Bitter Threads

  The Patriarchy's War on Women's Bodies and Power In the past years, the rollback of abortion rights has highlighted a disturbing trend: the systematic control of women's bodies by patriarchal forces. This isn't a new phenomenon. Throughout history, women, particularly those who deviated from societal norms, have been targeted and oppressed. From the witch hunts of medieval Europe to today's abortion bans, the message is clear: the patriarchy seeks to control and subjugate women. I. It's Not About Saving Babies, But Controlling Women If this mostly male legislative body was truly focused on saving lives, there are numerous actions they could take that would have a more significant long-term impact. A. Inconsistent Concern for Life Lack of Support for Maternal and Child Health : Many of the politicians and groups advocating for abortion bans also oppose measures that could save lives and support families, such as expanding Medicaid, providing paid family leave,

  Herbs No Garden Should Be Without Download A PDF 7 Must-Have Herbs for Your Garden: Plants That Heal and Flavor Introduction According to Juliette de Baïracli Levy, one of the world's most renown herbalist, some of the following herbs are never missing from her garden due to their powerful healing powers. She talks of bathing her sick children in rosemary baths to cure their ailments and wrapping mallow leaves over putrid, gangrene flesh to stop the loss of the limb. I removed the herb Rue from the list as it is a bit riskier to use and replaced it with Cayenne Pepper, which she talks about in her book Common Herbs for Natural Health. It is important to note that while these plants can be used medicinally, it is always recommended to consult with a healthcare professional before using them, especially if you have a pre-existing medical condition. Additionally, essential oils should always be diluted before use and should not be ingested. Herbs are consumed at your own risk. Cayen

How glorious is this purchase? A surreal and hilariously genius move. I had to write a comment because, as things get more surreal this made it a little more ok. The Onion, known for its razor-sharp satirical news has acquired Infowars, infamous for spinning paranoia, fear, and straight-up wild conspiracy theories into profit. It's practically a parody of itself already, so The Onion stepping in would be a hilarious full-circle moment.  Can The Onion turn the fear-mongering and disinformation tactics Infowars relies on into biting, self-aware satire? I love it and I gotta get a subscription now to watch how this unfolds. *Photo of Alex Jones was originally from  AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File and I put onions on it for satire. 

  Check out this awesome lady,  Jodie Perryman  who made her own funeral announcements. But that's not what made me what to shine a spotlight on her. It's  what  she made. Down to the last detail her announcement is perfect. Her card was very tasteful but her humor around death inspired me to make my own very tawdry morticians card. How I'd Like To Be Buried And since we're on the subject of funerals, I'd hate for my family to spend a bunch of money on me after I'm gone (but while I'm here is a different story) and being buried in a casket gives me the heebie jeebies. Cremation seemed like an affordable option until I'd  tallied up the environmental costs . I'd prefer to leave the planet without using a bunch more resources so I am saving up. Ideally, I'd love to be  turned into compost  and used in beautiful gardens and forests. If they choose to bury me, I'm asking for a  mushroom suit.    

My Latest Protest Tees Sometimes I just want to wear my thoughts like a mini billboard, and that’s exactly what  Bitter Threads  is — a way of putting thoughts about out there for the world to engage with. Here are my 3 new social tees on things that are rolling around in my head this week. TAX THE RICH : Let’s be real—99% of us know what’s up with the wealth gap. This jacket is hysterical because it's printed on what I am pretty sure is a Versace knock off because the zipper feels way cheap. You can find hoodies and jackets too in my Etsy Store. It is made for all of us who believe it's time for the top 1% to pay their fair share. If 15-30% of our wealth is going to taxes, so should theirs. Personally, I think it should be 90% of all their taxes for anyone who makes over $100 million because that is just hoarding all our resources.  Respect Your Mother :  Respect Mother Nature. She don't play.With Hurricane  Helene  recently slamming North Carolina, and Milton following r

Finding Fashion Anarchy in the Age of Gray: The Elliott Way of Maximalist Fashion Turning 57, I found myself stuck in a style rut, feeling less than attractive and frumpy. My once vibrant fashion sense had been swapped for sweats, creating a disconnection with my fashion instincts. A friend, Snow, introduced me to her  old acquaintance Elliot, who was setting Instagram on fire with her vivacious style. One glimpse at Elliott, a woman roughly my age looking like she'd walked out of a fashion fever dream – and I was immediately hooked. Elliott wasn't just strutting her style; she was sprinting a damn marathon with it. I thought to myself, "Holy guacamole! I need to know her secret." I decided to reach out to Elliott for a conversation about her unique fashion perspective. Meet Elliott: She Puts the 'Max' in Maximalist Fashion Elliott's style evolution didn't start overnight; she didn’t just wake up one morning, raid a technicolor vintage store

  As we age, it can be challenging to feel seen or valued in a society that emphasizes youth and beauty. At Bitter Threads, I am celebrating aging women and challenging societal expectations that lead to feelings of invisibility. That's why I have chosen Hecate as our patron goddess - she embodies the strength, wisdom, and resilience we hope to inspire in women of all ages. There are several qualities and associations that make her an ideal representative for us. Wisdom and Experience As a mature goddess, Hecate represents the wisdom and experience of age. She is often depicted as a guide or mentor, leading others through dark or difficult times. For aging women, this representation is powerful and vital, as it reminds us that our age brings a wealth of knowledge and insight that should be celebrated. Independence and Self-Reliance Hecate was often associated with independence and self-reliance. In ancient Greece, she was worshiped by women living alone or outside traditional famil