Astrid Joy
@ehjeigh.bsky.social
Neurodivergent County Health worker, currently trying not to think about 340B. Inordinately fond of puns and other linguistic cleverness. Exhausted and snarky but also disturbingly optimistic. PNW for life. She/her.
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Astrid Joy
@ehjeigh.bsky.social
· Oct 11
By way of introduction, I firmly believe everyone deserves to have their needs met simply because they exist. None of us chose to be here.
Please call me out if I ever fail to live up to this belief.
Please call me out if I ever fail to live up to this belief.
Yup, even as kids, they're just Short People. Treat them that way! My 20-somethings are awesome, as are our relationships.
as a person with adult children who still speak to me, have you tried treating your kids like people rather than property?
December 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Yup, even as kids, they're just Short People. Treat them that way! My 20-somethings are awesome, as are our relationships.
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There’s a prayer in the Episcopal Church which goes in part: “My friends, life is short
and we do not have much time
to gladden the hearts
of those who travel with us,
so be swift to love
and make haste to be kind.”
I really like this sentiment.
and we do not have much time
to gladden the hearts
of those who travel with us,
so be swift to love
and make haste to be kind.”
I really like this sentiment.
December 15, 2025 at 4:15 AM
There’s a prayer in the Episcopal Church which goes in part: “My friends, life is short
and we do not have much time
to gladden the hearts
of those who travel with us,
so be swift to love
and make haste to be kind.”
I really like this sentiment.
and we do not have much time
to gladden the hearts
of those who travel with us,
so be swift to love
and make haste to be kind.”
I really like this sentiment.
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you do not have the unalienable right to the pursuit of happiness if you live in a country that keeps you in a constant state of fear
December 14, 2025 at 2:31 AM
you do not have the unalienable right to the pursuit of happiness if you live in a country that keeps you in a constant state of fear
(I don't have TikTok, this video worked in my browser.)
My parents were both from Wisconsin. I hear my Dad & Grampa in his cadence. This is white-hot fury.
My parents were both from Wisconsin. I hear my Dad & Grampa in his cadence. This is white-hot fury.
This one isn’t downloadable but if you have TikTok go watch it. Well worth your time www.tiktok.com/t/ZTr4gRL7v/
@Mercado Media video credit #minnesota #illinois #louisiana #america
TikTok video by June Osborne
www.tiktok.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:44 AM
(I don't have TikTok, this video worked in my browser.)
My parents were both from Wisconsin. I hear my Dad & Grampa in his cadence. This is white-hot fury.
My parents were both from Wisconsin. I hear my Dad & Grampa in his cadence. This is white-hot fury.
Had a great idea, hear me out: when the Democratic candidates have their primary debates, I want them all fitted with shock collars. And viewers can push a button to indicate if they agree w/ what a candidate says.
December 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Had a great idea, hear me out: when the Democratic candidates have their primary debates, I want them all fitted with shock collars. And viewers can push a button to indicate if they agree w/ what a candidate says.
Shall we call it the MAHA Paradox?
NEW: A Harvard study found that the children of women who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant may be at an increased risk for autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses, raising new concerns about the CDC’s decision to stop recommending the vaccine to pregnant women.
Amid Confusing CDC Guidance About Vaccines, Study Highlights New Risk of COVID-19 During Pregnancy
A Harvard study found that the children of women who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant may be at an increased risk for autism and other diagnoses, raising new concerns about the CDC’s decision to stop recommending the vaccine to pregnant women.
www.propublica.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Shall we call it the MAHA Paradox?
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It's a great cosmic joke that neurodivergence both runs in families and gets diagnosed based on parent reports. I was diagnosed at 30 because a man who has eaten potatoes every day for 57 years and a woman who collects loose buttons decided I was a perfectly normal child.
November 15, 2025 at 5:10 AM
It's a great cosmic joke that neurodivergence both runs in families and gets diagnosed based on parent reports. I was diagnosed at 30 because a man who has eaten potatoes every day for 57 years and a woman who collects loose buttons decided I was a perfectly normal child.
OK, I'm going to try to focus on the positive today. Join in if you like!
The cashmere sweater I claimed from my dad's closet after he passed developed a hole. I didn't want to throw it away, so I tried my hand at embroidery. Did I do a good job? No! But it's a happy little daisy anyway.
The cashmere sweater I claimed from my dad's closet after he passed developed a hole. I didn't want to throw it away, so I tried my hand at embroidery. Did I do a good job? No! But it's a happy little daisy anyway.
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
OK, I'm going to try to focus on the positive today. Join in if you like!
The cashmere sweater I claimed from my dad's closet after he passed developed a hole. I didn't want to throw it away, so I tried my hand at embroidery. Did I do a good job? No! But it's a happy little daisy anyway.
The cashmere sweater I claimed from my dad's closet after he passed developed a hole. I didn't want to throw it away, so I tried my hand at embroidery. Did I do a good job? No! But it's a happy little daisy anyway.
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#Gerrymandered and fired up? Fight back—run for office, even when the map is rigged. Can’t Win Victory Fund helps “can’tidates” in impossible districts make noise, grow the vote for up-ballot races and push for fair maps—and yes, we make it fun.
Apply to run: cantwinvictoryfund.com/run
Apply to run: cantwinvictoryfund.com/run
November 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#Gerrymandered and fired up? Fight back—run for office, even when the map is rigged. Can’t Win Victory Fund helps “can’tidates” in impossible districts make noise, grow the vote for up-ballot races and push for fair maps—and yes, we make it fun.
Apply to run: cantwinvictoryfund.com/run
Apply to run: cantwinvictoryfund.com/run
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Blue cities should tear up the roads in front of ICE facilities and then start decades of community engagement and input sessions to rebuild them. Let's harness our core competencies.
September 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Blue cities should tear up the roads in front of ICE facilities and then start decades of community engagement and input sessions to rebuild them. Let's harness our core competencies.
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Taken just a few minutes ago outside the ICE facility in Portland that Trump claims is under siege. My message to Donald Trump is this: we don’t need you here. Stay the hell out of our city.
September 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Taken just a few minutes ago outside the ICE facility in Portland that Trump claims is under siege. My message to Donald Trump is this: we don’t need you here. Stay the hell out of our city.
Post a movie you like with a terrible rotten tomatoes score.
I know, I know. But it had Tim Minchin as Friar Tuck and I will watch anything he's in and enjoy it out of spite if nothing else.
I know, I know. But it had Tim Minchin as Friar Tuck and I will watch anything he's in and enjoy it out of spite if nothing else.
September 17, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Post a movie you like with a terrible rotten tomatoes score.
I know, I know. But it had Tim Minchin as Friar Tuck and I will watch anything he's in and enjoy it out of spite if nothing else.
I know, I know. But it had Tim Minchin as Friar Tuck and I will watch anything he's in and enjoy it out of spite if nothing else.
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We all know ‘tragedy’ comes from Greek.
‘tragos’ = goat
‘aeidein’ = to sing
So ‘tragedy’ originally meant “goat song.”
Not to be confused with the GOAT song, which is probably “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman.
‘tragos’ = goat
‘aeidein’ = to sing
So ‘tragedy’ originally meant “goat song.”
Not to be confused with the GOAT song, which is probably “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman.
September 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We all know ‘tragedy’ comes from Greek.
‘tragos’ = goat
‘aeidein’ = to sing
So ‘tragedy’ originally meant “goat song.”
Not to be confused with the GOAT song, which is probably “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman.
‘tragos’ = goat
‘aeidein’ = to sing
So ‘tragedy’ originally meant “goat song.”
Not to be confused with the GOAT song, which is probably “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman.
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You see, you share
This week has been a long year. But you know what to do. 😍
September 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
You see, you share
Been drooling over this 120 year old Craftsman; luckily someone saved me from myself.
August 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Been drooling over this 120 year old Craftsman; luckily someone saved me from myself.
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this (from the brilliant @everywhereist.bsky.social) puts into words the big black tangle of frustration i have whenever i get the same question
August 26, 2025 at 2:29 AM
this (from the brilliant @everywhereist.bsky.social) puts into words the big black tangle of frustration i have whenever i get the same question
Down to 10 now! (Just picked up a gorgeous labradorite piece; figured it was my last chance before the idiotic tariffs.)
Right now there's 14 different pendants listed in the shop - if I can clear them out it'll be a miracle, and might just keep me on my feet while I can find some kind of work.
(I'm very limited by disability, but I'm doing everything I can.
...I was right about my birthday being jinxed though.)
(I'm very limited by disability, but I'm doing everything I can.
...I was right about my birthday being jinxed though.)
August 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Down to 10 now! (Just picked up a gorgeous labradorite piece; figured it was my last chance before the idiotic tariffs.)
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i think it's bullshit that even when you're fully aware that you're mentally ill, the mental illness still works on you. umm excuse me i should be immune to this by now
July 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
i think it's bullshit that even when you're fully aware that you're mentally ill, the mental illness still works on you. umm excuse me i should be immune to this by now
In case there's still folks buying the myth that cats are independent and not needy:
My fitness tracker just told me I met my step goal. While I'm lying in bed. Petting my very insistent furball.
My fitness tracker just told me I met my step goal. While I'm lying in bed. Petting my very insistent furball.
June 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
In case there's still folks buying the myth that cats are independent and not needy:
My fitness tracker just told me I met my step goal. While I'm lying in bed. Petting my very insistent furball.
My fitness tracker just told me I met my step goal. While I'm lying in bed. Petting my very insistent furball.
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Okay so now that I'm not trying to cross a border, I've got some tips on how to make sure protests stay safe and peaceful.
June 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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In my former industry (contracting) it's said that safety regs. are "written in blood".
Public health mandates are written in little tiny coffins.
Public health mandates are written in little tiny coffins.
June 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
In my former industry (contracting) it's said that safety regs. are "written in blood".
Public health mandates are written in little tiny coffins.
Public health mandates are written in little tiny coffins.
Reposting as a reminder to myself as we house-hunt.
June 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Reposting as a reminder to myself as we house-hunt.
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A THREAD THAT MUST LIVE FOREVER
the 3yo was asking if i have any pictures of catfrog on my phone and this was her description
June 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
A THREAD THAT MUST LIVE FOREVER
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how do they rise up
happy glorious twenty-fifth of May, let us all wear the lilac in memory of Sir Terry
happy glorious twenty-fifth of May, let us all wear the lilac in memory of Sir Terry
May 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
how do they rise up
happy glorious twenty-fifth of May, let us all wear the lilac in memory of Sir Terry
happy glorious twenty-fifth of May, let us all wear the lilac in memory of Sir Terry
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im gonna do something that scares me today!*
*this is not especially notable, i have panic disorder
*this is not especially notable, i have panic disorder
May 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
im gonna do something that scares me today!*
*this is not especially notable, i have panic disorder
*this is not especially notable, i have panic disorder