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Finally, I present to you these gorgeous babies:

A fuzzy tricolored Australian shepherd, wearing goggles to protect her gorgeous blue eyes, a pink collar with a bow and a sign that reads "no kings"

The most adorable fuzzy, small, tan colored doggo who is proudly sporting a green frog hat and sitting safely in her person's lap

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And just a few more, because doggies ❤️

Absolutely adorable fuzzy off white dog with big eyes, looking right into your soul

The goodest black, tan and white corgi you could imagine, shown from the collar up, smiling at his person who is standing out of frame

A very very good black Labrador who was out in his snazzy turquoise bandana and sat for his picture with absolute patience (and was petted generously for his efforts)

A tan colored Labradoodle who came wearing her most patriotic stars and stripes collar and red harness and promptly got to work making people smile at her presence

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And although I'm not really a fan of dogs at protests, this one in Santa Barbara always hits different, with lots and lots of good dogs among the crowd. Here's a few of those goodest doggies:

Image of a tan Labrador retriever wearing a bluish green bandana and smiling at the camera

A tan colored good doggo wearing a blue harness with a free Palestine tag and one loopy ear - ready to be petted a lot.

The cutest little Chihuahua who has a saddle with a small figure "riding" in that saddle, holding a sign that says "no masters"

Grey and white absolute goodest doggo, just patiently laying on the ground waiting for pets

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 28/03/2026

We did our No Kings in Santa Barbara - solid turnout and no incidents that I saw. Here's some images:

A man standing on a street corner, wearing a striped prison suit holding a sign that states "no kings" with a picture of a crossed out crown. Behind him is a parked police truck.

A person wearing a very adorable, fuzzy furry costume (bunny?) holding a sign that says "furries against fascism"

A person wearing a costume that looks like a toilet in which a picture of President Trump is being flushed

A person wearing a green and tan frog costume with a blue bandana and a miniature frog on the collar

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No Kings in the City of Angels. #NoKings

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Now get out and vote in the midterms like your life depends on it, because it does. #NoKings

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Mack Butterfield @mack2114.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

No Kings is worth attending for the entertaining signs.

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Stand Up America @standupamerica.com · 28/03/2026

Headed out to a No Kings protest today? Know your rights before you go and share with your friends and family attending!

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Bahaha... Yes, my approval rating is also 100% among those who approve of me. 🤣 But also, did he just say "it doesn't take a genius to know you can't go above 100%" !? Did... Anyone tell tRump that, you know, Mr "we'll reduce drug prices by 5000%" ? 🤣

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Thank you!!! The weight of that thing is mind boggling. 🤣 At current silver prices I'm occasionally tempted to melt it down bc I could make SO MUCH stuff from it. 😅

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Peter Jelinek @peterjelinek.eurosky.social · 28/03/2026

Dankeschön. Wir können's gebrauchen.

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Humor ist vielschichtig.

CSU-Politiker Alexander Hoffmann: „Die Grünen entwickeln sich immer mehr zu einer populistischen Partei“

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This is pretty good advice

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Ah and before I forget - it is #Caturday so .. here are my two cat shaped loaves. 😺 🍞 💚

A dark tiger striped kitty laying on a bed with its front paws tucked under its chest, looking pensive.

A light tiger striped kitty laying on a pink blanket with its front legs completely tucked under its chest, also looking pensive.

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Anyway... For everyone who is joining us today - please stay safe. Stay positive. Stay engaged. We need every single one of us. Much love! 💕 💪 ☮️

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I know there are physical limitations for many. I also know there are financial limitations for many. I used to be right there as well. But still, 3.5%. We should be able to get there.

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We know that at least half of the population does not agree with what's going on, but I look around and the large majority of people can't seem to be bothered to actually spend an hour or two to make their opinion known? I honestly don't understand. And yes, I know I'm privileged.

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Alison the Resister @alisonwhite3.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Can anyone else appreciate how absolutely mind numbing the numbers are? Here we are on the morning of another no kings event and what we need is 3.5% of the people. (Yes I know the idea behind the number is a bit flawed but anyway).. just 3.5%. 12 million...

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I truly believe he would have all of us who oppose his position killed if he could get away with it.

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Art Candee 🍿🥤 @artcandee.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

No Kings is international! Hope to see U.S. citizens and allies abroad out protesting!

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Nina In LA @ninainla.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Please remember this tomorrow.

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Nina In LA @ninainla.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

In my experience (which is very limited) they do when they want a particular piece that's already made? But I'm sure the kind of customers who take time to really look around will be more likely to go to someone who does things similar to what they want...

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Here's a bracelet I made to order - well outside my usual work but so much fun and taught me a lot! #silver #metalwork #silversmith #smallbusiness #bracelet

Image of a hand and forearm resting on a jewelers bench with tools and materials and wearing a bracelet made from sterling silver, consisting of three slim silver bands which hold a large oval stone.

Similar image as the first picture, but showing the whole scene from the left side

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I've been reminded to post some of my work so I'll do this on this thread and just randomly add more... Let's start with this: It's an arm cuff I made with pieces from a school project, involving casting, forging and a lot of silver. #metalwork #silversmith #silver #925silver #smallbusiness

Image of a silver arm cuff consisting of two strips of silver joined at the ends to form a point with a center piece of a pagan goddess figure and two lizards facing her from either side.

Same arm cuff as the first picture, but shown from the side

Image of a person wearing the arm cuff on their arm

Another image of the person wearing the arm cuff, shown from a different angle

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It's both! But it usually starts with "I know you don't really make this but could you..." I don't think people in general have a very good idea of what's possible and what isn't and they seem to respond more to "hey, I like this person" or they're just randomly asking around?

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Go for it! Never get tired of talking about this stuff 😁

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ROFL. Well now you've fallen victim to one of my several post long replies. Sorry about that 😅 feel free to ignore me 🤣

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But also, do experiment! You're just starting out - every piece you make will find its place in your story! (And hey- a lot of what I'm saying is aimed at myself too. I've felt every bit of the same struggle you are experiencing! 😅)

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And lastly, I see what I think might be your style in some of your pieces. Even work done to course specifications will do that if you have a style that's wanting to break through. It's lovely btw! Embrace it, it'll keep you going when self doubt or lack of motivation hit.

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I also feel that it helps me expand and solidify my style. What works for you might be different and that's perfectly ok! 😊

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So for myself, I've decided to work on things that hold my interest and inspire me for the most part - but in order to challenge myself I take on requests that are outside of my preferred style as long as I'm confident I can do the customer justice. This is to keep expanding my knowledge base, but

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Ohhh, ok one thing at a time! 😁 Yes, I know what you mean - that is precisely why I started an account here (and thanks for the reminder that I really need to get on it and post some more of my own work) For your initial question- I think I finally actually got what you wanted to know...

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