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Crystal Miller Lay
@theonecrystalhere.bsky.social
DFW 🔁 STL. My Thoughts, Slightly Filtered. | 👩‍💼 CEO, GBS | EB for Zoom & NW | MBA UWTSD 🎓MSc Candidate| #Neurodivergence Researcher | #IOPsych | next 🆙 #phdlife | CASA | Board Member | 💕my big family, plants 🌿, good, civil conversation, and writing.
What’s the over/under that Russia has already infiltrated the Executive branch of our government? #UnitedStates #USpolitics #TrumpAdministration
February 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Anyone in the Bluesky universe familiar with #immigration from the US to the UK? 🇬🇧 What do we need to consider? We are looking at this move for my PhD and to protect our neurodivergent kids and the quality of their education.
February 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
@kendricklamar.bsky.social started with the Not Like Us music and then swerved… stop teasing!! 😝 #Superbowl
February 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I appreciate how @apnews.com is handling the “Gulf of America” change. The US is not the entire world- global orgs need to care for this by geography.
January 30, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I swear, I think the President believes if he says something often enough then it’ll just become true.

All 50 states moved towards the Republican Party? WTFE. 🙄

Hey Trumpie, your government has hired REMOTE WORKERS for years, so they don’t have an office to show up to.
January 29, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Love that the Trump Administration so quickly entered their “FAFO Era.” Now we need to focus our fire and fury on the DEI EO ridiculousness and Kennedy. #ThisIsAmerica #USPolitics
January 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
To friends and connections who are transgender or non-binary: I see you, respect you, & stand with you. No matter what rhetoric may arise as a result of the First Felon’s inaugural speech, your identity is valid, and your existence is undeniable. You have an ally in me. #ThisIsAmerica #PeopleFirst
January 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Every damn bit of this. The race and gender dynamics here are APPALLINGLY PATHETIC. It’s embarrassing, really. #TheDividedStatesofAmerica #ThisIsAmerica
January 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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No matter where you fall on the TikTok ban, the President undoing by “executive order” a law passed by Congress and upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court is an unconstitutional abuse of power.
January 19, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Calling it like I see it: the #TikTok “fake outage” is some weak-sauce ish. This was a clear manipulation by their CEO to make the incoming First Felon look like a hero. They turned the lights out early when there was already a stay, there was no need for that show. I’m not interested in going back.
January 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today is the first #inaugurationday where I have no sense of hope for this country. I do not despair, but I hold no hope this administration is looking to bring people together, to bring harmony, or peace. It doesn’t even look like they will competently govern, but in that I do want to be wrong.
January 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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The facts are, the ACA saved millions with pre-existing conditions and set standards for care.

But now, more than a decade later, with what we now know, it’s time to take the insurance companies out of the mix.
The subsidies they get are enormous. We don’t need them as middlemen.
January 16, 2025 at 2:10 AM
As it turns out, I am totally an “eat my dessert before dinner” kinda gal when dessert are the FABULOUS CUPCAKES my daughter made.🧁 #SorryNotSorry, @dwanelay.bsky.social
January 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
My youngest bonus son turns 18 in 14.5 days. Typically, that’s a “yay, you’re a young ADULT” celebration day, joke that it’s officially old enough to gamble and that’s about it.
January 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
For over a YEAR, I’ve been trying to figure out how I wanted to spend a substantial credit balance I had with Vivian Xue and Pamper Nail Gallery (I can’t grow nails, so I use their awesome press-on #nailART). I’m torn between something celebrating my 2nd Masters or a #Wicked set. #DeepThoughts
January 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
How anyone from the US Government could argue social media services need to be banned to protect “national security” given how a) the incoming POTUS uses a SM platform and b) Musk’s action and behavior. #TikTok
January 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
File this under: why I’m staying home today. We didn’t get stranded (my husband was turning into the side entrance for our neighborhood), but watched 2 police officers help push a car out of the bank. 3rd one we saw this AM while taking the kids to/from speech. Fireplace day it is. #StLouis #SnowDay
January 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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$1,131,794,901

That's how much Big Oil has spent over the last 30 years paying off Congress to look the other way on climate action while the planet burns.

Well, the planet is burning.
Don't let them look away.
January 9, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Having had a hysterectomy over 20 years, I’ve got a “RV” but still- the negative impacts associated with requiring #healthcare decisions for a woman to ALSO address the needs of men (& others) for my daughters are something I’ll fight against. You should, too. legiscan.com/US/text/HR7/... #politics
January 9, 2025 at 6:53 AM
My view 8 years ago, @dwanelay.bsky.social. Gotta say, I wish we were there now… It’s cold outside! #dclovestory
January 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Took a practice GMAT just to see where I was at before studying. Fell asleep in the middle of the third section (micro sleep) and so ended it early, but still scored 615. I don’t have a reference of if that’s good or not?

And is that even relevant if I decide to do my PhD in the UK? 🇬🇧 #PhDlife
January 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
There’s a huge difference between encouraging “free speech” and ignoring disinformation and hateful rhetoric. This has a very “Daddy only [hurts] you because he loves you” vibe. #Meta
January 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
So this is how my husband and I are spending our early morning. Candlelight, a fire, watching Severance, made some meat, bread & cheese. He likes the cured meats, I’m all about chicken. Together, it works... just like us. 💗 #dclovestory
January 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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There isn't a baby I've held in my arms, or a tot I've sat with at bedtime, to whom I haven't sung Peter, Paul, and Mary songs.

Without crying? Well, no, I'm not a miracle-worker here.

Thank you for the beautiful music, Peter Yarrow.
Puff The Magic Dragon -- Peter, Paul & Mary ~ Live 1965
YouTube video by James Guilford
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January 8, 2025 at 3:32 AM
👋 Hi! I run an agency and collaborate with others to enhance their creative offerings by integrating I/O Psychology & Employer Brand strategies. Working together creates a better working world.

I’m also in love with research and writing. Basically, I’m a proud nerd who also loves to talk & travel.
a woman says " i wanna introduce myself " in a closet
ALT: a woman says " i wanna introduce myself " in a closet
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January 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM