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Post 1/3 For #BannedBooksWeek, I'll share titles that are often banned because their content presents inconvenient truths about death, dying, and grief. Starting us off, I'm nostalgic to share the most impactful book of my young life: "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson. 🌿🧵

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Queer Liberation Library @queerliblib.bsky.social · 16h

In 2025, 39% of challenged books represent the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people and people of color. This isn't just censorship. It's an attack on our communities! Read banned books. Help us continue fighting for equal access to knowledge. 🏳️‍🌈📚

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 04/10/2026

Not big on selfies (#GenX lol) but with a birthday on the horizon, why not? Working with mortality teaches you to wear bright colors, celebrate getting older, & savor being right here, right now. Grateful for another trip around the sun! ☀️ #SundaySelfPortrait #DeathDoula #EndOfLifePlanning

A close-up selfie of a bald man with a neatly trimmed silver beard and goatee, looking warmly into the camera. He wears unique glasses with blue, red, and yellow geometric frames, earlobe plugs, and a vibrant peach, teal, and grey botanical-print shirt. The background shows a bright, cozy room with tiled floors and several green house plants in the sunlight.

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 02/10/2026

Have you talked with your loved ones or chosen family about your end-of-life healthcare preferences? Where are you in the process?. 🤍 #endoflifeplanning #deathdoula 1️⃣ Yes, all set & documented! 2️⃣ Started the conversation. 3️⃣ Not sure where to start. 📊 Show results

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 01/10/2026

Post 1/2 In Arizona, green burials skip embalming fluids and vaults, allowing bodies to naturally return to the earth. But that's not the only eco-option available to us here. 🧵 #greenburial

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 30/09/2026

Currently reading Briefly, Perfectly Human by Alua Arthur, and the quote deeply resonated with me. It captures the heartbeat of why I want to do this work: everyone deserves to be truly seen and valued, especially as they approach the end of life. 🤍 #deathdoula #bookstagram #amreading

A square text graphic on a warm gold to dark brown gradient background. Framed by thin borders and large quotation marks, white text reads: "You are seen. You are heard. Your life matters. Your death will too." Below the quote, smaller text reads: "Alua Arthur, Briefly, Perfectly Human".

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 29/09/2026

Common question: Do I need a doula if I already have hospice? Hospice provides essential medical, nursing, and clinical care. Doulas offer non-medical emotional, practical, and holistic support—working alongside hospice to keep your wishes centered. 🤍 #deathdoula #hospice #endoflifeplanning

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 28/09/2026

Post 1/3 October is around the corner and that means new space for pro bono work is available! If you or someone you love needs a little extra professional support right now, I can help. AND - all these services work well as online meetings, so you don't even need to be in/near Phoenix! 🧵👇

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 26/09/2026

Lured by #nostalgia, my wife and I invested 15 cents each for a piece of Bazooka bubblegum while we were out today, mostly to see if there’s still a #comic in each piece. Good news: there is! Bad news: pretty sure AI is writing them now. #Dammit, @bazookajoe! Is nothing sacred? #AIFails 🙈🙅‍♂️

A small, slightly crinkled Bazooka Joe comic wrapper resting on a brown speckled countertop.
Text and Content Description:
Header: "SERIES 4: 34 OF 46" alongside the title "BAZOOKA JOE and his GANG™" featuring a portrait of Bazooka Joe in his eye patch and cap.
Comic Panels:
Panel 1: Two figures in a small red rowboat near a massive ocean liner call out, "AHOY! CAN WE COME ABOARD?" A voice from the ship shouts back, "NO! GET OUT OF HERE!"
Panel 2: Bazooka Joe points towards the ship and asks, "ARE YOU THE CAPTAIN OF THIS SHIP?" A voice answers, "NO!"
Panel 3: The figure in the small rowboat stands up and shouts, "THEN SHOW RESPECT FOR YOUR SUPERIOR I'M CAPTAIN OF THIS SHIP!"
Fortune Box: "FORTUNE: YOU ARE ABOUT TO MAKE A DISCOVERY THAT WILL BE OF HELP TO YOU LATER IN LIFE."
Footer: "ENTER THIS CODE AT BAZOOKAJOE.COM ➔ 36900906"

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 26/09/2026

Post 1/2 So to recap: disenfranchised grief is real. It matters to name it because its pain is often compounded by a lack of validation. The grieving person doesn't just lose something or someone; they also lose access to the rituals, support systems, and social permission that help them heal.🧵

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 25/09/2026

A quiet moment at the threshold of day. Simply sharing the sunrise is a reminder of how natural transitions can be when we allow ourselves to sit quietly and witness them. Are you creating space for quiet moments in your week? #DeathDoula #GriefSupport #Sunrise #QuietMoments #CatsOfBluesky

A silhouette of a cat sitting on a windowsill, gazing out a dark multi-pane grid window at a soft sunset sky. Outside, silhouetted palm fronds, trees, and streetlights are visible against a gradient of warm orange, yellow, and blue twilight.

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 25/09/2026

Not all grief gets a card, flowers, or a funeral. Disenfranchised grief happens when society doesn't recognize or validate your loss, leaving you to mourn in silence. Your pain is real, even when the world doesn't name it. 🧵 1/3 #disenfranchisedgrief #griefsupport #deathdoula

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 24/09/2026

Did you know that different types of grief exist? One form is disenfranchised grief, which happens when a loss isn't socially acknowledged or validated. Tomorrow, we'll dive deeper into what this looks like. 🕯️ #griefsupport #deathdoula #disenfranchisedgrief

A graphic with white text on a gold and dark brown gradient background framed by thin gold borders and large quotation marks. The top text reads: Not all grief is acknowledged with cards, flowers, or a funeral. Some grief isn't acknowledged at all." The bottom italicized text reads: "Disenfranchised grief refers to a loss that isn't socially recognized or openly validated by the world around us.

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 23/09/2026

Post 1/2 What is a death vigil? During a person's final hours, an end-of-life doula helps hold space and craft a peaceful physical & emotional environment. We manage the room atmosphere so loved ones can focus entirely on connection and presence. 🧵 #deathdoula #endoflifecare

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 22/09/2026

Our culture shrouds death in mystery. Let's pull off the shadows together. If your question is too personal, DM me. #deathdoula #endoflife #griefsupport

A graphic with white serif text on a warm gold and dark brown gradient background. The text reads: "Talking about mortality isn't easy, but having a safe, non-judgmental space to ask questions makes all the difference. What's one question about end-of-life planning you've always wanted to ask? Drop it below. No question is too small."

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 20/09/2026

The insight here - well it’s what #poets do best and in this case, uniquely. #Bravo

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 19/09/2026

Amazing work! Death salons led by Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ doulas are creating safe spaces to discuss mortality, grief, and end-of-life care. By addressing cultural stigmas, systemic barriers, and traditions, they’re helping marginalized communities embrace death on their own terms. 🌿✨

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 19/09/2026

Post 1/2 3 essential advance directive documents every adult needs: ✅ Healthcare Power of Attorney ✅ Living Will ✅Mental Health Care POA In AZ, access free forms online (tinyurl.com/cjsc24pv) and upload them to the AZ Healthcare Directives Registry (AzHDR). 🧵 #endoflifeplanning #deathdoula

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Life Care Planning | Attorney General's Office

Life Care Planning is an important task for all of us, whether young or old, healthy or facing challenges. Through increased awareness and access to information, Arizonans of all ages can make their c...

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 18/09/2026

Did you know? Death doulas and hospice teams aren't competitor. We’re actually teammates. 🤝 Together, we combine medical expertise with continuous personal support for the dying and their circle of care. #DeathDoula #HospiceCare #EndOfLifeCare

Infographic titled "Myth vs. Fact: Death Doulas & Hospice Teams." The graphic clarifies that death doulas complement clinical care rather than replace medical staff. A comparison table highlights that hospice nurses handle medical care, pain/symptom management, and medications, while death doulas provide non-medical emotional, spiritual, and practical support.

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 17/09/2026

1/6 Hello, BlueSky! 👋End-of-life care is a mosaic crafted from shards of memory, grief, and transition. Want to know what inspired me to help the dying and their circles of care navigate the journey with dignity and intention? Read on for a look at my journey. 🧵 #deathdoula #endoflifeplanning

A close-up photo of a mosaic sculpture displaying a dark silhouette framed by irregular stained glass pieces. The glass transitions from cool cobalt blues and teals at the top to rich purples, magentas, and amber reds near the bottom as light shines through.

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 16/09/2026

As I craft my life’s third act, I'm taking on a new role: offering services as a Death Doula. Navigating end-of-life transitions is profoundly personal, and my goal is to provide grounded, compassionate support to the dying and their circles of care loved so no one has to walk this path alone. 🧵

A close-up photograph of a vintage wooden-framed hourglass sitting slightly tilted on a ground covered in gravel and pebbles. Blue sand in the upper glass chamber flows through the center neck into the lower chamber, which holds pink sand. Beams of light shine down from the top right corner against a softly blurred, natural background.

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 23/08/2026

Yes - you could be a #humanist and not even know it.. This new #HumanistsUK film, #AllWeHaveIsEachOther, is a reflection on making sense of the world through reason and evidence, finding meaning in the one life we have, living compassionately, and finding community. humanists.uk/janetellisfi...

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All we have is each other | film with Janet Ellis, Humanists UK President

All we have is each other is our brand new film starring our President Janet Ellis, exploring the values that shape her humanist outlook: making sense of the world through reason and evidence, finding...

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 23/08/2026

We had the Mormon missionary lads at the door last night and this is about how it went. #agnostic

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 12/08/2026

Saw this today and it gave me a chuckle. And, well, hope lol…

Four-panel red line comic. A small blob-like person faces a floating skull-like figure. Panel 1: the skull says, “Fill yourself with hope.” Panel 2: the person asks, “But what about all the problems in the world?” Panel 3: the skull replies, “Like your dumbass could do anything about them.” Panel 4: the person says, “Hey, I could do a little something.” The skull answers, “See! That’s hope!”

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 06/08/2026

Today is the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Here's British humanist Bertrand Russell in 1955 reading from the Russell-Einstein Manifesto. It called for peace in the very depths of the Cold War. Today, we remember his words: 'Remember your humanity, and forget the rest.'

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 04/08/2026

There were so many Sundays as an altar boy that I sensed this truth. #atheist #agnostic #humanist

A black-and-white handwritten cartoon of a priest, having his stole put on by a attendant. The priest is saying “every Sunday I’m so tempted to tell the congregation that it’s all bullshit,,, but I’m in too deep now.

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Mike Reynolds @mikerey192014.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Good morning one and all! Today is Tuesday, June 23 and I will make every effort to spell today's #vss365 writing #prompt correctly. (The odds are with me; it's a five letter word, but there are no sure things!) It's a good way to describe how I move through the world, I stumble & stagger. I #lurch.

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 30/05/2026

Day 30: something obscure Found their album at a vintage store some months ago and sad that I missed them when I was younger, but making up for lost time. #catholicgirls #catholictrauma open.spotify.com/track/7nojb5... #MusicChallenge #DavidsMonthOfMusic

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God Made You for Me

Catholic Girls · Rock for Girls · Song · 1999

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 27/05/2026

Stepping on my own post because none of them matter. #MusicChallenge #DavidsMonthOfMusic DAY 26- by an artist that people will be surprised you like. youtu.be/WvpyaUcv4Iw

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flipturn - Sad Disco (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by flipturn

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 27/05/2026

Bathroom graffiti from Bleachers men’s room in Phoenix AZ showing a needle and thread about to pierce a cherry on a stem. #tagtuesday #PhotographersOfBlueSky #Photography #ArtYear #DailyArt #Art #Painting #Drawing #ArtChallenge #ArtPrompt.

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Lauren Deschain @thatnerdchick.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Thanks, Vonnegut. 💜

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 25/05/2026

Wading into the water here for the first time. #MusicChallenge #DavidsMonthOfMusic DAY 25 - With a type of food or Drink in the title. Counting Crows - Hard Candy youtu.be/RlNIr8EYACk?...

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Hard Candy

YouTube video by Counting Crows - Topic

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 19/05/2026

Overdue inspiration from this old #radio. The warmth of the backlit dial is absolute #comfort on another night of global chaos and national sadness. @inkradio.bsky.social , this is what I imagine listening to your playlists on. #retro #vintage #analog #photography #art

A photo of an old Panasonic AM/FM radio with high contrast between the black and silver knobs and the warm glow of the backlit tuning dial.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

You're entitled to your own opinion. You're NOT entitled to your own facts. #BelieveTheScience What he said 💯 👇 👇 👇

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 15/05/2026

A fellow local activist is on life support after being struck by a hit & run driver. Any donation toward helping her mom get and stay here during Kassie’s fight for her life would be appreciated. Can’t donate? Pls share as widely as you can on socials. Grateful in advance. 🙏 gofund.me/391ea1978

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Donate to Help Kassie's Family Stay Close to Her, organized by Jake Gerstel

My name is Jake Gerstel. My friend Kassie Black got hit by a car on her bike. Hit … Jake Gerstel needs your support for Help Kassie's Family Stay Close to Her

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Scott Burnam @reverentridge.org · 02/05/2026

Fuck you @pokemongoapp.bsky.social and your disgusting partnership with the cowards at Target. You should be ashamed of yourself. Time to uninstall.

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