With the spring tide we pray for a kind summer And we duck our heads in hope to pass the Tide Queen unnoticed Because the spring tide brings the rain And the Tide Queen takes whatever she wills
These are ‘nail totems’ by Leanne Helin who is a Tsimshian First Nations native woman. She is an artist in the Northwest who hand-engraves these pieces. You can buy these pieces and her gallery is here. Support First Nations businesses!
To anyone with an eating disorder on Thanksgiving: I know it’s scary. Stay safe. You deserve to enjoy your dinner. Treat yourself kindly after you eat. You can do this, and I love you.