June 2020

Like many businesses and individuals, the Grateful Dead supported Black Out Tuesday on June 2, 2020 by avoiding their own posts and promotions, instead focusing on supporting the fight for change worldwide. Many said the gesture was an empty one if not followed by actions, and while the Dead are widely known for their support, it would be great if fans could share their actions in the chat.

One of my all-time favorite poems that never fails to move me is Emma Lazarus's "The New Colossus," the poem we see engraved on the Statue of Liberty. Its inspiring message seems forgotten to many people living in the United States today, particularly those against immigration and justice.

Being a cat owner sometimes makes you act in strange ways, amirite? My partner and I have found ourselves at home on date night just entertaining ourselves with the cats and laser lights. I'm almost certain that cats have mystical powers of putting you to sleep by rubbing up on you and purring. And we even make stuff in our houses to accommodate our cats, like putting carpet up on top of shelves so they can scratch or relax there.

It's important to celebrate, share and support Black-owned and operated breweries, distilleries and wineries whenever we get the chance, so why don't we share some of the ones that we know?

Have you ever designed your own custom doormat? This is a really cool way to put those artistic skills to practical use, and you can put just about anything you want on it--your family name, handprints, anything you like! Artsy Fartsy Mama has a whole tutorial on how as well as several templates you can use if you're not sure where to begin or want to make your doormat with something to trace.