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A watercolor painting of a path through a birch forest. The trees have slender, white trunks and delicate branches that reach towards the sky. The leaves are a blaze of red, orange, and yellow. The path winds through the trees, dappled with sunlight and shadow. In the distance, you can see the tops of taller trees, their leaves blending into a hazy green.

The painting is reminiscent of autumn in New England, when the leaves change color and the air is crisp and cool. It is a peaceful and serene scene, and it is easy to imagine yourself walking down the path and enjoying the beauty of the forest.

A pencil sketch of jellyfish and a fish. The jellyfish are in the foreground, and are much larger than the fish. The jellyfish have a bell-shaped body with long, trailing tentacles. The fish is swimming near the jellyfish’s tentacles, but it is not clear what species of fish it is.

The sketch is very detailed, and the artist has captured the delicate nature of the jellyfish’s body and tentacles. The fish is also well-drawn, and it looks like it is swimming gracefully through the water.

What does it look like when you fire a projectile into a clay replica of the human upper body?

A pencil sketch of a person holding a seashell. The person is cradling the seashell in their hands. The seashell is large and spiral-shaped, and it looks like it has been worn smooth by the sea. The sketch is very detailed, and the artist has used a variety of shading techniques to create a sense of depth and dimension.

Photo taken Jun 2018.

A watercolor painting of a snowman. The snowman is wearing a green scarf, and has a carrot nose. It is standing in a snowy field. The watercolor style gives the painting a soft, dreamlike quality.

Photo taken Dec 2019.

A watercolor painting of a banana peel with the words “STAY OUT!!” written in red capital letters above it. There is also smaller text that says, “Trespassers will be roasted by airborne reptillian.” The banana peel is brown and looks overripe. It is sitting on a white background.

A similar art piece titled “Comedian” by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan is a real banana duct-taped to a white wall. There are a few key differences between the two works of art. First, this image is a painting, while the Banana Duct-Taped to a Wall is a sculpture. Second, this image has text on it, while the Banana Duct-Taped to a Wall does not. Third, the banana in the image is brown and overripe, while the “Comedian” banana is yellow and ripe.

A watercolor painting of a calico cat sleeping on a bed. The cat is curled up in a ball. Its fur is a mix of black, white, and orange. The background is light blue. The painting is done in a loose, expressive style, with washes of color and soft brushstrokes. The colors are bright and cheerful, and the overall mood of the painting is one of peace and tranquility.

A eulogy to my mom’s dog Mandy. May she rest in peace.

Drug regulation should not be a criminal matter, but addressed by health care providers. I urge the DEA to drop this attempt to schedule more substances.

1. Personal Liberty: At the heart of the decriminalization movement lies the principle of individual autonomy. Adults should have the right to choose what they put into their own bodies, as long as their actions don’t harm others. Criminalizing personal drug use infringes on this fundamental freedom, treating individuals as criminals for making private choices.

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The Director of The Centers For Disease Control’s (CDC) Oral Health Division, Casey Hannan, fumbles during a deposition for the TSCA Fluoride Lawsuit when asked to provide documentation of the studies CDC relies on to support its claim that fluoride reduces tooth decay when ingested.

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A medical consensus of public health authorities around the world has considered water fluoridation at appropriate levels as a safe and effective means to prevent cavities on a community-wide scale. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention deemed the fluoridation of drinking water as one of the top ten public health achievements of the 20th century. There is little question that supplemental fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces decay, but at what cost?

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