Guy Rubicon (Belgian, 1979) - Blue Night (2023)

Per Aspera Ad Astra

Zdzislaw Beksinski

anyone else get embarrassed when their self indulgent daydreams are like too self-indulgent? like oh jeez the telepaths are going to judge me

Democrats get a do-over: Connolly resignation is an opportunity to promote youth

Monday’s announcement that Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., is “stepping back” from his role as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee confirms what was apparent four months ago: Democrats made the wrong decision. Connolly, 75, had already been diagnosed with esophageal cancer when he laid claim to the position of ranking member on the panel, asserting his right to the position by way of his time spent in Congress. Dems believed his seniority trumped the 34-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and her claim to be the more gifted communicator.

https://www.salon.com/2025/04/29/democrats-get-a-do-over-connolly-resignation-is-an-opportunity-to-promote-youth/

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If you have a democratic representative, please call and ask them to vote for AOC for House Oversight Committee!

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some of my favorite woven tapestries, by Cecilia Blomberg:

Point Defiance Steps

Mates

Rising Tides

Vashon Steps

Olan Ventura — Still Life with Parrot Tulip, Poppies, Roses, Snowballs (acrylic on canvas, 2019)

#fuckin yoooik!

Sympathising with my mother but at the same time