In June of 2016 I supported my love Chris as we dealt with the death of both his parents and a co-worker over a three week period. This essay written the summer of those deaths is my attempt to make sense of grief and the struggle to carry all that I care for. Originally published in the anthology You Care Too Much by with/out pretend, the essay Care/Carry/Cure is now … [Read more...] about Care/Carry/Cure an essay from ‘You Care Too Much’
Care/Carry/Cure an essay from ‘You Care Too Much’
A New Year’s Revolution
Dear loves & fellow makers, Why don’t we abandon resolutions on the garbage heap of good intentions and commit ourselves to revolutions instead? In the face of fear, intolerance, uncertainty, and rising rage I raise an overflowing glass to call in revolution, a toast to goodness, a cheers to the possibility of change. If “magic is the art of changing consciousness at … [Read more...] about A New Year’s Revolution
Go Do Some Great Thing
"What! Discouraged? Go do some great thing." Crawford Kilian, Go Do Some Great Thing; The Black Pioneers of British Columbia This quote is the opening page to Lawrence Hill's debut novel "Some Great Thing" - what are you reading or doing lately that inspires you to greatness? Further Reading: Go Do Some Great Thing; The Black Pioneers of British Columbia Some Great … [Read more...] about Go Do Some Great Thing
Draw a Larger Circle
I intend to do my part through the power of persuasion, by spiritual resistance, by the power of my pen, and by inviting the violence upon my own body. For what is life itself without the freedom to walk proudly before God and man and to glorify creation through the genius of self-expression? I intend to destroy segregation by positive and embracing methods. When my brothers … [Read more...] about Draw a Larger Circle
#FellowMakers History & the Triangle Factory Fire
Fellow makers, many of us have forgotten International Women’s Day began as International Working Women’s Day. The agenda? Changing conditions for the working women of the world and uniting the working class. On March 8, 1857, garment workers in New York City marched and picketed, demanding improved working conditions, a ten hour day, and equal rights for women. On March 8, … [Read more...] about #FellowMakers History & the Triangle Factory Fire
70 Ways to Build Community
It’s become such a cliched phrase-something we say and recognize to be true but don’t often act on: “It takes a village to raise a child.” What does that even mean? I am asked all the time - “How can I possibly do it all?” The hard truth is you can’t. You can’t be everything to everyone all the time. You can’t be the only one responsible for raising your children, running … [Read more...] about 70 Ways to Build Community
Stop the Hustle: On Slowing Down, Stepping Up & Paying Attention
hus•tle (ˈhʌs əl) v. -tled, -tling, n. to proceed or work rapidly or energetically. to push or force one's way; jostle or shove. to be aggressive, esp. in business or other financial dealings. Slang. to earn one's living by illicit or unethical means. Slang. (of a prostitute) to solicit clients. to convey or cause to move, esp. to leave, roughly or hurriedly. … [Read more...] about Stop the Hustle: On Slowing Down, Stepping Up & Paying Attention
Community Is Not Clubs: How We’re Segregating the Internet & What We Can Do
Community is not clubs Lately there seems to be examples everywhere of how we are segregating the internet into exclusive cliques and clubs instead of communities where we share real human moments. Statistics from the 2014 Employee Diversity Reports for our major networks show that online giants like Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest, Ebay and Etsy all fail to hire employees … [Read more...] about Community Is Not Clubs: How We’re Segregating the Internet & What We Can Do
Letter to Etsy Board of Directors on Behalf of #EtsyStrike
The following letter has been sent via email and registered mail to Etsy Inc.'s Board of Directors. To download a PDF copy that can be sent to the Etsy board please click here or write your own and mail it to: Etsy, Inc 117 Adams Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 ATTN: Attention: Board of Directors of Etsy, Inc. Chairman of the Board: Fred Wilson, Chief Executive Officer: Josh … [Read more...] about Letter to Etsy Board of Directors on Behalf of #EtsyStrike
The #EtsyStrike begins today July 16, 2018. Learn Why!
The #EtsyStrike begins today July 16, 2018 when new tiered plans and rate increases go into effect for sellers across Etsy. This action is not in retaliation for seller fee increases but in response to radical values and culture change at Etsy. Those with concerns about these changes are taking action on and offline to inform our communities about the hostile shareholder … [Read more...] about The #EtsyStrike begins today July 16, 2018. Learn Why!
Des préoccupations liées aux changements aux valeurs Etsy mènent à l’appel à une grève Etsy (#GreveEtsy)
POUR PUBLICATION IMMÉDIATE 07/2018 Des préoccupations liées aux changements aux valeurs Etsy mènent à l’appel à une grève Etsy (#GreveEtsy) Appel à la grève des consommateurs le 16 juillet 2018 afin de réagir au changement des valeurs au sein d’Etsy. Pour accéder à la déclaration intégrale et au communiqué de presse (en anglais) : … [Read more...] about Des préoccupations liées aux changements aux valeurs Etsy mènent à l’appel à une grève Etsy (#GreveEtsy)
Press Release: Concern over Changes to Etsy Values Leads to #EtsyStrike
For Immediate Release: July 2018 Concern over Changes to Etsy Values Leads to #EtsyStrike Consumer Strike organized for July 16, 2018 in response to changing values at Etsy. Read submitted statements from the community on changes to values at Etsy here. Click here to download this press release as a PDF | Original call to action from June 2018 here IMPORTANT: … [Read more...] about Press Release: Concern over Changes to Etsy Values Leads to #EtsyStrike
