Rare Disease Mom

To all my Bluesky friends, please join me in this effort to fight back and protect our democracy! 💙
#Resist

The photo is a fake missing persons report of Congressman Rob Wittman. It has a photo of him to the right with various veiled insults on the left. His contact information is located on the bottom.

Attention: Missing (in the middle of a Constitutional Crisis) Congressman!

Possibly the best clap back against ignorant antivaxxers.

I wrote longer discussion board posts in college than that.

The judge who decided there wasn’t enough evidence last month to charge him with the first domestic arrest should really be investigated.

If you think the reason the Republicans won is because of Fox and other MSM you’re truly missing the entire information ecosystem that exists. Most people aren’t even watching MSM anymore. It’s a massive diverse information world. Remember mocking Trump for going on WWE and comedy podcasts?

Yeah.

Every book I want to read is already checked out, and honestly it’s a good problem to have but frustrating regardless.

I’ve seen book lists floating around, and just finished up my to be read. Can someone tag me in or point me in the direction of disability activism books? Trying to see what gems are out there I’ve overlooked.

My husband is a teacher! How funny lol I’d love any suggestions because the programs we’ve found so far aren’t very inclusive.

I’ve been doing really well! Took a much needed break from social media and feel ready to be back. He’s in 6th grade and almost a teenager. How are your kids?

That’s how we’re feeling right now trying to find a new virtual school for next year. His current one is amazing, but stops at 6th grade.

For 2nd year, Chesapeake Bay’s striped bass population is down. Regulators will decide if more rules are needed. According to a 2024 survey from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, this year’s average was “significantly lower” than the historical average.

In the Chesapeake Bay: “The current trajectory of our striped bass population is alarming.” www.pilotonline.com/2024/11/17/f...

Schumer at the lectern, hands gripping over the top of it. TEXT: MR. SCHUMER: I MOVE TO PROCEED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONSIDER CALENDAR 711.

This is the shot of the night.

Chuck Schumer is filing cloture on several judicial nominations. The Republicans are forcing them to go into executive session separately for each nomination. Schumer and the Democrats are just pushing ahead. Here was Schumer before the 10th vote, by my count, began.

It really is! I have a whole new lens to view my past/present and future. Like the Christmas ghost but autism haha

Bluesky tip for newbies: Bluesky has no real algorithm. Likes here do nothing but show the poster that you enjoyed their content.

That kindness is always going to be appreciated by creators, but if you want to help to boost something here, you have to repost it so others see it. 🙂

My husband is a teacher. He promised his students he’d shave his beard in whatever weird way they request if they get good test scores. They did, and he’ll be walking into work with cat whiskers.

Finding out other adults are also finding out they’re autistic late in life has been so incredibly comforting.

Such a great idea!

Such great advice/how to instructions!

Got the #DisabledInSTEM Starter Pack up and running!

Can't wait to see the list grow and meet new connections! 💜

go.bsky.app/SwJ4rFX

The Xitter Exodus and What it Means for the Disability Community Disabled and chronically ill people have long used Twitter/X for community, fundraising, companionship and support. With folks leaving in droves - where will we go and how can we stick together?

If you know people still on twitter who WANT to leave but are struggling to make the leap - my latest article is designed to ease the transition.

It’s got tips and tricks as well as suggestions for how to ensure communities stick together.

Small 🧵 of other helpful articles I’ve found /1

I didn’t purchase this, and am filled with regret.

Homemade apple fritters, my apple cider donuts were a fail but these are so good!

I recently found out about Community Shared Agriculture! It appears to have some financial obstacles that may be a barrier to entry, but if you already get fresh veggies & fruit it could be a cost effective way to develop stronger communities vs mega store profits.

www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-d...

I blocked an entire list and will continue to. No engagement from me for that garbage.

I left Twitter when Elon bought it, and sort of hibernated from social media. Blue sky is nice, early Twitter vibes without the popularity contest and bots.

A photo of a diluted tortie cat, mostly grey in color with some orange. The cat has light green eyes. There is a bed with a crochet blanket on it and green walls in the background.

Happy Saturday.

Am I no one? Or am I invisible, if so neat. It’s a super hero app.