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The good news is that while both are sick, both are okay and stable. The bill was $996.79. Oksana has stomatitis and will need a dental. But he tested clear of FIV and FeLV so that’s great. His vitals are good, we confirmed (finally) that he’s male, and scheduled his dental for Monday, December 22. […]
Well, sparkle season is here and I’m still stuck in this in-between stage as my lawsuits play out. I share my home with someone I used to well, know. Not any longer. I miss the most mundane things – watching the news together, trying new restaurants, making waffles, eating her lemon chicken recipe. It hurts […]
It has been quite a week. Our little colony of Fort Faulsey has five resident cats: Pretty Girl, Tony DiMera, Mx. Pajamas, Callie, and Oksana. I’ve ben caring for them since December 2020. All have been (or were) TNRd. They have a pretty good life – heated shelters, heated water bowl, decent food, clean water, […]
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Or at least get started … I’ve been pondering how to reconcile 54 Thanksgivings with the undeniable truths about the harm and trauma that celebration causes my Native and Indigenous friends, neighbors. As a trauma survivor, I appreciate the distinction between bad memories and actively continued experience. It has gnawed at me so I did […]
I grew up in a union town, of course. My father and other relatives were union men. I understand the importance of a union in the labor and economic ecosystem. While they are as inherently flawed as any other tool of capitalism, unions are necessary to dismantle capitalism in the long run and to protect […]
Today, my GoFundMe reached the halfway mark – $20,000. Obviously, that means the goal is $40,000. For now. It means a great deal to me that you continue to support me, to help with legal and living expenses. Life is really hard right now, but I do find moments of joy and satisfaction. My friends […]
Sexual violence with any minor child is abhorrent and too common. “There’s a difference between a 15 year old and a 5 year old” Megyn Kelly, defending Jeffrey Epstein. Content Note: sexual violence, child abuse, politics, church, incest Let me start by reminding everyone that sexual abuse of young children, ages 5 and 15, including […]
Thank you for your donations. You have made it possible for me to get this far. Scroll down for a current ask I have, but first I want to talk about the possibility of my being homeless. On Wednesday, we had another conciliation hearing. The outcome is that the cases go back to the Family […]
Some cases came to light during this past year, but took place in the past. Here are six neighbors whose stories became to known to us in 2025. Their identities are unknown. Unidentified white female, estimated between 30-45 years, found April 19, 2001 in Chicago Illinois. The listing describes her as a transsexual male but […]
