“How can I support you and your work?” you ask. Good question; here are some ideas.
1: Buying (My) Stuff or Services
My Designs (I earn a royalty):
I appreciate that not everyone wants to buy more stuff– and Print On Demand items are more expensive than bulk-printed imported items at your local Big Box Outlet. However, if you love my designs, please go ahead and buy them! This page shows my Production Partners for apparel & merch, books, wall art, and oracle decks.
My Services (I earn a fee):
I offer Tarot & Oracle Card Readings at GuncleTarot.com– see that site for more details, and to book your reading. And GunclePost mailings will return in 2026.
At DigitalGryphonDesign.com there’s some basic information on self-publishing your Tarot or Oracle deck; and how I may be able to assist you in the process. Also available to work with indie Mystical Art designers and retailers on a contract basis.
Buying Other People’s ‘Stuff’ (I earn a small commission):
In an effort to support other small businesses, and reduce the power held by Amzn, I am changing product Affiliate Links from that site to My Shop on Bookshop.Org. In addition to my affiliate fee, Bookshop pays a share of all proceeds to independent book stores. As a result pricing is a bit higher, but without the whole destroying local businesses side effect. They are a certified B Corporation; “Certified B Corporations are leaders in the global movement for an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy.”
2: Buying Me Stuff
Not to put too fine a point on it- but between:
@ the rising cost of living (!!);
@ the dearth of former freelance work;
@ the falling value of my Canadian pension in US$;
@ the cost of getting Husband his Permanent Resident status;
@ the cost of moving our household to S/W Ontario;
@ and the need to reduce the amount of ‘stuff’ to move,
filthy lucre is indeed king- please see Wishlists farther down the page.
3: Not Buying Stuff or Services
Family of Lovers Projects
A BIG dream is to have the musical and societal importance of ground-breaking gay folk music duo Romanovsky & Phillips recognized. I’ve created FamilyOfLovers.com to promote WIMP: A musical theatre production featuring the music of Romanovsky & Phillips and Family of Lovers: Musicians covering the music of Romanovsky & Phillips. That site has more details, including some specific steps that are in need of funding.
Sister Flirt’s Ongoing Ministry
The Ministry of Sister Flirtatious Romanovsky of Middlesex, TOPI began in 1983 in Toronto (Canada) in the Toronto Order of Perpetual Indulgence. Now retired from street ministry and located in central Ohio, Sister Flirt’s work is mostly online. Helping the gathered fruitful find meaning in their unique experience of this reality. An independent or ‘rogue nun’ Flirt is not affiliated with any registered non-profit. Donations aren’t tax-deductible, but may well be good for your karma.
Relocation Expenses
We got married in S/W Ontario, in front of many of my biologicals. Recent events mean our marriage might no longer be recognized down here in the future. As an old white guy I’m probably far down the list of immigrants to be sent back to where I came from – but working to get us out before things get too nasty.
The plan is to move to Canada during 2026 and we already have too much stuff to move. Exactly where we end up, and how much space we’ll have, is a total mystery. Gift cards or cash are easier to manage. We’ll be driving back and forth at least a few times for reconnaissance and Jason’s immigration paperwork.
Wishlist (Updated post-wedding)
eCards*, PayPal funds or donations via Zelle (from a participating US bank) may be sent to BrianGryphon[at]Yahoo[dot]com. Unfortunately interac only connects Canadian bank accounts; and we haven’t yet established Canadian residency.
*Gift Card Suggestions:
# A card from any major (US or Canadian) chain of gas stations would be appreciated;
# Or one for Tim Hortons coffee. We both love them; and either US$ (link is to US site) or C$ works;
# A card from Krogers for food and household items while we’re still in Ohio will help us save.
Snailmail will reach us at:
PO Box 202
Columbus, OH 43216
USA
Thank you
