a bold new world
Closing the physical Moonie was not what I wanted. I love that place. I mean, we really hit the jackpot with that space. The landlords were also very kind and non-judgey which is a big deal around these parts. It truly was a group effort to keep it going like we did. So many people helped to keep the doors open in the winter when tourists were nonexistent. I will never be able to thank everyone enough. It was so much fun. It will go down in my life’s history as one of the most fun years of my life. It was also crazy stressful but I’m not dwelling on that right now. Haha. The decision was not easy. I really feel a responsibility to the underdogs of Polk County. All of them. I loved being a safe place. I loved being a home. From the queer community to the nonbelievers, I want them to be able to take up space in their own community. They are here. They have been here. They have the right to exist without fear. I hope they feel a little more accepted than they did before.
As for Moonie, she is not a building. She is a spirit. She can exist outside of space and time. Haha. I get to represent her but she’s not mine. She belongs to every person that bought something from me, gave me money, came in to hang out, talked until the wee hours of the morning about this weird world we live in, and to who support those in their own backyard that get treated like they are “other”. We will keep going. We will keep living without apology. Online is a good place for weirdos. Sometimes its not the good kind of weirdo but let’s not get lost on that.
As for the shop Moonie, I’m focusing in on a few items to make my life easier. Moonie will be less of a metaphysical shop and more of a place to get items that are made with intention. Handmade tufted things for your home or space, jewelry, and apparel with my artwork on it. All of these things are thought out with you in mind. Most things can be customized (bespoke) to fit you and your space exactly. Join me on this next weird adventure. I promise it won’t be boring. There will be more things added to the site regularly. Also, I’ll be putting out more internet content in general. I don’t know why but you guys seem to like hearing me ramble about different things. Moonie has Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Patreon. I’m sure I have left something out. I always do. Haha. The point is, come along!…and help me spread the word. The planet is on fire so let’s have fun while we can. Get excited about it!!!
