Dark blackish blue background with bright dabs of red, orange and yellows to resemble flames. In white chalk, there are words that read "How much will they (crossed out in grammer edit fashion) they (I accidently wrote it twice but erasing them felt wrong so it stays. but back to the sentence. How much will) it take before you stand up?"  in big sister print handwriting. I tried painting the letters but I was impatient and had to get the words out. Art is like that sometimes. I hope you make something wonderful with the day you have.

Abstract canvas painting. Dark blackish blue background with bright dabs of red, orange and yellows to resemble flames. In white chalk, there are words that read "How much will they (crossed out in grammer edit fashion) they (I accidently wrote it twice but erasing them felt wrong so it stays. but back to the sentence. How much will) it take before you stand up?" in big sister print handwriting. I tried painting the letters but I was impatient and had to get the words out. Art is like that sometimes. I hope you make something wonderful with the day you have.

We're the adults we're waiting for.

05.12.2024 04:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Text above picture is "Grief during the holidays is weird cause how do you balance "I'm so happy to see these people" with "Everything in this kitchen reminds me of you and how much it hurts you're gone. So I painted this.
Picture is a blue canvas with yellow and orange palatte knife dabs of color. It is a slightly messy painting with textures. In writing it says "I wish you were still here". The canvas is sitting on an easel.

Text above picture is "Grief during the holidays is weird cause how do you balance "I'm so happy to see these people" with "Everything in this kitchen reminds me of you and how much it hurts you're gone. So I painted this. Picture is a blue canvas with yellow and orange palatte knife dabs of color. It is a slightly messy painting with textures. In writing it says "I wish you were still here". The canvas is sitting on an easel.

Grief during the holidays is weird cause how do you balance "I'm so happy to see these people" with "Everything in this kitchen reminds me of you and how much it hurts you're gone." So I painted this.

27.11.2024 21:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ever hear a song for the first time and feel like you've heard it before, but not in this life?

26.11.2024 16:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I got you

21.11.2024 00:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Painting of white stars on a black sky with nebulas of red and white that almost look like lips.

Painting of white stars on a black sky with nebulas of red and white that almost look like lips.

10 x 20 inch painting of the stars. The skies are layered in multiple shades of blue with white stars. If you stare long enough, it starts looking 3-D.

10 x 20 inch painting of the stars. The skies are layered in multiple shades of blue with white stars. If you stare long enough, it starts looking 3-D.

Another deep galaxy painting with multiple layers of black and blues. The intention was to feel like you were walking amongst the stars.

Another deep galaxy painting with multiple layers of black and blues. The intention was to feel like you were walking amongst the stars.

A 18 x 24 inch painting of a forest pasture scene. Left to right, there are trees in the background and beautiful rolling hills of lush green grass. On the right there is a large tree with realistic tree details with a tree stump sitting next to it. A family of foxes watch their two kits, baby foxes, play in a hollowed tree stump. One is inside and one is trying to look at a firefly. In the far right background, there's a Highland bull watching the family. Slightly transparent to indicate a forest guardian watching over the family. The scene is set towards at night with a large galaxy background full of stars. This was painted for a baby nursery.

A 18 x 24 inch painting of a forest pasture scene. Left to right, there are trees in the background and beautiful rolling hills of lush green grass. On the right there is a large tree with realistic tree details with a tree stump sitting next to it. A family of foxes watch their two kits, baby foxes, play in a hollowed tree stump. One is inside and one is trying to look at a firefly. In the far right background, there's a Highland bull watching the family. Slightly transparent to indicate a forest guardian watching over the family. The scene is set towards at night with a large galaxy background full of stars. This was painted for a baby nursery.

I don't know how I got on astronomy BlueSky but I paint stars. Does anyone like art?

15.11.2024 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A little salt in your fresh ground coffee before you brew it. Same effect.

14.11.2024 16:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

How do I get a job writing for The Onion's new website?

14.11.2024 16:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you're giving new tech to your kids or parents, set up the device before you wrap it. You'll be able to troubleshoot any tech issues, like no software downloaded to that videogame system or phone, before the big day.

Love,
A former tech support agent

14.11.2024 11:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My algorithm must love me cause you popped up quick.

13.11.2024 21:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I don't even know what to post here. All I did on X was check my horoscope and scream into the void.

13.11.2024 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I deleted my 12 yr Twitter account two days after the election and started posting here.

12.11.2024 16:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And the hunt to find artists begins

12.11.2024 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Image of hardcover book "The Lightmaker's Manifesto - How to work for change without losing your joy" by Karen Walrond.

Image of hardcover book "The Lightmaker's Manifesto - How to work for change without losing your joy" by Karen Walrond.

Here's a book rec for all my changemakers out there โค๏ธ
This is our darkest hour. Now let's bring back the light.

09.11.2024 13:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hey BlueSky - Heard y'all liked art. Here's some of mine

08.11.2024 15:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My little sister found raccoon paw prints on her school bus this morning ๐Ÿ˜

07.11.2024 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's what I did this morning

06.11.2024 19:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If you listen closely, you can hear the flannel shirts in the closet waking up from hibernation.

23.09.2024 12:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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