Michelle Rapp, Salting the Ice

2020 really fucked us up.

I don't even know, friend.

I'd like to think it was trying to start WWIII, but it was probably something to do with reneging on his promise to create a crypto reserve.

Found out my seed oil hating, raw milk drinking, "wrote RFK Jr. on my presidential ballot" in-law is *finally* disappointed in Trump.

I...I guess better late than never?

::facepalm::

In fairness, we shouldn't label beings without their consent.

We've been helping Rappscallion to read and sound out words, so my partner bought a label maker and is trying to encourage her by connecting the words to everyday objects.

Guess which label lasted 0.2 seconds

I see Vorinclex has taken over the MtG Blue Sky account.

Omgggggg I don't even need an Omenpath to planeswalk!

::reflects on Duskmourne being the only/first option::

.... I'm going to think about this.

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Also, this:

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Pumpkin pie, all day, every day.

With a little whipped cream.

Pretty sure Duskmourne is just a place in upstate Maine.

Pretty sure Duskmourne is just a place in upstate Maine.

THIS IS WHY MAINE IS THE SPOOKY STATE

::considers this::

::shudders::

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I'm sure Maine is a very lovely place.

(But how nice can it be if it's Pyramid Head's state of residence?)

(You know that fucker doesn't pay taxes.)

Moving to the Northeast is an exercise in refraining from saying: "NO DON'T GO" every time a friend mentions they're going to a lake house/cabin in the woods/Maine/every setting of a horror movie or Silent Hill game.

The designs are too similar, down to missing feet and the idea/design of the seal coming off with a notch in it.

It's not impossible that this is an accidental convergence, but I don't think it's likely.

Oh god.

Looks like some Chinese company.

Thank you. T_T

I feel foolish thinking my work would be safer from antics like this because I work with ceramics.

Yeah, it's not AI stealing it. But it's theft all the same.

I'm also pissed because someone out there is profiting from MY fucking work.

Yes, I did it for Desert Bus and for charity. But that almost makes it worse.

I made this jar as a personal challenge and to help sick children. I hate, hate seeing this piece in any form used for profit.

This makes me feel sick.

I know in a way, it's flattering to see that someone thought my work was cool enough to copy. But I spent so, so many hours sculpting, painting, throwing this pot...

I feel terrible.

HOLY FUCKING SHIT

SOMEONE TOOK MY IRON FIST ALEXANDER JAR DESIGN AND TURNED IT INTO A MUG

I...I'm not making this up right? Like look at the lid/seal. It's almost exactly like how I sculpted it.

I know there's nothing I can do. But it feels bad to have my work/ideas stolen twice this week.

As a personal challenge to read something outside of my usual suspects, I picked up "Strangers" by Belle Burden.

In it I discovered:

1. I personally dislike everyone except the kids in this family.

2. Privilege porn is gross.

3. Rich Men are garbage.

I mean, they are a lot of fun and like doing math?

Thanks to RSV, an injury, and two blizzards I haven't been back at my clay studio in a month.

Unfortunately, it seems that one of my little whale sharks was taken. 😥

I'm trying to reframe this as flattery. I suppose if someone is stealing my work, it must be good. Right?

(I miss my shark.)

Don't get me wrong, these were VERY nice circles!

Also, look at her self portrait! She's been watching us draw little cartoon characters and other animals, so I'm excited to see her try things for herself.

Me: "OMG there's a Standard Regional Qualifier at one of my local game stores, that sounds like fun!"

::looks at Rappscallion, currently trying to draw circles with pieces of mango and a fork::

Me: "....maybe next year."

VERY TRUE

Also it may evolve into something amazing and creative and fully capable of kicking ass.