How does this keep happening?

 

I keep forgetting to post anything, and all my ideas drift away as though they never existed. 

In the meantime, I did at least manage to vote this year and that's always a plus. A lot of things have been going on, as I'm sure you know, but that doesn't mean I can always keep on top of things. Wish me luck, as I do you, in all our endeavors.

In the meantime, I will be sharing QR Codes to my Instagram, if nothing else, which will hopefully improve my readership and thus motivate me to keep on top of things. Turns out, you don't need A.I. for that and I am forever grateful. *

*My oldest is nearly a teenager & has very strong opinions - as an artist on top of things, A.I. is no exception. 

Also, don't forget to look up your local Santa Photos as it happens much earlier than the event (seriously there was one just last week and it's barely November.)

Facebook, if nothing else, is a great place to look. Also, check your local library for events. (My kids love ours because we get to see real reindeer!) And always check out your local parades if only because it's a cherished memory the kids will have when they grow up...

Lastly, don't forget to recycle! #CraftyMama.

Stand Up & Speak Your Mind

 I am using Tiktok for as long as I can. It's my main location for trying to start a rebellion. I rebel against the "Dumptruck" administration in little ways, but we all need to get louder. 

For instance, keep using your local library for anything and everything you can manage. 

They'll have to pry my Library Card from my cold dead hands... and they probably will after making damn sure to throw propaganda at the "News" stations. We all know exactly where this nightmare is headed. I, for one, will not sit back idly as my world burns around me. 

In the meantime, I also have Rednote for as long as that will be allowed. I'm sick of this nonsense already and he has only been in office 2 weeks. 

Best of luck to everyone. 

Remember, We Rise Together and Together We Stand...

ByteDance TikTok Lemon8 --- U.S.A. Xiaohongshu

TikTok vs America has a lot of us up in arms. Some don't understand why we care about. Some of us remember when it was illegal to gossip because men didn't like women sharing information and having knowledge. Knowledge is Power - never forget. 

Dawn's In Trouble, Must Be Tuesday...

 Today has been a very full day. I got bloodwork done, I picked up my prescriptions, and I went to therapy. Then I went and got my kids some new clothes because they are growing like weeds. I even got some seeds for my friend because she wants to try gardening and I knew she'd love some okra. 

I also got to chapter 11 of the 5th book I've read this summer - and it's not an ebook or smut! Then I got to (finally) update my mental health blog. It's been over a month and it's amazing how much there is going on. 

Nationally, June is Pride Month. However, our little city celebrates Pride in July. They claim it's so they can support local cities during June and then they can support us the following month - which I love. Friday is our local Pride Parade and I am looking forward to it. Especially since it is also following a concert in the park (Beatles Tribute Band) and the next day is the Festival. I love this time of year. 

We've been swimming at the lake a lot lately and it's an amazing feeling. We got to see fireworks not once but twice and they are already looking forward to next year.

I'm by no means a patriot - I scream F*** the 4th every year - but I do love their absolute wonder and enchantment with the beautiful (yet loud) displays and hope it never fades. 

"Compassion isn't about solutions. It's about giving all the love that you've got." ~Cheryl Strayed.

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