Samii

Still alive.

New job (as of last March). New adventures. New friends.

Looking forward to seeing how my 40th year on this planet rolls.

I wish I could say that I'm surprised about the state of the country right now, but I'm not.

This country chose racism and misogyny over progress, so POC are all over here sipping our tea because WE TOLD YOU THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN and you didn't believe us.

Hey, WI State leadership? Thank you for not being shit for minorities right now. Seriously.

Proof of life.

Still around and living my best queer life, which is resistance.

DEI Is the New Black The demonization of anyone who is not white, straight and male is a tradition as old as America.

Teaching unwhitewashed history is not DEI. Stocking a Black-owned brands THAT PEOPLE BUY is not DEI. Recruiting HBCU grads is not DEI. Addressing racial disparities is NOT DEI. Treating LGBTQIA people like PEOPLE is NOT DEI

Trump isn’t dismantling DEI

He is reconstructing a WHITER supremacy

Which is saying something since there are many of us who are unquestionably more qualified to serve in a number of roles that this administration has moved to vacate.

Vent art.
#furry #empathy

Hey so uh, cis folks? Enough talking about validity. Time to start donating to the ACLU and other organizations fighting these new EOs and laws.

Time to donate directly to trans people who need it.

Time to call your reps and help those you claim to care about.

We need ACTIONS, not platitudes.

. . . Did we conveniently forget how the fuck the Holocaust happened?!

I literally just was talking with my doctor about this to help protect other trans patients in their care.

I'm fucked any way I look at it (BIPOC, openly queer and trans, outspoken, intelligent), so I might as well cause good trouble on the way.

This is one of the reasons why Memorandums of Understanding / Mutual Aid Agreements are SO fucking important in Emergency Management. Because of shit like this.

This.

My very existence in this country is being threatened. And this is MUCH worse than the previous run.

Thanks. *hugs back*

I'm at the point where I just feel numb. And more than a little on edge and close to tears.

WE FUCKING TOLD YOU THIS WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. And we were ignored.

Part of this weekend's happy was getting to spend time with my student and her spouse.

And also my other student and Pelican.

I was also asked by a friend if I would consider taking them as a metalworking student. So, that conversation will be happening soon.

ICE is planning immigration raids starting Tuesday. Please amplify.

I like hugging you, too. And a number of other things that are likely best discussed in other venues. 😅

I like that my friends know I give good hugs and they tell me as much and ask for a hug.

I also like that they ask if I'm hugging that day. Because if I'm bristly, I sometimes am not.

Nordskogen 12th Night selfies. The fighter and the diplomat.

But also, get you someone who can do both. 😘

Those eyes, though! Arresting.

Aside from TikTok, what are some decent livestream platforms for mobile devices? Bonus if others can chat with me.

Hah! xD

Between Two Peers - YouTube

Rewatching "Between 2 Peers".

It was sassy, humorous, and filled with some thought provoking commentary on the SCA.

For those of you wondering what I'm talking about: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

You will be able to rebuild, regardless of your insurance. President Biden just signed the Declaration and will match the state at 100%.

Call FEMA or start an application online. You will receive the help you need.

I know it's hard, but stay strong. This is a temp problem. You will get thru it!

To anyone who lost their house in the fire: I lost my house and everything in it to the Moore, OK tornado in 2013.

I feel for you.

A few things I could salvage. Most I couldn't, including family heirlooms.

What's important: I have my family and you have yours! Take some time, gather strength!

Evidently, I have run out of spoons for the night. Heading home.

But also, can I just say how much it frustrates me that many festivals have $100+ booth fees?

This makes me really glad to read!

You will read countless times today that the LA mayor cut the LA Fire Department's budget by $23 million.

That is a lie.

The budget was actually *increased* by $50 million.

How close are you to retirement from there? Because that sounds toxic AF.

Oh. By the way, this is not a professional feed.

I do have a professional "voice" when needed. This is my "you get the mostly unfiltered commentary" feed.