c3Fundable — No

I was handed the feared termination “pink slip” at a federal agency in 1996. I kicked the trash can on my way out of the room. Luckily, I was able to use the civil service appeal system, to convince the administrative law judge (ALJ) that I was providing a unique, essential service. So three months […]

I’m neurodivergent and I want you to think more about your behavior. Being neurodivergent means my brain works differently than most people’s, and because of this, I have faced many challenges that others might not try to understand. I have been the target of hurtful workplace gossip. People have spread rumors and fearmongered about me […]

I had really hoped they would figure it out by now. But alas, different people have different learning styles, and it wouldn’t be very inclusive of us it we didn’t provide the opportunity for some to learn the hard way. This message is primarily geared to those with empathy and anxiety: IN the COMING days […]

Are you here with me, buffeted between outrage and despair? I feel tightness in my chest, hot tears that flow without warning, wiry energy that animates my arms and legs towards fight, towards flight. Disorganization catalyzed by an all-too-successful campaign of terror. The chaos of these times rips through us like fire and burns away […]

A good third of the country is ready to kill immigrants as they view them as foreign invaders, mass perpetrators of heinous crimes, job usurpers, and parasites feeding hoggishly at the public trough. Of course, none of this happens to be true. This is the crooked tale told by political operatives to create a distraction […]

They are kind and caring. They help people without a second thought. They have a strong, nerdy side that embraces geek culture. They have a healthy appreciate of scifi and quality comedy. They are reliable and consistent. They take responsibility for the world around them. They are better with numbers and budgets. They are good […]

Why anonymous? Because I’m discreet. Because I believe in giving people a chance. Discretion isn’t about fear; it’s about knowing when and how to engage. I’ve seen the consequences of misplaced trust, and I know the value of protecting my own space. Anonymity allows me to participate without assumptions or outside pressures distorting the conversation. […]

I guess I’m definitely mad that is happening and that it’s been happening for so long now, but the people on the other side of this confuse me so much, I’m basically helpless because I just don’t understand it. I don’t think you could ever convince me to be excited and enthusiastic at what we […]

I’m seeing missing cat posters all over SE Portland and Milwaukie. I hate to break it to the people missing their feline companions, but they were probably eaten by coyotes. This area is surprisingly full of them, yes in the inner city. And they specifically hunt cats. If you want to keep your cat alive, […]