And seriously, if you're a fellow author or exhibitor at the Collingswood Book Festival hit me up at my table xD I always have snacks on hand for cons and such and am happy to share! And I am also happy to shower y'all with free stuff x)
I think the idea of self-care has become really warped, so I'm switching to making "maintenance and morale" bigger priorities in my life. Maintenance is eating right, sleep, hygiene, cleaning my apartment, doing all of my laundry. Morale is seeing friends, fun adventures, hobbies and takeout orders
There is no place without climate catastrophe because we are deeply interconnected. If we commit to not giving up on each other, we are also guaranteeing that nobody will give up on us. Our safety is in solidarity.
Hurricane Helene caused widespread damage across the greater Tampa Bay region, especially for residents who live along coastal communities. Storm surge flooded homes and businesses across the area, and thousands remained without power as of Saturday.
Several organizations are available to assist residents who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. You can also offer your help in various ways.
The "just move" brigade is intensely, intensely, smug, wrong, and usually being classist or racist (or both!) with this reaction. The only people it's ok to say that to are billionaires do weird shit like add sand to their beachfront vacay homes just before a storm and lose it anyway.
Hey artists! It’s time to make friends! It’s Friday. The end of the month. The other place with the ultra-stupid billionaire in charge has driven more people away this week. Share your work and what you do in the comments. Repost so other people can see.
If you're able to donate, North Carolina needs your help. One of the organizations on this list, Homeward Bound, is near to my heart. I used to volunteer there. It's a day shelter for the unhoused. And Buncombe County's homeless population just grew exponentially.
Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating flooding in the mountains of North Carolina. Here are ways to help local flood victims in Western North Carolina by donating relief funds or volunteering.
It is not good in Asheville & western NC right now. There’s no power and no water and all roads out are blocked. There is an extensive list of places to donate to here: www.wfmynews2.com/article/weat... thank you all
There are plenty of places to donate cash or supplies.
