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Petter of cats, wearer of masks, eater of snacks. She/her. Honestly a perfect mix of Leslie Knope and Bucky Barnes. #uglydog #MaskUp
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covidsafersf.bsky.social
Thanks for the shout-out, @violetblue.bsky.social!
Threat Model, an invaluable resource for Covid-related news, free every Thursday.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
ravinaspecter.bsky.social
I always forget how much better food is with a fried egg on top. Boring dinner? Add a fried egg! Breakfast sad and dry? Add a fried egg!
December 3, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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aspenhearted.bsky.social
My new shop is finally done enough to go live, and even though I missed all the deadlines, it’s not illegal for me to still give you 25% off and free shipping if you spend $35+
Aspenhearted.com/shop
A banner showing a variety of enamel pins, mostly black cat themed but also stars and a jackalope. There is also a black cat keychain that says “going through it”. A clip art graphic of a gift wraps it all up.
December 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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baddestmamajama.bsky.social
Sip masks allow you to drink through a straw when you’re wearing an n95 and are SO GREAT for flying and yes, even bars! Don’t get sick this winter, it’s very silly.
sipmask.bsky.social SIPmask @sipmask.bsky.social · 4d
SIP Cyber Monday Sale

Buy 4, get 2 FREE

Note: must add 6 items to cart for free discount
Offer valid Dec 1st until 11:59pm EST (4:59am GMT)

sipmask.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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thewhn.bsky.social
COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
Minimalist white poster with a subtle crumpled-paper texture; small ‘whn.global’ logo centered at the top. A small intro line sits above a huge headline where ‘COVID’ is bright red and ‘is different.’ is black. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. COVID is different. SARS-CoV-2 behaves differently from the viruses most of us grew up with. And treating it like “another flu” is costing people their health.’ Footer: The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world. Same white, paper-texture poster and top ‘whn.global’ logo. Large title reads ‘What makes COVID different?’ with ‘COVID’ in red, followed by a bulleted list. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. What makes COVID different? • It can breach the blood–brain barrier • It can damage your endothelial lining and increase clot risk • It can persist in tissues • It can lower key immune cells • It may increase cancer risk • You can catch it multiple times per year These are not “normal cold virus” behaviors.’ Footer line about the World Health Network. Same clean white poster with paper texture; ‘whn.global’ at top. Big statement line mid-page where ‘Long COVID’ appears in red and the rest in black; two short paragraphs below. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. Long COVID is caused by SARS-CoV-2. Persistent symptoms come from real, documented damage. Not anxiety, not imagination, not “just needing rest.” Hundreds of thousands of studies show SARS-CoV-2 affects the body in ways we’re still uncovering. Just because you’ve had multiple infections and “felt fine” doesn’t mean it will stay that way.’ Footer line about the World Health Network. Same minimalist white, paper-texture layout with ‘whn.global’ at top. A large heading ‘Here’s what you can do.’ sits above a simple bullet list; the final URL slug ‘covid-is-different’ is in red. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. Here’s what you can do. • Improve air quality (filters, ventilation) • Wear a high-filtration mask in shared indoor air • Test when exposed or symptomatic • Stay home when sick • Use layered protections with friends, family, and workplaces Read more at whn.global/covid-is-different’ Footer line about the World Health Network.
December 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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sarahmccarry.bsky.social
be the bitch doing something yourself that you want to see in the world
feralstreeep.bsky.social feral streep @feralstreeep.bsky.social · Aug 10
there’s a scene in the new documentary where Elizabeth Taylor is talking about the stigma of AIDS and how she got involved in the movement and it’s fucking everything
Elizabeth Taylor in an 80s press conference speaking on the stigma of AIDS “…And it so angered me that I finally thought to myself, Bitch, do something yourself.” from the documentary “Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes.”
December 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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covidsafersf.bsky.social
An amazing interactive map with outdoor food spots around the Bay Area and beyond. Double-check before you go; sometimes these options are no longer available.
www.google.com/maps/@40.618...
www.google.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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broadwaybabyto.bsky.social
Sometimes I imagine what it would have been like had we adapted to Covid instead of giving up.

If we had clean air in public spaces.
Respirators in healthcare.
Free masks for those who need them.
Better tests & treatment.
Paid time off.

We would all be healthier.
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 AM
ravinaspecter.bsky.social
Finally be able to throw some money at my mental health the way it deserves. Truly care for my physical health. Take classes.
basicincomeaction.bsky.social Basic Income Action ↗️ @basicincomeaction.bsky.social · 7d
Honest question: If everyone got Universal Basic Income, no strings attached, what would YOU do with it?

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November 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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wishesrescue.bsky.social
🐾 180 days in rescue. CORNDOG is a gorgeous, gentle 3 year old orange boy who LOVES food more than anything. FIV+ but gets along with everyone and causes no problems unless you're withholding his next meal. Someone please bring this hungry sweetheart home! Vax’d/chipped/wormed in #Tucson 🍗💛
November 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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hollyqueenofspayeds.com
I will be sharing Smol Paul content all day to celebrate his fifth adoptiversary. If you'd like to help us (now a registered charity!) continue our work helping wobbly cats, please contribute, we're going to REALLY need it next year

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Donate to Holly's Merry Moggies cat rescue (registered charity number 1215708, woo!)
Thank you for helping us help the disabled, different, and 'difficult' kitties of Nottingham and beyond, often when no one else would. Seeing the difference in a kitty who thought there was no hope ...
www.paypal.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:12 AM
ravinaspecter.bsky.social
I think @catsofyore.bsky.social needs to see these! 😻
shop.zandraillustration.com ✨ Zandra Illustration ➜ Shop Open 💙 @shop.zandraillustration.com · 6d
Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday 💙

Please think of me if you're looking for gifts or stocking stuffers for the animal-lover (especially CAT lover) in your life!

shop.zandraillustration.com

[ #cuteart #artshop ]
a photo of a sticker design featuring 4 ghost cats intertwined in a blue computer pop-up frame. the ghosts are each colored like Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black, to simulate the CMYK colors a printer uses. Each ghost also has tapering halftone dots demonstrating that the vinyl sticker's background is clear. a blue glitter enamel pin featuring stars and planets in space. A small white cat is floating in the center looking distressed with the words "existentially drifting" floating above and below it. A photo of new cat magnets in a variety of colors. The cats are designed to look like they are climbing over a piece of paper, with their back half obstructed. Twelve cat pins placed on top of various pink, cream, and chocolate-colored papers. The pins are each unique and themed after pastries and desserts, such as key lime pie, zebra cakes, pink sprinkle donuts, carrot cake, etc. A logo for the set “Pawtisserie Series 2” is in the upper right corner. The words "2025 Re-Release" are written in the upper left corner. There are colorful plastic stars around the pins as well as illustrated stars.
November 29, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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cameowood.com
Thrilled to share the Point Reyes Myriorama: a storytelling art deck inspired by the National Seashore and my love of Philip Pullman. I teamed up with artist Carrie Alyson of Aspenhearted. Preorder now for early 2026 delivery: www.pointreyesmyriorama.com
The Point Reyes Myriorama | 24-Card Illustrated Deck
Explore Point Reyes through 24 illustrated cards. Every edge lines up seamlessly to create infinite panoramic landscapes. Includes guidebook.
www.pointreyesmyriorama.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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jackattack.bsky.social
Time once again to rep my favorite place for giving: anelder.org - they supply food, firewood and supplies for traditional crafting to Navajo Elders. If you have the cash, please give these folks a hand.
November 27, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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covidsafersf.bsky.social
Thanks for the shout-out, @violetblue.bsky.social!
Threat Model, an invaluable resource for Covid-related news, free every Thursday.
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Covid: November 27, 2025 | Threat Model
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November 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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hollyqueenofspayeds.com
I've just updated the available cats page, we have some REALLY special kitties in and some of them have been waiting ages. Their forever home might be on your timeline, please share? 🥰
Moggies looking for homes
After hearing 50,000 times that we should put the available cats on the website, we’ve made a page! Hooray! However, it is still just me doing most of the work in the shelter. So there’…
hollysmerrymoggies.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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alyssaharad.bsky.social
I once asked a bookseller at a large indie store how many people would have to buy a book for it to get the attention of the store buyer and cause an additional order and they said: Three.
blipstress.bsky.social violet allen @blipstress.bsky.social · 11d
I see some book piracy discourse, and, to make a positive argument in favor of buying books, your marginal ability to influence what books get published and support the careers of writers you like is massive compared to most other forms of media.
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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cengaldre.com
I have been instructed to promote my shops. So I'm promoting my shops. I have briefly stopped working on new things and things I owe folks to do this. Please reward my ability to follow instructions by picking something up!

ko-fi.com/cmgaldre/shop
many colorful trivets available a small spoon perfect for hot drink mug scoopintg [;' another small spoon perfect for hot drink spooning
November 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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nimasprout.bsky.social
❄️Gingerbread Cottage with Mushrooms❄️

Acryla gouache painting on 4" circle

$100 (US shipping included)
DM to claim (Venmo/PayPal preferred)
Painting of gingerbread cottage with snow icing and cookie mushrooms
November 23, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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crits4cats.org
The little Holiday Treats are warming up so well, we’re all purring and even seeking pets after just a couple days. I think it’s been the long kitten season and seasonal depression, but I am still just not sure what their names should be. But they’re real cute & sweet and gonna be good cuddlers.
A little black and white tuxedo kitten with a cute black spot on her nose. A little grey and white tuxedo kitten in a fluffy donut cat bed A little grey and white tuxedo kitten in a fluffy white donut cat bed. A little grey kitten with soft looking fur sitting in a fluffy donut cat bed
November 23, 2025 at 1:06 AM
ravinaspecter.bsky.social
Guy at the grocery store was buying the tiniest clamshell of organic blueberries. Can you guess how much they cost?

$8.99
$8.99!!!!!

The other guy in line with me was as shocked as I was.
November 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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bbolander.bsky.social
big bugs bunny getting elmer fudd to marry him vibes in the white house currently i see
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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nocontexttrek1.bsky.social
Star Trek Voyager scene. We see the EMH Dr standing next to Neelix, a mostly bald humanoid alien with tall mohawk hair and ridged head that kind of looks like a hermit crab shell, and long lower cheek whiskers. They're standing in sick bay, Neelix is looking stumped, and the Doctor is standing next to him inquisitively looking at a tricorder. Closed caption reads, "Dizziness? Nausea? Unspeakable dread?"
November 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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maureenjohnsonbooks.com
Zohran flip your hair again we need healthcare get him to give us healthcare.
November 21, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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crits4cats.org
It’s hard to believe but the Auto Club family— mama Porsche & her now 7-month old kittens Ferrari, Mercedes, and Bentley— have had no applications. Not one for any of them. They’ve been growing up together in foster care, shy at first & needing a quiet home. Elkton, MD Apply crits4cats.petfinder.com
Mama cat Porsche (right), a brown tabby cat with big splashes of white, with her “mini me” daughter Mercedes. Young grey tabby cat Bentley with his brown tabby sister Ferrari. Mercedes, a young brown tabby cat with big splashes of white fur. Ferrari, a cute and round young brown tabby cat.
November 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM