05/26/2026
TK;DR post for the day, but a sincere plea for help!
I'm halfway to my goal to raise💰to replace everything I lost in the 🔥. If you've considered giving (or giving again and making it recurring), my campaign is still live!
If you've already given, please share this post to your socials to spread the word to anyone who might help, no donation too small or large!
Alternatively, I'll accept Seattle-area in-kind donations. Some items I need are:
1. A wet/dry Swiffer;
2. Cleaning supplies (environmentally friendly);
2. Side tables;
3. An unfolding coffee table with
storage;
4. A 10' x 12' area rug for living room;
5. Bathroom accessories (bath rug
toilet seat and tank cover;
warm-water portable bidet to
install on the toilet;
suction cup handrails for shower)
6. Cat supplies (small cat tree
Suitable for a senior;
small self-cleaning litter bo;
low-activity toys; pill-popper
treats;
collar and leash;
collapsible soft cat carrier
with view window;
pet water fountain;
timed food dish; etc.)
7. Vinyl LPs, 45s, 78s, and CDs
(best-ofs and compilations; comedy/spoken wordb musicals)
Favorite artiststs:
A. Bette Midler
B. Barbra Steisand
C. Rufus Wainwright
D. George Michael
E. Roberta Flack
F. Gladys Knight and the Pips
G. Jo Stafford
H. Dusty Springfield
I. Petula Clark
J. Johnny Cash
K. Henry Mancini
L. Don Ho or other Hawaiian
M. Frank and Nancy Sinatra
N. Nat King and Natalie Cole
O. The Pointer Sisters
P. Donna Summer
Q. The Partridge Family
R. The Osmonds
S. The Jackson Five
T. Lily Tomlin
U. Steve Martin
V. Cheech & Chong
W. George Carlin
X. Lenny Bruce
Y. Sandra Bernhardt
Z. Julie Brown
AA. The Manhattan Transferc
BB. Nick Cave
CC. Sting
DD. Phil Collins
EE. Peter Gabriel
FF. Original cast Broadway and
movie soundtracks, especially
of obscure or failed musicals
("Carrie," anyone?)
GG. Novelty records, especially
picture discs or colored vinyl
HH. Children's albums, especially
pre-1980 Disney
soundtracks, Burl Ives, and
Storytelling
I will create various wishlists and will update this post accordingly.
Thanks for your support during this most difficult and challenging time!