InsomniacKS

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[–] InsomniacKS 2 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Oh I completely agree!! 100%

Well said.

[–] InsomniacKS 2 points 1 day ago

And I genuinely wish you all the luck in doing so. The defender should have the luck against the aggressor. I hope the USA either gets its shit together or unceremoniously implodes. I want as few collateral damage as possible.

Then we figure out how insignificant we are individually and start pulling as a team...maybe make a country worth having for once.

But without the oligarchs.

[–] InsomniacKS 2 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Those people are really not paying attention to history at all. There is definitely a reason people want to bomb us. We earned that hate.

I really wish people could pick a different country...like, nope, I disagree with literally everything here. Next!

But that only works if you have enough money to completely relocate...and then you're leaving the country slightly crappier than before. But I don't blame my friends for leaving. They aren't safe here anymore...

[–] InsomniacKS 4 points 1 day ago

Fun fact: I don't blame Russians for Putin.

[–] InsomniacKS 3 points 1 day ago

Truth.

I've got kids and pets and I work with kids at an emergency shelter. Getting locked up means I could lose my job, which means I'd lose my shelter and my pets, maybe my kids...all because I decided to protest something that no politician in my area will even pay attention to.

I do protest sometimes, but I'm waiting. When there are things I can help with, I do that. But I'm not traveling several hours to get to a protest so I can get beat by cops, arrested, and potentially lose everything. This is a marathon, not a sprint...and I need to be able to help those who are already being left behind.

But my heart is with those who can protest. I share their stories when I see them. I make signs for them and have a kit to help anyone who gets hurt during a local protest. I walk and protest myself when I'm able...but yeah, I can't go to every single one.

[–] InsomniacKS 3 points 1 day ago (10 children)

Hey...just need to put this out there.

I'm sorry my government has the dumb. I am so, so embarrassed by how things are going and how horribly rude my so-called "leaders" are being to literally everyone.

I am not like that. I respect you and your country. I want to cry when I think about how Zelenskyj has been treated. I know many, many people just like me. We are NOT like our government. We are scared. Some of us are trying to get out of the country, but many of us literally cannot...for a host of reasons, many of which involve how little money we have been able to save while this is all happening.

I'm just so sorry. Not that this fixes anything. I'm just desperate to tell SOMEONE that. I hope you have a good day...and rest easier knowing I echo every sentiment of your post.

[–] InsomniacKS 2 points 11 months ago

Art Therapist. I am the services director at a youth shelter. I oversee the art therapy and psychology interns and the other staff, making sure we are providing the appropriate services (shelter, life skills, therapy, case management, fiduciary, etc) and are generally meeting the needs of our clients.

Additionally, I get to be the handy man...because stuff needs to get done and I'm the one with the drill and willingness to climb a ladder.

I got my current job due to my degree in art therapy. But before that, I worked in an embroidery shop. My kids have special needs and I wanted to be available for them while they were young. I replied to an ad for an embroidery specialist (without any training), and they hired me to run the shop based on me having a good work history, good education, and the expectation that I would be around for a while.

TL;DR. Most places just want to see that you're dependable and willing to work hard. Build up that reputation and you can branch out into different fields a little. Just apply to anything you are interested in. Good luck!!

[–] InsomniacKS 3 points 1 year ago

Ooo, also Our Flag Means Death, only 2 seasons but such a great show.

What We Do In The Shadows, delightful and so wrong on so many levels...lol

Someone else already said it, but I agree so strongly, I gotta restate...Reservation Dogs...heart-warming and with great character arcs.

[–] InsomniacKS 2 points 1 year ago

It is so unbelievably good...on Hulu. Well worth checking out!

[–] InsomniacKS 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Pushing Daisies is simply delightful and whimsical.

The Magicians is an epic story with highly entertaining characters and a full storyline with an actual ending.

Loudermilk is a witty and heartfelt look at people trying to get by while also dealing with their alcoholism.

Sandman is masterfully done, a visual treat, regardless of whether you're a fan of the comic.

[–] InsomniacKS 12 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Have you tried graphic novels? Comic books get a bad rap, but there is dialog and pictures that help you get into the story. Maybe that would help?

[–] InsomniacKS 22 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Your cat is a Disney Princess!

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Poe & Pratchett (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 years ago by InsomniacKS to c/cat
 

Pratchett covers his face while Poe looks for something to pounce on. Their eyes are open and they see EVERYTHING now!

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This was from the trip home with our new babies. Their mom wasn't able to care for them. These 2 are the only survivors of a litter of 6. They hug each other to go to sleep...

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