And I'll tell you what your username reminds me of: _Finesse - OMG. I'm literally working on a song rn for one of the shows I'm in. It is "Finesse" by Bruno Mars, but the Postmodern Jukebox cover. Soooo, THAT. Because I've been singing it over, and over , AND OVER again today 馃槄. Booyahhayoob - Racecar (another palindrome) Nebula - wow, this unlocked a core memory. Dunno why. But the old Disney show "Lloyd In Space". Because his name was Lloyd Nebulon 馃槀 Maxi1234 - Today's Maxi Challenge is _____ Lucas_RFS - I know it doesn't even sound like it... but SILENCIO BRUNO! Salmaan - Sushi 馃い YSwimmer96 - Tom Daley
On Canada Day I wear an orange (indigenous-made) "Every Child Matters" shirt. Which, to be clear, is not about bodily autonomy. It is the thousands (and rising) of indigenous childrens' bodies that are STILL being uncovered at the sites of the genocidal Residential "Schools". I find it really difficult to celebrate a country that facilitated such a heinous place not too long ago. And it continues on through other systems today. I acknowledge how lucky I am to be on this land, and to be afforded the privileges I have... but it feels wrong to celebrate these days.
I also have strong opinions/feelings about the evidently violable human rights. But spreading vitriol on the blogs page isn't gonna make change happen. Angry? Good. Put that energy into mailing your representatives. Let them know how you feel. Put political pressure where it matters. As far as I know, no one on Tengaged is on the Supreme Court. They are on a trajectory, and they can dissolve perceived rights at the drop of a hat. Too many people have fought for the rights that are precariously hanging off of a cliff rn. Reach out a hand.
It is valid to cut people out of your life for being diametrically opposed to your politics/morals. I think it is toxic to say otherwise. But the online arguing is useless. No one is gonna change their opinions because a pixel told them to.
** I realize the stakes are a lot higher for certain people. Maybe you feel like arguing on a blogs page is your contribution. But YOU CAN do more. With not much more effort. I'm not coming for anyone in particular. But everyone is so galvanized, and I just want to direct that passion at a productive target.
And today exemplified that fact 馃槀. I decided that one show for Fringe Festival that I've been rehearsing for months wasn't enough. I just had to jump in and save another show by jumping in 2 weeks before performance (which is in the same festival), because their lead had to drop out because he booked a Hallmark... so that's gonna be a fun and exhausting 2 weeks 馃檭.
Had a good assassination in a while.