Image submissions. Photos, artwork, screenshots. Other things?
(PUZZLE) Go back to the promise made at the very start of it all. Think outside the box. And remember: Play Fair.
Solved puzzle: Image. Create a massive origami sculpture of an endangered rhinoceros with message of support for conservation efforts. Post your rhino on social media and tag #GISH & #savetherhino
Olympian Simone Biles proved she is the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) at this year’s Olympics — not just through her athleticism, but by putting her own mental health first. She had the “twisties,” a phenomenon where a gymnast’s brain loses track of where they are. Metaphorically, we’ve all been there and had times where we feel a little lost. Create a personal compass to help reorient yourself, with the things you value most at true North.
Tat that ass(butt). Or any other mascot. Not tattoo. Tatting… as in the lace art.- Lisa D.
The longest possible sentence you can create using only words that are also common English names and words that are 3 letters or less like, “and” and “but”.
Your neighbor or one of your best friends has been putting off a small home improvement project, something that would only take an hour or two but summoning the energy to do it during the pandemic has been too stressful. Knock off some of their stress by helping them to complete that project, then show us the before and after. – Diane B.
(GRID) Using the GISH App or social media, reach out to another Gisher who has never seen you and draw each other based solely on how you describe yourselves. Submit as a grid of four images with your real pictures, side-by-side.
Tokitae the orca was captured from the Puget Sound 50 years ago and has been imprisoned in a small tank at the Miami Sea Aquarium for years, Her mother and the rest of her pod are alive and living near Washington/Canada. The Lummi tribe has a sea pen ready for her and want to bring her home, where the tribe and her pod can care for her and prove that orcas will recognize and accept family even after 50 years, but the owner of the Miami Seaquarium won’t let her go. Write a haiku with a watercolor image of Tokitae about family belonging together and post it to social media. Tag the @MiamiSeaquarium & #GISH. – Chazlyn L.
Your splendid coat of arms—and I’m not talking about heraldry. – Nikki W.
33 US states introduced over 100 anti-trans bills in the 2021 legislative season, the majority of which were aimed at trans children, and the US isn’t alone: too many other countries have discriminatory policies against trans individuals! Of course, we know you’ll speak to your legislators about this, but in the meantime, trans folks need to be safe to live their lives. Download Refuge Restrooms (or go to their site) and add entries to confirmed safe bathrooms for trans and gender non-conforming individuals near you. You must actually confirm the location is trans-friendly! Submit a screenshot proving you added an entry.
Due to climate change and extreme weather, this summer has been one of suffering for so many, leaving many who survived flooding or fires homeless and without resources. Do something to help people weather the storm of climate change: identify someone who has been impacted by severe weather and provide something they need, or donate a meal through World Central Kitchen or a local organization providing aid. Submit an image or video showcasing your act. – Tracy A.