Photo: “Thank You”. Submitted by Xade. (August 2024)





Xade, creator of Growlution and Insanity of Xade, has an announcement:

“Monday is here*, and I’m thrilled to say we finally have the rent money. It’s now in the apartment manager’s hands, and I can’t help but reflect ...

One of our own, Xade, is in dire straights financially. Xade needs our help to be able to overcome a crisis, so if you have any capacity to help out, just click this link to donate.

What is the crisis? I'll let Xade speak, copying her words from her ...

Hey everyone!

This will be the first installment of what I call Crisis Post. Desperate situations, like facing eviction, is becoming a pressing reality for more people - which should come as no surprise in the economic situation we are all facing today - and when that happens you naturally reach out ...

Photo: “Growlution is Returning in Two Weeks”. Drawn by Xade. May 2023.

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Growlution by Xade

Xade writes:

“Okay! The 50 is uploaded and ready to air on July 12, plus we are live and ben live for a few weeks. I look forward to the spotlight.”

Growlution Synopsis

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