We are pleased and honored to announce that Markos is our special guest who will commence our three day Kos Katalogue blogathon tomorrow morning. Kos Katalogue consists of businesses run by Kossacks -- people who make things in America and who provide useful services, people who are making every effort to make their own way in a hard economy where very little help is forthcoming from the powers that be. Kos Katalogue means:
COMMUNITY: People supporting each other
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In short, Kos Katalogue represents the very spirit of Daily Kos. And it is fun! It is fun to see the creativity of our community displayed in a virtual marketplace.
Over the next three days, you'll be hearing from prominent diarists and shop owners on various aspects of Kos Katalogue and its stores. We hope you will enjoy this celebration of creativity and enterprise. And if you have a small business you would like to include, please let me or Aji know!
Building Community. Creating Jobs. Donating Art to Community Organizations.
Kos Katalogue Blogathon: July 10-July 12, 2013
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Arts and Crafts
BaublesnBags has handmade fabric sleeves for ereaders and tablets as well as patchwork bags for other things you might carry. Find a personal gift here.
Catfish Corner has whimsical, sea-themed ceramic work including tiles, magnets, and dishes. The proprietor is Kossack catfishbob. This holiday season, when you buy something from his shop and mention that you are a Kossack, you will get something extra!
Cedwyn says: I sew and one of the things i make is re-usable gift bags. nice little cloth bags with drawstrings. even the biggest ones aren't but $5 and they can be re-used and re-used and re-used. Contact her through her profile page.
David M Bowman is a shop for patinaed brass metalwork -- candlesticks, Menorahs, vases, clocks, jewelry and more...this is a father/son family business. Household pieces are also available here and small gifts are here. Run by Kossacks rcbowman and dabug.
Eastsidelights is a shop owned by Heather in Midtown. She makes beaded wine charms, a wonderful gift for anyone who entertains. Also find her on Facebook.
Easy Street Gallery is Kossack flowerfarmer's shop for hand made ornaments. Who doesn't like Mermaids?
Go To Great Panes is a shop for stained glass items -- picture frames, mirrors, suncatchers, candlesticks and more. There is also an Etsy shop for small gift items. Run by Kossack Murphoney.
huephoria is where you will find handpainted silks, wearable art, and fine art in acrylic by Kossack simultaneous contrast
Jan4insight has beautiful crocheted accessories including a great selection of cozy winter scarves and afghans, uniquely handmade jewelry, decorated notebooks and journals, and matted prints to dress up your walls. Great gifts for the ladies and teens in your life! Get 10% off your purchase every time - use coupon code KOSSACK at checkout.
Laantigua has purses, pouches, pillows, and other lovely things made from exotic batik fabrics. Kossack angelamarcos is the artist.
Laughing Coyote Woodworks is fat old man's website. He makes fireplace bellows and clocks, but over the years has built everything from a rocking alien creature to burial caskets to signs. He loves "oddball" projects.
Lovin Leather is a shop run by emeraldmaiden and hubby -- check here for leather cuffs and watchbands for men!
mytrinkets makes trinkets! (boxes, candle holders, picture frames and more) from colorful stained glass -- sparkly and pretty!
Nature's Friend is Bob X's website. He makes Birdhouses, Birdfeeders and Bat Houses.
Revival Tile Works is Kossack manyamile's ceramic tile studio. You'll find art tiles, sculptures, fountains, fireplaces and more here. Decorate your life beautifully!
Rocky River Leather Co. has a number of offerings -- belts, holsters, motorcycle gear and more. Kossack meagert is the proprietor. 10% off for Kossacks -- call or email him to get the discount. Custom work available.
Totten Tileworks -- Artisan says: "I work in an incredibly labor intensive way and produce an almost medieval product. I manage this by charging an incredible amount and having a monk's lifestyle. My favorite clients are those of more modest means. When they order, I know they really appreciate my work. I also love it when I can do trades." Check out his amazing work!
Wings: Hands on Silver Beautiful Native American silver work -- and more... THIS IS OUR STORY
Books, Cookbooks, Magazines and Newsletters
asterkitty asterkitty has written two highly-recommended books for artists and other creative folks; Pricing Your Artwork with Confidence and Creatively Unblocking Creative Blocks.
Betty Cross (Kossack Kimball Cross) writes sci fi novels. Two are available as e-books, "Discarded Faces" and "Mistress of the Topaz".
C.B. Pratt (aka Wonderful World) is a multi-published author breaking into epic fantasy, available as an e-book. Hero for Hire
cobart and her husband have written and illustrated a children's e-book, The Shiny Shell, about "A boy and a dolphin on a mission to save the oceans". THIS IS OUR STORY
Darrowsmith has an ebook on the stigma of mental illness and why that stigma does not serve us, The Lumber Room: Mental Illness in the House of Medicine. The Kindle version is here and the Nook version is here.
Daverana Enterprises (High Fantasy to Cold War Survival Horror) is an ebook publishing house run by Kossack janraefrank. Lovers of Gothic urban fantasy, sf and horror should look here!
Donna Gillespie has a new book out, The Light Bearer, a story of of adventure set in ancient Rome during the reign of the Emperor Domitian, featuring a woman warrior chosen to lead her people in the struggle against the empire.
ericlewis0 has a book out, Garbage Flowers, which shows you how to recycle "trash" into flowers and bouquets. Create beauty from the contents of your junk drawer!
"Fall of the House of Murdoch" is a new book out by Kossack brit. The e-book version has illustrations by Eric Lewis.
Her Final Year is written by Kossacks Shadan7 (Jim) and GreyHawk (John), with their wives Martha & Kathi, it takes the reader through the caregiving experience through the perspective of the two men, who were primary caregivers for their respective mothers-in-law. Two of the reviews on Amazon say it all: "Highly recommended for anyone dealing with dementia" and "Good resource also for those not directly involved with dementia related care giving."
Hollyridge Press publishes literary fiction and a poetry chapbook series. Its newest releases are James Franco's first chapbook, "Strongest of the Litter", and "Bloodline" from award-winning poet, Adrian Blevins.
Kevvboy lists a novel, Georgia Bottoms
MeiLin Miranda (Kossack LynnS) writes fantasy, science fiction and erotica. You can find her work on Amazon here, on Barnes & Noble here, on Smashwords here and on her own website here.
melpomene1 writes romance novels and is now working on a mystery novel -- you can order her work through the link.
Membrana Christian Books is run by Kossack sweettp2063's son.
Ocelopotamus has a couple books for sale. Facebook Me! A Guide to Socializing, Sharing, and Promoting on Facebook and What the Sea Means, a collection of poems and monologues.
One Pissed Off Liberal has written a book about the hippies, Wear Your Love Like Heaven. A must read!
Patric Juillet's book makes perfect gift giving: Memoirs of a Sardine Lover will transport you to the French Riviera of the mid 20th Century...
quarkstomper illustrated Kathy Stemke's children's book, Trouble on Earth Day
racheltracks has published a memoir by the same name, "Racheltracks". You can buy it as a paperback or for Kindle. Travel with Rachel as she "learns to take care of herself and be responsible in many ways, and still, she keeps getting older without growing up."
Something the Dog Said's book, A Liberal Sprinkle of Flour, is for anyone who wants to bake, experienced or not. Is there anything better than freshly baked bread?
Teresa Hill writes romantic suspense, women's fiction and romance. Here is her Amazon page for print books and a link for e-books.
The Gryffin has illustrated several charming children's books. Check out The Blizzard Wizard and There Was an Old Auntie and Emma's Rainy Day. Great gifts for children!
winifred3 is the author of The Last Princess of Atlantis, available on Amazon as a paperback or Kindle book. Her newest work, To Kill an Eidolon is now available, too!
Children’s Department
Dr. Arch's Mutations: Get Cultured! is a microbiology teaching game designed by Kossack ArchTeryx -- ages 12+
Eastsidelights is a shop owned by Heather in Midtown. She makes beautiful velvet leotards for little girls -- and more. You can also find her on Facebook
Pittsboro Toys in Pittsboro, NC, is run by FishOutofWater's daughter -- pay them a visit!
Project Reindeer Games has free computer games for kids. Kossack MrBigDaddy is behind this project -- read more about it here.
quarkstomperillustrated Kathy Stemke's children's book, Trouble on Earth Day
See Back for Details is a shop for children's t-shirts run by Kossack ydice -- very clever!
SwedishJewfish makes adorable onesies and clothing and accessories for small children -- see pictures here and message her for quotes. She makes ring slings and cloth diapers, too!
Twelve Days of Christmas is a Christmas-themed card strategy game suitable for kids 12+. What a stocking stuffer! Kossack Shakludanto says, "It's simple enough for family fun, but game geek tested!"
Winglion (Sara R and her sister, Ann) make baby quilts and quilts for small children -- and can make to order.
Clothing
Acme Fight Club has t-shirts with liberal messages -- also mugs, bumper stickers and more. Kossack Flint is the proprietor.
BaublesnBags makes clothing for historical reenactment -- find something that will transport you to another time here!
Dorothea's Closet Vintage has vintage clothing from many eras -- all authentic, not reproductions. Find something lovely and classic here! Kossack vintage dem is the proprietor. THIS IS OUR STORY
Eileen B's DemSwag.com offers progressive gifts featuring political wisecracks. She also has less-political, retro mod designs at Zennas.com, including the Excelsior Poster from Friends, and t-shirts for Kick Ass Women.
Feather Forge has t-shirts -- some with robots on them! Robots are cool... THIS IS OUR STORY
Graphic Designs is where you can buy t-shirts bearing art by Marko the Werelynx, an American artist living in the Czech Republic. You can get his designs on coffee mugs, too!
internationaljock has two websites for underwear: International Jock Underwear for Men and Largo Drive Intimates for Women.
Irony Dreamland is where you will find Kossack Ray Radlein's clever t-shirts -- he has a mousepad, too!
Justina makes underwear. With a difference. Her "Safety Deposit Boxers & Bloomers" have hidden but roomy pockets for storing things like cash and valuables. She says they are good for travel for for attending protests. You can email her at justinaforjustice at gmail.com for pictures, price and sizing information.
Lightning Tree Designs is the etsy site of Chun Yang, including hand-dyed silk scarves, hand-dyed pillow covers, cotton scarves, painted/stencilled tee shirts, baby shirts and onesies, kid's tees, painted linen placemats and napkin sets, and crocheted brooches with Czech glass accents.
Peregrine Spirit Heartworks is the place where Noor B designs and makes clothing for you -- and she can embroider, as well. Contact her at peregrine.spirit.heartworks@gmail.com for details and pricing. THIS IS OUR STORY
plane apparel is a shop for t-shirts and other clothes with an aviation theme -- Kossack ase is the proprietor.
Priceman Political Prints Now has OWS t-shirts for sale -- all shirts bear illustrations by Kossack priceman himself!
Swirlscape is shop where you can find faerie jewelry and belly dance hip scarves. Kossack Bright is the proprietor.
Craft Supplies
Go To Great Panes has supplies for making jewelry, scrapbooks, stained glass and more -- run by Kossack Murphoney.
Kustom Rides has decal paper for lots of craft uses -- listed here by Kossack bluicebank
Laantigua sells exotic batik fabrics and threads -- run by Kossack angelamarcos.
Electronics
Your Cable Store is the place for cables for all your electronic things! If your dog ate your cable, look here for a replacement! Shop is run by sweettp2063's second son.
Fine Art (Painting, Drawing, Photography, Sculpture)
Alibi Fine Art is a gallery for art photography, run by Kossack Woodmann and partner. If you are in Chicago, drop by!
Art by Michele Wilson is where you will find michelewin's imaginative fantasy art. Find something romantic for your wall here! Don't miss Michele's extraordinary photos -- you will find them here.
asterkitty asterkitty has a site for her oil painting. Dark, beautiful, strange and colorful contemporary realist and semi-surrealist oil paintings; featuring plush creatures, stuffed animals, slightly peculiar still-lifes, semi-abstracted landscapes, trees, urbanscapes and fragments of being. There is also a Special Sale page here, with certain paintings being offered at discounted prices to Kossacks and other friends.
BenWill Studio is a place for fine art run by Kossack CarolinW and husband -- have a "walk" through their lovely gallery!
Bigfoot Nature Photography is run by Kossack rhp. Gorgeous images! Go see!
boran2 has a shop for fine art paintings in acrylic -- visit his gallery and find something special for your walls!
Changing Woman Photography has lovely images of nature for sale. If you are in Europe, use this link. Photos are by Kossack vahana.
cobart is an artist in the Washington, DC area. You can see her work here and contact her for prices. She also has an Etsy shop here. THIS IS OUR STORY
Cooksey Talbott Gallery has stunning landscape photos for sale -- find beauty here!
Daniel Marks Art is the website of Kossack sciencegirl's husband. Beautiful work in mixed media is in the gallery -- contact Daniel Marks through the website for prices.
Dario Bisecco is a handicapped artist producing very vibrant work in Italy. Message his mother, Donna in Rome, to purchase some of his work.
David Woodward Gallery is the place for watercolor fine art -- landscapes, custom portraits, and pet portraits are available. Kossack DavidW is the artist.
Deviant Arts is Bob X's page where you will find select fine art prints for sale. If you see something you want but is not available let him know and he'll make it so.
dish your walls by Kossack LivesInAShoe is a shop for contemporary prints for your kitchen walls! THIS IS OUR STORY
don mikulecky's watercolor paintings are available at Mathews ART Gallery -- ask for his work!
Hawaii Loves Art is a shop with lovely, tropical batik and digital art inspired by the islands of Hawaii -- by Kossack Msongs
huephoria is where you will find handpainted silks, wearable art, and fine art in acrylic by Kossack simultaneous contrast
Imagekind is kpeddicord's website where prints of his work can be purchased. If you see something on my site that isn't currently available on Imagekind, let him know and he'll upload and make it available!
Inner Planet Artworks is where you can find the imaginative pen and ink drawings of Kossack wino -- very interesting work!
James Craig Photography has fine art B&W Photography by qua with a BOOK coming out "The Moon has been Eaten" – Images from a Year on Easter Island.
Kurtoons Online -- get a cartoon from quarkstomper -- send him a photograph and he will turn it into a cartoon for you!
Liv Rainey Smith makes art with a Lovecraft theme, wife of Kossack maxomai
Luma Photo is the web site for kossack desertguy's photography. Talk about the splendor of the desert landscape! He has captured it so you can hang it on your wall. Get a special just for Daily Kos readers: 10% discount and free shipping. Use Coupon code DKosSummer13 at checkout.
Lyne Art is where you can find the fine art of Kossack dot farmer and his wife. Contact them through the website to enquire about purchasing their lovely work.
Marko the Werelynx painted a piece called "St Gracie's" for the people of Street Prophets -- there are still prints available!
naomiduffey.com is Crashing Vor's GF's site. He assures us that his GF's site is well worth a look for fine art!
Revival Tile Works is Kossack manyamile's ceramic tile studio. You'll find art tiles, sculptures, fountains, fireplaces and more here. Decorate your life beautifully!
rserven's dazzling and compelling graphics are available on a number of products here.
Susan S. Birdwell Fine Art is the site of Kossack RantNRaven. She says, "I am a professional fine artist with oil, acrylic, and prismacolor paintings in portraiture and figures, wildlife, landscapes and cityscapes and drawings in various media. I have signed and numbered archival prints of my work and I also do clay sculptures. Please visit my website!" Contact her through her website or at mtnbirdstudio@aol.com.
Wings: Hands on Silver is not just for jewelry -- Wings also is an art photographer! THIS IS OUR STORY
Food and Drink
Alsea Acre offers delicious Oregon goat cheese -- and you can get it by mail! Oregon Gal is the owner.
Kitsap River makes very special jams -- such as chocolate blackberry, apricot vanilla, and apricot ginger marmalade. Jars are $10 + shipping. Message her for currently available flavors.
NinthElegy is a chef in the DC area. She not only cooks, she teaches people how to cook a healthy, plant-based diet. And she teaches how to grow an organic garden. Bon appetit AND good health!
Household Sundries
Cats Pajamas 13 is Horace Boothroyd III's shop for unique handmade items such as plush quilts, chair pads, aprons, and bicycle panniers. Check it out!
David M Bowman is a shop for patinaed brass metalwork -- candlesticks, Menorahs, vases, clocks, jewelry and more...this is a father/son family business. Household pieces are also available here and small gifts are here. Run by Kossacks rcbowman and dabug.
dish your walls by Kossack LivesInAShoe is a shop for contemporary prints for your kitchen walls! Shop for kitchen decor here. THIS IS OUR STORY
Laughing Coyote Woodworks is fat old man's shop. He makes fireplace bellows and clocks, but over the years has built everything from a rocking alien creature to burial caskets to signs. He loves "oddball" projects.
Mixed Media Studio, run by Kossack Poz, is a place to find gorgeous fused glass plates and bowls for your home.
Native Twig Furniture is where you can find unique furniture with an elegant and organic design. With her help, sewaneepat's husband makes these beauties largely from wood from their property.
New 2 You Vacuums, run by emeraldmaiden's hubby, is the place to go to have your vacuum serviced, rebuilt, or to find parts. He specializes in Kirby, Electrolux, Rainbow, Kenmore, and Tristar, with occasional forays into Riccar, Eureka, and Hoover machines. Don't throw that vacuum out, make it good as new! THIS IS OUR STORY
Peregrine Spirit Heartworks is the place where Noor B offers placemats (quilted or woven), kitchen mitts, duvets, drapes and valences. Contact her at peregrine.spirit.heartworks@gmail.com for details and pricing. THIS IS OUR STORY
Primeau's Purls offers handmade seasonal wreaths, fleece blankets, and knitted afghans for your home. Shop is run by Dr Erich Bloodaxe RN's housemate.
Sassy Sisters Soap is where you can find lovely soaps as well as natural cleaning products. Run by Kossack celestina!
Winglion and/or Sara R will gladly make quilts for you -- or quilted tablerunners. A lap throw might be the perfect gift for an older relative. Contact them through Kos Mail. Or visit their website shop.
Yankee Scents offers potpourri and scented oils to perfume your home, run by Kossack The Finite Times.
Jewelry
asterkitty has lovely beaded jewelry for sale. The colors glow like the panes of stained glass windows!
ArtWareNY is Kossack mememb's shop for the lovely, one-of-a-kind jewelry she makes. Here you will find creations made with exotic silver beads, semi-precious stones, art brooches crafted from felt, and more. Kossacks may contact her through the website for a 20% discount.
Beachcombings has sterling silver jewelry featuring sea glass and other things from the beach as well as semi precious stones. Artistic, classic, very beautiful. The artist is the wife of Kossack rambler american.
David M Bowman is a shop for patinaed brass metalwork -- candlesticks, Menorahs, vases, clocks, jewelry and more...this is a father/son family business. Household pieces are also available here and small gifts are here. Run by Kossacks rcbowman and dabug.
doodlebug is helping the women of Uganda sell their wonderful paper bead jewelry. Check it out here -- a purchase will help brighten some lives in a place where living is very difficult.
edrie makes custom designed jewelry out of high grade pearls and jade and natural stones (amethyst, garnet, lapis lazuli and more). She specializes in birthstone and healing stones.
fascinated finery is a shop with unusual jewelry made from leather and found objects -- very artistic!
Jill Richardson is making earrings from seeds she collected in the Amazon rainforest and from feathers from her backyard flock. Lovely, light, and easy to wear!
Lightening Tree Designs is now carrying crocheted earrings, a fascinating new accessory! They come in bright colors, too!
MayroseTreasures is a shop with gossamer silver jewelry by Kossack mayrose
Melinda Downey Jewelry is a shop run by Kossack Lorinda Pike. She makes handmade silver jewelry that shines with lots of accents of gemstone beads, charms, and shimmery drops. Lovely and unique!
Michele's Jewelry has a lovely array of beaded necklaces by michelewin. Message her for prices!
Mixed Media Studio, run by Kossack Poz, offers eclectic jewelry, some with a very contemporary look, and some that is charmingly Steam Punk! He uses a mix of Sterling Silver, Titanium, Niobium, Glass, Rubber and Mokome-Gane (Wood-Grained Metals in Silver,Gold,and traditional Japanese precious metal alloys) in his creations. See also his website for more samples of his work
naomiduffey.com is now carrying bolo tie necklaces featuring sculpted, tiny devils and pearls in addition to larger sculptures -- unique art that you can wear.
North Star Armoury is Kossack Alice Venturi's store for re-enactor-grade historical jewelry. She also has an Etsy shop which carries a wider variety of historically-inspired jewelry.
Nwyvre Weave Wyrks is a place for colorful chain mail jewelry. There is something for everyone here -- including pagan and pride themed work.
Swirlscape is shop where you can find faerie jewelry and belly dance hip scarves. Kossack Bright is the proprietor.
Windthin, run by Kossack allergywoman and her husband, sells hand-made jewelry, ably assisted by their feathered family members.
Wings: Hands on Silver Exquisite Native American silver jewelry by Wings -- the beautiful spirit in this jewelry is palpable. Treat yourself or someone you love! THIS IS OUR STORY
Miscellaneous
Acme Fight Club has t-shirts with liberal messages -- also mugs, bumper stickers and more. Kossack Flint is the proprietor.
Eileen B's DemSwag.com offers progressive gifts featuring political wisecracks. She also has less-political, retro mod designs at Zennas.com, including the Excelsior Poster from Friends, and t-shirts for Kick Ass Women.
Graphic Designs is where you can buy coffee mugs and sleeves for electronics (iPads, laptops, etc.), coasters and more bearing art by Marko the Werelynx, an American artist living in the Czech Republic. You can get his designs on t-shirts, too!
Ring of Fire Enterprises is the place to go for Flying Spaghetti Monster, Pirate Fish and Darwin Fish car emblems, magnets, jewelry, belt buckles, messenger bags, flags, etc. -- run by Kossack fishwars
rserven's dazzling and compelling graphics are available on a number of products here.
Shakludanto designs games. At that link, you will find a card game called "The Mother Lode of Sticky Gulch" and a role playing game called "StoryCards". Shakludanto is working on a new one, too...
SwedishJewfish does digital scrapbooking -- send her a message on Kos Mail to enquire.
That Which is Good is a shop offering a variety of clothing, magnets, mousepads and other unique gifts perfect even for the hard to buy for. Themes run the gamut, from kayaking to contra dancing to bird watching to cooking...and on and on! Run by Kossack thatwhichisgood.
Music, CDs, DVDs
beverlywoods plays hammered dulcimer. Click the link to buy her lovely recordings of Irish, Shetland, English, and original music!
Crashing Vor's music is available here and here.
critton hollow is the Web site of Kossack Joealan, selling CDs of both vocal and instrumental traditional music.
Gotham Wind Symphony is "a group of 45 NYC top-flight, liberal, union musicians who've played with: Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Kanye West, Queen Latifah, Wayne Shorter, New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, etc. and have created 3 CDs worth of beautiful music, both familiar and original that sounds like free-thinking America." Kossack slooterdam is the leader and conductor!
juliewaters.com is where you can purchase all five of Julie Water's CDs via digital download, but you can also get one of them, Paths of Flight, via physical copy as well.
millionmonkeys.us is a website where you can find music by Kossack PianoGuy, including a musical in progress, "Iron and Gold", about robber baron Jay Gould and labor leader Martin Irons.
ProvokingMeaning is a choral conductor and composer. His bio is on his website. You can find his music on two CDs. Innisfree is a collection of choral music of which the title track is ProvokingMeaning's. Inscape is a collection of his own music. Listen and be lifted!
Saint Euphoria is the site for 1950's style sci fi/horror films, described by Kossack SaintEuphoria as "safe for kids but not made specifically for them (although kids are a big portion of the fanbase). They have screened all over the world and have a growing cult following surrounding them." Somebody get the popcorn ready!
Smalls Records owned by producer Luke Kaven, began at the famous NY club Smalls, and was started as a response to the racist cabaret laws that existed until 1988 in NYC. The label is committed to producing great music and would love your support.
Team Love mostly release music (LPs, CDs, digital) but partnered recently with film maker Roy Germano last year to release the DVD version of Roy's film, "The Other Side of Immigration." The film focuses on telling the stories and exploring the reasons why people migrate from Mexico and has been well received. You can check out the film at Team Love's website.
WhenInRome has a large collection of vinyl recordings -- jazz, classical and more. He has a lot of vintage radios, and some instruments for sale, as well. Message him to see if he has a recording you are looking for.
Pet Department
Creature Comforts is a pet sitting service in NW Indiana. Let Kossack HoosierDeb take care of your furbabies while you are away...
David Woodward Gallery will produce a custom watercolor portrait of a pet from a photo. Talk about a unique and special gift!
Henry's Healthy Pets has natural foods for hamsters, rats, mice, flying squirrels, and all squirrel species. It is best quality. Site listed by Kossack deerskie.
Pawsitive Vybe is a place for canine themed art, online training for dog sports such as Dog Frisbee, "Disc Dog Bed and Breakfast" for in person dog training over a weekend, and more! Kossack k9disc and wife are the proprietors.
Peregrine Spirit Heartworks is the place where Noor B makes dog coats. Contact her at peregrine.spirit.heartworks@gmail.com for details and pricing. THIS IS OUR STORY
Pootie Pads are small, catnip filled quilts for cats -- good for many behavioral issues and lots of fun for the cats. Made by Sara R and her sister, Ann. Aromatherapy for your feline friends! Pootie Pads are now available for dogs, too! THIS IS OUR STORY
Sturdi Products manufactures products for traveling pets and their people. The site has been managed by Kossack Pendell for seven years, following a long nursing career.
Zen Trainer has a blog, Zen Paws, that covers a number of cat and dog training and behavior issues. Check there for free information and also rates for private consultation.
Services
Aim Write Marketing Communications, run by Kossack Turbonerd, creates powerful messages to drive sales and improve internal communications. Aim Write has a special focus on promoting renewable energy companies and sustainable business practices.
Aji is a freelance writer for hire -- send her a message for a quote on her services!
asterkitty asterkitty offers graphic design services, with experience in designing and producing a wide range of print and presentation materials, for an equally diverse clientele from individual artists to non-profits, municipalities, universities and corporations on all kinds of visual-based projects. Her web design and development portfolio is here too.
Buzzworthy Social Media is Kossack slinkerwink's business. She provides graphic design services, social marketing, and online advertising. Get the word out, contact Buzzworthy!
David B. Livingstone can help you with communication. He says, "I'm a copywriter, content strategist, and business communications consultant. In practice, what that means is that I do everything from developing CMS-based websites to writing sixty-page white papers on logistics and ghostwriting bios and business books. And of course articles, ads, proposals, business plans, and whatever else requires words." Get clear here!
Great Lakes Liberal works in a non-Wall Street investment firm. Send him a message for more info.
Home Computer Help is a computer repair service in Pittsburgh, PA run by Kossack Pandoras Box and hubby. They offer gift certificates, too!
Jan4insight is a professional intuitive -- click link for info on how to order a reading! Here is Jan's blog which contains all her listings.
Jan4insight also offers freelance writing, editing, proofreading and related services. She says, "I specialize in SEO-friendly website and blog content, product descriptions, and PR material such as brochures, as well as ghostwriting. I'm not cheap, but I'm good. If interested, send me a Kosmail with a description of your project."
KibbutzAmiad is a CPA in the Chicago area -- check here for help with tax returns, business plans, quarterly reports, etc.!
labradog inspects workboats and pleasure boats in the Chesapeake Bay area. Message him if he can be of help.
Liberated Spaces is a life organizing and coaching firm based in San Francisco specializing in simple, practical, and holistic approaches to maximize your productivity and peace of mind, manage life transitions, reclaim rooms, time, and more. A San Francisco Green Business since 2008. Also on Facebook. Run by Kossack liberated spaces.
mdmslle can help you with advertising trailers in the following ways. See here and here for samples of what here studio can do with trailers for books. Here is her corporate website -- through it, she can help with web or TV ads. The studio can do web design and graphics for collateral material such as CD labels and flyers.
NinthElegy is a chef in the DC area. She not only cooks, she teaches people how to cook a healthy, plant-based diet. And she teaches how to grow an organic garden. Bon appetit AND good health!
One bite at a time can help you with bookkeeping if you are in the Madison, WI area or training in Quickbooks software (training can be in person or remotely) -- message for info!
Oye Sancho is a bookkeeper and accountant. "I offer professional-level bookkeeping and accounting services. I'm based in the San Francisco Bay Area but can work remotely for clients anywhere. Potential clients can contact me via a DK message."
Patrick St. John is a graphic designer, filmmaker, writer, and organizer based in Boston. He designs primarily for clients involved in the small business, education, non-profit, and social justice sectors. Firm owned by Kossack Liberaltarian.
Peter Herb is an attorney in NYC with practice in real estate law, estate law, and business law. If you need an experienced litigator in NY, check him out. THIS IS OUR STORY
Powell & Associates is an environmental science consulting firm with long experience. If you need strategic planning on an environmental solution, data analysis, litigation support or other services relating to an environmental problem, check here. Kossack ChemBob runs the firm.
rubyr has twenty-five years experience copy editing, fact-checking, researching and proofreading for international law firms and pharmaceutical/medical education advertising agencies in New York City. She can work for you via the Internet, in a timely fashion, on jobs sent from anywhere in the world. Kos mail her for more info and rates.
Sultans of Schlep will help you move! More than that, they have a decluttering service (very helpful before a move) -- now that might be the perfect gift for the person who truly has everything! The Sultans serve the Philadelphia*San Francisco*Seattle area.
thetahealingbenefits.com is where Kossack sister777 offers a healing modality. She says, "ThetaHealing® is deep work that allows you to discover what hidden beliefs or programs are the cause of your lack of wholeness, health and prosperity.
For those brave enough to look within and review the programming errors, a whole new experience awaits. Discount for Kossacks!"
Zen Trainer does in person and phone consultations on anything pertaining to dogs and cats; including training, behavior problems, and natural health care. Zen Paws.com
Software and Webdesign
asterkitty asterkitty can help you with professional website design and development. She writes, “I do custom Dreamweaver sites. Most of my clientele are other artists, various non-profits, small businesses and colleges. My rates are super-reasonable.”
beverlywoods makes affordable websites for musicians and artists, small businesses, and nonprofits. Contact her through Kos Mail.
Brainwrap Web Design has been designing, developing, hosting and maintaining websites for businesses throughout Michigan and beyond since 1999. It is run by Kossack brainwrap who is best known here for his GOP Rape Advisory Chart.
Breakthru Software provides multi-media software for audio and video management in performance venues. Typical applications include: theater; in-store and public venues with music and announcements; amusement attractions such as haunted mansions or museum displays; solo mobile entertainers such as magicians or public speakers; or really any audio production or project. Run by Kossack CitizenOfEarth.
citisven specializes in helping small businesses, organizations and individuals set up WordPress websites that are quickly designed, affordable, and easily editable and navigable by the client upon launch. Contact him and get connected!
k9disc can help you put up a website to sell your wares.
MoLoSo Mobile Apps will make a mobile app for your business at an affordable cost! Run by Kossack Bionic.
ORGANIZE! is software by AnotherMassachusettsLiberal -- it is free while it is being beta tested.
Patrick St. John is a web & graphic designer based out of Boston specializing in progressive non-profits, political candidates, and small businesses. Firm is run by Kossack Liberaltarian.
Project Reindeer Games has free computer games for kids. Kossack MrBigDaddy is behind this project -- read more about it here.
Wyckoff Advertising can design and host a kick-ass website for your business. All of our sites are Optimized for Google first page. Run by Kossack wyckoff.
Sporting Goods
College Park Bicycles and Mt. Airy Bicycles, two bicycle stores in Maryland, are run by Kossack Lujane. Mt. Airy Bicycles specializes in tandems and recumbent bikes and trikes. Healthy transportation!
Stationery (Notecards, Etc.)
Changing Woman Photography has lovely images of nature for sale -- and they are available as notecards. If you are in Europe, use this link. Photos are by Kossack vahana.
Chickadee Cards by Julie Waters is a place for greeting and note cards - take a look!
Jan4insight makes mini journals and cards -- click to see a selection! She also has this site for calendars, mousepads, cards, and more. Here is Jan's blog which has more listings.
mytrinkets offers greeting cards with a pootie theme!
Newhard Design is brooklynliberal's shop. It features a line of elegantly hand-letterpressed holiday cards (on cotton!), including Filipino-themed Christmas cards, Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and irreverent New Year (the New Year's card quote is by kossack Bill in Portland) cards. Check back for cards for other occasions.
One Pissed Off Liberal offers dreamy posters for your wall...
SanJoseLady makes handmade notecards and other stationery items -- and she can make to order. Contact by messaging her here or through her blog, After Hours Stamper.
Yarn, Knitting, Crochet and Weaving
FairHaven Fibers is a shop for pure wool / alpaca / angora hand-knitted goods (sweaters, gloves, scarves), knitted from hand-spun fibers (sheared lovingly the old-school way, washed & carded by hand too). Shop is run by Kossack primeq.
Jan4insight crochets -- click the link to see her shawls, scarves, and more! Here is Jan's blog for more of her listings.
Lorelei & Tracy's Yarn and Vintage Shop is a place for crocheted items -- hats, scarves, doilies, and more! THIS IS OUR STORY
Lovin Leather is emeraldmaiden's shop for her yummy hand spun yarns. Ask her to knit something for you! Her designs are stunning. THIS IS OUR STORY
Two Siberians Fiber Arts has sumptuous hand spun yarns and knitted items. Kossack ceriboo makes them for you!
Warped makes beautiful, handwoven textiles! The link is to her blog where it is easy to contact her...
Willie Ru Designs is where you will find Kossack Fineena's gorgeous hand crocheted scarves, shawls, and cowls. Very chic!
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