i was recently told i offer “nothing new”
A little while ago on the big bad IG I was told by a fashion influencer (& one of her fans) that I offered "nothing new" in my work. They…
do’s and don’ts for the vegan(s) in your life
Vegans are in a tough spot.We're surrounded by utmost depravity, forced to tread water in an animal agribusiness institutionalized slurry that is propped up by billions of government bailouts and…
My 2022 Greatest Hits!
I was featured in the New York Times! This is one of those cases where just looking at the other experts included, I realize how far I have come and how accomplished I am.
You Are Much More Efficient Than You Realize
My studio has taken over almost all our relatively-large basement area - including one small back room with a few shelving units that houses two large bins of my faux furs, the…
Dispatches From Clown Patrol, Part 2
Twice this last week, local businesses refused to honor gift cards they'd been happy to sell our family a while back. In both cases, the businesses didn't apologize or offer credit or any kind of olive branch - they said versions of, "we don't take those anymore". In fact, they sounded aggravated.
food security & malnutrition
Last night I loaded up my dinner plate - a raw broccoli and cauliflower salad with tempeh bacon, parboiled-then-roasted potatoes, and Tofurkey beer brats. And my favorite drink which is…
Five Takeaways From 2022
Don't do it for clout or fame - and don't sacrifice your ethics to make a dollar. I don't know how to say it any clearer than that. There are loads of people willing to cut corners, underpay employees, steal from other artists, all that stuff. If you're willing to do those things I don't know how you're still following my writings. But if you're NOT willing to do those things, I am here to give you encouragement!
it’s trans awareness week, strap in because I am once again depressed about it
Trans issues regarding our welfare, our joy, our visibility, our careers - these things are getting better for us. There is no doubt. There are still major setbacks, backlashes, and…
a new look for my site!
It takes a lot, a LOT of effort to put together a new site! As cute as this site is - and as hard as I've worked on my products…
Un-Squash Yourself
The problem with the whole pickle is - like I shared last Tuesday - if you grow up hearing enough of this stuff it can really affect you. I'm forty-five now and I am still painfully peeling off layers of self-doubt and confusion. I've been known to seek validation in the wrong places.