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⚡️unashamed maximalist
📚 MFA in poetry
🪻 gardener
😎 chronically ill/disabled
🖖🏻 watching my way through #StarTrek for the first time, AMA
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Sad to hear of the passing of #DisabilityJustice activist and visionary Patty Berne.

#SinsInvalid reminds us: “As we grieve, please care for each other in the ways Patty taught us:

Check in on a friend.
Cook a meal.
Support someone at the edge.
Practice Disability Justice in real time.”
A bright illustration of Patty Berne,a Japanese-Haitian person with light brown skin, who smiles playfully with love and light shining from their brown eyes. They wear an off the shoulder opalescent blue dress and an amethyst pendant. Their brown hair is pulled back into their signature two buns. Behind Patty is a pink background with radiant red and yellow flowers. At the top of the image, iridescent capital letters spell out “PATTY LIVES THROUGH US.” On the bottom right corner is Sins Invalid’s logo, a black rectangular box with white letters that read “Sins Invalid.”
July 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Urgent needs for #tornadorelief include food and hygiene items as well as baby food and supplies. Let’s make sure no one goes hungry!

Drop off 10am-3pm @ 4343 W Florissant

#ActionStLouis #ForTheCultureSTL #STL
A flyer by Action St. Louis and For the Culture STL which lists donation items needed. (Urgent needs are in red and I’ll indicate those here with an asterisk.) THE PEOPLE'S RESPONSE JUNE 3, 2025 FOOD - CANS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES* - CANS OF PROTEIN AND SOUPS* - CRACKERS AND SNACKS* - RAMEN/MAC AND CHEESE* - PASTA* - PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY* - ENSURE* HYGIENE - ADULT DIAPERS S/M/XL/2X* - PANTY LINERS/PADS/TAMPONS* - DEODORANT* - CONDITIONER (WE HAVE SHAMPOO) - TOOTHBRUSHES/TOOTHPASTE* PET - CAT FOOD* BABY - PEDIALYTE - BABY FOOD/FORMULA - DISTILLED WATER* - NEWBORN DIAPERS* HOUSEHOLD - CLOROX WIPES/SPRAY - CLEANING SUPPLIES - BLEACH - GAUZE/BANDAIDS* - ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT* SUPPLIES - TARPS* - FLASHLIGHTS/SOLAR-POWERED LIGHTS* - IKEA/ALDI REUSABLE BAGS - TENTS (FAMILY SIZE)* URGENLY NEEDED ITEMS IN RED ACTIONSTL.ORG/TORNADO TO GET HELP, VOLUNTEER, OR DONATE.
June 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Let’s not let waning media coverage deter our response to help neighbors with #tornadorelief needs! We can do it!!

Let’s get these babies what they need, especially.

Supplies listed on flyer attached (alt text included).

Drop off 10am-3pm at 4343 W Florissant.

#ActionSTL #ForTheCultureSTL
A flyer from Action St Louis and For the Culture STL which reads: THE PEOPLE'S RESPONSE MAY 29, 2025 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 9:30AM-3:30PM | 4343 W FLORISSANT, 63115 FOOD - CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - CANNED MEALS - PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY - RICE AND PASTA - JUICE BOXES - GATORADE - GRANOLA BARS - INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS HYGIENE - S/M/XL ADULT DIAPERS - LIQUID BODY SOAP - LOTION - SHOWER CAPS - DEODORANT - BLACK HAIRCARE PRODUCTS PET - DOG FOOD & CAT FOOD BABY - SIZE 7 DIAPERS - GOODNIGHT PULL UPS FOR OLDER KIDS - BABY FOOD - BABY WIPES - DISTILLED WATER HOUSEHOLD - CLOROX WIPES/SPRAY - BLACK YARD TRASH BAGS - GAUZE - BANDAIDS - NEOSPORIN SUPPLIES - TARPS - BROOMS/MOPS
May 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Volunteers are needed for #tornadorelief clean-up this week!

4343 W Florissant
9:30am—3:30pm

My spouse has volunteered and reports it’s incredibly well-organized!

Donations still needed as well, focusing on food right now.

#ActionStLouis #ForTheCultureSTL
A flyer from Action STL and For the Culture STL which reads: The People’s Response MAY 28, 2025 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 9:30AM-3:30PM 4343 W FLORISSANT, 63115 FOOD - FRUIT CUPS - CANNED MEALS - PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY - RICE AND PASTA - WATER - GRANOLA BARS - INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS BABY - DIAPER RASH OINTMENT - BABY FORMULA SUPPLIES - BROOMS - SCREWS/NAILS - PAPER TOWELS - TRASH BAGS - TOILET PAPER - ZIPLOC BAGS - SMALL REUSABLE BAGS - COVID MASKS - REUSABLE BOXES/BINS - PET FOOD ACTIONSTL.ORG/TORNADO TO GET HELP, VOLUNTEER, OR DONATE.
May 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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#Disabled pals, did you know you can get a National Parks Access Pass that gives you (and up to 3 other people in your vehicle!) free lifetime entrance?

Just picked mine up today. I’m determined to drag this meat sack to as many gorgeous places as I can—rather than die like the gov’t wants me to. 😎
A ground view of the St. Louis Gateway Arch before a blue sky scattered with clouds and one tiny person at the bottom right of the photo behind a fence, showing the enormity of the monument.
May 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Food items are the most urgent needs for #tornadorelief today!

- canned fruits and veg
- canned meals
- PB&J
- rice and pasta
- water
- granola bars
- individually wrapped snacks

Drop off 10am-3pm at 4343 W Florissant. #ActionSTL #ForTheCultureSTL #thepeoplesresponse
A flyer from Action St. Louis and For the Culture STL which reads: THE PEOPLE’S RESPONSE MAY 27, 2025 BABY - PULL UPS IN LARGER SIZES FOOD - CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - CANNED MEALS - PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY - RICE AND PASTA - WATER - GRANOLA BARS - INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS WE DO NOT NEED - PAPER TOWELS - TOILET PAPER - SMALL REUSABLE BAGS - REUSABLE BOXES/BINS - TRASH BAGS - ZIPLOC BAGS - COVID MASKS - PET FOOD SUPPLIES - BROOMS - SCREWS/NAILS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 9:30AM-3:30PM 4343 W FLORISSANT, 63115 ACTIONSTL.ORG/TORNADO TO GET HELP, VOLUNTEER, OR DONATE.
May 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Oh is this the spot where someone else is happy that I’m hoarding these William Morris prints from my grandmother’s 1985 book of gift wrapping samples??
A haphazard spread of square sheets of paper featuring different floral William Morris prints.
May 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Reduced drop off and pick up hours today for emergency #tornadorelief supplies at the Y!

10am-12pm, per #ActionSTL and #thepeoplesresponse.
A flyer from Action STL and For the Culture STL which reads: The People’s Response MEMORIAL DAY HOURS 10 A.M. - 12 P.M. TO GIVE OUR TEAM AND VOLUNTEERS A BREAK, ON MONDAY, MAY 26H, THE PEOPLE'S RESPONSE HUB WILL BE ON REDUCED HOURS. WE WILL BE BACK TO OUR NORMAL HOURS OF 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. ON TUESDAY! NO VOLUNTEERS NEEDED | DONATIONS STILL ACCEPTED PICK UP LINE IS OPEN FROM 10AM-NOON. ACTIONSTL.ORG/TORNADO TO GET HELP, VOLUNTEER, OR DONATE.
May 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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- L-XXL ADULT DIAPERS
- PADS AND TAMPONS
- TOOTHBRUSHES & TOOTHPASTE
- LIQUID BODY SOAP

- RAIN PONCHOS/UMBRELLAS
- TARPS
- NITRILE GLOVES
- METAL RAKES/SHOVELS

- CLOROX WIPES
- SINGLE USE ALCOHOL WIPES
- PAPER TOWELS
- BLACK YARD TRASHBAGS
- GAUZE

Drop off 10am-3pm @ 4343 W Florrisant

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A flyer from Action STL and For the Culture STL which reads: THE PEOPLE’S RESPONSE May 25. 2025 FOOD - CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - CANNED MEALS - PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY - RICE AND PASTA - WATER - GRANOLA BARS - INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS BABY - SIZE 7 DIAPERS - PULL UPS - BABY FOOD HOUSEHOLD - CLOROX WIPES - SINGLE USE ALCOHOL WIPES - PAPER TOWELS HYGIENE - BLACK YARD TRASH BAGS - L-XXL ADULT DIAPERS - GAUZE - PADS AND TAMPONS - TOOTHBRUSHES & TOOTHPASTE - LIQUID BODY SOAP PET - DOG FOOD & CAT FOOD SUPPLIES - RAIN PONCHOS/UMBRELLAS - TARPS - NITRILE GLOVES - METAL RAKES/SHOVELS 4343 W FLORISSANT, 63115 ACTIONSTL.ORG/TORNADO TO GET HELP, VOLUNTEER, OR DONATE.
May 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Today’s urgent needs for #STL #tornadorelief:

- CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
- CANNED MEALS
- PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY
- RICE AND PASTA
- WATER
- GRANOLA BARS
- INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS

- SIZE 7 DIAPERS
- PULL UPS
- BABY FOOD

- DOG FOOD & CAT FOOD

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#thepeoplesresonse
A flyer from Action STL and For the Culture STL which reads: THE PEOPLE’S RESPONSE May 25, 2025 FOOD - CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES - CANNED MEALS - PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY - RICE AND PASTA - WATER - GRANOLA BARS - INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SNACKS BABY - SIZE 7 DIAPERS - PULL UPS - BABY FOOD HOUSEHOLD - CLOROX WIPES - SINGLE USE ALCOHOL WIPES - PAPER TOWELS HYGIENE - BLACK YARD TRASH BAGS - L-XXL ADULT DIAPERS - GAUZE - PADS AND TAMPONS - TOOTHBRUSHES & TOOTHPASTE - LIQUID BODY SOAP PET - DOG FOOD & CAT FOOD SUPPLIES - RAIN PONCHOS/UMBRELLAS - TARPS - NITRILE GLOVES - METAL RAKES/SHOVELS 4343 W FLORISSANT, 63115 ACTIONSTL.ORG/TORNADO TO GET HELP, VOLUNTEER, OR DONATE.
May 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Today’s urgent needs for #STL #tornadorelief via #thepeoplesresponse:

Shampoo and conditioner
Liquid body soap
Large reusable bags like the IKEA ones (we are basically out of these and need a lot more)

Drop off 10am-3pm at 4343 W Florissant
Screencap of a Facebook post by Ohun Ashe, a Black activist. It reads: Date: 5/24/25 Time: 10a-3p (Volunteers can come at 9:30a) Location: O'Fallon YMCA - 4343 W Florissant, 63115 We do anticipate a high volume tomorrow so please be patient, we're moving as fast as we can If you're an able body volunteer, please try street parking Urgent needs: Shampoo and conditioner Liquid body soap Large reusable bags like the IKEA ones (we are basically out of these and need a lot more) Additional needs: Nitrite gloves Ace bandage wraps and gauze Granola Bars Jars of baby food Ensure Nutrient filled meals that are non perishable (canned soups, instant rice, etc) Fruit cups Crackers Lawn bags Tarps Zip ties Lip balm and Vaseline Rain ponchos Toothbrushes We do not need: Toothpaste Bars of body soap Deodorant Cleaning supplies Also, thank you. We love yal!!!!
May 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Urgent needs for today’s #tornadorelief with #ThePeoplesResponse:

• RAKES
• REGULAR AND PUSH BROOMS
• NON-PERISHABLE FOODS (NOT SNACKS)
• CANNED GOODS (POP TOP)
• PEANUT BUTTER
• JELLY
• TUNA/CHICKEN
• DEODORANT

Drop off 10am-3pm at 4343 W Florissant #STL
A flyer reading: THE PEOPLE'S RESPONSE MAY 23, 2025 URGENT NEEDS • RAKES • PUSH BROOMS • REGULAR BROOMS • NON-PERISHABLE FOODS (NOT SNACKS) • CANNED GOODS (POP TOP) • PEANUT BUTTER • JELLY • TUNA/CHICKEN • DEODORANT WE DO NOT NEED • MASKS • SANITIZING WIPES • WORK GLOVES PLEASE ONLY DROP OFF DONATIONS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10 A.M. AND 3 P.M. SO OUR TEAM HAS TIME TO TURN OVER FOR DINNER SERVICE. 4343 W FLORISSANT, 63115 ACTIONSTL.ORG/TORNADO TO GET HELP, VOLUNTEER, OR DONATE.
May 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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In my next life I hope I’m this bunny just chilling in our yard.
A wild rabbit, brown with white around its eyes and on its tummy, lounges in relaxation in a patch of clover and wild violets at the base of a serviceberry tree.
April 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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An image still of the character Odo from Star Trek Deep Space Nine. He looks up and to the left.
February 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Literally can’t have my dog in my lap while I’m on the phone because the little perv groans and moans so loudly.
A tiny tan cockapoo dog in a red turtleneck is cozied up on a grey soft blanket in front of some floral pillows. She’s looking at the camera and her tongue is making a tiny little blep. Behind her are a window and many green houseplants.
February 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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When google search history gets your internal recipe too accurately
Screencap of google search history which shows prior searches for: mo attorney general suing starbucks 2025 lawsuit To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everythi... 1995 film adhd blog why are there so many serial killers in the pacific northwest Simpson and vail hamstrings twitching after walking falling down cafe anne tyler falling down cafe
February 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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This is the newest member of our household. Her name is Rotini and she wishes you a swift and easy time at the hospital and hopes you’re back to baseline soon!
A young tricolor brown black and white guinea pig looking into the camera with a big sweet expression. She has a paper towel tube on her left and a water bottle on her right, and she’s in a wire-sided enclosure with a gray fleece lining.
January 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Daily reminder to be so skeptical of AI search summaries, esp re: medical stuff!!

Googling #quercetin, AI says it “can also help with headaches & upset stomach.”

If you click the link whence it’s pulling that info, the source actually says quercetin may CAUSE headaches & upset stomach.

#NEISvoid
A screen cap of a Google AI summary search result with highlighted text reading “Quercetin can also help with headaches and upset stomach.” Below that are links to Mt. Sinai’s page on “Quercetin Informarion” and an NIH link to an article on the protective effects of quercetin on the kidneys. A search result link preview of Mt. Sinai’s page titled “Quercetin Information” which says “Precautions: Quercetin is generally considered safe. Side effects may include headache and upset stomach. Preliminary evidence suggests that a byproduct of…”
January 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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It’s weird that Forbes is better at communicating this than the actual CDC but here we are.

Article: www.forbes.com/sites/brucel...
A highlighted piece of text from a screencap of a Forbes article which reads “Don’t listen to those politicians and such who have tried to politicize the heck out of proven infectious disease control measures. For example, N95 respirators are designed to block small particles like viruses. Wearing such face masks can effectively cut down respiratory virus transmission as long as the masks fit and are worn properly.”
January 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Is the CDC saying what I think it’s saying here—that starting next week, “low” covid wastewater transmission will be redefined relative to 2024 spread as opposed to, you know, the objective number zero?

#CovidIsntOver #covidsafety #stillmasking
A screencap from the CDC’s COVID 19 wastewater monitoring data page. Header is “National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS)”. Alert reads “On January 10, COVID-19 WVAL data will begin reflecting the planned updated baselines based on the previous 12 months of data (see About the Data for more information). Due to federal offices being closed on January 9, data updates will be delayed until January 13, 2025.”
January 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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My spouse: chicken noodle soup! :)

My brain: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
A quart container of frozen chicken noodle soup inside a freezer. A masking tape label in the container reads “CNS 11-22-24”.
January 7, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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I gobbled up this gem of a book in a single day over the holidays.

Smart, funny, meticulously researched—just what you’d expect from @mattbaume.bsky.social.

Highly recommend for fellow queer pop culture enthusiasts! ✨
A white woman’s hand holds a book called “Hi Honey, I’m Homo! Sitcoms, specials, and the queering of American Culture” featuring a retro cover design of a tv on a stand. In the background is a crocheted afghan on a red armchair and a window.
January 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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No lies detected.
A white woman with curly red hair piled on her head in a pinch scrunchie and a white N95 duckbill mask flashes a peace sign at the camera, her eyes smiling. She’s on a green couch with a lamp behind her.
December 31, 2024 at 5:34 PM
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DINNER is better when we MEAT TOGETHER
A mint green utensil crock sits on a speckled countertop. The crock has the phrase “Dinner is better when we eat together” on it in relief, but next to the phrase are a fork and spoon and the tines of the fork make it look like it says “meat together.” It is very poorly designed.
December 24, 2024 at 2:21 PM
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HOLLERING at the note in my chart after yesterday’s failed biopsy.

“Difficult Anatomy” is going to be the title of my autobiography.

#NEISvoid
Screencap of a healthcare app showing procedure results. Text reads: Not yet reviewed by care team. See details. “Results: [Dr name redacted] MD 12/10/2024 8:55AM Endometrial Biopsy date/time: 12/9/2024 2:10pm Performed by: [redacted] Authorized by: [redacted] Unable to perform Unable to perform due to: pain Unable to perform due to comment: Difficult anatomy, sharp anteflexion at level of internal os “
December 10, 2024 at 5:21 PM