Haven’t Seen the Worst of It Yet
The ocean is probably just as dirty as any river but oceans hide it better. If someone mentions the ocean, what words come to mind? “Beautiful,” “mysterious,” “calming.” But if someone mentions the river? Well. [...]
Self-Titled
Click to enlarge. “Self Titled.” Found object collage; 2” x 4.5”.
2024 Instagram Top Nine
Click to enlarge We’re in the second half of December which means it’s time for my Instagram Top nine! You can follow me there @hardpressedjess, but of course I’m happy to have anyone [...]
Foos Gone Wild
If you throw a beaded necklace to a foo, the foo will take off their scowl and show you their smiles. Graffiti seen on the southwest steps of the I Street Bridge in Sacramento. Artist [...]
2023 Instagram Bottom Nine
I’ve been sick this week so it’s coming later than threatened, but here are my Bottom Nine Instagram posts. As in years past, my dad jokes make up most of the list; I guess there’s [...]
2023 Instagram Top Nine
It’s the last week of 2023 so it’s time for a year-end review with my Top Nine Instagram posts! Since you all are such a kind and supportive bunch, you always give my announcements and [...]
Christmas Regret
Merry Christmas from the Baggs and Skywalker families!
2022 Instagram Favorite Nine
Last week I showed off my Top Nine instagram posts, and Tuesday I confessed to my Bottom Nine, but I like to end this yearly tradition of Instagram memories with my Favorite Nine! These are [...]
2022 Instagram Bottom Nine
Last week I showed off my Top Nine instagram posts, but this week it’s time for some masochism with a look at my Bottom Nine! Some of my favorite pieces are here, so I must [...]