True confession: I am a fan of the Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. Also of SPAM, but I’ve already mentioned that. The Diaries are laugh-out-loud funny and the main character (self-named Murderbot, which is tongue-in-cheek since it hates killing humans) is the best neurodivergent fictional being I’ve ever seen in print. The first of the diaries was turned into a limited series by Apple +. Knowing how that can go (I’m thinking Station Eleven), I hesitated to give it a try. The series kept getting good write-ups, though, from scifi critics who don’t usually steer me wrong. So. Yes. OMG! Laugh-out-loud hilarious and great acting. All you my friends who enjoy science fiction, all you my pals who like seeing neuro-divergent fictional folk, give it a look. I think you’ll love it.

On a somewhat related note, my art at the Fallbrook Art Center channels plenty of pop-science fiction, neuro-divergent references in lots of color.      

The FAC asked me to teach an upcycled pins/tags workshop on May 29^th. They’re wearable mini-versions of the big stuff, only you make them yourself.   

Following the workshop, I’ll give you a tour of the BIG art exhibit which runs through June 13^th. Reservations are required.

https://www.fallbrookartcenter.org/event-details/upcycled-pin-workshop-and-docent-tour

Well o.k. then. How about showing up and changing the world?

Monday May 18th is the last day to register to vote in the California primaries. 

Tuesday June 2nd, all day, Californians, VOTE

June 9th The San Diego City Council final vote on arts funding. Now and every day until then, submit public comments to https://www.sandiego.gov/economic-development/cultural-affairs/meetings

June 4-July 30, 2026, Inspired By III

Opening reception June 12, 3-4:30 p.m

 

Detail from Dancehall Fun, R.richetts

Celebrate! Celebrate! Dance to the music. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to approve $2.17 million to fund arts and culture programs next year. This is so very needed, especially in the rural/unincorporated areas of our county.  

Speaking of unincorporated, The Green Go Runway Show yesterday at the Fallbrook Art Center was "2 fun 2 B Legal". Sustainable Couture is what I’m calling “upcycled fashions” now. Thank you for that, Tiffany Wolfe https://tiffanyawolfe.com/ May we all get together and do it again next year. Image on the left, I'm with my friend, Maida. I'm wearing a sustainable couture top from Paris!! Image on the right, model Ani Saier in a super wearable bib-dress by designer Pepper Mullen. 

And oh, by the way, Sustainable Creations, the BIG exhibit remains on display at the Fallbrook Arts Center through June 13. Entrance is Free on  Tuesdays. I have my work there in the back salon.

              Detail from Jokers, R. Richetts                               Freak Show Entrance, R. Richetts

The County Arts and Culture Commission has meetings. True, we do!  https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cao/edga/arts-culture-commission.html  The next one is Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11 a.m. You can go in person (1600 Pacific Hwy, Room 402A, San Diego, CA 92101) or attend virtually Phone: +1 669 444 9171  Webinar ID: 833 2424 4450 

Next month, please plan to join me at my opening reception for Inspired By, III in the Rancho San Diego County Library, 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019

Friday June 12, 3-4:30 p.m     FREE entry and free parking. Doesn't get any better.

                     

 

Woo-hoo did we have some fun! 'We" being everyone who braved the fires along I-15 yesterday to attend the Sustainable Creations reception at the Fallbrook Art Center (FAC). See this show where sustainable art is fine art. (Closes June 12). Of course I was there in my upcycled vest and scarf. I met up with the outstanding Jim Gilliam, Chair of the San Diego County Arts and Culture Commission. 

AND, this just in: I said yes to the FAC's request that I hold an upcycled pins/tags workshop for them this month. After we make cool stuff, I will docent a tour of the exhibit. Pre-registration is required. 

https://www.fallbrookartcenter.org/event-details/upcycled-pin-workshop-and-docent-tour

I saw an amazing documentary on Netflix last week, Shark Whisperer (2025) focusing on marine conservationist Ocean Ramsey. she free-dives with Tiger sharks in Hawai'i to promote conservation and challenge misconceptions. I learned a lot about shark behavior, plus a had a strong refresher in grass-roots organizing. Highly recommend. 

THE WORLD IS RUN BY THOSE WHO SHOW UP, 

SPEAK UP, 

SHAKE IT UP

Tuesday May 6th, The San Diego County Board of Supervisors will consider an initiative to put $2.75 million into arts and culture. We can sure use this. Please show your support by communicating with your supervisor for a "yes" vote on the initiative. https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cob.html

The County Arts and Culture Commission has a new meeting schedule for 2026:

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cao/edga/arts-culture-commission.html

Commission meetings are now on Thursdays at 11:00am unless indicated otherwise. Next meeting is May 21, 2026. Meeting location: 1600 Pacific Hwy, Room 402A, San Diego, CA 92101

OR join via calling in. 669 444 9171  Webinar ID: 833 2424 4450 

Mark your calendars for the opening reception of Inspired By, III

Friday June 12, 3:30 p.m.

Until next Sunday, be the best.