Kat
@katintheboots.bsky.social
Writer. Designer. Reader. Cross Stitcher. Theater geek. Sports nut.
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President of Brazil calling for international action against US
First steps should be global boycott- no participation in US World Cup, Olymplics or any other international gathering here.
Given ICE raids and visa bans, that should already be in place, but Trump illegal war crimes should seal it
First steps should be global boycott- no participation in US World Cup, Olymplics or any other international gathering here.
Given ICE raids and visa bans, that should already be in place, but Trump illegal war crimes should seal it
January 3, 2026 at 1:58 PM
President of Brazil calling for international action against US
First steps should be global boycott- no participation in US World Cup, Olymplics or any other international gathering here.
Given ICE raids and visa bans, that should already be in place, but Trump illegal war crimes should seal it
First steps should be global boycott- no participation in US World Cup, Olymplics or any other international gathering here.
Given ICE raids and visa bans, that should already be in place, but Trump illegal war crimes should seal it
Woke up this morning and what. The. Actual. Fuck.
January 3, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Woke up this morning and what. The. Actual. Fuck.
Wait, Judi Dench’s cameo in Spirited is her last on screen appearance? Absolutely legendary.
December 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Wait, Judi Dench’s cameo in Spirited is her last on screen appearance? Absolutely legendary.
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In case you are looking to shop for holiday gifts, my wife’s art studio just did a holiday drop! Unfortunately, we can only ship in the US as still figuring out the tariff situation. We appreciate sharing! Thank you!
#enamel #shoplocal #artist #jewelery #prints #pins
Studioroseandtony.com
#enamel #shoplocal #artist #jewelery #prints #pins
Studioroseandtony.com
education consulting, art + design
Supporting educators, organizations, and individuals by providing art, design, and education consultation.
Studioroseandtony.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
In case you are looking to shop for holiday gifts, my wife’s art studio just did a holiday drop! Unfortunately, we can only ship in the US as still figuring out the tariff situation. We appreciate sharing! Thank you!
#enamel #shoplocal #artist #jewelery #prints #pins
Studioroseandtony.com
#enamel #shoplocal #artist #jewelery #prints #pins
Studioroseandtony.com
A long but incredibly valuable read. The bit about the money trap between $50-100k is particularly insightful. Explains a lot most of us have experienced but not seen articulated before.
We have a “poverty trap” and it’s driving the destruction of social cohesion.
The “poverty line” is’t 35,000, it’s $150,000, and making more than one, and less than the other is worse than being “poor”.
Which is why the rage.
www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...
The “poverty line” is’t 35,000, it’s $150,000, and making more than one, and less than the other is worse than being “poor”.
Which is why the rage.
www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...
Part 1: My Life Is a Lie
How a Broken Benchmark Quietly Broke America
www.yesigiveafig.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:40 PM
A long but incredibly valuable read. The bit about the money trap between $50-100k is particularly insightful. Explains a lot most of us have experienced but not seen articulated before.
For the elders of the internet, I learned today I now live within hearing distance of the Seahawks cannon guy.
November 24, 2025 at 4:44 AM
For the elders of the internet, I learned today I now live within hearing distance of the Seahawks cannon guy.
And the US the age limit for the vaccine is now 45 years old. My fellow Xennials, we didn’t qualify for this vaccine when it came out but most of us do now.
How great is the HPV vaccine?
It can even ⬇️ the risk of cervical cancer when given after precancerous cells are found.
I wonder why RFK Jr isn't talking about this study.🤔
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
It can even ⬇️ the risk of cervical cancer when given after precancerous cells are found.
I wonder why RFK Jr isn't talking about this study.🤔
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Early and long-term effects of prophylactic and post-excision human papillomavirus vaccination on recurrent high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia relative to margin status: a retrospective coh...
Regardless of timing, HPV vaccination has a beneficial long-term effect in lowering
the risk of CIN2+ recurrence. Despite the greater reduction in relapse achieved by
post-excision vaccination, the di...
www.thelancet.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:27 AM
And the US the age limit for the vaccine is now 45 years old. My fellow Xennials, we didn’t qualify for this vaccine when it came out but most of us do now.
@mayasc1000.bsky.social Found in my backyard and thought of you
October 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
@mayasc1000.bsky.social Found in my backyard and thought of you
Too late for this test to make a difference for many, but really hope this diagnostic passes human trials and becomes the new standard for the next generation.
And damn does the immune system bit ring true. 🤞 someone gets funding to figure out broad treatment implications there.
#endometriosis
And damn does the immune system bit ring true. 🤞 someone gets funding to figure out broad treatment implications there.
#endometriosis
So, right now, the only reliable way to diagnose endometriosis is with exploratory surgery. But finally, real scientists (instead of male scientists), are on the job & of course they’ve identified multiple markers in menstrual blood that point to noninvasive testing.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Driven by the pain of endometriosis, this scientist is uncovering clues to its causes
Katie Burns is helping reveal the immune system’s role in the long-neglected disease
www.science.org
September 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Too late for this test to make a difference for many, but really hope this diagnostic passes human trials and becomes the new standard for the next generation.
And damn does the immune system bit ring true. 🤞 someone gets funding to figure out broad treatment implications there.
#endometriosis
And damn does the immune system bit ring true. 🤞 someone gets funding to figure out broad treatment implications there.
#endometriosis
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sit with this quote for a minute
“Menstrual blood was messy, it was imprecise, it was difficult to collect, OB-GYNs told the pair. Why bother when the disease could be diagnosed with surgery?”
September 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
sit with this quote for a minute
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O Great Internet Hivemind, @antiqueight.bsky.social owns this cool #vintage #sewing basket/table but neither of us has any idea what era it might stem from. Please cast this post out into the far reaches of #sewsky #antiques until it finds someone who knows these things? :)
August 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
O Great Internet Hivemind, @antiqueight.bsky.social owns this cool #vintage #sewing basket/table but neither of us has any idea what era it might stem from. Please cast this post out into the far reaches of #sewsky #antiques until it finds someone who knows these things? :)
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There are ongoing discussions in various places about schemes to certify books have been written by actual people, as opposed to being AI slop.
The Society of Authors is running a quick, simple survey to gauge opinion on this, open to members and non-members.
societyofauthors.org/2025/07/11/h...
The Society of Authors is running a quick, simple survey to gauge opinion on this, open to members and non-members.
societyofauthors.org/2025/07/11/h...
Human Authored Survey - The Society of Authors
We're looking for your opinions on schemes which certify that novels or books have been fully created by humans. Complete our survey here.
societyofauthors.org
July 19, 2025 at 7:37 AM
There are ongoing discussions in various places about schemes to certify books have been written by actual people, as opposed to being AI slop.
The Society of Authors is running a quick, simple survey to gauge opinion on this, open to members and non-members.
societyofauthors.org/2025/07/11/h...
The Society of Authors is running a quick, simple survey to gauge opinion on this, open to members and non-members.
societyofauthors.org/2025/07/11/h...
With the final Black Sabbath concert today, we went down a rabbit hole of “are they the oldest living rock band with all original members?” As far as we can tell, no, they’re in second. Genesis seems to take first place by a year.
July 6, 2025 at 5:11 AM
With the final Black Sabbath concert today, we went down a rabbit hole of “are they the oldest living rock band with all original members?” As far as we can tell, no, they’re in second. Genesis seems to take first place by a year.
The payoff in this Michigan Law Pride and Prejudice review by Courtney Milan is 🤌
michiganlawreview.org/journal/prid...
michiganlawreview.org/journal/prid...
Pride and Predators - Michigan Law Review
A Review of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice is one of the most beloved romance novels of all time and needs very little introduction. For those who need a refresher on the plot...
michiganlawreview.org
July 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The payoff in this Michigan Law Pride and Prejudice review by Courtney Milan is 🤌
michiganlawreview.org/journal/prid...
michiganlawreview.org/journal/prid...
Just finished the Titan sub documentary, and one of the things that’s most striking about it is the number of people that knew it was wildly unsafe but were unable to do anything about it.
May 29, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Just finished the Titan sub documentary, and one of the things that’s most striking about it is the number of people that knew it was wildly unsafe but were unable to do anything about it.
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You have three days, starting today, to leave a public comment with the FDA about, say, why COVID-19 boosters should remain available to everyone and also free. "Individual consumer" is the category you most likely want (unless you are one of the other categories; if so, choose that).
Regulations.gov
www.regulations.gov
May 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM
You have three days, starting today, to leave a public comment with the FDA about, say, why COVID-19 boosters should remain available to everyone and also free. "Individual consumer" is the category you most likely want (unless you are one of the other categories; if so, choose that).
One of my least favorite things about modern medicine is having to fail thru shitty meds before being able to get the med the doc thinks will work best these particular circumstances.
May 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
One of my least favorite things about modern medicine is having to fail thru shitty meds before being able to get the med the doc thinks will work best these particular circumstances.
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Pin this wherever you need to because you're going to need this reminder.
Also, ANY politician that promises you otherwise is full of it. We barely survived four years of Trump and that was with people in his orbit who were willing to push back somewhat.
Also, ANY politician that promises you otherwise is full of it. We barely survived four years of Trump and that was with people in his orbit who were willing to push back somewhat.
April 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Pin this wherever you need to because you're going to need this reminder.
Also, ANY politician that promises you otherwise is full of it. We barely survived four years of Trump and that was with people in his orbit who were willing to push back somewhat.
Also, ANY politician that promises you otherwise is full of it. We barely survived four years of Trump and that was with people in his orbit who were willing to push back somewhat.
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Yes but Houston accomplished the college basketball thing that matters most: giving an all-time loss to Duke
April 8, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Yes but Houston accomplished the college basketball thing that matters most: giving an all-time loss to Duke
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losing Val Kilmer is very sad but boy if there ever was a good night for Beleaguered Nation Mournfully Watches Tombstone
April 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
losing Val Kilmer is very sad but boy if there ever was a good night for Beleaguered Nation Mournfully Watches Tombstone
Taking small joys where I can. Today, that means being happy we finally got a decent window screens up on our funky old windows yesterday. Had a lovely night of sleep with an open window last night.
March 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Taking small joys where I can. Today, that means being happy we finally got a decent window screens up on our funky old windows yesterday. Had a lovely night of sleep with an open window last night.
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Folks, in case you know vulnerable people with the following job experience, there are changes to the Express Entry system in Canada you might want to tell them about. Healthcare, social services, teachers, trades like plumbers and carpenters. And if you speak French, that is a big draw. More info:
Canada Announces Major Changes To Express Entry Occupation-Specific Draws - Canada Immigration and Visa Information. Canadian Immigration Services and Free Online Evaluation.
Canada updates Express Entry for 2025, adding education occupations while focusing on healthcare, trades, and Francophone immigration. Learn more about these changes.
immigration.ca
February 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Folks, in case you know vulnerable people with the following job experience, there are changes to the Express Entry system in Canada you might want to tell them about. Healthcare, social services, teachers, trades like plumbers and carpenters. And if you speak French, that is a big draw. More info:
Hm, the one house nearby that’s had a flag up for the orange one since we moved in has taken it down. Innnnnteresting.
February 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Hm, the one house nearby that’s had a flag up for the orange one since we moved in has taken it down. Innnnnteresting.