renuka • she/her

〰️ weaving the threads of my art, organizing, and life into a digital canvas | previously looksbyren | all opinions are my own 🪴

[renuka • she/her @threadsofren]

@farialeliza you and me both … new piercing soon?

[renuka • she/her @threadsofren]

The #BayBridge78 are part of a long lineage of people using civil disobedience to bend the arc of history towards justice. @BrookeJenkinsSF: #DropTheCharges NOW and stand against genocide! https://t.co/HnYbK26npc

[renuka • she/her @threadsofren]

@RepRoKhanna @RoKhannaUSA PUSH OUT THE CALL FOR #GenocideRo to take a STAND for his constituents, for the people of Palestine - we will remember his inaction and we will never let him in office again.

[renuka • she/her @threadsofren]

Over 550 constituents showed up to a Zoom meeting with @RepRoKhanna calling for #CeasefireNOW, an end to military aid for Israel, & entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza. It’s not complicated, @RoKhannaUSA: genocide is unacceptable. Sponsor the Ceasefire Now resolution! #GenocideRo

[Fara Kaufman @justfara]

So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.

In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!

[renuka • she/her @threadsofren]

in my sophomore year, I'm saying no, writing more, and confidently working to grow https://t.co/wriWy5aA6p

[renuka • she/her @threadsofren]

fuck the haters, mint chip is my favorite ice cream flavor

[renuka • she/her @threadsofren]

on yet another social media hiatus, but super excited to see how we grow this space together <3

[samia a. @by_samiabbasi]

Hii, @threadsofren, @farialeliza & I started Fennel Seed Co. and we are soo excited to bring you musings on life & self-actualization on our Substack. This month’s theme is ‘rebirth’ and you can read our posts here! Pls consider subscribing tysm🫡

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[renuka • she/her @threadsofren]

@farialeliza im gonna cri

[renuka • she/her @threadsofren]

god how does anyone live anywhere besides chicago

[renuka • she/her @threadsofren]

hello how does this not have any love, my cat is the most adorable nugget to exist

[renuka • she/her @threadsofren]

she is unbelievable 😭😭😭

[renuka • she/her @threadsofren]

she is unbelievable 😭😭😭

[renuka • she/her @threadsofren]

this uncle at work keeps calling me renu how do i tell him like BRO i literally made my entire family find a different nickname for me at age 3 step away from this also inappropriate nicknaming since i don’t even know you like that???