PALLID BAT

I want my rooftop filled with Pallid Bats. Not only are they cute as hell, but their favored meal is the Arizona bark scorpion, whose sting is the most venomous to be found in North America.

Bats > Scorpions (Sorry, Scorpios!)

Over 180,000 people have had to evacuate their homes in Los Angeles due to the horrific fires that began on January 7, 2025. At least five lives have been lost, and the destruction of homes, businesses, and landmarks is widespread. The devastation is unimaginable and the depth of loss is crushing.

Please keep my home town and all those who live there in your thoughts.

Proceeds from the sale of this series will be donated to Direct Relief and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Please consider donating to these organizations—and the organizations mentioned below—directly.

The Mutual Aid Los Angeles Network is maintaining a list of resources for those affected by the fires

Please consider donating to these organizations that have boots on the ground in Los Angeles right now —

DIRECT RELIEF Distributes emergency medical aid, hygiene kits, respirators and other critical supplies.

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’S WILDLIFE RECOVERY FUND Distributes money to local organizations that aid in long-term recovery efforts.

CALIFORNIA FIRE FOUNDATION Provides critical support to surviving families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they serve.

“PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY Though they appreciate donations of supplies, monetary donations go the furthest right now.

If you want to help feed people in need: LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK

WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN

Tea leaf, bourbon, a sting of white ginger, and Italian bergamot swirled in amber incense smoke.