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Andor is one of the best shows on television.

Those with higher needs have been institutionalized, tucked away, forgotten. Holy hell, they LOBOTOMIZED people with disabilities in those days. He might know something about that, the buffoon. I cannot even with this man.

Do I think there has been some recent erasure of autistic individuals with high support needs? Sure. Does that in any way justify the ridiculous portrayal of the whole autistic community we saw this afternoon? Absolutely not. This man is a threat to health and humans. An absolute buffoon.

If only.

Hmm.

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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

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It’s why we renamed our dog Wahnsumcheez.

Things on my mind since Sunday…WHY DID RICK GO BACK TO THE WHITE LOTUS? Like was the breakfast fruit on the buffet literally to die for? Just how good were the donuts on that donut tree?

The end of every work day I severance myself.

Got to see this incredible art installation at the desert botanical gardens one last time before it leaves. Highly recommend you check out HYBYCOZO if it comes your way.

Never thought I’d be nostalgic for the days of Betsy DeVos.

Since the news broke of a child dying from a vaccine preventable illness that has previously been eradicated, I have been devastated, and I am having trouble focusing. This is all preventable and does not have to be this way.

Seattle has been beautiful this week. Learning, exploring, drinking, and walking. 83K steps over 5 days. My knees need a weekend.

Unpopular opinion: intern “fairs” that involve all-day interviews and a scramble suck. It’s so stressful for all involved and pits districts against each other. There’s got to be a better way.

They’re being sued for supporting DEI initiatives and Pride before Nov 2024, which the lawsuit claims produced backlash and reduced shareholder profits. It the plaintiffs win, that is good news how?

And now I’m crying at my desk. I’m a longtime follower on the apps, audience member at the conferences, and reader of your work. Thank you for sharing this personal glimpse into your journey with Joyce. Optimism, such a powerful force in scary times.

Supporting science, the arts, nature, and independent journalism is one way I’m protecting my peace. Plus learning shit is cool.

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9. Get up to date on your vaccinations and recommended screenings.
10. Consider taking a break from your family if they make you feel bad. I’ll be your mom. ❤️

8. Proposed tariffs may or may not have been a bluff. Consider stocking up on necessities and making larger purchases before we re-learn the Smoot-Hawley lesson the hard way.

6. Look into employee donation matching programs where you work. Make your corporate overlords match your generosity.
7. Find opportunities to give to women who are seeking reproductive heath care.

4. School boards being slowly taken over in your area? Go to meetings.
5. In an area that voted down a school bond? Research what projects the bond was hoping to cover and give to those schools. If you’re in AZ, consider designating your tax credit to those schools.

Previously…

1. Turn off the news and stop doom-scrolling.
2. Go for walks in nature.
3. Do you celebrate Christmas or participate in winter giving? Consider making a pledge to support businesses that are owned by folks who will be most negatively affected.

15. Listen to radical folk music. Early Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Odetta, Joan Baez

14. Spend more time talking to real people from real life. On the phone, over FaceTime, texting, in person. Call your mom. Unless she’s an asshole. Or dead. If she’s dead, you can still talk to her. Unless she was an asshole, then no pressure.

Five more ideas to help your mental health and feel more in control:
11. Read a book. Don’t buy it off Amazon.
12. Consciously cut down time on the oligarchs’ apps.
13. Search how to limit advertisers’ access to your data and do it.

EVERY YEAR.

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This is St. Knut’s Day, the traditional day we take down Christmas. I don’t wanna.