Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“I’m going to vote” is a good intention. Let’s turn it into an actual plan. littleloudthings.substack.com/p/make-a-vot... 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Every election gives us a chance to have a say in who represents us and in the decisions that shape our communities, our states, and our country. But only if we show up!littleloudthings.substack.comYour Voice, Your VoteThe 2026 Election is Almost Here! 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 24/09/2026This isn't a pop quiz.littleloudthings.substack.comRead the Whole BallotBecause the races at the bottom matter, too. 001
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Two tiny tasks. Check. Check. Done. ✓littleloudthings.substack.comTiny Act of DemocracyTwo quick things you can do today. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Nobody has to do everything. And your thing doesn't have to be someone else's thing. You just have to find the place where you're willing to show up.littleloudthings.substack.comWhat Gives Me HopeFinding your election thing. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Georgia gives us three weeks of advance voting before the November election. This year, early voting begins October 13 and runs through October 30.littleloudthings.substack.comWhy I’m Voting EarlyBecause Election Day doesn’t need to be the only day. 001
Reposted by Carrie ❌👑Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 08/09/20261. Elon Musk is spending millions pushing Americans to VoteSafe, which bills itself as a voter registration site but is actually a digital surveillance machine. 4721551469
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 07/09/2026While we're enjoying the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day is also a good day to remember that things many of us now take for granted, including the weekend, the eight-hour workday, workplace safety protections, and child labor laws, didn't simply appear. People organized and fought for them.littleloudthings.substack.comI Didn’t Know This EitherWhy is Labor Day in September, anyway? 011
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Maybe the things we once took for granted shouldn't be taken for granted anymore. Maybe they should be taken care of.littleloudthings.substack.comThings I Used to Take for GrantedIt turns out a lot of the boring stuff was pretty important. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 31/08/2026None of us has to change the world all by ourselves. We just keep doing the small things we can do. Yesterday, we did 287 of them. 💌🗳️carrie471660.substack.com287 Little RemindersSometimes democracy looks like a pile of pretty postcards. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 27/08/2026I would like to be one of those people who says, “I don’t really follow politics.” It sounds so peaceful. Unfortunately, I have questions. Like...how?littleloudthings.substack.comI Don’t Want to Be “Into Politics” Anymore EitherI would very much like to unsubscribe. Unfortunately, democracy doesn’t have that button. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Lately, I've been noticing mushrooms. Tiny ones tucked into the grass. Big, dramatic ones that seem to have appeared overnight. Strange shapes, beautiful colors, and varieties I couldn't begin to name. And I've realized I probably wouldn't see any of them if I were always focused on moving faster.littleloudthings.substack.comWhat Running Teaches Me: Slow DownForget the roses. Apparently, I need to stop and notice the mushrooms. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 20/08/2026I've always believed the best gifts aren't necessarily the biggest or most expensive. They're the ones that make someone think, You really know me. And when someone in your life cares deeply about what's happening in the world, a gift that reflects those values can be especially meaningful.littleloudthings.substack.comThe Gift of Knowing What Someone Stands ForBecause sometimes the best gift says, “I see you.” 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Five minutes. One little task checked off the list. And one less thing standing between you and the ballot box.littleloudthings.substack.comFive Minutes for DemocracyToday’s little loud thing: Make sure you’re still registered to vote. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 13/08/2026We are the Responsible Adults. And occasionally, being responsible means being inconvenient.littleloudthings.substack.comThe Case for Being a Little Bit DifficultBe kind. Be reasonable. But don’t be too easy to ignore. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Our book club meets Thursday, and I already know this one is going to give us plenty to talk about. If you like books that help connect the dots between law, power, truth, and the strange political moment we’re living through, put Liar’s Kingdom by @weissmann.substack.com on your list. 📖🔥carrie471660.substack.comSomething Worth SharingA little something for your Monday. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 06/08/2026If you could wear just one word... ...what would it be?littleloudthings.substack.comSometimes One Word Is EnoughThe words we choose tell our stories. 010
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 04/08/2026I love to travel. I love exploring new places, catching up with family and friends, and making memories that will stay with me long after I've unpacked my suitcase. But if I'm being honest, I also love coming home.open.substack.comThere's No Place Like HomeSometimes the sweetest part of traveling is coming home. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 30/07/2026This week I'm making memories instead of bracelets. 😊open.substack.comThe Case for Taking a BreakEven makers need to refill the well. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Hope isn't wishful thinking. Hope is people showing up.open.substack.comWhat Gives Me HopeSometimes hope looks like ordinary people showing up. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 23/07/2026How are you planning to make a difference this election season?open.substack.comHow Do You Show Up for Democracy?There are more ways to strengthen democracy than you might think. Which one fits you? 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 20/07/2026I hope you've found a simple joy lately, whether it's a morning walk, a favorite cup of coffee, a blooming flower, or a few peaceful minutes spent outside. Sometimes those little moments are exactly what we need to keep moving forward.open.substack.comSunrise TherapySometimes the best way to prepare for the day is to watch the world wake up. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 16/07/2026In a world where so much conversation happens through screens, what we wear has become another way of telling people who we are without saying a word.open.substack.comThe New Fashion Trend: Wearing What You Believe InWhy the things we wear often say more than words. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 13/07/2026After a long weekend away, I'm finally back home and settling into my studio.open.substack.comMiles, Markers, and Making ThingsSometimes the loudest thing we can do is keep creating. 001
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 09/07/2026The day after the 2024 election, I woke up feeling shocked, angry, and deeply discouraged. It felt like the world had shifted overnight, and not in a good way. I carried that heaviness around for hours until I realized something.open.substack.comThe Bracelet I Never Planned to SellEvery collection has a beginning. This one started with a single word: RESIST. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Loving our country doesn't mean we have to love every decision made by those in power. Patriotism isn't blind agreement. It's believing that our country is worth caring about, worth participating in, and worth working to make better.open.substack.comLoving a Country Enough to Keep Working for ItReflecting on patriotism after the Fourth of July. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 05/07/2026I hate asking for money, but I do like endurance events and supporting our veterans. So when one of my favorites decides to turn our miles this year into a fundraising opportunity for a good cause, I'm all in. heropicks.org/party/merril... 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Making something beautiful doesn't ignore the world's problems. It reminds us that we still have the ability to create, to contribute, and to leave something better than we found it.open.substack.comThe View from My WorkbenchFinding calm, one bracelet at a time. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Standing on the side of the street may seem like a small act. But democracy has always depended on small acts repeated by ordinary people.open.substack.comWhy We Wave SignsSometimes simply showing up is enough. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Flags, songs, and symbols can inspire us, and there is nothing wrong with celebrating them. But democracy asks more of us than symbolic gestures. It asks us to participate, contribute, support our communities, and care about one another.open.substack.comFlags Are Easy. Democracy Is Work.Patriotism isn't what we display. It's what we do. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 22/06/2026As a maker, it’s always fun to revisit a design that has been quietly sitting in my shop while some of the more popular pieces steal the spotlight.open.substack.comLittle Loud Thing of the WeekA Favorite That Quietly Waits Its Turn 010
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 18/06/2026A handmade business's front-row seat to economic change.open.substack.comWhat Small Businesses See FirstThe economy arrives at a small business long before it makes the evening news. 010
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Georgia politicians are getting ready to further gerrymander already-rigged maps. Tell Georgia lawmakers to vote NO on racist, rigged maps: act.commoncause.org/letters/tell...act.commoncause.orgVote NO on more RIGGED MAPSGeorgia politicians are getting ready to further gerrymander already-rigged maps. Tell Georgia lawmakers to vote NO on racist, rigged maps: https://act.commoncause.org/letters/tell-georgia-legislators... 010
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Our 250th Birthday should be something to celebrate!open.substack.comI'm Not Giving Up the FlagPatriotism belongs to all of us, and so does America's 250th birthday. 010
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 11/06/2026The things we wear often tell stories about what we care about most. littleloudthings.substack.com/p/why-people...littleloudthings.substack.comWhy People Wear Their ValuesThe things we wear often tell stories about what we care about most 010
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 08/06/2026As we count down toward Flag Day and America’s 250th birthday, I keep coming back to one idea over and over again: The strength of this country has never come from kings, crowns, or strongmen. It comes from people.open.substack.comVoices of the People: Small Quotes, Big EnergyA Countdown to America’s 250th - Part 3 010
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 04/06/2026In a culture that often values speed above all else, handmade work invites us to slow down and remember that some things are worth taking the long way around.open.substack.comIn Defense of HandmadeSome things are worth taking the long way around. 010
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 02/06/2026I love how these quotes feel hopeful without ignoring reality. Strong without losing heart. Fierce without losing humanity. Those are the kinds of voices worth sharing.substack.comVoices of the People: Carrying the Torch Forward ✨A Countdown to America’s 250th - Part 3 010
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 28/05/2026We can all do our part to get out the vote. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.open.substack.comSo What Do We Do Now?Plans to Get Out The Vote 010
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Democracy is not something we inherit once and keep forever. It requires attention, participation, and people willing to speak up when it matters. That’s the heartbeat behind this next collection of quotes.open.substack.comVoices of the People: Democracy Takes Participation 🗳️A Countdown to America’s 250th - Part 2 010
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Georgia held its 2026 primary elections on Tuesday, May 19, and I’ve been thinking a lot about the results, turnout, and what it all means heading into November. open.substack.com/pub/littlelo...open.substack.comGeorgia’s 2026 Primary Elections: A Few ThoughtsGeorgia held its 2026 primary elections on Tuesday, May 19, and I’ve been thinking a lot about the results, turnout, and what it all means heading into November. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 14/05/2026I thought it was about time to share how I’m involved in the pro-democracy movement. We all have a part to play, and this is mine.open.substack.comWelcome to Little Loud ThingsWhere handmade things meet democratic values. 000
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 19/11/2025I won't be shopping at Target, Home Depot, or Amazon from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday. These retailers caved to Trump's attacks on DEI, immigrants, and communities of color in exchange for tax cuts and other favors. Join me in telling them we're taking our money elsewhere. #WeAintBuyingItsocial.redwine.blueTake the pledge. 020
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Spotify is running recruitment ads for ICE, the federal agency behind mass deportation and surveillance of immigrant communities. Cancel your Spotify subscription. #DontStreamFascism app.sosha.ai/s/Hyjxed3dapp.sosha.aiDon’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify 030
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Georgia on my mind - get ICE OUT of the Peach State! #ImmigrantsBelong #GetICEOut 020
Carrie ❌👑 @carriefdix.bsky.social · 21/08/2025Creating art is an act of resistance ✊✨ and great therapy! Thanks to @hcrichardson.bsky.social for the inspiration, and for sharing the amazing coloring books from @freshprintsdesign.bsky.social ! I 191