kellyjmartinson.bsky.social
writer, storyteller, convener of soup nights, chooser of kind whenever possible, organizer organizing for a better world for everyone
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We have a regular corner protest in St Paul MN. We often skip the winter months, but with increasing daylight it’s time. I recommend picking a location that is easy for you and heavily trafficked. Then pick a schedule you can stick to. I’m down for once a week at the moment.
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Thank you for the reminder.
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I saw a Cybertruck that had a roofing company logo on it for “Ecoroofing” I laughed pretty hard.
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Hundert procent
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Pretty sure everyone trying to call to wonder why you are green lighting Trump nominees. Are you not paying attention?
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I hope the dad that arrived on our doorstep finds his way to a group like this (and that more groups like this spring up).
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And it works. And we know that for the duration of this administration, people are going to be even more dependent on it, so we need more sponsors so we can help more families. Check out littlehopesmn.org
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in light of what we are bombarded with every day, is in the negative numbers...
I tell you this story to introduce you to an organization I have been a part of for the last few years that does hyperlocal mutual aid with a community building emphasis (everyone contributes how they can).
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where we told them to connect with a social worker...
I have no idea what their actual story is, and I recognize that his goal was to get money. The sad thing is that if he had just asked, I would have given him some, but he continued lying, and my tolerance for lying...
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The story kept going and every time I asked a logical question he had an illogical answer. All the while, the kids were having a lovely time petting the cat. Long story short, we fed them some pizza and ultimately dropped them off back at Children's Minneapolis...
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Swim
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Also, taking any good soup recipes for our next soup night on Feb 8. The “resist” spice is all pepper! What soup do you love that uses lots of pepper?
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And find it on the governor's YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUPP...
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Friday night homemade pizza.
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We’re hosting monthly soup nights - everyone welcome - to build community and create joy. We’re also getting an 8 week old service puppy to raise until 18 months to keep us grounded.
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Ditto.
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I’m giving platelets that day!