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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 10/10/2026

When even my fortune cookie wants to play therapist.

Photo of a slip of paper from a fortune cookie that reads: Prioritize self-care to nurture your mental well-being.

Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 05/09/2026

The new used monitor arrived. I was not prepared for just how oversized it is. It was the only one in my price range—the smaller ones cost hundreds more. It's beautiful, matte, dims much more than any other monitor I have. My eyes (while in the migraine glasses) aren't in pain from it.

Photo of a 29" monitor with a low minimum brightness luminance.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 01/09/2026

A peek into the failure of a dying bureaucracy. My form was faxed, received w/ weeks to process. They didn't. They want me to contact them for their lack of action. Notice the # for disability is the same # never answered b/c of high volume. Disabled? The #DTA would like you to go fuck yourself.

Photo of part of a print out from the DTA concerning a case closed due to failure of action by the DTA to process before the deadline.

Text reads:
We recently told you that it was time for your SNAP eligibility to be reviewed and that your SNAP benefits would end on August 31, 2026. We received the form that you submitted but your case is now closed. We are still working on your case to determine if you are still eligible.

If you are interviewed and give us all the information we need by September 30, 2026, your SNAP benefits can start again, if you are still eligible.

We encourage you to respond to this notice as soon as possible. Your benefits cannot start again until you meet these requirements.

If you need more information or have questions, please call the DTA Assistance Line at 1-877-382-2363. You can also call if you have trouble reading or understanding this notice.

Need help because of disability?

If you have trouble doing something we asked you to do because of a physical or mental health problem:

Call a Client Assistance Coordinator for help. Call 1-877-382-2363 and ask to speak to a Client Assistance Coordinator.

We may be able to give you extra help, or adjust a rule. This is called an accommodation. Talk to a Client Assistance Coordinator.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 22/08/2026

I accidentally booted him (socked foot, no shoe) returning home when he was snuggled under the covers. MalMal has now come out to remind me he's here in case my poor object permeance forgets and my feet start swinging. Poor baby. 🥺 #cats #cutestcat #fancyvoidcat

Photo of Malachite, a tuxedo cat, looking grumpy and adorable.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 22/08/2026

MalMal and Harleybug cuddled together snoozing. It's so rare to have them cuddling. They used to when little babybugs. I hope this means they're growing back into the habit. #cats #cutestcat #fancyvoidcat

Photo of the back of Malachite, a tuxedo cat on the left, and the front of Harlequin, a tabby tiger on the right, sleeping side by side.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 19/08/2026

MalMal secretly cuddling with his favorite grumpy cat, Arcane. His little tail! 💕 #cats #cuddlingcats

Arcane on the right, an elderly tabby, and Malachite on the left, just his black tail visible of the young tuxedo cat.

A very floofy view of Malachite's backside, a tuxedo cat, hiding under a purple comforter next to Arcane.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 17/08/2026

Harleybug full of the wilds. Literally tugging at my sweatshirt as I type. 💕 #cats #cutestcat

Photo of Harlequin nibbling on a chair cushion string while playing on the rebounder.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 16/08/2026

Harleybug came in squeaking and dropped this at my feet. Harleybug is a #cat. 🥺 And a very good huntress.

Photo of a squishy Hello Kitty character with long ears.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 15/08/2026

My twin brought me home a make-your-own candy sushi kit. I was a bit overwhelmed, but it's pretty easy. Making the "roe" was my fav. The "rice" tastes like bubblegum and the "soy sauce" like lychee, which I love.

Photo of a Popin' Cookin' tanoshii Sushi kit and the final results of candy sushi.

Closer photo of the final candy sushi results.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 14/08/2026

The pink polymer clay was really difficult to work with, so I baked it and sanded the gums into place instead. I'm not sure I enjoy working small. It's probably faster, but it's so finicky + hard to reach places, it definitely feels longer. #art #sculpting #polymerclay

Photos of the sanded and shaped polymer clay so the gums curve the monster teeth better.

Photo of a sculpted monster mouth on aluminum foil. Initial baked clay without sanding.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 11/08/2026

I dunno. Been wanting to sculpt something with teeth. Don't know what it's going to be just yet, but it has an overbite. It's the cheap polymer clay, both super sticky but won't stick to the cured teeth. I should probably find the liquid sculpey to fix that... #art #sculpting #tinymonster

Photo of a partially sculpted mouth with finished teeth on an aluminum foil sphere being held in a bottle cap.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 03/08/2026

Quick mockup to see if this #quilting collage leaves background is going to work with the caterpillars. I'm hoping once I stuff the caterpillar + and use a satin stitch around its final form, it won't get lost in the background. In general, I like it. I just wish I had more green fabric options.

Photo of fabric collaged leaves made out of mostly olives, browns, and greens, with a fabric caterpillar on top made up of striped scraps. (Ignore the cooling rack it's all on that usually houses my laptop with its underpowered fan.)

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 29/07/2026

Today's collage #quilting leaf attempt. I realized too late that it's better to start from the middle and move towards the edges of the fabric to prevent the thread getting stuck in the zigzag stitch. I also used a straight stitch first to tack the fabric in place, then cover w/ the zigzag.

Photo of a fabric collaged leaf where a zigzag stitch in gold follows the edges of the fabric layers, and a dark olive zigzag stitch defines the leaf veins.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 28/07/2026

Took some Advil and tried another collage #quilting leaf. It's nicer the more I fine tune the zigzag stitch. I drew lines to follow + created a template, making it more precise. I like the first, but I like the idea of discoloration from insect bites on the second better as a creative approach.

Photo of a finished fabric collaged leaf with fine zigzag stitches to indicate leaf veins.

Photo of the fabric collage leaf being built, using a handmade template.

Side by side photo of the first and second leaves and how more refined the second looks even with the nibbles taken out of the edges.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 28/07/2026

Okay, decided on larger leaves to contrast w/ the small segments of the caterpillars. I think this is a success, even if I'm not too skilled w/ the zigzag stitch just yet. Have a splitting headache forming behind my left eye, so this might be it for piecing this #quilting collage today.

Photo of the collaged leaf after using a zigzag stitch in a deep green olive color.

Initial pining and trimming of a collaged leaf.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 28/07/2026

Looking up collage #quilting reference of leaves on Pinterest to see where I might go with this caterpillar bag. The tomato surprised me - maybe a garden theme? A lot of these are absolutely gorgeous, but I'm worried about balancing detail with the background.

Photo collage of 6 different collage quilts focused on leaves, all in different colors and shapes.

Photo collage of 4 different collage quilts, two with berries and nuts made out of beads, one a tomato.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 27/07/2026

Current palette landing point before bed. I think the caterpillars will stand out on the green well, these greens can be collaged into leaves, and the butterfly fabric pulls a lot of the colors together and lightens everything for a background. We'll see. I don't even have a pattern for this bag. 🫩

Photo of a bunch of green fabrics with already sewn caterpillar segments piled on top, and a butterfly and insect patterned fabric hanging from above.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 27/07/2026

Other fabric options for the collage #quilting. The overwhelm is growing. Maybe collaging in the background is too much? I have so many patterned fabrics, very busy looking. If I pick a simple bg + put the caterpillars on it, maybe I'll start brainstorming from there w/ other collage elements...

Photo of multiple fabrics ranging from chartreuse, blush, rust, maroon and pink, many with insect and floral motifs.

Photo of fabrics ranging with blues, gold, beige, tan, red and teal with plant and animal motifs.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 27/07/2026

I'm thinking green leaves but none of this is the right color. I don't know how to explain just how difficult the color green is for me. Needing to find green fabrics that work in a #quilting collage feels impossible. I have a chartreuse w/ cups that might be fun. Thinking stripey leaves...

Photo of all my green printed fabrics laid out on a large cutting mat, segments of fabric caterpillars placed on top to see if they go with the colors.

Photo of a bright yellow-green piece of fabric with random cups printed on it, as well as little blue birds.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 26/07/2026

Harley being cutah, cuddled on my sweatshirt. Her brother Mal got outside for a moment, and unfortunately she missed out in the great escape. #cat #cutestcat #tabbytiger

Photo of Harlequin, a tabby tiger cat cuddled on a sage green sweatshirt.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 25/07/2026

Breakfast of blueberries and yogurt. Summer has the best opportunities for a light breakfast.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 25/07/2026

Doodle. Watersolube gel sticks, watercolor pencils, acrylics. #art Agitation is... quieting. Hoping to sleep.

Photo of a weird mixed media painting, mostly just blocked in, a few details in areas. Not remotely done.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 20/07/2026

The plan is to stuff each segment, sew them down + outline with a colorful tight zigzag. I #embroidered each caterpillar segment to hopefully match whatever #quilting I do on the background, which still needs to be designed. There's still a lot to figure out, but I feel like I'm on the right path.

Closeup of the "patches" that are going to make up a caterpillar.

Layout of a fabric caterpillar set up on a cutting mat to see how it looks after adding backs to the segments and ironing.

Photo collage of cutting muslin to match the fabric segment, sewing it on top, cutting a slit in the back, and unfolding so it's right side out, now a little fabric packet that can be stuffed.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 19/07/2026

After some thought, I decided to free motion #embroidery these segments of caterpillar onto muslin before moving forward. I used an ivory thread, nothing fancy, to get used to the motions. Thinking of adding a satin/zigzag stitch outline around each, but it might need hand embroidery.

Photo of 10 roundish patches of scrap fabric sewn onto a piece of muslin.

Closer look of some of the scrap fabric patches free motion embroidered onto muslin with a circular spiral path for the stitches.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 15/07/2026

Thought I might try scraps of Wrap-N-Zap to create a more puffy look, but I think it's too thick. I cut all these pieces to exact size, assuming to quilt over w/o any seam work. But if I use muslin or something colorful for a back fabric, I could make little puffy pocket segments... maybe? #quilting

Photo of a caterpillar face made out of fabric scraps of an owl, raised above the body fabric with Wrap-N-Zap cotton batting beneath it.

Photo of a side view of the same caterpillar head to show the thickness of the batting.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 15/07/2026

A very dingy, yellow tinged (that the camera keeps autocorrecting) noon sky. Partly cloudy, with a hazardous air quality report of ground level ozone from the wildfires a country away. Every time I look out a window I think the sun is setting.

Photo of a window with a clear privacy coating of pebbles where the green grass and tree soaked sky are an unusual yellow, seen best on the white molding tinged yellow even in the shadows, everything particularly dim for what would otherwise be a bright noon day.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 14/07/2026

Caterpillars nearly done. Been collaging + painting little details on a few of them. I'm likely splitting them into 2 sides of a bag/remote holder for my over the bed table, but I don't actually know how to make one atm. #collage #quilting

Photo of 6 fabric collaged caterpillars made up up fabric strips, circles and ovals, and painted details.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 13/07/2026

I'm particularly fond of the meow caterpillar. I wish I had more fabric that had words on it. I love the variety of paper collage. It's difficult for me to find text on fabric the same way. Thinking of the leaf type I want in the background and how to collage them. #quilting

Photo of 3 caterpillars made out of strips of fabric.

Close up of a fabric caterpillar where its face is just the text "Meow" turned sideways into an oval.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 13/07/2026

Definitely caterpillar like. The pose isn't set cuz I don't have a final design atm. It's not as elaborate as the collage #quilting I've seen, but it has that feel, imo. Tired. My weekend was eclipsed by errands + fatigue. Didn't get any work done on the website - it has to get done.

Photo of a caterpillar made from strips and ovals cut out of fabric.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 08/07/2026

Squee! This could work! It's totally a caterpillar and I haven't even rounded the sides, embroidered feet, or given it a head. ✨ Also thinking of stitching beads/sequins on it, fabric circles, etc, but I'm definitely getting ahead of myself. #sewing #crafting

Photo of fabric strips cut into rectangles, that when placed side by side look like a blocky, stripped caterpillar. On a grided mat next to a quilting ruler, rotary cutter, and scissors.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 08/07/2026

It's probably completely unrealistic given my low energy levels atm... But I could cut this fabric made of strips up into caterpillars to then put on a different background. I could do segments of 3 colors repeated + embroider the feet. It would be a fun project... But I'm really tired lately.

Photo collage featuring a piece of fabric made up of glued fabric strips, next to illustrations of caterpillars.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 07/07/2026

Pasted these strips of scrap fabric down on watersolube stabilizer. Don't have the strength to sew just yet, but I'm wondering if my approach has ruined the ability to have the edges stay fluffy. If I sew vertical lines over the edges, the floof is going to flatten. #sewing

Photo of a bunch of colorful fabric strips glued in horizontal stripes with fluffy edges overlapping the lower layer of strips.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 06/07/2026

The heatwave is over. The kittens have decided to cuddle with their thermal humans, instead of lounging in the previously boiling hot porch. How funny to be a space heater. ☺️ #cats #cutestcat

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 05/07/2026

Felt the impulse to paint for the first time in a long time, so I messed up the background of this canvas so it would stop feeling like sandpaper. Painted right over the dust. #art I may never have the impulse to paint again, given how my nervous system keeps glitching + checking out. So paint now.

Photo of a large canvas 48 inches wide with a previous painting pasted onto the backing, and large brush strokes of paint covering the white of the canvas.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 05/07/2026

Key lime meringue pie baked in the toaster oven. ✨ I never think to turn the electric mixer up when it comes to meringue cuz I never need it that fast for anything else. It's always a ridiculous amount of time before I remember + create a proper meringue. 😅 #baking #dessert

Photo of a toasted meringue topped key lime pie sitting on a stove top.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 03/07/2026

I don't care what anyone says, it's a sweet saying from a time that believed in hope, instead of the doomed cynicism many succumb to in these difficult times. We must imagine a better future to fight for.

Screenshot text: When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace. - Jimi Hendrix

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 30/06/2026

Pulling my little craft room together after... I dunno how long it's been w/ me stuck in bed again. Found the leftover strips of fabric from the puff quilt I plan on continuing in the fall. I like the colors even as strips, but I don't have a project for them just yet. Maybe a bookcover? #quilting

Photo of vertical strips of fabric lined up in a plastic bin, many with patterns, the colors ranging from white, blush, orange and green.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 24/06/2026

Funny the optical illusions of color. There are 3 different hues of white embroidered here (pink, neutral and green) which can be discerned against the julep, but completely washes out against the bright chartreuse. The pink-white will disappear once the slices are filled. #embroidery #colortheory

Photo of a work in progress embroidery project where a slice of grapefruit is portrayed with an ombre of three white hues for the pith; pink white around the slices, green white around the outer edge, and neutral white between the two.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 23/06/2026

I'm surprised by how much I enjoy the texture of the chain stitch. Yes, I was interested in it because it seemed faster + more economic than satin stitch, but it really is visually interesting. Got a long ways to go. 🙃 #embroidery

Photo of chain stitch used fill in the white pulp of a sliced grapefruit.

Photo of the same work in progress embroidery project where you can see partially filled in grapefruit pulp of two grapefruit held on a medium sized embroidery holder and stand.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 22/06/2026

Started out good today. Good energy, focused, etc. Don't know what happened, but now my pulse is stuck at 130bpm. 😔 It's always something annoying with this body. I'd lie down, but MalMal has claimed my bed as his. 🐾 Brat. Cutah brat. 💕

Photo of Malachite, a tuxedo cat, curled up on the bed, napping.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 21/06/2026

The moment I realized I can't turn a scroll frame the way I can an #embroidery hoop. The chain stitch isn't too difficult to turn and do upside down. I'll have to be careful which stitches I choose though, to avoid getting frustrated.

Photo of the first line of chain stitches of an embroidery project held on a scroll frame instead of on an embroidery hoop. The row of chain stitch is rounding a corner, requiring being able to stitch in multiple directions instead of turning the work.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 20/06/2026

Trying an embroidery stand that can fit over the lap when I'm bedbound. It's clunky but will work. Now to figure out which #embroidery stitches I want to use. This is probably too ambitious. I haven't felt inspired to be creative lately until this, so I'm just going w/ it even if it's too much.

Photo of the embroidery fabric placed in a scroll frame into an embroidery stand.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 20/06/2026

Okay, went w/ julep for the background fabric color for this #embroidery project. Had to wet, iron + square the fabric before tracing my design on w/ heat removable ink. I'm hoping the different colors will prevent me from forgetting what's what mid project.

Photo of the finished traced embroidery design on fabric with individual colored inks for different objects in the design.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 20/06/2026

Just drawing the border is exhausting. I forgot how much energy drawing big requires. Today probably wasn't the best day for this, what w/ the low blood volume, but whatever. When everything is difficult, why wait? Trying heat removable markers instead of watersolube this time. #embroidery

Photo of a work in progress embroidery where the initial design is being traced onto the fabric.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 19/06/2026

Might have narrowed it to 3, or might be lying to myself because of decision fatigue. Harley crashed my swatching, so I'm going to put it aside + let my subconscious pretend it's making a decision, then rationalize the impulse to be done as super smart art skills. #embroidery #art #colortheory

Photo collage featuring Harlequin, a tiger tabby who jumped among a pile of thread to remind me it was her dinner time.
Other three photos are of colorful balls of thread contrasting on three different solid fabric colored backgrounds starting at the top with julep, dusty peach, then lingerie.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 19/06/2026

Color palette musings. I got more #8 perle. I'm looking for spring/summer vibes that feel happy for this grapefruit + flowers #embroidery design. I didn't realize how frustrating just picking a background fabric color would be. None look bad. I just don't know which is "right". #art #colortheory

Photo collage of a variety of pinks and greens with orange, yellows and neutrals contrasted on the fabric colors champagne, aloe, dragonfruit, and wasabi.

Photo collage of a variety of pinks and greens with orange, yellows and neutrals contrasted on the fabric colors julep, parsley, moss, and corsage.

Photo collage of a variety of pinks and greens with orange, yellows and neutrals contrasted on the fabric colors light parfait, dusty peach, grapemist, and lingerie.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 15/06/2026

Better after 30 minutes... I didn't post the photo in the last post? I can move at mostly proper speed. I feel the weight of this body, the cold air on my skin, discomfort in stomach. Sensation is coming back, some cognition. Not myself - everything is unreal. But it's better than collapse.

Photo of a tens machine with two tragus clips set to its lowest setting for polyvagal therapy.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 14/06/2026

Apparently there are working treatments for dysautonomia, not just diagnosis and "how to deal with a broken nervous system". Also, calming these reactions might also calm the MCAS, which was why I was thinking about it. I didn't realize some of the dysautonomia meds are mast cell stabilizers!

Text: May reduce “adrenaline surge” style reactions and lower the amplification loop. The ME/CFS Clinician Coalition lists clonidine/guanfacine for POTS/OI/hyperadrenergic POTS and notes both as “also useful as a mast cell stabilizer.”

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 14/06/2026

Survived the heat at Elizabeth Park in Hartford to enjoy an exhausting belated birthday with the twin + my partner. Off to nap, much like this sleepy bee we caught in the rose gardens.

Closeup photo of a pinkish-white rose with a bumblebee curled in the center collecting pollen.

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Glass Io (aka Sadie Sins) @sadiesinsbooks.com · 10/06/2026

Hmm... I don't have a lot of colors in this size 8 thread, but I really like the texture of it + the larger amount compared to embroidery floss. I really want to use it for this #embroidery panel... I might buy some colors w/ my birthday $... But there's so many practical things I need to get...

Photo of a mock layout of colorful balls of size 8 thread on top of a line art of a design of grapefruit slices and flowers.

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