Hey, reader. How are you doing? My trans faerie friend is getting gender affirming surgery soon in Portland and needs some love. She doesn’t have support from her family of origin, and it’s going to be serious recovery. Will you chip in for gender affirming surgery? If you have funds to spare, her cashapp is… Read More »
Hey, reader. How are you doing? It’s getting cold here. Feels wintery once it’s in the 30sF. The mind turns to death. Ming’s had death on the mind, and I have too. I’m sorry if it’s scary. I’ve been wanting to write a goodbye letter– not that I intend to die soon, but surprises happen.… Read More »
Hello, reader. How’ve you been? I’ve been thinking about physical pain. It’s part of life– some lives more than others. I hate physical therapy. Drugs can help. But drug policy in the US is racist, broken, and violent. I’m sorry we don’t have just ways of helping people, and healthcare is turned on its head.… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Yesterday I met the mayor at an art show. I had three pieces in the art show, and I was glad to be part of the whole experience. This morning I wrote a letter to the mayor because today is a Transgender Day she declared. I thought you might… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you? I’m thinking about how I like to be credited for my work. My zines, blog posts, poems, and art are valuable. Beyond money, the publishing industry, and the art world, what I create matters. So it matters how you share. how I like to be credited for my work Most… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I put a twenty dollar bill on my altar in front of an image of my dearest deity impulsively. It seemed to belong. Then I left it there for a month maybe. Then last night Ming helped me clean my altar, and it felt right to remove some items. … Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? I want to share my venmo. Maybe you’re looking for a way to support me, my art, my activism, or my writing if you enjoy it over time. You could specify an area to apply the funds, like web hosting or zine postage. Or Ming and I can ponder… Read More »
Hello, reader. Do you know about biomass energy? Someone wanted me to sign a petition online to restrict biomass energy. They were saying that it makes harmful air pollution and noise pollution, and biomass energy plants are disproportionately harshing the lives of Black people. I’m upset about air pollution: breathing is not optional. My mom… Read More »
Hello, reader. Are you confident? I am becoming more so, as I’m less afraid of people and love myself more as a grown-ass adult. But I feel annoyed that I need to be confident in order to be taken seriously, especially in community. Being confident feels almost violent to me, especially when it’s loud; it… Read More »
Hello, reader. How are you doing? Happy October. How much do you enjoy your life? Years ago, I used to think my life was crap, and I was crap. I had an attitude like “I have nothing to lose.” So I would make poor choices, including staying in relationship with abusive people. But now I… Read More »