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markwyner

@markwyner@mas.to

Activist, dad, husband, UX designer, technologist, researcher, writer, soccer fan, musician, vegetarian, meditator, competitive gamer, lover, hater, potty mouth, actually ADHD. He/him/his. https://mas.to/about/more?instance_actor=true moderator.

#BlackLivesMatter #AbolishThePolice #Antifascist #UX #Research #InformationArchitecture #Design #Code #Tofu

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markwyner, to photography
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I love this photo from our yard. The tree yields a single pear. Every time. It’s wild.

#Photography #Pear #Fruit #Tree

markwyner, to Cats
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This is Fenwicke. Or “Fenny Kruger,” as I like to call him, because he is unable to retract or control his claws. So his love is painful.

I’m not a big fan of cats. But he’s pretty cool. He likes to chill with me after everyone goes to bed. And he likes to play fetch with hairbands.

markwyner, to transgender
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In 2020, Swedish neuroscientists put 30 trans and 30 cis research subjects into a brain scanner and showed them pictures of their bodies. Then they showed them images where their body had been morphed to look more masculine or more feminine. The results support the natural order of gender identity.

https://www.openmindmag.org/articles/tiktok-which-gender-does-the-trans-brain-resemble

markwyner, to illustration
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Jess Adams tells no lies. Get your swear on, and find some solace.

By the way, Jess’ work is some of my favorite. More here:

https://www.instagram.com/jess.a.creates/

markwyner, to vegan
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My wife and I made some homemade gourmet ramen. The broth is veggie-based with coconut cream.

It was so delicious it hurt. I overate and am eagerly awaiting breakfast time so I can have more. 😂

We learned how to make it from Yeung Man Cooking:
https://yeungmancooking.com/

🥢🍜😋

markwyner, to dadjokes
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I’m addicted to collecting Beatles records.

I need Help.

markwyner, to Dogs
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Can’t argue with this.

Source:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6G9mRXI58d/

markwyner, to music
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This is a sweet story that I never heard. Jimmy Carter hosted a jazz celebration at the White House. He requested that they play “Salt Peanuts.” Dizzy Gillespie agreed on the condition that Carter sing it. He did.

The story (via Dan Rather):
https://steady.substack.com/p/salt-peanuts

markwyner, (edited ) to food
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What’s your favorite bell pepper? And, no, they don’t all taste the same.

markwyner, (edited ) to music
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Got my Big|Brave vinyl for “A Chaos of Flowers,” my favorite record of 2024. It’s so beautiful.

The lyrics are quite powerful. They’re themed on the internal/external manifestations of marginalization. Five songs were written by female poets, all of whom were activists for women, people of color, and indigenous people: Emily Dickinson, Akiko Yosano, Renée Vivien, Esther Popel, and Tekahionwake (links in thread).

Listen:
https://bigbrave.bandcamp.com/album/a-chaos-of-flowers

markwyner, (edited ) to america
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You may be privy to or unfamiliar with how the ultra-wealthy are taking advantage of the system. Either way, you’ll find this report by @ProPublica to be staggering. The facts are clear: there is a class war, and we’re losing.

“…it demolishes the cornerstone myth of the American tax system: that everyone pays their fair share and the richest Americans pay the most.”

https://www.propublica.org/article/the-secret-irs-files-trove-of-never-before-seen-records-reveal-how-the-wealthiest-avoid-income-tax

markwyner, to Palestine
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Support for Palestine is not anti-Semitic.

Support for Palestine is not anti-Semitic.

Support for Palestine is not anti-Semitic.

Support for Palestine is not anti-Semitic.

Support for Palestine is not anti-Semitic.

What it is, actually, is compassion for people who are suffering physical and emotional violence on a massive scale.

I’m an Ashkenazi Jew. What Israel is doing isn’t okay. It’s horrific. And ironic.

History is watching.

markwyner, to KindActions
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While there are many things in life that I care about, the one thing that truly matters is how we treat each other.

If we change nothing more than the self-serving apathy that runs rampant throughout all of our societies, we level up in an indescribable way. The impact would be unfathomable.

Love, kindness, and compassion are literally all we need to change the course of our species and our planet.

Source:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6zo6dHrDEF/

Close up of an emotional-looking Neil deGrasse Tyson with various clips woven in of space, humans scurrying about, and Earth.

markwyner, to vegan
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I love me some veggie burgers. But I’m really interested in one that’s bright green. There’s lots of good stuff in this thing, though.

markwyner, (edited ) to music
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This is Maggie Bocanegra. She’s an electric drummer from Mexico. Her playing is fire and her setup is super cool.

This song in particular is unreal. I love it so much. I’ve searched and can’t find out what it is. I’ve even tried Shazam.

Does anyone know what this song is?

Source:
https://www.instagram.com/maggie_bocanegra_tarolas

#Music #Drums #Drummer #Mexico #Latin #Mexican #Percussion #Tarolas

markwyner, to DadBin
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In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, here’s a list of children’s books about Jewish identity and history.

https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/jewish-identity/

markwyner, (edited ) to mentalhealth
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Previously when I’ve shared this a number of people DM me to say they didn’t know it existed. This really surprised me, so I share it every so often.

If you might need it, tuck it away. If you know others who might, make sure they know.

We can feel vulnerable talking with friends and family. The 988 folks are compassionate, and enable anonymity and care when it’s needed most.

(This is for U.S. and Canada.)

#MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #SuicidePrevention #Lifeline #Hotline

markwyner, to america
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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin has introduced a joint resolution to codify voting rights in America.

https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/senate-majority-whip-durbin-reintroduces-constitutional-amendment-to-codify-the-right-to-vote/

It’s one of the most important resolutions on the docket. Without our voting rights fascism is all but a sure thing. Voter suppression is rooted in racism.

markwyner, to Women
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Toxic masculinity and fear of emasculation are primary drivers of misogyny and violence against women.

Even the most vigilant and conscious men fall victim to this, because society has wired us that way. But we can work together to change that.

Awareness is curative.

#GenderEquality #Women #Inclusivity #Growth #Allyship #DoTheWork

markwyner, to random
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This is “Ro Ro Wreck Your Bout.” For a few years I had the pleasure of being her soccer coach. She was one of the best players I’ve ever had on my teams.

She recently got into roller derby and invited me to see her bout. It was so awesome. She’s an absolute beast. A brutal jammer.

And this sport is a great confidence builder for girls. It’s a place where they can realize their power and personality. I’m a new fan.

Two squads of girls getting ready for the beginning of a jam on a colorful checkered rink. One team is wearing black kits and one is wearing white.

markwyner, to dadjokes
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When does a joke become a dad joke?

When it becomes apparent.

markwyner, to Dogs
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POV literally every time I begin peeling carrots. On the first swipe they come running. They LOVE carrots.

In fact, many fruits and veggies are superfoods for dogs. A few of their favorites:

Carrots
Dark leafy greens
Watermelon
Pumpkin

markwyner, to vegan
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Y’all. I made vegan beef and broccoli. My wife sliced up firm tofu with a vegetable peeler.

It was so good I wanted to eat like ten bowls. 🤤😋

markwyner, to dadjokes
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The only difference between a literalist and a kleptomaniac is a comma.

A literalist takes everything literally. A kleptomaniac takes everything, literally.

markwyner, to dadjokes
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What’s the best thing about living in Switzerland?

I don’t know, but the flag is a big plus.

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