jdb @jdb@octodon.social
Librarian, runner, baseball and hockey fan, art dabbler, and counter of things. I read a lot. I try to think more than I speak. He/him.
early WIP
acrylic on canvas
12x16" https://witches.town/media/5dDZnNyhxu80qZusvsE
I've been searching for years for says to cut down the costs of my art supplies, and more precisely pens and inks
I might have a few tips, if anyone's interested
I watched "More Than T" last night, a documentary sharing the experiences of seven transgender people. It was really awesome, highlighting the diversity of experience. I would LOVE to meet all of them, each of them being so unique and unabashedly themselves. At the same time, there's a real troubling undercurrent of really frightening abuse and neglect they have dealt with. As a cis man, this is shocking, but after hearing their stories, I see why it is. I hope that others hearing this will become aware of this and fight for their transgender brothers and sisters. Hugs to all of you.
Cloudy, but this didn't turn out too bad.
#eclipse https://awoo.space/media/NHJmHgyn4oPb32CTNwA
A Pre-Pantone Guide to Colors: Dutch Book From 1692 Documents Every Color Under the Sun http://cultr.me/1qJcJ7Q https://t.co/0tvEYoxouM
Captivated by this voice, as always: https://vimeo.com/225960105
(Having trouble posting today.)
Nine! Nine before noon!
I have already spoken to half a dozen people today. Blech.
Sometimes I'm really sorry that I took a day not paying attention to what's happening in the world. Sometimes I'm really glad I didn't.
I feel both ways about today.
Watercolor sketching setup, now with MOAR FROBS.
Left the urban out of my urban sketching this afternoon, just for something different.
Okay okay okay. Now I REALLY need your help. Which of the following travel stories would you most want to read?
- Taking the train across the country to Glacier National Park and not visiting the park
- Accidentally catching a bus to Forks, WA
- Driving through the night and happening upon Carhenge
?
Your choice will impact my career. Choose wisely, and boost this post!
We've been having a lot of discussion in the library about taking a more active role in campus diversity and inclusion. Doing a little environmental scan of other libraries' efforts, I came across this: http://www.cosmopolitan.com/college/a8587721/university-of-kansas-libraries-gender-pronoun-pins/
Way to go, KU!
Second painting class tonight. Didn't get to complete it, but like where it's headed. Really enjoying being in a class again!
That's not Henry Morgan, by the way.
always look on the bright side!😁 https://social.homunyan.com/media/xovGzc9yrKr9Wg9CGNU
"Why aren't millennials starting investment accounts and 401k accounts and buying houses and preparing in general like there will be a planet left in 50 years when they can start thinking about retiring while continuing to work until they drop dead at their desk?"
*gestures vaguely at the entire world*
I'm a parent of a millennial and a 14-year-old and I've been surrounded by college aged kids constantly since finishing college myself in the 90's. They give me a lot of hope for the future as it seems to me these generations are only improving with each year.
I appreciate Jeet Heer addressing the millennial backlash: https://newrepublic.com/article/144237/malicious-politics-millennial-bashing
