About

I started Rhinestone Mice to parse out and share easy-to-understand infectious disease news and journalism in the U.S. The blog has since evolved into a live-memoir. I also draw and paint. I am a former music journalist and am trying to publish my poetry finally.

I am a life-long writer, mainly being recognized for poetry and arts criticism. I do not sell my paintings or drawings unless under special circumstances and/or by request. Please message me if you are interested.

I am an advocate for mental health and PTSD awareness. I am agender and trans. I am sober. In the before times, I was a live show producer and performer with hundreds of shows under my belt.

I am an anti-anti-vaxxer and a new found advocate for public health. I miss my life but I like the strength I've developed. I follow the on-going COVID pandemic closely, and by association and out of empathy, have become an advocate for Long COVID awareness. I try my best to destroy misinformation.

I love mice, and have had many pet mice. I have decided to lean into my special interests in recent years, and these projects featured on my Ko-fi are the result of giving myself free-reign.

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If you want to purchase high-quality masks and PPE, I recommend Bona Fide Masks.

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