Michèle
@colormeother.bsky.social
MK / TCK advocate, speaker, novelist. Trauma & cancer survivor. French pastry connoisseur. Unapologetic (but slightly cynical) rêveuse. Anti-hate, pro-compassion, still-learning follower of Jesus. "Pieces of Purple" coming 4/25. www.michelephoenix.com.
Perhaps instead of elevating Charlie Kirk to sainthood in a press conference, officials in Utah could lament the inexcusable murder, urge Americans to self-reflect, and recognize that some of Kirk's rhetoric was hate fomenting hate.
September 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Perhaps instead of elevating Charlie Kirk to sainthood in a press conference, officials in Utah could lament the inexcusable murder, urge Americans to self-reflect, and recognize that some of Kirk's rhetoric was hate fomenting hate.
For survivors of trauma whose equilibrium and capacity to cope feel swept up in the toxic Trump tidal wave of destruction...
September 9, 2025 at 2:41 PM
For survivors of trauma whose equilibrium and capacity to cope feel swept up in the toxic Trump tidal wave of destruction...
So proud to have voted for Kamala. So gutted at how right she was all along. SO DISGUSTED at the millions who still refuse to see the tsunami of toxicity and terror washing over this nation.
September 9, 2025 at 2:19 AM
So proud to have voted for Kamala. So gutted at how right she was all along. SO DISGUSTED at the millions who still refuse to see the tsunami of toxicity and terror washing over this nation.
I miss the days when Christians were known for something other than petty, performative outrage.
August 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I miss the days when Christians were known for something other than petty, performative outrage.
Just a word about the collective trauma of our vulnerable populations—on the day when Trump says he might rethink parts of the "selection process" for mass deportations. (Likely because rich people are losing their cheap labor.)
June 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Just a word about the collective trauma of our vulnerable populations—on the day when Trump says he might rethink parts of the "selection process" for mass deportations. (Likely because rich people are losing their cheap labor.)
I'm nauseous. This despot is using the law and military force to restrict free speech, unleash state-sponsored aggression, corrupt our democracy and rewrite America's identity around the world...while his "Christian" minions stand by and laud his inhumanity.
June 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I'm nauseous. This despot is using the law and military force to restrict free speech, unleash state-sponsored aggression, corrupt our democracy and rewrite America's identity around the world...while his "Christian" minions stand by and laud his inhumanity.
I'm ready in DuPage county, IL!
June 7, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I'm ready in DuPage county, IL!
Ready for June 14th! See you all at 400 S Eagle St, Naperville, from 11-12. #NoKingsDay #handsOff #DuPage
June 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Ready for June 14th! See you all at 400 S Eagle St, Naperville, from 11-12. #NoKingsDay #handsOff #DuPage
Follow up to last post about #HandsOff DuPage County: the tone was so positive! Counter-protestors tried to drum up conflict, but were met with rolled eyes and giggles. Can this day of action be the beginning of a national shift back to the power of the people…? #thereishope 🇺🇸
April 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Follow up to last post about #HandsOff DuPage County: the tone was so positive! Counter-protestors tried to drum up conflict, but were met with rolled eyes and giggles. Can this day of action be the beginning of a national shift back to the power of the people…? #thereishope 🇺🇸
First time participating in any kind of protest. HUGE turnout! I went with trepidation, not sure what I’d find. It was Hope, and love, and resistance, and good trouble. A spiritual experience in so many ways. #handsoff2025 #DupageCounty
April 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
First time participating in any kind of protest. HUGE turnout! I went with trepidation, not sure what I’d find. It was Hope, and love, and resistance, and good trouble. A spiritual experience in so many ways. #handsoff2025 #DupageCounty
So grateful that this book is finally out in the world today. ♥
Available as paperback and for Kindle. 📖💻
On sale today only. ⏳ amzn.to/4iPwFEx
[Please share in your #MK, #TCK, and #Ministry networks. 🛜]
Available as paperback and for Kindle. 📖💻
On sale today only. ⏳ amzn.to/4iPwFEx
[Please share in your #MK, #TCK, and #Ministry networks. 🛜]
April 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM
So grateful that this book is finally out in the world today. ♥
Available as paperback and for Kindle. 📖💻
On sale today only. ⏳ amzn.to/4iPwFEx
[Please share in your #MK, #TCK, and #Ministry networks. 🛜]
Available as paperback and for Kindle. 📖💻
On sale today only. ⏳ amzn.to/4iPwFEx
[Please share in your #MK, #TCK, and #Ministry networks. 🛜]
Can it be any clearer that Trump wants to do to sovereign nations what he's admitted to doing to women? Just grab 'em and see if they put up a fight. Hey, hoser. Canada's not afraid to kick you where it hurts. #OCanada #TrueNorthStrongAndFree
March 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Can it be any clearer that Trump wants to do to sovereign nations what he's admitted to doing to women? Just grab 'em and see if they put up a fight. Hey, hoser. Canada's not afraid to kick you where it hurts. #OCanada #TrueNorthStrongAndFree
As always, clear and compelling historical analysis by Heather Cox Richardson. (If you subscribe to her daily news email, you'll be better—and smarter—for it!)
March 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
As always, clear and compelling historical analysis by Heather Cox Richardson. (If you subscribe to her daily news email, you'll be better—and smarter—for it!)
I’m certainly not in agreement with everything happening in the True North Strong and Free, but I will always side with the victim in an unjustified attack. Canada has been a sacrificial friend & ally in the worst of times, and this is unconscionable.
Trudeau’s fact-filled response: bit.ly/4knoMrg
Trudeau’s fact-filled response: bit.ly/4knoMrg
March 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I’m certainly not in agreement with everything happening in the True North Strong and Free, but I will always side with the victim in an unjustified attack. Canada has been a sacrificial friend & ally in the worst of times, and this is unconscionable.
Trudeau’s fact-filled response: bit.ly/4knoMrg
Trudeau’s fact-filled response: bit.ly/4knoMrg
This man displayed the kind of strength he speaks of here throughout his life. Are there any Jimmy Carters left in politics?
March 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This man displayed the kind of strength he speaks of here throughout his life. Are there any Jimmy Carters left in politics?
The shame I feel for this. Causing death rather than using less than 1% of our federal spending to save them.
February 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The shame I feel for this. Causing death rather than using less than 1% of our federal spending to save them.
"But she laughed weird..."
(And don't bring up abortion. They demonstrably go DOWN under democrats because people aren't terrified of the present and the future.)
(And don't bring up abortion. They demonstrably go DOWN under democrats because people aren't terrified of the present and the future.)
February 22, 2025 at 11:28 PM
"But she laughed weird..."
(And don't bring up abortion. They demonstrably go DOWN under democrats because people aren't terrified of the present and the future.)
(And don't bring up abortion. They demonstrably go DOWN under democrats because people aren't terrified of the present and the future.)
About USAID's hold—written by a surgeon at a top hospital in Malawi. thehill.com/opinion/5154...
February 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
About USAID's hold—written by a surgeon at a top hospital in Malawi. thehill.com/opinion/5154...
This idea is not original to me, but it rings true. The past few weeks have felt like watching those planes hitting the towers over & over & over & over again...with no end in sight.
It's okay to prioritize your mental health, friend. To turn off the news. To meditate. To up your meds. It's okay.
It's okay to prioritize your mental health, friend. To turn off the news. To meditate. To up your meds. It's okay.
February 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
This idea is not original to me, but it rings true. The past few weeks have felt like watching those planes hitting the towers over & over & over & over again...with no end in sight.
It's okay to prioritize your mental health, friend. To turn off the news. To meditate. To up your meds. It's okay.
It's okay to prioritize your mental health, friend. To turn off the news. To meditate. To up your meds. It's okay.
"If a picture paints a thousand words..."
Appalled and enraged today—again. The lies and manipulation are so blatant and the supporters are so blind.
Appalled and enraged today—again. The lies and manipulation are so blatant and the supporters are so blind.
February 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"If a picture paints a thousand words..."
Appalled and enraged today—again. The lies and manipulation are so blatant and the supporters are so blind.
Appalled and enraged today—again. The lies and manipulation are so blatant and the supporters are so blind.
There is so much to say about Musk turning our collective backs on the poor and helpless, and now Trump is planning to prostitute our name and history on the Red Square by validating an abusive tyrant...? We've reached the bottom and picked up a shovel. It hurts in my bones and spirit.
February 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM
There is so much to say about Musk turning our collective backs on the poor and helpless, and now Trump is planning to prostitute our name and history on the Red Square by validating an abusive tyrant...? We've reached the bottom and picked up a shovel. It hurts in my bones and spirit.
Contemplating Psalm 146 today and pondering ways I can step boldly into these truths, not just in agreement but in embodiment. And realizing that Jesus has already shown the way: show up, stand up, speak up, act up.
February 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Contemplating Psalm 146 today and pondering ways I can step boldly into these truths, not just in agreement but in embodiment. And realizing that Jesus has already shown the way: show up, stand up, speak up, act up.