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@iwein

The phrase "dirt cheap" makes me wince. Dirt isn't cheap. It's really hard to get enough dirt around here.

It's not like you can steal it from the park.

@iwein

I have so much worm compost. Really too much, I struggle to find things to mix it with so it's not overwhelming my plants so kale or cabbage maybe a good idea.

(And the inedible leaves will help build the soil I think. I'm like a person on a spaceship up here. leaves and grass for composting are precious to me. I need MORE BIOMASS)

@pms

You see this is the danger of social media you see some guy with an amazing cabbage and can't get past the idea of cutting it in half. Who wouldn't want to have a cabbage JUST like that one?

(I would be very proud to have one the size of an apple.)

And I recognize your advice is more practical if we expect to get a few meals out of the garden. We grow the most expensive vegetables in the world up here.

@Ailbhe

Well then it's not generic maybe?

What is it? That "Chat" poster with the black cat? If so that is understandable.

Today's wake up video is Gerald who will show you his 15 pound cabbage.

This is my favorite kind of short "content" just seeing someone proud of their work who wants to share it with the world.

I wonder if I could grow a cabbage in a pot in our roof garden? I've never tried anything with a winter harvest before and it seems like a missed opportunity. Time to learn about cabbage root systems and planting.

@anja

Most cats seem to love it when you talk to them. Even though they have no idea what you are saying (and do not care to find out.)

Dogs often seem to strain, trying their best to understand. Cats? #picatheCat sees herself as an *expert* conversationalist.

You talk, she listens, responds: this goes on for as long as you can stand it. She seems to get more out of conversation than most people I know... despite only really understanding at most three words. ("Pica", "food", "birds")

@Ailbhe

I don't think you'd call it generic? Maybe?

@golgaloth

Do you need to read the first book first?

On the other extreme you have advice about "serious art collections" where people have paintings worth thousands of dollars.

Some of my art is worth thousands of dollars TO ME. Just because no one has caught on yet that drawings of ants are the highest art form, well it's not my problem and it means I can afford the best art.

I'm certain the concept of changing art seasonally is obvious to some of you. But it was not obvious to me.

It is a thing in very traditional Japanese interiors: to have a seasonal alcove with plants and art that you change. That way you have enough space around them to really enjoy them. But, that seemed way too advanced and minimalist for me.

Yet, I'm also tired of the Victorian picture wall look. Nothing has enough space to really shine. I'm an obligate maximalist with a minimalist soul.

I've read a lot of interior design advice about how to display framed art. How to hang it at the right height, size, how it fits in the room. Good stuff.

The popular advice even suggests "get art that you care about, avoid mass produced generic prints" but *none* of that advice says anything about managing a modest "collection" they all talk about art like its disposable and as if you'd get rid of art you aren't using. (like it's some generic mass produced print )

This is a good idea for any kind of collection. I also have a lot of models and small sculptures of ants. Once I do the art I think I will look for a nice box to keep them in and have some kind of seasonal ant-rotation going on.

I think if someone else suggested this to me I'd reject it as too much work. And "I want to see everything at once" ... but, I think if I can keep it simple it will let both of us notice the art more and it won't just fade into the background.

"But, these creatures didn't just sit around looking weird" ... True, true. However, we should recognize that, "sitting around looking weird" was a pretty popular activity in the ediacaran. I think it is what makes animals of that time feel so relatable.

What a time to be alive!

@denny

Since they are framed I'm not worried about acid. And they won't be in the closet for years... just trying to minimize dust. I think I have a big cardboard box that could work.

I don't know why I find this stuff so complex, but planning out the details helps.

Putting everything I own on the wall at once was based on thinking that I couldn't keep art that wasn't on the wall. Like I wouldn't get to see it ever again. I love all of these drawings, photos, and prints of ants. But, if I have a system it will feel OK to put them away.

Feeling very fancy to have reached a stage in life where I have an "art collection." 🧐 (And I should label the back of the art, it will make it more likely for someone else to keep it in the future.)

@neckspike

That's so cool. But how do you have so many things that can fit in the same frame? Or do you hang them some other way?

Too much of my stuff is different sizes and I know I'm too lazy to reframe just to change the art. But, I think just swapping framed work is within my tolerances.

I worry that storing framed art in a closet might make it grow dusty. Maybe I could put it in a bag?

Also remember today is "buy nothing" day but buying art directly from the artist doesn't count.

If you have a lot of art: paintings, drawings etc. HOW do you enjoy them?

For a long time I couldn't afford much art. So I always framed it right away and hung it up. But, the walls are a little crowded now. Considering a system where I rotate the art every half year? Seasonally? I would also have a designated closet spot for art that isn't hanging.

Anyone do this?

If you must know, yes it's almost all ants. But you knew that part.

#interiordesign #art #interiorDecor

@AshleySays

I thought you had on a designer scarf. And maybe you do.

@burnoutqueen

"parental rights" are great and all

or maybe no they aren't
right to WHAT.