Showerthought: The surge in weekday dog walkers is redefining my neighborhood's remote work soundscape

I've observed a significant increase in people walking their dogs during traditional work hours, which must be linked to more folks working from home. This constant flow of activity outside my window is creating a new background noise that alternates between soothing and distracting, honestly. Has anyone else found their local environment's rhythm changing and adapted their focus techniques because of it?

From control to flow: What painting with my niece revealed about watercolor washes

I always insisted on meticulous, controlled watercolor washes, believing that was the key to clean results. This led me to dismiss painting sessions with my energetic niece, fearing her chaotic approach would mess up my art. Last month, during a family visit, she begged me to paint together, and I finally gave in. As she joyfully splattered paint, I noticed the colors merging into stunning, unintended gradients and blooms. This experience convinced me that spontaneous techniques can yield beautiful, dynamic textures that rigid control never could. Now, I often start my paintings with a loose, intuitive wash inspired by that day. Your mileage may vary, but for me, learning from family playtime has enriched my technical repertoire.

TIL that my niche pottery blog gets more traffic from Pinterest than Google.

I'd love to hear how others prioritize marketing channels for their artistic ventures.

My propagated fiddle leaf fig has been a twig for three years now, lmao. On one hand, I love the patience of natural growth, but on the other, I'm tempted to try all the hacks. Slow growers or speed enthusiasts, where do you land?