Shout out to everyone whose mental health is dependent on routines in this time of everything being shut down, moved online, or shrouded in complete uncertainty.
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Steelheart Book Review
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General strike - Wikipedia
we need a general strike. immediately. everyone should stop working, especially if your work is non-essential. write letters to your representatives letting them know what you’re doing. some of us are holding onto jobs and gigs desperately while more and more people lose work every day in the midst of a pandemic. if you don’t know how you’re going to pay your bills the next few months, you are not alone. we are all in the same boat.
there is no better time for a general strike.
absolute necessities:
- we demand a moratorium on evictions, rent and mortgage payments. there should also be no more parking, internet, utilities costs
- suspend work obligations
- guarantee sick pay for all
- free testing for all
- homes for all, with access to water and sanitation
- prisoner rights
from there:
- universal healthcare
- expansion of food stamps
- expansion of public health initiatives
- expansion of social security
- nationalize delivery services
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A Japanese legend dating back to the 1800s has been resurfacing across social media recently because of its tie to staving off epidemics. A three-legged mermaid or merman with long hair and beak, the Amabie falls within the tradition of the yōkai—which is a supernatural monster or spirit in Japanese culture— and is said to have appeared from the waters near Kumamoto. The mythical tale states that the scale-covered creature emerged from the sea to tell prophecies about the upcoming harvests and potential destruction from disease. In the case of an epidemic, the legend states that people are supposed to draw the Amabie and share it with everyone who is ill. In response to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, Twitter and Instagram are full of illustrations, pencil drawings, and wool sculptures of the mysterious figure.
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I knew that a recession was coming. It was inevitable because it’s been 12 years. But I never imagined it’d be due to a public health emergency or that it would be a far more violent financial descent than 2008.
And just like 2008… it’s an election season. I can’t even begin to predict how this will all play out but what I do know is that if you’re fortunate enough to still have your regular income don’t take that for granted.
+ Slash your expenses and save as much of your income as possible. Because this is just the beginning. If you have the means, develop an emergency savings fund ASAP if you don’t already have one.
+ Look at the “virus” protections offered in your state. For example, in NY utility companies are forbidden from turning off lights and etc even without payment. BUT you probably shouldn’t take advantage of this unless you have to because there’s a good chance you’ll have to pay what’s owed + fees down the road.
+ Figure out the process of applying for unemployment (which will hopefully be expanded on a federal level to ALL workers–although this isn’t currently true). Even if you still have your job this is very good information to know. It may be a bureaucratic nightmare if you don’t get ahead on this because masses of people are expected to be laid off/ already have been.
+ Student loan INTEREST has been temporarily waived. Not the actual loan payments (I’ve been seeing that misinformation spreading). If you can’t pay your loans, this means you can enter an income driven repayment plan and interest won’t be accruing in the meantime. I guess that’s better than nothing. 🙄
+ Start speaking with landlords now about what they intend to do if you’re unable to pay. Start negotiating in advance so you’ll be in a better position if the worst happens.
+ Homeowners are in a better position since it’s standard for mortgage companies to provide a “grace period” (with gratuitous fees) before foreclosure (usually 3-4 months) but look up if your mortgage company has extended any special considerations in light of COVID-19.
+ Stay on top of what the government is doing on a federal, state, and local level. Everything is developing really quickly.
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March 17, 2020
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A spoonie witch is…
A spoonie who practices witchcraft. Simple!
A spoonie is someone who for whatever reason (usually a physical illness/disability - but it can also be due to a mental illness) doesn’t have as much energy as everyone else. The Spoon Theory [X] is a handy way to explain this to others and remind us of our limitations. It also shows us that we can ration our “spoons” (energy) to a certain extent. An important thing to note is that identifying as a spoonie is a choice, not all ill/disabled people do.
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March 17, 2020
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Here is a simple sigil making method that I designed; it is similar to the sigil wheel.
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