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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Party vibes in San Francisco complete with marching band as we peacefully assemble to demonstrate on #NoKings Day #FlagDay

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Eric Schmeltzer @ericschmeltzer.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

This story doesn't mention that Donald Trump said at this event he would label those protesting Tesla as domestic terrorists and would punish them. I'm just wondering how and why that was left out of this story and not the lede to it. @tylerpager.bsky.social ? www.nytimes.com/2025/03/11/u...

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Trump Poses With a Tesla, a Move Aimed Solely at Helping Musk

President Trump has spent years bashing electric vehicles. But with Elon Musk by his side, he said he would buy a bright red one.

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Working from small color copies of photos: Four watercolor panorama landscapes in 4 hours today as part of a class in Palo Alto. Each is 7.5x22. None is completely finished. They mostly need more darks and some fine tuning but I’m generally happy with results.

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Abbey Rhodes @abbeyr28.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Outstanding webinar this afternoon with Heather Cox Richardson and Simon Rosenberg. Three, among many, take-aways: 1) We need to put pressure on our elected leaders. 2) We need to act out. Trump hates protests. 3) We are are stronger than we know. @hcrichardson.bsky.social @simonwdc.bsky.social

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Dare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

The problem with Democratic Party is that no one takes them seriously because they don’t take themselves seriously. You can’t simultaneously argue Trump is a fascist intent on destroying democracy but your major response is to wear a pink suit to a speech, and expect to be taken seriously.

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

If, for example, Trump says nobody is allowed to dance, on penalty of death, he has no legal power to make that declaration and no power to enforce it, but if everyone stops dancing it's as good as if he did. Reporting as though Trump has these powers helps give him those powers.

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Shocking But Not Surprising Strikes Again (and Again)

The Caprices of the Oligarchs Shocking but not surprising is a phrase I've often reverted to in the past eight years, for things that are both hideous and predictable, maybe transgressive against the...

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U.S. Representative Al Green @algreen.house.gov · 06/03/2025

Last night I stood up for those who need Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Democrats will never abandon the fight to make sure every American has a safe, healthy, and financially secure life. #ISaidWhatISaid

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Martha Crawford @whatashrinkthinks.com · 06/03/2025

I’m imagining people sitting in a bank while it is being looted and robbed holding little signs that say “this is theft” And other people being a little rude and yelling a little at the robbers who are demanding respect & who want to kill literally everyone

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Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

At this point, we really need to face Democratic leadership complicity. With notable and courageous exceptions we can all easily identify by name, they’re clearly beholden to the same billionaire donors and foreign interests as the Republicans. I wish that weren’t the case.

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JB Pritzker @jbpritzker.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Donald Trump is lying to you.

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Putting a light on democracy! San Franciscans assembled peacefully across from City Hall rather than listening to the lie-monger in chief! Drivers are showing their support with their horns. My favorite sign today ELECT A CLOWN, EXPECT A CIRCUS! #ProtestTrump

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I had the pleasure of reviewing Twyla Tharp Dance’s performance at Cal Performance this past weekend. This dynamic 60th Anniversary. program features live musical accompaniment by Third Coast Percussion performing Philip Glass. My thoughts here www.jen-norris-dance-rev.com/post/review-...

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Review: Twyla Tharp Dance Diamond Jubilee, February 9-11, 2025, presented by Cal Performances at Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley

“Quintessentially Tharpian” is what I would have titled the Twyla Tharp Dance program, presented February 9 - 11 in Berkeley by CAL Performances, as part of a nationwide tour celebrating the 60th anni...

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stansfo.bsky.social @stansfo.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Glad to be among the Protesters outside Tesla in San Francisco chanting Trump Must Go and People Over Profits, Stop the Coup Many motorists showing their support with their horns as they drive down US101 past the signs and flags and 100’s of people lining the road.

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

This week’s assignment for 2D Art was to create a 3 color cut paper artwork. I used a photo of my friend Wendy Rein performing on the outdoor stage at Jacob’s Pillow a while back. I chose to leave some pencil line work rather than overcrowd or unbalance the image with too much heavy foliage. #art

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Pritzker: If we don’t want to repeat history, then for god’s sake, in this moment, we better be strong enough to learn from it.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Dark Pence is back.

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

I just called my reps with @5calls.org, you should too: 5calls.org I demanded Senators Padilla and Schiff move to impeach President Trump for his defiant and ongoing disregard for Constitutional law.

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5 Calls

Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I am proud to share my orchid which is forming buds. This drawing is one of two 4x6 ink drawings for my 2D Art class at City of College of San Francisco. Spent and hour on it this morning before dance class. Now I’m at Berkeley Rep with my mom for a matinee of “The Thing About Jellyfish”

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

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Review: Twyla Tharp Dance Diamond Jubilee, February 9-11, 2025, presented by Cal Performances at Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Yesterday, at a service at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. Episcopal Bishop, Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, publicly called out Trump asking him to be merciful to LGBTQ & immigrant ppl. In response he wrote nasty posts about her on his socials. Let’s send postcards of support her way. See photo

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Huge homeless sweep and cleanup taking place on McKinnon near Toland adjacent Amazon PRIME warehouses and delivery depot. Motor homes etc SFPD and SFDPW. At least it’s not raining. Clean is great but people need solutions not further displacement.

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Big Patti @darealpattimayo.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

On Martin Luther King Jr Day, we shall remember the woman who shattered ceilings to be to the first Black/Asian woman to be the American Vice President. Thank You Kamala Devi Harris for all of your work these past 4 years 🙏🏾 #kamalaharris #martinlutherkingjr #blacksky

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Something about my 5x7 sketch book has been inspiring some strong #watercolors Today’s offering a #horse for my friend Beth’s birthday.

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Good Morning Bluesky Made a little art this morning. I pledged to make few unnecessary purchases in the first quarter of 2025 (and perhaps beyond). So using existing supplies I am making greeting cards for each recipient, rather the lm purchasing.. This rabbit watercolor is for my friend Evelyn.

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Had the privilege of seeing Yang Liping’s Rite of Spring performed by Peacock Contemporary Dance Co from China. It is transcendent. Thanks to @StanfordLive for co-commissioning this work and finally presenting ting this production originally slated for Feb 2022. Worth the wait.

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Perhaps 100 people waiting in line to pickup food at Honey Baked in Colma #Thanksgiving ritual?

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

The house is dressed and ready for doors to open for a fully sold-out Carmen at San Francisco Opera. Tonight is special because Thomas Kinch is singing Don Jose. One night only

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Correction: Smuin’s Christmas goes to Mountain View and San Francisco only, not Carmel First act was as marvelously eclectic as ever. A celebration of not only the season but also all that ballet can encompass.

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Happy to be ringing in the holiday season with an opening weekend performance of Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s ‘Smuin’s Christmas Ballet’ at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. This show will tour over the next 6 weeks to Mountain View, Carmel and San Francisco. #dance

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Saw an amazing aerial dance work in progress showing by Megan Lowe and Roel Seeger at Bandaloop in Oakland this evening. Flying so close to the floor, with speed and grace. It was thrilling to be so close to these powerful and skilled artists.

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Good morning from Bernal Hill. A break in the rain at sunrise. Happy Friday!

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I’ve made so many friends and always feel welcome at Rhythm and Motion dance classes in San Francisco. Many of us keep dancing into our 70’s just to be together.

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

The bestsellers list here shows me people (who buy books and buy them from good sources) are getting ready. Timothy Snyder, Masha Gessen, Jason Stanley, Mariam Kaba and Kelly Hayes, Octavia Butler. (And Hope in the Dark!) Wish this was the mindset of those in power. bookshop.org/lists/booksh...

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Bookshop.org Best Sellers of the Week

Jump into our most popular books from last week, which include nonfiction by Indigenous authors, Samantha Harvey's recent Booker Prize–winning novel, and plenty of political picks sparked by the recen...

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Watercolor skies Practice and experimentations Volcano in the distance Painting by moi

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Jen Norris SF @thejennorris.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

What a great show tonight by countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo and pianist Bryan Wagorn. Singing everything from Handel to Verdi to Glass to Gershwin. Fun encore, a duet from Marriage of Figaro where he sang both the male and female roles twirling to indicate a character change. Delightful!

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