CuriousMagpie

CuriousMagpie, 21 days ago to random

Johns Hopkins is doing a survey regarding long Covid and still need people who have not had Covid, in case you’re interested. It doesn’t take long to fill out and the survey is relatively acceptable. https://covid-long.com/

CuriousMagpie, 1 month ago to random

For those times when @GottaLaff can’t be tweeting the #TrumpTrial today, there’s a pretty good live feed from #TPM here https://talkingpointsmemo.com/live-blog/stormy-daniels-expected-on-stand-tuesday-at-trumps-new-york-trial

CuriousMagpie, 1 month ago to disability

“Researchers have made a discovery, which, if it holds up, has the potential to transform treatments for autoimmune diseases and post-viral illness like #LongCovid and #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis … They found, in their own words, “a new brain circuit.” A circuit that determines how your body responds to infection.”
#disability #mecfs
h/t @johnzajac
https://www.donotpanic.news/p/scientists-just-made-a-stunning-biological

CuriousMagpie, 1 month ago to random

Mehdi Hasan to AOC - "What do you say to a young progressive or an Arab-American who says to you, 'I just can't vote for Biden again after what he's enabled in Gaza.'?

Excellent response from #aoc on #uspol at this moment and the upcoming #usElections https://www.reddit.com/r/chomsky/comments/1c7zovr/mehdi_hasan_to_aoc_what_do_you_say_to_a_young/?rdt=60126

CuriousMagpie, 2 months ago to random

“Microsoft shares your data with 772 third-parties. Yes, you read that right, 772.”
This is why I left all other email providers behind and stick with #ProtonMail https://www.ghacks.net/2024/01/12/proton-mail-says-that-the-new-outlook-app-for-windows-is-microsofts-new-data-collection-service/

CuriousMagpie, 2 months ago to random

New podcast from @susankayequinn is bringing hope back to my weary heart. #hopepunk https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bright-green-futures-podcast/id1737111384?i=1000649943094

CuriousMagpie, 2 months ago to disability

I’m learning about brain zaps - they feel like electric shocks in your brain. They are a lovely side effect [yes, that is sarcasm] of stopping venlafaxine (effexor) before trying a different antidepressant for preventing chronic migraine.

I also feel like I just got hit by a truck and every inch of my body hurts.

tbh - I am now afraid of trying the new antidepressant (nortriptyline).

Suggestions via your personal experience welcome (no mansplaining)

#disability @actuallyautistic

CuriousMagpie, 2 months ago to random

“Best Buy offered to screen donations from its employee resource groups going to LGBTQ causes following pressure from a conservative think tank that holds shares in the company, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing made public this week.”
https://tech.lgbt/@revndm/112185821855308496

CuriousMagpie, 2 months ago to random

This is beyond obscene

#JaredKushner says #Gaza’s ‘waterfront property could be very valuable’ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/19/jared-kushner-gaza-waterfront-property-israel-negev

CuriousMagpie, 2 months ago to animals

Happy Birthday #SunshineSadie! She’s 5 years old and a joyful puppy at heart. Here is the birthday girl with her birthday stick - glaring at me for taking her picture 😆
#DogsOfMastodon #FediDogs

CuriousMagpie, 3 months ago to USpolitics

#KatieBritt’s republican response to the #sotu last night wasn’t a mistake, it was a presentation of a significant #republicans fantasy.

She’s a young, fertile woman standing in the kitchen and displaying a variety of emotions with very little content of substance. Their messages: “This is what you’ll get if you elect women into positions of power.”
#uspol #USPolitics

CuriousMagpie, 3 months ago to climate

Hardly anyone cares about climate change… right? Wrong! New research shows that 86 percent agree that people in their country should try to fight global warming and 89 percent say they want more action from their governments. These results are based on a survey of more than 130,000 people in 125 countries around the world. from @kathhayhoe
#ClimateChange https://mailchi.mp/9656a9d34931/talking-climate-now-in-your-inbox-10283786?e=4e6e993700

CuriousMagpie, 3 months ago to random

It’s starting to cool down after our mid 60s temps (not normal in New England in February). I haven’t had to turn the heat on for two days but I think it’s almost time. #mawx #ClimateDiary

CuriousMagpie, 3 months ago to random

#Introduction
A little late to my intro. I am a retired ... tech writer, crisis counselor, waitress, communications manager, college professor, massage therapist, bookseller, executive assistant, mother, project manager, student, legal assistant, goat cheese maker, special ed teacher, tarot reader, manager, editor, reiki master, book reviewer, and probably others that I've forgotten 😉 I contain multitudes!

CuriousMagpie, 4 months ago to random

There is an older gentleman I often see at the river park - he might be in his late 80s or early 90s. Today, he came up to me shaking his head and saying that the temperature broke all high records for today.
We chatted some more, he made a joke about, “when I get old” and I joked back, “you have plenty of time”. His face changed to sorrow.
“No,” he said, “ I don’t want to keep living in this terrible country in these terrible times.”💔
#ClimateDiary #ClimateChaos

CuriousMagpie, 4 months ago to disability

A completely free cookbook for the zero spoons crowd.
@actuallyautistic #disability #actuallyautistic https://traumbooks.itch.io/the-sad-bastard-cookbook

CuriousMagpie, 5 months ago to Massachusetts

I hope I’m wrong but I think this storm is going to be a disappointment in northwest #Massachusetts #mawx

CuriousMagpie, 5 months ago to animals

I know that we are unlikely to be going for walks tomorrow if the snowstorm pans out so I should get up from my cozy chair and take #SunshineSadie for a walk now … but I am sooo warm and comfy.
Yes! Yes you should, says Sadie.
#DogsOfMastodon

CuriousMagpie, 5 months ago to random

@ivory Quick question - can I use Ivory to follow my bookwyrm.social account? It doesn’t appear to work. Thanks!

CuriousMagpie, 5 months ago to random

Sexual desire is not necessary for a fulfilling life. #Asexual #Demisexual #AceSpec
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/asexuality-is-finally-breaking-free-from-medical-stigma/
https://lgbtqia.fandom.com/wiki/Asexual_spectrum

CuriousMagpie, 5 months ago to 3goodthings

#3GoodThings

🌟 my apartment is tidied and swept and reorganized so the plumber can install a new heating system

🌟 my landlord was wrong and the plumber doesn’t need to replace any pipes in my apartment

🌟 I’ve figured out (again 😜) that I am in a much better mood if I remember to eat regularly.

@3goodthings

CuriousMagpie, 5 months ago to random

The river is actually roaring! In December. 60° in #NewEngland. We’ll hit flood stage soon.
#ClimateDiary

A very loud very fast river with winter trees

CuriousMagpie, 5 months ago to Massachusetts

We’ve gotten torrential downpours here in Western #Massachusetts. From reports of nearby towns I would imagine we’ve had 4 to 5 inches so far.
The river in the first picture usually has a small grassy island in the center. The creek in the second picture is usually small enough to easily leap over.
#ClimateDiary

A creek swollen with rain with bare trees on either bank

CuriousMagpie, 5 months ago to animals

People seem kinda cranky on here tonight - so - here is Queen #SunshineSadie surveying her realm and a small, exuberant waterfall
#DogsOfMastodon
#RiverWalking
#Waterfall #Landscape

Small waterfall with rocks on far river bank and some greenery on the closer river bank, framed by trees

CuriousMagpie, 5 months ago to USpolitics

Time to vote!! #uspol
#USPolitics
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/miscellany/its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-golden-dukes-2023