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Derek S

@derekscott.org

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🇨🇦 🇮🇪 Irish born, Canadian raised ♿️ ME/CFS, Crohns/IBD 😴 Professional napper 🎨 Occasional artist 🎹 🎶 Vinyl collector and amateur producer 📱 Tech geek 🏒 Hockey fan and card collector 📚 Reader and comic book lover 🎮 Casual gamer ⏳ 46 📍 Vancouver Island, BC

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Derek S @derekscott.org · Jul 26

My clinic that specializes in #MECFS, #LongCovid, and #Fibromyalgia is having its funding cut on Sept 1. It serves over 5000 patients in #BC. These cuts will be catastrophic for it.

#ChronicIllness #COVID #bcpoli @davidebybc.bsky.social @josieosborne.bsky.social

An infographic detailing the cuts coming to the clinic

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Derek S @derekscott.org · 1d

I hope so. It’s the only exercise I’m allowed to do 😅

Derek S @derekscott.org · 2d

Thank you!

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9to5Mac @9to5mac.com · 2d

Apple Watch hypertension notifications now available in Canada

Apple Watch recently gained the ability to alert users to potential hypertension. From today, the high blood pressure detection feature will be available for more international users. more…

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Derek S @derekscott.org · 2d

Once again, from a recent morning walk.
#nature #photography #crows

A crow, with its head bowed, perched atop a branch.

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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 6d

"We joke, darkly. We vent, shamelessly. & we say the things we can’t say outside this circle..Because the #truth is, it’s not abt being #negative. It’s abt being real. & most people can’t handle real. But we can. We do. Every damn day.": buff.ly/znCKfCQ

by @unremarkableme.bsky.social
#ChronicPain

The Things We Only Say to Each Other

Chronic Illness, Emotional Teaspoons, and the Art of Not Throat-Punching Your Loved Ones.Living with a chronic illness is a bit like being stuck in a never-ending escape room. Except you don’t get…

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Derek S @derekscott.org · 6d

a puppet with a joker face is wearing a leather jacket .

Alt: Angel as a puppet, as his face transforms into vampire mode

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Chandra Free ➡️ NYCC (Thurs) @spookychan.bsky.social · 8d

#writer #artist #artconsultant

✨Current Projects:
The God Machine Patreon: Patreon.com/spookychan
* Exclusive #BTS of the creation of the *new* YA Novel based on the comic #TheGodMachine

✨Professional:
* LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chandrafree
* SpookyChan.com

✨More:
* Linktr.ee/spookychan

Chandra Free, red asymmetrical hair, a black dress with see through sleeve, sits with her hand against her face. She sits in a chair in front of a bookcase.

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Derek S @derekscott.org · 7d

Now that’s a shot! Very nice 👍

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Derek S @derekscott.org · 7d

Congrats, Erin! Hope it’s a wonderful day.

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#MEAction Network @meactnet.bsky.social · 8d

We are loving seeing these new designs in action! Thanks to @hospmom.bsky.social for designing and modeling for us!

Check out an amazing selection of chronic illness gear now available! www.bonfire.com/store/meacti...

#pwME #spoonie #chronicIllness #MECFS #LongCovid

Jess ( a woman with light skin and red hair pulled back) is wearing a low power mode black tee, kicking ass taking naps sweatpants, rose tinted sunglasses, headphones, and eye mask while holding a water bottle in front of a bed. she is smiling and giving a thumbs up.

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Derek S @derekscott.org · 8d

At one point there were almost 2 of them 😊 🌈

A beach with two rainbows over the water.

Derek S @derekscott.org · 8d

From morning walks recently #nature #photography

A huge rainbow over the water with people standing at the base of the rainbow.

A bald eagle enjoying a fish for breakfast, while baby crows stand at a distance.

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Derek S @derekscott.org · 8d

So sorry 🫶 I know what it’s like. Currently trying to find a sleep med that doesn’t send my liver spiralling 🫩

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Derek S @derekscott.org · 17d

We really need a Xenomorph emoji.

Derek S @derekscott.org · 17d

Alien: Earth finale tonight! 👽 🌍

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Derek S @derekscott.org · 17d

Watched last night. Probably my favourite action movie 🎥 #FilmSky

trakt.tv/movies/edge-...

Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

Major Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and dropped into combat. Cage is killed within minutes, managing to take an alpha alien down with hi...

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Sara Nović @novicsara.bsky.social · 18d

The country is basically three scams in a trenchcoat at this point.

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Engadget @engadget.bsky.social · 18d

Taking a brief break from our regular tech coverage to share an important message: An Engadget reporter's sister is missing, and North Vancouver RCMP is asking for assistance in locating her.

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Derek S @derekscott.org · 18d

a woman with curly hair is standing in a doorway in a room .

Alt: Elaine from Seinfeld making a “horns” gesture above her head

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Derek S @derekscott.org · 18d

Good morning ☀️ ☕️

#NowPlaying #MusicSky

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1. Outside (The Nathan Adler Diaries: A Hyper Cycle) [2021 Remaster] by David Bowie on Apple Music

Album · 1995 · 19 Songs

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David Davies-Payne @d2p.bsky.social · 20d

WatchME for iPhone and Apple Watch
v2.8 now available

To help #pwME with daily pacing

iOS 17 | watchOS 10
Free. No data collected.

apps.apple.com/app/watchme/...