Paul-Gabriel Wiener
@wearshats.bsky.social
New here. Testing the waters. You may remember me as @hataroni elsewhere. I've also been on Mastodon for the past year.
Boring cishet 40-something white male in NYC. Disabled. Nerd. Still avoiding COVID. Penchant for puns. Bad at summarizing myself.
Boring cishet 40-something white male in NYC. Disabled. Nerd. Still avoiding COVID. Penchant for puns. Bad at summarizing myself.
Pinned
Been overwhelmed this year. Severe sleep deprivation issues making it impossible for what's left of my brain to keep up with my TL. Can't cope with the news right now, either. Looking into surgery, but it's taking months to get the pieces in place.
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Commission for @wearshats.bsky.social's DnD character Verdant, and his fey familiar, Steph! Part of the description was "she likes to perch on him because he looks like a small tree" and I think that's adorable and hilarious.
#commission #DnD #Elf #Druid #Art #CharacterDesign #CharacterSheet
#commission #DnD #Elf #Druid #Art #CharacterDesign #CharacterSheet
October 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Commission for @wearshats.bsky.social's DnD character Verdant, and his fey familiar, Steph! Part of the description was "she likes to perch on him because he looks like a small tree" and I think that's adorable and hilarious.
#commission #DnD #Elf #Druid #Art #CharacterDesign #CharacterSheet
#commission #DnD #Elf #Druid #Art #CharacterDesign #CharacterSheet
@katiehonan.bsky.social My ballot arrived. It has questions I'm supposed to vote on. For the last month, all I've heard is which politicians are in favor or opposed, with maybe a bullet point about member deference. Where do I find out what practical effects they would really have?
October 2, 2025 at 11:04 AM
@katiehonan.bsky.social My ballot arrived. It has questions I'm supposed to vote on. For the last month, all I've heard is which politicians are in favor or opposed, with maybe a bullet point about member deference. Where do I find out what practical effects they would really have?
Been overwhelmed this year. Severe sleep deprivation issues making it impossible for what's left of my brain to keep up with my TL. Can't cope with the news right now, either. Looking into surgery, but it's taking months to get the pieces in place.
April 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Been overwhelmed this year. Severe sleep deprivation issues making it impossible for what's left of my brain to keep up with my TL. Can't cope with the news right now, either. Looking into surgery, but it's taking months to get the pieces in place.
This is amazing. TV news doing a report on the epidemic of long COVID, featuring a marathon runner who got a "mild" case and now struggles to walk. And she's wearing a @flomask.bsky.social !
April 19, 2025 at 3:13 AM
This is amazing. TV news doing a report on the epidemic of long COVID, featuring a marathon runner who got a "mild" case and now struggles to walk. And she's wearing a @flomask.bsky.social !
NLRB whistleblower says that not only did DOGE steal internal data and give network access to Starlink, but within 15 minutes of the data being taken, attempts were made from within Russia to access the system using valid login credentials.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
NLRB whistleblower claims Musk's DOGE potentially caused significant security breach
The National Labor Relations Board protects workers' right to organize and investigates unfair labor practices. A whistleblower complaint filed by an IT staffer claims Elon Musk and his DOGE team gain...
www.pbs.org
April 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
NLRB whistleblower says that not only did DOGE steal internal data and give network access to Starlink, but within 15 minutes of the data being taken, attempts were made from within Russia to access the system using valid login credentials.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Somehow managed to call my NY state assembly member and senator's offices about the proposed mask ban. Senator is opposed to it, which is great. But my assembly member is a co-sponsor. The office listened to me, which I appreciate, but I don't think they're going to change their minds.
April 7, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Somehow managed to call my NY state assembly member and senator's offices about the proposed mask ban. Senator is opposed to it, which is great. But my assembly member is a co-sponsor. The office listened to me, which I appreciate, but I don't think they're going to change their minds.
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Unable to use her arms and legs, @lenoresoleil.bsky.social draws with her mouth. She's a #disabled #trans woman trying to make ends meet with her fantasy romance comic about an #autistic woman. Currently $2660/3000. All or nothing. Only need 23 more backers.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/len...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/len...
HEXED: Volume 1
A modern romantasy set at a college of magic, featuring a leading lady on the autism spectrum.
www.kickstarter.com
April 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Unable to use her arms and legs, @lenoresoleil.bsky.social draws with her mouth. She's a #disabled #trans woman trying to make ends meet with her fantasy romance comic about an #autistic woman. Currently $2660/3000. All or nothing. Only need 23 more backers.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/len...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/len...
As for myself: Doc wants me to try www.inspiresleep.com/en-us/ surgery which seems to be the last option on the table. Unfortunately, I'll need that in tandem with my CPAP, and that's going to confuse insurance and cause problems. Taking it step by step.
Inspire Sleep Apnea Innovation - Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment
Inspire® therapy is a mask-free solution for people with obstructive sleep apnea who have tried and struggled with CPAP. No mask. No hose. Just sleep.™
www.inspiresleep.com
April 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
As for myself: Doc wants me to try www.inspiresleep.com/en-us/ surgery which seems to be the last option on the table. Unfortunately, I'll need that in tandem with my CPAP, and that's going to confuse insurance and cause problems. Taking it step by step.
Unable to use her arms and legs, @lenoresoleil.bsky.social draws with her mouth. She's a #disabled #trans woman trying to make ends meet with her fantasy romance comic about an #autistic woman. Currently $2660/3000. All or nothing. Only need 23 more backers.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/len...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/len...
HEXED: Volume 1
A modern romantasy set at a college of magic, featuring a leading lady on the autism spectrum.
www.kickstarter.com
April 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Unable to use her arms and legs, @lenoresoleil.bsky.social draws with her mouth. She's a #disabled #trans woman trying to make ends meet with her fantasy romance comic about an #autistic woman. Currently $2660/3000. All or nothing. Only need 23 more backers.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/len...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/len...
I still exist. Just been too severely sleep deprived to keep up with anything. In case anyone was wondering. But I do want to use what little platform I have to nudge something along...
April 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I still exist. Just been too severely sleep deprived to keep up with anything. In case anyone was wondering. But I do want to use what little platform I have to nudge something along...
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I mean I'm just saying, I took 30 seconds to do this very accurate scientific sketch of the fish
February 10, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I mean I'm just saying, I took 30 seconds to do this very accurate scientific sketch of the fish
Mom says the local Italian restaurant named their lava cake dessert The Pompeii.
Too soon, guys. Too soon.
Too soon, guys. Too soon.
February 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Mom says the local Italian restaurant named their lava cake dessert The Pompeii.
Too soon, guys. Too soon.
Too soon, guys. Too soon.
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I'm working on an article about why telling disabled patients to 'lodge a complaint' when we're mistreated in hospital is NOT a solution
Ironically I was just severely mistreated and may actually be forced to lodge a complaint
If you've complained & been ignored and want to comment... reach out!
Ironically I was just severely mistreated and may actually be forced to lodge a complaint
If you've complained & been ignored and want to comment... reach out!
February 2, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I'm working on an article about why telling disabled patients to 'lodge a complaint' when we're mistreated in hospital is NOT a solution
Ironically I was just severely mistreated and may actually be forced to lodge a complaint
If you've complained & been ignored and want to comment... reach out!
Ironically I was just severely mistreated and may actually be forced to lodge a complaint
If you've complained & been ignored and want to comment... reach out!
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This contains some quite important stuff and I think should be required reading.
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/o...
Opinion | Don’t Believe Him (Gift Article)
Look closely at the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second term and you’ll see something very different than what he wants you to see.
www.nytimes.com
February 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
This contains some quite important stuff and I think should be required reading.
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Joe Rogan is complaining that a server at a restaurant, likely making minimum wage with no healthcare or paid time off, is wearing a mask
Calls for them to be fired
This is the ultimate in privilege & bullying
Let people protect their health. They are not the sheep. They are doing the right thing
Calls for them to be fired
This is the ultimate in privilege & bullying
Let people protect their health. They are not the sheep. They are doing the right thing
January 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Joe Rogan is complaining that a server at a restaurant, likely making minimum wage with no healthcare or paid time off, is wearing a mask
Calls for them to be fired
This is the ultimate in privilege & bullying
Let people protect their health. They are not the sheep. They are doing the right thing
Calls for them to be fired
This is the ultimate in privilege & bullying
Let people protect their health. They are not the sheep. They are doing the right thing
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RFK Jr was directly asked whether a woman having an incomplete miscarriage in a state with an abortion ban should receive emergency care.
His answer? “I don’t know”.
The only acceptable answer is “Yes”.
Women have already died from pregnancy complications going untreated due to abortion bans
His answer? “I don’t know”.
The only acceptable answer is “Yes”.
Women have already died from pregnancy complications going untreated due to abortion bans
RFK told Sen. Lankford that “every abortion is a tragedy” and said Trump told him he wanted to end later abortions and wanted him to look into the “safety” of mifepristone.
Sounds to me like hints Trump will push for a gestational ban and have FDA restrict the abortion pill
Sounds to me like hints Trump will push for a gestational ban and have FDA restrict the abortion pill
January 30, 2025 at 5:28 AM
RFK Jr was directly asked whether a woman having an incomplete miscarriage in a state with an abortion ban should receive emergency care.
His answer? “I don’t know”.
The only acceptable answer is “Yes”.
Women have already died from pregnancy complications going untreated due to abortion bans
His answer? “I don’t know”.
The only acceptable answer is “Yes”.
Women have already died from pregnancy complications going untreated due to abortion bans
Vegan ginger beef and snow peas served over jasmine rice with trans lightsaber chopsticks.
January 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Vegan ginger beef and snow peas served over jasmine rice with trans lightsaber chopsticks.
Friend: "Outside of @gailsimone.bsky.social my friend and I know more about comics than anyone in that group."
Me: "But if you were inside Gail, it would be weird. Hard to remember things about comics while being digested."
Now I'm imagining Gail's stomach as a Sarlacc pit full of comics nerds.
Me: "But if you were inside Gail, it would be weird. Hard to remember things about comics while being digested."
Now I'm imagining Gail's stomach as a Sarlacc pit full of comics nerds.
January 25, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Friend: "Outside of @gailsimone.bsky.social my friend and I know more about comics than anyone in that group."
Me: "But if you were inside Gail, it would be weird. Hard to remember things about comics while being digested."
Now I'm imagining Gail's stomach as a Sarlacc pit full of comics nerds.
Me: "But if you were inside Gail, it would be weird. Hard to remember things about comics while being digested."
Now I'm imagining Gail's stomach as a Sarlacc pit full of comics nerds.
I just do not have the strength or patience for *gestures broadly at everything*.
January 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
I just do not have the strength or patience for *gestures broadly at everything*.
Good news: I went for a checkup. Receptionist, nurse, and doc were all masked. I even got a compliment on my @flomask.bsky.social @nickelpin.bsky.social decals!
Bad news: No one else was masked. There was a box of free masks in the lobby, but they were ineffective surgical masks.
Bad news: No one else was masked. There was a box of free masks in the lobby, but they were ineffective surgical masks.
January 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Good news: I went for a checkup. Receptionist, nurse, and doc were all masked. I even got a compliment on my @flomask.bsky.social @nickelpin.bsky.social decals!
Bad news: No one else was masked. There was a box of free masks in the lobby, but they were ineffective surgical masks.
Bad news: No one else was masked. There was a box of free masks in the lobby, but they were ineffective surgical masks.
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Trump has stopped the CDC, NIH & FDA from communicating any info to the public
Cancer research and other grants and programs are on pause
Not to worry! Soon AI can dispense your prescriptions for you!
I think of all the times I’ve had serious medication interactions & errors. This is terrifying
Cancer research and other grants and programs are on pause
Not to worry! Soon AI can dispense your prescriptions for you!
I think of all the times I’ve had serious medication interactions & errors. This is terrifying
January 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Trump has stopped the CDC, NIH & FDA from communicating any info to the public
Cancer research and other grants and programs are on pause
Not to worry! Soon AI can dispense your prescriptions for you!
I think of all the times I’ve had serious medication interactions & errors. This is terrifying
Cancer research and other grants and programs are on pause
Not to worry! Soon AI can dispense your prescriptions for you!
I think of all the times I’ve had serious medication interactions & errors. This is terrifying
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The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
Egg prices are soaring again. Here’s why and what to expect
Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.
www.kcur.org
January 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The price of eggs in the US is spiking, mostly due to #H5N1 bird flu. Solving the problem requires urgent, important communications from the CDC & FDA* and rapid development of research by the NIH**
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...
* Currently paused by Executive Order
** Grant reviews now all canceled
www.kcur.org/news/2025-01...