More black pointy hats are on the way. I’m making wands this week. The Kickstarter I’m working with is live. And I’ve begun my giftmas shopping.

He’s very likely to not win based on his past vote results. His candidacy announcement is super duper early (two years out). His own party didn’t want him to make this announcement, wanted him to delay. It was predicted he would announce this as soon as he possible could. It’s self-serving. How? He wants to blame all of his legal trouble as political attacks from the Democrats. He’s trying to spin doctor his crimes as slander. Don’t let him get away with it. He’s a scheisser. #Politics #Trump

Really enjoying CoSo. I might not post often, but I drink from the Community Firehose daily.
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Lilith Darville came to the shop with designs for a special wand to cast romantic fantasy magic, a rose quartz charm, and a sensory enhancing blindfold. I am excited to make them for her and for all of you. Sexy Sins Afterlife Retreat: Complete Series Omnibus goes live November 7th, 2022 on Kickstarter. Rated 18+ #LocalAuthor #Kickstarter #LimitedEdition #ShopLocal #TorontoOntario #Romance #Novel #Book #Fantasy #Magic #Bundle #Handmade #Wand #Charm #Blindfold #Omnibus

I braved the local Krazy Binz today and scored a load of wooden beads and embroidery floss. A Tarot deck with circular cards, small carabiners, twine, key rings, and mtg card protectors were also scored on $1 Wednesday. Woohoo! #Deals #KrazyBinz #Shopping #CraftSupplies #Tarot

The only reason I stayed on the bird app as long as I did: Daily David Tennant as a Fennec Fox 🦊 https://twitter.com/fennecfoxdavid/

Following the topic of creative makers not charging enough for their work, it’s in part because of comments they can get from customers. Many side hustlers wish to avoid conflict and be people pleasers even if the amount offered to them is a pittance. This song was written in response to people who try to haggle on a handmade item. Rude/crass language ensues, but I find the song honest and relatable, also cute: https://youtu.be/NGR20B2cEBQ
#CoSoMusic #Handmade #Commerce #Discourse #Value #Worth #Art

I have been making wands since 2009. From humble beginnings to having my own shop. And I'm not the only multi-crafter displaying wares here. There's a dozen different makers and artists. For many, it's their first consignment experience. And what I see the most, is me coaxing them that their time and skills are worth more than what they charge. Artists societally undervalue their art. If you're an artist, don't charge less than retail. Don't cheapen it. #Art #Value #Worth #Esteem #Livelihood

Daily dose of adorable. My calico and skinny pig just chillin’. #guineapig #cat #caturday #calico #skinnypig

What does LGBTQIA2S+ mean?

LGTBQIA2S+ is an acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, and the countless affirmative ways in which people choose to self-identify.
#Pride #QueerSafeSpace

Firehose question: where are the witches at? What hashtags should I look for?

In the shop until 5pm today. I’ve sold my last black pointy hat today. I still have wine, khaki, light grey, dark grey, and navy left. I’m wearing light grey myself. Sold a wand and charm also. I think I may open the shop on Monday since it’s Halloween. #Shopkeep #SmallBusiness #Magic #Halloween #Handmade #ShopLocal #WaterlooRegion #KitchenerWaterloo #CambridgeOntario #PointyHat #WitchHat #Wand #Charm

My cat is snoring beside me. Probably time for me to go to bed. Goodnight everyone. #cat #snoring #snore #goodnight

Yea, leaving Twitter preemptively. No need to announce it there. Just gonna announce it here. This is where I make short posts now that disappear into the ether for the world's bemusement.

My Twitter feed is pretty much non existent. And I haven't been logged onto here since June. Man have I been busy. Festival after festival. New habits to try. Can I post on here once a day for a month? Oct goals.
#OnePostPerDay #NewHabits #OctoberGoals #SmallBusiness #Shopkeep #GrowTheFeed

July 15th to 17th Friday, Saturday & Sunday we're open 10am to 5pm. See you soon 🤩

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I made the local news today :) https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2022/06/27/waterloo-wand-shop-was-inspired-by-harry-potter.html #HarryPotter #SmallBusiness #Publicity #WaterlooRegion #News #WandMaker

I play tabletop games. Where the players at? #WorldOfDarkness #DnD #Pathfinder #Symbaroum #TTRPG #TableTopGame