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Maria
@defiantfalcon.bsky.social
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Dog Mom, Registered Respiratory Therapist (BSRT, RRT, RRT-ACCS), Sewist, Reader
#MedSky #RespiratoryTherapy #RespiratoryTherapist
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Maria @defiantfalcon.bsky.social · Nov 7
so excited to see #MedSky here, but I'm still looking for #Louisiana and #RespiratoryTherapy folks. I need to rebuild those links 👀
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bookshop.org
Still need to get some presents for loved ones (or yourself)?

Get free shipping, 20% off a future order, and the knowledge that your purchase supports indie bookstores 💜
Image reads: Cyber Monday Free Shipping! Plus make a purchase today and receive 20% off a future order
December 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
defiantfalcon.bsky.social
Time for Sasha's annual portrait session 😅 She hates to see the antlers coming 🤣
Fluffy Golden doggo with a Christmas bandana sitting prettily in front of a lit Christmas tree and 3 stockings Fluffy Golden doggo with a Christmas bandana sitting prettily in front of a lit Christmas tree and 3 stockings. She now has a pair of antlers on and would like to file a grievance. Fluffy Golden doggo with a Christmas bandana sitting prettily in front of a lit Christmas tree and 3 stockings. She now has a pair of antlers on and would like to file a grievance.
November 27, 2025 at 10:55 PM
defiantfalcon.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 2:05 AM
defiantfalcon.bsky.social
2 stages of getting ready for work: hecking concerned puppy and sad puppy
November 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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propublica.org
The Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics at every level, from school boards to the presidency. Its roots trace back decades.

By @phoebepetrovic.bsky.social
(Published Oct. 2024)
Tracing the Roots of the Christian Nationalist Movement That’s Influencing Modern Politics
The Christian right has become an increasingly powerful force in American politics at every level, from school boards to the presidency. Its roots trace back decades.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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thelatestkate.bsky.social
A drawing of colorful bats hanging in a glowing cave. The caption reads, "Today's a good day to really look after yourself."
November 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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ecmclaughlin.bsky.social
Reminder:
October 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
defiantfalcon.bsky.social
Sasha was ecstatic yesterday when she realized she was getting an evening bath and walk!
Golden doggo jumping up to attack the sprinkler her human is holding. Happy Golden doggo sitting pretty waiting for the hose to be turned back on. She just got a bath and needs playtime!
October 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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pbsnews.org
Animals at zoos across the United States got into the Halloween spirit this month. 🎃

Video via Oregon Zoo via Storyful and AP, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium via Storyful and the John Ball Zoo via AP
October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
defiantfalcon.bsky.social
Happy respiratory care week to all my fellow RTs! #respiratorytherapist #respiratorytherapy #medsky #RCweek2025 #emimcc
October 21, 2025 at 3:51 AM
defiantfalcon.bsky.social
Just a sleepy puppy
Fluffy Golden dog asleep on her bed (surrounded by toys). Her long front legs are stretched out in front of her and she is smirking as she sleeps
October 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
defiantfalcon.bsky.social
I made chocolate biscotti this morning and Sasha was ready to do some quality control testing. She wasn't happy when I told her "no, chocolate isn't for puppies"
Fluffy Golden doggo sitting in front of the oven giving her human the stink eye. There's chocolate biscotti waiting to be cut on the stove top for its second bake. The dog is very sad that chocolate isn't for puppies!
October 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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thelatestkate.bsky.social
❤️
A drawing of a black cat resting under a blanket. The caption reads, "please be patient with yourself; it all feels overwhelming because it IS overwhelming"
October 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
defiantfalcon.bsky.social
every single one of us deserves to be paid
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Oct 7
A new draft White House memo suggests a 2019 law signed by President Trump that guarantees federal employees get paid after a shutdown ends would not apply to furloughed workers.
White House floats no back pay for some furloughed federal workers despite 2019 law
A new draft White House memo suggests a 2019 law signed by President Trump that guarantees federal employees get paid after a shutdown ends would not apply to furloughed workers.
n.pr
October 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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npr.org
Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."
Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'
Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."
n.pr
October 1, 2025 at 10:04 PM
defiantfalcon.bsky.social
It was really rude of new orders to pop up right as I got to the "wait, WHAT." portion of this book 🤣
Picture of a woman holding a hardcover book (The Ferryman by Justin Cronin)
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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nycsouthpaw.bsky.social
A pop up box on Tylenol dot com
tylenol.com TYLENOL We stand with science, and we stand with you. For generations, families have trusted TYLENOL® when it matters most. Why? Because Tylenol is one of the most studied medications in history. The facts remain unchanged: over a decade of rigorous research, endorsed by leading medical professionals, confirm there is no credible evidence linking acetaminophen to autism. Acetaminophen is used worldwide as a first line of defense for pain relief and fever reduction, at the recommendation of independent public health and leading medical professionals and in accordance with the product label. High fevers and pain are widely recognized as potential risks to a pregnancy if left untreated, especially in the first trimester. Remember to talk to your doctor. We prioritize science as the core of how we provide care, and that will never change.
September 23, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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reactorsff.bsky.social
"When Mr. Bilbo Baggins of Bag End announced that he would shortly be celebrating his eleventy-first birthday with a party of special magnificence, there was much talk and excitement in Hobbiton."

Happy Hobbit Day, and happy birthday Bilbo and Frodo!

#LOTR
A screencap from the Fellowship of the Ring: Bilbo Baggins' birthday party. A crowd of hobbits are celebrating under a banner that reads Happy Birthday Bilbo Baggins
September 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Whatever you do, please don’t stop reading.

Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.

Just. Keep. Reading.
September 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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pulmcrit.bsky.social
For anyone wondering whether to get the COVID vaccine:

You can & should trust the American Association of Pediatrics & the American Academy of Family Physicians.

These are among the most hardworking, underpaid, evidence-based, and well-intentioned doctors out there.
September 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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buddyspell.bsky.social
Louisiana election schedule:
September 11, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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brandibuchman.bsky.social
NEW: If you want your Fourth Amendment rights to mean something in America, you better not be Latino. Or look like you are. Or sound like it. Or work a job that some random ICE agent you have never met before thinks is an indicator of your legal citizenship status.

www.huffpost.com/entry/americ...
How The Supreme Court Just Launched A New Phase Of American Dystopia
The obvious end point of the Supreme Court’s logic is something normally associated with fascist regimes.
www.huffpost.com
September 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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If you've been using a 📌 emoji to bookmark posts, @rafael.my and @samuel.bsky.team cooked up a special tool you can use to migrate them to your Saved Posts.

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September 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
defiantfalcon.bsky.social
I'm really grateful for my dad insisting that he come with me on a road trip to another state to get my covid vaccine. We had a really good visit on the drive.
September 8, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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accpchest.bsky.social
The new NIPPV criteria are here. Many medical equipment companies are already applying the changes; stay up to date! 🔗 Read the full article now: www.chestphysician.org/practical-ap...
#COPD
September 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM