2020 ... new decade new look same values; and a spotlight on youthful vibrance

I'm back at The Safety Pin Cafe to see dozens of unpublished comments from readers. My apologies, I did not know they were 'Awaiting Moderation'. I've been elsewhere imaging a future, writing tales to survive and thrive. Perhaps there are worthy components here to serve at tables yet to have been set. Perhaps the many years of our work as story teller, bridge builder, community members and blogger ripen in our elder years.

If you are a long time, or new reader, interested in The Safety Pin Cafe, leave us a message or comment to say so. What attracts you here? How can we serve your need? What are your needs?

As promised, we spotlight a website filled with youthful vibrance, respectful and contemporary indigenous medicine, empowerment

 Indigenous Goddess Gang

"Creating a space for sharing medicine through poetry, food & seed knowledge, herbalism, music and more. This is a space for reclaiming knowledge from an indigenous feminist lens. Each issue we will continue to grow and share the knowledge of our matriarchs and share that medicine. 

Indigenous Goddess Gang is a space intended for INDIGENOUS people. We've had our land taken from us, we've had our cultures taken from us,  we've had our languages taken from us. This is a step towards reclaiming our knowledge, identity and medicine.  This site is not intended for exploiting or appropriating.  Tread lightly and respectfully." - from the Home page of Indigenous Goddess Gang

I discovered Indigenous Goddess Gang about a year ago.There are articles and sharing from young indigenous feminists that open my eyes and mind; they humble and inspire me. E Ola Mau Indigenous Goddess Gang!

This quote from Indigenous Goddess Gang is breathing with life, I acknowledge their voices, not stealing but appreciating as a grandmother nodding at their gifts. And the photography that accompanies this piece? It speaks with thunderous power!

P r e p a r a t i o n

Issue 9

"In the heart of winter, we prepare for what blessings are to come. We take all of the knowledge, growth and insight we have received over the first year cycle with Indigenous Goddess Gang, and we hold these lessons close to us as medicine. We take time to reflect, to sharpen our skills, to rest, to love and be loved, to tell stories and to nurture our spirits and bodies. We are making ready for what is to come, we are in preparation for the gifts ahead. This issue celebrates the power of hibernation, reflection, grounding and preparation for what will come..."

Hauoli Makahiki Hou, Happy New Year,
Mokihana