Ally Ottesen, M.P.H.
@goodbyeblumonday.bsky.social
Communicable disease epidemiologist, writer, maker, aerialist, voracious reader, avid gamer, dedicated public servant. Paradoxically running on compassion and spite (and caffeine). She/they.
Damn am I proud to be a Californian. We aren’t perfect here but I have so much love for the people in my state and how we’re showing up right now. Also, a major shoutout to the people in other places who are standing with us in solidarity. This is going to be a long road but I believe in us all.
June 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Damn am I proud to be a Californian. We aren’t perfect here but I have so much love for the people in my state and how we’re showing up right now. Also, a major shoutout to the people in other places who are standing with us in solidarity. This is going to be a long road but I believe in us all.
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Yes, this started in Australia, in major cities, a few years ago. Glad it's made it to Portland.
seen this yet? it got printed and put on walls around portland
June 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Yes, this started in Australia, in major cities, a few years ago. Glad it's made it to Portland.
Ah, The church and the nobility have teamed up to sell indulgences to us poor wretches. Definitely not to extract more capital, no, no, it’s for the benefit of our unclean souls! How very predictably fucking feudalist of them.
March 27, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Ah, The church and the nobility have teamed up to sell indulgences to us poor wretches. Definitely not to extract more capital, no, no, it’s for the benefit of our unclean souls! How very predictably fucking feudalist of them.
DOGE cut a bunch of funds from state & local public health, specifically around infectious disease. I’m a county infectious disease epi. I make less than 6 figures in the SF Bay Area. If I lose my job, my husband & I both lose our healthcare because he’s self employed. Never felt this hollow before.
March 27, 2025 at 5:59 AM
DOGE cut a bunch of funds from state & local public health, specifically around infectious disease. I’m a county infectious disease epi. I make less than 6 figures in the SF Bay Area. If I lose my job, my husband & I both lose our healthcare because he’s self employed. Never felt this hollow before.
Democrats are the thing I’m second most sick of after Republicans.
US politics have been in desperate need of an overhaul for a long time but I’m at least grateful that more people understand that now (???)
We need multiple viable parties that represent much more of the political spectrum.
US politics have been in desperate need of an overhaul for a long time but I’m at least grateful that more people understand that now (???)
We need multiple viable parties that represent much more of the political spectrum.
March 14, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Democrats are the thing I’m second most sick of after Republicans.
US politics have been in desperate need of an overhaul for a long time but I’m at least grateful that more people understand that now (???)
We need multiple viable parties that represent much more of the political spectrum.
US politics have been in desperate need of an overhaul for a long time but I’m at least grateful that more people understand that now (???)
We need multiple viable parties that represent much more of the political spectrum.
I’ve been staying off social media lately to get work done- I’m in the first stages of a big analysis and getting pretty close to launching the wastewater surveillance project I’ve been working on.
It rained really hard last night, and god, the sound of it was so beautiful that I had to share.
It rained really hard last night, and god, the sound of it was so beautiful that I had to share.
March 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
I’ve been staying off social media lately to get work done- I’m in the first stages of a big analysis and getting pretty close to launching the wastewater surveillance project I’ve been working on.
It rained really hard last night, and god, the sound of it was so beautiful that I had to share.
It rained really hard last night, and god, the sound of it was so beautiful that I had to share.
Oh my god 😆
March 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Oh my god 😆
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“Perhaps my only real expertise, my only talent, is to endure beyond the endurable.” - Annihilation
March 1, 2025 at 5:19 AM
“Perhaps my only real expertise, my only talent, is to endure beyond the endurable.” - Annihilation
1/2:Current mental state: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
March 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
1/2:Current mental state: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Holy fuck if we get through this we are all going to need a lot of therapy oh my god.
March 1, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Holy fuck if we get through this we are all going to need a lot of therapy oh my god.
The number of swear words I use in a day is negatively correlated with the number of hours of sleep I got the night before.
February 28, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The number of swear words I use in a day is negatively correlated with the number of hours of sleep I got the night before.
Hey! My name is Ally. I’m an epidemiologist and occasional creative writer, currently working on a sci fi short story.
The concept came to me a few days ago, so no title yet. I’ve already written quite a bit despite how busy work has been. Writing has really been helping me process reality!
The concept came to me a few days ago, so no title yet. I’ve already written quite a bit despite how busy work has been. Writing has really been helping me process reality!
Hello #WeeknightWriters! Come on in, introduce yourself and your WIP, and let us know how your writing week is going! Or not going, that's valid too
February 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Hey! My name is Ally. I’m an epidemiologist and occasional creative writer, currently working on a sci fi short story.
The concept came to me a few days ago, so no title yet. I’ve already written quite a bit despite how busy work has been. Writing has really been helping me process reality!
The concept came to me a few days ago, so no title yet. I’ve already written quite a bit despite how busy work has been. Writing has really been helping me process reality!
In general, it’s a good time to try to spend less money, and to buy locally when you can. I know those things aren’t possible for everyone but do what you’re able to 💗
February 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
In general, it’s a good time to try to spend less money, and to buy locally when you can. I know those things aren’t possible for everyone but do what you’re able to 💗
I’m at an all time low today. Usually work helps, because I love my job, but everything feels so insurmountably dark right now. I’m really grateful for all of the scientists, creative people, and activists I follow here. You’re the light in the darkness that’s keeping me going right now, thanks 💗
February 27, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I’m at an all time low today. Usually work helps, because I love my job, but everything feels so insurmountably dark right now. I’m really grateful for all of the scientists, creative people, and activists I follow here. You’re the light in the darkness that’s keeping me going right now, thanks 💗
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
I have screamed into a pillow so many fucking times this week. Very grateful for creative writing, long runs, audiobooks, my cats, playing guitar, and singing at the top of my lungs in the shower. The occasional moments when I lose myself in writing code at work are nice too.
February 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
I have screamed into a pillow so many fucking times this week. Very grateful for creative writing, long runs, audiobooks, my cats, playing guitar, and singing at the top of my lungs in the shower. The occasional moments when I lose myself in writing code at work are nice too.
1: Super important! I know everything is dark and shitty right now but just keep this in the back of your mind. Respiratory season is extra shitty this time around in general so mask in public spaces, avoid touching your face, and wash your hands frequently.
Important Public Health Update on Bird Flu (H5N1).
February 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
1: Super important! I know everything is dark and shitty right now but just keep this in the back of your mind. Respiratory season is extra shitty this time around in general so mask in public spaces, avoid touching your face, and wash your hands frequently.
I hope the people who are now rushing to get their kids vaccinated come to understand what public health officials have been saying forever: vaccines are safe & immensely effective at preventing death/severe illness from preventable diseases. My heart breaks for the kids who are suffering right now.
As the measles outbreak in Texas keeps spreading, parents who previously chose not to vaccinate their children are now lining up to get their kids the shots needed to protect them from the serious illness.
As Texas measles outbreak grows, parents are choosing to vaccinate kids
At least 124 people, mostly babies, children and teens, have been infected. Eighteen people have been hospitalized.
www.nbcnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 1:44 AM
I hope the people who are now rushing to get their kids vaccinated come to understand what public health officials have been saying forever: vaccines are safe & immensely effective at preventing death/severe illness from preventable diseases. My heart breaks for the kids who are suffering right now.
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February 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Keep you and your family up to date on the MMR vaccine.
📲 Find more vaccination information at: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
📲 Find more vaccination information at: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
February 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Keep you and your family up to date on the MMR vaccine.
📲 Find more vaccination information at: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
📲 Find more vaccination information at: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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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.
This was a bit of a disturbing read, but the writing is so good and my brain is so fried from this week that I also laughed a lot.
But really, you should read this and encourage others to do so.
But really, you should read this and encourage others to do so.
February 22, 2025 at 7:54 AM
This was a bit of a disturbing read, but the writing is so good and my brain is so fried from this week that I also laughed a lot.
But really, you should read this and encourage others to do so.
But really, you should read this and encourage others to do so.
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ATTENTION FEDS
In NM et al v Musk, the judge denied a TRO against DOGE firings due to lack of evidence of immediate and irreparable harm. Attorneys are asking us for evidence of harm to states (including individuals) due to firing/cancelled services. Message altcdc.99 on signal for submission email
In NM et al v Musk, the judge denied a TRO against DOGE firings due to lack of evidence of immediate and irreparable harm. Attorneys are asking us for evidence of harm to states (including individuals) due to firing/cancelled services. Message altcdc.99 on signal for submission email
February 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
ATTENTION FEDS
In NM et al v Musk, the judge denied a TRO against DOGE firings due to lack of evidence of immediate and irreparable harm. Attorneys are asking us for evidence of harm to states (including individuals) due to firing/cancelled services. Message altcdc.99 on signal for submission email
In NM et al v Musk, the judge denied a TRO against DOGE firings due to lack of evidence of immediate and irreparable harm. Attorneys are asking us for evidence of harm to states (including individuals) due to firing/cancelled services. Message altcdc.99 on signal for submission email
Ok the DIY parody one is hilarious.
In my city there is one cybertruck and one DIY parody of a cybertruck and the parody truck has become a local celebrity. Meanwhile, I always wish I had some rotten eggs to throw at the tesla whenever I see it.
February 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Ok the DIY parody one is hilarious.
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J.D. Vance's lecture in Europe basically convinced every country to quietly create a new secret group chat without the US.
February 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
J.D. Vance's lecture in Europe basically convinced every country to quietly create a new secret group chat without the US.