social justice, politics, #BasicIncome; music teacher of 24 yrs; Sterling Silver Celtic jewelry; mixologist; nutrition; research; writer; let’s #EndTheCliffToss
Jul 18, 2023 • 25 tweets • 6 min read
I was going to write about #AbolishLIM today. I’m going to write about something so much more important. #DERB - #DERBNOW #DerbIsTheWord I will NEVER forget when that hashtag was created. Mostly bc I thought: “omg, no. That’s a terrible sounding word.” I’m VERY glad it stuck. A🧵
I like being wrong. It’s an opportunity to grow. When I’m wrong, I like knowing WHY. Some people can’t handle it. Maybe they feel like they’ve learned everything they need to know. I have a pint of honesty for you: there are somethings you need to UNKNOW. It’s called “unlearning”
Dec 7, 2022 • 25 tweets • 5 min read
We’re living through critical times. I fight for BI for a list of reasons so long that it could wrap around a castle, twice. I also know that there’s A LOT of push back to my methods. Can anyone guess how many times I’ve heard “yeah, but there are hundreds of methods out there”🧵
When I talk about my methods, I’m not talking about my ego or my vanity. Im talking about my caregiver. Im talking about a woman who took care of a man who suffered with cancer for roughly a decade only to die painfully & now she’s having to watch her only daughter fight 4
Oct 30, 2022 • 25 tweets • 6 min read
To be a #PWD in this time of turmoil during the creation of #C22 is a complex and emotional rollercoaster of events. A nation of ppl truly affected by the outcome are watching every single moment, working to be apart of the process, hoping to have their input. Ađź§µ
There is nothing in the Bill which brings real comfort and trust in the system. That ultimately is the truth, as I see it. Call me a pessimist if you want to, but the truth is, as I see it- this needs to be wholly rewritten and expedited. It needs to call for accountability.
Sep 18, 2022 • 25 tweets • 8 min read
Tuesday is coming. It’s going to be a big day in the #HoC for #PWD and for the right reasons. Big reasons. @BonitaZarrillo has been a big supporter of Bill C-22 which will help the lives of Canadians with Disabilities all over the country. There are many unanswered questions. A🧵
To say that @CQualtro has her hands full with this is the understatement of the year. She’s endured big time scrutiny and for all the right reasons. #PWD are legitimately going to #MAiD bc of poverty situations. So why hasn’t this been a bigger deal? We can say whatever we want.