If wildfire smoke is hitting hard, build a Corsi-Rosenthal box with a simple box fan and filters you can buy as most big-box stores (or Costco!) Build a spare for a neighbor, if you can. (And wear a mask — that stuff is terrible for your lungs!)
Tens of thousands of families are joining the food-insecure for the first time. If you’ve been poor, you know there are skills, and often shame, involved. Help someone new learn the ropes!
We all have a long list of things we’re going to get to any day now. From calling Congress to having lunch with a friend, most of us are chronically behind on everything, and resistance is no exception. Because resisting is a new habit for many of us, it takes conscious planning to make sure it happens. Pick an act of resistance you already decided to do, and eradicate the obstacles!
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So many problems go back to corporate power. Fixing things instead of replacing them takes back control. Many areas have fix-it events now, where people with skills and tools make themselves available for everything from patching clothes to soldering connections. Step off the commercial treadmill with community aid!
Goodwill is convenient, but commercial, and religious charities may discriminate in distribution efforts. What to do? Most areas have at least a few thrift stores designed to benefit a specific target cause: DV victims or immigrants or animals. Some stores specialize in specific goods. Research local options and take another step away from commercialism!
Beach book season is fading fast! Buy or borrow a book and swing in a hammock! If it’s been a while, read a long-form article. (Re)train your mind to stick with one topic for more than a few minutes. Click through for some of our favorites!
