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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Mar 23

Early spring in the NE US and admiring & moving saffron and garlic bulbs. They washed into the path. #gardening.

I could eat the garlic but not the saffron bulbs ☣️ as grow for its red stamens in the Fall.

Saffron and garlic bulbs sprouting covered in some soil. A hand opened holding the bulbs that show fingers covered in soil.

A bunch of saffron and garlic bulbs sprouting covered in some soil. A hand opened holding the bulbs that show fingers covered in soil and small sleeve edge of a black canvas jacket.

2 purple saffron crocus flowers with long red edible stamens in a small white bowl.

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Mar 19

Rachel Carson National Refuge in Maine. www.fws.gov/refuge/rache...
"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts".

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1966 in cooperation with the State of Maine to protect valuable salt marshes and estuaries for migratory birds. Located along 50 miles of coas...

www.fws.gov

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Mar 2

Sharing the Bern.
#vermont

@sanders.senate.gov is a grounding force.

youtu.be/rZt5-oQzsnI?...

Sen. Bernie Sanders says calls for Zelenskyy to resign are ‘horrific’: Full interview

YouTube video by NBC News

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Molly @mohann12.bsky.social · Mar 1

“Hate does not grow well in the rocky soil of Vermont”

Sugarbush took this down real quick, but I’m so happy and proud to see fellow my Vermonter use her position to disrupt this dumbass JD Vance ski trip #Vermont #JDVance #Sugarbush

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Feb 27

Here is the FB recording to watch: fb.watch/y0hWrXIsv_/

Sanders: "We will discuss what is happening now under the current administration, the issues that matter most to you, and how we can move forward together"

Thank you @sanders.senate.gov, @senatorwelch, and @balint.house.gov

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Resist List @resistlist.bsky.social · Feb 20

They want us to think we’re alone. We are not. The Resistance is Everywhere.

Welcome to Resist List. Your online hub of the ongoing resistance to the growth of authoritarianism in the United States.

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Feb 13

I was wondering why Welch said yay, and Sanders said nay in #vermont.

Found this about #VermontAg specific questioning from Welch.

www.legistorm.com/stormfeed/vi...

Welch Presses Agriculture Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins on Commitment to Bipartisan Cooperation on Vermont Priorities - Sen. Peter Welch Official Press Release | LegiStorm

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today questioned Brooke Rollins, President Trump’s nominee to be the Secretary of the United Sta...

www.legistorm.com

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Jan 15

Roy stopped me to take his pics. #BlueSkyCats

Big Orange cat on a small limb. Tree has red seeds and snow is on the ground and trunk.

Big orange cat with mouth open sitting on a gray branch with red seeds.

Big orange cat walking towards and looking directly at the camera on a small branch of a tree.

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Dec 21

Long-overdue!
publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...

AAP provides guidance on diagnosing, treating PANS

The AAP believes pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome is a valid diagnosis and is providing guidance on diagnosis and treatment in a new clinical report. It also is calling for robust resea...

publications.aap.org

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Dec 8

Never seen a sprayed blue poinsettia before. 💙

Bright blue poinsettia with some white streaks.

Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Dec 7

Multiple small orchids with purple striated cupped petals and yellow centers that have long creamy spidery petals underneath the cups.

Multiple bright pink dendrobium orchids.

Schizandra red spiky flower with yellow circle center.

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Dec 7

Brazilian plume flower that has pink tubule petals.

2 Yellow orchids that looks like a ladys slipper with white on the top petal ans the rest bright yellow.

Pink spiky Matchstick Bromeliad flower with purple round ends on the petals on a stalk.

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Dec 7

Smith College Botanical greenhouse this week #winterflowers in the NE US.

Bright pinkish red camelia with yellow center and sturdy green leaves.

Red and white Camelia with white border on the petals that turns bright red with a yellow center. Focused Flower surrounded by green leaf foliage and other flowers on same bush.

Bright pink camelia with small yellow center.

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Nov 28

Wow, this has been such an amazing response to this research opp.

Thank you #LongCOVID community, participants and advocates.

⭐️Right now, enrollment is full⭐️

Will reach back out when have more to share. 💚

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Nov 24

This is a research study in the US only.

Sorry for the confusion.

Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Nov 24

Thank you for this good inquiry.

The researcher, Deborah Lefkowitz, will be happy to answer your questions about the study.

This is a question I need to refer to her, and feel free to contact her directly tho I recognize more work for you.

[email protected]

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Nov 23

Eligibility screener: redcap.ucr.edu/surveys/?s=N...

Criteria: If you currently have long COVID or had long COVID in the past, were working full-time (35+hours/week) when you got long COVID, and are 18 or older.

Please reach out to Deborah at UC Riverside for any questions: [email protected]

Long COVID as Disability - Who Can Participate in this Study

redcap.ucr.edu

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Nov 23

Sharing a Research Opportunity for Understanding #LongCovid and Work:

We currently know so little about how people with long COVID are managing their work situations and, if no longer able to work, whether they are able to get disability benefits.

Participation is voluntary and confidential.

UC Riverside letterhead with black and red lettering explaining a long COVID research study. Big Lettering: "Your long COVID story is Important!" Participation, Purpose, Who is leading the study, and eligibility sections on the poster. If you have any questions, contact Deborah Lefkowitz @deborahl@ucr.edu for more information. QR code and redcap link for screener.

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Nov 15

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Long COVID Justice @longcovidjustice.org · Oct 22

How can we create community-led solutions & build movements for health justice? Join us for a conversation with LongCOVIDJustice/S4HI and @PeoplesCDC to talk about disability justice in action, hosted by our partners at the Rx Foundation. Register for zoom link or recording: tiny.cc/102424

Aqua and teal background. Black and purple text says: "Join us! Community-led solutions & movement-building for health justice. Thurs Oct 24 12:30pm ET. Featuring panelists from Long COVID Justice & People's CDC. Hosted by the Rx Foundation. Register for Zoom link: tiny.cc/102424" Next to the text is a purple arrow with white text that says: "Learn more"

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Aug 8

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Jan 11

Hope this will lead to funding, education, research, therapeutics and investment for #LongCovid in 2024.

Christophe Veltsos @drinfosec.bsky.social · Jan 11

This thread has info about an upcoming COVID & LC hearing championed by Sen. Bernie Sanders. Mark your calendars for the live stream.
threadreaderapp.com/thread/17455...

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Jan 7

Puppy in snow

Small 10-week year old black puppy standing in snow with snow on her nose.

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Dec 26

#Puppylove. One of the best surprise gifts from a neighbor.

Black puppy with floppy ears looking at the camera in with multi colored blankets surrounding her.

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Krista Coombs @kcoombs.bsky.social · Dec 12

Thank you!

This is so important and validating.

I hadn't ever considered journalism as a care-taking profession...and now all the possibilities!

Thank you for continuing to shine light into the abyss. 💫💖🫂

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