Not a day goes by that I don’t feel some level of anger at the harm the Trump administration is causing to education and science.

DEI. Trans kids. Are not what we should fight about.

It’s pointless political theater that leads to greater division. Not a greater country. Not a better America.

It’s been a while since a crochet update!

After Woobles I started on more complex amigurumi. Here are 3 I’ve finished so far. And working on a fourth to gift to another friend!

Each one taught me something new. The fox taught me how loathsome crocheting with black yarn is 😅

Our community and our history will not be erased. #DiversityMatters #RepresentationMatters

yoinked this image from Twitter, then ordered my copy

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(1) 🏵️Dandelions 🏵️

I was told to remove my email signature today.

Before, it said:

Learning how to crochet and made a little squirrel friend. Had to keep track of a lot to make sure I was swapping colors at the right times!

Starting the new year with enjoying some matcha ice cream and tea with the partner!

The US has such a sad view of tofu. It’s often seen as a dry tasteless health food.

But there’s so much more tofu can be✨. Tofu can be sweet and savory. Delightfully cooling. Soupy. Salty. Meaty. Spicy. It takes it all on.

Which is why I loved seeing it used here to make a crème brûlée.

Transgender Day of Remembrance

To remember those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia. To draw attention to the continued violence that gender expansive folks face.

Violence comes from fear, anger, and misunderstandings.

Gender is more—has always been more—than 2 rigid boxes.

Staying at my mom’s house while in town for a wedding and ran into this childhood memory:

“Seasonal cookie tin filled with not seasonal cookies” 🍪🧵🪡

Displayed here are sewing supplies. I think they were my grandmother’s.

Immigrant Parents (Thread)

My parents have never been great at saying “I love you” or “I’m proud of you.” Instead, love was about doing. Showing you care through acts of consideration and concern.

There’s so much hope and good vibes I’m seeing on this platform 💖. It’s honestly been like a warm hug or a cozy cup of tea given the *gestures at the void* rest of how life’s going atm.

When kids experience abuse or neglect, their brains adapt to survive. Trauma-informed care recognizes these adaptations as survival strategies, not flaws:
1️⃣Creating safe, equitable spaces
2️⃣Building trust
3️⃣Responding with empathy

Thanks to BGC Fox Valley for an exceptional trauma-informed training!