Protect the Humanities in Montana
| PROTECT THE HUMANITIES IN MONTANA Dear Supporters and Friends, On April 2nd, Humanities Montana became the latest casualty of budget cuts when we received an email informing us that our federal grant funding, which accounts for 90% of our operating budget, had been terminated immediately. We’ve received these funds every year for over 50 years, and they have been cut off in the middle of our grant contract, which isn’t supposed to end until 2027. We are devastated but not defeated. Even with this news, we want to be clear that our doors remain open. We have some modest reserves to keep operating while we see how this unfolds nationally, and we will do everything possible to keep humanities alive and funded. But we cannot do this without your support. Please join us in protecting the humanities in our state by making your gift today. You can give through our secure website, www.humanitiesmontana.org, mail a gift to Humanities Montana, 311 Brantly Hall, Missoula, MT 59812, or scan the QR code below to visit our giving page:  For half a century, Humanities Montana has provided grants and opportunities to all 56 counties that bring writers, poets, artists, and performers to community centers, parks, and educational institutions, including in public, private and homeschool settings, across Big Sky Country. It’s heartbreaking to consider the impact of this cut on arts and culture in our state. Humanities are not a luxury; they are the fabric of our community. A foundation of our democracy. The humanities have always been vital to overcoming difficult historical periods, and that is precisely what we are experiencing right now. Our need for support is urgent. Additionally, please contact Montana’s US Senators and Representatives, talk to your friends about why the humanities matter to you, write a letter to the editor, or find creative ways to protect the humanities. Investing in the public good, our communities, and our neighbors has always been a source of pride for Montanans. With your help, this tradition will continue. Thank you for standing with Humanities Montana at this critical time. We are in this together.  Jill Baker Executive DirectorYOUR VOICE MATTERS Please take a minute to contact Montana’s US Senators and Representatives: (202) 225-5628 Ryan ZinkeHouse of Representatives (202) 224-2651 Steve Daines, Senator (202) 225-3211 Troy Downing, House of Representatives (202) 224-2644 Tim Sheehy, Senator SHARE THIS Copyright (C) 2025 Humanities Montana. All rights reserved. |
Sunday’s Snapshots: Resistance
What do you resist? How do you move forward? Check out my latest Snapshots here and let me know what you think.
This Wild Montana Writer’s Life: Best
Patreon allows free members, which I love! I try to remember to post freebies like this one here. Enjoy!
Shaky Madam on HerStry
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Photo Credit to the phenomenal Leena Hannonen
Sunday’s Scrips: April 2025
Whatcha Up To?:
- GetLit! is next week! (More Below).
- My first part-time reporter article! (More Below).
- Join us for Flashlights & Firelight Online Book Club 04/16/25 to discuss How to Stop Time.
GetLit! Festival
The GetLit! Festival is next weekend in Spokane, WA (a hop, skip, and jump from my home). I went last year and got to take a class with the amazing Carmen Maria Machado. This year, I’ll get to take a class with the awesome Maggie Smith! I cannot wait! Like, that chick outside of Mervyn’s with her face smooshed to the glass and her hands pulsing as she says, “open! open! open!” That’s me, but with the Festival.
Call Me Lois Lane
When you never intended to be a reporter but your local county has it going on, you sometimes get roped into covering an event you were already planning on attending – HA! I got to cover my first event for The Sanders County Ledger and you can read it here. A fun event for a great cause, I’m happy to support it in any way I can. And I’ve since been given a couple more assignments!
April Timed Writing Prompt Available Now!
Want a chance to have your work featured on my website, social media, and Patreon accounts? Become a supporter and you’ll have access to my monthly timed writing prompt. Send me your unedited, timed writing response for your chance to be featured! Find the April prompt here.
Flashlights & Firelight Online Book Club
Join us on Zoom April 16, 2025 at 6pm MT to discuss How to Stop Time by Matt Haig.
Monthly Book Talks!
Love to read but never know what to pick up? Check out my monthly videos for my local Thompson Falls Public Library here. Remember to Subscribe for free so you never miss one. Book talks: like book club, but shorter.
Readings
Did you know I occasionally remember to record readings of my published pieces. You can check out the latest one here. Be sure to Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!
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Whatcha Readin’: Itching to get outside
Looking for your next great read? My latest Whatcha Readin’ has some ideas for you.
Sunday’s Snapshots: Celestial Sleep
My latest Snapshots is available at The Sanders County Ledger. How do you sleep?
Whatcha Readin’?: Spring romance
Looking for your next great read? Check out my latest book recommendations in The Sanders County Ledger here.
Sunday’s Scrips: March 2025
Whatcha Up To?:
- I won something in the Storm Cellar Flash Contest! (More Below).
- Did you know I was once a woman of the night? (More Below).
- Join us for Flashlights & Firelight Online Book Club 03/19/25 to discuss The Seed Keeper.
I WON!
What did I win? I don’t know! When will I find out? Search me! But the point is, I won! Woo hoo! Storm Cellar touts itself as the “literary journal of safety and danger;” I love that. Their flash contest was about “great and unexpected power.” I submitted three pieces, and have no idea which is a winner or of what, but damn, it feels good to be a flash star LOL Find out more about the contest here.
Woman of the Night
Do you read HerStry? I heart them, and they’ll be publishing a flash essay of mine in April that’s all about being a floozie (Julian Melodrama rocks!).
March Timed Writing Prompt Available Now!
Want a chance to have your work featured on my website, social media, and Patreon accounts? Become a supporter and you’ll have access to my monthly timed writing prompt. Send me your unedited, timed writing response for your chance to be featured! Find the March prompt here.
Flashlights & Firelight Online Book Club
Join us on Zoom March 19, 2025 at 6pm MT to discuss The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
Monthly Book Talks!
Love to read but never know what to pick up? Check out my monthly videos for my local Thompson Falls Public Library here. Remember to Subscribe for free so you never miss one. Book talks: like book club, but shorter.
Readings
Did you know I occasionally remember to record readings of my published pieces. You can check out the latest one here. Be sure to Subscribe so you don’t miss the next one!
Please forward this to those you think may enjoy it. As always, thanks for joining me. I appreciate you’re here.
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