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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Peace Love Justice Music #PowerToThePeople #HoCoMD What an incredible, energizing, motivating, amazing concert! ❤️🤍💙

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RavenMae @ravenmae.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If you're able to help Bennett's vet care, please do. If you can't, please RT the fundraiser? 💜 #UglyDogs

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Pupdate: She received an anti-nausea shot + fluids and they're doing tests, should get results tomorrow. SHE DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO EAT CHICKEN THIS AFTERNOON. 😱😭 We tried again with shredded chicken breast and chopped up pasta (rice got lodged in her nose) and she ate it. #UglyDogs

Bluetick hound glaring at the camera in the judgiest manner possible

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hey #UglyDogs - any good juju you can send Lulu's way would be most appreciated! We're at the vet's for GI issues. When it rains, right? #RescueDogs #DogSky

Bluetick hound with a purple leash smiling at the camera

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Sol @solexposure.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

To help w/ buying car parts - for today - buy any two prints in my store & you can pick out a third, on me. Get them framed, and the third will be also, on me. That is a pretty incredible Wednesday special! www.sol-exposure.com/shop/

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Store – sol exposure

This is where you can browse products in this store.

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MaryVarshini108 🐕🛷 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇦😷 @maryvarshini108.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I'm so sorry that your community lost this good, genuinely caring man. I can tell he will be greatly missed. ❤️ Awooooooooo!

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

We lost a true champion for dogs and all companion animals this week here in Maryland. Dr. Anderson listened, he cared, he diagnosed the most complicated situations effortlessly. He loved what he did. #UglyDogs can we please get an awooo? www.donaldsonodenton.com/obituaries/s...

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Scott K. Andersen D.V.M. Obituary Sep 17, 2026 - Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A.

View Scott K. Andersen D.V.M.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Lulu would like to remind you that dinner is six minutes late and counting and she is on the verge of becoming a dog-wraith. To be fair, one of us is responsible for dinner & that human is asleep on the couch after a terrible commute. But did Lulu climb on him & judge him from above?! 😂 #uglydogs

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Abby Koch @abbykoch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#uglydogs I haven’t posted about this before but my beloved kitty Violet has been missing for two weeks and I am devastated. Please send all your good thoughts to us so that someone finds her and gets her microchip scanned. 🙏

Portrait of a gray cat with green eyes, looking distinguished in a cat bed.

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Day 95 of #the100DayProject is another ocean study tutorial in which I totally failed to follow the image and went primarily by vibes. 😂 First time painting on fancy Arches cold press #watercolor block paper and honestly I'm blown away by the difference.

Watercolor painting of the sea: pale cobalt sky, turquoise water, and a white moon, sun, not entirely sure hanging low in the sky and reflecting on the water. Huge shout out to Let's Make Art and Sarah Cray for the tutorials!

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RavenMae @ravenmae.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Our @jordansbrock.bsky.social spent the night in the hospital getting blood transfusions for severely low hemoglobin. She's recovering at home & needs some iron rich food to fight anemia until she's able to cook. If anyone can donate Door dash codes, please DM her. Thank you from me n B💜 #UglyDogs

Sleepy gray husky with one blue eye laying in bed next to me

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Day 94 of #the100dayproject - learning a different technique for painting/sketching dogs! Thanks to toriratcliffeart (on IG) for the fabulous tutorial! #MixedMedia #watercolors

Watercolor Dalmatian done in a splattered paint technique - the spots are brown and the boat is brown with pink and the left eye is a light blue into brown.

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Kermit Thorsson showed up earlier on the patio umbrella! Here he is with his background bestie, Jimmy From Kuwait! #UglyDogs #FrogSky #NativeGardening

Close up of a smol froggie, brown and grey and tan with golden eyes, perched on an umbrella pole. In the background you can see an out of focus white dog with black ears, green grass, and some gorgeous bokeh lights

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Hi friends! Please enjoy this video of a bee joyfully riding the wind from our backyard fan! #BestDay #UglyDogs #NativeGardening

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Day 93 of #the100DayProject is another watercolor of the Howard County Conservancy's Montjoy Barn. Different style, different colors, I had a lot of fun with this one trying out techniques I've learned throughout my (admittedly extended) 100 days. #HoCoMD #watercolors #watercolors

Weathered barn in front of a cloudy blue sky, surrounded by slightly abstract green and gold foliage and fields

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Hilarious AI take on the painting I submitted for a nonprofit auction. An AI account weighing in on human-made art is definitely a take. 😂 #WatercolorArt

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Day 92 of #the100DayProject - I can finally share it! Donated this painting of the iconic Montjoy Barn at the Howard County Conservancy, which is part of their silent auction to raise funding for environmental education. Bidding is open now, ends 9/17. THIS IS SO EXCITING! #art #Imadethis 1/2

Beautifully framed and matted watercolor of a gorgeous, weathered barn with autumn trees in the background and autumn flowers in the foreground.

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Karen Zack @kjzack6.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

#UglyDogs the latest @blairbraverman.bsky.social podcast episode will restore your faith in humanity. Highly recommend.

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Karen Zack @kjzack6.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#UglyDogs new episode of @blairbraverman.bsky.social’s podcast! And it’s a double Blair day, as she’ll be on the @honestdogbooks.bsky.social Zoom for @jengolbeck.bsky.social’s new book Think Like as Dog. Buy the book there and get the link and extras!

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What to Carry, What to Burn

True Crime Podcast · Edge-of-your-seat survival stories, as told by adventurer and dogsledder Blair Braverman. How did Ada Blackjack endure a brutal Arctic winter alone? Why did one shipwreck crew wor...

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Day 91 of #the100dayproject - an atmospheric watercolor from another fabulous tutorial by Let's Make Art. These are challenging (to be) because you have to just kind of roll with it, but the best part is getting to splatter the paint in the foreground! #Watercolor #Art #IMadeThis

Summer sunset with clouds in the background, foreground Green fields and trees along with horizon and colorful splatters of flowers in the foreground.

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

RESULT: When Maryland adopted major restrictions on ICE earlier this year (we covered here: boltsmag.org/maryland-new...), just one Democrat in the state House opposed this: Delegate Frank Conaway. Conaway has been ousted by a wide margin in tonight's Democratic primary for HD40.

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Maryland Matters @marylandmatters.org · 16/08/2026

Most investors would be thrilled to earn a 10.4% return on investment, but that's the "bare minimum" Baltimore Gas & Electric says it needs to survive in its latest rate filing. It's nothing but a money grab, writes Paul Pinsky, and it should be rejected. marylandmatters.org/2026/08/15/b...

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Most people get by on less than a 10.4% return on their investments, BGE can do it, too - Maryland Matters

Most investors would be thrilled to earn a 10.4% return on investment, but that's the "bare minimum" Baltimore Gas and Electric says it needs to survive in it latest rate filing. It's nothing but a mo...

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Day 90 of #the100dayproject (yes, I'm still going!) was delayed but so worth it! Getting away to the beach and doing nothing but watching the waves & listening to the surf & feeling the sun and salt on my skin did wonders for my motivation. Based on a tutorial by Let's Make Art 💙🩵🌊 #watercolor

Blue waves featuring sparkles of sunlight.

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Pretty sure Jimmy and Lulu missed us while we were off on OBX adventures! As much as we would love to take them with us, they're far more relaxed and comfortable at home. We're lucky to have friends who care for them and love them as much as we do. Lulu approves the 1:3 photo ratio. 😂 #uglydogs

White floofy dog with brown face, black ears and black spots sleeping on a quilt on a couch.

Bluetick hound at the top of the stairs, yawning with great extravagance

Bluetick hound optimistically giving her paw in the hopes that she gets EVEN MORE TREATS in her immediate future

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Mackaracka @mackaracka.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Lets keep this moving! The actual need is over $6k, so we have a bit to go. #uglydogs

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Kat ❤️🐕🛷 🌻🇺🇦🌻 #UglyDogs @mrsa2003.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Sharing this for Kat Jr. (my son) King needs immediate medical attention and I’m grateful if anyone could donate or share. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ♥️ gofund.me/0b7be8261

A beautiful German shepherd prancing toward the camera in a sunny backyard

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

So needed this today! 💙🩵💙🩵

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Lulu. Is. Bored. She is also not impressed. That's it. That's the message. #UglyDogs #Dogsky #RescueDogs

Bluetick hound standing on the cushion of a recliner, staring a hole through the photographer

Bluetick hound standing on the cushion of a recliner, pointing to the left but still staring at the photographer because SIDE EYE

Bluetick hound staring at the camera in judgement, and the verdict is not positive

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WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore @wbaltv11.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

TORNADO WARNING in Northern Anne Arundel County until 6:45 p.m. | Updates NOW on WBAL-TV 11 News and in app: www.wbaltv.com/article/alert-day-th…

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WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore @wbaltv11.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Tornado watch in effect for much of Maryland until 10 p.m. | Right now: Watch updates on WBAL-TV 11 News at 4, 5, 6 and 7: www.wbaltv.com/article/alert-day-th…

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Dr. Redfern "Red" Barrett @redfernbarrett.com · 03/07/2026

Before you get snobbish about e-readers, remember that they allow large text for those with sight disabilities, alternate fonts for those with dyslexia, and can be laid down flat for those lacking mobility in their hands. That last point is especially helpful for me right now. Go e-readers!

A photo of a table on which lie an e-reader, cup of coffee, and Redfern’s hand in a brace.

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Lulu would like to point out that you are doing Saturday all wrong. #UglyDogs #DogSky #Houndsky

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Jimmy From Kuwait is an elite stairs-sitter: please do not try this at home. #UglyDogs #Dogsky

Fluffy mid-sized dog with black and brown spots, black ears and brown around his eyes sitting on carpeted stairs.

Fluffy mid-sized dog with black and brown spots, black ears and brown around his eyes sitting on carpeted stairs. From this angle you can see his butt is sitting two steps above his front legs, with his back legs just touching the stair in between.

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Day 89 of #the100dayproject is based on things I've learned throughout this process: colors, masking, bokeh, scraping. It looks similar to other scenes I've painted, but this one was all me just making up things as I went along. It was both exhilarating and terrifying. #MixedMedia #IMadeThis #Art

Three dandelion clocks painted on a background of light blue, darker blue, and greens

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Blair Braverman @blairbraverman.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

New episode of What to Carry, What to Burn is out today! It tells the story of José Salvador Alvarenga, a shark fisherman who drifted across the sea for over a year in a small open boat after his motor broke. This story, and José’s resilience, absolutely blew my mind.

A digital drawing of a small white boat drifting over a massive spotted whale shark

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Day 88 of #the100dayproject "Awkward Trees" All watercolor, all the way home. Also got to use my washi tape for the first time, so that was fun! Tutorial by @thiswritingdesk - many thanks for the guidance. Also, the soundtrack for this one is new from The Linda Linda's "Burning Out". 1/2

Tall trees, some deeply shadowed, in the foreground with a golden lake and a golden setting sun in the background.

Made with Daniel Smith watercolor paints following an online tutorial by Kolbie Blume on YouTube

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Day 87 of #the100dayproject - mixed media (watercolor, colored pencils, ink pens) Water is my happy place, specifically the ocean, especially when it's a lovely turquoise blue so clear you can see for miles. 🩵💙

Looking up from below the surface of the sea - lots of wavey blues with a bright reflection and sparkles at the top of the page, beams of light shimmering down

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Day 86 of the longest #the100dayproject ever in the history of projects is a recycled container I decorated to store things on a bathroom shelf! I'm pretty sure this counts as decoupage (a word I used to confuse with décolletage, with predictable results). #RecycledArt

A container covered in white tissue paper ft. turquoise and navy blue flowers with green and gold leaves, sitting on a closed piano lid. Mod Podge was involved.

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Jimmy, assisting with the native plant gardening (or weeding, in this case). Lulu, assisting with the mosquito repellent (aka fan). #UglyDogs #Dogs #RescueDog #Maryland #MarylandNativePlantGardening

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Lulu, living her best life between me and the backyard fan. 😂😂😂 #UglyDogs #RescueDog #HoundSky #DogSky

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

“You do not love her less when her skirts are torn, Her standard bloody, dragging in the mud, Her ankles fettered, chafed, her eyes cast down, Her ghoulish captors dancing her defeat; 1/2

Image posted by Sandra Boynton on Instagram, a poem called “Patria” written by Keith Boynton one year ago today. It reads:

“You do not love her less when her skirts are torn, Her standard bloody, dragging in the mud, Her ankles fettered, chafed, her eyes cast down, Her ghoulish captors dancing her defeat;

This is the time, instead, to love her more, With all the fervency of desperate hope, Which sees, beyond the black horizon, fire That may be battle, or the burst of dawn.”

-Keith Boynton

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

"Hey guys, remember that time it got so hot that the highway melted?!" This is from yesterday. I thought the RealFeel was exaggerating for effect (something with which I have a passing familiarity) until learning that our local highway melted, so that's fun. #MarylandWeather

Screenshot of a weather app showing the temp as 101⁰F with a RealFeel of 120⁰F.

Screenshot of a social media post from a local news source saying that the highway melted. It shows a photo of an entire lane buckled and cracked. Maryland, this is why we can't have nice things.

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Neighborhood groundhog checking into the backyard. Me or does it look like a side eye challenge for Lulu?!?! Zero dogs noticed. I don't even know why we pay All Dogs. #nomnomnom

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Day 85 of #the100dayproject is from an atmospheric watercolor tutorial by Sarah Cray. She gives color & brush suggestions and leads you through the process, but there's no sketch to base it on. She encourages you to do your own thing using what you have. #IMadeThis #Art

A pond with lilypads and reflections of trees and bushes and foliage and the sky around the edges.

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Day 84 of #the100dayproject is, well, you'll have to use your imagination. Watercolors, ink pens #MixedMediaArt #IMadeThis #Art

Abstract watercolor painting using new (to me) paints, salt, and ink pens

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Mickey Gomez @mickeygomez.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Day 83 of #the100dayproject is from another atmospheric tutorial by @letsgomakeart! Somehow I managed to position my moon and waterway so there would be no reflection *womp womp* 😂 Watercolors + watercolor paper #Art #IMadeThis

Night sky with green fields and a river and fireflies!

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