Rhonda
@rhonda28.bsky.social
@rhoval on the Twit. Joe's wife & Lucy's mama. Ex-airline HR professional. Loves to cook, sit by the water & go to the mountains. Native of Long Island, NY. Lived in MO, AZ, & MA. CT & VT are now home. Elon drove me here, not in a Tesla.😊🇺🇦🇨🇦
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When you're living with chronic illness and pain, but you look fine to the outside world, it often feels like there's an extra burden on you to "prove" that you're sick. Here's how to let that go.
How Invisible Chronic Illness Adds an Extra Burden to Life
Personal Perspective: I live with the extra burden of looking healthy. I’m one among millions of people who live every day with sickness and or pain that is invisible.
www.psychologytoday.com
December 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
When you're living with chronic illness and pain, but you look fine to the outside world, it often feels like there's an extra burden on you to "prove" that you're sick. Here's how to let that go.
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On the 11th day of Christmas my true love gave to me: 11 pipers piping, 10 lords-a-leaping, 9 ladies dancing, 8 maids-a-milking, 7 swans-a-swimming, 6 geese-a-laying, 5 GOLD RINGS, 4 calling birds, 3 French hens, 2 turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. 38 people watched me devour 23 birds.
December 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM
On the 11th day of Christmas my true love gave to me: 11 pipers piping, 10 lords-a-leaping, 9 ladies dancing, 8 maids-a-milking, 7 swans-a-swimming, 6 geese-a-laying, 5 GOLD RINGS, 4 calling birds, 3 French hens, 2 turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. 38 people watched me devour 23 birds.
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On the 12th day of Xmas my true love gave to me: 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords-a-leaping, 9 ladies dancing, 8 maids-a-milking, 7 swans-a-swimming, 6 geese-a-laying, 5 GOLD RINGS, 4 calling birds, 3 French hens, 2 turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. What's for dessert?
December 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
On the 12th day of Xmas my true love gave to me: 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords-a-leaping, 9 ladies dancing, 8 maids-a-milking, 7 swans-a-swimming, 6 geese-a-laying, 5 GOLD RINGS, 4 calling birds, 3 French hens, 2 turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. What's for dessert?
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Is your heat going out the door? Try a door draft blocker snake. Lots to choose from. Wash & dry. Makes a great gift- Buy tonight, ship out tomorrow. Thanks www.etsy.com/shop/DebbieC...
a green cartoon character wearing a hat and sunglasses
Alt: a green cartoon character wearing a hat and sunglasses
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December 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Is your heat going out the door? Try a door draft blocker snake. Lots to choose from. Wash & dry. Makes a great gift- Buy tonight, ship out tomorrow. Thanks www.etsy.com/shop/DebbieC...
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Javier, our new CEO, wanted to thank everyone for a fun and motivating first week. You all have made his transition process enjoyable. He has much to do but insisted on relaying that his initial numbers indicate that the dogs are all very good and will likely continue to be ❤️
December 12, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Javier, our new CEO, wanted to thank everyone for a fun and motivating first week. You all have made his transition process enjoyable. He has much to do but insisted on relaying that his initial numbers indicate that the dogs are all very good and will likely continue to be ❤️
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Old US global health policy: PEPFAR - a bipartisan success story.
⬇️ AIDS and dying
⬇️ New cases of HIV
👨👩👧👦 Thriving ppl
⬆️ 🇺🇸 Soft global power
New US global health policy:
Plunder African countries while dangling bits of health aid $$
Well… good for Kenya for balking at this! You deserve better.
⬇️ AIDS and dying
⬇️ New cases of HIV
👨👩👧👦 Thriving ppl
⬆️ 🇺🇸 Soft global power
New US global health policy:
Plunder African countries while dangling bits of health aid $$
Well… good for Kenya for balking at this! You deserve better.
Kenyan court suspends US health aid deal over data privacy concerns
The landmark $2.5bn Kenya-US deal has been stopped until the court hears the case over data privacy.
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Old US global health policy: PEPFAR - a bipartisan success story.
⬇️ AIDS and dying
⬇️ New cases of HIV
👨👩👧👦 Thriving ppl
⬆️ 🇺🇸 Soft global power
New US global health policy:
Plunder African countries while dangling bits of health aid $$
Well… good for Kenya for balking at this! You deserve better.
⬇️ AIDS and dying
⬇️ New cases of HIV
👨👩👧👦 Thriving ppl
⬆️ 🇺🇸 Soft global power
New US global health policy:
Plunder African countries while dangling bits of health aid $$
Well… good for Kenya for balking at this! You deserve better.
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Heard from the resident. She said the hiccup was he regurgitated a lot during surgery which they were prepared for w his GI issues. He’s still intubated bc of that. Able to really inspect the bones and looked better than anticipated. Slow as if wire broke they wouldn’t be able to retrieve it all.
Uni called about 15 minutes ago, anesthesia was induced, some prep and shaving to be done prior to starting. Planning on 2-3 hours for the surgery itself. Paws crossed. ❤️
December 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Heard from the resident. She said the hiccup was he regurgitated a lot during surgery which they were prepared for w his GI issues. He’s still intubated bc of that. Able to really inspect the bones and looked better than anticipated. Slow as if wire broke they wouldn’t be able to retrieve it all.
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Today we raise funds for 11 puppies left abandoned w/o food or water.
A neighbor contacted our vet & no one would help them.
Mom couldn’t live w/ herself not doing something even tho it’s a big something for a small rescue.
We thank you so much ♥️
www.rescuecoop.org/donate
A neighbor contacted our vet & no one would help them.
Mom couldn’t live w/ herself not doing something even tho it’s a big something for a small rescue.
We thank you so much ♥️
www.rescuecoop.org/donate
December 12, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Today we raise funds for 11 puppies left abandoned w/o food or water.
A neighbor contacted our vet & no one would help them.
Mom couldn’t live w/ herself not doing something even tho it’s a big something for a small rescue.
We thank you so much ♥️
www.rescuecoop.org/donate
A neighbor contacted our vet & no one would help them.
Mom couldn’t live w/ herself not doing something even tho it’s a big something for a small rescue.
We thank you so much ♥️
www.rescuecoop.org/donate
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Uni called about 15 minutes ago, anesthesia was induced, some prep and shaving to be done prior to starting. Planning on 2-3 hours for the surgery itself. Paws crossed. ❤️
December 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Uni called about 15 minutes ago, anesthesia was induced, some prep and shaving to be done prior to starting. Planning on 2-3 hours for the surgery itself. Paws crossed. ❤️
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Billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025, bringing her overall giving since 2019 to $26.3 billion.
MacKenzie Scott has given $26B to nonprofits since 2019. Here's what she supported in 2025
The billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits Tuesday, bringing her overall giving since 2019 to $26.3 billion
www.washingtonpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025, bringing her overall giving since 2019 to $26.3 billion.
Sad news from the other social media site. Azlan (Beata Azlan) has gone to the 🌈 today. Diagnosed with metastatic cancer yesterday, his family made the most loving gesture after a very difficult night for them all. The sadness this year is just overwhelming. 💔😪
December 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Sad news from the other social media site. Azlan (Beata Azlan) has gone to the 🌈 today. Diagnosed with metastatic cancer yesterday, his family made the most loving gesture after a very difficult night for them all. The sadness this year is just overwhelming. 💔😪
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Sandie is a wonderful artist and friend. Her commissions are open for 2026. Consider a portrait of your beloved companion to cherish forever.
www.Sandraolsonart.com
Here’s a few of the portraits she’s completed for the sanctuary or friends.
www.Sandraolsonart.com
Here’s a few of the portraits she’s completed for the sanctuary or friends.
December 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Sandie is a wonderful artist and friend. Her commissions are open for 2026. Consider a portrait of your beloved companion to cherish forever.
www.Sandraolsonart.com
Here’s a few of the portraits she’s completed for the sanctuary or friends.
www.Sandraolsonart.com
Here’s a few of the portraits she’s completed for the sanctuary or friends.
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I read the weather is going to get nasty & cold for some. Don't forget to bundle up. These hats are double thick, reversible & affordable too! Makes a nice gift. These and more in my shop. Proceeds of sales go towards the dogs vet bills & care. Thank you www.etsy.com/shop/DebbieC...
December 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I read the weather is going to get nasty & cold for some. Don't forget to bundle up. These hats are double thick, reversible & affordable too! Makes a nice gift. These and more in my shop. Proceeds of sales go towards the dogs vet bills & care. Thank you www.etsy.com/shop/DebbieC...
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She scritches!
#OperationUnstoppable #Sia
Contex: Sia was paralyzed. Now she can scratch her own ear with her rear leg.
#OperationUnstoppable #Sia
Contex: Sia was paralyzed. Now she can scratch her own ear with her rear leg.
December 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
She scritches!
#OperationUnstoppable #Sia
Contex: Sia was paralyzed. Now she can scratch her own ear with her rear leg.
#OperationUnstoppable #Sia
Contex: Sia was paralyzed. Now she can scratch her own ear with her rear leg.
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These are Henry's favorite things. You are allowed to sign the song while you browse it. I had it playing in my head while I wrote it. 🤣
Goodnight!
#dogsofblueskey #dogs #holidays #guideguide
tailwagwisdom.com/dog-gift-ide...
Goodnight!
#dogsofblueskey #dogs #holidays #guideguide
tailwagwisdom.com/dog-gift-ide...
Spoil Your Pup: Top 14 Dog Gift Ideas You'll Adore!
Searching for the perfect gift for your pup? Here are 12 great dog gift ideas that my dog and I personally give four paws to and you will as well.
tailwagwisdom.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:58 AM
These are Henry's favorite things. You are allowed to sign the song while you browse it. I had it playing in my head while I wrote it. 🤣
Goodnight!
#dogsofblueskey #dogs #holidays #guideguide
tailwagwisdom.com/dog-gift-ide...
Goodnight!
#dogsofblueskey #dogs #holidays #guideguide
tailwagwisdom.com/dog-gift-ide...
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The cruelty is always the point...I'm sad, angry & most of all, very, very tired. But the fight goes on.
Idiocy. Bigotry. Cruelty.
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
December 6, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The cruelty is always the point...I'm sad, angry & most of all, very, very tired. But the fight goes on.
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Get her walking path cleared? I live in CA so I don't know how clearing snow actually works- but if we want to help this is what his momb is anxious about- safe walkable sidewalks! Anyone know someone in Dearborn MI to hire?
Please repost so we can work together!
@peytonreads.bsky.social
Please repost so we can work together!
@peytonreads.bsky.social
December 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Get her walking path cleared? I live in CA so I don't know how clearing snow actually works- but if we want to help this is what his momb is anxious about- safe walkable sidewalks! Anyone know someone in Dearborn MI to hire?
Please repost so we can work together!
@peytonreads.bsky.social
Please repost so we can work together!
@peytonreads.bsky.social
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Cute Thunder and his family need lots of good thoughts and prayers as his surgery is coming up next week.
December 6, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Cute Thunder and his family need lots of good thoughts and prayers as his surgery is coming up next week.
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This week we rescued Eve!!!
Eve was found stray (abandoned).
She needs heartworm treatment and medication for Lyme.
Her ears are badly infected too.
Thank you to everyone who helps us help pups!
www.rescuecoop.org/donate
Eve was found stray (abandoned).
She needs heartworm treatment and medication for Lyme.
Her ears are badly infected too.
Thank you to everyone who helps us help pups!
www.rescuecoop.org/donate
December 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This week we rescued Eve!!!
Eve was found stray (abandoned).
She needs heartworm treatment and medication for Lyme.
Her ears are badly infected too.
Thank you to everyone who helps us help pups!
www.rescuecoop.org/donate
Eve was found stray (abandoned).
She needs heartworm treatment and medication for Lyme.
Her ears are badly infected too.
Thank you to everyone who helps us help pups!
www.rescuecoop.org/donate
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On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: FIVE GOLD RINGS, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. Someone check my litter tray, I think I ate some rings by mistake...
December 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me: FIVE GOLD RINGS, four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. Someone check my litter tray, I think I ate some rings by mistake...