Kelly Boesch | AI Art

Kelly Boesch is an award-winning artist, educator, and graphic designer who works with AI and animation. Her work explores the emotional labor of connection, despite hardship and time. Boesch’s background includes studying fine and applied arts with a focus on drawing, and winning the Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition as a student. She has also worked as a graphic design specialist and video editor for Ardent Health Services. TIKTOK

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Pride 2025

   
Happy Pride 2025

Pride 2025

What is LGBTQ Pride Month?

LGBTQ Pride Month is a commemoration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community that is part celebration and part protest. It is often associated with massive parades and parties that honor the community’s joys and accomplishments. But the rallies, marches and political actions can be just as important to draw attention to the issues still facing the community.

How did LGBTQ Pride Month start and why is it in June?

LGBTQ Pride Month traces its roots back to the 1969 Stonewall riots, which started on June 28, 1969. The first Pride marches started the following year, on June 28, 1970, to commemorate the multi-day riots, and these one-day celebrations eventually evolved into a full month of LGBTQ pride.

According to a search of Newspapers.com, an online archive of more than 26,000 newspapers, the first mention of “Pride Month” was in a June 5, 1972, issue of Pennsylvania’s Delaware County Daily Times. In the article, gay activist Byrna Aronson talks about the gay rights rallies popping up across the country and shortly after says, “We call it Gay Pride week and Gay Pride Month, the whole month of June.” 

In the early-morning hours of Saturday, June 28, 1969, members of the New York City Police Department staged a raid at the Stonewall Inn, a mafia-run gay bar in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village neighborhood. While such raids were not uncommon at NYC gay bars at the time, what was unique on this night is that the patrons had decided to fight back. 

The Stonewall riots, also known as the Stonewall uprising and the Stonewall rebellion, lasted several days and are credited as the spark that ignited the modern-day LGBTQ rights movement.

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Human Rights Campaign - These colors don't run

The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We empower our 3.6 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.

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Back in stock – Clear Glass Flower Pot Votive Tealight Holder

back in stock Clear Glass Flower Pot Votive Tealight Holder | VP477

Clear Glass Flower Pot

Clear Glass Flower Pot

A nicely weighted clear glass flower pot votive candle holder is made of high quality glass, shaped just like an actual flower pot! Works well when used with our votive candles or tea light candles. Fits a standard size votive candle. Burn times for votive might be reduced when using wider votive cups.

Size: 2.7 in. top diameter, 1.75 in. bottom diameter x 2.5 in. tall

Item Weight: 3.5 oz. each (glass)

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ibspot.com Illegal Unauthorized Seller of my designs.

Illegal, Unauthorized Seller

ibspot.com

illegal Unauthorized seller ibspot.com of my designs. DO NOT PURCHASE

ibspot.com is unlawfully selling my designs without my consent or permission.

They do not have any physical pieces of my plant designs. They have also, without my consent/permission, increased the selling price.

I have contacted the Better Business Bureau and reported this fraudulent activity to the Federal Trade Commission, USA.

My original designs are only available from my website ronbeckdesigns.com and I also sell on Etsy, eBay, GoImagine and Michaels Maker Place @ronbeckdesigns

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Black Bat Flower | Robertto Rabello Instagram

Black Bat Flower

Bat Flower | Robertto Rabello Instagram
PHOTO: Bat Flower | Robertto Rabello Instagram

The flower in the image is the Black Bat Flower, scientifically known as Tacca chantrieri. Native to Southeast Asia, this plant is known for its unique, bat-like appearance, featuring deep purple-black bracts (modified leaves that resemble petals) and long, whisker-like filaments.

Key characteristics of the Black Bat Flower:
  • Appearance:

    The flower has wing-like bracts that are typically deep purple or black, resembling a bat’s wings, with long, thread-like bracteoles that can grow up to 8-10 inches long, resembling whiskers. 

  • Bloom Time:

    It typically blooms in late summer and fall, though it can bloom multiple times in a season after producing at least two leaves.

  • Habitat:

    In its native environment, it grows in the understory of tropical rainforests, preferring shady, damp conditions. 

  • Cultivation:
    It requires ample humidity, good airflow, and low to moderate light, similar to the conditions preferred by orchids. It thrives in well-drained soil rich in organic matter and benefits from regular misting if grown in less humid environments.

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Everyone is welcome here | LGBTQIA2S+

LGBTQIA2S+ everyone is welcome here - ron beck designs

People now need to smile at one another and be compassionate always.
Lead by example.
BE KIND
Show respect before expecting to be respected.

Extend an olive branch.

We are all human beings, designed to be human.

Of course it’s a human right to agree or disagree. Your opinion and choice of faith are yours—one of your rights.

Those personal decisions do not dictate law until voted on.

And they certainly do not dictate what is wrong for all humans.

Faith guides us. Faith isn’t right or wrong its a choice.

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Ron Beck Designs is now available on goimagine

handmade platform

GoImagine

Ron Beck Designs

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The handmade platform dedicated to social good. Directly support makers & artists while making an impact on children in need #handmadeforgood.

Where buyers can shop local to support makers and artists in their local area.

GoImagine and Etsy are both online marketplaces for selling handmade items.

GoImagine is similar to Etsy in look and feel,

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