Is April even a real month?
Or: Two tired trans people take some time off
Some Words! Updates on things! I’m so tired!
We’ll be taking the rest of April off from posting new episodes of The Handy Ma’am Hotline, and we’ll be back next month. Mercury may post a few videos here and there, but we’re planning to take it easy!
We’re mostly caught up on sending our orders from the shop, but we will still have extended processing times through the rest of the month and expect to return to normal in May. We’ll be running a small scratch-and-dent sale on some lightly damaged books soon, so stay tuned if you’ve been wanting to grab a book but are on a budget.
If you’re in the Des Moines area, Mercury has an event with Capital City Pride as part of their speaker series. You can find all the information on the event announcement post:
Event Announcement: Des Moines, IA
Mercury (and Basil) will be traveling to Des Mines, IA to give a speech and sign some books! Be sure to clear out some room on your phone for candid photos while you chat with Mercury - Basil usually snaps a bunch!
Fundraiser update:
Featured Content:
Mercury had a chance to speak at Madison’s City Hall here in WI as they recognized Trans Day of Visibility. Here’s what she had to say:
“Huge news! Madison, WI just declared a proclamation recognizing Trans Day of Visibility! I'm beyond honored to have accepted this proclamation alongside my friend Dina Martinez, Madison's first openly Transgender Alder person. As a born-and-raised Wisconsinite, this moment truly embodies our state's motto: FORWARD.
But here's the best part: we've already raised $279k for the Gender Affirming Care Access Fund! This fund will help thousands of Trans individuals access the care they deserve. Let's keep the momentum going! If you're able, please consider donating to support this incredible cause. Every dollar counts, and together, we can make a real difference in the lives of Trans individuals.🏳️⚧️”
Check out this article by Wort FM to learn more
We also had an opportunity to catch a meal with Tori Phantom! It was such a wonderful time!
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Free Workshop with River Nice
I wanted to hustle to get this newsletter out a day early so that I could tell you about this sweet workshop offering from our friend and anti-capitalist financial planner, River Nice that is happening tomorrow, Friday, April 11, 2025 1:00 PM-3:00 PM MST (AZ)
Building a Safety Net For Job Transitions FREE workshop!
With countrywide layoffs and economic uncertainty looming, we want to help you feel prepared for any job transition that may come your way. Join us for a Building a Safety Net for Job Transitions workshop on Zoom. We will talk about budgeting on savings or inconsistent income, explore debt as a survival tool, and understand options for managing retirement accounts from past employers.
