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Bethany/Ruth

@honeycrisp.bsky.social
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AuDHD napstronaut, cat lady, co-owner of #HMFC, doula, photographer, editor, & chronic illness collector, hyperfocused on my ME/CFS + MCAS courtesy of COVID. I have a song, a story, & a pair of Converse for every occasion. Tha mi ag ionnsachadh Gàidhlig.

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Bethany/Ruth @honeycrisp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
#MinCup26 is baaaack! (Vote for azurite!)
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Micah @rincewind.run · 25/08/2026
dolly parton taught millions of children to read dolly parton raised millions of dollars for cancer research and disaster relief dolly parton stood by the lgbtq community her entire life dolly parton personally helped fund the moderna vaccine if there was a right side of something she was on it
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Morgan Fairchild @morgfair.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Dr. Ruth Report, 8/23/26 drruth.substack.com/p/dr-ruth-re...
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Dr. Ruth Report, 8/23/26
Summer COVID wave. Long COVID with abnormal retinal blood vessels, brain perivascular spaces, and gut microbiome signatures during acute infection.
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Matthew Broberg-Moffitt (any/all) @mbrobergmoffitt.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
For #DisabilityPrideMonth please consider my food aversion acceptance cookbook and guide COLOR TASTE TEXTURE. Food aversions is a common comorbidity with so many disabilities (and primary with ARFID). I’m an Autistic classically trained chef and I want to help folx find what works for them.
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Color Taste Texture by Matthew Broberg-Moffitt: 9780593538593 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
An accessible family cookbook that offers solutions rather than tricks to empower the food-averse, autistic, and picky eater, with 46 recipes. This much-needed cookbook combines tips and techniques.....
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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
After 2+ years of requesting the CDC to stop using their misleading "all shades of blue" COVlD map, they have switched to using an ethical and sensible color scheme. This is a tremendous public health good that will save lives.
CDC COVlD map in new color scheme
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Bethany/Ruth @honeycrisp.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Popp(y)ing in for #StunDay with this stunner of a Himalayan blue poppy taken at Longwood Gardens today!
A bright Himalayan blue poppy with pink streaks and yellow pollen
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Bethany/Ruth @honeycrisp.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
@eve6.bsky.social my husband and I were talking about your hit song Closing Time the other day and we realized we had missed seeing you on here recently. Hope you and yours are doing okay, all things considered, and know that some elder emos are out here appreciating you!
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Mark Ungrin @mark-ungrin.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
🧵: New free, online course for educators: "First Do No Harm: What Every Educator Needs to Know about Children Experiencing Chronic Illness and Post-Viral Illnesses". Great people involved, and they have put tremendous effort into assembling and validating it all. Intro video...
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Long COVID in Children and Adolescents: A Mini Documentary
YouTube video by Chronic Allies
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Bethany/Ruth @honeycrisp.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
A massive shout-out to @capitalweather.bsky.social for keeping my school safe during the tornado warnings in MoCo this morning, as none of the staff received emergency alerts on our cell phones (despite being in the polygon). Thank you so much!
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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
I cannot reiterate enough with the frequency and gravity it deserves that every reinfection increases the cumulative risk of Long COVlD. Our PMC survey data (n>2,000) suggest it is rare to avoid LC after 5+ known infections. I'll talk more about that again Sunday night in Becky's Space.
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Elf M. Sternberg @elfsternberg.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
The Ford Pinto had a death rate of 85 people for 10 million cars sold. The Cybertruck hasn't sold 10 million, but the fatality rate so far maths out to 1,452 people killed per 10 million sold. The Cybertruck may be the deadliest road car, for the occupants, ever sold. fuelarc.com/evs/its-offi...
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It's Official: the Cybertruck is More Explosive than the Ford Pinto - FuelArc News
We now have a full year of data for the Cybertruck, and a strange preponderance of headlines about Cybertrucks exploding into flames, including several fatalities. That’s more than enough data to comp...
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Dr. Jen Irwin @drjenirwin.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
“This study reports that in utero SARS-CoV-2 viral exposure was associated with decreased cognitive skills in toddlers at age 2, and this association was mediated by cortical gray matter volumes in the newborn brain.” www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The COVID generation: the neurodevelopmental consequences of in-utero COVID-19 exposure
In historical viral epidemics, such as the H1N1 influenza and Zika viruses, prenatal exposures were correlated with risk for neuropsychiatric conditio…
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Bethany/Ruth @honeycrisp.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Hear me out, though - volume or thermostat numbers ending in 2, 7, or 0 are also acceptable bc 1 and 9 are basically 0; 3 needs to pick whether to round up or down; 4 and 6 might as well be 5; and 8 is profoundly untrustworthy since it's infinity trying to trick you into thinking it's small.
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a woman from schitt 's creek says so in front of a stack of suitcases
Alt: Alexis Rose from Schitt's Creek haughtily says, "So actually, you're welcome."
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Cen Galdre @cengaldre.com · 13/02/2026
"the whole system will crash" oh no, not the system where only the worst people alive have all the money and use it to buy children to sate their abhorrent desires and everybody else dies poor from cancer or at the hands of the state not that system what ever will we do without that system
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Bethany/Ruth @honeycrisp.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
We are still in COVID times. My first COVID infection permanently disabled me. Masking isn't an "extreme measure": it's the easiest way to protect myself and the people around me.
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Bethany/Ruth @honeycrisp.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
When I saw the text of this post, I assumed it was hyperbole because no one in their right mind would ever speak to an elected official *under oath* like this. But it turns out it's a TRANSCRIPTION.
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a man in a tie is standing in front of a sign that says `` what is going on ? ''
Alt: Jim Halpert from The Office yells, "what is going on???" while moving closer to the camera
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Andrea Pitzer @andreapitzer.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
When I got the contract to write a history of concentration camps in 2014, I hoped to keep the US from ending up here. That didn't work out! But now it's critical to understand how much is already in process and the enormity of what's coming. The sooner we act to stop it, the more people we'll save.
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Building the camps
The warehouseification of detention and initial thoughts on stopping it.
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Angus Johnston @angus.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
One of every thousand American residents has been taken into custody by ICE in the last year.
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the babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
ME: Lord, I just pray that you send a hedge of protection. GOD: Say less.
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The Daily Tism @thedailytism.com · 07/02/2026
The first cracks in 32-year-old Beth Hapworth’s plan reportedly began to show approximately 14.2 seconds into the visit, when Beth was shown an elderly three-legged ginger cat named Boo who had “those Puss in Boots eyes.”
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Autistic woman not ready to admit visit to animal shelter was a mistake
An autistic woman who thought she could simply view the cats and dogs at a local shelter and then leave without any cats or dogs is not yet ready to admit she was wrong, it has been confirmed.  The…
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Nome @nome.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Just because good news is worth celebrating: There is now a Prep medication that is an *every six month* injection. HIV has, effectively, a vaccination.
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Dr. Jenny Morber @jrmorber.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
When your kid will attend a school event in Canada under the US government of 2026
This is a letter sent to all parents of students attending a Model UN conference in Canada

“Out of an abundance of caution we’ve also developed a plan in case anyone is detained at the border.”
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mindflakes @mindflakes.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
If you ever see a cat in public it is your civic duty to assist that cat with whatever matters it is currently engaged in, regardless of legality or personal financial cost
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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.
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How ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are
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Andrew Male @andrewmale.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
This piece is… scary: www.forbes.com/sites/amirhu...
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An Agent Revolt: Moltbook Is Not A Good Idea
OpenClaw is a breakthrough AI assistant. Moltbook, its new social network for agents, is a security catastrophe waiting to happen. Here's why you should avoid it.
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Courtney Ellis @courtneyellis.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
If what we are trying to accomplish requires cruelty, perhaps we need to take a look at what we are trying to accomplish.
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Kate Strasdin @katestrasdin.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
The satin rouleaux that trim many an #1820s evening dress are so beautifully chunky. They represent so much labour, hand making the long robes of satin before applying them in loops around the sleeves and hem #MarylandHistoryCenter #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
Full length view of a pale blue and white striped silk gauze dress with long skirt and short puff sleeves. It has white silk satin rouleaux decorating the sleeves an hem in large intertwined loops with more satin trim across the bodice and a satin ribbon beltBodice detail of the 1820s striped silk gauze dress that shows the placement of the sarin applied on the bodice and looped around the sleevesHem detail of the 1820s striped silk gauze dress that shows how the large padded loops of satin decorate the bottom of the skirt
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Bethany/Ruth @honeycrisp.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Believe your eyes.
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
This is the first example I’ve seen of an American government using AI to meaningfully misrepresent actual events with the intent to deceive the public. We are at Stalinesque levels of propaganda. donmoynihan.substack.com/p/past-the-b...
two images of an arrest, one digitally altered by the White House to make it look like the arrestee is crying
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Thomas Leeper @thosjleeper.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
I guess this post escaped containment, so here's the local media with the partial, constantly updated list of closures. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-li...
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List of Minnesota businesses closing for Jan. 23 anti-ICE strike
First announced by faith leaders and unions on Jan. 13, Minnesota businesses have begun announcing plans to join the action.
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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 23/01/2026
A big step forward for WCK teams in Gaza! 🚚 We can now bring in delivery trucks loaded with fresh & frozen produce & protein from Egypt. This is a big step towards our goal of serving 1 million meals a day in Gaza & ensures we can keep supporting families with lifesaving meals. #ChefsForGaza
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Alexandra Gallant-Lee @alexandragallant.com · 20/01/2026
Very excited to tell you that you can now order a PRINT copy of my comic, BRAINS, about the beauty of thinking and perceiving, a love letter to the brain and my absolute rejection of so-called AI. I love brains, I just think they're neat. Now available for $15 from @radiatorcomics.bsky.social
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Brains | Radiator Comics
Radiator Comics distributes, produces, and promotes hand-made, self-published and small-press comics that focus on self-expression and storytelling. At the core of our mission is a commitment to incre...
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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
GOOD NEWS! Researchers have developed a nasally delivered, antibiotic-inactivated Bordetella pertussis (AIBP) vaccine that NOT ONLY prevents SEVERE disease BUT also CURBS bacterial TRANSMISSION. This NEEDLE-FREE AIBP platform could open the door to new vaccines against other respiratory bacteria.
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borderless @borderless.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
They don't have capacity to terrorize more than 2-3 cities at a time. Which means they rotate teams to new cities without relief. Which means consistent resistance by fresh activists in each new city will break them over time. Which means if you're city's not occupied, rest up and get ready.
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Bethany/Ruth @honeycrisp.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
We just did a fire drill at my school during which one of the three-year-olds shouted, "I AM SO WORRIED THERE'S A PRETEND FIRE," and welcome to what my anxiety feels like.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
finally, we're living through precedented times
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Bethany/Ruth @honeycrisp.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
My child's history teacher emailed everyone just now to say that over the next few weeks they'll be learning about the basic principles of the US Constitution, including the rule of law, separation of powers, and checks and balances.
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a man with a mustache is making a funny face
Alt: Pedro Pascal laughing hysterically and then switching to crying hysterically
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Conor Browne @brownecfm.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Extremely important study, with very concerning implications for the future. The COVID generation: the neurodevelopmental consequences of in-utero COVID-19 exposure. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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The COVID generation: the neurodevelopmental consequences of in-utero COVID-19 exposure
In historical viral epidemics, such as the H1N1 influenza and Zika viruses, prenatal exposures were correlated with risk for neuropsychiatric conditio…
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Andy Diggle @andydiggle.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
30 Rock "What a week" meme:
"What a year, huh?"
"Lemon, it's January 3rd."
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Michael Kagan @michaelgkagan.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
I feel like I haven’t even been properly lied to about the purposes of this war
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Thomas “Scary” Fuchs 🎃👻💀 @thomasfuchs.at · 16/05/2025
I always think of this when someone says they do everything with AI now
Google search for “bees in my computer”, yielding the “AI Overview” of “Bees can be present in desktop computers built after the mid-2000s, but only at a microscopic level. These bees are a special breed of Apis Arithmeticam that perform basic computations in the CPU.”

(This was a few months ago, I think they fixed it.)
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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Just once I'd like to wake up to people freaking out for good reasons
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We Are CASA @wearecasa.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
🎉VICTORY FOR TPS HOLDERS! 🎉 A federal court has restored TPS for people from Honduras, Nicaragua, & Nepal, bringing relief, stability, & hope to thousands of families. When communities fight back, justice wins. We celebrate today, and keep pushing for permanent protections for all TPS holders
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Bethany/Ruth @honeycrisp.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
I, too, was disheartened by my college pal Brett's review for many of the same (and some additional) reasons as @dwcongdon.com. In case anyone's looking for a different faith-based take, please read this ever-evolving piece by a more recent acquaintance of mine, Jeffrey Overstreet.
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Wake Up Dead Man — a review in progress
Rian Johnson's third film in the Knives Out series is not only my favorite of the series — it's one of the most provocative films about Christian faith I've seen in many years.
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Bethany/Ruth @honeycrisp.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Welp, I got "enfeebled." In related news, the first thing I'm doing in 2026 is installing a new license plate because COVID permanently disabled me.
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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
🎶"It's beginning to look a lot like... COVID"🎶
"It's beginning to look a lot like... COVlD"

National COVlD-19 Risk Table (U.S.)

Number of People		Chances Anyone is Infectious			
1				1.5%	
2				3.0%	
3				4.4%	
4				5.9%	
5				7.3%	
10				14.0%	
15				20.2%	
20				26.0%	
25				31.4%	
30				36.4%	
50				53.0%	
75				67.7%	
100				77.9%	
200				95.1%	
300				98.9%
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Dave Bulmer @demontomatodave.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
For god's sake read a book, it's an emergency
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Betty Reid Soskin, the National Park Service’s oldest ranger, has died. She was 104.
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Betty Reid Soskin, Oldest U.S. Park Ranger and Trailblazing Historian, Dies at 104 | KQED
Betty Reid Soskin, the nation’s oldest National Park Service ranger and a pioneering historian at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, devoted her life to preserving Black histo...
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Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans. 🧵 1 of 9
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