Author: Chacalit

I am an older woman inspired to not give up due to life struggles and to strive in everything I do to achieve my goals. I work from home with creating different art pieces. Helping the homeless community in Denver is important to me as well. I like being creative and posting on my blogging about experiences, new information, and lessons learned. I am motivated to put information on the web hoping it will help others. I have two beautiful girls that are grown now and I hope they will be the women I know that is within them. I love technology and the outdoors. I am improving my health to live as long as possible. Life is worth living and living to the fullest.

Juneteenth 2023

I worked one day in the Five Points (now Rhino District). I sold one bracelet to a fellow artist. I really enjoyed the environment and how large the event was. We (Redline) were further to the back of the event. I loved the I saw RTD and SCFD.

Here are some of the things that I had for sale:

I had multiple types of pouches for sell. If you would like to see the all click the link below.

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This is a tote bag with a hook for shopping and is great for a quick trip to the store or library.

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This is Juneteenth Tote. These were made for this specific event. They are as large as my grocery totes. They are 18 inches both ways. I love these for everything.

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This is a large red pouch. I know that it is striped but I listed it as just red.

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These are all the stretch bracelets that I had there. You can choose from the colors.

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This is a Howlite Pendant. I think they are simple and a perfect accessory.

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I wanted to sell more but I use public transportation. I also have a grandma cart that I carried everything in it and I had to drag it back home too. I felt privileged to have work there and I am glad that I am able to start selling things that help me through life’s trauma.

“Lucky “

This is from my email today from Elevated Denver: Quote

Episode 9: Lucky’s Journey

“Helping the people on the streets and seeing myself in them, really helped me keep going.” -Lucky


It’s that time again, folks! We have a new episode ready for your listening pleasure. Tune into Season 2 Episode 9 “Lucky’s Journey.” We are leaning into what we do best: carving out space for people to share their stories. In this episode, we interviewed Lucky, a resident of the Safe Outdoor Space run by Colorado Village Collaborative. Lucky describes his journey into homelessness, struggling with epilepsy and job loss, and his plans for the future. He shares why he chose the name “Lucky” and how he developed a community during his time living in the S.O.S.

“Human contact and keeping a relationship going as a friend is very important to the people living alone and living in alleys and everything because they’ve been left behind.”


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Please listen to Lucky’s episode, rate it, and share. We need your help to make sure as many people tune in as possible because we believe these stories humanize homelessness and drive change. We also need help crossing the finish line with Season 2. We want to bring you episodes on Veteran homelessness, evictions, program bright spots, and an update on the housing and homelessness system. Please consider donating to our fundraising campaign and sharing with others. As you know, we currently volunteer our time, but we do compensate our interviewees with a gift card, pay for the use of the podcast studio, and pay our Peer Producer and Editor. Every $25 helps tremendously and right now we have TWO generous (anonymous) donors offering matching funds, up to $3,500. Thank you in advance for supporting our work and believing in the power of storytelling!

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Here is a link to Lucky’s Art

Reach Core Artist Collective @Same Cafe

Turquoisey Mood

Hidden Mood

This is an 8 x 10 mixed-media piece. It has hidden motivational quotes to remind me that I can motivate and choose my mood. I started focusing on the words and thought they needed to be accented but I realize that I am in the control. I was feeling abstract when using my turquoise paint. Finishing this piece gave me confidence. This piece has sold!

Moody Funk

This is a 5 x 7overlay of mixed acrylics. I felt like I was tippy-toeing around with the dots. Then I started my funky movement. I then when back with different shades of turquoise. I finalized it with gold accents.

Eggnesty Mood

My favorite size is 11×14, this one has acrylic. I started with colors that may have been used for this series. I change shades as I progressed through the background. I realize that I wanted to create an oval-like shape. I also wanted to tie in some gold. This reminds me of eggs in a nest.

What I did: March 12, 2023

I have a few new bracelets that I made. I have been selling these for $7 but I have learned from my friends that I am selling my stuff cheaply.

This is a mix of semi-precious stones, glass, spacers, and metal beads. $10

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I made some scrunchies. This is my second batch so I may wait to raise my prices on these. I am also working on a couple of other things too.

This is a scrunchy. Made of fabric and elastic. I only have dogs and cats. $2

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So, I am learning as a new biz owner, there is a lot to learn. I like selling my therapeutic crafts and seeing where this leads me. I just got a brand-new, to me, sewing machine. It is a Bernina B535. Now I have to insure my biz items, organize my files, and start planning to get my things in order. I probably need bookkeeping software too. I do know that I can do this as a micro/ mini business. I think this may keep me afloat while I get organized.

If you have comments about what you think I should do leave them down below. Also, if you are creative and would love to talk about creativity and its therapeutic values. Comment below and thanks for reading.

ADG Plays & Reviews SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake “For The First Time” & Beyond | Parts 1-4

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Courtesy of THQ Nordic PR, I play SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake “For The First Time” This series hopefully will cover the entire game and I already gave it a “Just Buy It” Final Review Verdict in Part 2. Find out what all the fuss about while witnessing the game in action, with my first four parts of my walkthrough.

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake is available for Nintendo Switch™, PC, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One.

Since its launch on July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has reigned as the most-watched animated series for 22 consecutive years, while generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases, and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base. SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most widely distributed properties in Paramount International history, seen in more than 170 countries, translated in 29+ languages, and averaging more than 100 million total viewers every…

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A House, a Tiny-home, and a Trailer

What would you do if you won the lottery?

I have thought about this a lot, like everyone. I would love a house that my family or friends could live in or stay in if they were in town. I would love to have my own Tiny home for myself for my permanent residence. Finally, I would like a trailer hitch to a 6-cylinder SUV for nationwide travel. I think that would make me completely content.

Let’s start with the house. I have friends and family that travel, and some that can’t afford to live alone. I would love to have at least two temporary spaces for the travelers. One could be an Airbnb and the other just family. I would like four rooms and a full basement. The basement could have a private door for that rental. One of the other four would be the spare room for guests. I could let one relative live rent-free with the condition of upkeep on Airbnb.

The Tiny-home would be on the land and I could stay there. I would have a crafting space/office/dining space. I would want a shower, patio, and space for a guest to sleep. I may have a shed for crafting to but only room for one. I would want a bike trail nearby for outdoor rides. I also want a space to sell my crafts, like a lemonade stand.

Now we are going to talk about the trailer. I could use the trailer instead of the tiny home but I want to travel and give to people around the country who are in need. I want all the same amenities as the tiny-home but more stable storage. I will need a rack for my bike and the pop-out patio. I hope there is room for at least one more person. I want this to feel like a home away from home.

I think to some this may sound a bit greedy but if I only had the trailer for me, the other two could go to family members so they will never be without a place to stay. I remember being unhoused but I don’t think that it would be asking for too much to take care of my family with the money I won and provide housing for them. I hope this prompts you to think outside of the box.

Elevated Denver

One of my current roles is as an Advisory Board Member to Elevated Denver, a new nonprofit in Denver dedicated to finding new solutions to our homelessness crisis. We are focused on humanizing the issue and testing new solutions driven by diverse stakeholders and our homeless neighbors. We are working on Season 2 of the podcast, where you can hear from our unhoused neighbors and local experts, as well as hear about bright spots in the system of support. We are also doing research to understand how clients engage with and move through the system, what needs are and are not being met, and where they are getting stuck. Together these will help inform new solutions. The end goal is a more effective and responsive system that meets peoples’ needs so they can move into stable housing more efficiently.  

I believe in this work and I hope you will consider supporting Elevated Denver for Colorado Gives Day: https://www.coloradogives.org/story/Elevateden.

NCAB Poetry/Art

These are the art submitted for the Homeless Mortality theme.

This is Diedre’s from Healthcare for the homeless Houston “Change” committee

“Success Can – Pressurized Fortitude”

Karen Adkins from St. Francis Day Shelter

“Krystle Wear”

Kyrstle Yang from The Gathering Place

“Unhoused Face”

Myra from Colorado Coalition for the Homeless CAB