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Robert Saunders (aka McMullen) @roberthmcmullen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The S4ME forum has started a thread for members to share stories of their ME/CFS journeys in up to 10 sentences: s4me.info/threads/your... The WE&ME foundation will ask some contributors if they can use their stories for advocacy. This is my story. Please consider sharing yours on @s4me.info

Once an academic scholar and keen sportsman, my ME/CFS symptoms came on suddenly in 1992 when I was a 19 year old student, following tonsillitis, suspected glandular fever and two courses of antibiotics. The transition from someone who was essentially well and able to participate in normal activities to someone who was very obviously unwell and incapacitated was marked and sudden. However, I suspect that there may have been something wrong with me prior to that as I had been unusually tired and prone to infections for a few years, along with unidentified problems in my knee and shoulder, which had limited my ability to run and play racket sports.

After struggling to live independently on and off for about 18 months, I returned to live with my parents fulltime in 1994. If I had known then what lay ahead, I would not have been able to cope, and I don’t know if I would still be alive. For about seven years I was almost completely bedridden, in excruciating discomfort, urinating into a bottle and eating meals in bed. Now aged 53 I am mostly housebound and cared for by my 80 year old mother in a wheelchair adapted annexe on the side of her house.

One can be philosophical about loss and incapacity – about absence – but there is no philosophy that can overcome the presence of extreme physical discomfort and pain; of constantly feeling unwell. I am luckier than many people with my diagnosis in that some of my family and friends have been extremely supportive, and I have had some kind and helpful doctors, but like most people with ME/CFS I have also been let down, mistreated, ridiculed and abused, both personally and institutionally.

Love, solidarity and productivity, however limited, help to get me through the days, but I’m not sure that I could keep going without hope – hope of scientific understanding and a better quality of life.

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

As he was falling asleep tonight my son said "what if we started the whole world over but did it happier this time?" so if you need me I'll be crying about that indefinitely

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Shins were so fun tonight! Weezer was fun and creative despite the sound issues. There was probably a 40-50 year age range of fans within my vicinity and it was entertaining to see which songs different people got excited about. Highlight was my son screaming "this is the best day of my life"

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Katie Hodges-Kluck, PhD @klhkhistorian.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

**Lights Out Alert Sunday & Monday Nights** Birdcast is estimating 300-400 million birds will be in flight.

From meteorologist Eric Snitil

**Lights Out Alert Sunday & Monday Nights**

"Heads up birders, I would not be surprised if the biggest bird migration night of the year happens over the next 2 nights. Birdcast is estimating 300-400 million birds will be in flight. That is a lot, but the pattern could not be better for migratory birds. A massive area of high pressure will turn the low level winds from the northeast to the southwest across most of the US. The last time we had anything similar to this in the fall was early October last year when a record 1.25 billion birds were in flight. I doubt we get to that level, but I suspect the number will top 500 million especially Monday night which looks to be the bigger of the two nights. You can help by turning off those outdoor lights on big migration nights, and the next 2 nights is about as big as it gets."

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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Oh to be a little Tardigrade walking around a microscopic volvox algae colony. 🫧🐻🧪

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I do not have a parakeet but this drawing is so cute

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

There was a time a couple years ago when I thought fatigue was going to swallow me whole. And some days are still tough. But today I went to my first dance class (since college!) and I'm a bit achy but not exhausted. I don't know if I'll ever fully be back to my old self, but tonight I feel hope

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

There is "poop" graffiti all over saint paul/WSP. but they are all very different looking. so I'm curious if it is one person finding their style or multiple poop artists

Building with "poop" in black spray paint in attempted curly/cursive lettering?

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

If you live or work in Eagan, please provide feedback online and/or show up to the community listening session about data centers! You have a chance to influence the ordinance and thereby, the city's priorities. Sept 30, 5-7pm, city hall polco.us/n/res/vote/e...

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I had a dream last night that I was for some reason forced to unpack a box of all the jewelry I've ever owned in front of a group of teenage girls and listen to them say "oh my god look at all this vintage stuff!"

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

At least once a year I argue with myself over whether I should go back to therapy or if I am wasting their time and should save the appointment slot for someone who needs it more, but what if thinking that way is actually part of what I should talk to someone about, but...

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Lake Superior! Live! @lake-superior.live · 14/09/2026

Current* conditions near Goulais River, ON:

View looking north into the Batchawana Bay and Lake Superior. // Image captured at (local time): 2026-09-13 19:48:13 EDT (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Image sourced from: youtube.com/@jakecormier // Current Temp in Goulais River: 57 F | 14 C // Precip: few clouds // Wind: NW at 14 mph | 23 kph // Humidity: 75%

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I asked my almost-10yo and he said: - They will finally run out of spiderman movies to make - I will be a book illustrator and I'll live in an apartment and drive a Honda Civic - There will be more wars but nobody will be able to explain why

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Friends of the Boundary Waters @bwca.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A mine that was already rejected once wants another shot at 1,145 acres of Minnesota wetlands. Tell the Army Corps no by Sept. 27: www.friends-bwca.org/blog/tell-the-…

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This unlocked a memory! Near where I grew up there was "rocket park" that had a big play structure that looked quite a bit like this. You could climb up each level to the top and I think there was a slide to get down. It was metal and in full direct sun most of the day IIRC.

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This isn't my field but it sounds extremely fun

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Today I was watching Monarch butterflies flitting around and took a moment to imagine all of the other people they might visit along their journey south, and how many different lives might be briefly delighted by the sight of them, and how we'll always be stitched together by it without even knowing

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Fall potluck tomorrow in Eagan! It is looking like a beautiful evening for breaking bread together. We have a few people bringing instruments to jam, games, and plenty of delicious food, in addition to the playground and walking trails. Stop by- all are welcome!

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Dimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Pretty wild- if you used ASAP wildlife services in Minnesota and they told you an animal they removed did not have rabies, don’t count on it: “At least one customer has been told of negative results from a laboratory that does not perform animal rabies testing” 😳😳😳

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Health officials request information from people who used ASAP Wildlife Services MN amid potential rabies exposure investigation - MN Dept. of Health

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

My son is at a playdate, and my grand plans of shampooing the carpet and building a new bedframe while he's out, quickly devolved into me playing video games for two hours and eating cookies. No regrets but also maybe I should be an adult sometimes?

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I'm on a boring neighborhood walk to get on track with the goal i set for myself. I'm probably not interesting enough for an AMA so to pass the time I'm going to ask YOU questions instead. 1. What's the last time you tried something new, and how did it go?

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I'm finally making my way through my reading list of Cool Authors I Found Out About Via Bluesky! First up: Dead Weight by Hildur Knútsdóttir. I intended to read only a few pages tonight... kept saying "well the chapters are short, maybe just one more"... and finished it all in one sitting 😅

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The children's section at the library is always ...educational

Two copies of "what do we know about spontaneous human combustion?" On a library shelf

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Ok you guys got me and I was successfully influenced to go see the coyote movie. My favorite part was imagining the green screen nonsense John Cena must have had to go through to film it

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Imdb says 2006 but I picked it bc the wiki page has it on the list for 2007 and i definitely saw it in 2007 so whatever

Movie cover for Once showing Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard walking on a cobblestone street in a city

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Rob Delaney @robdelaney.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Very grateful & very proud to be a part of 𝐁𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐄𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐍, Siân Heder’s new film about Judy Heumann & her fellow disability activists. Select cinemas Nov 6.

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Awoo? seemed quieter today?

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The Public Domain Review @publicdomainrev.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Nudibranchs as pictured by a Japanese illustrator named Kumataro Ito, artist for the USS Albatross’ Philippine Expedition, 1907–10. More of his stunning images here: publicdomainreview.org/collection/k...

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I'm putting together a low-spoons reading/discussion group for this book- we'll decide on a pace together (talking months, not weeks) have some discussion threads and maybe do a discord voice chat at the beginning and end or whatever sounds good. If you have long covid or MECFS and want to join lmk!

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Literally everyone in this cub parking lot is out here taking pictures of the sunset

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Willy Lee (they/them) @advicepig.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Twin Cities, do you have men in your life who you could bully into going through their closet and donating clothes and shoes they don't wear? We are low on men's clothes at @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social drop off locations here linktr.ee/sanctuarysup...

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Mutual aid group in Mpls getting basic necessities to our houseless neighbors

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I joined a mileage challenge to encourage myself to get outside this fall and I absolutely hate that it's working. Please know I was very crabby about this. Spotted today: lots of monarchs, frogs, bees, bugs, catbirds and a barred owl. And so much raccoon poop.

Fallen tree and overgrown plants with a lame in the distance

Dirt path through the woods. This part made me homesick for the UP

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

There's been a semi creepy baby doll (no clothes, one eye half open) on the side of 35E S in the construction zone for a couple weeks, but today it disappeared and that's almost weirder than it sitting there

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🌈Tyranny🫧Sparkles🏳️‍🌈 @tyranny.sparklenoise.com · 25/08/2026

Dolly Parton with Keith Haring in 1985, incredible woman and supporter of LGBTQ people for decades going back to a time when few others dared.

Black and white photo of Dolly Parton with gay artist Keith Haring.

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Wow this is bleak. Imagine doing this much work to avoid talking to your own kid

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

First real hike, since being mostly home for a couple years due to illness and injury. Realizing I will not just be able to hop back into 8-12mi days is a truth I've been avoiding and I'll prob have a lil cry about it later. I def need more PT. But brain & body needed this so for that I'm grateful

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I've been tolerating casual swimming without needing too much recovery time, so this fall I'm going to start getting some miles back in my routine, in addition to some functional fitness and mobility stuff. Trying out strava and would be grateful for buddies- www.strava.com/athletes/328...

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ashley fairbanks @ziibiing.com · 19/08/2026

I was hoping it wouldn't come to this, but I just made a GoFundMe for David's mom and brother. Thomas has been battling colon cancer, and today we found out it has spread to his bones. My MIL, Irma, has been caring for him. And then she found out she has kidney cancer and needs her kidney removed.

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Donate to Two Cancer Diagnoses: Help the Rangel Family Survive, organized by Ashley Fairbanks

For almost two years, my brother-in-law, Thomas Rangel, has been… Ashley Fairbanks needs your support for Two Cancer Diagnoses: Help the Rangel Family Survive

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Went down a rabbit hole on how SNAP benefits are calculated, which led me to the new website that replaced MyPlate, and legitimately thought they had a picture of Cards Against Humanity for a moment

screenshot of realfood.gov resource section which includes cards saying The Scientific Foundation For The Dietary Guidelines For Americans. The card on top is black with white text in a sans-serif font that looks almost exactly like a card from Cards Against Humanity.

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Michele Tafoya thinks it's the heat, -not- the humidity

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

My 9yo recently learned how to use the printer and has been terrorizing the apartment with various cutouts. This morning I went to the bathroom and was jumpscared by the rock

A cutout of Elon Musk's head taped onto a holographic picture of Goku

Rick Astley is never gonna let you down, much like the 3m hook his photo is taped on

A cutout photo of The Rock staring intensely, taped right across from the toilet

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I'm having a party! Sober event, all ages. Kid-inclusive but not kid-centered. Food, music and games. Collecting nonperishables for Open Door food pantry. All are welcome! QR brings you to event info and accessibility notes, or here's a direct link: bit.ly/3TQfhZ1

Intergenerational potluck and bonfire. Thursday september 10, 5-9pm. Jensen lake shelter, Lebanon hills regional park, 1350 carriage hills drive, eagan mn. Playground, hiking, games, food drive, jam sesh.

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britva_games @britvagames.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Generative AI is harmful to the environment, to our communities, and to our culture! Say no to Gen AI - and let everyone know! Here's how: -opt out as a streamer, chatter, or lurker - use tags - use your title - pin a message informing others how to opt out - discuss this with the community!

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

"Nobody is good or trash. We just all have good days and bad days." "I don't judge people for being gay if that's who they are. I only judge people for calling other people gay as a joke. And I'm not here to argue about it so if you want to leave I'm fine" My kid in the fortnite voice chat 😭

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Moe @verdantwonder.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This looked like a fun weekend read until I went on Pagebound to look at reviews and saw that the author thought it would be "funny" to hate on AI by...using chatgpt to write part of the book? (She describes this in the author's note as though it is righteous). Back it went to the library.

Cover of Femme Feral by Sam Beckbessinger. Bright yellow with the title in all caps red letters, with a blue furry hand with red claws clawing through the page.

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