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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 42m

I wait till the end of October every year to get my covid and flu shots. It keeps effectiveness high further into the the indoor socializing season, when cases of both have historically spiked. I get my semi-annual covid shot at the same time. Halloween is a good aide-memoir.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 1h

…she was safe—BBS's and AOL had chat, but most kids didn't yet, so she didn't get the 24/7 bullying that girls, especially, get now. I didn't have to deal with agonizing over "What's the right age to give her a phone?", or worry about adult predators in kids' and teens' chatrooms. It's so scary now.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 1h

Your nephew and my daughter must be close to the same age—she's 45 now. I think it's *much* harder to raise kids to be whole and safe now. I'm so grateful that I raised my kid in the 1980s and 90s, before phones and chat groups were ubiquitous. She was bullied in school, but when she came home…

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 3h

I’m watching a very old episode of What’s My Line on YouTube. The guest was from San Francisco, and they had to guess her occupation. A panelist started her question “Since San Francisco is such a gay city…” Gay had a totally different meaning in 1959, so nobody reacted—at all. But I cracked up! 😂

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 5h

Is her lipstick smudged, or did that lip job go wrong?

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 5h

I had to look up terrain theory to find out what it even was – I never heard of it. Wikipedia has it on its page about Germ Theory Denialism. That tells you all you need to know. 🙄

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 5h

Takes less than 1 minute of your time to listen to this inspiring speech about #BannedBooksWeek – it's worth the time.

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 9h

Exclusive: Donald Trump is considering striking Iran before the midterms, hoping to show progress in the war and lower gas prices, @nancyayoussef.bsky.social and @jonlemire.bsky.social report.

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Trump Is Considering a Plan to Strike Iran Before the Midterms

Pentagon planners are weighing options though no final decision has been made.

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God @thegodshow.com · 9h

Trump doesn’t want his voters thinking about insanely high gas prices. He wants them fantasizing about millions of Democrats being killed in Los Angeles and San Diego. If you watch the full clip, it’s 100% intentional.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 5h

I know he has a germ phobia, but equating dirty doorknobs with lawlessness is a bit much. The empty places in his deteriorating brain are getting larger..... 🙄

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 5h

Take all the time you need! Hope you come back refreshed and feeling better. Hugs!

Black words on mottled brown background: Sometimes, you just have to curl up with your blankie until you feel better.

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it's an uncivil war @lucyksy.bsky.social · 7h

Don't kid yourself. If you don't vote you are voting. For Trump.

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Love Wins Always @lovewinzalways.bsky.social · 6h

Plain and simple: our governmental system was not built to withstand a president armed with the pardon power *and* SCOTUS' immunity ruling. Unless SCOTUS backpedals, we have a king with a lawless army (ICE), and another king in waiting (Vance) whose lawlessness would make Trump look like a piker.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 6h

Perfect! 👏👏👏 But how do we tame that shrew in the White House? (And I don't mean Melania – this shrew is a male, and a particularly vicious one.)

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

Ken Paxton: "Pray that we will be delivered from socialism and capitalis-- ahm, from communism"

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 6h

I know. It's really frightening.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 6h

Spreads discourse? You discuss things with people, and that's a problem to this person. That sure shows the level of their intelligence.🙄 🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️🙇‍♀️

Definition of discourse:

discourse 1of2 noun
dis course (di-skors *» ) di-skors

1. verbal interchange of ideas:
political discourse

"... public discourse, the lifeblood of a healthy civic society."
—Ariel Rosenblum

especially: CONVERSATION
"That word doesn't have much use in ordinary discourse."
"... visitors ... with whom he engaged in lively discourse."
—Anne Stevens

2.
a: formal and orderly and usually extended expression of thought on a "gave discourse on the state of the film industry"

broadly: expression of ideas
"There are thoughtful critiques of the show and the discourse around it to be made."
—Keith Phipps

b: linguistics : connected speech or writing longer than a sentence

3. a mode of organizing knowledge, ideas, or experience that is rooted in language and its concrete contexts (such as history or institutions)
academic discourse, religious discourse
"the critical discourse around his art"

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

wow -- Fox Business is now treating Trump's completely made up economic boasts as though they are factual. Note the citation here -- "The White House" Reminder that the entire US economy is about $32t. If we really had $21t flowing in, you'd notice it Fox thinks their viewers are really dumb

Fox Biz screencap that says: "$21 TRILLION INVESTMENTS POURING INTO THE US"

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Bix, Fella @bix.bsky.social · 7h

#Michigan Not all of us made millions being a politician, and care about the cost of coffee and other groceries.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 7h

LOL I use a 3rd party keyboard on my phone and iPad. It's much easier and faster than the built-in one – but since they added AI to it, it decides what *it* thinks I wanted to say and puts that, even when I type correctly! Agh! 🙄

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 8h

I'm not at all convinced he was chosen by the electorate. After he tried to manipulate the 2020 results (in several ways) and failed, he started finding ways to ensure he didn't lose the next time. Seems odd that he won all the swing states and only by just enough to forestall recounts.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 8h

*creepy They added AI and now my autocorrect doesn't just fix spelling, it decides what it thinks I wanted to say and changes it to that, even if I typed perfectly!

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 8h

Also note that there's an inconspicuous white line marked on the ground – and that Trump keeps glancing down to make sure he doesn't drift across it. With an escort on his other side to keep him from drifting in that direction, this is the first time he's walked in a straight line in months.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 8h

I have to ask – is that real or AI? I don't doubt that horribly creep smile could be genuine! But it would be such an easy prompt that anyone could create it. I hate having to wonder if anything is real. At my age (👵🏻) it's hard getting used to knowing I can't simply believe my own eyes any more.

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Mincepies @mincepies8888.bsky.social · 8h

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 9h

*INNATE creativity! Thanks a lot, autocorrect, I meant what I typed! 😠

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Mockery is far more effective than outrage with Trump. His ego cannot handle it.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Oh I missed the little account name on top and thought you had posted it. Good, I'm glad it's someone else! It is a funny story, though! And it might be real. I've said some smart-ass things in situations like that, like the one I mentioned.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Wait, I don't want the basement of the White House damaged! Oh, you meant Mar-a-lago! Go! They can use our federal tax money to pay for all that pipe, we're paying for all the vanity crap anyway, what's a little more.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The person running this accoun isn't even the same one who started it. This one tries hard and does well—but they don't have the inmate creativity the first one did. If this administration is making major changes to any program for consumers, it's much more likely to be detrimental than helpful.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I hope your daughter is okay! I was being checked one day, and when they got to that question I said "I know who it is, but I won't speak that name!" They didn't say anything but they accepted that answer. ... But I like your daughter's answer better!

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The restaurant is not closed - we just don’t serve food anymore

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It's obviously a panicked aster!

Cartoon of girl looking panicky,her eyes very wide and appearing to be screaming. Although her hair is black, unlike the flower, it is all standing on end, spread out around her head looking very much like the pointed petals spread out around the aster.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

PETA rarely adopts out animals because they don't believe in the concept of "companion animals". They think they're doing them a favor by killing them! Follow the links to other Snopes articles about STEALING pets to kill them!! Most can't be proven because they cover their tracks, but they do it.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I wonder—since a kitty that age wouldn't usually need a bath (or be that dirty!)—whether s/he's a foundling. I choose to believe that these folks cared enough to rescue what we would have called in those days a "stray cat", and are cleaning him or her up to become part of their loving family!

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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Trump, who has long denounced mail-in voting and sought for months to restrict it because, he claims, it is "inherently corrupt," urges Republicans to vote by mail. @timbalk.bsky.social Evan Gorelick www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...

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Trump, Critic of Voting by Mail, Urges Republicans to Do It in Midterms

It was the latest mixed messaging from President Trump, who regularly votes by mail, but has made baseless claims that the practice is “inherently corrupt.”

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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

In 2019, Trump was forced to cancel plans to hold the G7 at his own golf club amid GOP objections to self dealing. In 2026, he will hold the G20 at his own golf club and the critics have gone silent. How Trump has moved the ethical line in his second term. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/u...

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How Trump Moved Ethical Lines With His Ads, Businesses and Summits

The president’s decision to hold an international summit at his own private golf club, an idea rejected in his first term, illustrates how much he has shattered norms.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 18/05/2026

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “We are the first college class of the A.I. era — ChatGPT arrived on campus about two months after we did,” writes Theo Baker, a graduating senior at Stanford. “For all of us, A.I. has permanently changed how we think and behave.”

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Opinion | What A.I. Did to My College Class

Lessons from the first graduating A.I. class.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I'm applauding that too! 👏👏👏 🙌🙌🙌 (but I have to say it...his hair needs mowing)

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Mary (geographile) @geographile.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Wow. Not enough people get to hear this.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I've read so many times that people who are struggling still support giving everything away to the rich because they believe their ship will come in someday and then they'll be among the rich who are getting it all—but I was always skeptical that people could be *that* naive. I guess I was wrong.🤷‍♀️

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

...swing states to ensure he didn't lose again. He won all 7, with fairly narrow margins—just enough. Votes were found—or misplaced. Dem majority votes weren't certified. Registrations were canceled for spurious reasons. Poor and Black voters were intimidated. "The people" did not choose Trump.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I'm 79 and educated (BA and past Mensa member), and I don't believe a majority of Americans chose to vote for Trump: I have strong doubts that the 2024 election was free and fair. After 2020, when Raffensperger refused to "find" those 11K votes, Trump was determined to engineer mechanisms in…

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Economy? He doesn't even know what the word means, just like he didn't know "grocery" or "affordability". He doesn't understand economics. His niece Mary Trump said he paid someone to take the SAT for him—I'd be very surprised if he didn't use the same strategy in his classes at Fordham and Wharton.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I moved to Maryland decades ago, long before there was such a thing as a red or blue state. So I'm very grateful that I happened to end up in a state where the leadership is solid Dem (all statewide offices + a veto-proof majority in both houses), and protects its residents (not just citizens):

Can any Marylander who wants a COVID-19 vaccine get one?

Maryland residents have a variety of ways to obtain vaccines for themselves and their children, and should speak to their health care provider about what is best. The Maryland Department of Health is working closely with our partners to ensure the vaccine is widely accessible across Maryland, including the Maryland Vaccine Program.

Do you need a prescription to get a COVID-19 vaccine?

Marylanders do not need a prescription for a COVID-19 vaccine. Immunizations are available from many providers statewide, including pharmacists who are authorized under Maryland law to give vaccines without a prescription to individuals 3 years and older. Contact your pharmacy or health care provider prior to making an appointment to ask about vaccine availability and requirements.

Does private insurance cover the COVID-19 vaccine?

Yes, in most cases. Under Maryland's Vax Act, state law requires regulated health plans to cover immunizations, including COVID-19 vaccines, with no cost sharing. Maryland is unable to regulate self-funded health insurance plans, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Tricare, or Veterans Administration benefits under federal law. However, America's Health Insurance Plans recently announced a commitment by health plans to continue coverage of COVID vaccines through 2027.

Does Medicaid cover the COVID-19 vaccine?

Yes. Maryland Medicaid, both the HealthChoice Maryland managed care and fee-for-service programs, covers the COVID-19 vaccine for its participants. As federal vaccine policy changes, the Maryland Department of Health will provide updates about any changes to the way Medicaid customers access vaccines.

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

He doesn't think we're stupid, because he doesn't think about us at all – we're not the ones he's addressing. He's talking to his cult, and *they* will believe his word salad no matter how nonsensical it is.

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Mincepies @mincepies8888.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

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Flyaway (she/her) @flyaway.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I usually enjoy that type of discussion, but right now I'm not interested in how we got here. We have a clear and present danger *right now*, and what happens next month will shape our future – or determine if we even have one. That's all I'm focused on right now.

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