french artist makes brilliant Mario works

#MarioMonday! I’m always excited to find original #Mario art in a style I haven’t seen before. Check out French artist Sank (https://t.co/qy3A0QXelP)! He makes sculptures with painted wooden blocks (this one’s an homage to #JacksonPollock). Much more to see, so go take a look. pic.twitter.com/cIxWz46GRw
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 29, 2021

legislation risks trans kids' lives

This piece from @FatherlyHQ explains the legislative push to strip trans kids of rights. Efforts like this to invalidate their existence lead to measurably greater suicide risk for #trans kids vs their cisgender peers. Please read, esp. if you aren’t familiar with the topic. https://t.co/xR4jXXJ9cC
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 28, 2021

join us in observing earth hour

#EarthHour! You can’t care about people and not care about the planet. Join the @UN in observing @earthhour tonight at 8:30 your local time. Visit https://t.co/OYPCkc9l5b for ways to participate. pic.twitter.com/y5FBytpQlO
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 27, 2021

loss and legacy: let levar burton read to you

Here’s a link to listen to Tideline on Spotify.

I encourage everyone — but especially if you’re experiencing grief — to listen to this stirring tale of a sentient robot searching for her purpose in a postwar world. From the outstanding podcast @LeVarBurton Reads; story by Elizabeth Bear/@matociquala. https://t.co/kX2iqruzgu
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 26, 2021

hear the voice of chanel miller

I urge you to follow Chanel Miller on Instagram.

I urge you to follow https://t.co/lMcbTbWi5c. #stopasianhate #stopaapihate [1/3] pic.twitter.com/yIC2mWfLyA
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 25, 2021

https://t.co/lMcbTbWi5c [3/3] pic.twitter.com/s0SCRPRbNy
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 25, 2021

help stop aapi hate

The @RaderWardFound fights against hate, bullying, discrimination, and marginalization. We are horrified about the murders in Atlanta and stand in solidarity with @StopAAPIHate. Visit https://t.co/7PJaMEECVM to learn ways you can help even if you don’t have means to donate. pic.twitter.com/IHoUug0hPM
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 24, 2021

happy national puppy day! 🌻

Happy #NationalPuppyDay, Kansas! So handsome modeling his new collar from https://t.co/RWo2bGAaVl. The #sunflower is the Kansas state flower! 🌻 Get it? Also we are very much ready for our upcoming beginner obedience classes at @astrokennels! Both of us have a lot to learn. pic.twitter.com/YO7DEZByUb
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 23, 2021

Mario Monday in animal crossing: new horizons!

Happy #MarioMonday! Here are more pics of the #Mario update to #AnimalCrossing #NewHorizons. So much fun! pic.twitter.com/7vC2w5fgmI
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 22, 2021

something every parent should know

So author/professor @SFreedenthal of https://t.co/8ShYAXOTa9 wrote this thread for therapists, but it’s just as important for parents! I asked Rader “are you ok” instead of being specific about #suicide. Read on to learn why you’re better off being direct, even if it feels scary. https://t.co/ZgQSfB02gi
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 21, 2021

it's world flour day

Who else is baking their way thru the pandemic? Almost every day I still bake the bread Rader used to love. Today is @Flour_World’s #WorldFlourDay, appreciating all folks everywhere who produce, process, distribute, and market flour. Read their stories at https://t.co/u8rLJk9ISF. pic.twitter.com/ssxmBZI5Wc
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 20, 2021

listen to mayim bialik's breakdown

Stop what you’re doing and go listen to actor and neuroscientist @missmayim’s new #mentalhealth podcast #BialikBreakdown. Start with any episode — you’ll learn things and enjoy it! If you’re a curious about life and how your brain works, this is for you. https://t.co/LGbZukgOLO pic.twitter.com/k2xUn8l6bZ
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 19, 2021

asking for help is courageous

Quick link to Mental Health America’s get help page.

One of my favorite #mentalhealth orgs is my local affiliate of @MentalHealthAm. They make such a difference in my community & state, with the strength of all the resources of the national organization behind them — like this one! Click for info on types of help & what to expect. https://t.co/LiPdNlnIXm
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 18, 2021

you're pure gold

Happy #StPatricksDay! Has anyone told you lately how much you’re appreciated? I think you’re pure gold! 🎨: LetteringWithLo on IG and Etsy. Follow her for kindness, encouragement, and really beautiful lettering! pic.twitter.com/2uCeFvi6CN
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 17, 2021

happy introverts week

Happy National #IntrovertsWeek! I didn’t know I was one until my 20s, and then I felt it was something I should push to overcome. Now I embrace it and know a lot more about how to take care of myself. Cheers, #introverts! 🎨: @IntrovertDoodle. pic.twitter.com/rfGciPVhro
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 16, 2021

Mario Music Monday: origami king concert

… at @vgmtogether, I found some great new video game musicians to follow, such as @daviddpeacock, @GlitchxCity, and @SDB_worldwide. Take the time to watch the video. The music and production are stunning, and there might be some instruments you've never seen! [2/2] #MarioMonday
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 15, 2021

3/14 is pi day

Happy #PiDay, everyone! 🎨: the delightful @SandyBoynton. We’ve gained a 🐷 since last year’s Pi Day illustration! Still an endless amount of #pi to go around. #SandraBoynton pic.twitter.com/72W4T8oAY5
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 14, 2021

spring forward to daylight saving

#DaylightSaving starts tonight! Remember to turn your clocks forward. Spring is right around the corner! [I found one more shrub blooming in the back yard that didn’t make it into yesterday’s post: #pierisjaponica #lilyofthevalley .] pic.twitter.com/QEfgnIGDqY
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 13, 2021

look what's blooming

Happy #PlantAFlowerDay! Here’s what’s blooming in my back yard and among my #houseplants. 💐 #camellia #edgeworthia #mexicananise #lentenrose #peacelily #schlumbergera #begonia #flamingkaty #powderymildew :( #bloomanyway 🌸 #bloomwhereyouareplanted #flowers #plantaflower pic.twitter.com/9wNBGosLmB
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 12, 2021

(for me) plant care is a form of self care

Tomorrow is #plantaflowerday so I’m thinking about spring repotting. I’d like to get the babies out from my #monstera into pots of their own, but clearly it’s a big job! When I finally do it, I’ll post pics. Caring for my #houseplants and spending time in this room soothes me. pic.twitter.com/4x27HUbg2S
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 11, 2021

instagram challenge: #10forMar10

Happy #Mar10Day! Here are my #SuperMario #10forMar10:
🍄 our #Mario plush collection, figures, hats, tabletop games
🍄 @LEVIS denim jacket
🍄 #8bit #collage
🍄 #chainchomp and mushroom lamps and #pixelart #perlerbead ornaments#MarioDay pic.twitter.com/8djmQ8rhdu
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 10, 2021

And the last 3 of my #10forMar10:
🍄 mushrooms and a couple of toads
🍄 toad-print anorak from @ChampionUSA
🍄 some (but not all) of our #Marios #Mar10Day #MarioDay pic.twitter.com/XWkqDJmEzy
— Rader Ward Foundation (@RaderWardFound) March 10, 2021