Barrie Abalard she/her
@barrieabalard.bsky.social
Neck deep in the Big Muddy. And you? (Pete Seeger)
Here and queer. Bi+. The bitch is back.
My cat is soooo judging you. My pic: MBTA Red Line crossing Longfellow/Charles R
#nostarterpacks #LGBTQ #proudgrantifa
Here and queer. Bi+. The bitch is back.
My cat is soooo judging you. My pic: MBTA Red Line crossing Longfellow/Charles R
#nostarterpacks #LGBTQ #proudgrantifa
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My Lewis is a finalist in the cat category of “America’s Favorite Pet”. I am totally tickled.
December 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
My Lewis is a finalist in the cat category of “America’s Favorite Pet”. I am totally tickled.
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End a busy day
Cheek to cheek
Cheek to cheek
December 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
End a busy day
Cheek to cheek
Cheek to cheek
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The president is using this apparent family tragedy, which as far as we know had absolutely nothing to do with him, to convey the message that if his fans brutally murder his critics, they will receive his support and approval.
Q: A number of Republicans have denounced your statement on Rob Reiner. Do you stand by it?
TRUMP: Well, I wasn't a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person as far as Trump is concerned.
TRUMP: Well, I wasn't a fan of his at all. He was a deranged person as far as Trump is concerned.
December 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The president is using this apparent family tragedy, which as far as we know had absolutely nothing to do with him, to convey the message that if his fans brutally murder his critics, they will receive his support and approval.
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A unicorn sighting.
…and by that I mean a Republican with a conscience.
…and by that I mean a Republican with a conscience.
December 15, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A unicorn sighting.
…and by that I mean a Republican with a conscience.
…and by that I mean a Republican with a conscience.
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The ACA isn't just "health care for people who don't have a conventional employer." It also disallows something that was incredibly common 20 years ago, which I fear is getting lost to generational memory: insurance companies could deny you health care for essentially any previous health problem.
I'm dubious about Amazon's commitment to keeping pre-existing conditions a thing of the past.
December 14, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The ACA isn't just "health care for people who don't have a conventional employer." It also disallows something that was incredibly common 20 years ago, which I fear is getting lost to generational memory: insurance companies could deny you health care for essentially any previous health problem.
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"My Grandfather's Cat" is a cross-Canada organization that helps dying seniors find homes for their beloved animals. They also offer a senior's pet food pantry, to help support low income seniors.
Please consider donating as a gift for the pet lover in your life.
www.mygrandfatherscat.ca
Please consider donating as a gift for the pet lover in your life.
www.mygrandfatherscat.ca
support fill the dishes — My Grandfather's Cat
www.mygrandfatherscat.ca
December 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"My Grandfather's Cat" is a cross-Canada organization that helps dying seniors find homes for their beloved animals. They also offer a senior's pet food pantry, to help support low income seniors.
Please consider donating as a gift for the pet lover in your life.
www.mygrandfatherscat.ca
Please consider donating as a gift for the pet lover in your life.
www.mygrandfatherscat.ca
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Right in the middle of commencement, we all got a text today to evacuate the campus. Commencement continued safely but UNO has been in mandatory evacuation for a couple hours.
www.wwltv.com/video/news/l...
www.wwltv.com/video/news/l...
Threat called in at UNO
Police are investigating a potential threat called in by a former student, authorities say.
www.wwltv.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Right in the middle of commencement, we all got a text today to evacuate the campus. Commencement continued safely but UNO has been in mandatory evacuation for a couple hours.
www.wwltv.com/video/news/l...
www.wwltv.com/video/news/l...
My 1st husband = Irish music & heritage (Boston Irish, grandparents came over). While the Xmases at his family's homes were not as crazy as this song (tho the brother bringing home "another big broad" was close 😂), something here strongly reminds me of those days 💕
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTx-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTx-...
Dropkick Murphys - "The Season's Upon Us" (Video)
YouTube video by Dropkick Murphys
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
My 1st husband = Irish music & heritage (Boston Irish, grandparents came over). While the Xmases at his family's homes were not as crazy as this song (tho the brother bringing home "another big broad" was close 😂), something here strongly reminds me of those days 💕
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTx-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTx-...
#Christmassongsyouwonthearinthegrocerystore #timminchin
One of my f'n gd favorites. Gets me every time. 🥹
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCNv...
One of my f'n gd favorites. Gets me every time. 🥹
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCNv...
White Wine In The Sun by Tim Minchin
YouTube video by Tim Minchin
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
#Christmassongsyouwonthearinthegrocerystore #timminchin
One of my f'n gd favorites. Gets me every time. 🥹
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCNv...
One of my f'n gd favorites. Gets me every time. 🥹
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCNv...
As a former #sexworker, I have a special affection for this #TomWaits oldie. #sexworkiswork #Christmas
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxVo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxVo...
Tom Waits- Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis (Studio Version)
YouTube video by MissHonaloochie
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
As a former #sexworker, I have a special affection for this #TomWaits oldie. #sexworkiswork #Christmas
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxVo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxVo...
I'm Eastern time, US
Party on bluesky for New Years eve worldwide.
Please accept your invitation by posting where we will be celebrating from
mountain time USA for me.
Please accept your invitation by posting where we will be celebrating from
mountain time USA for me.
Me, I am going
December 11, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I'm Eastern time, US
Did you ... people ... who caved to the MAGAts really think this sitch was going to turn out any differently? Why cave after holding the line for weeks? Thanks for a big fat feh.
apnews.com/article/heal...?
apnews.com/article/heal...?
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
The Senate has rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.
apnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Did you ... people ... who caved to the MAGAts really think this sitch was going to turn out any differently? Why cave after holding the line for weeks? Thanks for a big fat feh.
apnews.com/article/heal...?
apnews.com/article/heal...?
If you are all politics all the time, I'll probably take a vacay from you. Yes, it's important to remain informed about the current sh*teshow, but I am tired, and i cannot accomplish much of anything if i am tired. See you in the new(ish) year.
#Cat & other interesting folk including media, am here
#Cat & other interesting folk including media, am here
December 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
If you are all politics all the time, I'll probably take a vacay from you. Yes, it's important to remain informed about the current sh*teshow, but I am tired, and i cannot accomplish much of anything if i am tired. See you in the new(ish) year.
#Cat & other interesting folk including media, am here
#Cat & other interesting folk including media, am here
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Anyway it’s not that “men need to be Men” it’s that men need to be grownups.
December 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Anyway it’s not that “men need to be Men” it’s that men need to be grownups.
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I get riding a scooter on the sidewalk but you cannot expect people to move out of your way. Nope.
December 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I get riding a scooter on the sidewalk but you cannot expect people to move out of your way. Nope.
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Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
December 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Wow -- Russia reportedly plotted last year to plant bombs on US-bound flights (gift link) giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...
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In 1957 nine Black students tried to enter Little Rock Central High after the Supreme Court struck down segregation.
Saturday those same steps became a stage for about two dozen out of state neo Nazi white supremacists.
America under Trump.
Saturday those same steps became a stage for about two dozen out of state neo Nazi white supremacists.
America under Trump.
December 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
In 1957 nine Black students tried to enter Little Rock Central High after the Supreme Court struck down segregation.
Saturday those same steps became a stage for about two dozen out of state neo Nazi white supremacists.
America under Trump.
Saturday those same steps became a stage for about two dozen out of state neo Nazi white supremacists.
America under Trump.
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🧪What an impressive track record!
The introduction of vaccines to children caused a ~99% decrease in cases of whooping cough, measles, mumps, diphtheria, rubella & polio.
Via unbiasedscipod on IG
Sack the Quack
Impeach RFK Jr.
The introduction of vaccines to children caused a ~99% decrease in cases of whooping cough, measles, mumps, diphtheria, rubella & polio.
Via unbiasedscipod on IG
Sack the Quack
Impeach RFK Jr.
December 8, 2025 at 2:39 AM
🧪What an impressive track record!
The introduction of vaccines to children caused a ~99% decrease in cases of whooping cough, measles, mumps, diphtheria, rubella & polio.
Via unbiasedscipod on IG
Sack the Quack
Impeach RFK Jr.
The introduction of vaccines to children caused a ~99% decrease in cases of whooping cough, measles, mumps, diphtheria, rubella & polio.
Via unbiasedscipod on IG
Sack the Quack
Impeach RFK Jr.
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if soon the internet killed radio, everyone forgot to tell the student stations
all hail college radio
all hail college radio
College Radio Keeps Its Cool
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
if soon the internet killed radio, everyone forgot to tell the student stations
all hail college radio
all hail college radio
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The stories of pregnant women in ICE detention — one shackled while miscarrying, another placed in solitary confinement with a high-risk pregnancy — are not one offs.
They're a clear pattern of neglect where ICE ignores its own rules. This cruelty must end.
They're a clear pattern of neglect where ICE ignores its own rules. This cruelty must end.
Pregnant immigrants held for months in detention despite rules against it
With the immigration crackdown, more pregnant women are being detained. The ACLU alleges a woman was shackled while miscarrying and others were denied prenatal care.
www.latimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The stories of pregnant women in ICE detention — one shackled while miscarrying, another placed in solitary confinement with a high-risk pregnancy — are not one offs.
They're a clear pattern of neglect where ICE ignores its own rules. This cruelty must end.
They're a clear pattern of neglect where ICE ignores its own rules. This cruelty must end.
A lot of bad therapy out there. A lot. A lot of psych folks who do nothing but write script without monitoring, because these drugs can kill your liver, among other organs. don't get me wrong--shrinky drugs can be a godsend, I'm living proof-but many don't do their jobs re monitoring via blood tests
I have psych drugs that work to hold me stable enough to function after many years of trying many drugs with doctors. For most who have good psych care, it was a long terrible journey to get there, & even if not they know how truly lucky they are with such a corrupt field.
I have psychiatry that works for me now after many experiences of its brutality, like the doctor who left me with incurable kidney disease by neglecting to monitor me on lithium, & the nurse who told lies that can be refuted in court to have me committed by cops while perfectly lucid.
December 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A lot of bad therapy out there. A lot. A lot of psych folks who do nothing but write script without monitoring, because these drugs can kill your liver, among other organs. don't get me wrong--shrinky drugs can be a godsend, I'm living proof-but many don't do their jobs re monitoring via blood tests
DAMN. My favorite surf rock/old rock/eclectic rock is playing NY eve in Germantown (L'ville) a half mile walk from my fave airbnb room-plus. Gotta go. #DickDale
mokbpresents.com/artist/the-g...
mokbpresents.com/artist/the-g...
The Get Down | MOKB Presents
mokbpresents.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:14 PM
DAMN. My favorite surf rock/old rock/eclectic rock is playing NY eve in Germantown (L'ville) a half mile walk from my fave airbnb room-plus. Gotta go. #DickDale
mokbpresents.com/artist/the-g...
mokbpresents.com/artist/the-g...