I made this for my friend's daughter who is trying out pottery. I've been making her little instructional videos and this one is a timelapse of me trimming and putting a handle on a mug. Thought I would share in case you guys find this interesting.

Someone shared this with me who said it had been circulating in the Hasidic community. Will likely offend a lot of people these days.

Hi everyone, I haven't been active in Solid Ground for a while, but I am still alive and kicking! I now work as personal assistant to a mind-bendingly weird and diva-esque artist-lip-syncher-performer named Fiona Blueberry. She is blissfully clueless about politics and seems to be completely unaware of the culture wars. Working with her is a breath of fresh air. If you need a mood lift, I encourage you to watch this video we made together. Happy 4th, everyone! Wishing you fun/love/peace on this holiday. :) www.fionablueberry.com

Washington state employees received this message today from the state Office of Equity. The original message is long, so I'll just share the 5 ways to help make Ramadan easier for coworkers, without comment:

"We have many Muslim employees across Washington’s government enterprise. Here are 5 ways you can help make Ramadan easier for Muslim employees and colleagues:

1. Flexible Scheduling: Inquire if Muslim employees require flexibility in their schedules to allow for an earlier or later start time, or a longer lunch. A Muslim’s preference will depend on their personal lifestyle.

2. Consideration for Meeting Times: Ask Muslim employees about their preference for meeting times and duration of meetings throughout the week. This ensures inclusivity and respect for their religious commitments.

3. Virtual Meeting Etiquette: Ensure Muslim employees feel comfortable with opting to keep their camera off during virtual meetings.

4. Workload Management: Ask Muslim employees about the heaviness of ...