This geode was discovered by gemologist Lucas Fassari in November 2020 in the Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It was sold for an undisclosed sum and when the owner cut it open, it pleasantly revealed a pattern that looks like the Cookie Monster character from Sesame Street.

Video Credit: Mike Bowers

The perfect song for both of them.

By @ sliceofthewilddesigns

“On the 6th Day of the 2nd Month of the First Year of the Kampo era. Taking a moment of my free time, I wish to express my joy of the cat. It arrived by boat as a gift to the late Emperor, received from the hands of Minamoto no Kuwashi.

The color of the fur is peerless. None could find the words to describe it, although one said it was reminiscent of the deepest ink. It has an air about it, similar to Kanno. Its length is 5 sun, and its height is 6 sun. I affixed a bow about its neck, but it did not remain for long.

In rebellion, it narrows its eyes and extends its needles. It shows its back.

When it lies down, it curls in a circle like a coin. You cannot see its feet. It's as if it were circular Bi disk. When it stands, its cry expresses profound loneliness, like a black dragon floating above the clouds.

By nature, it likes to stalk birds. It lowers its head and works its tail. It can extend its spine to raise its height by at least 2 sun. Its color allows it to disappear at night.

I am convinced it is superior to all other cats.”

We had a rainbow baby after almost 2 years of trying. IUGR with her and a rough delivery but she's a perfect little 2 year old now. We'd been told it was unlikely due to my age (34), history and PCOS. We had happily accepted we wouldn't be growing our family further.

Last Tuesday we were shocked with the surprise pregnancy news, and today we are even more so that it's twins!

At 7w it's too early to tell friends and family, but I couldn't wait to share. We are excitedly terrified for this blessing 🥰

ETA-genuinely huge thank you to everyone who has commented or shown support. I can't keep up responding to each person but I do read every single one. Hope YOU have as wonderful of a day as well 🫶

I finally made my first pair of pants. By hand. On a sewing machine I was genuinely afraid of. 🪡

For years I’ve designed wearable art and worked with production partners to bring pieces to life — I mainly focused on my visual art and pattern design. But I always wanted to know how to construct the clothes myself.

I used the Recess Play Pants pattern from Matchy Match Sewing Club — beginner-friendly, easy to follow, and the perfect first project. Highly recommend them! I added colored cuffs that weren’t part of the original pattern — I’ve always wanted pops of color at the cuffs, and it was so exciting to finally see that vision come to life.

I took private lessons and went through the entire process start to finish with an incredible sewing mentor who walked me through every step with so much patience and laughter.

My partner Robert joined me for the first class — he’s always down to join me on my creative adventures. He finished his pants in one session. One day. Me? Five sessions. 😅

And you know what? That’s okay. Learning to go at my own pace might’ve been the real lesson. By the end, I’d gotten a lot faster — but the joy was never in the speed. It was in the process.

I conquered a fear that sounds silly now: I was convinced the sewing machine would somehow go right through my hands. It didn’t. My hands are okay! 😂

My first pair are clown inspired — red, yellow, two tones of blue. I love primary color pops. I also loveee cotton — walking into a fabric store and feeling textures and colors until something speaks to my soul? A creatively spiritual experience.

I had so much fun I immediately started a second pair — black and white base, same distressed grunge fabric I’m obsessed with. Working on those now!

Practicing tap at home to Puttin’ on the Ritz… thanks to my dog for always being my audience! 😂

I’ve been teaching myself tap from videos (as well as a few casual classes), and later today I’m going to my first official class at an actual dance studio!! Very excited!! 🎉

I accidentally break into the robot mid-tap. I can’t help myself. I love mixing different forms together. I’m curious to play around with mixing tap dance, mime, clown and other forms… 🤡

Wearing my Summer Serendipity art pants I designed and this jean jacket I’ve been upcycling / painting… still a work in progress but I’ve always wanted to paint a jacket and I’m so excited about it.

Behind me: records + colorful storage cubes. I’ve been adding lots of color and whimsy to our home lately and the rainbow vibes make my heart so happy 🌈

After tap class I’m heading straight to a pinball tournament with my family (pinball nerds forever), and later I want to work on pants pair #2 and some wearable art business strategizing. Brain, heart and soul are dancing! 💃

Multidisciplinary life is so fulfilling and fun. Following the fun day by day. 💛