Shanna Banana

@sratchley.bsky.social

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Healing bodies and the people that wear them. Storyteller. Cunt. The mountains make things better. NE->LFK->CO Your favorite nurse, obvs.

Three large and several tiny sprigs of rhubarb on the counter. Red stalks with the most beautiful green leaves. I grew this.
Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman with hands on hips, looking ready to enact some justice.
Bright white cumulus, maybe, clouds—highlighted golden from the sun setting in the opposite sky. Surrounded by dark blue clouds, I don’t know their type. I want to paint it!
Tibetan prayer flags hanging on a wooden fence, with mountain peaks and a burning red orange sun setting in the sky behind.
Three hands—one with a small wrist tattoo (it’s a purple skittle with an A that needs retouched), and one with a green sleeve and peeling black nail polish on the thumb—each holding a baby purple carrot. Nom nom. Retails for $4.99 at your local organic market,
Three hands, one with a green sleeve, each holding a tiny radish slice.
Three outstretched hands, each holding a single sugar snap pea from the garden.
Feet in water. Blue bottom of pool, ripples reflecting sunlight, no algae.
Volunteers this year- onion, sage and either a peach or apricot tree.
Golden rose colored clouds next to a mountain over a fence with Tibetan prayer flags, anchored. Blessings abound. Safe and happy travels into the beyonds, Bob Thurman
Sunset near pikes peak, with a fence and Tibetan prayer flags in the foreground. For Bob Thurman. Thank you for your efforts. May the clear white light surround you.
Bruno, the black and white good doggo standing at attention by the gate.
Bruno, the dog sphinx sitting peacefully in the backyard. He’s black and white, posed with front paws out, poised like a sphinx on a bed of green, facing East.
Mars and Jupiter hanging together just as the sun set in the western sky here tonight. This has been a great week of watching them move together. Fountain , CO
Cheese topped toasted focaccia pizza, in a nice casserole dish. The best part is what is not visible. Nom nom
Monochromatic red poster with stylized nurse figure wearing mask and stethoscope set as forefront behind the globe. Text reads: International Nurses Day and National Nurses United
Pan of golden bubbly focaccia with thyme and basil resting on the counter.
Doggo. Bruno, chillin inside the fence, as to dispel any rumors of his other activities. He’s just a watchdog. Seriously
Imagine this: Thousands of men, taking to the streets to march for women. Protesting against sexual violence. Sending a message to other men that this shit needs to end. Imagine thousands of men marching on the streets to declare that ENOUGH REALLY IS ENOUGH. Imagine all the men who say "as a husband" and "as a father of daughters" actually standing up for those wives and daughters. It could happen... Imagine if it did. How f*cking utopian that would feel.
Madonna’s Immaculate Collection hiding behind Beck Mellow Gold on cd, black window in background. Not pictured: dancing lady
Hand holding an Alanis cd with a box of cds in the background on sand brown carpet.
Tibetan prayer flags hanging on a fence with a beautiful sunset behind pikes peak beyond the fence.
Cheap canvas lying on faded grey porch steps covered in white and blue acrylic atop underlayers of purple and green…rounded white textures with the hint of a mountain scene coming out- highly stylized at this point.
Small shitty canvas using purple, white and green paint to lay undertones of mountains and sky. First of a work in progress, sitting against the kitchen wall.
Row of identical beige houses with triangular roofs, punctuated by triangular shadows spun by the sun. A Sky is mild periwinkle with a few floating clouds. Dried pampas grass at far right of frame. Fence, to separate. I want to paint it.
Stack of cds from the Arc Lennon Legend SRV + Double Trouble The Sky Is Crying The Essential Neil Diamond Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814 Willie Nelson Super Hits
Dog lying on concrete, trying to think of his favorite song.
Snowy waterfall roaring across boulders
Pile of peach and apricot pits on a counter, with a cute little silver squirrel shaped nutcracker behind them. *that nutcracker sucked ass
Pink kitty bowl, with accompanying spoon and little chopstick holders, all nestled together, with said chip sticks on top of the bowl, intersecting…everything is empty because I ate all the ramen and now there’s just red curry residue all over the counter
Coconut curry ramen. Small pink bowl laden with udon noodles, red pepper, Thai basil, cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, garlic and ginger…with chopsticks and a soup spoon resting on kitty faced holders. A glass of saki waits behind.
Black and white dog chillin on a pillow. It’s Bruno!
Two gigantic dates in the palm of my hand. From Iftar tonight.
Left hand holding two dates, large brown and oblong with crevices. Three fingers long and two fingers wide…the most tender dates I’ve ever eaten.
Text reads: Betty Crocker’s Picture Cook Book Beautiful vining in white on faded red hardback cookbook. Found it while cleaning out the garage. Thanks Grandmother
Jelly jar filled with smooth small brown apricot pits along with larger darker peach pits, with that texture you love. Tell me how to make fruit from them!
Beautiful young woman, mouth open smiling and holding a vase with yellow and orange flowers. She exudes joy!
“De Bella li button!” Still frame of Guido in Life Is Beautiful impersonating an Italian inspector, with only his bloomers and an Italian flag bow as clothing, mocking race discrimination by showing his belly button as a physical characteristic of superiority. Many children watch, laughing.
Single candle in the snow on steps. RIP Alex
Emergency Protest! Date: Sunday, January 25th Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Location: City Hall, 107 N. Nevada Ave Colorado Springs White block text on black poster with supporting organizers logos
Bright gold and red sunrise starting to creep under a blue sky set amongst a pastoral scene of trees in the distance, rolling hills covered with snow, and one bare deciduous tree in foreground. An auspicious sight.
Large black and white dog sniffing the snow. Ground is covered in white snow, there are snowflakes falling in the foreground.
Childhood vaccine schedule pre RFK
Poster with large dove, black text on white background that reads: NO WAR Protest the unconstitutional war in Venezuela Sunday 1/4/26 11am COS City Hall
Multiple sprays of evergreen, lambs ear, and eucalyptus garland, accompanied by white and gold bauble sprays resting on a wooden table. A white coated wire hanger shaped into a circle rests atop the mound of craft supplies, waiting for the photographer to craft all the mess into a winter wreath.
Hand holding a hand sewn potholder of black stylized nose, dog ears and markings that nearly exactly mimic the face of a dog sitting on the brown carpeted floor next to his likeness on the potholder. Doggo is Bruno and he’s a very good boi
Three handmade fabric stars, made from red, green, and pink quilt squares sewn into triangles and bound with buttons are resting on the leg and hand of the creator. A pair of silver fabric scissors, circa 1970s most likely, rest on a marble topped coffee table in the background. The vibe is joyful!
Glowing yellow flames with a hand holding a roasting marshmallow on a cinnamon stick in foreground
French baguette from Old Colorado City browned in butter with red chili flakes and sharp provolone melded into my tomato basil bisque in a small skillet.
Surprised Auntie with dinosaur costumed toddler laughing
It is the self defeating nature of depression that hurts the worst. A multi legged beast Set to invade your Home and your life While you lie sleeping. Too afraid, too awake For fear you will find your self Irreparably broken inside.
Fruit pizza with strawberries, blackberries, bananas, and kiwi arranged to resemble the Palestinian flag.
Fruit pizza with strawberries, blackberries, bananas, and kiwi arranged to resemble the Palestinian flag.
Black poster with white and red text Alt text: WERE SHUTTING IT DOWN. MASS BLACKOUT November 25-December 2 The largest economic blackout protest in U.S. history begins November 25th! -No Work -No Projects -No Spending -No Events -No Restaurants SHOP LOCAL NON MAGA NO BACKING OUT!!! Prepare for the IMPACT! To prevent “spike spending” before and after the BLACKOUT we ask that all participants purchase goods needed from community-owned stores and markets leading up to and after the dates. This helps with sustained impact and keeps our money out of the mega businesses’ pockets. COORDINATED NATIONAL PUSHBACK. MAXIMUM LOCAL IMPACT.
Hardback copy of #WSD3 School version of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare. Prentice Hall, no date. ISBN available
Zucchini seeds and string of pearls starts (pearls?) on a paper towel, atop a red lidded cheap ass tupperware, in the foreground. Most of the paper toalla is wetted. Behind is a seashell masquerading as a night light, and a row of plants in odd containers. At top left of image is a pile of tomato parts and pieces that did not make the cut, resting gently on a stainless steel sink.
Flyer: Including alt rext; Parking information for No Kings! Sat 12-3 America the Beautiful Park Accessible parking Onsite ADA limited accessible spots north lot bus Cimino Drive Drop off at entrance also available Public Transportation Options Bus route 4(8th/Broadmoor) Free Zeb downtown shuttle Other parking Options available
Sheet pan filled with quartered tomatoes, onions, garlic and peppers
Rows of golden pastries with fork sealed edges and cherry icing lined up on a cooling rack.
Tarantula on some rocks, looking to find a mate