SallyPaul

SallyPaul, 13 days ago to Bloomscrolling

It’s been a rough week but the beauty I find in my gardens always brings me peace. The columbine and trillium are especially lovely right now. #bloomscrolling #nativeplants

A single white trillium among a sea of wild ginger, both native shade-loving plants here in the mitten.

SallyPaul, 2 months ago to detroit

On Saturday, we visited the fabulous Detroit Institute of Arts. I'd almost forgotten what a gem we have so very close to home. While the museum has SOOO many fantastic pieces, the Detroit Industry Murals (1933) by Diego Rivera never fail to amaze. #detroit #Michigan #visitDetroit (Alt-text descriptions came from the museum's booklet on the murals.)

Part of the south wall of the Detroit Industry murals by Diego Rivera in 1933. Depicts men producing automobile exteriors and doing the final assembly. There's a HUGE stamping press on the right. In the lower-right corner, Rivera included the patrons of the murals: Edsel Ford and William Valentiner.
The west wall of the Detroit Industry murals by Diego Rivera in 1933. Depicts the aviation and energy industries. In the upper section, Rivera warns about the potential destructive uses of technology by contrasting passenger planes on the left with fighter planes (accompanied by men in gas masks) on the right. The lower panels show the worker on the left and the manager / engineer on the right. The latter is a composite portrait of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.
One of several predellas that run across the bottom of the south wall of the Detroit Industry murals by Diego Rivera in 1933. This one shows Henry Ford teaching a trade-school engine class, standing next to a V-8 engine that Rivera turned into a mechanical dog.

SallyPaul, 6 months ago to random

Some good news. West Michigan library defunded over LGBTQ books wins tax support on 3rd try
From Bridge Mich App https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/west-michigan-library-defunded-over-lgbtq-books-wins-tax-support-3rd-try?utm_source=Bridge+MI+app&utm_medium=stories

SallyPaul, 6 months ago to animals

Santiago is playing hide and seek. Can you spot him? #DogsOfMastodon

SallyPaul, 9 months ago to random

#3goodthings

1. Trump finally indicted in connect with Jan 6

2. Former MI GOP attorney general nominee finally charged for breaching voting machines in efforts to overturn MI's election of Biden

3. Homemade shrimp vindaloo, cauliflower rice, naan, raita, and cilantro-mint chutney for dinner

gedeonm, 10 months ago to DoctorWho

Without a doubt, my favorite scene from all of #DoctorWho. Vincent Van Gogh Visits the Gallery 🥰 - https://youtu.be/ubTJI_UphPk

mishellbaker, 10 months ago to random

Looking for more folks on Mastodon who post kindhearted, inspiring, funny, and/or creative stuff and who rarely post to vent anger/fear/despair.

I am trying to minimize those emotions in what's left of my life and focus on action instead of rumination.

Account recommendations encouraged! Especially interested in content related to languages, gardening, science, Buddhism, fantasy fiction, games, archaeology, and self-care/self-help.

SallyPaul, 11 months ago to Michigan

#Bloomscrolling Some humble annuals in my big blue urn. Lovely Saturday evening here in my corner of #Michigan