Naïna
@killersumobunny.medsky.social
50% French. 100% awesome. Go Hawkeyes! Go Storm! I like cats. Pediatric ED RN. PNW. Former future marine biologist. Legal: my opinions are not those of my employer (though maybe they should be).🇫🇷🇺🇸🖖🏻
Pinned
This book mysteriously appeared at the nurse stations in the ED and some RNs asked me what it was about. Seeing the cover and reading the title I assumed aves, which means birds, was a metaphor so I flipped it over and read the synopsis while simultaneously translating to English. I was not ready.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
At this point I guess just take me out behind the barn and shoot me like Old Yeller.
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
At this point I guess just take me out behind the barn and shoot me like Old Yeller.
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One of my neighbors has been putting up these fish facts posters. All kinds of different fish, marine, freshwater, deep, shallow, all kinds. This is a good one. “Stg this real fish” took me out. Good work, neighbor.
December 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
One of my neighbors has been putting up these fish facts posters. All kinds of different fish, marine, freshwater, deep, shallow, all kinds. This is a good one. “Stg this real fish” took me out. Good work, neighbor.
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Another week of "our offense is a grungy mess and also we have slaughtered you" for the Seahawks.
December 7, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Another week of "our offense is a grungy mess and also we have slaughtered you" for the Seahawks.
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What happened to the stress inducing team I know and love?!
December 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
What happened to the stress inducing team I know and love?!
hahahahahahahaha. I know my Seahawks are a second half team but jebus Atlanta is imploding.
December 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
hahahahahahahaha. I know my Seahawks are a second half team but jebus Atlanta is imploding.
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keep calling that play where JSN catches it, that one's working
December 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
keep calling that play where JSN catches it, that one's working
I almost feel bad for the Falcons. Almost.
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I almost feel bad for the Falcons. Almost.
There’s no more "ni hao" only "ni howdy" 💀💀💀
I like whatever is wrong with my algorithm over there
December 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
There’s no more "ni hao" only "ni howdy" 💀💀💀
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Getting to know this legend has been one of the greatest joys of my life and I'm so pleased to introduce you to her with this gorgeous feature from the Inquirer, where she speaks for the first time in over 30 years on her incredible journey
share.inquirer.com/XdfXr9
share.inquirer.com/XdfXr9
Harlow's still here
Fifty years ago, Harlow was the queen of Philadelphia nightlife, Jack Kelly’s girlfriend, and the city's most famous transgender woman. Today, she’s ready to tell her story.
share.inquirer.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Getting to know this legend has been one of the greatest joys of my life and I'm so pleased to introduce you to her with this gorgeous feature from the Inquirer, where she speaks for the first time in over 30 years on her incredible journey
share.inquirer.com/XdfXr9
share.inquirer.com/XdfXr9
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“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.”
“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath
Some costs aren’t costs.
“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath
Some costs aren’t costs.
One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss
Copenhagen, the bicycle-friendliest place on the planet, publishes a biannual Bicycle Account, and buried in its pages is a rather astonishing fact.
grist.org
November 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
“One mile on a bike is a $.42 economic gain to society, one mile driving is a $.20 loss.”
“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath
Some costs aren’t costs.
“Which means that Copenhagen, a city of 1.2 million people, saves $357 million a year on health costs because something like 80% of its population commutes by bike.” #CityMakingMath
Some costs aren’t costs.
I enjoyed that missed field goal and subsequent Ohio State fan reactions way too much.
December 7, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I enjoyed that missed field goal and subsequent Ohio State fan reactions way too much.
« You live with cats all your life and eventually can’t help but begin to measure your life in cats. »
An absolutely lovely read, only made better by the fact that Aiden is purring on my lap and Idé is close by laying contentedly on his favorite new scratcher.
An absolutely lovely read, only made better by the fact that Aiden is purring on my lap and Idé is close by laying contentedly on his favorite new scratcher.
I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
The Village Message Board
Its authenticity was discredited because of his reputation, but also because he was quick with gin at the time and wearing an item of knitwear back to front.
www.tom-cox.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
« You live with cats all your life and eventually can’t help but begin to measure your life in cats. »
An absolutely lovely read, only made better by the fact that Aiden is purring on my lap and Idé is close by laying contentedly on his favorite new scratcher.
An absolutely lovely read, only made better by the fact that Aiden is purring on my lap and Idé is close by laying contentedly on his favorite new scratcher.
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I'm at the combination
December 4, 2025 at 3:17 AM
I'm at the combination
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“I might be a Nazi-friendly talk-show host possessed by the ghost of John Barleycorn, but I still have a sense of humor. What’s not funny, though, is some pimply journalist trying to defame me by reporting my words verbatim.”
"Can we all calm down for a minute? It appears my command to take no prisoners, exterminate all traces of life, and torch any semblance of international law has been misinterpreted. You shouldn’t rush to conclusions until you have all the facts."
My Order to Kill Everyone and Everything Was Taken Out of Context
“[Secretary of War] Hegseth ordered a lethal attack but not the killing of survivors, officials say… Amid talk of war crimes, the details and preci...
buff.ly
December 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
“I might be a Nazi-friendly talk-show host possessed by the ghost of John Barleycorn, but I still have a sense of humor. What’s not funny, though, is some pimply journalist trying to defame me by reporting my words verbatim.”
Seattle people: does anyone know anything about the GIANT sign in the median on Montlake by the UW stadium parking that says « Lawless in Seattle » and has a picture of Darth Vader (???) and a woman who looks like Jane Goodall (RIP) on it?
December 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Seattle people: does anyone know anything about the GIANT sign in the median on Montlake by the UW stadium parking that says « Lawless in Seattle » and has a picture of Darth Vader (???) and a woman who looks like Jane Goodall (RIP) on it?
I hope someone is taking care of his cat(s?) while he’s in custody.
December 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I hope someone is taking care of his cat(s?) while he’s in custody.
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No-strings-attached, zero-means-testing, no-questions-asked cash payouts have been proven, over and over again, to be the most effective form of charity/aid going.
It gets people in housing, and it saves the state money. We know this. It's fact, not theory.
It gets people in housing, and it saves the state money. We know this. It's fact, not theory.
An Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees a staggering reduction in homelessness. The program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years, and at the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
Oregon pilot program giving cash to homeless youths sees staggering reduction in homelessness
The state program gave participants $1,000 cash payments each month for two years. At the end of the project's first phase, 91% of participants reported being in stable housing.
www.streetroots.org
December 3, 2025 at 7:12 AM
No-strings-attached, zero-means-testing, no-questions-asked cash payouts have been proven, over and over again, to be the most effective form of charity/aid going.
It gets people in housing, and it saves the state money. We know this. It's fact, not theory.
It gets people in housing, and it saves the state money. We know this. It's fact, not theory.
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As my shop is very close to striking I’m pinching pennies but I just logged my donation at #HCWvsHunger because no amount is too small and fighting hunger can fit into any budget!
Donate (and support #KidVengers) before time is up!!!
Donate (and support #KidVengers) before time is up!!!
#MedSky, It's almost time for the 2025 #HCWvsHunger #ChaosGrenade, which will take place on #GivingTuesday 12/2/25 8a-8p EST! It's called #SNAPMatch, and the details are in the pics below. May the best team win! Spread the word, team captains!
cc @shematologist.medsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social
cc @shematologist.medsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
As my shop is very close to striking I’m pinching pennies but I just logged my donation at #HCWvsHunger because no amount is too small and fighting hunger can fit into any budget!
Donate (and support #KidVengers) before time is up!!!
Donate (and support #KidVengers) before time is up!!!
As my shop is very close to striking I’m pinching pennies but I just logged my donation at #HCWvsHunger because no amount is too small and fighting hunger can fit into any budget!
Donate (and support #KidVengers) before time is up!!!
Donate (and support #KidVengers) before time is up!!!
#MedSky, It's almost time for the 2025 #HCWvsHunger #ChaosGrenade, which will take place on #GivingTuesday 12/2/25 8a-8p EST! It's called #SNAPMatch, and the details are in the pics below. May the best team win! Spread the word, team captains!
cc @shematologist.medsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social
cc @shematologist.medsky.social @tmprowell.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
As my shop is very close to striking I’m pinching pennies but I just logged my donation at #HCWvsHunger because no amount is too small and fighting hunger can fit into any budget!
Donate (and support #KidVengers) before time is up!!!
Donate (and support #KidVengers) before time is up!!!
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“suspects” - “threats”
Two little boys, 8 and 11 yrs old
“Earlier today, IDF troops identified two suspects who crossed the yellow line, conducted suspicious activities on the ground, and approached IDF troops operating in the southern Gaza Strip, posing an immediate threat to them.”
Two little boys, 8 and 11 yrs old
“Earlier today, IDF troops identified two suspects who crossed the yellow line, conducted suspicious activities on the ground, and approached IDF troops operating in the southern Gaza Strip, posing an immediate threat to them.”
You’ll never guess how the IDF decided to talk about killing these two kids, 8 and 11 years old, in its official statement
Two brothers killed in Israeli drone strike on Gaza
Fadi Abu Assi, 11, and Goma Abu Assi, eight, were gathering firewood at the time, their uncle said.
news.sky.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
“suspects” - “threats”
Two little boys, 8 and 11 yrs old
“Earlier today, IDF troops identified two suspects who crossed the yellow line, conducted suspicious activities on the ground, and approached IDF troops operating in the southern Gaza Strip, posing an immediate threat to them.”
Two little boys, 8 and 11 yrs old
“Earlier today, IDF troops identified two suspects who crossed the yellow line, conducted suspicious activities on the ground, and approached IDF troops operating in the southern Gaza Strip, posing an immediate threat to them.”
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“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to
December 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
“AI is clearly sticking around so you have to get used to it” wrong. I don’t have to get used to shit. I am a practiced hater and I can keep this going for decades if I am required to
The fine arts save lives.
December 2, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The fine arts save lives.
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LONG RAMBLING EMOTIONAL THREAD:
It's World AIDS Day. Since the Administration has decided to keep it quiet, I'd like to share my introduction to AIDS.
I grew up in Seattle. My mom remarried a man who had a brother who was a King County Sheriff's Deputy. His name was Terry and he was gay. 1/x
It's World AIDS Day. Since the Administration has decided to keep it quiet, I'd like to share my introduction to AIDS.
I grew up in Seattle. My mom remarried a man who had a brother who was a King County Sheriff's Deputy. His name was Terry and he was gay. 1/x
December 2, 2025 at 3:59 AM
LONG RAMBLING EMOTIONAL THREAD:
It's World AIDS Day. Since the Administration has decided to keep it quiet, I'd like to share my introduction to AIDS.
I grew up in Seattle. My mom remarried a man who had a brother who was a King County Sheriff's Deputy. His name was Terry and he was gay. 1/x
It's World AIDS Day. Since the Administration has decided to keep it quiet, I'd like to share my introduction to AIDS.
I grew up in Seattle. My mom remarried a man who had a brother who was a King County Sheriff's Deputy. His name was Terry and he was gay. 1/x
« A forceps delivery was not necessary » . Absolutely dead.
December 2, 2025 at 5:26 AM
« A forceps delivery was not necessary » . Absolutely dead.