ailurophile
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ailurophile
@ailurophile.bsky.social
Humanities bgd; erstwhile tutor of classical languages; translator; CEV fighting to stay SARS-CoV-2-free.
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Things out there are cruel and terrible, but here, have a kitty responding to the sound of the lid on his treat cup.

Thank you for all the good wishes, friends. It's uncomfortably cold in Iowa right now, but all your cuddles, treats, and scritches have been delivered and received with joy.
December 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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Joannie and her daughter are still struggling and are hungry.

Please share or help. Thank you kindly.

E-transfer or PayPal [email protected]

#MutualAidThread #mutualaid #Kindness

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In need of a grocery card from Walmart Canada or Sobeys. I’m desperate need of groceries and also anything off my wishlist please. Tomorrow is my daughter’s birthday and I don’t have anything to give or eat with. www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/... #MutualAidRequst
PayPal is [email protected]
December 14, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Esk would love to see you tomorrow. We are normally closed on Sundays, but he didn't get enough chin scratches today on account of the snow, so...

We're open 12-6pm Central time, every day, until December 24.

...I am available to pet the cat for you if you can't be here in person 🐈
December 14, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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Joannie has not received any help in weeks - she hasn’t eaten for days and has been to the cancer clinic.

Please share or help. Thank you kindly.

E-transfer or PayPal [email protected]
Please help. My health has not improved since Toby died. Had four units of blood in two weeks and possibly having two more next week. We desperately need help. E-transfer or PayPal [email protected]

Please 🙏🏻 thank you.
In need of a grocery card from Walmart Canada or Sobeys. I’m desperate need of groceries and also anything off my wishlist please. Tomorrow is my daughter’s birthday and I don’t have anything to give or eat with. www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/... #MutualAidRequst
PayPal is [email protected]
December 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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December 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Still looking for the perfect Christmas gifts? Epidemiology An Introduction is now available in English *and* Italian!
December 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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It took me several tries, but I was so pleased with how this shot of the moon came out. I don't use a tripod or any tools or filters, so patience and a steady hand are essential.

Just wanted to share this one, as, personally, I love seeing moon photos, and I thought others might, too.
December 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Pretty much sums up today here in the PNW of the U.S. ☔️🌧❤️
December 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Allowing Covid-19 to spread freely worldwide will prove to be the worst case of deliberate negligence in the history of public health. At least 27 million lives have been lost, with millions more to follow. It is, unquestionably, a glaring instance of mass murder on an overwhelming scale.

#COVID19
December 9, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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○ Shop sale happening ○
AngelaMarieArt.redbubble.com

This new, Zen-inspired piece is now available in my shop. 🧘‍♀️

If you are looking for 100% human-made art, I invite you over for a browse. I create all my art using traditional analog mediums to bring a bit of calm into our busy world. 🙏🏼
"Bridge with Green Japanese Maple | Minimalist Zen Art" Canvas Print for Sale by AngelaMarieArt
Inspired by the bridges found in traditional Japanese tea gardens, this brush pen and Chinese watercolor piece lends a touch of Zen to any space. The delicate leaves of the Japanese maple tree provide...
www.redbubble.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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The shallow fantasy in which most people dwell is now in a condition of fatal decline, faltering under the strain of collective harm resulting from the uncontrolled spread of Covid-19, and the general situation is clearly going to get much worse.

#COVID19
The ongoing pandemic of Covid-19 is a harbinger of fatal sufferings to come. The world as it is currently perceived is nearing its final stage: the old structure will soon fall apart, giving way to rampant evils of unprecedented hideousness. Those who are wise will prepare for the worst.

#COVID19
December 7, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Since I'm hearing from others that mail is already slower than normal for the season -

If your gift recipient likes audiobooks, you can give them a book (or a credit bundle) *and even schedule a notification email for the date of your choice*.

Bonus: libro.fm supports local bookshops! All the win!
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December 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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With Covid-19, if you wait until the danger is readily apparent, the damage will already have been done.

#COVID19
Do not wait until "every fifth person is coughing." With Covid-19 completely out of control everywhere, it is always "time to mask up." The wisest, and safest, course of action is to take no chances, which means always wearing a respirator mask in all situations of potential contagion.
December 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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Happy Friday, all! Totes have been a popular item in my shop this year & as I have a bit of a weakness for bags, it makes me extra happy to know people are enjoying my art on theirs, or purchasing one as a gift.

I invite you to browse my shop and see if a tote, or any other item, floats your boat.
"Origami Boat in Rain Puddle | Minimalist Watercolor Art" Tote Bag for Sale by AngelaMarieArt
I let the watercolors do most of the work on this minimal piece. Sometimes, less is more, and I thought the addition of the simple origami boat was just enough in this instance. I hope it brings a mom...
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December 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Being truly "Covid cautious" means never compromising on essential safety.

#COVID19
A person who is truly "Covid cautious" fully acknowledges the life-threatening harm of Covid-19 and wears a respirator mask in all situations of potential contagion.
December 6, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Stock photo purveyors of the world: Please update the medical masks in your photos to N95s. It’s been 5+ years and baggy blue surgicals are *so* 2020. #COVID is airborne so you don’t want your mask to have gaps.
Mask Mandate Returns At New Jersey Hospitals.

Respiratory virus season has prompted mask mandates in New Jersey: Hackensack Meridian Health (17 hospitals) and RWJBarnabas Health (14 hospitals) now require masks for visitors as of Dec. 1.

Source: archive.md/h4MBj
December 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Hot take🔥: You do not have to be anyone special to wear a respirator mask to protect yourself and others from airborne diseases. You can just put one on your face. Boom. 😷
December 4, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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ERs in Spanish hospitals are beginning to collapse due to flu infections.
December 4, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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ha yeah
December 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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A little taste of the draft of the first chapter of Ashes Of The Harvest, book 4 of the Harvest series... authormichaelhicks.com#the-harvest-...
#BookSky
December 3, 2025 at 4:55 AM
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I’ve never paywalled my articles because I know many of my readers are on disability & can’t afford it.

I’m in a terrible situation with my housing and may need to ask for help.

What’s the best way to do this? Paywall? Wish list? Go fund me?

Would folks be bothered by a GFM in lieu of a paywall?
December 3, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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No donations yet! Alexis is the Snack Kids' mom, and they moved from a terrible situation into a larger, cleaner, safer home. However, the utilities are more expensive than she bargained for and things are very tight.

A few super kind people could really help w/this

bsky.app/profile/hoyd...
Black mom of 6 about to lose power in wintery DC! Please help the #SnackKids keep their electricity on!

PP: lexis0805
VM: yeah_imlexx

+Share if you can't spare
+Reply & repost to uplift this #MutualAid request
💕💸Send what you can to #KeepFolksAlive

#MABoost #HelpFolksLive2025 #BIPOCMA
December 3, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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I feel like this is worth resharing.
December 3, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Sometimes, sticking to your principles makes things inconvenient, uncomfortable & can cause others to perceive you as "difficult" or "idealistic." Yes, well, in my case, it means my pacifism and commitment to ahimsa means I won't punch you or infect you with a life-altering virus. So everyone wins.✌️
December 3, 2025 at 1:36 AM