Michael Kidowski
@refugewriter.bsky.social
Media Manager at BGCUMC | Social Justice Organizer | LGBTQ+ Advocate | Storyteller | Creating spaces of belonging and change.
🎶 Alison Moyet lit up Portland’s Crystal Ballroom on May 14! 🎤 Ezra and I were blown away—her voice was 🔥 and the reimagined classics from her Key album were mesmerizing. 40 years in, and she’s still a powerhouse. What a night! 💃🕺 #AlisonMoyet #KeyTour2025 #PortlandVibes
May 17, 2025 at 3:03 AM
🎶 Alison Moyet lit up Portland’s Crystal Ballroom on May 14! 🎤 Ezra and I were blown away—her voice was 🔥 and the reimagined classics from her Key album were mesmerizing. 40 years in, and she’s still a powerhouse. What a night! 💃🕺 #AlisonMoyet #KeyTour2025 #PortlandVibes
Hands off our rights!
My first protest in the West—definitely not the last. Showed up loud, proud, and unafraid at today’s Hands Off rally in Vancouver, WA. Fired up and ready for more.
#HandsOff #ProtestForJustice #VancouverWA
My first protest in the West—definitely not the last. Showed up loud, proud, and unafraid at today’s Hands Off rally in Vancouver, WA. Fired up and ready for more.
#HandsOff #ProtestForJustice #VancouverWA
April 6, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Hands off our rights!
My first protest in the West—definitely not the last. Showed up loud, proud, and unafraid at today’s Hands Off rally in Vancouver, WA. Fired up and ready for more.
#HandsOff #ProtestForJustice #VancouverWA
My first protest in the West—definitely not the last. Showed up loud, proud, and unafraid at today’s Hands Off rally in Vancouver, WA. Fired up and ready for more.
#HandsOff #ProtestForJustice #VancouverWA
Daffodils- because it's spring!
March 30, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Daffodils- because it's spring!
¡Ya estoy cansado de esto!
I am already tired of this!
Jestem już tym zmęczony!
😱🤯😤😱🤯😤😱🤯😤
I am already tired of this!
Jestem już tym zmęczony!
😱🤯😤😱🤯😤😱🤯😤
March 12, 2025 at 3:03 AM
¡Ya estoy cansado de esto!
I am already tired of this!
Jestem już tym zmęczony!
😱🤯😤😱🤯😤😱🤯😤
I am already tired of this!
Jestem już tym zmęczony!
😱🤯😤😱🤯😤😱🤯😤
Reposted by Michael Kidowski
A Small Act, A Big Impact
Many Battle Ground students lack basic needs. "Just One Thing" helps by providing clothing, snacks, and hygiene items for homeless and underserved youth. Donate gently used/new clothes, non-perishable snacks, or hygiene products. #JustOneThing #LoveInAction #BGCUMC
Many Battle Ground students lack basic needs. "Just One Thing" helps by providing clothing, snacks, and hygiene items for homeless and underserved youth. Donate gently used/new clothes, non-perishable snacks, or hygiene products. #JustOneThing #LoveInAction #BGCUMC
March 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A Small Act, A Big Impact
Many Battle Ground students lack basic needs. "Just One Thing" helps by providing clothing, snacks, and hygiene items for homeless and underserved youth. Donate gently used/new clothes, non-perishable snacks, or hygiene products. #JustOneThing #LoveInAction #BGCUMC
Many Battle Ground students lack basic needs. "Just One Thing" helps by providing clothing, snacks, and hygiene items for homeless and underserved youth. Donate gently used/new clothes, non-perishable snacks, or hygiene products. #JustOneThing #LoveInAction #BGCUMC
When you eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion you are left with H.I.S.
Homogeneity,
Inequity,
Segregation
- a society that upholds sameness, injustice, and exclusion.
Homogeneity,
Inequity,
Segregation
- a society that upholds sameness, injustice, and exclusion.
March 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM
When you eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion you are left with H.I.S.
Homogeneity,
Inequity,
Segregation
- a society that upholds sameness, injustice, and exclusion.
Homogeneity,
Inequity,
Segregation
- a society that upholds sameness, injustice, and exclusion.
I will not follow our leaders into fascism...
February 22, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I will not follow our leaders into fascism...
Stay at home too! The workforce should all call out sick!!
![ECONOMIC BLACKOUT
FRIDAY FEB. 28, 2025 12AM-n:59PH
I
OUR FIRST OFFICIAL ACT:
•For one day we show them who really holds the power.
• Do not make any purchases. • Do not shop online, or in-store
■ No Amazon ■ No Walmart ■ No Best Buy Nowhere!
• No McDonalds
DO NOT SPEND MONEY ON
• Fast Food • Gas • Major Retailers
• Do not use Credit or Debit Cards for non essential spending.
WHAT YOU CAN DO IF NECESSARY:
• Only buy essentials of absolutely necessary items such as
(Food, Medicine, Emergency Supplies]
•If you must spend, ONLY support small, local businesses.
SPREAD THE MESSAGE:
• Talk about it. - Post about it. • Document your actions that day!
Y THIS MAHERS:
• Corporations and banks only care about their bottom line.
■ If we disrupt the economy for just ONE day,
it sends a powerful message.
• If they don't listen we make the next blackout longer.
■ This is our first action. ■ Our numbers are powerful.
• This is how we make history.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:a3qazpb3dd75bjkx7dcop4l5/bafkreidy6xvxvccor5o3nonf6zmcs7wqzmammvzxdm7wkjiphulemijgp4@jpeg)
February 18, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Stay at home too! The workforce should all call out sick!!
Reposted by Michael Kidowski
At BGCUMC, we’re not just rebuilding a floor—we’re creating a foundation for community, worship, and love. As we strengthen our footprint, we make space for many more to walk with us. Exciting things are happening—come be a part of it! #BGCUMC #BuildingCommunity #FaithInAction
February 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
At BGCUMC, we’re not just rebuilding a floor—we’re creating a foundation for community, worship, and love. As we strengthen our footprint, we make space for many more to walk with us. Exciting things are happening—come be a part of it! #BGCUMC #BuildingCommunity #FaithInAction
Reintroducing "What Was I Thinking?!" - my blog of rants, analysis, and deep dives into whatever catches my mind. Been at it since 2016, and there’s always something new. Check it out: mpdzski.wordpress.com/2024/09/26/o.... Read, follow, and let’s talk! #WWITBlog #VanWA #WritingCommunity #HiddenGems
Overlooked in VanWa
Living in Southwest Washington can feel a bit like hanging out at the party that everyone forgot to invite you to. After five years in the Evergreen State, it sometimes feels like we’re practically…
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January 31, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Reintroducing "What Was I Thinking?!" - my blog of rants, analysis, and deep dives into whatever catches my mind. Been at it since 2016, and there’s always something new. Check it out: mpdzski.wordpress.com/2024/09/26/o.... Read, follow, and let’s talk! #WWITBlog #VanWA #WritingCommunity #HiddenGems
From a frigid 28° to a fair 48°, the day unfolded beautifully—frost to warmth, light to brilliance. Ending with this radiant colored twilight.
January 30, 2025 at 4:39 AM
From a frigid 28° to a fair 48°, the day unfolded beautifully—frost to warmth, light to brilliance. Ending with this radiant colored twilight.
These seventeen days of winter sun have been a gift. From frost-kissed mornings to resplendent sunsets, each day has been a quiet wonder. This morning’s view on the river was no exception.
January 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
These seventeen days of winter sun have been a gift. From frost-kissed mornings to resplendent sunsets, each day has been a quiet wonder. This morning’s view on the river was no exception.
Next Sunday, I finally get to meet Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth—a leader I deeply admire. We share so much: age, a Southern upbringing, a journey of faith as gay men. I can’t wait to show him what we’re building in this little rural church. Join us on YouTube for the live stream! #UMC #FaithInAction
January 28, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Next Sunday, I finally get to meet Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth—a leader I deeply admire. We share so much: age, a Southern upbringing, a journey of faith as gay men. I can’t wait to show him what we’re building in this little rural church. Join us on YouTube for the live stream! #UMC #FaithInAction
I'm making a splash w/my first post on Bluesky! I'm proud to share this statement from my pastor, R. April Hall, on behalf of the UMC churches of Clark Cty, WA Our church stands with the trans community, and we are committed to being a safe and affirming space for all. #TransRights #UMC #SafeSpace
January 27, 2025 at 3:32 AM
I'm making a splash w/my first post on Bluesky! I'm proud to share this statement from my pastor, R. April Hall, on behalf of the UMC churches of Clark Cty, WA Our church stands with the trans community, and we are committed to being a safe and affirming space for all. #TransRights #UMC #SafeSpace
