3/9/24 - 3/29/24 I'm Not Really Back
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gwydion* This is a bunch of tailends from before I logged out for surgury, but after I signed out here, plus a few new things and personal stuff.
I need to post some time sensative things like personal update and primary schedule, so I'm clearing the rest out too.
* Food aid to Gaza for Ramadan: https://support.anera.org/a/ramadan-2024
* "Palestine Children’s Relief Fund:" https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-recovery
* Verified charities to help Palestinians: https://cleolinda.tumblr.com/post/737312194805612544
* Fundraisers for Gaza: https://www.tumblr.com/el-shab-hussein/742344297699999744/hi-if-its-okay-i-saw-you-were-boosting?source=share
******
* "With dissent stifled, some Russians help political prisoners by writing them letters of support:" https://apnews.com/article/russia-political-prisoners-crackdown-protests-navalny-8ad5c35d3b481500f8cca3e5ee9a27a4
* "Haitian PM tenders resignation after Jamaica talks:" https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/blinken-travel-jamaica-caricom-meeting-haiti-us-state-dept-says-2024-03-11/
* "With Haiti in Chaos, a Humanitarian Crisis Is Rapidly Unfolding:" https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/world/americas/haiti-gangs-political-uprising-ariel-henry-humanitarian-crisis.html
* "Why Everyone Hates the Supreme Court's Decision on Insurrection & the 14th Amendment:"
* They are voting to censor queer and other minority voices off the Internet in the US: https://www.stopkosa.com/
* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? If you can't safely contact them in person, here are some other options:
Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.
Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resist.bot/
To get your Critters' numbers to call direct: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
* The Indivisible Guide: "A Practical Guide to defeating MAGA:" https://indivisible.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/20220104_Indivisible_%20A%20Practical%20Guide%20to%20Defeating%20MAGA.pdf
* Primaries are ongoing:
NOTE: There is a call for people to vote "uncommitted" in the Democratic primary as a protest against Biden's Israel policy. The time to pressure Biden with your vote is now, not in November. The pressure from all the different types of protests do seem to be working, if far slower than we'd like.
North Dakota (Democrats): 3/30/24
Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Arkansas (Run Off), Mississippi (Run Off), 4/2/24
Alaska (Democrats): 4/6/24
Wyoming (Democrats): 4/13/24
Alabama (Run Off): 4/16/24
Know your state's schedule and where to vote. Make sure you and your friends are registered. If you are voting in person, plan how to get there.
If you live in an open primary state consider voting strategically. Otherwise, vote your heart in the primary. Remember how all those votes for Sanders and Warren pushed Biden and the party platform further left?
Remember to vote in all the races, not just the top of the ticket even if it's in a separate primary (as it is in my state). Who runs congress, your state, and your local government really matters. In some states this is a separate primary. Check the rules for your state.
Never, ever sleep on a chance to vote.
It is always better to vote for someone who will listen to us than to let someone who is actively trying to kill us.
* "Trump's Liquidity Problem for His Massive Bond:"
* "The Deadliest Infectious Disease of All Time:"
* "KBTC Profiles - Friend & Founder: Centralia's George Washington:"
* "When Men Had Too Many Pockets: Dangerous Victorian History:"
* "Why are there tiny bows on all our underwear?!:"
* "KBTC Profiles – The Sweet Spot: A Piece of Tacoma's Candy History:"
* "Cruise Ship Accused of Keeping Dead Body in Beverage Cooler:"
* I would like to thank the person who sent money to help us while I'm laid up from shoulder surgery.
* Conversation from Sunday 3/17/24
Me, miserable: It feels like someone cut me open and stole my boooooones!
Goth Millenial: Someone did cut you open and steal your bones!
Me: I know, but I don't like it!
In related news: When I scheduled surgery for March 12th in the Northern Hemisphere, I did not anticipate doing the whole convalescence in high summer with sky high ragweed pollen, and the livingroom air conditioner not set up, but here we are. Sigh.
Four shirts likely wold have been enough if my arm weren't elephant man sized. The only one I can wear is the tent sized one which is causing hygiene problems. I have had to order another. I have burned through funds far too fast with car repair next month. Ugh.
While I am getting a bit better at mousing about with the wrong hand, typing is difficult and extremely laborious. This explains the mostly point and click way I'm engaging with the internet.
Addendum: ...and I just fell for the second time today. It hurt so much. I didn't tear the incision, but the second time I instinctively tried to save my face by catch the weight with my arms. I'm on the lighter pain pills today, and everything is nightmarish.
* Second Saturday: The hallucinations are ramping up, so I have to stop the tramadol. My stomache is saying no to the tylanol. I shall have to manage here on out with just my regular daily arthritis meds. I wouldn't mind if it were just the surgical pain, but the pain from the sling is so much worse than that.
Goth Millennial purchased and cooked asparagus with their own money in hopes of cheering me up.
* 3/27/24: I keep thinking about the PT. This is probably her first real job. She was so excited to be helping me. As Squirrel pointed out, she probably went home thinking that she'd done a great job. Despite the extreme pain and horror she inflicted on me, I don't doubt for a second she thought she was saving me.
I do want her tracked down so she won't harm anyone else. I do need her to learn from the damage her unexamined fatphobia and failure to stop and think and ask questions did.
I do not want her life ruined. Assuming they explain to her what she did, she will have to carry the weight of the pain she inflicted on another person. She went into a caring profession on purpose and she so clearly did want to help people recover from injuries.
I can't really imagine how bad it will feel to know she messed up this badly when another person depended on her, but I can imagine enough to weep for her and the way this will take some of the shine out of her world.
* ...And the washing machine broke mid-spin cycle. I can't really work around it. I won't be able to get around independently until late April at best. Carrying laundry baskets around... maybe May some time.
I already have an essential car repair scheduled for late April at 400+ which is literally everything but housing costs and the insurance auto-withdraws.
I've no idea how we can repair a washing machine too. Fuck.
I hate to ask what with all the things going on in the world, but clean clothes and bedding are essentials while I'm healing. I am disabled with limited mobility and recovering from total shoulder replacement.
If you can chip in on the everything keeps breaking fund: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Gwydion
* Update: I tried to schedule a repair, but our set up is too hard for the repairman's back. I have left a message with someone he recommended.
My suspicion it will be in the $200-300 range, but that's a wild guestimate that assumes 100 or less for parts.
Thanks to Thursday donors I have enough to cover the in home visit, plus an hour of labour at local rates.
*fingers crossed for early next week washer repair*
* Snerk "The Eagles of Manwë:" https://www.tumblr.com/elodieunderglass/745320176616079360/so-the-eagles-of-manw%C3%AB-called-upon-their-kindred?source=share
* The Dread Pirate Roberts: https://www.tumblr.com/seananmcguire/745425727927828481/but-look-look-listen-the-dread-pirate-roberts?source=share
* "Sunday Sweets: Big Top Treats!:" https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/sunday-sweets-big-top-treats-2024
*****
* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.
The help links are at the bottom under the cut.
* People have been asking for ways to help trans people in West Virginia, given the scary shit going on there. So far this organization is suggested. I'm keeping an eye out for more ways to help. If you have suggestions, please let me know. "Fairness West Virginia:" https://fairnesswv.org/donate/
* To track more general LGBTQIA+ Legislation: https://www.lgbtmap.org/
* "How you can support queer and trans kids in Oklahoma after Nex Benedict’s death:" https://www.advocate.com/news/how-to-help-trans-kids
* An organization for the parents of trans youths: https://transparentusa.org/
* "2024 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!:" https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/2024-trans-girl-scouts-to-order-cookies
* "World Central Kitchen:" https://wck.org/
* "Palestine Children’s Relief Fund:" https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-recovery
* Verified charities to help Palestinians: https://cleolinda.tumblr.com/post/737312194805612544
* Fundraisers for Gaza: https://www.tumblr.com/el-shab-hussein/742344297699999744/hi-if-its-okay-i-saw-you-were-boosting?source=share
* Help Queer Folks in Ghana: https://www.silentmajorityghana.com/donate
* "Library of Congress Launches New Website for Americans to Share COVID-19 Stories:" https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/library-of-congress-launches-new-website-for-americans-to-share-covid-19-stories/s/d5739534-fec6-4e13-9f16-68d6117ee94b
* "We’re looking for English-speaking neopronoun users (aged 18+) to participate in a paid linguistics study.:" https://allthingslinguistic.com/post/741780492503990272/kirby-conrod-is-a-cool-linguist-whos-done-neat
* Apply for Project 2025 so they have to pick through resumes, using their resources: https://apply.project2025.org/ords/r/p25/pub/questionnaire?p4_qid=1
* Want to help Lucas Kunce beat Josh Hawley? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/pccc_2022_lucas_kunce_only
* Want to help Andy Kim beat Bob Menendez? https://www.andykim.com/
* Help Adam Frisch beat Lauren Boebert: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/defeatlaurenboebertnowz
* Want to contribute to Gloria Johnson's senate run in Tennessee? https://www.votegloriajohnson.com/
* Want to help queer folk in Russia?
Queer Svit - https://queersvit.taplink.ws/ Helping LGBTQ+ and BIPOC аffected by the war and political repressions
Center-T - https://centre-t.com/english Helping transgender people in Russia
КилькоТ-Действие - https://boosty.to/kilkota
Delo LGBT+ - https://www.delo.lgbt/ || https://boosty.to/delolgbt
* Want to help Journalists without Borders? https://donate.rsf.org/us/donate/~my-donation
* How to donate to Doctors Without Borders: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/donate
* "The Rainbow Railroad:" https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/take-action
* "These Organizations Accept Donations To Help People in Ukraine:" https://www.snopes.com/news/2022/03/01/where-to-donate-help-ukraine/
* "Russia-Ukraine War: Info and ways to help:" https://ukrainewar.carrd.co/
* "Support OVD-Info:" https://beste-glatisant.tumblr.com/post/677388506851606528/hi-ive-donated-to-the-ukranian-refugees-and-now
* "War in Ukraine! Support LGBTQ people.:" https://secure.wayforpay.com/payment/s047412e502b6
* What to help fight for queer people in Africa? Try the Initiative Sankofa D’Afrique de l’Ouest www.ISDAO.org
* Organizations to help trans folk: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/620857152453640195/about-us
* "How to Safely and Ethically Film Police Misconduct:" https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-film-police-safely
* Master Post for how to help organizations fighting Police violence: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/620861026680881152/oberynmartell-list-of-black-lives-matter-and
* A resistance website for organizing and publicizing anti-censorship pro-education etc. rallies/protests/walkouts. "Walkout2learn:" https://www.walkout2learn.org/
* New Indivisible Guide! "A Practical Guide to defeating MAGA:" https://indivisible.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/20220104_Indivisible_%20A%20Practical%20Guide%20to%20Defeating%20MAGA.pdf
* Have something you want to tell your Senators? If you can't safely protest in person, here are some other options:
Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.
Senate: https://contactsenators.com/senator-phone-numbers/
Congress in General: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resist.bot/
* "DONATE TO EMILY'S LIST:" https://win.emilyslist.org/a/donate-to-emily
* Tiny hand knit stocking earrings made by a good friend: https://forestgirlclothing.com/collections/autumn-winter-collection/products/fairy-stocking-earrings?fbclid=IwAR0EjmUHcdv_cQOwQt4tRAouQRVtZfhSMdQDtoazj5mIKgK6cOiVCvUFU2A
* Chicksaw bead artist and cool person has Kiamichi Beading suitable for non-native sale: https://www.instagram.com/kiamichi_beading/
* Cool Blackwork Embroidery Patterns for Beginners: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thehaberdasheress/?etsrc=sdt
* This is a long time friend of mine. They have secured future housing, but have spent everything in the previous fundraiser on gofundme to survive to this point and they need They need $3000 over the next couple months until their move in date.
Gofundme here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hdykv-housing-crisis?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer
You can also support them via their Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Kandrinchae/shop?fbclid=IwAR0E1PRHlG45LWhBfDtVpGigD1YUk9Njm-__SviL4W7C8JZUCppFc1oG9Gs%22
* My Oldest Continuous friend's Elder Cat is getting up there and her special diet and health care for kidney failure is expensive. Gigi is a sweet, extremely cuddly girl and could use extra help. :
SupportGigiInHerOldAge:" https://www.spotfund.com/story/18393388-9914-4f6c-9f99-876aa019bdee
They are also trying to GM for pay. They are an excellent GM. Here's where to sign up: https://startplaying.games/gm/1617744454089x564714756631343740
* What to help support all of us all here at the Cat Asylum? https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Gwydion
* I admit to having a wicked good time tormenting myself and other history geeks with my polls: https://www.tumblr.com/gwydpolls
I need to post some time sensative things like personal update and primary schedule, so I'm clearing the rest out too.
* Food aid to Gaza for Ramadan: https://support.anera.org/a/ramadan-2024
* "Palestine Children’s Relief Fund:" https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-recovery
* Verified charities to help Palestinians: https://cleolinda.tumblr.com/post/737312194805612544
* Fundraisers for Gaza: https://www.tumblr.com/el-shab-hussein/742344297699999744/hi-if-its-okay-i-saw-you-were-boosting?source=share
******
* "With dissent stifled, some Russians help political prisoners by writing them letters of support:" https://apnews.com/article/russia-political-prisoners-crackdown-protests-navalny-8ad5c35d3b481500f8cca3e5ee9a27a4
* "Haitian PM tenders resignation after Jamaica talks:" https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/blinken-travel-jamaica-caricom-meeting-haiti-us-state-dept-says-2024-03-11/
* "With Haiti in Chaos, a Humanitarian Crisis Is Rapidly Unfolding:" https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/world/americas/haiti-gangs-political-uprising-ariel-henry-humanitarian-crisis.html
* "Why Everyone Hates the Supreme Court's Decision on Insurrection & the 14th Amendment:"
* They are voting to censor queer and other minority voices off the Internet in the US: https://www.stopkosa.com/
* Have something you want to tell your Congress Critters? If you can't safely contact them in person, here are some other options:
Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.
Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resist.bot/
To get your Critters' numbers to call direct: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
* The Indivisible Guide: "A Practical Guide to defeating MAGA:" https://indivisible.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/20220104_Indivisible_%20A%20Practical%20Guide%20to%20Defeating%20MAGA.pdf
* Primaries are ongoing:
NOTE: There is a call for people to vote "uncommitted" in the Democratic primary as a protest against Biden's Israel policy. The time to pressure Biden with your vote is now, not in November. The pressure from all the different types of protests do seem to be working, if far slower than we'd like.
North Dakota (Democrats): 3/30/24
Connecticut, Delaware, New York, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Arkansas (Run Off), Mississippi (Run Off), 4/2/24
Alaska (Democrats): 4/6/24
Wyoming (Democrats): 4/13/24
Alabama (Run Off): 4/16/24
Know your state's schedule and where to vote. Make sure you and your friends are registered. If you are voting in person, plan how to get there.
If you live in an open primary state consider voting strategically. Otherwise, vote your heart in the primary. Remember how all those votes for Sanders and Warren pushed Biden and the party platform further left?
Remember to vote in all the races, not just the top of the ticket even if it's in a separate primary (as it is in my state). Who runs congress, your state, and your local government really matters. In some states this is a separate primary. Check the rules for your state.
Never, ever sleep on a chance to vote.
It is always better to vote for someone who will listen to us than to let someone who is actively trying to kill us.
* "Trump's Liquidity Problem for His Massive Bond:"
* "The Deadliest Infectious Disease of All Time:"
* "KBTC Profiles - Friend & Founder: Centralia's George Washington:"
* "When Men Had Too Many Pockets: Dangerous Victorian History:"
* "Why are there tiny bows on all our underwear?!:"
* "KBTC Profiles – The Sweet Spot: A Piece of Tacoma's Candy History:"
* "Cruise Ship Accused of Keeping Dead Body in Beverage Cooler:"
* I would like to thank the person who sent money to help us while I'm laid up from shoulder surgery.
* Conversation from Sunday 3/17/24
Me, miserable: It feels like someone cut me open and stole my boooooones!
Goth Millenial: Someone did cut you open and steal your bones!
Me: I know, but I don't like it!
In related news: When I scheduled surgery for March 12th in the Northern Hemisphere, I did not anticipate doing the whole convalescence in high summer with sky high ragweed pollen, and the livingroom air conditioner not set up, but here we are. Sigh.
Four shirts likely wold have been enough if my arm weren't elephant man sized. The only one I can wear is the tent sized one which is causing hygiene problems. I have had to order another. I have burned through funds far too fast with car repair next month. Ugh.
While I am getting a bit better at mousing about with the wrong hand, typing is difficult and extremely laborious. This explains the mostly point and click way I'm engaging with the internet.
Addendum: ...and I just fell for the second time today. It hurt so much. I didn't tear the incision, but the second time I instinctively tried to save my face by catch the weight with my arms. I'm on the lighter pain pills today, and everything is nightmarish.
* Second Saturday: The hallucinations are ramping up, so I have to stop the tramadol. My stomache is saying no to the tylanol. I shall have to manage here on out with just my regular daily arthritis meds. I wouldn't mind if it were just the surgical pain, but the pain from the sling is so much worse than that.
Goth Millennial purchased and cooked asparagus with their own money in hopes of cheering me up.
* 3/27/24: I keep thinking about the PT. This is probably her first real job. She was so excited to be helping me. As Squirrel pointed out, she probably went home thinking that she'd done a great job. Despite the extreme pain and horror she inflicted on me, I don't doubt for a second she thought she was saving me.
I do want her tracked down so she won't harm anyone else. I do need her to learn from the damage her unexamined fatphobia and failure to stop and think and ask questions did.
I do not want her life ruined. Assuming they explain to her what she did, she will have to carry the weight of the pain she inflicted on another person. She went into a caring profession on purpose and she so clearly did want to help people recover from injuries.
I can't really imagine how bad it will feel to know she messed up this badly when another person depended on her, but I can imagine enough to weep for her and the way this will take some of the shine out of her world.
* ...And the washing machine broke mid-spin cycle. I can't really work around it. I won't be able to get around independently until late April at best. Carrying laundry baskets around... maybe May some time.
I already have an essential car repair scheduled for late April at 400+ which is literally everything but housing costs and the insurance auto-withdraws.
I've no idea how we can repair a washing machine too. Fuck.
I hate to ask what with all the things going on in the world, but clean clothes and bedding are essentials while I'm healing. I am disabled with limited mobility and recovering from total shoulder replacement.
If you can chip in on the everything keeps breaking fund: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Gwydion
* Update: I tried to schedule a repair, but our set up is too hard for the repairman's back. I have left a message with someone he recommended.
My suspicion it will be in the $200-300 range, but that's a wild guestimate that assumes 100 or less for parts.
Thanks to Thursday donors I have enough to cover the in home visit, plus an hour of labour at local rates.
*fingers crossed for early next week washer repair*
* Snerk "The Eagles of Manwë:" https://www.tumblr.com/elodieunderglass/745320176616079360/so-the-eagles-of-manw%C3%AB-called-upon-their-kindred?source=share
* The Dread Pirate Roberts: https://www.tumblr.com/seananmcguire/745425727927828481/but-look-look-listen-the-dread-pirate-roberts?source=share
* "Sunday Sweets: Big Top Treats!:" https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/sunday-sweets-big-top-treats-2024
*****
* Full list of Resistance and charity links has been migrated to my profile as it was getting out of hand.
The help links are at the bottom under the cut.
* People have been asking for ways to help trans people in West Virginia, given the scary shit going on there. So far this organization is suggested. I'm keeping an eye out for more ways to help. If you have suggestions, please let me know. "Fairness West Virginia:" https://fairnesswv.org/donate/
* To track more general LGBTQIA+ Legislation: https://www.lgbtmap.org/
* "How you can support queer and trans kids in Oklahoma after Nex Benedict’s death:" https://www.advocate.com/news/how-to-help-trans-kids
* An organization for the parents of trans youths: https://transparentusa.org/
* "2024 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!:" https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/2024-trans-girl-scouts-to-order-cookies
* "World Central Kitchen:" https://wck.org/
* "Palestine Children’s Relief Fund:" https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/forms/gaza-recovery
* Verified charities to help Palestinians: https://cleolinda.tumblr.com/post/737312194805612544
* Fundraisers for Gaza: https://www.tumblr.com/el-shab-hussein/742344297699999744/hi-if-its-okay-i-saw-you-were-boosting?source=share
* Help Queer Folks in Ghana: https://www.silentmajorityghana.com/donate
* "Library of Congress Launches New Website for Americans to Share COVID-19 Stories:" https://newsroom.loc.gov/news/library-of-congress-launches-new-website-for-americans-to-share-covid-19-stories/s/d5739534-fec6-4e13-9f16-68d6117ee94b
* "We’re looking for English-speaking neopronoun users (aged 18+) to participate in a paid linguistics study.:" https://allthingslinguistic.com/post/741780492503990272/kirby-conrod-is-a-cool-linguist-whos-done-neat
* Apply for Project 2025 so they have to pick through resumes, using their resources: https://apply.project2025.org/ords/r/p25/pub/questionnaire?p4_qid=1
* Want to help Lucas Kunce beat Josh Hawley? https://secure.actblue.com/donate/pccc_2022_lucas_kunce_only
* Want to help Andy Kim beat Bob Menendez? https://www.andykim.com/
* Help Adam Frisch beat Lauren Boebert: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/defeatlaurenboebertnowz
* Want to contribute to Gloria Johnson's senate run in Tennessee? https://www.votegloriajohnson.com/
* Want to help queer folk in Russia?
Queer Svit - https://queersvit.taplink.ws/ Helping LGBTQ+ and BIPOC аffected by the war and political repressions
Center-T - https://centre-t.com/english Helping transgender people in Russia
КилькоТ-Действие - https://boosty.to/kilkota
Delo LGBT+ - https://www.delo.lgbt/ || https://boosty.to/delolgbt
* Want to help Journalists without Borders? https://donate.rsf.org/us/donate/~my-donation
* How to donate to Doctors Without Borders: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/donate
* "The Rainbow Railroad:" https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/take-action
* "These Organizations Accept Donations To Help People in Ukraine:" https://www.snopes.com/news/2022/03/01/where-to-donate-help-ukraine/
* "Russia-Ukraine War: Info and ways to help:" https://ukrainewar.carrd.co/
* "Support OVD-Info:" https://beste-glatisant.tumblr.com/post/677388506851606528/hi-ive-donated-to-the-ukranian-refugees-and-now
* "War in Ukraine! Support LGBTQ people.:" https://secure.wayforpay.com/payment/s047412e502b6
* What to help fight for queer people in Africa? Try the Initiative Sankofa D’Afrique de l’Ouest www.ISDAO.org
* Organizations to help trans folk: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/620857152453640195/about-us
* "How to Safely and Ethically Film Police Misconduct:" https://www.teenvogue.com/story/how-to-film-police-safely
* Master Post for how to help organizations fighting Police violence: https://gwydionmisha.tumblr.com/post/620861026680881152/oberynmartell-list-of-black-lives-matter-and
* A resistance website for organizing and publicizing anti-censorship pro-education etc. rallies/protests/walkouts. "Walkout2learn:" https://www.walkout2learn.org/
* New Indivisible Guide! "A Practical Guide to defeating MAGA:" https://indivisible.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/20220104_Indivisible_%20A%20Practical%20Guide%20to%20Defeating%20MAGA.pdf
* Have something you want to tell your Senators? If you can't safely protest in person, here are some other options:
Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and ask to be connected to the representative of your choice.
Senate: https://contactsenators.com/senator-phone-numbers/
Congress in General: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member
Here is one that will send your reps a fax: https://resist.bot/
* "DONATE TO EMILY'S LIST:" https://win.emilyslist.org/a/donate-to-emily
* Tiny hand knit stocking earrings made by a good friend: https://forestgirlclothing.com/collections/autumn-winter-collection/products/fairy-stocking-earrings?fbclid=IwAR0EjmUHcdv_cQOwQt4tRAouQRVtZfhSMdQDtoazj5mIKgK6cOiVCvUFU2A
* Chicksaw bead artist and cool person has Kiamichi Beading suitable for non-native sale: https://www.instagram.com/kiamichi_beading/
* Cool Blackwork Embroidery Patterns for Beginners: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thehaberdasheress/?etsrc=sdt
* This is a long time friend of mine. They have secured future housing, but have spent everything in the previous fundraiser on gofundme to survive to this point and they need They need $3000 over the next couple months until their move in date.
Gofundme here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hdykv-housing-crisis?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer
You can also support them via their Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Kandrinchae/shop?fbclid=IwAR0E1PRHlG45LWhBfDtVpGigD1YUk9Njm-__SviL4W7C8JZUCppFc1oG9Gs%22
* My Oldest Continuous friend's Elder Cat is getting up there and her special diet and health care for kidney failure is expensive. Gigi is a sweet, extremely cuddly girl and could use extra help. :
SupportGigiInHerOldAge:" https://www.spotfund.com/story/18393388-9914-4f6c-9f99-876aa019bdee
They are also trying to GM for pay. They are an excellent GM. Here's where to sign up: https://startplaying.games/gm/1617744454089x564714756631343740
* What to help support all of us all here at the Cat Asylum? https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Gwydion
* I admit to having a wicked good time tormenting myself and other history geeks with my polls: https://www.tumblr.com/gwydpolls