grumpyhobbit
@grumpyhobbit.bsky.social
I have a main account, @lattesdotter.bsky.social, but I wanted a separate account to talk about chronic illness and chronic fatigue. I have been suffering Chronic Fatigue for over 10 years and have gotten a lot of support from online communities.
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I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't... www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
The Village Message Board
Its authenticity was discredited because of his reputation, but also because he was quick with gin at the time and wearing an item of knitwear back to front.
www.tom-cox.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:22 PM
I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't... www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
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Yesterday I had no internet for a few hours and ate an apple. It felt like an extremely minor insight into what it's like to live as a horse.
January 15, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Yesterday I had no internet for a few hours and ate an apple. It felt like an extremely minor insight into what it's like to live as a horse.
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JUST ADDED THE FOLLOWING SHOWS:
Indiana Comic Convention, June 5-7
Dragon Con, Atlanta, Sept 3-7
Fan X Salt Lake City, Sept 24-26
Indiana Comic Convention, June 5-7
Dragon Con, Atlanta, Sept 3-7
Fan X Salt Lake City, Sept 24-26
ON THE ROAD AGAIN! I'll likely add one or two more shows this year, so keep your eyes on my website.
January 15, 2026 at 9:28 PM
JUST ADDED THE FOLLOWING SHOWS:
Indiana Comic Convention, June 5-7
Dragon Con, Atlanta, Sept 3-7
Fan X Salt Lake City, Sept 24-26
Indiana Comic Convention, June 5-7
Dragon Con, Atlanta, Sept 3-7
Fan X Salt Lake City, Sept 24-26
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A good person to check out is @ziibiing.com maybe who also made this amazing resource? bsky.app/profile/ziib...
crazy that the website that I randomly decided to put together at 10AM yesterday has had over 25k unique visitors in 24 hours.
please keep sharing with your networks.
please keep sharing with your networks.
Stand With Minnesota
A directory of places to give to as Minnesota defends itself from ICE occupation
www.standwithminnesota.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:07 PM
A good person to check out is @ziibiing.com maybe who also made this amazing resource? bsky.app/profile/ziib...
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What disability and illness advocacy groups are doing good work in Minnesota right now in terms of direct aid and background activism/advocacy?
January 15, 2026 at 7:34 PM
What disability and illness advocacy groups are doing good work in Minnesota right now in terms of direct aid and background activism/advocacy?
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We're watching this week's episode of the #WhatsNewswithYou podcast
Then we'll be watching #MrHarrigansPhone (another Stephen King movie)
mzelo.com/app/rooms/ch...
#NEISvoid #DisCo #ForTinu #spoonies #cannabiscommunity #MutualAidMovies
Then we'll be watching #MrHarrigansPhone (another Stephen King movie)
mzelo.com/app/rooms/ch...
#NEISvoid #DisCo #ForTinu #spoonies #cannabiscommunity #MutualAidMovies
January 15, 2026 at 7:59 PM
We're watching this week's episode of the #WhatsNewswithYou podcast
Then we'll be watching #MrHarrigansPhone (another Stephen King movie)
mzelo.com/app/rooms/ch...
#NEISvoid #DisCo #ForTinu #spoonies #cannabiscommunity #MutualAidMovies
Then we'll be watching #MrHarrigansPhone (another Stephen King movie)
mzelo.com/app/rooms/ch...
#NEISvoid #DisCo #ForTinu #spoonies #cannabiscommunity #MutualAidMovies
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For today's #BirdOfTheDay #LongBeaks theme - a great blue heron scanning the #sky.
#Birds #EastCoastKin #NaturePhotography #WildlifeWednesday
#Birds #EastCoastKin #NaturePhotography #WildlifeWednesday
January 14, 2026 at 11:20 PM
For today's #BirdOfTheDay #LongBeaks theme - a great blue heron scanning the #sky.
#Birds #EastCoastKin #NaturePhotography #WildlifeWednesday
#Birds #EastCoastKin #NaturePhotography #WildlifeWednesday
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I keep trying to draft a post... No matter how small the audience, it feels vaguely irresponsible not to chime in with something. But... I got nothing. Just heartache, grief, anger, no surprise at all. Words feel so impotent right now. What in the world will it take for MAGA followers to wake up???
January 8, 2026 at 2:57 AM
I keep trying to draft a post... No matter how small the audience, it feels vaguely irresponsible not to chime in with something. But... I got nothing. Just heartache, grief, anger, no surprise at all. Words feel so impotent right now. What in the world will it take for MAGA followers to wake up???
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It feels weird to keep posting about how to keep yourself fed/alive with a chronic illness when there's other Big Immediate Problems going on
But people still need to survive, so I'm going to keep posting about it when I have the energy to do so
#NEISvoid
But people still need to survive, so I'm going to keep posting about it when I have the energy to do so
#NEISvoid
January 14, 2026 at 2:46 PM
It feels weird to keep posting about how to keep yourself fed/alive with a chronic illness when there's other Big Immediate Problems going on
But people still need to survive, so I'm going to keep posting about it when I have the energy to do so
#NEISvoid
But people still need to survive, so I'm going to keep posting about it when I have the energy to do so
#NEISvoid
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I might be a big hairy green and purple polka-dotted monster to some folks, but I have permission to open doors for myself when nobody opened them for me. I won't force myself back into a cave again to appease some who might disapprove.
#cptsd
#neisvoid
#bipolarsky
#recoveryposse
#cptsd
#neisvoid
#bipolarsky
#recoveryposse
PHP #014: Releasing the Monster
It's always other people who see me before I see myself. Such was today in one-on-one. Apparently I'm more articulated and animated, today, despite feeling sluggish. I keep forgetting my "tired" is mo...
radicalself.org
January 15, 2026 at 12:26 AM
I might be a big hairy green and purple polka-dotted monster to some folks, but I have permission to open doors for myself when nobody opened them for me. I won't force myself back into a cave again to appease some who might disapprove.
#cptsd
#neisvoid
#bipolarsky
#recoveryposse
#cptsd
#neisvoid
#bipolarsky
#recoveryposse
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Take it from someone who's been suicidal on & off for > 25 years: A gesture as seemingly simple as a "well done" to show someone their efforts have been noticed and appreciated can save a life.
I do my part, and I mostly live in bed.
Find something you can do. A lot of things that might seem minor can be remarkably helpful.
I focus on morale. Help people to see how special, important, and impressive they are. On a really good day, inspire them to do things they didn't think they could.
Find something you can do. A lot of things that might seem minor can be remarkably helpful.
I focus on morale. Help people to see how special, important, and impressive they are. On a really good day, inspire them to do things they didn't think they could.
January 15, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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I do my part, and I mostly live in bed.
Find something you can do. A lot of things that might seem minor can be remarkably helpful.
I focus on morale. Help people to see how special, important, and impressive they are. On a really good day, inspire them to do things they didn't think they could.
Find something you can do. A lot of things that might seem minor can be remarkably helpful.
I focus on morale. Help people to see how special, important, and impressive they are. On a really good day, inspire them to do things they didn't think they could.
Whatever your politics are, please understand:
If things continue in this direction, there is going to come a time when you have to take a side between fascism and revolutionary change. There will be no third option.
Standing aside, waiting, doing nothing—all of those will mean choosing fascism.
If things continue in this direction, there is going to come a time when you have to take a side between fascism and revolutionary change. There will be no third option.
Standing aside, waiting, doing nothing—all of those will mean choosing fascism.
January 15, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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#NEISVoid
I don't fear death, but I have shit to do & people depending on me. If everyone who thinks they can't make a difference steps up even a little, lives will be saved. But people like me are extremely vulnerable - I wouldn't survive custody. We need protection.
I don't fear death, but I have shit to do & people depending on me. If everyone who thinks they can't make a difference steps up even a little, lives will be saved. But people like me are extremely vulnerable - I wouldn't survive custody. We need protection.
I'm probably sticking around longer than I would have otherwise in order to do my part for as long as I can manage.
I won't be the only fragile person putting their health and sanity on the line resisting. I hope our communities can step up, rally to support more fragile comrades like me.
I won't be the only fragile person putting their health and sanity on the line resisting. I hope our communities can step up, rally to support more fragile comrades like me.
January 15, 2026 at 7:29 AM
#NEISVoid
I don't fear death, but I have shit to do & people depending on me. If everyone who thinks they can't make a difference steps up even a little, lives will be saved. But people like me are extremely vulnerable - I wouldn't survive custody. We need protection.
I don't fear death, but I have shit to do & people depending on me. If everyone who thinks they can't make a difference steps up even a little, lives will be saved. But people like me are extremely vulnerable - I wouldn't survive custody. We need protection.
I hope #ChronicIllness people are doing okay. Things seem scary right now, so I hope you ate able to reach out in some way for support. I continue to use what energy I have to show the ways that people with #ChronicIlnness are left out of discussions. Hugs and warm light to #NEISpeeps
January 15, 2026 at 5:54 PM
I hope #ChronicIllness people are doing okay. Things seem scary right now, so I hope you ate able to reach out in some way for support. I continue to use what energy I have to show the ways that people with #ChronicIlnness are left out of discussions. Hugs and warm light to #NEISpeeps
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$750 TO GO JAN FOOD/MEDS/HYGIENE, BILLS, & REPLACE ID - URGENT!
Disabled household. 1 in SSDI appeals. 1 was furloughed over holidays & won't get a pyck until end of Jan. 1 who has to replace ID b4 applying for work. 75 ppl $10 ea keeps them safe.
Pls RS/QS. Pls do what you can. #HelpFolksLive2025
Disabled household. 1 in SSDI appeals. 1 was furloughed over holidays & won't get a pyck until end of Jan. 1 who has to replace ID b4 applying for work. 75 ppl $10 ea keeps them safe.
Pls RS/QS. Pls do what you can. #HelpFolksLive2025
Rent is paid, but we still need $750 to get through the rest of January (food/meds/storage/etc. and a state ID for H to get work). Please share this new post, and if you are able to give a little, it would mean a lot to us. PP: nivcharayahel V/CA: heathmarie31 #MutualAidRequest #HelpFolksLive2026 💸💕
January 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
$750 TO GO JAN FOOD/MEDS/HYGIENE, BILLS, & REPLACE ID - URGENT!
Disabled household. 1 in SSDI appeals. 1 was furloughed over holidays & won't get a pyck until end of Jan. 1 who has to replace ID b4 applying for work. 75 ppl $10 ea keeps them safe.
Pls RS/QS. Pls do what you can. #HelpFolksLive2025
Disabled household. 1 in SSDI appeals. 1 was furloughed over holidays & won't get a pyck until end of Jan. 1 who has to replace ID b4 applying for work. 75 ppl $10 ea keeps them safe.
Pls RS/QS. Pls do what you can. #HelpFolksLive2025
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Thanks for the reposts yesterday. Hoping we can get the ball rolling today on donations. bsky.app/profile/nivc...
Rent is paid, but we still need $750 to get through the rest of January (food/meds/storage/etc. and a state ID for H to get work). Please share this new post, and if you are able to give a little, it would mean a lot to us. PP: nivcharayahel V/CA: heathmarie31 #MutualAidRequest #HelpFolksLive2026 💸💕
January 15, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Thanks for the reposts yesterday. Hoping we can get the ball rolling today on donations. bsky.app/profile/nivc...
I will probably go to the Community Pharmacy in Madison and see what supplements they have. The self-report study by volunteers in England was useful for seeing what helped them. I will probably add in high dose CoQ10 to my supplements. #NEISvoid #CFS #ChronicIllness
January 15, 2026 at 5:51 PM
I will probably go to the Community Pharmacy in Madison and see what supplements they have. The self-report study by volunteers in England was useful for seeing what helped them. I will probably add in high dose CoQ10 to my supplements. #NEISvoid #CFS #ChronicIllness
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January 15th. #HelpFolksLive2026 thread. Something's *always* due & food is *always* needed. Things only get better with community action. *Now* is when folks need food, water, shelter, meds. *Now* is when we/the community needs to be there for each other. There's no one else. Just us.
January 15, 2026 at 4:45 PM
My helper is coming today - it feels good to have someone stopping by again. My muscles are sore, so it easier to go out to shop then stay in and straighten up - doing things outside sometimrs distracts from the pain. It varies. #CFS #ChronicIllness
January 15, 2026 at 5:48 PM
My helper is coming today - it feels good to have someone stopping by again. My muscles are sore, so it easier to go out to shop then stay in and straighten up - doing things outside sometimrs distracts from the pain. It varies. #CFS #ChronicIllness
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Conservatives Say Renée Good Was Brainwashed By Bible Into Loving Thy Neighbor https://theonion.com/conservatives-say-renee-good-was-brainwashed-by-bible-into-loving-thy-neighbor/
January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Conservatives Say Renée Good Was Brainwashed By Bible Into Loving Thy Neighbor https://theonion.com/conservatives-say-renee-good-was-brainwashed-by-bible-into-loving-thy-neighbor/
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![when ive been traumatized enough and i just want the hospital staff to discharge me - [pic of woman screaming/crying] i have never, ever been healthier - mybodyistryingtokillme.com](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dbzmdmsaz6lkhb4tv3culzme/bafkreigt5ewom66jnedmvy64ckioeovvciwbaurmi2wnjgwqzyrqfyndm4@jpeg)
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Yet again I've got three different medical offices to call today to bug to do stuff they should have done 2+ weeks ago
Anyway, I'm gonna be on hold for a while, so: hi, how y'all doin out there
Anyway, I'm gonna be on hold for a while, so: hi, how y'all doin out there
January 13, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Yet again I've got three different medical offices to call today to bug to do stuff they should have done 2+ weeks ago
Anyway, I'm gonna be on hold for a while, so: hi, how y'all doin out there
Anyway, I'm gonna be on hold for a while, so: hi, how y'all doin out there
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![Comic: Common Sailing Rigs. [18 boats with different sail types, labeled.] Lateen; Bermuda rigged sloop; Ketch, Gaff rigged sloop; yawl; schooner; Ketch-rigged Gaff; Kloop-rigged sketch; bunkbed rig; Flettner rig; Oops, all Spinnakers; keel rig; kite rig; longsail rig; deckhand obliterator; offset rig; mastless rig; unclassifiable chaos rig.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreientc5tredyz4kyj4ifwiiu2diy5zkxze6pnlbtcyxlntwlkg43ku@jpeg)
January 13, 2026 at 11:51 PM