Astrid Joy
@ehjeigh.bsky.social
Neurodivergent County Health worker, currently trying not to think about 340B. Inordinately fond of puns and other linguistic cleverness. Exhausted and snarky but also disturbingly optimistic. PNW for life. She/her.
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Astrid Joy
@ehjeigh.bsky.social
· Oct 11
By way of introduction, I firmly believe everyone deserves to have their needs met simply because they exist. None of us chose to be here.
Please call me out if I ever fail to live up to this belief.
Please call me out if I ever fail to live up to this belief.
Shall we call it the MAHA Paradox?
NEW: A Harvard study found that the children of women who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant may be at an increased risk for autism and other neurodevelopmental diagnoses, raising new concerns about the CDC’s decision to stop recommending the vaccine to pregnant women.
Amid Confusing CDC Guidance About Vaccines, Study Highlights New Risk of COVID-19 During Pregnancy
A Harvard study found that the children of women who contracted COVID-19 while pregnant may be at an increased risk for autism and other diagnoses, raising new concerns about the CDC’s decision to stop recommending the vaccine to pregnant women.
www.propublica.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Shall we call it the MAHA Paradox?
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It's a great cosmic joke that neurodivergence both runs in families and gets diagnosed based on parent reports. I was diagnosed at 30 because a man who has eaten potatoes every day for 57 years and a woman who collects loose buttons decided I was a perfectly normal child.
November 15, 2025 at 5:10 AM
It's a great cosmic joke that neurodivergence both runs in families and gets diagnosed based on parent reports. I was diagnosed at 30 because a man who has eaten potatoes every day for 57 years and a woman who collects loose buttons decided I was a perfectly normal child.
OK, I'm going to try to focus on the positive today. Join in if you like!
The cashmere sweater I claimed from my dad's closet after he passed developed a hole. I didn't want to throw it away, so I tried my hand at embroidery. Did I do a good job? No! But it's a happy little daisy anyway.
The cashmere sweater I claimed from my dad's closet after he passed developed a hole. I didn't want to throw it away, so I tried my hand at embroidery. Did I do a good job? No! But it's a happy little daisy anyway.
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
OK, I'm going to try to focus on the positive today. Join in if you like!
The cashmere sweater I claimed from my dad's closet after he passed developed a hole. I didn't want to throw it away, so I tried my hand at embroidery. Did I do a good job? No! But it's a happy little daisy anyway.
The cashmere sweater I claimed from my dad's closet after he passed developed a hole. I didn't want to throw it away, so I tried my hand at embroidery. Did I do a good job? No! But it's a happy little daisy anyway.
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#Gerrymandered and fired up? Fight back—run for office, even when the map is rigged. Can’t Win Victory Fund helps “can’tidates” in impossible districts make noise, grow the vote for up-ballot races and push for fair maps—and yes, we make it fun.
Apply to run: cantwinvictoryfund.com/run
Apply to run: cantwinvictoryfund.com/run
November 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#Gerrymandered and fired up? Fight back—run for office, even when the map is rigged. Can’t Win Victory Fund helps “can’tidates” in impossible districts make noise, grow the vote for up-ballot races and push for fair maps—and yes, we make it fun.
Apply to run: cantwinvictoryfund.com/run
Apply to run: cantwinvictoryfund.com/run
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Blue cities should tear up the roads in front of ICE facilities and then start decades of community engagement and input sessions to rebuild them. Let's harness our core competencies.
September 27, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Blue cities should tear up the roads in front of ICE facilities and then start decades of community engagement and input sessions to rebuild them. Let's harness our core competencies.
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Taken just a few minutes ago outside the ICE facility in Portland that Trump claims is under siege. My message to Donald Trump is this: we don’t need you here. Stay the hell out of our city.
September 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Taken just a few minutes ago outside the ICE facility in Portland that Trump claims is under siege. My message to Donald Trump is this: we don’t need you here. Stay the hell out of our city.
Post a movie you like with a terrible rotten tomatoes score.
I know, I know. But it had Tim Minchin as Friar Tuck and I will watch anything he's in and enjoy it out of spite if nothing else.
I know, I know. But it had Tim Minchin as Friar Tuck and I will watch anything he's in and enjoy it out of spite if nothing else.
September 17, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Post a movie you like with a terrible rotten tomatoes score.
I know, I know. But it had Tim Minchin as Friar Tuck and I will watch anything he's in and enjoy it out of spite if nothing else.
I know, I know. But it had Tim Minchin as Friar Tuck and I will watch anything he's in and enjoy it out of spite if nothing else.
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We all know ‘tragedy’ comes from Greek.
‘tragos’ = goat
‘aeidein’ = to sing
So ‘tragedy’ originally meant “goat song.”
Not to be confused with the GOAT song, which is probably “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman.
‘tragos’ = goat
‘aeidein’ = to sing
So ‘tragedy’ originally meant “goat song.”
Not to be confused with the GOAT song, which is probably “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman.
September 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
We all know ‘tragedy’ comes from Greek.
‘tragos’ = goat
‘aeidein’ = to sing
So ‘tragedy’ originally meant “goat song.”
Not to be confused with the GOAT song, which is probably “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman.
‘tragos’ = goat
‘aeidein’ = to sing
So ‘tragedy’ originally meant “goat song.”
Not to be confused with the GOAT song, which is probably “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman.
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You see, you share
This week has been a long year. But you know what to do. 😍
September 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
You see, you share
Been drooling over this 120 year old Craftsman; luckily someone saved me from myself.
August 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Been drooling over this 120 year old Craftsman; luckily someone saved me from myself.
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this (from the brilliant @everywhereist.bsky.social) puts into words the big black tangle of frustration i have whenever i get the same question
August 26, 2025 at 2:29 AM
this (from the brilliant @everywhereist.bsky.social) puts into words the big black tangle of frustration i have whenever i get the same question
Down to 10 now! (Just picked up a gorgeous labradorite piece; figured it was my last chance before the idiotic tariffs.)
Right now there's 14 different pendants listed in the shop - if I can clear them out it'll be a miracle, and might just keep me on my feet while I can find some kind of work.
(I'm very limited by disability, but I'm doing everything I can.
...I was right about my birthday being jinxed though.)
(I'm very limited by disability, but I'm doing everything I can.
...I was right about my birthday being jinxed though.)
August 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Down to 10 now! (Just picked up a gorgeous labradorite piece; figured it was my last chance before the idiotic tariffs.)
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i think it's bullshit that even when you're fully aware that you're mentally ill, the mental illness still works on you. umm excuse me i should be immune to this by now
July 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
i think it's bullshit that even when you're fully aware that you're mentally ill, the mental illness still works on you. umm excuse me i should be immune to this by now
In case there's still folks buying the myth that cats are independent and not needy:
My fitness tracker just told me I met my step goal. While I'm lying in bed. Petting my very insistent furball.
My fitness tracker just told me I met my step goal. While I'm lying in bed. Petting my very insistent furball.
June 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
In case there's still folks buying the myth that cats are independent and not needy:
My fitness tracker just told me I met my step goal. While I'm lying in bed. Petting my very insistent furball.
My fitness tracker just told me I met my step goal. While I'm lying in bed. Petting my very insistent furball.
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Okay so now that I'm not trying to cross a border, I've got some tips on how to make sure protests stay safe and peaceful.
June 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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In my former industry (contracting) it's said that safety regs. are "written in blood".
Public health mandates are written in little tiny coffins.
Public health mandates are written in little tiny coffins.
June 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
In my former industry (contracting) it's said that safety regs. are "written in blood".
Public health mandates are written in little tiny coffins.
Public health mandates are written in little tiny coffins.
Reposting as a reminder to myself as we house-hunt.
June 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Reposting as a reminder to myself as we house-hunt.
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A THREAD THAT MUST LIVE FOREVER
the 3yo was asking if i have any pictures of catfrog on my phone and this was her description
June 1, 2025 at 1:41 PM
A THREAD THAT MUST LIVE FOREVER
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how do they rise up
happy glorious twenty-fifth of May, let us all wear the lilac in memory of Sir Terry
happy glorious twenty-fifth of May, let us all wear the lilac in memory of Sir Terry
May 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
how do they rise up
happy glorious twenty-fifth of May, let us all wear the lilac in memory of Sir Terry
happy glorious twenty-fifth of May, let us all wear the lilac in memory of Sir Terry
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im gonna do something that scares me today!*
*this is not especially notable, i have panic disorder
*this is not especially notable, i have panic disorder
May 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
im gonna do something that scares me today!*
*this is not especially notable, i have panic disorder
*this is not especially notable, i have panic disorder
PLEASE, PLEASE leave a comment. They've walked back other decisions with enough pushback. My comment below in the thread.
This comment period ends today, 5/23, at 11:59 pm ET. Please do comment asap if you believe the government should allow us to get COVID vaccinations. I can't believe we even have to petition them about this, but here we are.
GUYS. The comment period for this ends in THREE DAYS. PLEASE if you have even a little bit of time, submit a comment here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
May 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
PLEASE, PLEASE leave a comment. They've walked back other decisions with enough pushback. My comment below in the thread.
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This comment period ends today, 5/23, at 11:59 pm ET. Please do comment asap if you believe the government should allow us to get COVID vaccinations. I can't believe we even have to petition them about this, but here we are.
GUYS. The comment period for this ends in THREE DAYS. PLEASE if you have even a little bit of time, submit a comment here: www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
Let them know EVERYONE should be able to get COVID vaccines. They BACK DOWN when WE PUSH BACK. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say
The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness
www.statnews.com
May 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This comment period ends today, 5/23, at 11:59 pm ET. Please do comment asap if you believe the government should allow us to get COVID vaccinations. I can't believe we even have to petition them about this, but here we are.
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Actually the best life advice I ever got: Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly. A half-cleaned room is better than an uncleaned room. Occasionally flossing is better than never flossing. A 10-minute workout is better than no workout. When it’s all you can do to get out of bed, get out of bed.
May 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Actually the best life advice I ever got: Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly. A half-cleaned room is better than an uncleaned room. Occasionally flossing is better than never flossing. A 10-minute workout is better than no workout. When it’s all you can do to get out of bed, get out of bed.
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Dr. Toni Morrison on white women - a whole damn read:
April 25, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Dr. Toni Morrison on white women - a whole damn read:
Did I buy a cheap Barbie and color her hair with Sharpie in order to show my stylist what I had in mind for our next adventure?
...maybe?
...maybe?
May 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Did I buy a cheap Barbie and color her hair with Sharpie in order to show my stylist what I had in mind for our next adventure?
...maybe?
...maybe?