Today, January 20, 2025 seems like a great day to make use of something that is very valuable to me. This website. It belongs to me* – see more below and therefore, I can publish anything I want. Although, that most likely will not ever be the case. I 100% believe in freedom of speech, but that does not mean that I publish everything I think! There is context. Always.
I started my Home Decor Store in Wallace, Nova Scotia only a couple of years ago, and have made a commitment to show up every single day and do the best I can. In truth, it can be very easy to get off track. There are so many aspects to small business and I only wish I could devote the time and attention to everything that needs doing. That’s just not possible. I have had to learn so many new skills (and I don’t see that easing up) and adapt to a world (both on and off line) that is changing very quickly. Side note: I ordered a book about Social Media for Small business that was published in 2025…and it’s already out of date!
I try hard to balance my real life with my digital life so that I’m rooted and grounded, but I have had to dedicate a lot to building this new business. My livelihood is tied to its existence and growth. And no biz can be that without social media. Personally, I find social media acts like gasoline on issues that I’m still trying to figure out as I mature. There is so much polarization that I am tempted (multiple times in the day) to just give it all up.
The reality is that social media isn’t going anywhere for me or the business, but I do want to not be so under the thumbs of the Mark Donalds (yes, you read that right) of the world. I have nothing against either of them as individuals, just the damage the platforms and posturing cause. I’m not even touching the third guy, except with my title.
This new year has allowed me to accept that I am called to artist work. I create something out of nothing and it is my job to tell that story. I want to do that on a platform that fosters nuance and connection. Truthfully, I have no idea how I’m going to do it. Today, though is an inauguration of sorts. A declaration.
‘ART IS NOT PLEASURE, A SOLACE, OR AN AMUSEMENT;
ART IS A GREAT MATTER. ART IS AN ORGAN OF HUMAN LIFE, TRANSMITTING (MY) PERCEPTION INTO FEELING’
altered slightly from Leo Tolstoy.
I HAVE ZERO TOLERANCE FOR BULLIES
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