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The Italian Christmas Donkey BQ
@tbqtalks.com
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I blog about pop culture, living with disability, and more. Read at https://www.tbqtalks.com. She/her. (aka The Brat Queen aka TBQ, accept no substitutes)

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The Best of 2025: 8 Pop Culture Highlights You Shouldn't Miss

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A banner featuring Noah Wylie, Josh Johnson, Ruth E Carter, Michael B Jordan, and Seth Meyers. The title says "The Best of 2025: 8 Pop Culture Highlights You Shouldn't Miss"
December 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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I decided that the goal of my lists is to talk about things I think are quality, things that spark joy, things that help, and things people should be aware of. #PopCulture Read more here: https://twp.ai/9PXuJI
Noah Wylie sitting at the back of an ambulance in The Pitt. Image courtesy of Warner Brothers.
December 10, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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This gift is great for both the person who had to go into the hospital and any caregiver who came with them. #Disability #ChronicIllness #GiftGuide

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White presents and sprigs of evergreen against a beige background. Across the center the title reads "20 Unique and Useful Gifts for Your Disabled and Chronically Ill Loved Ones"
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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One thing that folks with disabilities and chronic illnesses tend to do a lot is go to the hospital so it’s useful to have a bag that can hold all the necessities. #Disability #ChronicIllness #GiftGuide

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Golden wrapped presents on a gold background. The title across the bottom reads "20 Unique and Useful Gifts for Your Disabled and Chronically Ill Loved Ones"
December 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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The lack of screen glare on this gift is also helpful for those who have vision sensitivities, such as migraines. #Disability #ChronicIllness #GiftGuide

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A white background with dark blue snowflakes in the top left and bottom right corner. In the center is a picture of a woman wrapping presents. The title across the bottom reads "20 Unique and Useful Gifts for Your Disabled and Chronically Ill Loved Ones"
November 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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There was a clear benefit in how I felt in body and also spirit for having used the wipes so just as a concept I recommend trying them if you find regular washing to be difficult for you. #Disability #ChronicIllness

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A picture of a white bathroom with an inner picture of a woman washing her face. The text reads: Top Five Body Wipes To Use When You Can't Take A Shower. TBQTalks.Com
November 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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The great thing about this gift is that you can save your notes somewhere safe and can make them easily accessible to any loved ones involved in your healthcare. #Disability #ChronicIllness #GiftGuide

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A pink background with white paper stars and snowflakes on it. There are also differently colored wrapped presents. The title in the center reads "20 Unique and Useful Gifts for Your Disabled and Chronically Ill Loved Ones"
November 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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I bought mine back in 2022 and it's still going strong even with regular daily use #Disability #ChronicIllness #GiftGuide

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Two people wearing red sweaters exchange gifts in front of a Christmas tree. The title in the center reads "20 Unique and Useful Gifts for Your Disabled and Chronically Ill Loved Ones"
November 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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These headphones are great for letting you listen to music, podcasts, streaming movies, or anything else while lying down. #Disability #ChronicIllness #GiftGuide

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A blue wood panel background with white hearts and a white wrapped present with a blue ribbon. In the center is the title which reads "20 Unique and Useful Gifts for Your Disabled and Chronically Ill Loved Ones"
November 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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What I like about this model in particular is that it can be set for different kinds of pill schedules. #Disability #ChronicIllness #GiftGuide

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A background of multicolored presents. In the center we see a smaller picture of two Black women hugging as they exchange gifts. Beneath them is the title which reads "20 Unique and Useful Gifts for Your Disabled and Chronically Ill Loved Ones"
November 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Is it something that would make the person getting it go “Oh cool! I totally needed that!” or “Awesome, I didn’t even know that was a thing!” If so, it's on the list. #Disability #ChronicIllness #GiftGuide

Read the recommendations here: https://twp.ai/9PYJef
A background of a green Christmas tree with wrapped presents on the floor in front of it. The title across the bottom reads "20 Unique and Useful Gifts for Your Disabled and Chronically Ill Loved Ones"
November 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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These are gifts that speak to the needs that come with chronic illness or disability while not being, well, boring. #Disability #ChronicIllness #GiftGuide

Read the recommendations here: https://twp.ai/9PYJeg
A background of brown paper wrapped presents. The title across the bottom reads "20 Unique and Useful Gifts for Your Disabled and Chronically Ill Loved Ones"
November 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Important followup:
Two black cats curled up next to one another on top of a radiator. Fia, on the right, is using her sister, Zella's, butt as a pillow.
November 17, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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Zella and Fia have figured out that radiators make excellent butt warming devices.
Two black cats are on top of a radiator. The one on the left, Zella, looks at the camera as her picture is being taken. The one on the right, Fia, is asleep in happy warm kitty bliss.
November 17, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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Possibly the most ironic suggested AI prompt I've ever come across:
A suggested AI prompt which reads "Create b-roll for a sustainability film"
November 12, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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If you're stuck in a post surgery recovery and need something to help get you through, I'd recommend this no problem. #Disability #ChronicIllness

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A picture of a collection of multicolored washcloths and loofahs. The text reads: Top Five Body Wipes To Use When You Can't Take A Shower. TBQTalks.Com
November 7, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Bumped into two of my neighbors who told me they look for Fia and Zella sitting in front of the window shade every morning, because apparently their two little heads turn in unison to watch them walk by.
Two black cats who have seen that window shades exist but reject the premise because they have moved it aside so they can still look out of the window. Zella is the one closer to the camera.
October 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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All of the wipes tested came out even in terms of feeling cleaner compared to the baseline of the same amount of time without a shower or sponge bath. #Disability #ChronicIllness

Read the recommendations here: https://twp.ai/9PXFNq
A picture of serene bathroom setting with towels and lit teacandles. The text reads: Top Five Body Wipes To Use When You Can't Take A Shower. TBQTalks.Com
October 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Just gonna remind people the bar is so low that even the Joker hates Nazis.
Injustice: Zero Year Joker jerking a thumb towards himself as he says "I'm American. I @#$%#$@ HATE Nazis! I'm a homicidal maniac, not a traitorous bigot."
October 22, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Pack it in, we've found the greatest quote from the No Kings protests today:
One woman wearing a banana hat at a Tolland "No Kings" protest said, "I'm not a terrorist, I'm a banana."
October 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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For each wipe was judged key considerations for many of those dealing with chronic illness or disabilities: ease of use, how well it cleaned, how did it feel against the skin, and how did it smell. #Disability #ChronicIllness

Read the recommendations here: https://twp.ai/9PXFNj
A picture of a woman washing her face. The text reads: Top Five Body Wipes To Use When You Can't Take A Shower. TBQTalks.Com
October 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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How useful can body wipes be to help stay clean if washing with soap and water is too difficult? #Disability #ChronicIllness

Read the recommendations here: https://twp.ai/9PXFNk
A picture of container of wipes on a blue background. The text reads: Top Five Body Wipes To Use When You Can't Take A Shower. TBQTalks.Com
October 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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If you spend any time in the online disability and/or chronic illness community you’ll see a common theme is people lamenting just how much energy is needed to get clean. #Disability #ChronicIllness

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A picture of a woman washing her face. The text reads: Top Five Body Wipes To Use When You Can't Take A Shower. TBQTalks.Com
October 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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A test of which products actually help keep you clean if disability, chronic illness, or emergencies make it difficult to shower, shave, or wash your hair. #Disability #ChronicIllness

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A picture of a woman washing her face. The text reads: Top Five Body Wipes To Use When You Can't Take A Shower. TBQTalks.Com
October 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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This is what just *one* of my medications would cost me per year without insurance coverage. Which I'm finding out a not insignificant number of 2026 Medicare plans will not cover. Open enrollment is going to be so much fun, I can tell.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:55 AM