Valerie
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Valerie
@madtastically.bsky.social
I had no intention to wade into these waters but today I had to tell someone I was born in 1989 and they responded 'oh, like Travis Kelce'

The obsession is unreal.
January 31, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Butch Vig was in a cover band called Eclipse and I can't get over how perfect of a name that is for a cover band
January 21, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Whatever Lil Nas X's fashion aesthetic is, I wish it was mine.
January 21, 2024 at 3:12 PM
With 4 hours left, the library whisked away the book and put me on the 3 week long waiting list...
January 18, 2024 at 2:01 AM
I am to the age where I not only put a steam cleaner on my birthday list, but I **researched** steam cleaners to put on my birthday list.
January 15, 2024 at 7:48 PM
I imported 28 friends from Twitter to Bluesky
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January 14, 2024 at 10:17 PM
I've been biting the same spot on my cheek for what seems like weeks. I'm about to just rip my face off.
December 28, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Just learned about Alien Hand Syndrome

"The callosal variety is characterized by one main symptom — conflict during two-handed tasks. For example, you may be intentionally buttoning your shirt with your right hand as your alien left immediately undoes your work."

www.webmd.com/brain/what-i...
What Is Alien Hand Syndrome?
Discover the physical and psychological components of alien hand syndrome. Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatments for this neurological disorder.
www.webmd.com
December 22, 2023 at 4:27 AM
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This is such an amazing Sarah Jaffe read on the long and deep history of antifascism in Jewish communities.
A Long History of Antifascism Is Driving the Jewish Demand for Gaza Cease-Fire
Crystallizing the deep history of antifascist Jewish resistance, progressive Jews across the United States marked the final night of Chanukah by shutting down bridges in at least eight cities.
inthesetimes.com
December 16, 2023 at 5:44 PM
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"Hospitals and emergency rooms could be forced to ration care by the end of this month, the CDC warned"

A new variant plus holiday travel means lots of virus spreading. If you've stopped wearing a mask, or haven't gotten your booster vaccine yet, NOW is the time to start taking precautions again!
COVID and flu surge could strain hospitals as JN.1 variant grows, CDC warns
"COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases.
www.cbsnews.com
December 16, 2023 at 7:32 PM
Oof. Just went to look up an old professor I had and almost without thought I said,

'I hope he's not dead'

And my heart just dropped. How normal and valid of a thought that has become.
December 18, 2023 at 4:15 PM
HARLOW JUST LAID IN MY LAP FOR AN ENTIRE SONG. OH MY GOD I AM SO HAPPY.
December 16, 2023 at 6:42 AM
Tonight's listening party is the new Dolly Parton, ROCKSTAR and Tears for Fears THE TIPPING POINT

And yall, Dolly is piiiissssseeed.

World on Fire is ominous and angry and great!

youtu.be/MLIGxNZeW78?...
Dolly Parton - World On Fire (Official Audio)
Stream "World On Fire" here: https://dolly.lnk.to/DPWorldOnFireVDPre-Order 'Rockstar' here: https://dolly.lnk.to/RockstarVD Use the sound on:TikTok: https://...
youtu.be
December 15, 2023 at 11:17 PM
It seems...evolutionarily disadvantageous how much hormone changes during my period make me feel bad about my body.

My uterus is like, 'oh we didn't get pregnant again? Have some ass cramps you ugly sack of shit'

Then next week I'll be back to feeling too confident about how I fit a bodycon dress.
December 14, 2023 at 4:15 PM
Okay, once I'm not driving or working in D.C. I remember I kind of love it here.
December 8, 2023 at 10:01 PM
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“A study of US prison deaths at the height of the Covid-19 crisis in 2020 has found that mortality rates soared by 77% relative to 2019, or more than three times the increase in the general population.”

Unacceptable.
US prison deaths soared by 77% during height of Covid-19 crisis, study finds
Analysis of in-custody deaths show mortality rates were more than three times the increase in general population in 2020
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2023 at 4:05 PM
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It says everything about the attitude to public health in the US that there are more effective efforts to ban masks than there are to ban guns.
December 5, 2023 at 9:00 PM
"But what about the wait times with universal healthcare?"

They say, as the next available appointment for my spouse is September of 2024
December 7, 2023 at 4:06 PM
Alright, already! I'm trying the lamb cult game. Geezus!
December 1, 2023 at 2:04 PM
I am watching CHEWING GUM for the first time and the second hand embarrassment is strong

But also, I feel like this is the first time I've ever seen someone act out a Little kink in a like...sitcom? Was totally not prepared for that.
December 1, 2023 at 12:29 AM
Today is another day where my prayer is that I never live the type of life where the world celebrates my death.
November 30, 2023 at 2:30 PM
the colder it gets, the more I'm regretting not getting the bidets that have heated water
November 29, 2023 at 3:53 PM
I finally started reading THE WRETCHED OF THE EARTH two days ago, and while I know many tidbits of Fanon, I was super unprepared for just how prescient this book is to what's happening today in Israel, in Congo,

"...decolonization is always a violent event."

Is the end of the first sentence.
November 28, 2023 at 5:28 PM
Reposted by Valerie
Minovember2023 Day 11!🐮
November 26, 2023 at 5:30 PM