Bullets & Lace: April 2020

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

quarantine mood...

thinking of the last time
I cried
it's been a minute
Looking at clouds ☁️
I become solid
Like time that stands still
The silence that pounds heavy on my heart
Translates into art
Bleeding poems and pictures
A rabbit hole
shall we go deeper?
Escaping reality is bliss
anything but this
an explosion of
caged and covered faces
with masks and shelter-in-place orders
worlds are shifted
spirits hang low
damn
who knew how far
this would go
becoming
so intense
like a chess game in stale mate
waiting for the officials to be official
and give an official word
like everything is going to be ok
yet
nothing will ever be the same
secrets and truths
have been unearthed
no matter how deep we buried those bones
however
this is not a time
for pity
rather
it is a time
for healing
for peace
for compassion
the internal pain
has physically manifested itself
but the external love
penetrates deep
which allows for forgiveness
there is no shame
there is no blame
only response and reaction
stay alert
stay safe
stay strong
stay alive
well meet again
when we're allowed to
be back outside...
together

Saturday, April 25, 2020

support SF nightlife & local entertainment industry!!!

What to do

Buy gift cards from businesses that offer them. Buy some for yourself and others to use on future visits.
Donate directly to online fundraisers for nightlife businesses and artists or gig workers. Look on the business’s and artist’s web and social media pages to see if they need help. Cash and other life essentials, such as grocery store gift cards, can make a difference.
Buy artist or venue merchandise online.
Tip generously. Leave tips for online performances and events with a virtual tip jar, take-out and delivery, and online one-on-one sessions.
Donate to charities supporting nightlife businesses, artists, and gig workers.
Book an artist or worker for a future gig and give them a 50% deposit.
Book a party at a venue for a future date.
Book a recording studio session, class, or guided tour for a future date.
Instead of asking for a refund from a venue or artist, consider holding on to your ticket or asking for a rain check.
Pay for a one-on-one virtual session such as a lesson, private concert, or consulting.
Extend deadlines or debts for a gig worker.
Promote businesses, artists, gig workers through social media posts. You can also write positive reviews and recommend them to others.

Source: SF Entertainment Commission

Friday, April 24, 2020

new link: pay direct with PayPal

effective 4/24/2020 any payments and/or donations can be made directly here

a few reasons to click the link...

-poetry in print or recording of spoken word by me
-custom artwork via Krush Graphix by me
-custom or bundle designs via Black Unicorn Merchandise by me
-affiliate marketing or online promotions (see terms for Brown Sugar Promotions LLC) by me
-photography by me
-consulting (for Green Business, Business Management or Beauty/Makeup Art) by me
-you've been trying to send me a payment but didn't know how *sigh*
-you're a kind individual or organization that would like to support or sponsor me
-you're not my employer but I've completed freelance or contract work for you or your organization
-or just hella random no matter if you know me or not

either way, a sincere thank you from me in advance ;)