Fin Fin: JOY is an act of Resistance

“Joy is an act of resistance”- Toi Dericotte Many thanks to my ethereal friend Bethan for introducing me to Fin Fin on Teo, the Magic Planet (PC, 1996) You can read Toi’s poem from which the line is referenced here: Project MUSE – Joy is an act of resistance, and: Special ears, and: Another poem …continue reading

Cooperation not Competition

Image description: Strawberry Shortcake and her friend Huckleberry Pie are working together in a community garden in front of a strawberry shaped house. The text reads “Cooperation not Competition”. by –ˈdʒeɪ

Your Intrusive Thoughts Don’t Make You a Bad Person!

When we deal with intrusive, compulsive thoughts, we often worry that this is a reflection of our true character. The harder we fight to banish these unwanted ideas, the stronger and more repetitive they become! The truth is that intrusive thoughts are just that- unwanted invasions into our peace of mind that we can’t control. …continue reading

Major Motoko Kusanagi quotes Sartre

Image Description: Major Motoko Kusanagi from the Ghost in the Shell series is depicted on a sparkling background of blue, pink, and purple. Text reads “We only become what we are by the radical and deep-seated refusal of that which others have made of us” (Jean-Paul Sartre) by –ˈdʒeɪ

Mutual Aid

What is Mutual Aid? Mutual aid is based on the idea that we can do more good through cooperation rather than competition. Consider giving directly to community members in need, or try joining a local mutual aid group! Image description: Set of four images. Image 1 text reads “Mutual Aid means Community Upgrade”. Three Junimos …continue reading

My Liberation is Your Liberation

Image description: Text reads “My Liberation is Your Liberation”. The digimon Agumon, with their digidevice cast aside, is helping the pokemon Sableye break free from their Pokeball. Despite being different ‘mons from different worlds, they realize the importance of solidarity. by –ˈdʒeɪ