Denise Wickert
@denisew88.bsky.social
Titóoqan 🪶 (Umatilla, Yakama, Nez Perce), mother 💙🧡, engaged to @jdreturns2war.bsky.social 💍💚, and tribal community member ❤️
ˀeeyšnin̓ pikeepim leeheyn!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 12, 2025 at 5:51 AM
ˀeeyšnin̓ pikeepim leeheyn!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day!
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Been playing catch up since my body has decided to rebel against me. One of the things that I'm really excited to share is that I was asked to be an artist for the Portraits & Portals Project.
portraitsandportals.com/the-project/
#disability #survivors #art
portraitsandportals.com/the-project/
#disability #survivors #art
The Project
Exploring Dimensions: Portraits and Portals Our Vision Portraits and Portals will unfold over the course of a year, pairing six disabled artists and creatives of color with six disaster survivors o…
portraitsandportals.com
March 19, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Been playing catch up since my body has decided to rebel against me. One of the things that I'm really excited to share is that I was asked to be an artist for the Portraits & Portals Project.
portraitsandportals.com/the-project/
#disability #survivors #art
portraitsandportals.com/the-project/
#disability #survivors #art
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Reposted by Denise Wickert
Bad bad bad bad
Butterflies of all kinds of species, in all parts of the country, have declined by one to two percent since 2000.
Butterfly numbers have fallen by nearly a quarter since 2000
Butterflies of all kinds of species, in all parts of the country, have declined by one to two percent since 2000.
www.npr.org
March 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Bad bad bad bad
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“This is private, confidential data including Social Security numbers and earnings of virtually all people in the country...”
"Federal law restricts access 'to authorized persons and... authorized purposes' such as child support enforcement..."
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
"Federal law restricts access 'to authorized persons and... authorized purposes' such as child support enforcement..."
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
DOGE targets child support database full of income data
The U.S. DOGE Service’s attempt to access a federal database with sensitive information has provoked yet another internal disagreement.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
“This is private, confidential data including Social Security numbers and earnings of virtually all people in the country...”
"Federal law restricts access 'to authorized persons and... authorized purposes' such as child support enforcement..."
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
"Federal law restricts access 'to authorized persons and... authorized purposes' such as child support enforcement..."
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
I’m normally excited for #taxreturns, but 2024 did me dirty! I’m not even getting half as much as I did for 2023. My numbers are almost the same for both years. I know people shouldn’t “bank” on their returns, but I still had some expectations 😫 #whine #NoTaxBreaksForTheMiddleClass #NoVacationForUs
March 7, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I’m normally excited for #taxreturns, but 2024 did me dirty! I’m not even getting half as much as I did for 2023. My numbers are almost the same for both years. I know people shouldn’t “bank” on their returns, but I still had some expectations 😫 #whine #NoTaxBreaksForTheMiddleClass #NoVacationForUs
I had my #pulmonology 🫁 appointment today and I’m happy to share that I was cleared! One success in my #LongCOVID journey 🥳
March 5, 2025 at 5:33 AM
I had my #pulmonology 🫁 appointment today and I’m happy to share that I was cleared! One success in my #LongCOVID journey 🥳
I’m grateful to spend time at the Two Cultures, One Community #PowWow this weekend. There were so many vendors! We scored some #powwowburgers. The kids sat with their púša at the #drum for a song. They love #drumming and #singing. Hopefully we can get them to #dance soon. #NativeSky #PowWowTrail
March 3, 2025 at 5:12 AM
I’m grateful to spend time at the Two Cultures, One Community #PowWow this weekend. There were so many vendors! We scored some #powwowburgers. The kids sat with their púša at the #drum for a song. They love #drumming and #singing. Hopefully we can get them to #dance soon. #NativeSky #PowWowTrail
My 3 year old is so #Rez, he calls any bread, #frybread. He doesn’t know that frybread is specific to our #culture. I guess we better tell his #grandma that her grandbabies need some of her #Rezfamous frybread.
#NativeSky #IndigiSky #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #RezFoods #ComfortFoods
#NativeSky #IndigiSky #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #RezFoods #ComfortFoods
February 25, 2025 at 7:31 AM
My 3 year old is so #Rez, he calls any bread, #frybread. He doesn’t know that frybread is specific to our #culture. I guess we better tell his #grandma that her grandbabies need some of her #Rezfamous frybread.
#NativeSky #IndigiSky #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #RezFoods #ComfortFoods
#NativeSky #IndigiSky #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #RezFoods #ComfortFoods
It’s odd to go from 5-7 inches of #snow last week to 60° #weather today ☃️➡️💐 #FloodWatch #WinterIsOver #SpringIsHere #PNW
February 22, 2025 at 9:21 PM
It’s odd to go from 5-7 inches of #snow last week to 60° #weather today ☃️➡️💐 #FloodWatch #WinterIsOver #SpringIsHere #PNW
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Infection by #COVID is a consequential new variable in our nation’s health that can substantially increase the incidence of serious conditions such as neurological disease, heart attack and stroke. Approximately 6% of U.S. adults suffer from #longCOVID.
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Opinion: Long COVID is solvable, but we need more clinical trials
Some people may remain ill after COVID infection because the virus still lurks in their bodies. The looming question now is: Who will pay for drug development and trials?
www.latimes.com
February 17, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Infection by #COVID is a consequential new variable in our nation’s health that can substantially increase the incidence of serious conditions such as neurological disease, heart attack and stroke. Approximately 6% of U.S. adults suffer from #longCOVID.
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
One year ago today I survived a #postCOVID #heartattack and my life changed. I and my family have adapted to #LongCOVID. Navigating #accessibility and #treatment has been a challenging. Prayers that #science and #medicine catches up to provide answers to those living with LC #COVID #COVID19
February 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
One year ago today I survived a #postCOVID #heartattack and my life changed. I and my family have adapted to #LongCOVID. Navigating #accessibility and #treatment has been a challenging. Prayers that #science and #medicine catches up to provide answers to those living with LC #COVID #COVID19
I just watched #TheSixTripleEight on #Netflix and I actually cried! Maybe it’s the political atmosphere we’re living in now, but it was a really beautifully told story. #FightOnAllFronts #WWII #BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #TylerPerry #KerryWashington
February 16, 2025 at 6:23 AM
I just watched #TheSixTripleEight on #Netflix and I actually cried! Maybe it’s the political atmosphere we’re living in now, but it was a really beautifully told story. #FightOnAllFronts #WWII #BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth #TylerPerry #KerryWashington
I’m blessed to spend a snow day with the kids then #Valentine’sDay sledding and dinner with our wild little family. May #TheCreator bless us with many more holidays! Love you always @jdreturns2war.bsky.social 💌
February 15, 2025 at 5:11 AM
I’m blessed to spend a snow day with the kids then #Valentine’sDay sledding and dinner with our wild little family. May #TheCreator bless us with many more holidays! Love you always @jdreturns2war.bsky.social 💌
I can never express how truly #grateful I am for my #fiancée, our #babies, our #families, #friends, #community, and #tribes. We are constantly surrounded by #love and #support. #kinship #Indigenous #NativeAmerican #RezLife #CommunityGrown #IndigiSky #NativeSky
February 12, 2025 at 6:57 AM
I can never express how truly #grateful I am for my #fiancée, our #babies, our #families, #friends, #community, and #tribes. We are constantly surrounded by #love and #support. #kinship #Indigenous #NativeAmerican #RezLife #CommunityGrown #IndigiSky #NativeSky
Such a blessing to go to our #MedicineDance with my family last night. They honored the children with songs and a giveaway. My boys danced their little hearts out. Many #prayers for our loved ones and communities 🪶 #Nixyáawii #Culture #SongsOfOurAncestors #GoodMedicine
February 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Such a blessing to go to our #MedicineDance with my family last night. They honored the children with songs and a giveaway. My boys danced their little hearts out. Many #prayers for our loved ones and communities 🪶 #Nixyáawii #Culture #SongsOfOurAncestors #GoodMedicine
It takes skill to still be late to work on a two-hour delay for snow, but my toddlers help me make it happen 🫠 #LetItSnow #ShouldHaveBeenASnowDay #Parenthood #WeLikeSnowDaysToo
February 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
It takes skill to still be late to work on a two-hour delay for snow, but my toddlers help me make it happen 🫠 #LetItSnow #ShouldHaveBeenASnowDay #Parenthood #WeLikeSnowDaysToo
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I'm gonna guess that one of the lil assholes who got access to a bunch of this information over the weekend did it.
Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them as “targets.”
Federal health workers terrified after ‘DEI’ website publishes list of ‘targets’
The site calls out workers who have been involved with DEI initiatives. A majority are Black.
www.nbcnews.com
February 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I'm gonna guess that one of the lil assholes who got access to a bunch of this information over the weekend did it.
I was appointed by the #ConfederatedTribesoftheUmatillaIndianReservation #BoardofTrustees to another three year term on the #HealthCommission. I was sworn in this morning ✋🏽 #CTUIR #TribalGovernment #IndianHealthCare #HealthEquity
February 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I was appointed by the #ConfederatedTribesoftheUmatillaIndianReservation #BoardofTrustees to another three year term on the #HealthCommission. I was sworn in this morning ✋🏽 #CTUIR #TribalGovernment #IndianHealthCare #HealthEquity
Starting the day with wáašat (Seven Drums Religion) puts me in a positive state to be fully present. My intentions were expressed with song. Praying for our loved ones and communities 🪶
February 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Starting the day with wáašat (Seven Drums Religion) puts me in a positive state to be fully present. My intentions were expressed with song. Praying for our loved ones and communities 🪶
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ONE BIG THING. When I mentioned that I had heard of at least one person who had already missed a Social Security payment, the staffers snapped to attention. That's a huge deal.
If you or someone you know has missed a Social Security payment, call your reps IMMEDIATELY.
If you or someone you know has missed a Social Security payment, call your reps IMMEDIATELY.
February 4, 2025 at 2:36 AM
ONE BIG THING. When I mentioned that I had heard of at least one person who had already missed a Social Security payment, the staffers snapped to attention. That's a huge deal.
If you or someone you know has missed a Social Security payment, call your reps IMMEDIATELY.
If you or someone you know has missed a Social Security payment, call your reps IMMEDIATELY.
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February 27 #RoundDance at #Mission #Longhouse
February 28 - March 2 #PowWow at #PendletonConventionCenter
Come to the homelands of the #Umatilla, #Cayuse, and #WallaWalla tribes! #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #CTUIR #Nixyáawii #Pendleton #Oregon #PowWowTrail
February 28 - March 2 #PowWow at #PendletonConventionCenter
Come to the homelands of the #Umatilla, #Cayuse, and #WallaWalla tribes! #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #CTUIR #Nixyáawii #Pendleton #Oregon #PowWowTrail
February 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
February 27 #RoundDance at #Mission #Longhouse
February 28 - March 2 #PowWow at #PendletonConventionCenter
Come to the homelands of the #Umatilla, #Cayuse, and #WallaWalla tribes! #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #CTUIR #Nixyáawii #Pendleton #Oregon #PowWowTrail
February 28 - March 2 #PowWow at #PendletonConventionCenter
Come to the homelands of the #Umatilla, #Cayuse, and #WallaWalla tribes! #NativeAmerican #Indigenous #CTUIR #Nixyáawii #Pendleton #Oregon #PowWowTrail
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I compiled a list of books I read in 2024. Shout-out to the Libby app for making these books available as audiobooks.
Now to start getting my 2025 list ready...
Now to start getting my 2025 list ready...
December 3, 2024 at 2:14 PM
I compiled a list of books I read in 2024. Shout-out to the Libby app for making these books available as audiobooks.
Now to start getting my 2025 list ready...
Now to start getting my 2025 list ready...