Amanda
@booksandlife.bsky.social
Things that describe me: books, cats, chronically ill, gardening, tv shows, outspoken, always learning
If you know me from TikTok (@lovelearning2) or Instagram (@bookslifeandeverythingnice), hi friend!
If you know me from TikTok (@lovelearning2) or Instagram (@bookslifeandeverythingnice), hi friend!
It’s 3 am, can the neighbors take their dog inside so it can stop barking at squirrels #PleaseAndThankYou
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September 2, 2025 at 8:24 AM
It’s 3 am, can the neighbors take their dog inside so it can stop barking at squirrels #PleaseAndThankYou
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Always too much, but not enough at the same time. Not what they want when they want it.
July 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Always too much, but not enough at the same time. Not what they want when they want it.
Last summer there was hope we could have Kamala Harris to lead our country, and this summer we’re stuck with cheeto puff taco
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May 31, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Last summer there was hope we could have Kamala Harris to lead our country, and this summer we’re stuck with cheeto puff taco
My back cracked so loud that it scared my cat
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May 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
My back cracked so loud that it scared my cat
Lost my ear clip for my tens unit that I used for vagal nerve stimulation, helps my #pots and #mecfs. Noticeably better #HRV when I consistently use it. Ordered another one but I have to wait for it to arrive in the mail. Hurry up please!
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May 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
I don’t know why I bother trying anymore. It doesn’t matter anyways. People will still behave the way they want. I quit trying. I’m just going to be silent from now on. #irl
March 24, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I don’t know why I bother trying anymore. It doesn’t matter anyways. People will still behave the way they want. I quit trying. I’m just going to be silent from now on. #irl
The vibes rn are very much I don’t want to and you can’t make me 😂
March 6, 2025 at 6:52 AM
The vibes rn are very much I don’t want to and you can’t make me 😂
It’s fairly easy to do so; just follow the link, fill out your info and it will contact your congressperson for you!
President Trump & Elon Musk want to dismantle the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). That would eliminate free public access to weather forecasts, hurricane tracking, and wildfire alerts. Act now to protect NOAA! act.ucsusa.org/3D9MkPy
Protect NOAA: Our Safety in a Climate-Changed World Depend on It
President Trump and Elon Musk want to dismantle the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). That would eliminate free public access to weather forecasts, hurricane tracking, wildfire a...
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February 26, 2025 at 10:37 PM
It’s fairly easy to do so; just follow the link, fill out your info and it will contact your congressperson for you!
President Trump & Elon Musk want to dismantle the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). That would eliminate free public access to weather forecasts, hurricane tracking, and wildfire alerts. Act now to protect NOAA! act.ucsusa.org/3D9MkPy
Protect NOAA: Our Safety in a Climate-Changed World Depend on It
President Trump and Elon Musk want to dismantle the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). That would eliminate free public access to weather forecasts, hurricane tracking, wildfire a...
act.ucsusa.org
February 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM
President Trump & Elon Musk want to dismantle the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). That would eliminate free public access to weather forecasts, hurricane tracking, and wildfire alerts. Act now to protect NOAA! act.ucsusa.org/3D9MkPy
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Since Trump has claimed Elon doesn’t run DOGE, we wanted to make sure you know who is running our government. This list has been updated with 15 names.
February 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Since Trump has claimed Elon doesn’t run DOGE, we wanted to make sure you know who is running our government. This list has been updated with 15 names.
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El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
February 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
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The confirmation of RFK to lead HHS is simply going to accelerate these types of outbreaks as vaccination rates fall. 82% vaccinated seems like a high number, but it’s not. The target for herd immunity is above 90% for measles. www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/texa...
Texas measles outbreak doubles, to 48 cases
Officials say additional cases are likely to occur in Gaines County and the surrounding communities.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
February 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
The confirmation of RFK to lead HHS is simply going to accelerate these types of outbreaks as vaccination rates fall. 82% vaccinated seems like a high number, but it’s not. The target for herd immunity is above 90% for measles. www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/texa...
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In 3 days, the number of measles cases in a highly unvaccinated area of Texas has doubled. There are now 48 cases, all of whom are unvaccinated, and 13 of whom have been hospitalized so far, for a hospitalization rate of 27%. This is huge figure in epidemiology. This outbreak will keep spreading.
February 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In 3 days, the number of measles cases in a highly unvaccinated area of Texas has doubled. There are now 48 cases, all of whom are unvaccinated, and 13 of whom have been hospitalized so far, for a hospitalization rate of 27%. This is huge figure in epidemiology. This outbreak will keep spreading.
Some of the concerning remarks by the new Secretary for the #USDA
#NotSurpised #disappointed #DEI #ableism #DOGE
#NotSurpised #disappointed #DEI #ableism #DOGE
February 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Some of the concerning remarks by the new Secretary for the #USDA
#NotSurpised #disappointed #DEI #ableism #DOGE
#NotSurpised #disappointed #DEI #ableism #DOGE
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📮 IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra on the Trump Administration's Withdrawal From The World Health Organization
Read or download the full letter at dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
Read or download the full letter at dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
February 4, 2025 at 8:37 PM
📮 IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra on the Trump Administration's Withdrawal From The World Health Organization
Read or download the full letter at dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
Read or download the full letter at dph.illinois.gov/content/dam/...
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I am so moved seeing all the masks at the DC protest for trans care. Whoever made that happen, I see you!
was beautiful to see a massive, fully masked protest in the name of health care access
February 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I am so moved seeing all the masks at the DC protest for trans care. Whoever made that happen, I see you!
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Dear Canada and Mexico,
We’re so, so sorry.
— Sane America
We’re so, so sorry.
— Sane America
February 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Dear Canada and Mexico,
We’re so, so sorry.
— Sane America
We’re so, so sorry.
— Sane America
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How is this legal? How? Why is every top Democrat not outside the Treasury right now, holding a press conference at least? Or filing a lawsuit?? I am losing my mind.
“Elon Musk has vowed to unilaterally cancel hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of gov’t grants after gaining access to review the US Treasury’s vast payments system, a move that prompted the sudden resignation of one of the department’s most senior officials.”
www.ft.com/content/27ba...
www.ft.com/content/27ba...
Musk vows to cancel grants after gaining access to US Treasury payment system
System disperses trillions of dollars in US government spending each year, including social security
www.ft.com
February 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
How is this legal? How? Why is every top Democrat not outside the Treasury right now, holding a press conference at least? Or filing a lawsuit?? I am losing my mind.
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Have you called your reps to oppose the nomination of RFK Jr yet today? Have you called your reps to tell them the impact the current EOs will have on your research today? Have you called to say how these EOs will affect your neighbors, friends, family?
Are you involved in political organizing?
Are you involved in political organizing?
January 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Have you called your reps to oppose the nomination of RFK Jr yet today? Have you called your reps to tell them the impact the current EOs will have on your research today? Have you called to say how these EOs will affect your neighbors, friends, family?
Are you involved in political organizing?
Are you involved in political organizing?
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It is very easy to call your representatives’ offices. They have to log your calls and the call numbers are meaningful. You don’t even have to try to convince anyone; just call and tell them your concerns. They are there to represent you. Let them know what that means. www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
Find and contact elected officials | USAGov
Use USAGov’s Contact Your Elected Officials tool to get contact information for your members of Congress, the president, and state and local officials.
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January 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
It is very easy to call your representatives’ offices. They have to log your calls and the call numbers are meaningful. You don’t even have to try to convince anyone; just call and tell them your concerns. They are there to represent you. Let them know what that means. www.usa.gov/elected-offi...
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Here's a helpful tool that will help you find and contact your elected officials:
Find and contact elected officials | USAGov
Use USAGov’s Contact Your Elected Officials tool to get contact information for your members of Congress, the president, and state and local officials.
www.usa.gov
January 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Here's a helpful tool that will help you find and contact your elected officials:
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PSA: Take a break from the doom scrolling. One of the most important things you can do today is CALL your elected officials and voice your concerns.
Every call matters as staff keep count of how many care about an issue, which gives officials justification to speak up and fight.
Every call matters as staff keep count of how many care about an issue, which gives officials justification to speak up and fight.
January 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
PSA: Take a break from the doom scrolling. One of the most important things you can do today is CALL your elected officials and voice your concerns.
Every call matters as staff keep count of how many care about an issue, which gives officials justification to speak up and fight.
Every call matters as staff keep count of how many care about an issue, which gives officials justification to speak up and fight.
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“For those of us with #chronicillness, #touch can trigger excruciating pain. Even a well-meaning gesture—a hand on the shoulder, a pat on the arm—can ignite an unbearable #painflare": https://buff.ly/4eiMSjb #ChronicPain #spoonies
Do not Touch Without Consent - Why It Matters for the Disabled, Chronically Ill, and Everyone Else - The Disabled Diva Blog
Learn why touch consent is crucial for the disabled, chronically ill, and everyone else. Understand the physical, emotional, and health impacts of unwanted touch and how to foster respect and safety
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January 25, 2025 at 6:30 AM
“For those of us with #chronicillness, #touch can trigger excruciating pain. Even a well-meaning gesture—a hand on the shoulder, a pat on the arm—can ignite an unbearable #painflare": https://buff.ly/4eiMSjb #ChronicPain #spoonies