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@iowaizzy.bsky.social
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Storyteller, lyrical writer, avid reader, family epidemiologist (not by choice), multi-cultural cook 🇺🇦

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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Had a dance with my son at his wedding this weekend to “Las Mañanitas” by Vincente Fernandez. I sing this to him on his birthday every year. He said, “I don’t know how to dance to this.” I said, “follow me,” and we went full Carole Burnett on it (being silly) and had a blast!
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
At a wedding this weekend, I was in an N95 and had someone say, “Take off the mask, you’re outdoors,” as I was getting ready to enter the venue. This person has no clue as to why I was in an N95. No curiosity either. I’m guessing they just made an assumption followed up by an incorrect judgement.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
My weight in the morning is NOT the same as my weight fully clothed at a doctor’s office. If you want to chart my real weight, accept what I tell you. I don’t need the added pressure of an incorrect, overinflated number being called out in the hallway or your best “guess-timate”
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
If I show up to your urgent care with a cut on my finger in an N95 mask, you can bet I’m not taking it off so you can get an oral temperature. Arguing w/me and then writing, “Patient is non-compliant and declines temperature reading,” is unhelpful. Bring back taking a temp reading on the forehead.
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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Ignorance happens. Sometimes stuff is confusing and you don’t know what’s true or not. But listen, if you side with the people attacking LIBRARIES, you’re an asshole. You’re not ignorant. You’re not confused. You’re an asshole.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Absolutely LOVE this. Rachel Maddow’s 82 yo mother protesting yesterday.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
As a sharecropper in 1930’s Texas, my dad’s access to books as a child was a weekly mobile library in a wagon. He’d hire himself out at 10 years old to plow. Best part was he’d be free to think about what he’d read because the mule knew what to do. It was a luxury. He never stopped reading…
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Good Vibes for 2025: Libraries are funded partly by how we use their services. Want to keep libraries viable & available in these times of cutbacks? Check out books on a regular basis. Visit their website - see the events & attend them. We’re fortunate to have libraries - let’s keep ‘em funded.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
A favorite from Apr 5 protests
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
To the world: We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom. —With love, Your American allies.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Knowing this would happen, my hubby and I bought two iPhone 16s in December, along with a new TV (ours was 10 years old). Used car purchased last week. No way to dodge the prices for groceries, clothes and household goods, however. Buckle up buttercup.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
I used to always think that the phrase, “Nero fiddled while Rome burned,” was a metaphor. Never thought I’d have an opportunity to witness that in real time. Except, “He golfed while America burned,” is what I got.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Good Vibes for 2025: This year, through DonorsChoose, our family has supported teachers’ hopes & dreams for their students. Bilingual books, headphones, reading & writing curriculum and much more. We need HOPE these days & this is one way we’re fostering the Light.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
#auhdhd Welp, just diagnosed with AuADHD at the same time my hubby received diagnosis of dementia. I’m 68 and he’s 79. This is going to be interesting…
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
One of these things is not like the others
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
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Danielle Beckman @daniellebeckman.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
I take pride in being a 'COVID alarmist' because my concerns are entirely grounded in scientific evidence. I discuss what I observe through the microscope. The 'Covid alarmists' community consists of individuals who have chosen to stick with science.
The Covid Alarmists Were Closer to the Truth Than Anyone Else
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Saw this and it really hit home: “Sorry we have to raise children in these dystopian times.” “Never feel sorry for raising dragon slayers in a time where are actual dragons.” BE A DRAGON SLAYER.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Had a therapy session this week. Spent 15 mins stress talking about current US events. Didn’t realize my therapist had been purposely avoiding all news since Nov 5th. I freaked her the f*#k out. My bad.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Once, I was walking out of a local convenience store and the clerk said, “See you next time!” Weirdly, I responded quickly with: not if I see you first. *sigh* At 67 yo my inner teenager lives on to be a pain in the ass
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
www.facebook.com/reel/5586238... She talks about meeting your body where it’s at now. I can totally relate.
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21K views · 1.2K reactions | Start by being kinder to yourself. #littlemissdiagnosed | By Erin Nance | Facebook
Start by being kinder to yourself. #littlemissdiagnosed
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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
We’re here for you, more than ever. Please help spread our page far and wide many are desperately seeking reliable updates on public health, especially regarding bird flu, COVID-19, and tuberculosis. No one can silence us when it comes to sharing crucial health news. Together, we stay strong!
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Heard today: The people that turned in Anne Frank were FOLLOWING the law. The people that were hiding her were BREAKING the law. Just a reminder that laws are not always a moral compass.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
I just helped a classroom on DonorsChoose. Support a classroom in need today. Our children are the future. In dystopian times, let’s raise dragon slayers in a time of dragons.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
My niece has taken up baking sourdough bread. She calls the starter, “Fernandough.” Cracks me up everytime she’s got a story about Fernandough.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
I’ve been going to the same two fast food places for years now. Same folks at the windows & counters - largely Hispanic. That was Friday. The following day - Saturday - not a one in sight. All new people - all white.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Don’t know how it happened, but it appears my sons are sharing their locations w/me on their iPhones. In the 70’s there was a PSA that said, “It’s 10 pm, do you know where your children are?” So, yeah. I do. Not something my mom coulda said at the time. LOL
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Made hot & sour soup - and wow, good but spicy. Had to combine it with a wonton soup for the perfect level of spicy. Have since made alterations to the recipe to make it less spicy next time.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Hearing a lot these days about the popularity of Korean dramas? Do yourself a favor & check into them. My best tip is to start with at Netflix with “Crash Landing on You”. It’s was super popular outside of Korea. Excellent acting/great music. If you like that - there’s way more to make life better.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A list of things to do if immigration officers come to your home (or place of work).
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
My son is 2nd Gen American (grandad born in Mexico). He’s current military & confident he’ll be ok in light of Trump’s immigration policy. Wonder if he still feels that way after what happened yesterday with the military vet who was caught up in an ICE raid. As a mom, I’m not at all confident
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
I’m the Keeper of Family Lore (genealogy &stories). So I created a YouTube channel, “Porch Stories,” where I sit on my front porch & share those stories. I figured I’d do that for my kids & grandkids. I’d give anything to have footage of my own granny laughing & telling stories.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Took this pic of my son in the Rome Colosseum back in 2000. Has always been a fav.
Pic from 2000 of a young man in a gladiator style stance. He’s on a marble pedestal, backlit by the light of the inside arena of the Rome colosseum.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
I really like B&W photos…left is V of BTS…right is my kiddo. Do you have a favorite B&W?
V, of BTS, taking a black and white selfie in the mirror with a 35mm camera.Young man, in the military, using a mirror to take a black & white selfie with a 35mm camera.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Grew up learning how to cook your basic meat, potatoes and veggies. I’ve branched out in the past 5 years. Pan-Asian mostly. I mastered Kung Pao chicken in Dec and today was Hot & Sour Soup. Ramen & kimchi fried rice are weekly staples. My Iowa farm boy hubby is impressed.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
It’s only week one…I don’t know that I have enough coffee for 207 more…
V of BTS drinking a cup of coffee and looking either surprised or disgusted.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
With the world as it is, hubs & I began to find our normal TV viewing depressing, poorly written too. We dipped a toe into Korean TV/Movies a few years ago. We watch w/subtitles. It’s been a delight and a good antidote to current events. Romcoms/fantasy/some drama. Excellent acting/writing.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
www.facebook.com/reel/1308079...
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585K views · 99K reactions | rest, feel, laugh, create, connect, care, repeat - that’s my game plan for now, gang. #comedy #peptalk with @taradefrancisco #rootingforyou #2025 | Tara DeFrancisco
rest, feel, laugh, create, connect, care, repeat - that’s my game plan for now, gang. #comedy #peptalk with @taradefrancisco #rootingforyou #2025.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Good Vibes for 2025: My niece is a single foster mom and today had a 2 mo old placed with her. You better believe that girl’s getting an amazing stroller to get that little guy out and about in this world. Tía Izzy is my name and I’m bringing the light today!
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Boy, catching up yesterday on BlueSky trying to avoid reading about TFG was like dodging traffic on a busy highway. Today’s much better. People putting out joy, hope and moving forward. Maybe one day I’ll dive back into news with TFG, but that day is not today.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
It’s January and I feel a need to change things up. My husband knows what this means: moving furniture. I moved waaay too much as a kid. My roots were shallow. Moving rooms around kind of scratches the itch from those early years.
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Farming While Beige @sylvanaquafarms.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Quick guide to remaining sane for the next four years youtube.com/shorts/HsoGM...
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Quick guide to remaining sane for the next four years #politics #survivingmaga
YouTube video by Sylvanaqua Farms
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Part of my vetting process for folks following me (and they aren’t a lot, by any means) is checking their bio. But I also see who they follow too. If you’re a guy w/a snazzy pic (w/a dog usually) & following only women, that’s a block for me.
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Little Bits of Wit & Wisdom @danrofohio.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Be careful about using lists. I occasionally check Clearsky.app to see what lists I am on, and I just did that. I am included on two lists of MAGA accounts to block. I am NEVER Trump and anti-MAGA. I always have been and always will be. I'm sure many more people who don't belong are on those lists.
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MrsEmilyFinch @mrsemilyfinch.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Mary Oliver bringing truth this morning. @maryoliverdaily.bsky.social
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
It’s kinda jarring when FB tells me I have memories with my brother who passed away in December. **sigh** Lots more of these to come, unfortunately. He and I made a lot of memories.
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iowaizzy.bsky.social @iowaizzy.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Immigration raids prompted a talk about my concerns w/son stationed in Texas. He’s of Latinx heritage. He says everyone he meets think he’s either from somewhere in the Mediterranean or India. Plus he has a military ID. He’s not worried. The fact I had to even have a confab about this sucks.
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