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Nancy H
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Canadian in New England. Nature nerd. Hiker, hockey player, outdoor adventurer. Stepmom (not evil!). Computer engineer & tech writer.
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Nancy H @sweetpeppah.bsky.social · 4h
I saw this earlier today, but was dopey enough not to notice that giraffe isn't actually spelled like that 😂😂 this kind of silliness is excellent use of the internet. 🥇
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19thnews @19thnews.org · 16h
"Cheers" helped make designated drivers mainstream and "Will & Grace" changed hearts on marriage equality. Can TV do the same for paid family leave?
An effort to show more caregiving on TV has one goal: Influence Congress to pass paid leave
'Cheers' made designated drivers mainstream and 'Will & Grace' changed hearts on marriage equality. Can TV do the same for paid family leave?
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Blue Heron Farm @blueheronfarm.bsky.social · 2d
The elder statesmen watching the puppy zoom
An elderly dog and a tabby cat standing in a doorway looking to their left The same dog and cat in the same doorway, now looking to their right
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Nancy H @sweetpeppah.bsky.social · 10h
I made an almond and boiled/pureed orange cake once, it was a Moroccan recipe and delicious!! But it was baked, not steamed. I don't really understand the steaming.
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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 1d
"In less than 36 hours since we announced that we will be sending payments to disabled SNAP recipients in the South—$100 to individuals and $250 to households—we have received more than 12,400 applications, totaling $2.7 million in requests." - they have to close the form tomorrow... no way to cover
newdisabledsouth.org New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 2d
We are offering one time payments to disabled folks in the South who will not receive their SNAP benefits this month. If you need help, please find more information and details at ndsdj.org/snaphelp.

If you’d like to donate to the fund, go to ndsdj.org/snapdonate

We take care of each other ❤️
Graphic with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Apply: Food Assistance for Disabled People in the South.’ Text below explains that due to the government shutdown, people in the South will not receive their November SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments. New Disabled South is offering one-time payments to help people impacted by not receiving SNAP — $100 for individuals and $250 for households with two or more people. It notes that funding is first-come, first-served and that SSI or Medicaid recipients should read a disclaimer before applying. A call-to-action at the bottom reads: ‘Apply at ndsdj.org/snaphelp.’ There are small illustrations of a grocery bag and a grocery list. Graphic with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Donate to Support Food Assistance for Disabled People in the South.’ The message says that New Disabled South is raising money to provide direct payments to people impacted by loss of SNAP funds, and invites donations. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Donate at ndsdj.org/snapdonate.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag with food items is on the left. Graphic in Spanish with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Solicitar: Asistencia Alimentaria para Personas con Discapacidad en el Sur.’ The text explains that due to the government shutdown, people will not receive November SNAP payments and that New Disabled South offers one-time payments of $100 for individuals and $250 for households with two or more people, first-come, first-served. It also includes a note for SSI or Medicaid recipients. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Solicitar en ndsdj.org/snaphelp.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag and grocery list appears on the left. Graphic in Spanish with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Dona para apoyar la asistencia alimentaria para personas con discapacidad en el Sur.’ The text explains that New Disabled South is raising funds to make direct payments to people affected by the loss of SNAP funds and provides information on how to donate. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Dona en ndsdj.org/snapdonate.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag with food items appears on the left.
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New Disabled South @newdisabledsouth.org · 2d
We are offering one time payments to disabled folks in the South who will not receive their SNAP benefits this month. If you need help, please find more information and details at ndsdj.org/snaphelp.

If you’d like to donate to the fund, go to ndsdj.org/snapdonate

We take care of each other ❤️
Graphic with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Apply: Food Assistance for Disabled People in the South.’ Text below explains that due to the government shutdown, people in the South will not receive their November SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments. New Disabled South is offering one-time payments to help people impacted by not receiving SNAP — $100 for individuals and $250 for households with two or more people. It notes that funding is first-come, first-served and that SSI or Medicaid recipients should read a disclaimer before applying. A call-to-action at the bottom reads: ‘Apply at ndsdj.org/snaphelp.’ There are small illustrations of a grocery bag and a grocery list. Graphic with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Donate to Support Food Assistance for Disabled People in the South.’ The message says that New Disabled South is raising money to provide direct payments to people impacted by loss of SNAP funds, and invites donations. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Donate at ndsdj.org/snapdonate.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag with food items is on the left. Graphic in Spanish with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Solicitar: Asistencia Alimentaria para Personas con Discapacidad en el Sur.’ The text explains that due to the government shutdown, people will not receive November SNAP payments and that New Disabled South offers one-time payments of $100 for individuals and $250 for households with two or more people, first-come, first-served. It also includes a note for SSI or Medicaid recipients. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Solicitar en ndsdj.org/snaphelp.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag and grocery list appears on the left. Graphic in Spanish with a light background and the New Disabled South logo in the top right corner. Large bold text reads: ‘Dona para apoyar la asistencia alimentaria para personas con discapacidad en el Sur.’ The text explains that New Disabled South is raising funds to make direct payments to people affected by the loss of SNAP funds and provides information on how to donate. A black banner at the bottom reads: ‘Dona en ndsdj.org/snapdonate.’ A small illustration of a grocery bag with food items appears on the left.
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Micah @rincewind.run · 1d
oh this is one of my favorite Don’t Fuck With Mountains things, I grew up nearby

Mt. Washington is, by most standards, a hill - it is only 6288 feet

it also has some of the very worst weather in the world and until 1996 the highest wind speed ever recorded (231mph)

it can and will kill you
wyattswickedgoods.com Wyatt Sinclair @wyattswickedgoods.com · 1d
STOP 👏🏼 TRYING 👏🏼 TO 👏🏼 HIKE 👏🏼MOUNT 👏🏼 WASHINGTON 👏🏼 IF 👏🏼 YOU 👏🏼 DON'T 👏🏼 KNOW 👏🏼 WHAT 👏🏼 YOU 👏🏼 ARE 👏🏼 DOING 👏🏼.
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Nancy H @sweetpeppah.bsky.social · 13h
It's a good habit to teach folks to ask how the priority of the new request compares to whatever is already on their list for the day.
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 1d
Happy International Animation Day!
A perfect day to celebrate the animated films of the National Film Board. The NFB's animated films have won 6 Oscars. Their great films include The Log Driver's Waltz, The Hockey Sweater, Blackfly and Bob's Birthday.
Watch them for free: nfb.ca
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 1d
Educators: You can help show next generation the value of HUMAN creativity. When talking about illustrated books, pls mention illustrators by name? Display student artwork on your walls w/credit. Discuss illustrators w/your class. Invite illustrators to visit your school!
#PicturesMeanBusiness
Cartoon illustration showing a classroom scene with a large poster titled “Our Favourite Picture Book” by John Writer, featuring a cat character in a red outfit. A teacher labeled “Jane Illustrator, feeling miffed” stands nearby thinking, “But… John Writer didn’t decide how this character would look… I did!” Two children admire the poster, saying “We love John Writer!” and “His cats are so cute!!” Hashtags at the bottom read “#PicturesMeanBusiness” and “Sarah McIntyre.”
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🌈 Dr Ross Brooks @rossb-brighton.bsky.social · 13d
Whoop, whoop! The new queer wildlife documentary 'Second Nature,' narrated by the inspirational Elliot Page, will premiere in New York on Saturday. 🐠🏳️‍⚧️🐧🌈🐘

It looks awesome; check out the teaser. Hopefully it will be available in the UK soon.

www.secondnaturedoc.com #lgbtq #nature #film #PrideInSTEM
Second Nature — A documentary about everything you didn’t learn in high school biology.
Debunking myths that females are “inferior” and being queer is “unnatural,” Second Nature follows trailblazing trans Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Joan Roughgarden as she meets other groundbreaking scien...
www.secondnaturedoc.com
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Scaryanne Denton 🎃🧡 @mariannedenton.bsky.social · 3d
Wishing all of you the peace I find in the natural world everyday.

Good night, friends. Hold fast for this week - we need you.
A sunset of pink to dark periwinkle clouds above a mountain horizon
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Rosemary Mosco @rosemarymosco.com · 2d
Massachusetts folks: I'm doing a free book talk at Drumlin Farm in Lincoln next Saturday at 2pm www.massaudubon.org/programs/dru...
Book Talk and Signing: Rosemary Mosco's The Birding Dictionary
With more than 160,000 members and supporters, Mass Audubon protects over 41,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts, saving birds and other wildlife, and making nature accessible to all. We welcom...
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Constance Lee Menefee @conniemenefee.bsky.social · 2d
Morning sky (2014)
Morning sky with cloudd lit from below
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Tim Osborne Photography 🍁 @timosborne.ca · 4d
It's nice when work takes you to places like this.

(Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada)
A scene of Lake Louise, Canada. Snow covered mountains frame an aqua-marine coloured lake. Trees can be seen on the edges of the water leading to the lake.
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Nancy H @sweetpeppah.bsky.social · 4d
And it's SO wonderful there in the fall, snow and yellow larches! (I grew up in Calgary)
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Nancy H @sweetpeppah.bsky.social · 4d
Way to get a unique shot of an EXTREMELY photographed lake 😍 (seriously, so many generic mtn lake images I recognize as Lake Louise!)
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Barry Deutsch @barrydeutsch.bsky.social · Sep 7
Slashing Medicaid: Your Loss Our Gain

Read more cartoons! ---> #PoliCartoon
Help us make more! ----> patreon.com/barry
TRANSCRIPT OF CARTOON This cartoon has four panels, each featuring the same two characters: A representative of the Republican party, a middle-aged man wearing a jacket and tie, and a diabetic with spiky red hair. I'll call them "Tie" and "Spike." PANEL 1 We're in a grassy area, with trees and a fence in the background. Tie is speaking to Spike sternly, and Spike replies anxiously. TIE: You know how much insulin costs? Throwing freeloaders like you off Medicaid will save tons of money! SPIKE: But if I can't afford insulin, I'll wind up in the E.R., which costs a lot more! PANEL 2 As they continue talking, they are now in the E.R.. SPIKE: Since I won't be able to pay, the costs will be passed onto hospitals, other patients, and state governments. PANEL 3 Spike is now in a hospice bed, wearing a patient's gown. Tie is by Spike's bedside, still speaking sternly. SPIKE: And the sicker I get, the less I can work and contribute to the economy, right? TIE: Maybe that's all true. PANEL 4 We're back in the grassy area. Tie is grinning hugely and skipping. Spike has been replaced by a gravestone marked "R.I.P.". TIE: But have you considered how huge my tax cuts will be?
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Nancy H @sweetpeppah.bsky.social · 5d
There are a few street signs in Cambridge MA that have the indigenous translation Native Spaces share.google/WmxEzeQjIMoO...
Native Spaces
City of Cambridge page dedicated to projects illuminating the history and presence of Native Peoples in Cambridge, starting with the Indigenous language street signs in the East Cambridge neighborhood...
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Nancy H @sweetpeppah.bsky.social · 5d
Those are.. Very LARGE ducks. Not sure the relaxing effect is as intended! Hope your infusion went smoothly!
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Nancy H @sweetpeppah.bsky.social · 6d
Oops, since you have to click through quoted post to see the link, adding it here newrepublic.com/article/2011...
How I Became a Populist
My time at the Federal Trade Commission—before Donald Trump fired me—totally changed the way I see our political divide.
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Nancy H @sweetpeppah.bsky.social · 6d
The article is a punch in the gut. I knew vaguely of these things but seeing them all listed together 😱 how can we fix America to serve the people?!
mindingprivacy.bsky.social Jolynn Dellinger @mindingprivacy.bsky.social · 11d
The illegal firing without cause of former FTC Commissioners @bedoyausa.bsky.social and Rebecca Slaughter robbed Americans of a bipartisan FTC working for the protection of the people - fortunately Bedoya is still sharing insights from his service, describing a way forward
tomjoscelyn.bsky.social Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 13d
“I used to think that the defining fight for our country was between the left and the right. Now, I am much more worried about the money at the top crushing everyone underneath.” - Alvaro Bedoya

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Nancy H @sweetpeppah.bsky.social · 6d
Cozy with some scary parts, though! I loved it.
clacksee.bsky.social Shouty person @clacksee.bsky.social · Aug 30
Book 28 was Awakened by A. E. Osworth.

It’s fantasy. It’s sci-fi. It’s about life-changing experiences. All the characters are trans. Just flawed, damaged people doing the best they can – together.

Enchanting, uplifting, and cosy(ish).

Review: app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/11f2...

#booksky
Awakened by A.E. Osworth My listening supports The Portal Bookshop Libro.fm
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Nancy H @sweetpeppah.bsky.social · 7d
Is the mouse OK in the end?! 🫣
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Cab @cabfolio.com · 7d
Once again:
oliviarafferty.substack.com/p/50-spotify...
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