#queer run business

[invisiblestringsbooks]

Happy Pride Month!

Throughout June, Invisible Strings will be highlighting books that teach us about the history of our community and the history of Pride.

Today's book: Making Gay History by Eric Marcus

"Rich and often moving . . . at times shocking, but often enlightening and inspiring: oral history at its most potent and rewarding." -- Kirkus Reviews

A completely revised and updated edition of the classic volume of oral history interviews with high-profile leaders and little-known participants in the gay rights movement that cumulatively provides a powerful documentary look at the struggle for gay rights in America.

The rich tapestry that emerges from Making Gay History includes the inspiring voices of teenagers and grandparents, journalists and housewives, from the little-known Dr. Evelyn Hooker and Morty Manford to former vice president Al Gore, Ellen DeGeneres, and Abigail Van Buren. Together, these many stories bear witness to a time of astonishing change, as queer people have struggled against prejudice and fought for equal rights under the law.

Here's the link to buy it from the "for grownups" section of the world's first queer children's bookstore (that's us!)

#queer #independent bookstore #indie bookstore #kidlit #queer business #bookstore #lgbt #queer kidlit #queer run business #pride month #queer history #making gay history

[occultradio]

They went and looked at the bar since they were in little sixam for the photo shoot anyways.

Vis immediately changed into sweats and realized he's finally in the 2nd trimester, hopefully no more being sick

#oc: trace #oc: viscera #oh god newlyweds + preggo hormones + new business #vis don't let your brain run too far #ts4 alien #alt sims #goth sims #queer sims #pregnant sim

[waywardwonder]

Wheel of Terror - Aroace Sticker

Now on my Etsy shop :)))))

#pride #queer #aroace #aromantic #asexual #sticker #queer artist #Etsy #free sticker with all orders till I run out #the design kinda reminds me of those biblically accurate angels #sticker shop #art business

[fishing-lesbian-catgirl]

I’ll be honest, whenever I start enjoying a fictional lesbian couple I start to ask myself which of them seems more transgender that I can project trans headcanons onto. Usually it’s not that difficult, but for both Marcille x Falin and Sorawo x Toriko I’ve flip flopped multiple times

#for the record I’m now firmly on the trans toriko side. not only is she taller and relatably awkward but she had queer parents #who would’ve accepted her #meanwhile Sorawo is the most autistic person in fiction so I really relate to her #but I think she was too busy with the cult thing to change her gender #Or alternatively ‘running away from my family in a cult who wants to kidnap me and make me one of them’ does embody trans themes #see this is why I flip flop #as for the dungeon meshi duo. Marcille has pathetic girl swag but Falin has autistic girl swag #however I very much relate to Falin not being particularly feminine in her wardrobe and having broad shoulders #now if you read this far you might be thinking: why not both? and you’re right #i mean I’m already projecting my gender into fictional characters why not go wild with it #and again you’re right I have no counter point

[goodluckclove]

watch me accidentally publish blind trust early because i'm getting really into it again and i don't want to wait almost two more months before it's released.

i mean june is essentially june 20th, right? it's all...it's all kind of the 20th. in a sense. sort of.

#writeblr #writing community #writers on tumblr #on writing #queer writers #blind trust #authors of tumblr #fuck #i was going to run an ad thing on instagram #i know business wise that'll be better #but like it seems all the aces are here #i don't know what the vibe is on instagram

[dmc-questions-anon]

I saw some people mention queer cafes and I could totally see Nero opening one

#I mean I know he's too busy devil hunting but #Cafe owner Nero you will always be in my heart #In another world the Sparda family is running a queer cafe #Devil May Cry #DMC #Nero DMC #Devil May Pride

[red-moon-at-night]

"Capri where have you been????"

LIVING MY DREAM LIFE WITH MY DREAM WIFE THANK YOU VERY MUCH

finally living my lesbian farmer life to the fullest and I couldn't be happier tbh

#capri talks #story of seasons a wonderful life #MUFFY... I finally did it. my gay childhood crush... she is HERE (i know her name is now molly but shhhh it's fine) #I bought this game like a week ago and I can't put it down... so so happy to be able to play the remake of a game I've always wanted to try #AND now we can be queer canonically. devs thank you for being the coolest im so pleased uAHFHGJG #forgotten valley is a very fruity place (it already was and now its even fruiter mwah 💜) #I'm trying to steer my kid towards being an academic bc muffy wished for it and now I'm out here trying to make my jock of a daughter-- #--who literally runs everywhere on her own all day into some intellectual brainy little einstein. wish me luck ITS NOT BEEN EASY #anyway hi all i'm doing well right now and i hope you've all been doing good too TwT seasons greetings!! happy holidays!! 💜 #I will respond to messages and things once I muster up the spoons and energy (it's been a busy few months omg I'm knackered)

[fazgoo-connoiseur-1987]

they actually kiss whenever you aren't looking

exactly they can't let anyone know they're together not even me

#come on its the 70s/80s and they run a children's business if they get outed as queer itd literally actually tank their business rip #but yeh its either they were making out on the regs or they only kissed once no in between #asks #raccoon in a dumpster #helium

[nerdy0cupcake]

Mini comic of one of arguably the gayest exchanges in CRK…happy pride month to them 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Here’s my personal HCs for them btw T4T WildChip for the win

#nerdycupcake art #cookie run kingdom #cookie run #cookie run fanart #cookie run kingdom fanart #my art #wildberry cookie #wildberry x crunchy chip #crunchy chip cookie #WildChip #crunchyberry #wildcrunchy #seriously tho day 3 was just WildChip fan service #it had no business being as queer as it was #my friends were blowing up my notifs as I was typing this #ship art #mlm ship #Reblogs appreciated

[justsayapple]

Absolutely in love with this gorgeous Saint Sebastian tattoo I just got done by my incredibly talented friend (@ mosswizard.tats on Instagram, go follow them!) I've been having a lot of strong feelings about my trans identity lately and finally got the courage to "wear it on my sleeve" 🏳️‍⚧️

#if you live in or near minnesota and are looking to get a tattoo #go to Peach Tattoo in Duluth! #it's a small queer worker run business and my friends there are incredible :'))) #im so happy and emotional to have this 🥹 #tattoo #trans #ask to tag

[invisiblestringsbooks]

Happy Pride Month!

Throughout June, Invisible Strings will be highlighting books that teach us about the history of our community and the history of Pride.

Today's book: Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution by Joy Michael Ellison, pictures by Teshika Silver

"Someday girls like us will be able to wear whatever we want. People will call us by the names we choose. They'll respect that we are women. The cops will leave us alone and no one will go hungry."

Sylvia and Marsha are closer than sisters. They are kind and brave and not afraid to speak their truth, even when it makes other people angry.

This illustrated book introduces children to the story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the two transgender women of colour who helped kickstart the Stonewall Riots and dedicated their lives to fighting for LGBTQ+ equality. It introduces children to issues surrounding gender identity and diversity, accompanied by a reading guide and teaching materials to further the conversation.

Here is a link to buy the book from the world's first queer children's bookstore (that's us!)

#queer #independent bookstore #indie bookstore #kidlit #queer business #bookstore #lgbt #queer kidlit #queer run business #pride month #sylvia rivera #marsha p johnson

[exopelagic]

Okay I’m finally excited abt term starting now this is gonna be GOOD

#it might just be that I just watched queer eye. who knows #but I’m like. actually sorting out a pretty significant amount of the things all in one go bc this is how I do things apparently #saltatory evolution. anyway #I’m gonna go back to uni and see my FRIENDS #I’m doing a bunch of stuff in freshers week bc I’m running a stall in freshers fair and then there’s ice hockey which is gonna be insane #at the start of the year it’s SO busy and I gotta run it and it’s gonna be stressful as hell but so fun #even the times when it’s super busy and I have to do things more than play it’s good it’s a rlly nice atmosphere #and I made plans to go skating with some of my friends after we finish setting up the stall on the Tuesday #and I’m getting a bunch of stuff for my room!! I have a rug and I’m finally getting a sun lamp #and stealing some photos and I’m gonna get some nice ones printed. definitely buying another poster #and I WILL make the kitchen nice this year if it kills me I wanna have people over and actually eat there sometimes #and I’m getting some new clothes!! and I’m gonna get some when I’m back at uni so it’s lower pressure #oh and I actually realised that even though it’s Hard I kinda like the molecular biology module I’m doing #I think it should be manageable if I keep up with it and I have all the things set out to do that #AND a free enough timetable that I’ll be able to keep up with it with a little effort #I’m gonna get a planner or something I think bc they’re fun to write in and it’ll be nice to have everything in one place #OH OH AND IVE MADE PLANS TO COOK WITH MY OTHER FRIEND WHO LIVES LIKE FIVE DOORS DOWN #which is gonna be SO nice #I’m gonna tell my goddamn flatmate to keep his shit off the kitchen table #and I’m living with people I actually like now #with a bunch of my other friends next door #and one of my best friends will actually have free time this year!!!! she had none last year we’re actually gonna be able to do things #this is gonna be a good year I’ve decided I don’t care I will MAKE this year a good year #it’s gonna be a good year. #luke.txt

[ashenoaktradingcompany]

We are excited to offer two large gift bundles for May–perfect for a lovely gift, or as a self-care treat! Each spring flower themed bundle contains one of our handmade necklaces, along with:

TWO (2) Double Bloom Lilac pucks! Our most popular soap, this goat’s milk bar is smooth and pleasant on the skin, and its scent is strong without being overwhelming; one customer likened it to having a lilac bush outside the bathroom window.

One (1) Just Add Candles bath bomb, loaded with kaolin clay, colloidal oatmeal, cream of tartar, and cocoa butter, for a ridiculously silky and lovely rose scented soak.

One (1) bag of Persephone’s Garden bath salts. Celebrate spring’s return with a good long soak in rose and pomegranate scent.

One (1) sisal soap bag for all your scrubbing needs.

One (1) Bee Blossom soap, made with shea butter, witch hazel, honey, and beeswax, with a strong but pleasant scent of honey and ginger blossoms.

Bundle A includes a 19" rose quartz, silver plate, and glass beaded necklace with magnetic clasps and a heart-shaped statement pendant.

Bundle B includes a 19" rose quartz, glass, unknown metal, and plastic beaded necklace with toggle clasps and a key-shaped pendant.

There's only two bundles available, so don't wait too long on this offer!

#etsy shop #ashen oak trading company #queer business #bath luxury #Lilac soap #bath salts #bath bomb #rose petals #for sale #jewelry #necklace #rose quartz #silver plated #glass beads #toggle clasp #magnetic clasp #limited run #small batch

[flickerintwilights]

turns out I am brave enough to go into the men’s restroom (i’m afab -> trans nb) on the conditions that there is no chance anyone I know could possibly see me, and that there is not a single other person actually in the bathroom. lmao. almost fucking died on the spot when I went out of the men’s room and someone else went in

#not to have the Bathroom Experience (tm) #but. i had a bathroom experience #thankfully the guy who saw? me was… not my worst nightmare #(a Manly Man or an old guy) #i know it doesn’t actually mean anything but it was reassuring that the sole witness was a younger guy who didn’t feel so overtly Masculine #i also had an encounter just before going in with a whole old white haired bearded man #where i stood awkwardly near the water fountain and then looking at a painting to busy myself while he left #thank fuck i had to have a Moment before going in otherwise i would’ve run into him inside the bathroom #personal #queer #trans #transgender

[queer-canyon]

Been a while since the last update, so here’s the state of things (almost a rvb pun if you squint):

-a logo has been made! (see icon above ^^)

-character designs for episode 1: finalized

-locations for episode 1: decided

-character lines for episode one have been recorded for a while, but due to busy life things, audio still needs to be edited. Once takes are chosen and dialogue is edited together, machinimation will start. Episode two lines will be recorded this month

-theme song needs a final studio type recording but a demo version was done and all background instrumental has been decided on. Just waiting on the next time our musical artist is able to visit her out of town friends to use their equipment

-A title screen is. definitely a thing I need to make. sometime

-We have a Patreon now! It’s under my “studio” name RysingSun Productions (I plan to use this name when I am directing group efforts rather than my individual works) but all donations go towards Queer Canyon funds (future music, sensitivity readers if volunteers can’t be found, maybe even an animated fight scene in season 2 🤞🤞). Rewards for a $15 tier are in-the-works and will be available after episode 1’s release (air date TBD).

Somewhat detailed progress updates like this (probably about once a month) will be available for $1 patreon members and up. Future updates about progress on this blog will be more vague.

#i will do my best to keep up with things but i am only human #an anxious and busy one at that #while i will try to be consistent with the patreon i’ve never run one before so guess we’ll see how that goes #the purpose is mainly to fundraise for the project #and a little bit to see how much interest there is in it #queer canyon #update

[tigergendermoved]

I am a chronic oversharer and I love describing myself but it still baffles me to see how much information people are willing to divulge in their carrds. Saw one dude I was lookin at randomly list every single label (like 20 in total) they used, every diagnosed mental and physical illness, every self diagnosed mental illness, every suspected mental illness, every single point of privilege they had, their religious views, their blood type, their triggers..... I understand wanting to show pride in your identity but this is just so unsafe. Do you know how easy it would be to absolutely fuck up your business with all of this info? Why do you trust internet strangers so much that you are willing to tell them every point of vulnerability you have while pointing them to where the knives are held. Why do you feel the need to disclaim every single aspect of yourself that may be relevant to your sociopolitical views in the case somebody even thinks about calling you out for some privilege they think you probably have. Why lay yourself so bare on the wild west of the internet for a blog where you don't even really speak? This person was OLDER than me which is remarkable because I assumed it would be the kids who so blatantly don't get internet safety but damn

#this was on some random mogai blog #u know the ones where ppl send in icon requests and they gotta squish like 50 obscure flags into a jpeg with an anime character on it #like you are part of the mogai community. one of the most mocked groups by both rightoids and assimilationist queers #you already have a target on your back. you're basically taping meat to yourself and running around in the woods #ultimately its not really my business but people really need to get a grip #you can just leave it at ur name/prounouns/dni and thats it #or hell dont even need to specify any of those. block sketchy bitches who follow u and let people guess