❄Violet Pumpernickel❄
@violetpunkin.bsky.social
Cat lover, herbalist, soapmaker, photographer, covid concious, atheist, liberal, Gen X, and all around nasty woman. Looking for a way forward.
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Stranger: Why you wearing a mask
Me: I want to become a mime, this is to remind me that mimes don’t talk
Stranger: Well it’s more than not talking, mimes make gesture with their hands and stuff
Me: (makes hand gestures)
Stranger: No, not like that, put your middle fingers down
Me: I want to become a mime, this is to remind me that mimes don’t talk
Stranger: Well it’s more than not talking, mimes make gesture with their hands and stuff
Me: (makes hand gestures)
Stranger: No, not like that, put your middle fingers down
a man in a black shirt with white face paint on his face
Alt: a mime in a black shirt with white face paint on his face makes random gestures with his hands
media.tenor.com
February 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Stranger: Why you wearing a mask
Me: I want to become a mime, this is to remind me that mimes don’t talk
Stranger: Well it’s more than not talking, mimes make gesture with their hands and stuff
Me: (makes hand gestures)
Stranger: No, not like that, put your middle fingers down
Me: I want to become a mime, this is to remind me that mimes don’t talk
Stranger: Well it’s more than not talking, mimes make gesture with their hands and stuff
Me: (makes hand gestures)
Stranger: No, not like that, put your middle fingers down
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Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
February 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.
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Anyway, here's a map from our 1st Edition (1768).
February 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Anyway, here's a map from our 1st Edition (1768).
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Encyclopædia Britannica will continue to use ‘Gulf of Mexico’ for a few reasons:
-We serve an international audience, a majority of which is outside the U.S.
-The Gulf of Mexico is an international body of water, and the U.S.’s authority to rename it is ambiguous.
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-We serve an international audience, a majority of which is outside the U.S.
-The Gulf of Mexico is an international body of water, and the U.S.’s authority to rename it is ambiguous.
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February 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Encyclopædia Britannica will continue to use ‘Gulf of Mexico’ for a few reasons:
-We serve an international audience, a majority of which is outside the U.S.
-The Gulf of Mexico is an international body of water, and the U.S.’s authority to rename it is ambiguous.
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-We serve an international audience, a majority of which is outside the U.S.
-The Gulf of Mexico is an international body of water, and the U.S.’s authority to rename it is ambiguous.
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This is an excellent read.
Covid-Conscious folks, you've probably got friends and family reaching out to you to ask what you know about H5N1. I thought a lot about what I want to say to people in my life when they ask, so I wrote this letter. Sharing so you all can use it as well.
guinesspig.ghost.io/dear-friend-...
guinesspig.ghost.io/dear-friend-...
Dear Friend Who is Worried About H5N1...
Dear friend who is worried about H5N1,
You’re certainly not alone. I’m worried about H5N1 too. By now you’ve probably heard about it on the news or in your social media feed. You’ve seen videos of co...
guinesspig.ghost.io
February 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This is an excellent read.
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For those of you desperately in need of distraction from today's headlines, here's a photo of a bunny & a chick who are friends.
February 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
For those of you desperately in need of distraction from today's headlines, here's a photo of a bunny & a chick who are friends.
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Stranger: Why you wearing a mask
Me: So much illness at work, boss now makes us schedule illness just like vacation time. My next Covid infection isn’t till July so I mask till then.
Stranger: If it works why not wear it in July too & stay well
Me: OMG why didn’t I think of that
Me: So much illness at work, boss now makes us schedule illness just like vacation time. My next Covid infection isn’t till July so I mask till then.
Stranger: If it works why not wear it in July too & stay well
Me: OMG why didn’t I think of that
a cartoon character says my goodness what an idea why didn 't i think of that
Alt: Simpsons character (man with red hair and beard) says my goodness why didn’t I think of that
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Stranger: Why you wearing a mask
Me: So much illness at work, boss now makes us schedule illness just like vacation time. My next Covid infection isn’t till July so I mask till then.
Stranger: If it works why not wear it in July too & stay well
Me: OMG why didn’t I think of that
Me: So much illness at work, boss now makes us schedule illness just like vacation time. My next Covid infection isn’t till July so I mask till then.
Stranger: If it works why not wear it in July too & stay well
Me: OMG why didn’t I think of that
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“More than 1 million children may have been affected by long COVID in 2023, new federal data published Monday suggests…”
abcnews.go.com/amp/Health/l...
abcnews.go.com/amp/Health/l...
Long COVID impacting more than 1 million children: CDC study suggests
A new CDC study published Monday found that more than 1 million children were affected by long COVID in 2023. Higher levels were found in lower-income households.
abcnews.go.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
“More than 1 million children may have been affected by long COVID in 2023, new federal data published Monday suggests…”
abcnews.go.com/amp/Health/l...
abcnews.go.com/amp/Health/l...
All of the lack of mitigations and outright lies were just to get people back to work. Biden's great economy came at a huge cost to public health and individuals suffer for it.
February 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
All of the lack of mitigations and outright lies were just to get people back to work. Biden's great economy came at a huge cost to public health and individuals suffer for it.
As long as people refuse to listen and flat out ignore the science, more of this will happen.
February 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
As long as people refuse to listen and flat out ignore the science, more of this will happen.
Here we go.
If there is any doubt that tariffs are passed through to consumers, the cost of propane to heat my house just went up by the amount of the tariff
February 2, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Here we go.
February 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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“Previous research has linked COVID-19 to heart attacks, heart failure, brain fog, diabetes, and gastrointestinal issues. But new findings suggest an even more concerning connection—mental health.”
www.newson6.com/story/679fa1...
www.newson6.com/story/679fa1...
Medical Minute: Study links COVID-19 to increased mental health risks, especially for unvaccinated patients
Researchers say COVID-19 is linked to depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, with unvaccinated patients facing higher risks.
www.newson6.com
February 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“Previous research has linked COVID-19 to heart attacks, heart failure, brain fog, diabetes, and gastrointestinal issues. But new findings suggest an even more concerning connection—mental health.”
www.newson6.com/story/679fa1...
www.newson6.com/story/679fa1...
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From @ntfabiano.bsky.social with thanx👌🏻
Mitochondria and Depression
Mitochondrial Dysregulation is a major feature of Long Cövid.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Mitochondria and Depression
Mitochondrial Dysregulation is a major feature of Long Cövid.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Mitochondrial dysfunction: A fatal blow in depression
Mitochondria maintain the normal physiological function of nerve cells by producing sufficient cellular energy and performing crucial roles in maintai…
www.sciencedirect.com
January 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
From @ntfabiano.bsky.social with thanx👌🏻
Mitochondria and Depression
Mitochondrial Dysregulation is a major feature of Long Cövid.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Mitochondria and Depression
Mitochondrial Dysregulation is a major feature of Long Cövid.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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This kid slightly misunderstood their homework assignment and we could not possibly love it more. 12/10
January 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This kid slightly misunderstood their homework assignment and we could not possibly love it more. 12/10
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JUST IN: A new H5N9 bird flu variant has been found in U.S. poultry for the first time at a California duck farm.
This variant, linked to the dangerous H5N1 strain, has led to the culling of nearly 119,000 birds to stop the outbreak.
This variant, linked to the dangerous H5N1 strain, has led to the culling of nearly 119,000 birds to stop the outbreak.
January 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
JUST IN: A new H5N9 bird flu variant has been found in U.S. poultry for the first time at a California duck farm.
This variant, linked to the dangerous H5N1 strain, has led to the culling of nearly 119,000 birds to stop the outbreak.
This variant, linked to the dangerous H5N1 strain, has led to the culling of nearly 119,000 birds to stop the outbreak.
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“For the millions of people suffering from long COVID worldwide, finding effective treatments is an urgent priority. And for the many more who have not developed long COVID, being able to prevent it would be immensely valuable.”
Masks. Masks are a great preventative.
www.forbes.com/sites/davewe...
Masks. Masks are a great preventative.
www.forbes.com/sites/davewe...
Studies Show Long COVID Risk In Women, SARS-CoV-2 And Chronic Fatigue Link
Risk of long COVID is higher in women and a link between SARS-CoV-2 infection and development of ME/CFS is shown, according to new studies.
www.forbes.com
January 27, 2025 at 11:41 PM
“For the millions of people suffering from long COVID worldwide, finding effective treatments is an urgent priority. And for the many more who have not developed long COVID, being able to prevent it would be immensely valuable.”
Masks. Masks are a great preventative.
www.forbes.com/sites/davewe...
Masks. Masks are a great preventative.
www.forbes.com/sites/davewe...
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This is the only flag I’m flying today. For Janey. #Trumpisacunt Let’s make it trend.
January 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
This is the only flag I’m flying today. For Janey. #Trumpisacunt Let’s make it trend.
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Likewise, don’t fall for the propaganda that COVID is harmless or mild—and it most certainly is minimizing propaganda. Even “mild” infections can cause long term organ damage.
Don’t surrender to forced or “inevitable” infection. #WearAnN95 and protect yourself & others.
Don’t surrender to forced or “inevitable” infection. #WearAnN95 and protect yourself & others.
Propaganda has a purpose. They want us to give up. They want us to throw our hands up and surrender before offering a fight. What’s better than fighting a battle to win? Not fighting at all because your enemy surrenders. Let's not fall for it now. My latest: open.substack.com/pub/fpwellma...
January 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Likewise, don’t fall for the propaganda that COVID is harmless or mild—and it most certainly is minimizing propaganda. Even “mild” infections can cause long term organ damage.
Don’t surrender to forced or “inevitable” infection. #WearAnN95 and protect yourself & others.
Don’t surrender to forced or “inevitable” infection. #WearAnN95 and protect yourself & others.
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It's always worth remembering that, fundamentally, 'immunity debt' is a political term, a convenient and media-friendly phrase to explain away what is much more likely to be pathogen-pathogen interaction.
A representative example (SARS-CoV-2 & DENV-2):
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
A representative example (SARS-CoV-2 & DENV-2):
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
SARS-CoV-2 antibodies cross-react and enhance dengue infection
Dengue disease is highly prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. However, its pathogenesis is still incompletely understood, particularly in comparison to other endemic viruses. Antib...
www.biorxiv.org
January 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
It's always worth remembering that, fundamentally, 'immunity debt' is a political term, a convenient and media-friendly phrase to explain away what is much more likely to be pathogen-pathogen interaction.
A representative example (SARS-CoV-2 & DENV-2):
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
A representative example (SARS-CoV-2 & DENV-2):
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
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