Are we a 90’s sitcom?
October 18, 2019
Are we a 90’s sitcom?
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This is 40. This weekend I was carried through one decade into another by my people. We laughed until it hurt, sang our hearts out, DANCED our asses off, bonded with my mom, took a Pedicab ride around my favorite town, hung with the Nittany Lion, had fires every night, ate s’mores, went to a pumpkin festival, had a beautiful yoga class in my family home, had dinner where I’ve eaten with my grandparents, & wrote 100 postcards to Virginia voters. To those who were there virtually, you reflected back to me the woman I am when I needed the reminder. Thank you, she’s fierce and I love her. The night after everyone left Will and I had a major life-changing moon ritual where I set my intentions for this next phase of life. I am leaving so much pain behind and bringing such abundance forward. I have learned so much in 40 years, and the most important thing is to speak your truth. Expect my voice. A roar is coming.
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The Virginia State House race on November 5th will determine the next decade of our democracy. The VA State House will dictate how we re-district (aka GERRYMANDER) every state. This will set the tone for ALL issues across the country for years to come, making it possibly MORE important than the presidential race. We can not rely on impeachment, we must vote and win. If you’re looking to make a major impact you can focus on this crucial final push until 11/5. If you’re in VA or nearby, come canvas and help GOTV in person. It has the most impact face-to-face. From your couch in any state you can text voters, phone bank, and donate to the link in my bio that goes directly to the 12 flippable seats. We are in the final countdown to one day that will effect all yet to come. As the honorable Elijah Cummings said: “When we’re dancing with the angels, the question will be asked…what did we do to make sure we kept our democracy intact?”
Meg Allan Cole
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Meg Allan Cole is a prominent name in the DIY and crafting world, usually seen wielding a glue gun in one hand and a rescue dog in the other. Meg has been creating DIY videos since the very first DIY network, Threadbanger, aired on the internet in 2006. Since then, she has been a DIY home and lifestyle blogger, and has created videos for Etsy, Curbly, MAKE, The Knot, Martha Stewart, and she now proudly makes regular content for HGTV’s YouTube channel, HGTV Handmade.
Posts by Meg Allan Cole
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Swipe for actions. Art by @kristinamicotti
June 27, 2020
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Breonna Taylor was asleep in her bed in the middle of the night when 3 police officers came inside her home and murdered her. They had the wrong house. One was fired yesterday, the other two murderers are still police officers. No charges have been brought *as of now. Demand justice for Bre. She and all Black women deserve better than this. Text ENOUGH to 55156 After countless calls from outraged allies, Mayor Fischer disconnected phone, so we are finding other ways to be heard. Go to @colorofchange to sign the petition, contact the council members, and get up to date actions. Art by @jennydoh
June 24, 2020
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As a little incentive to continue investing in the Black community, I’m offering free BLM art to you! Send me a screenshot of your donation of $25 or more to the nonprofit of your choice, your mailing address, and art preference. There are a few of each design, and I’ll do my best to get you your favorite one-of-a-kind watercolor painting. Some donation suggestions are @blklivesmatter @innocenceproject @bailproject @naacp_ldf @blacktranstravelfund and City Neighbors Foundation, linked in my bio. But any investment in the Black community counts. *City Neighbors Foundation works to develop public schools that focus on equity and the arts. @raindancer80 is on the board focusing on diversity and inclusion, and alerted me to this wonderful Baltimore-based organization. Donating to them would be a lovely way to thank Raina for her work yesterday. Thank you to everyone who is giving their time, money, and work to the Black community. Let’s keep the momentum up
June 20, 2020
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We’re finding these hand painted stones around our neighborhood while out on walks. Making these with your kids is a great way to get them involved creatively and start talking about the reality of racism. My educator parents started the dialogue about racism with me before I can remember, and it was *always* a part of the conversation. I think that practice at home helped me speak up at school at an earlier age. I still have MUCH TO LEARN as we all do, but that early exposure was the first step to working on being anti-racist. It’s never too early and it’s never too late.
June 17, 2020
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My period is now eco and Black-woman owned thanks to @femlybox. Many of my white friends are switching household brands and investing in Black-owned companies and I RECOMMEND THIS ONE. ANY time we re-distribute the wealth to a Black woman or to a black-owned company it is the action of putting your wallet where your mouth is. To make this a lifelong shift, sharing companies that produce well-made eco products we use *regularly* is crucial. I’m so grateful that is such a high quality/low impact brand that supports people who menstruate. I’m a convert forevs. Yes, they have tampons and cups too
June 17, 2020
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