Zoe Witt (Teen Vogue, LA Times) has written pieces I've loved about living with diabetes in the era of insulin price-gouging. "Insulin Legislation Is Leaving Out Many Diabetics: What to Know" is a great intro to an issue that makes its way onto Netflix and comedy stages despite 99% of people having no clue of the real stakes.

Zoe's also an organizer with Mutual Aid Diabetes (MAD), a volunteer-run resource hub connecting diabetics of all types with vital medication, supplies, and information they need to stay alive.

And hey, Zoe has a need right now! Bell's palsy symptoms are keeping her from working, so she needs funds to keep her housed and healing. I've donated $10 to Zoe's Venmo. Can you match or exceed me? Email thisisdavemaher@gmail.com with what you donate, and I'll report our total next week! Here are their payment handles:

Venmo: @Zoe-Witt

Cash App: $ZoeWitt

Content warning: insulin rationing, suicide, astrology, writing a birthday card to Jeff Bezos, perfect pasta meal, let your disability stop you!

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Music = Future: "Use Me" / James Blackshaw: "The Cloud of Unknowing" / Johnnie Frierson: "Miracles"