Habari gani, good folk -- and happy new year! I hope everyone had a great celebration surrounded by people they loved. Or had a cozy night at home doing what you love. Or made the most of where you were when we crossed into this arbitrary, uncharted territory of 2026. We close out Kwanzaa as … Continue reading Kwanzaa 2025: Imani / Faith
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Kwanzaa 2025: Umoja / Unity
Habari gani, everyone? I've observed Kwanzaa for the past several years and found it to be a truly enriching exercise. Over time I've become more and more focused on the importance of community, and the Seven Principles (or Nguzo Saba) are useful lenses to gain a new perspective with. I don't have a kinara (those … Continue reading Kwanzaa 2025: Umoja / Unity
A Furry Mental Health Podcast?
So last week I made a series of posts about depression and recent comments and ideas being batted around within the fandom. The response has been pretty amazing, and I'm so happy to hear from so many people who are dealing with mental health issues themselves or have been touched by people who are. I … Continue reading A Furry Mental Health Podcast?
My Story, My Government
I didn't fully understand the power of marriage until I married Ryan. I was there, in a rented tuxedo with him, declaring a lifelong commitment to this one amazing man in front of the people I have come to consider my family over the last several years. After spending most of my life thinking of … Continue reading My Story, My Government
My Love Affair with Parks and Recreation
I gave Parks and Recreation a miss when it premiered on April 9th, 2009, because I made the mistake of thinking that it was just trying to capture lightning in a bottle twice. The mockumentary-style comedy was becoming a thing after the success of The Office, and it just felt like NBC wanted something that … Continue reading My Love Affair with Parks and Recreation
From the Desk of Jakebe T. Rabbit 