@Dr_Obvious @Susan60 @independentpen @homelessjun @actuallyautistic I can smell rain coming - it's not petrichor, it's something to do with the change in the air pressure or humidity. I can sometimes smell rain coming about a day before it actually rains.
I only recently found out that this is not just a normal thing, when I mention it, people say "It SMELLS like rain what do you mean?" as if I'm making it up.
suicide mentioned
in the light of recent events, i want to ask any furry artists that are here for a favor
my friend CK, who i have lost to suicide, was a furry. he had a manul sona. i have an artwork of his that he used for a profile picture. he always wanted to have more, but due to his poverty he couldn't afford them.
and...i thought, what if someone could like, draw something in memory of him. as a tribute. it's what he would've wanted.
please boost. my dms are open.
@skykiss Amazing analysis in WaPo today that suggested the Democrats had three options for 2024 1. Run Biden. 2. Run a challenger 3. Run a challenger and reassure America it couldnβt be Harris !!!
Harris is exactly what America needs an a**kicking Jamaican American woman. A raciscst/ misogynist worst nightmare. What has happened to journalism!
Hey all! This is #Transgender Awareness Week! Some of my dearest friends and family are transgender. Not everyone is made binary male/female, and it would be pretty boring if it was.
Sometimes the original equipment doesn't match the brain. I think that would be hard in a world where people like easy answers. Remember to be kind. π
The Marvels is delightful, you should absolutely go see it.
More seriously: do not let this one bomb, folks. This is a Marvel feature with three female headliners, two of them women of color, directed by a woman of color, written by three women. If this does poorly (or even not spectacularly enough), it will be taken as evidence that women shouldn't feature prominently in blockbusters.
Let's prove them wrong.
(And also everybody is fucking glorious in this, it's just super fun.)
Why Is #America #Afraid of #BlackHistory?
No one should fear a #history that asks a #country to live up to its highest #ideals.
#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Racism #Homophobia #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/12/freedmens-bureau-act-project-records/675807/
Some of you may know I was a political strategist as recently as the last election cycle. The only message that I have for you is that your vote is needed in 2024.
There are some big voices that think because of earlier this week, that the left is assured a win and that is far from the truth.
Please vote, inspire others to vote and do the work to win voters. Nothing bad comes from that approach!
@neversosimple @actuallyautistic For sleep, control the light reaching your face. Because this signals the body to wake up and go to sleep, Put on blue blocking sunglasses at sundown, put Sunsetters on all your devices so they go to red light. Sleep in a completely dark bedroom or a sleep mask. I got amazing results in weeks, simply by following his sleep advice.
Don't let the GOP Putin apologists fool you--we must support Ukraine's fight for democracy or America will be at war with Russia. #Putin #Russia #Ukraine #GOP #GOPTraitors
Senate Republican faction tries to poison Ukraine aid https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/11/7/2204235/-Senate-Republican-faction-tries-to-poison-Ukraine-aid
Thank you:
58 Senate & House Dems urge Blinken to press Israel for:
- Humanitarian pause
- Limit civilian casualties in Gaza
- Prevent violence in the West
Bank
- Lay the groundwork for a peace
deal
Signed by some Jewish members: Raskin, Schakowsky, Bonamici, Wild, Balint, Magaziner
-Andrew Solender
#IsraelHamasWar #Ceasefire ποΈ
Thanks for the input, everyone who did. My brain already decided I'm going to write a letter. It's partially composed, now, but I'll wait till I get home to type it in.
I always re-write 400 times, anyway, till it says exactly what I want it to say.
Looking for recommendations: what do you do when you get stuck figuring out what emotion(s) you're feeling?
My mother died a few days ago. Our relationship was toxic, and we haven't spoken for years. I know I'm feeling something, from the tense crackling inside, but I don't know what it is.
Would Fediverse admins like a presentation by Babka folks on antisemitism on the Fediverse, specifically what mainstream Jews/Jewish organizations consider hate speech and why?
If you're an instance admin or a moderator and you'd be interested, I'd like to hear from you. If there's enough interest, I'll put together a signup, but this is just a feeler for now.
If you're interested, please reply or DM me, thanks!
If you're not an admin, please boost or let your admin know about this! Thanks!
So my mother died. Not unexpected, because she was in her 80s, but not expected because we haven't spoken for about 10 years. I feel like I'm balancing on a point, ready to fall off, but I don't know which way I'm going to fall. How do I feel about this? Truly, deeply, have absolutely no idea.
Alexithymia is real, right now.
So... me. Work in aerospace, more space, not as much aero. Can fix my own car, choose not to. Can fix the random appliance of your choice. Hardcore introvert in person, which is why I love online. Lifelong science fiction fan. Read constantly. Scalzi is my favorite author, because he mixes exactly the right amount of snark into his writing. Together with a guy 30+ years, married since it was legal. Own a home in CA and don't plan to leave unless I immigrate to another country.