I have shared this story, this thread, before - but I think given the state of the world, it's worth telling once again. Maybe it can help, especially if like me, you make art, and you wonder what the use of all of it is right now.
Many friends are cautious and saying, "let's see where this goes" - but you are at your most powerful right now. Every day you do not act normalizes impunity and makes you and the people you serve weaker.
The point of public health isn't to be "popular" with the public. Ending the Covid-19 emergency when the US did surely has set up the general public to take infectious diseases less seriously.
Kendrick Lamar deserves to win the very first Nobel Hate Prize
i bring an “organizing with local community” vibe to the function that panicked preppers seem to not like
It's our birthday! In the past year we have: -Formed a core group and had our first meeting. -Determined our common goals and began a regular meeting schedule. -Created our mission statement and group agreements. -Became active on social media (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky). -Tabled at two community events. -Launched our free mask and test request form. -Fulfilled 350+ requests. -Distributed 9000+ masks and 8000+ tests across Vermont. -Continued to grow with new members, outreach, and connection to the community.
Some of our goals for moving forward are: -Create and launch an accessible website. -Connect with more like-minded local orgs and groups. Fundraise for shipping costs and supplies. - Create multi-lingual educational resources. -Create a lending library of molecular tests. -Table at more events to share information and resources. -Keep welcoming new members. Thank you for your continued support!
It’s our birthday!!
a mask is the thing you’re looking for. it is the visible reminder of how things have changed, that you acknowledge we are not coveted “normal” times—but unlike donation-earned tote bags or symbolic beaded bracelets, the mask is community care in both form & immediate function.
Just do some shit.
Hootie Hooooooooo
idk yall i really don’t know how you’re supposed to convince other people to give af about others! the girls who get it, get it, and the girls who don’t, don’t!
The Tip Hayes Game #Unrivaled
i think people also forget how long they have been around. people have been building communities on facebook for almost two decades. that kind of value can’t be replicated in a few days in a jump to a new platform, it takes time.
I love when Kate Martin plays with no fear #Unrivaled
Today and in the coming days, remember
if you’re unsure where to start when it comes to building community - you can start by wearing a mask (I wear mine indoors & in crowds) 🫶🏼
picture of hand bound journal with brown paper cover, white stitching, and white flowers and leaves drawn on the cover.
picked up an old skill and hand bound a journal for a friend. making something with my hands momentarily fixed the creative burnout/technology overwhelm i’ve been feeling, so i’m leaning into that
my hobbies? spotting parallels, identifying patterns, making connections, unraveling nuances, observing, pondering
