Lorraine Weiss

Brassavola Nodosa "Little Stars". I have it naturalized all over my yard. When it blooms, it is one of the most night fragrant orchids. One of the perks of gardening in Southwest Florida. The entire yard smells like heaven when the sun goes down. #Gardening

65. What the heck? I've spent most of my life dealing with crushing social anxiety. From here on, I'm going to focus on my art and going to enjoy. Maybe this will be the age of no more panic attacks.....

But I actually got to wear a jacket this morning while walking the dogs!

Who are the domestic terrorists again?

In honor of dio de los muertos. Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas. #BlueSkyArtShow #Autumn

I'm late today! Here's a painting of a trio of Common Moorehen chicks because we don't have Autumn in Florida. They're so ugly, they're cute! Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas. #BlueSkyArtShow #Autumn

“They think that they’re tough. They have no idea how tough we are. They think that they’re hardcore. We are so much more hardcore than they are.”

--Stephen Miller speaking to Memphis police earlier this month.

I have a very bad feeling about this...

The real Florida. Not palm trees and flamingos but a unique ecosystem that's being bulldozed every day. Walk inside the forest and you'll understand the beauty. #BlueSkyArtShow #Inside

Of all of the recent creative names I've seen for the orange buffoon, I'd have to say my favorite at the moment is Shitler. I've been chuckling all afternoon. Laughter takes away his power.... #Resist

Sigh. I know we are all looking at the same economy. The same threats to income, food & energy. But some of us are more vulnerable than others.
Let's make sure we help each other when we can

And I've just got a bumper sticker that says "One day we'll wake up to his obituary". Guess I'd better up my game.

Perfect! Another option would be playing "Baby Shark" on loop and loud. Give them an earworm that they can't get out of their head! 🦈🦈🦈

Don't be. That was one stinky stingray. 🤢

I usually drag my easel out front and paint by the garage. But every once in awhile when I paint with the Fort Myers Beach Art Association doing Plein Air I get lucky. This is about the best Plein Air spot I've come across so far. There was a dead stingray close though, so the view was odiferous.

Breaking: The Supreme Court is now officially considering taking up a case overturning same-sex marriage.

This is the first time in history the court has considered rolling back this right.

That is an excellent idea! I am actually old enough that Jerry Springer spoke at my high school graduation back in the day. That was right after he paid the lady with a personal check...SMH....

Fort Myers No King's Protest on Saturday had 5,500 people in attendance at two different locations (5000 + 500). I'm so proud of my community! Looking forward to the next time. Good job Fort Myers!!!! #nokings

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I appreciate that. Still a little iffy with technology so thank you so much!

I was interviewed by the news press yesterday. It's on their Instagram account. It's so important to speak up.

See the difference? 👀

#NoKings

Thank you!

A beautiful day to rage against the regime. At least a couple of thousand showed up today in Fort Myers. #nokings

Bruised and battered but definitely more vertical than horizontal, the Anna makes her way out to sea. She survived being tossed into a pile during Hurricane Ian. I love painting shrimp boats! Acrylic on Gallery Wrap Canvas #BlueSkyArtShow #Vertical

One liar knows another.....

It's sad.

Today's orchid project. Incorporate a plant stand into the Areca Palm and repot all of the pot bound phalanopsis orchids. Looking forward to seeing them bloom! #Gardening

Controlled burn?

On this date, Matthew Shephard died 27 years ago. He was beaten, tortured, and left for dead on fence for being gay. Please keep him and his wonderful mother Judy in your thoughts. And let's all work for a world where such horrific things do not happen to anyone. ❤️🏳️‍🌈