Lachesis
@lalalachesis.bsky.social
writer, knitter, long covid, long hair, long story. she-her, vengeance paladin. recovering primary physician. preferential option for the queers.
i actually follow a lot more ppl; they are in my list called "news."
protecting the guys & dolls since 1979
i actually follow a lot more ppl; they are in my list called "news."
protecting the guys & dolls since 1979
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Lachesis
@lalalachesis.bsky.social
· Jan 5
intro: neither a bot nor ai nor here for self-promotion. blocking those who appear to be so. i pester about alt-text. antiauthoritarian. loves: scrub pants, disaster movies, bon bons, bon mots, dust motes, dad jokes, ambiguity, destabilizing metanarratives, yoga, color pattern knitting in the round.
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NEW: Churches in Charlotte are hosting trainings on how to response to ICE agents — with *hundreds* filling pews.
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
As ICE descends on Charlotte, faith leaders draw on other cities' actions to aid immigrants
(RNS) — As many as 500 people, a mix of clergy and other volunteers, have appeared at the training sessions on how to counter ICE.
religionnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:38 PM
NEW: Churches in Charlotte are hosting trainings on how to response to ICE agents — with *hundreds* filling pews.
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
At one training, a child led those gathered in "This Little Light of Mine" — but changed the words to “All around Border Patrol, I’m gonna let it shine" religionnews.com/2025/11/20/a...
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If you use Gmail, you need to be aware of this new feature that allows it to use your emails to train AI, but there is a way to opt out.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #Gmail #Google
youtube.com/shorts/XqXo2...
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #Gmail #Google
youtube.com/shorts/XqXo2...
Why You Should Turn Off Gmail Smart Features (and How To Do It)
YouTube video by Meira G
youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
If you use Gmail, you need to be aware of this new feature that allows it to use your emails to train AI, but there is a way to opt out.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #Gmail #Google
youtube.com/shorts/XqXo2...
#Pinks #ProudBlue #StrongerTogether #Gmail #Google
youtube.com/shorts/XqXo2...
yo, here is warshington, age 45 (+) is the new "older."
a lot of us out here were objectively high-powered intellectuals with respectable fitness, until (multiple bouts of) covid 19, just 5 (+) years ago.
our "age" ["& dementia"] is not the kind of age [or dementia] we'd expected.
i merely remark
a lot of us out here were objectively high-powered intellectuals with respectable fitness, until (multiple bouts of) covid 19, just 5 (+) years ago.
our "age" ["& dementia"] is not the kind of age [or dementia] we'd expected.
i merely remark
Support for age & dementia friendly efforts could mean:
• Active inclusion & engagement of older adults
• Focus on policies, systems, and environments
• Less stigma & ageism for older adults
Your voice matters – share your feedback: https://loom.ly/Ywl-3VQ
• Active inclusion & engagement of older adults
• Focus on policies, systems, and environments
• Less stigma & ageism for older adults
Your voice matters – share your feedback: https://loom.ly/Ywl-3VQ
November 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
yo, here is warshington, age 45 (+) is the new "older."
a lot of us out here were objectively high-powered intellectuals with respectable fitness, until (multiple bouts of) covid 19, just 5 (+) years ago.
our "age" ["& dementia"] is not the kind of age [or dementia] we'd expected.
i merely remark
a lot of us out here were objectively high-powered intellectuals with respectable fitness, until (multiple bouts of) covid 19, just 5 (+) years ago.
our "age" ["& dementia"] is not the kind of age [or dementia] we'd expected.
i merely remark
now that's some alt text.
I'd add only, "a smiling young blonde guy looking groovy in dark suit with bell bottoms & "flat hat." he stands tall next to a beautiful lady in furry coat over a good suit, with black gloves, black cloche, black peekaboo heels. they're both smiling but she looks worried."
I'd add only, "a smiling young blonde guy looking groovy in dark suit with bell bottoms & "flat hat." he stands tall next to a beautiful lady in furry coat over a good suit, with black gloves, black cloche, black peekaboo heels. they're both smiling but she looks worried."
My Jewish Dad.
Shipping Out With The Coast Guard.
To fight Nazis in WWII.
Shipping Out With The Coast Guard.
To fight Nazis in WWII.
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
now that's some alt text.
I'd add only, "a smiling young blonde guy looking groovy in dark suit with bell bottoms & "flat hat." he stands tall next to a beautiful lady in furry coat over a good suit, with black gloves, black cloche, black peekaboo heels. they're both smiling but she looks worried."
I'd add only, "a smiling young blonde guy looking groovy in dark suit with bell bottoms & "flat hat." he stands tall next to a beautiful lady in furry coat over a good suit, with black gloves, black cloche, black peekaboo heels. they're both smiling but she looks worried."
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When Border Patrol showed up across Charlotte, parents and neighbors rushed to Berryhill to meet kids at the bus stop. They stood watch, linked arms, and made one thing clear: if the city gets targeted, its children will not face it alone.
This is what community looks like.💙
This is what community looks like.💙
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 PM
When Border Patrol showed up across Charlotte, parents and neighbors rushed to Berryhill to meet kids at the bus stop. They stood watch, linked arms, and made one thing clear: if the city gets targeted, its children will not face it alone.
This is what community looks like.💙
This is what community looks like.💙
"We envision a wave of cultural events across the country under the Fall of Freedom banner, each independently organized, yet united by the shared value of standing against fascism."
Fall of Freedom
Fall of Freedom is an urgent call to the arts community to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation.
www.falloffreedom.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"We envision a wave of cultural events across the country under the Fall of Freedom banner, each independently organized, yet united by the shared value of standing against fascism."
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Patricia Lockwood wondered if her Long Covid book was “the book that no one wants to read. This is the time no one wants to read about.”
Her friend replied, “Sometimes someone has to come along and put a wreath on the tomb of the time.”
Here’s my wreath.
To raise awareness.
You don’t want LC.
Her friend replied, “Sometimes someone has to come along and put a wreath on the tomb of the time.”
Here’s my wreath.
To raise awareness.
You don’t want LC.
In The Space Between: Finding Rays Of Hope Through Long COVID.: Poncin, Sue: 9798990085206: Amazon.com: Books
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November 15, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Patricia Lockwood wondered if her Long Covid book was “the book that no one wants to read. This is the time no one wants to read about.”
Her friend replied, “Sometimes someone has to come along and put a wreath on the tomb of the time.”
Here’s my wreath.
To raise awareness.
You don’t want LC.
Her friend replied, “Sometimes someone has to come along and put a wreath on the tomb of the time.”
Here’s my wreath.
To raise awareness.
You don’t want LC.
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Behind this important reversal is a member of the Coast Guard who saw what was happening and had the courage to leak it to the press. That person deserves serious praise.
November 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Behind this important reversal is a member of the Coast Guard who saw what was happening and had the courage to leak it to the press. That person deserves serious praise.
naturally marie's in there.
see comment for link to full text of resolution.
see comment for link to full text of resolution.
Full list of Democrats voting to condemn socialism as Zohran Mamdani comes to town
The House of Representatives voted on a resolution condemning socialism ahead of President Trump's meeting with Zohran Mamdani.
www.newsweek.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
naturally marie's in there.
see comment for link to full text of resolution.
see comment for link to full text of resolution.
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who is following you dorks that you feel the need to repeatedly post that mtg is not on the side of the angels. it feels like spending a lot of time telling people not to eat hams they find on the ground
November 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
who is following you dorks that you feel the need to repeatedly post that mtg is not on the side of the angels. it feels like spending a lot of time telling people not to eat hams they find on the ground
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Whistles are one of the most accessible tools in resisting ICE.
Here’s how to use them:
Here’s how to use them:
November 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Whistles are one of the most accessible tools in resisting ICE.
Here’s how to use them:
Here’s how to use them:
oh for cute.
Crafting comeback: Crochet searches up 85 per cent and a 101-year-old knitter is leading the trend
Former seamstress converts her young live-in carer into a keen knitter
www.inyourarea.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 7:18 AM
oh for cute.
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I closed social media for like three hours and the Pope threw a rave, MTG resigned, and Trump endorsed Mamdani before Chuck Schumer did? Now accepting bribes to close social media for all of next week
November 22, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I closed social media for like three hours and the Pope threw a rave, MTG resigned, and Trump endorsed Mamdani before Chuck Schumer did? Now accepting bribes to close social media for all of next week
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Mamdani is a Jedi; there's no other explanation.
"This is the portrait you've been looking for."
"This is the portrait you've been looking for."
"We have a great portrait of FDR that I found in the vaults that was missing for years. I found it and I put it up. He's a Democrat, to the best of my knowledge...
And when the mayor saw that portrait, he said, Sir, do you mind if I have a picture taken by that portrait?' It's an amazing portrait."
And when the mayor saw that portrait, he said, Sir, do you mind if I have a picture taken by that portrait?' It's an amazing portrait."
November 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Mamdani is a Jedi; there's no other explanation.
"This is the portrait you've been looking for."
"This is the portrait you've been looking for."
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Alright, real quick.
Some folks want you to think patriotism means obedience. That loving your country means cheering for a guy who thinks the Constitution is a vibe, not a rulebook.
Sir, with absolutely no due respect, that’s a no-go.
Here’s the actual intel:
Some folks want you to think patriotism means obedience. That loving your country means cheering for a guy who thinks the Constitution is a vibe, not a rulebook.
Sir, with absolutely no due respect, that’s a no-go.
Here’s the actual intel:
November 22, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Alright, real quick.
Some folks want you to think patriotism means obedience. That loving your country means cheering for a guy who thinks the Constitution is a vibe, not a rulebook.
Sir, with absolutely no due respect, that’s a no-go.
Here’s the actual intel:
Some folks want you to think patriotism means obedience. That loving your country means cheering for a guy who thinks the Constitution is a vibe, not a rulebook.
Sir, with absolutely no due respect, that’s a no-go.
Here’s the actual intel:
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i feel…nuts
Q: Are you affirming that you think President Trump is a fascist?
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
MAMDANI: I've spoken about--
TRUMP: That's okay. You can just say yes. I don't mind.
November 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
i feel…nuts
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you'd think the forced displacement of 10 million people from one of the oldest centres of civilisation in human history would get a little more news attention than beltway journalists writing essays on how Olivia Nuzzi is a genius because they want to bone her and you'd be wrong
'Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has made Tehran impossible to sustain'
#Iran 🇮🇷
#Iran 🇮🇷
Iran president says capital move now a necessity as water crisis deepens
Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has mad...
www.iranintl.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
you'd think the forced displacement of 10 million people from one of the oldest centres of civilisation in human history would get a little more news attention than beltway journalists writing essays on how Olivia Nuzzi is a genius because they want to bone her and you'd be wrong
these two are having all the fun. watch this very brief video. "that was amazing! i didn't know you were a blues guy!"
Swedish musician teaches a highly intelligent octopus to play piano
Deep-sea virtuoso learns to play using crab incentive...
www.classicfm.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:27 AM
these two are having all the fun. watch this very brief video. "that was amazing! i didn't know you were a blues guy!"
"more raves in the nave..."
Pope makes unexpected appearance at priest DJ’s cathedral rave
The Pope just delivered a message to ravers outside a 14th-century cathedral (with music by ‘The Clerical Brothers’, perhaps...?).
www.classicfm.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:21 AM
"more raves in the nave..."
"Although the regular influenza vaccine can’t protect against bird flu, it reduces the slight chance that someone could get sick with both viruses at once and cause the bird flu virus to mutate"
Washington resident dies of complications from bird flu strain never before reported in humans | CNN
A Washington resident died of complications from an infection with a bird flu strain never before reported in humans, the state Department of Health said on Friday.
www.cnn.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:14 AM
"Although the regular influenza vaccine can’t protect against bird flu, it reduces the slight chance that someone could get sick with both viruses at once and cause the bird flu virus to mutate"
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Busy day, so only time to share some morning #sketchbook work. Have a good one, see you tomorrow!
#art #artsky #artist #drawing #contecrayon
#art #artsky #artist #drawing #contecrayon
November 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Busy day, so only time to share some morning #sketchbook work. Have a good one, see you tomorrow!
#art #artsky #artist #drawing #contecrayon
#art #artsky #artist #drawing #contecrayon
sorry everybody
Nursing is no longer counted as a 'professional degree' by Trump admin
The Department of Education has excluded nursing as a "professional degree" program as it implements various changes to student loans.
www.newsweek.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
sorry everybody
I've got sunshine
on a cloudy day
When it's cold outside
I've got the month of May
I guess you'd say,
what can make me feel this way?
My girl.
on a cloudy day
When it's cold outside
I've got the month of May
I guess you'd say,
what can make me feel this way?
My girl.
November 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I've got sunshine
on a cloudy day
When it's cold outside
I've got the month of May
I guess you'd say,
what can make me feel this way?
My girl.
on a cloudy day
When it's cold outside
I've got the month of May
I guess you'd say,
what can make me feel this way?
My girl.
my border, my choice?
Why do a growing number of U.S. women want to live in another country?
A significant gap in emigration desire separates young women from their male counterparts
www.deseret.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
my border, my choice?
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Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
November 19, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.