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Brooke

@usuallyflannel.bsky.social

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Librarian in the before times, artist in isolation, disabled not disposable. There will be cats. She/Her

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Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · Oct 11

Normalize telling people what they mean to you.

Big things or small. The person that helps you think about things differently or the pet posts that make you smile for a minute.

You won’t loose cool points for being sincere. I promise.

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Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 6h

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Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 6h

That sounds stressful for both of you. Lots of love and gentle pats for Penny. ❤️

Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 6h

It's ok to vent. Sending love and some hope too. 🫂

Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 11h

Hope it goes smoothly.

Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 11h

Screaming in my head for you.

Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 21h

I heard it for the first time on the Great Pottery Throwdown a few months ago and the pronunciation was just as strange as a bunch of potters making decorative urinals.

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Mair Dundon @quietaction.bsky.social · 1d

With #AltText

Illustration of a hand pointing a finger at a cute green frog clutched in the other fist. “behave” is written above the finger. “no” in a bubble above the frog.

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Medusa’s Wink😉 @medusaswink.bsky.social · 23h

#FridayFundDay
Here’s our request thread for the week of Oct. 10

If you were posting #MutualAid💸💞 requests in #Link’s Friday threads, you’re welcome to post here too!
I sstart a new 🧵 each Friday.

*All requests are welcome*

Moots, your boosting help is even more appreciated 🤟🏻
Thank yous 🖤

Medusa’s Wink😉 @medusaswink.bsky.social · 7d

Happy Friday all! Here’s our Mutual Aid 💸💞 thread for the week of Oct. 3
Post requests/updates here for a boost 🙂

Take your meds 💊

Hydrate🚰

Water your green pets 🌿

Check in with yourself 🫵🏼

Check in with your people👩🏻‍🦽‍➡️🧑🏽‍🦯🦮

Halloweeeen 🎃 🧙🏻‍♀️🧝🏾‍♀️🧛🏻‍♂️🧟‍♀️🥷🏻🦸🏾🧑🏿‍🍳👻

When in doubt, ask yourself-
What would Geordi say 🖖🏾

Same 2 paneled Geordi/Drake meme

This time the No panel reads: “Reconciliation & Healing”

The Yes panel reads:
“Motherfucking Consequences”

Same Geordi/Drake meme:

The text for the No panel reads,
“Do not comply in advance" for 3 reasons:
"bossy, already a cliche, implies permission to comply later."

The text for the Yes panel reads, "Fuck you, make me" and compares the 3 reasons:
"leads by example, directs yelling at opposition instead of allies, easy to chant at a protest or put on a banner."

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Medusa’s Wink😉 @medusaswink.bsky.social · 1d

Happy ADHD Awareness Month everyone! Let’s all

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Paige Macintosh @cornflakerabbit.bsky.social · 1d

Don't let the sweet face fool you. She's only ever a few seconds away from full gremlin mode.

Grey tuxedo cat looking suspiciously innocent in front of some net curtains

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Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 1d

I'm so sorry. We were lucky you shared him with us. Keeping all of you in my thoughts. 💜

Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 1d

It's gonna smell so good.

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Karrie @karriehiggins.bsky.social · 1d

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💖💄 Aoife ♿💖 @aoiferocksitout.bsky.social · 1d

Please share widely! Urgent!
Please help our friend @maedayj.bsky.social stay housed!
Today is the deadline, eviction process will start if Mae can't get this done today!
Mae does so much work for our communities, especially her work with @chronicloaf.bsky.social.
If you can't help, please share! ❤️🌸

Mae_DayJ @maedayj.bsky.social · 2d

If I cant raise $975 today I’ll likely be facing eviction this month

I’m out of time

Please help if you can!🙏🏽💚

$maelee21
V: @ Maelee-Johnson
PayPal.me/maeleeJ
ko-fi.com/maedaej

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NightMar on Hicks Street, Part 4: The Rabbit’s Revenge @histoftech.bsky.social · 2d

doomscroll break

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Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 1d

Protecting your community is a beautiful thing.

Chris Williams @gaffa.bsky.social · 1d

It is possible for everybody at a Con to mask.

As proof, I offer this shot of everybody at Combo Breaker 2023.

Wide angle shot of a very large crowd filling a convention center, the vast majority of whom are wearing masks or respirators.

Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 1d

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Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 1d

At least you'd know something was missing. Even if you can't find it. Me trying to find number 2 like a Where's Waldo book.

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Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, I've seen a few threads like this lately from people who usually have no problem with them. Small issue in the grand scheme of things, but I'll at least be sure to number them now.

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Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 1d

The one time I didn't number them too. 😂

Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 1d

Anyone else having issues with threaded posts appearing all out of order? Doing it the same way I always do, but some of the the posts aren't showing up when clicking on the OG post. I have to really dig to find them. Too tired to redo it. Just think of it as a puzzle.

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Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 1d

When asking if I needed to postpone a mammogram since I've just received a Covid vax, the answer - no one's getting Covid vaccines any more so don't worry about it. Um...

Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 1d

So, so much.

Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 1d

If people in the medical profession (the ones people look to for medical advice) are misinformed or eschewing science, do we really expect the general public to understand vaccines and legitimate healthcare?

Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 1d

They then went on to reassure me health insurance isn't completely necessary in case I lose it. Something only a healthy, abled person who believes they're invincible would think in this country. And yes, I am actively looking for a different provider now.

Brooke @usuallyflannel.bsky.social · 1d

Then a mental health professional (who specializes in people dealing with health issues) had no clue there were even criteria in place to be eligible for Covid vaccines and does getting one "make me feel better?" Had to take some intentional breaths before explaining how vaccines work.

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