Wendy Power
@friendywendy.bsky.social
Still not high maintenance. she/her
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated that the 1918 flu pandemic was caused by a lab virus from vaccine research, a defective influenza vaccine. Let’s analyze what a lie this is. First, in 1918, 107 years ago, virology was in its infancy
December 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated that the 1918 flu pandemic was caused by a lab virus from vaccine research, a defective influenza vaccine. Let’s analyze what a lie this is. First, in 1918, 107 years ago, virology was in its infancy
Word tip #2! Affect vs. Effect
Think of Star Wars and its special effects. Generally, effect is a noun. Similarly, affect is generally a verb. We affect change, which may have positive effects. I say “generally” because it’s English, a ridiculous hodgepodge of a language.
#TheMoreYouKnow
Think of Star Wars and its special effects. Generally, effect is a noun. Similarly, affect is generally a verb. We affect change, which may have positive effects. I say “generally” because it’s English, a ridiculous hodgepodge of a language.
#TheMoreYouKnow
December 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Word tip #2! Affect vs. Effect
Think of Star Wars and its special effects. Generally, effect is a noun. Similarly, affect is generally a verb. We affect change, which may have positive effects. I say “generally” because it’s English, a ridiculous hodgepodge of a language.
#TheMoreYouKnow
Think of Star Wars and its special effects. Generally, effect is a noun. Similarly, affect is generally a verb. We affect change, which may have positive effects. I say “generally” because it’s English, a ridiculous hodgepodge of a language.
#TheMoreYouKnow
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
I’m not the first (or five hundredth) to observe that the quote from Dune, “Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind,” is rather timely. AI may look like a human mind chugging away, but it’s a shadow of the real thing. We are positively luminous in comparison.
November 23, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I’m not the first (or five hundredth) to observe that the quote from Dune, “Thou shalt not make a machine in the likeness of a human mind,” is rather timely. AI may look like a human mind chugging away, but it’s a shadow of the real thing. We are positively luminous in comparison.
Word tip #1! Less vs Fewer!
If you can count things - if they are in units that can be counted - use ‘fewer’ rather than ‘less.’ This line is for 15 items or fewer. I should drink less soda and more water. #TheMoreYouKnow
If you can count things - if they are in units that can be counted - use ‘fewer’ rather than ‘less.’ This line is for 15 items or fewer. I should drink less soda and more water. #TheMoreYouKnow
November 22, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Word tip #1! Less vs Fewer!
If you can count things - if they are in units that can be counted - use ‘fewer’ rather than ‘less.’ This line is for 15 items or fewer. I should drink less soda and more water. #TheMoreYouKnow
If you can count things - if they are in units that can be counted - use ‘fewer’ rather than ‘less.’ This line is for 15 items or fewer. I should drink less soda and more water. #TheMoreYouKnow
As someone with aphantasia, memories are cemented in my mind other ways. I’m sad at how many memories are tied to scents of Crabtree & Evelyn products, the seashell soap and Swiss facial bar especially, also the Sonoma Valley line. The company is gone. It was so lovely.
November 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
As someone with aphantasia, memories are cemented in my mind other ways. I’m sad at how many memories are tied to scents of Crabtree & Evelyn products, the seashell soap and Swiss facial bar especially, also the Sonoma Valley line. The company is gone. It was so lovely.
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If you say things on TV like "Raping an 8yo is worse than raping a 15yo" you should be launched into a volcano
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
If you say things on TV like "Raping an 8yo is worse than raping a 15yo" you should be launched into a volcano
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Every $1 donation provides 4 or 5 meals from food banks. Even a donation of $5 right now can feed up to two dozen people. No, we shouldn’t have to do this. But we can.
Remember that while food banks welcome donations of food, they prefer $$$$$$$. They have deals with grocery stores and suppliers. You can only buy one dollar's worth of food for one dollar, but they can buy several dollars' worth. So don't, like, buy food to donate it, just give 'em the dough.
November 2, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Every $1 donation provides 4 or 5 meals from food banks. Even a donation of $5 right now can feed up to two dozen people. No, we shouldn’t have to do this. But we can.
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Dante's seven factors of authentication
October 6, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Dante's seven factors of authentication
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett 🧶
September 26, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett 🧶
I’m knitting more, and thinking about knitting.
I don’t complete a lot of projects, and generally say that’s because I enjoy the process more. That’s true, but storing a stack of unfinished projects is a little discouraging and not as satisfying. I finished a thing this week! 1/
I don’t complete a lot of projects, and generally say that’s because I enjoy the process more. That’s true, but storing a stack of unfinished projects is a little discouraging and not as satisfying. I finished a thing this week! 1/
September 22, 2025 at 1:27 AM
I’m knitting more, and thinking about knitting.
I don’t complete a lot of projects, and generally say that’s because I enjoy the process more. That’s true, but storing a stack of unfinished projects is a little discouraging and not as satisfying. I finished a thing this week! 1/
I don’t complete a lot of projects, and generally say that’s because I enjoy the process more. That’s true, but storing a stack of unfinished projects is a little discouraging and not as satisfying. I finished a thing this week! 1/
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Many, many people believe in the healing and restorative powers of prayer.
But that’s not a substitute for stopping kids from getting murdered.
But that’s not a substitute for stopping kids from getting murdered.
August 28, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Many, many people believe in the healing and restorative powers of prayer.
But that’s not a substitute for stopping kids from getting murdered.
But that’s not a substitute for stopping kids from getting murdered.
We’re going to Canada the day after tomorrow. I feel the need to apologize, for everything, as soon as we step off the airplane.
July 15, 2025 at 5:55 AM
We’re going to Canada the day after tomorrow. I feel the need to apologize, for everything, as soon as we step off the airplane.
We’re in our happy place.
July 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We’re in our happy place.
So. I’m no longer working at my church, a frankly overdue move that is absolutely the right one for me and my family. A vacation, rest, home projects, and finding *something* outside of home and church are all on my list.
July 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
So. I’m no longer working at my church, a frankly overdue move that is absolutely the right one for me and my family. A vacation, rest, home projects, and finding *something* outside of home and church are all on my list.
Is there a type of vegetarian who still loves steak and bacon? I think I’m a flexi-baco-vegetarian. Hooray for plant-based adjacent eating!
June 30, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Is there a type of vegetarian who still loves steak and bacon? I think I’m a flexi-baco-vegetarian. Hooray for plant-based adjacent eating!
There’s nothing like stranded colorwork to keep me humble. I get to tink back 150-odd stitches because I missed two (2!) in the pattern. #knitting
June 29, 2025 at 5:44 AM
There’s nothing like stranded colorwork to keep me humble. I get to tink back 150-odd stitches because I missed two (2!) in the pattern. #knitting
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It’s good to see me, isn’t it? 💜✨
Yes, yes, the rumors are true — we are OFFICIALLY launching here on Bluesky!
In case you forgot, we’re a place to buy books online where every purchase supports local bookstores, not billionaires.
Thanks for being here 🙌🏽
Yes, yes, the rumors are true — we are OFFICIALLY launching here on Bluesky!
In case you forgot, we’re a place to buy books online where every purchase supports local bookstores, not billionaires.
Thanks for being here 🙌🏽
June 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
It’s good to see me, isn’t it? 💜✨
Yes, yes, the rumors are true — we are OFFICIALLY launching here on Bluesky!
In case you forgot, we’re a place to buy books online where every purchase supports local bookstores, not billionaires.
Thanks for being here 🙌🏽
Yes, yes, the rumors are true — we are OFFICIALLY launching here on Bluesky!
In case you forgot, we’re a place to buy books online where every purchase supports local bookstores, not billionaires.
Thanks for being here 🙌🏽
They were such good moms. ❤️
May 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
They were such good moms. ❤️
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Feels like the best thing we could do for Mother’s Day is to cast down the mighty from their thrones and send the rich away empty.
May 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Feels like the best thing we could do for Mother’s Day is to cast down the mighty from their thrones and send the rich away empty.
Rick works from home and is doing online training. He just started virtual building evacuation training. <Insert VR joke here.>
May 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Rick works from home and is doing online training. He just started virtual building evacuation training. <Insert VR joke here.>
I now have a partner in crime as I select new victims at the garden store. Stella is *such* an enabler. We came home with two rather large, unexpected blueberry bushes, already laden with baby berries.
April 27, 2025 at 5:25 AM
I now have a partner in crime as I select new victims at the garden store. Stella is *such* an enabler. We came home with two rather large, unexpected blueberry bushes, already laden with baby berries.