Word of day is ‘unasinous’ (17th century): united in stupidity.
A riff on ‘unanimous’: which comes from the Latin for ‘one mind’. ‘Unasinous’ means ‘one ass’.
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Word of the day is ‘pavonise’ (19th century): to strut about like a peacock, all puffed up with conceit.
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“Bluesky is an echo chamber!”
Our Reply: Echo chamber? Nah, we prefer to call it surround sound for facts.
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The Trevor Project is a non-profit suicide prevention organization that provides 24/7 crisis support services, research, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people.
One way I can help is supporting organizations that help others. Here are a few:
Trevor Project: www.thetrevorproject.org
Planned Parenthood: www.plannedparenthood.org
AidAccess: aidaccess.org/en/
ACLU: www.aclu.org
Blanchet House: blanchethouse.org
Oregon Food Bank: www.oregonfoodbank.org
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The last week I have oscillated between anger and depression. While I am upset, I know that I sit in a position of privilege. I am not likely to directly experience the brunt of the next 4 years. But those I love and care about are at great risk in the next several years.
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