Ashenturtle
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Probably hanging out with my plants, some metal rings, and at least two pairs of pliers. If not, D&D or BG3.
Love making these!
Are pomander balls part of your tradition? Medieval herbalists used pomanders—mixtures of fragrant, dried herbs in cloth bags or perforated boxes—to ward off illness or bring strength and good fortune. Almanac.com/how-make-pomander-balls
How to Make Pomander Balls
Freshen a winter-weary home with orange-and-clove–scented pomander balls. Here's how to make them! They are a wonderful craft for the holiday season.
www.almanac.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Love making these!
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The US government has proposed changes that would completely undermine the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect wildlife.
Strong public backlash can make a difference; join us today and say NO to sabotaging the ESA! ➡️ xerces.org/protect-the-esa
But how bad can it be? Find out 🧵⤵️
Strong public backlash can make a difference; join us today and say NO to sabotaging the ESA! ➡️ xerces.org/protect-the-esa
But how bad can it be? Find out 🧵⤵️
December 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The US government has proposed changes that would completely undermine the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect wildlife.
Strong public backlash can make a difference; join us today and say NO to sabotaging the ESA! ➡️ xerces.org/protect-the-esa
But how bad can it be? Find out 🧵⤵️
Strong public backlash can make a difference; join us today and say NO to sabotaging the ESA! ➡️ xerces.org/protect-the-esa
But how bad can it be? Find out 🧵⤵️
Amazing and frightening at the same time
The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii Island continued its intermittent eruption Tuesday, shooting lava 400 feet into the air.
Video showed the molten rock flowing down Kilauea as smoke fills the air.
Video showed the molten rock flowing down Kilauea as smoke fills the air.
November 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Amazing and frightening at the same time
The message is good on anyday
November 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The message is good on anyday
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After more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galapagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died. https://to.pbs.org/43Tdww9
Gramma the Galapagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo who delighted visitors for almost a century, dies at about 141
Known as "the Queen of the Zoo," Gramma lived through two World Wars and 20 U.S. presidents.
www.pbs.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Want to change the world? Change the way you shop—starting this weekend!
From 11/28 to 12/2 we’re not shopping at Home Depot, Amazon, or Target bc they supportTrump & his policies.
Instead, let’s shop at small businesses who need our support, enrich our lives and stand with our communities. 👏🏼👏🏼
From 11/28 to 12/2 we’re not shopping at Home Depot, Amazon, or Target bc they supportTrump & his policies.
Instead, let’s shop at small businesses who need our support, enrich our lives and stand with our communities. 👏🏼👏🏼
November 23, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Want to change the world? Change the way you shop—starting this weekend!
From 11/28 to 12/2 we’re not shopping at Home Depot, Amazon, or Target bc they supportTrump & his policies.
Instead, let’s shop at small businesses who need our support, enrich our lives and stand with our communities. 👏🏼👏🏼
From 11/28 to 12/2 we’re not shopping at Home Depot, Amazon, or Target bc they supportTrump & his policies.
Instead, let’s shop at small businesses who need our support, enrich our lives and stand with our communities. 👏🏼👏🏼
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With the CDC sharing vaccine misinformation on their website, it's important to follow credible health resources.
@who.int, @ameracadpeds.bsky.social, @aafp.org, & @acog.org all share trusted information backed by medical literature, esp re: vaccines.
Alt-CDC is NOT a resource.
@who.int, @ameracadpeds.bsky.social, @aafp.org, & @acog.org all share trusted information backed by medical literature, esp re: vaccines.
Alt-CDC is NOT a resource.
November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
With the CDC sharing vaccine misinformation on their website, it's important to follow credible health resources.
@who.int, @ameracadpeds.bsky.social, @aafp.org, & @acog.org all share trusted information backed by medical literature, esp re: vaccines.
Alt-CDC is NOT a resource.
@who.int, @ameracadpeds.bsky.social, @aafp.org, & @acog.org all share trusted information backed by medical literature, esp re: vaccines.
Alt-CDC is NOT a resource.
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The AAP and more than 40 organizations are alarmed that the CDC is promoting the outdated, disproven idea that vaccines cause autism. We’re calling on the CDC to return to its long history of promoting evidence-based information to protect Americans’ health. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3XILwry
November 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The AAP and more than 40 organizations are alarmed that the CDC is promoting the outdated, disproven idea that vaccines cause autism. We’re calling on the CDC to return to its long history of promoting evidence-based information to protect Americans’ health. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3XILwry
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Did you know Makary is using 45 year old, 34 year old, and 29 year old observational studies to spread disinformation about MHT? Ignoring newer, far better quality data is misogyny open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...
Vintage Data, Modern Misinformation:
The FDA’s use of outdated studies and Makary’s inaccurate all-cause mortality claim, explained
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Did you know Makary is using 45 year old, 34 year old, and 29 year old observational studies to spread disinformation about MHT? Ignoring newer, far better quality data is misogyny open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...
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In Virginia, the governor and attorney general races are especially important. In Pennsylvania, remember to vote YES on the retention of the Supreme Court justices on the ballot. In California, vote YES on Proposition 50.
October 30, 2025 at 11:47 PM
In Virginia, the governor and attorney general races are especially important. In Pennsylvania, remember to vote YES on the retention of the Supreme Court justices on the ballot. In California, vote YES on Proposition 50.
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I recorded two episodes of It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton today. I'm coming back TOMORROW with a new episode, and I'm so excited for y'all to hear it.
You can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and you can support the show at patreon.com/storytime, where I do some fun extras.
You can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and you can support the show at patreon.com/storytime, where I do some fun extras.
Get more from It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton on Patreon
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of the Podcast
patreon.com
October 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I recorded two episodes of It's Storytime with Wil Wheaton today. I'm coming back TOMORROW with a new episode, and I'm so excited for y'all to hear it.
You can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and you can support the show at patreon.com/storytime, where I do some fun extras.
You can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and you can support the show at patreon.com/storytime, where I do some fun extras.