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Kross

@chasing-kinkade.bsky.social

Queer biracial poet, dog parent, photographer, advocate (she/they/he)

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A large white Great Pyrenees Dog stands in a barren field mostly of red clay mud and little grass. A puddle on the ground is reflecting a ray of light onto the side of the dog. The ray of light resembles a butterfly.

A large white Great Pyrenees Dog stands in a barren field mostly of red clay mud and little grass. A puddle on the ground is reflecting a ray of light onto the side of the dog. The ray of light resembles a butterfly.

Samson and the butterfly of light

23.02.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
We strongly condemn RAINN’s decision to remove all mention of transgender and non-binary survivors from their website. This is not required by law but is a deliberate choice by their leadership. By doing so, they are excluding a group of survivors who are already at a disproportionate risk of sexual violence.
Transgender individuals face sexual violence at staggering ratesβ€”47% of transgender people and 59% of non-binary individuals report experiencing sexual violence in their lifetime, far higher than the rates for cisgender individuals. This decision marginalizes survivors who are already vulnerable and sends the harmful message that their experiences are less important.
We believe all survivors deserve inclusive care and support. RAINN’s choice to erase transgender and non-binary survivors undermines their mission to provide justice and safety for everyone. 
We call on RAINN to reconsider this harmful decision, reaffirm their commitment to all survivors, and use their considerable influence to fight back against these harmful attacks on marginalized communities.
We want to remind folks that we will continue to serve all survivors of sexual violence, regardless of gender identity. 
Our services are free and available 24/7 to ensure that every survivor receives the support they need. 
If you or someone you know is in need, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 612-871-5111.
We are here for you.

We strongly condemn RAINN’s decision to remove all mention of transgender and non-binary survivors from their website. This is not required by law but is a deliberate choice by their leadership. By doing so, they are excluding a group of survivors who are already at a disproportionate risk of sexual violence. Transgender individuals face sexual violence at staggering ratesβ€”47% of transgender people and 59% of non-binary individuals report experiencing sexual violence in their lifetime, far higher than the rates for cisgender individuals. This decision marginalizes survivors who are already vulnerable and sends the harmful message that their experiences are less important. We believe all survivors deserve inclusive care and support. RAINN’s choice to erase transgender and non-binary survivors undermines their mission to provide justice and safety for everyone. We call on RAINN to reconsider this harmful decision, reaffirm their commitment to all survivors, and use their considerable influence to fight back against these harmful attacks on marginalized communities. We want to remind folks that we will continue to serve all survivors of sexual violence, regardless of gender identity. Our services are free and available 24/7 to ensure that every survivor receives the support they need. If you or someone you know is in need, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at 612-871-5111. We are here for you.

If anyone needs more proof that RAINN's choice to remove resources for trans people was a decision an NOT forced onto them, read this statement from the Sexual Violence Center which condemns RAINN's decision to remove this information. They say it was a deliberate choice and not required by law.

20.02.2025 00:19 β€” πŸ‘ 81    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I want to write you something beautiful but I can't think of any words. My heart is broken. My sweet girl. My birthday twin. You were the best. How many people can say they had their own Digimon?

Keeper Nikita Tyson, I love you so, so much. Rest easy Keeperneepermon πŸ’œ

05-20-2010 to 02-09-25

09.02.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This piece is so beautiful!! My boys look amazing! I am so thankful to you for capturing them so wonderfully 🩡

08.02.2025 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cosmo is one of the best people I know. They have done so much for the local queer community and so much of it behind the scenes. If you can help please donate or share 🩡

02.02.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cosmo is one of the best people I know. They have done so much for the local queer community and so much of it behind the scenes. If you can help please donate or share 🩡

02.02.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
It is the cover of a poetry zine. The title is Fat Brown Girl. Fat is written in large, bubbly yellow letters. They give the appearance of being heavy. The background behind the word represents a circus tent. The word Brown is written in the style of Martin Alphabet, popularized by the Martin Show. The background is grey and dingy like a concrete wall. Girl is written against a pink background. The letters are layered and pink and there are sparkles around the word.

It is the cover of a poetry zine. The title is Fat Brown Girl. Fat is written in large, bubbly yellow letters. They give the appearance of being heavy. The background behind the word represents a circus tent. The word Brown is written in the style of Martin Alphabet, popularized by the Martin Show. The background is grey and dingy like a concrete wall. Girl is written against a pink background. The letters are layered and pink and there are sparkles around the word.

Cover for my upcoming poetry zine! Stay tuned!

#art #zine #zinecover

27.01.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would love one of my dog I lost a few years ago and my dog now! Together or separate.

25.01.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Start your own website. Run your own blog. Use decentralized and open-sourced platforms

@ghost.org is a great open-sourced blogging platform and website builder
Pixelfed is doing great work for images and runs on the social web

Support open social projects so your homes on the web don't fall apart

20.01.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 11328    πŸ” 1734    πŸ’¬ 193    πŸ“Œ 62

I skipped all the coverage of the inauguration. I knew the ending already. Ruined the whole movie for me.

20.01.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 9568    πŸ” 400    πŸ’¬ 209    πŸ“Œ 18

I know this sounds weak, I know it.

But kindness is one of the few things we carry that can make a difference for each other.

We can’t undo all this hate, but we can still make life a little easier for others.

21.01.2025 03:56 β€” πŸ‘ 24964    πŸ” 3485    πŸ’¬ 1074    πŸ“Œ 226
A beautiful torti cat with gleaming yellow eyes sits mostly facing the camera. She is mostly black with a bit of orange in her fur. There is staircase railing in the foreground and a window with sunlight coming in in the background

A beautiful torti cat with gleaming yellow eyes sits mostly facing the camera. She is mostly black with a bit of orange in her fur. There is staircase railing in the foreground and a window with sunlight coming in in the background

A beautiful torti cat with gleaming yellow eyes sits looking to the left. She is mostly black with a bit of orange in her fur. There is staircase railing in the foreground and a window with sunlight coming in in the background

A beautiful torti cat with gleaming yellow eyes sits looking to the left. She is mostly black with a bit of orange in her fur. There is staircase railing in the foreground and a window with sunlight coming in in the background

She is beauty, she is grace
Miss Kora

#photography #cat #cats

21.01.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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huh...

20.01.2025 22:39 β€” πŸ‘ 36504    πŸ” 5414    πŸ’¬ 19    πŸ“Œ 165

Such a wonderful play 🩡 definitely recommend you see the last show tomorrow!

19.01.2025 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The colors! And the fog! And the wind turbine! Ugh it just took my breath away πŸ₯Ή

15.01.2025 20:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Things I saw floating in the wind waiting for the bus today:
leaves
bubble wrap that floats past me twice dancing around the tires of cars passing by
A small plastic grocery bag
A large clear plastic bag rips past my face
I jump up to grab it, tuck it into my pocket and continue to watch the wind.

03.01.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A cartoon drawing of a black pug dog. Her front paws and round head are sticking out of a fluffy, white and red stocking. 

There is a watermark underneath the drawing of two dog like monsters with their mouths tapped shut and overlapped. One dog is yellow and the other is purple. They have large white eyes. Underneath it reads Kross in white letters.

A cartoon drawing of a black pug dog. Her front paws and round head are sticking out of a fluffy, white and red stocking. There is a watermark underneath the drawing of two dog like monsters with their mouths tapped shut and overlapped. One dog is yellow and the other is purple. They have large white eyes. Underneath it reads Kross in white letters.

Gift for my friend of his pug. I've missed drawing.

30.12.2024 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Leaves being perceived through a hole in a tree stump. The edges of the stump are blurry and create depth to the inside where we see orange, yellow, and brown autumn leaves.

Leaves being perceived through a hole in a tree stump. The edges of the stump are blurry and create depth to the inside where we see orange, yellow, and brown autumn leaves.

Someone remembered me for being a #photographer for the first time today and it feels so affirming πŸ₯Ή

One of my goals moving into 2025 is to improve my #photography, specifically my #mushroom and #nature photography!

11.12.2024 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Writers: yes, you are still a "real" writer if you
- have never published anything
- have no readers
- didn't write anything this month
- didn't write anything this year
- can't articulate words anymore
- can only float and mournfully wail
- were murdered ten years ago on this very spot

02.12.2024 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 19681    πŸ” 3234    πŸ’¬ 405    πŸ“Œ 161

Then that is definitely more than understandable πŸ™ƒ

02.12.2024 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh no πŸ™ƒ but I get it

01.12.2024 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This made me cackle πŸ˜‚

01.12.2024 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you see this post a fungi πŸ„

#photography #fungi

01.12.2024 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A sketch drawing of a dog with a glowing red feather on their nose. The background is black and there is white text above the sketch that reads, "You always rooted for the underdog, and that gives me hope, that you're up there, rooting for me too." 

There is a small watermark in the corner with two long earred dogs, one in yellow, one in purple, the name Kross written underneath in white.

A sketch drawing of a dog with a glowing red feather on their nose. The background is black and there is white text above the sketch that reads, "You always rooted for the underdog, and that gives me hope, that you're up there, rooting for me too." There is a small watermark in the corner with two long earred dogs, one in yellow, one in purple, the name Kross written underneath in white.

"You always rooted for the underdog, and that gives me hope, that you're up there, rooting for me too."

Little memorial piece I drew for my great grandmother. Her favorite birds were cardinals.

01.12.2024 17:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There's so much grief in my soul. It sweeps through me in waves. On days like this it feels endless, hopeless, screaming into a void.

29.11.2024 03:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

28.11.2024 01:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A vine like plant climbs an orange tarp and hangs on a fence. The leaves of the plant are a reddish orange and caught in the sunlight resemble fire.

A vine like plant climbs an orange tarp and hangs on a fence. The leaves of the plant are a reddish orange and caught in the sunlight resemble fire.

Little bit of autumn hanging on

26.11.2024 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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