Alexa Doodles

We went to see Nirvana: The Band-The Show-The Movie in theater and it was genuinely one of the most fun films we’ve seen in years!!
It was also really cute to see how excited and proud people were to have Toronto/Ottawa represented

Lil crumbling castle commission!

Definitely, it's a good reality check for how much of a time vampire these apps can be though

If you've got apple or android, there's built-in options in settings!

I started using a screen time limiter and I'm terribly annoyed to admit that it works

Studios, you create stories that teach us to defend the vulnerable and stand up for what is right, so how do you justify defending the abusers? Why are their ideas so much more valuable than the ideas and safety of the people they victimize?

What will it take to make you see your hypocrisy?

Why is it you put out stories teaching us to be resolute in our values in the face of adversity, only to give in to pressure by ignorant bigots?

How do you rationalize making films with themes of justice and empowerment but are staunchly anti-union and lay off hundreds to avoid giving them bonuses?

Why are there still so few female leads in stories not revolving around femininity, romance, or parenthood?

There's incredible body diversity in character design, but why do main characters keep getting depicted with the same body type/silhouette?

Why are we still making excuses for all of this??

You make film after film about self discovery and 'being true to yourself' but draw the line at even the implication of a queer storyline?

How are casts of anthropomorphic characters from all over the animal kingdom more 'doable' than casts featuring non-white characters?

I'm tired of seeing studios make stories about self discovery, hope, and togetherness only to turn around and behave in ways that spit in the face of that messaging

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it's sickening how many stories there are JUST like this across animation spaces, despite how women and femme folks make up a HUGE growing percentage across departments. there's a lot of work still left to be done

...happy womens day!

In addition to dangerous, predatory behavior being protected, the fact that this studio, despite making films like Bugs Life, is still not unionized paints a grim picture of the work environment and leadership..

a cartoon character is running on a soccer field with a note in the background . ALT: a cartoon character is running on a soccer field with a note in the background .

professor layton enjoyers, RISE!!

If anyone's gonna have good indie game recs, it's Greg!!

Check out this thread for cool games to try!⭐

if i wanted to make an account go big and had no moral compass, id use the 'did you know-' style formula to rehash what we know about easter eggs/references in media with a splash of misinformation as bait for good measure

it's so easy to create content to farm engagement.. all you need to do is post the most lukewarm-nuclear opinion, repost media you didn't create, and/or present widely available information as if it was ground breaking

calling 🐚 #art

verdant flow 🌱🪻☀️ #art

Wait that’s sounds so good!! I love lemon 😩 The shape gave me the impression is was something very specific haha

Ooo those look so tasty! What are they called?

It's worth bringing attention to these issues because we tend to look at our neighbors, get distracted, and forget about what's going on in our own backyards

Please do your best to stay active in your communities, be informed on local events/politics, contact your reps, and be a good neighbor!

-Taking steps to privatize our healthcare
-Defunding education, healthcare, social work, arts, and more
-Trying to criminalize protesting
-Choosing to remain complicit in the genocide in Gaza
-Bloating police budgets
-Embracing AI Centers

and unfortunately much more..
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Hey fellow Canadians, in case you need the reminder, our leadership has been up to the following:

-Providing ICE with real estate, military vehicles, and more
-Pushing forward bills to emulate ICE's practices
-Espousing the same narrative as the Trump regime to justify war in Iran

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Picture of Marjane Satrapi alongside a quote from her. The quote reads: The world is not divided into countries. The world is not divided between East and West. You are American, I am Iranian, we don't know each other, but we talk together and we understand each other perfectly. The difference between you and your government is much bigger than the difference between you and me. And the difference between me and my government is much bigger than the difference between me and you. And our governments are very much the same... - Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French graphic novelist

Thinking about this quote from Persepolis creator Marjane Satrapi again.

a 3d stylized piece of a girl running with a large bubble wand, accompanied by a horse, a dog, and a cat, in a sunny field.

joy and whimsy

Illustration of a sunfish (also known as a Mola Mola) floating above an aerial view of some farm lands. A plane flies next to the fish, really putting into perspective of just how large the sunfish really is.

I think that if sunfish could, the would be sunbathing in the sky ☁️
#art

okay im done soap boxing for a good long while haha

I was going to post some art but then deadlines and headlines got in the way 🤪🤪🤪

To anyone who needs to hear this: please continue to invest in your local communities however you're able, try your best to make new friends, and do what you must in order to make sure you are housed, fed, and able to create another day.

Don't give up on yourself or your future. One day at a time.

It's a big complicated situation and everyone is dealing with their own unique set of circumstances.

It's nonsensical and naive to point to any one thing as the answer people should look to.

However, even though there is no clear answer at this time, all this of is not to say 'just give up'