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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

During the ninth inning of the first Orioles game today, a fan displayed a sign behind home plate calling for Mike Elias to be fired

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This week I look back at a photograph I made over ten years ago. What does it reveal about my recent work, and how has my view of landscape shifted since then? The Long Question #2. One Photograph - Carowinds.

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I Don’t Think I Knew What I Was Photographing Yet

#2: One Photograph - Carowinds

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I enjoy talking about art, photography, and sustaining a creative life with my peers, but it can sometimes be hard to find time to have those conversations in-person. So I figured I’d write about it. My goal is to send these out twice a month, and it is 100% free to subscribe. Hope you’ll join.

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One Small Presumed Truth at a Time

#1: On turning 45, making photographs, and why I keep asking questions with a camera.

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Jonathan Danielson @jonathanin2k.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I had the chance to speak with Jennifer Jenkins, Director of the Southwest Center at the University of Arizona, about THE LOWEST BASIN: ARIZONA STORIES and Arizona Literary Regionalism for the Journal of the Southwest Radio Hour. I hope you’ll check it out!

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Jonathan Danielson – Arizona Literary Regionalism – Journal of the Southwest

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Deep down all practical O’s fans knew he would do this. He should have been shown the door after the draft and never allowed to make trade deadline decisions. He can’t help himself. Dude approaches his job like a fantasy baseball manager.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

One week ago Birdland collectively told this team “show us you can do this” … and they showed us that they can’t consistently beat playoff caliber teams. A personal gripe of mine is that fans have waited for a starting rotation this good for years, but that “dangerous” O’s offense can’t be found.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I’m slinging zines, books, and other awesome stuff at the Greensboro Zine Fest today. 12 - 4pm. Come on out and support local / regional artists!

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Growing up in Texas in the 1980s, I knew this story well as part of the state’s history. Juneteenth celebrations were a large part of summer. When I moved to SC in the 90s, I was shocked that no one knew about Juneteenth. But I quickly understood why once I began to study that state’s history.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

A publisher has asked for a $35,000 - $40,000 subvention to publish my next book. This is the easiest “thanks, but no thanks” email I’ve ever written.

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Leslie Gray Streeter @lesliegraystreeter.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

ICE detained people at my kid's school today, shaking him so much that he begged me to bring him home, but to bring his passport so he could prove he's an American. They are coming for us all. And now my kid knows. I hate this. www.thebanner.com/opinion/colu...

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Streeter: ICE detained people outside my child’s school and forever changed him

COLUMN | My son called me panicked as ICE detained people outside his Baltimore City public school. It’s forever changed him — and me, too.

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Society for Photographic Education official. @spenation.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We are so very excited to announce our 2027 Session Chairs! Be on the lookout for the Call for Participants, opening June 15, 2027!

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Greg Donovan @gregsdonovan.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

“Be kind, be respectful, and don’t overstay when others are waiting for a table” - @micahcash.bsky.social on the philosophy of @WaffleHouse. He sat in the booths of about 125 Waffle Houses taking photos of the world outside of their windows [ @atlasobscura.com ] www.atlasobscura.com/articles/waf...

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The Photographer Capturing the South From Waffle House Booths

Micah Cash’s journey to 125 diners was fueled by burnt coffee, scrambled eggs, and Southern hospitality.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Final totals this week before I head out on vacation tomorrow: 10 query letters sent Advanced conversations with two potential clients One formal book pitch meeting Reviewed a portfolio of new work from a close friend. So good and can’t wait to see where she takes it.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Why send another photographer? Janet Pritchard’s Yellowstone work needs wider recognition. gftbooks.com/more-than-sc...

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More than Scenery: Yellowstone, an American Love Story – George F. Thompson Publishing

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Received an email from the university I agreed to teach adjunct with this fall announcing pay increases for everyone because it’s us who make the university’s mission possible. [scroll down] Sorry, not for adjuncts. But “thank you for the energy, care, and professionalism you bring every day”

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

PSA to publishers that work in photobooks: You don’t HAVE to require artists to pay massive subventions. Even if you’re a nonprofit, business models exist that can cover that cost. I’ve yet to see one press who asks for money show a real distribution and marketing plan. It’s exhausting.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

This is really worth your time if you're a nonfiction writer. Some good reminders of classic advice and some new tips too.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Another Waffle House Vistas Wednesday! “Store No. 1892: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.” Prints available. This was the last photo made for the second edition and my third attempt at making one in MB. Finally got it right. Buy the book: bsgeneralstore.com/collections/... #photography #booksky

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The past two weeks have been an intense and stressful ride as a club soccer parent. I knew the jump from rec would be a shock, but I’m exhausted…and I’m not the one on the field surrounded by pressure, expectations, and the drive to not miss an opportunity. But I understand that as an artist.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Saw him play Saturday evening in Charlotte when he broke the tie in the 9th with an HR. Aside from one wild throw, his defense at 2B looked good.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The entire Cash family is enjoying baseball. So far this season we’ve been fortunate enough to see three college games and two single-A ones.

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Andy Kostka @afkostka.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

As she has for two decades, Orioles head groundskeeper is here late, watering the field at Camden Yards. Tomorrow is her last game. www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...

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Nick Fleisher @nickfleisher.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Canvas, the Strait of Hormuz for American education

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This is exactly how I feel. Thanks @kylegoon.bsky.social We’ve been patient. We’ve believed. We’ve been consistently disappointed. It’s time for Elias to go. Not only did the plan not work for the second year in a row, but the fan base feels like he didn’t try his hardest to make it work.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I’m so tired of services that I’ve used for years adding AI search and other dumb things that I won’t use and charging me more for it. Ask me first. Send me a survey. Make sure you have a cheaper paid tier that offers what I want, not what you think I want.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Living that late spring parent dream today: U13 soccer game one hour away at 9am followed by a 5/6 Coach Pitch baseball game an hour back home. If we’re lucky, we make it to the Concord Micro-Con to see some art friends and buy some stuff.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Last class of the semester and only 5 of 25 students showed up to my third section. Sigh. Making that adjunct paycheck.

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Matt Gabriele @profgabriele.com · 21/04/2026

i would like just one of these guys to spend even 5 minutes teaching at a regional public or community college before they pronounce Zimmerman is Columbia, Hopkins, NYU, Penn

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Thomas @thomaslstrickland.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

The New Deal brought power to the American South, gave my grandfather a job with the CCC (which is how he met my grandmother), and established the TVA where my mom worked until she retired, but please, do tell me how terrible FDR was.

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Peter Cullen Bryan, PhD @pcbryan.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

There is an idea that capitalism won in Europe on its virtues alone that belies the soft power exerted by American media (especially Disney) as propaganda. I could make the case that our present focus on STEM is also a direct outgrowth of Disney (Man in Space / Our Friend the Atom) as well.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Yep. I’m having a hell of a time getting a documentary photo project about this topic published. Either the publishers think it’s unimportant and low brow or they’re too afraid of the content because it’s too revealing about culture and they don’t know how to deal with that.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

My morning reminder that our culture has spiraled into selfish petulance. Which, all things considered, either helped get us to this moment or is a consequence of it. Just be better, people.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Before my oldest took the pitch today I told him, “Be Gunnar Henderson.” (I know, wrong sport, but I only speak baseball). Kid had three of his best shots on goal of the season. So I’m taking my own advice this week: Be Gunnar Henderson.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Disappointment in the inbox this morning despite putting everything I had into it. Book edits and new photographs while I wait on the potential publisher. Gotta teach three classes. Finish prepping work for an exhibition. Just a normal day, I guess.

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Jonathan Danielson @jonathanin2k.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We’re nearing one year since the release of my book, and I still can’t believe all the crazy fun things I’ve gotten to do because of it. I hope you’ll check it out!

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Dear high-end spa, please pay for a premium music subscription service. Hearing an advertisement for ZipRecruiter doesn’t quite support the relaxed vibe you’re charging me for.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Opening Day! Did I cancel my afternoon class to watch the O’s? Maybe.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Another day in soccer parent paradise.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

I’m with a client today, coaching them on their Annual Fund and current capital campaign. They’re a small, genuine, hard working historic theater that overcame challenges to create strength and momentum. Anyone can do this.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I had 23 students in my Zoom room when I started today’s lecture in my first section of Art Appreciation. Only four students remained when I stopped sharing my screen. Four. They couldn’t even pretend to care for 40 minutes.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Communicating with attorneys, business conversations with publishers, sequencing new photographs into the book draft, submitting presentations for a CFP, having one kid home sick from school… …yet somehow bathing my dog this morning was the most difficult thing I did this week.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Waffle House Vistas Wednesday. “Store No. 1449: Calvert City, Kentucky.” Prints available. I’m back, y’all. And there is no better way to say high than to showcase the most popular image from the project! The soul of this book. Buy the book: bsgeneralstore.com/collections/... #photography #art

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Kids are home for two weeks. I need to finish a painting commission. Oldest son’s birthday party is tomorrow. I have some client work to wrap up before the new year. Nothing is wrapped. Breathe, Micah. It will be a joyous and (maybe?) restful holiday break.

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Craig Calcaterra @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

The Vanity Fair photographer from the Susie Wiles story. Holy. Shit. www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...

Were there moments that you missed? Anything that happened that’s on the cutting room floor?
I don’t think there’s anything I missed that I wish I’d gotten. I’ll give you a little anecdote: Stephen Miller was perhaps the most concerned about the portrait session. He asked me, “Should I smile or not smile?” and I said, “How would you want to be portrayed?” We agreed that we would do a bit of both. And then when we were finished, he comes up to me to shake my hand and say goodbye. And he says to me, “You know, you have a lot of power in the discretion you use to be kind to people.” And I looked at him and I said, “You know, you do, too.”

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Waffle House Vistas Wednesday (Holiday Edition)! “Store No. 167: Hot Springs, Arkansas.” Prints available. I’ve visited many Waffle Houses during the holiday season, and some of them were quite festive. Buy the book: bsgeneralstore.com/collections/... #art #photography #book

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Paint is still wet on this canvas, so I switched to work on the book. I’m doing a full resequence and throwing in new images as I continue to query agents and look for a publisher. Always something to do, make, or refine.

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Frank&Stein @brandtandstein.com · 11/12/2025

Also, congratulations everyone who made something this year. A comic, a song, a film, a novel, a painting, a poem, a short story, a sculpture, crochet, embroidery, whatever it is. In this era of slop and theft, if you *make* something you are a shining jewel and I am so grateful for you.

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Waffle House Vistas Wednesday! “Store No. 1180: Durham, North Carolina.” Prints available. This photograph was a Christmas gift commission in 2024. Have a favorite Waffle House that you’d like me to visit? Let me know. Buy the book: bsgeneralstore.com/collections/... #art #photography

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Micah Cash @micahcash.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Hotel View: Tybee Island, Georgia.

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