Sylvia the strange

one janitor or bus driver does more good work for humanity in a single day than every rich asshole collectively does in their entire lives

This is second time I've gotten splashed in the eye with the antibiotics I'm giving my cat.

I'm the only person I know that has gloves in their glove box.

I was born in the year of the horse. The lunar calendar doesn't start like the typical calendar and it changes every year. So if you're born in winter you might not be the animal you think. Another quirk of being a January baby. That and being older than everyone in your class lol!

I read The Devil's Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea when I lived in California. I had no idea what illegal immigration entailed and was shocked to learn how horrific the process could be. I had dealt with the INS and knew it was BS, but nothing compared to those that didn't have the option.

Nintendo has always had the most thorough testing guidelines. A bit strict, but leaves very little ambiguity.

I'm so broke. Pretty much spent all my savings on vet visits. I don't work and I'm not disabled enough for disability according to the government. Fuck capitalism. I'm going to get an ulcer at this rate.

I'm kind of glad I grew up in the 80s and 90s. I already know how to use all the offline tech when the cloud collapses. Anyone have a copy of Lotus Notes I can borrow?

@trungles.com I just finished reading The Magic Fish and Angelica and the Bear Prince. Your art style is so whimsical and detailed and the stories had me giggling and tearing up. These books were a very pleasant retreat from the real world. So touching and inspiring.

Remember when trump stopped posting for a few days and nobody knew where he was? It was so quiet. Can we do that again?

Lucky!!

I wish you were wrong, but I fear you're right.

I still sit like that.

Huge typo in the headline. Tecpo should be tepco.

My little lady, Gracie, went the vet again today for an ultrasound. She was so calm. I'm really proud of her. Her heart looks good but she's got IBD. So the girls are switching to poultry based foods. I love vet bills. Ugh.

Some people aren't built for the cold. I'm not built for heat. I wither like a flower in anything over 26C/85F. Looking forward to that spring sweet spot where it's not cold or hot. Soon.

I just read Hello Sunshine by @keezyyoung.bsky.social in one sitting and everyone needs to read this! It's beautifully illustrated and told in a relatable and thoughtful voice. My mother is schizoaffective and reading such a humanistic approach to a character living with it too is so refreshing.

How the hell am I getting mosquito bites in the middle of January? Hating this warm winter bullshit.

When you realize you are in a much lower tax bracket than the rest of your family. They buy their children $600 raincoats.

We should stop referring to what ICE agents wear as “masks,” as it feeds into stigmatization and actual legislation to ban face-masks, including respirators. ICE agents technically do not wear masks; they wear neck gaiters. However we should refer to them as what they actually are: hoods

When I moved to California (from Canada) in 1999 I didn't need a passport. After 9/11 I did. I had to mail it all. Flying became a huge hassle with endless lines and searches. We used to drive to the states all the time and they only needed ID cards. It's so pointless. Nobody can own the world.

I see it as a positive. Tariffs hurt the consumer. Removing or lowering them opens new options. Also Canada is sorely lacking in EV choices, so this will open a cheaper alternative to US or European EVs.

Covered in snacks. Living the life lol!

Alt text isn't just for describing images, it also provides context. So many images are confusing or crowded with info that I have no idea wtf I'm supposed to be looking at. Tell me what this image is conveying!

Orange flavour! That's brilliant!

That's really cute! I remember my grandma had a rotary phone and my little kid fingers were barely strong enough to use it. It's certainly a skill.

I'm pretty shocked at how quickly China and Canada made a trade deal. These things usually take a bunch of negotiations. I'm also concerned. If they are pushing things through fast does that mean they expect something to happen soon in regards to the US?

Get out there with your people and support them on the front lines.

The feeling when you realize you're in the only province between 2 states. Fml.

I finished reading Songs for Ghosts by @clarakiyoko.bsky.social and it was so good! It's got mystery, horror, romance, drama, and history too! Such an engaging story. I loved learning about old Japanese instruments and poems. So many stories interwoven. Many surprising moments. Loved it!