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kat l.h.

@hihellokat.bsky.social

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Stitching, parenting, and project management problems. Working towards more affordable housing in our state. She/they in Wisconsin, USA. 🪡 stitchitkat on instagram.

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kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · Jan 20

Hi new followers! My name is Kat. This account is mainly my stitching, and not a whole lot of personal stuff. But if you like crafts/craftivism, project management, interfaith musings, and fighting for equity, I am the friend for you.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 2d

Okay, so I am a year late in reading Sunrise on the Reaping but I just finished it and I am so mad and emotional. "Enjoy your homecoming" ARrrGHhh.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 10d

I'm plenty aware of breast cancer, thanks.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 14d

It's homecoming, my alma mater cut my program last week, and today I got a letter asking me to donate $150 to honor the new president of the college. I think not, Alma College. #almacollege #artsmatter

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 15d

Child care is too darn expensive, but thanks to the investments I fought hard to secure in our bipartisan, pro-kid budget, we're lowering the cost of child care for working families and helping stabilize our child care industry.

Childcare assistance is rising starting Oct. 1. Here's what to know about changes to Wisconsin Shares

Wisconsin families receiving childcare subsidies through the Wisconsin Shares program will see their assistance increase starting Oct. 1.

www.jsonline.com

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Steph ✨ Fine Frog Stitching @finefrogstitching.com · 17d

We love some us some ✨ c r i s p ✨ lettering here at Fine Frog! I'm super excited with how this #crossstitch typography came out— it's such a perfectly colorful Halloween pattern!

This pattern is now out as a PDF, by the way! 🎉 ↓
finefrogstitching.com/products/cau...

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Heretic Designs @hereticdesigns.bsky.social · 17d

Don't give up now. Don't despair. Don't obey in advance.
Be ungovernable.
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Find this pattern in my Etsy shop. Link in bio.

A cross stitch design on white Aida cloth in a silver rectangular frame. In the center in purple letters, it says, "have courage." Around that are multiple intricate, geometric borders in blue, yellow, pink, and green.

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 16d

It's always the people taking consistent action who feel they aren't doing "enough." Let that shit go. You are doing more than 85% of others.

I am personally at more than capacity. What we need is for others to do their part(s) too.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 16d

So I guess I am asking you to think for a moment that people who love a land and a community are struggling with that love in the wake of two years of horrific actions of a terrible government, where the leader only cares about power. Sounds familiar, right?

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 16d

I will loudly say I am Pro-Palestine and have had tough convos with people in my community who are learning and don't see things the same way. But you know what doesn't help the conversation? Screaming ZIONIST at Jewish people online like a slur. You can love a country and NOT support their leaders.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 16d

My close friends know I found Judaism 20, and am the only Jew in my family. I have no familial ties to Israel, and Israel as a spiritual homeland does not resonate with me. I subscribe to the idea of doikayt.

But I will never shun those that do have their history or have a deep love or connection.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 16d

Faith talk: Today's sermon called out the lack of response from Jewish orgs on the crisis in Gaza, while also acknowledging that it is HARD to be a Jew in America right now where you are either accused of being pro-genocide or a traitor to your faith for not loudly proclaiming your love for Israel.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 16d

Kind reminder that you can change your path at any time. It is never too late to do the right thing, and people will more likely embrace your change than push you away and say "you should have done this sooner."

I say this on Yom Kippur, because the reflections are fucking heavy this year.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 17d

Happy #wipwednesday even if I am a little late. Chugging away at Twigs and Tea SAL by @finefrogstitching.com

#crossstitchersofbluesky #crossstitch

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 17d

G'mar chatima tova, and an easy fast to those observing today. I recited my alphabet of woe - have you?

(Seriously, here is to a year of more thoughtful action from us all.)

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 18d

Final note: you can read more about the cuts to HUD funding here: nlihc.org/resource/16-.... Housing Choice Vouchers and Emergency Choice Vouchers are at risk.

16-2 The State of the HUD Budget: FY26 Appropriations

By Kim Johnson, NLIHCCongress has until October 1—the beginning of fiscal year 2026 (FY26)—to enact a final FY26 appropriations bill for HUD programs. Without either a new bill or a CR to extend fundi...

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 18d

Also, not trying to dismiss the other stuff about the shutdown that sucks for our country, but this propaganda is awful and needs to be called out when we see it.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 18d

The feral scream I screamed when I saw the HUD website this morning. What in the petty shit IS that.

A reminder that America continues to be in a housing crisis and this shutdown will likely mean that MORE people will not be able to pay their mortgage/rent/bills. This division doesn't help people.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 19d

Oh yeah, our president just called for war on our own citizens, but sure, let me schedule my little meetings and get everyone excited about this new project.

#projectmanagementproblems

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Jewish Voice for Peace @jvp.bsky.social · 19d

This year, we observe the High Holy Days in grief and outrage. Our movements have grown more powerful than ever before, yet we remain unable to halt the relentless US-Israeli war machine that continues to ravage Gaza—inflicting death, destruction, and famine onto the Palestinian people.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 19d

It's not that I am unprepared for meetings, but sometimes I just do so much better winging it. See every wedding speech I've ever done for proof.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 20d

The only thing I'm gonna say about Grand Blanc (other than it has been a trip to watch non-Michiganders pronounce it) is that it's still the guns. Do not normalize it. Do not turn away from the issue while sending thoughts and prayers. No one should worry about being shot in a house of worship.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 20d

My 3.5 year old likes to pretend to fight "bad guys." Today he ran around the living room screaming, "YOU WANNA GET WILD???" before pretending to fight each one. That's how he engages before he "hits" with a karate chop.

This one might be a theatre major, guys, because the DRAMA.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 22d

All of these places I loved are gone. The theatre. WQAC Radio. Theta Chi. My sorority has low membership and I'm worried that will soon be a memory, too. I know there is a season for all things but this is hard to watch.

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 22d

Alma announced the closing of the Theatre program (majors and minors) this week, and within a day of the internal announcement the department was scrubbed from the college website. Real classy. The body wasn't even cold yet.

No external announcement either? What in the "loyal hearts" is that?

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · May 4

I donated to my undergrad program for the first time this spring, and today I got a sweet card and picture from the head of the department and all the current Theatre majors. Aw. Good memories!

#loyalhearts #almacollege

kat l.h. @hihellokat.bsky.social · 26d

Both kiddo and I went to the dentist today. Only one of us got a prize. Once again, I am asking for a prize for adults who REALLY hate going to the dentist.