Oh yes tarps are handy!

Yep I’ve got those!

Bummer. I love everyone involved.

Ahh thank you!

I’m a giant fucking wimp when it comes to extreme temperatures because of the physical discomfort (amplified by the ‘tism), but I’m quite scrappy and resourceful in a pinch.

Anyway, Nashville, I love you, we’re gonna get through this. If you need resources, reach out, and I’ll help if I can! ❤️‍🔥

Me toooooo!

My “Go Bag” was prepared last summer because *pattern recognition* told me it’s a matter of WHEN, not IF, we’ll face a climate related disaster.

I was missing three things I need to add: a large portable solar battery, a camping stove, and a small tent. I used all of our candles & hot hands…

I’m filing a claim with my renter’s insurance for displacement and lost groceries. I’m also keeping an eye out for natural disaster funds for artists, but if y’all see such things pop up, please tag me!

The Nashville community is strong though. We’ve been through floods, tornadoes, and ice storms!

The response from TEMA has been underwhelming and our MAGA governor has beef with Nashville, a very small blue dot in a very red state… which must be why our state of emergency is practically being ignored.

I was lucky to be offered a warm guest room for the kid and myself to stay! Many don’t.

Fingers and toes are crossed that we maintain our power, since recovery is going to take weeks, probably much longer. The kid has already been out of school for a week and I imagine they won’t be back next week either.

My studio is still without power, but I can thankfully work from home!

Thank you!

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Any orders will be fulfilled when I can safely be back in my home and studio! Thank you!

Also my left eyelid hasn’t stopped twitching since Monday and it’s slowly driving me to insanity.

I’m going to do an emergency sale in my shop and hope to raise enough to cover a longer term stay where I can bring my cats. They’re currently at my place with a blanket fort and hot hands to warm their little tent. Mochi is fine but Squid is unhappy. I’ve already lost several days of work too. 😩

1000%

Turns out it’s AI! Which is wild… why would someone fake it?

Yeah it’s real

Thank you!