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Comment on Creating Art for Everybody to Enjoy by first-rate

first-rate — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:16:44 +0000

This is a thoughtful interview that shows how public art can build community and give people a sense of belonging. I especially appreciate Crocetti's point that seeing yourself represented in public artwork helps you feel like part of the community that created it. ported2browser.sbs

Comment on Good for the Pregnant Parent, Good for the Baby by Mason King

Mason King — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:55:56 +0000

The reminder to discuss individual risks with a clinician is especially important. Tools used for structured decisions should clarify uncertainty rather than replace professional care; the Jev AI Playground is an interesting way to prototype probability-aware workflows.

Comment on United Way’s Innovative 211 Program Delivers Free Meals and Much More by Tiny Desk Video

Tiny Desk Video — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:07:32 +0000

This is such an important reminder that not every crisis needs 911—sometimes what people really need is a warm meal or a connection to services. The 211 program and the DoorDash partnership show how small logistical solutions can make a real difference for homebound neighbors. It's inspiring to see communities find creative ways to reach people. In that same spirit of making things easier and more personal, I recently came across a fun way to turn a simple photo into a Tiny Desk AI clip, putting your coach, team, or friends into that viral video format. It's a lighthearted way to celebrate the people who show up for us every day, much like these volunteers and drivers do.

Comment on United Way’s Innovative 211 Program Delivers Free Meals and Much More by Image to Image

Image to Image — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:04:23 +0000

I had no idea 211 went beyond just phone referrals. The DoorDash partnership for last-mile delivery is a smart way to reach people who can't get out at all. I was just reading about something similar on image to image AI regarding tech bridging gaps for underserved communities.

Comment on Reb Leaves Behind Legacy of Generosity by Dr Max Tookey

Dr Max Tookey — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:58:54 +0000

I remember Roland and his family when I lived in a Tudor village called Chiddingstone in Kent, England. I later visited the family in California and never forgot his generosity. The last time I saw Roland and his wife Pat was when they visited Bath in England and he it was great to meet him again. Roland was a one off – a true humitarian, with real intelligence, wit and humility. I remember someone once said that style wasn’t what you wear, but how you behave. Roland was style personified and I’ll always miss him.

Comment on United Way’s Innovative 211 Program Delivers Free Meals and Much More by King Bob Dub

King Bob Dub — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:47:10 +0000

I had no idea 211 went beyond just phone referrals. The DoorDash partnership actually makes a lot of sense for people who can't get to food banks themselves. I remember discussing similar community aid ideas on King Bob dub game a while back, and it's cool to see real programs tackling that last-mile gap.

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Comment on Creating Art for Everybody to Enjoy by first-rate

first-rate — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:56:34 +0000

What a thoughtful interview. I especially appreciate how Crocetti frames her medium as "community" and describes making art for, by, and with the community—the point about youth gaining a sense of place and belonging through co-creating public work really resonates. Her honesty about growing up seeing art as something women did, then confronting the historical imbalance, adds meaningful context to why representation in public art matters. theendlessdivegame.sbs

Comment on Creating Art for Everybody to Enjoy by 牛来guide

牛来guide — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:59:53 +0000

Kathleen Crocetti’s approach to making community itself the medium is a powerful reframing of public art. The point about youth gaining a sense of place and co-ownership through collaborative mosaics stands out, and the acknowledgment of Maha Titano’s overdue recognition gives the project real substance beyond decoration. Niulainiulai.fun

Comment on Creating Art for Everybody to Enjoy by guild scout

guild scout — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:59:02 +0000

This is a thoughtful interview—I especially appreciate her framing her medium as "community" and the point about public art giving young people a sense of place and co-ownership. Her honesty about growing up assuming art was just something women did, then realizing how few "successful" female artists were recognized, adds real context to why collaborative, representative work matters to her. wowforeverstresstest.buzz