“How can I support you and your work?” you ask. Good question; here are some ideas.
Until we live in a society that removes capitalism from the pedestal on which it is placed and introduces a guaranteed basic income, I need to sell merchandise and services to cover living expenses. I dream of a time when I can offer my card readings, my graphic designs, and my books of photography and poetry (plus the writings here) purely for freewill offerings.
Buying (My) Stuff or Services
My Designs (I earn a royalty):
I appreciate that not everyone wants to buy more stuff– and even with my narrow margins 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.
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.
Affiliate Links (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.”
Not Buying Stuff or Services
Family of Lovers Projects
A BIG dream is to have the significant musical and societal importance of ground-breaking gay folk music duo Romanovsky & Phillips recognized. I have 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.
My Living Expenses
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 continues mostly online. Helping the gathered fruitful find the meaning behind each unique experience of this reality.
If you want to support me without buying more stuff you can always send me a few bucks via Paypal or Zelle to briangryphon[at] yahoo[dot]com. My royalty on items at Threadless ranges from US$2-15 depending on the product (apparel, notebooks, pillows and more), style and size.
Buying Me Stuff
We got married as part of our plan to retire back to Canada. Recent events mean our marriage might no longer be recognized here in the near future. As an old white guy I’m probably far down the list of immigrants to be sent back to where I came from – but working to get us out before things get too nasty.
The plan is to move to Canada during 2025 and we already have too much stuff to move. At this point exactly where we end up, and how much space we’ll have, is a total mystery. Gift cards or cash are easier to manage.
We’ll be driving back and forth at least a few times for reconnaissance and Jason’s immigration paperwork. Your monetary support will go directly to our Immigration/ Moving Expenses Fund .
Wishlist (Updated post-wedding)
Not to put too fine a point on it- but between:
@ the rising cost of living (!!);
@ the falling value of my Canadian pension in US$;
@ 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.
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