Rani
@rani-p.bsky.social
[Internally screaming since 2020]. Long suffering Toronto sports fan. Avid baker.
Mostly here to learn and share info about the virus-that-must-not-be-named. 😷
Mostly here to learn and share info about the virus-that-must-not-be-named. 😷
No problem! For some reason I’m unable to see the chat icon on your profile to DM you (might have to enable it in your settings?) Or if you don’t mind, could try sending me a DM first
March 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
No problem! For some reason I’m unable to see the chat icon on your profile to DM you (might have to enable it in your settings?) Or if you don’t mind, could try sending me a DM first
There’s a pharmacy in Toronto run by a really kind pharmacist who offers shots to anyone who wants one as long as it’s been at least 3 months since the last one. My family and many folks in our local c19 FB group have been going there for the past year. If interested, can DM the name of the place :)
March 29, 2025 at 3:40 AM
There’s a pharmacy in Toronto run by a really kind pharmacist who offers shots to anyone who wants one as long as it’s been at least 3 months since the last one. My family and many folks in our local c19 FB group have been going there for the past year. If interested, can DM the name of the place :)
Just the image alone is so calming :) Is this Terra garden center?
March 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Just the image alone is so calming :) Is this Terra garden center?
Reminds me of this silly scene in Gilmore Girls where they’re discussing Lorelai’s quirky new pet dog: “Oh he’s totally fine having his personal freedom slowly stripped away. As long as he’s completely unaware that it’s happening, just like a true American.”
It’s a throwaway line, yet so apt.
It’s a throwaway line, yet so apt.
Paul Anka likes his illusion of freedom
YouTube video by Gilmore Gags
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March 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Reminds me of this silly scene in Gilmore Girls where they’re discussing Lorelai’s quirky new pet dog: “Oh he’s totally fine having his personal freedom slowly stripped away. As long as he’s completely unaware that it’s happening, just like a true American.”
It’s a throwaway line, yet so apt.
It’s a throwaway line, yet so apt.
What’s interesting is that they intentionally changed it to this headline using “covid alarmists” after the article had already been published. Here’s a side by side comparison (credit to @catinthehat.bsky.social), with the original headline on the left (still shows up on a Google search too).
February 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
What’s interesting is that they intentionally changed it to this headline using “covid alarmists” after the article had already been published. Here’s a side by side comparison (credit to @catinthehat.bsky.social), with the original headline on the left (still shows up on a Google search too).
Do you by any chance have access to a different brand of rapid tests? Or even another box with a different lot number/expiry date? May be helpful to confirm the accuracy of the current positive result.
December 3, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Do you by any chance have access to a different brand of rapid tests? Or even another box with a different lot number/expiry date? May be helpful to confirm the accuracy of the current positive result.
So sorry to hear that. I think it’s less common, but not rare either. This summer 2 family members tested +, one for 15 days, the other for 18 days. I suspect it may be related to having a higher viral load (exposure was over several days, maskless, poor ventilation, no nasal spray, Metformin, etc.)
December 3, 2024 at 11:27 PM
So sorry to hear that. I think it’s less common, but not rare either. This summer 2 family members tested +, one for 15 days, the other for 18 days. I suspect it may be related to having a higher viral load (exposure was over several days, maskless, poor ventilation, no nasal spray, Metformin, etc.)
"We are in the midst of the longest, saddest, most excruciating 'I told you so' in the history of the world."
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December 2, 2024 at 1:25 PM
"We are in the midst of the longest, saddest, most excruciating 'I told you so' in the history of the world."
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It’s so disheartening. The worst part is it feeds into and gives validity to the right-wing ecosystem’s claims that the left weaponizes public health and protective measures as a political tool. Everything they previously advocated for was abandoned shortly after coming into power for the economy.
December 1, 2024 at 3:21 PM
It’s so disheartening. The worst part is it feeds into and gives validity to the right-wing ecosystem’s claims that the left weaponizes public health and protective measures as a political tool. Everything they previously advocated for was abandoned shortly after coming into power for the economy.
Absolutely guaranteed at least one belly laugh every episode. Consuming any food or drink while watching has actually become a safety hazard haha
Also for me it’s Ava—always start laughing in anticipation the moment she enters the scene before even delivering her line.
So glad it’s back this week!
Also for me it’s Ava—always start laughing in anticipation the moment she enters the scene before even delivering her line.
So glad it’s back this week!
December 1, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Absolutely guaranteed at least one belly laugh every episode. Consuming any food or drink while watching has actually become a safety hazard haha
Also for me it’s Ava—always start laughing in anticipation the moment she enters the scene before even delivering her line.
So glad it’s back this week!
Also for me it’s Ava—always start laughing in anticipation the moment she enters the scene before even delivering her line.
So glad it’s back this week!
1. CDC internal docs leaked during Delta www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/...
2. Delta Airlines CEO letter to CDC www.washingtonpost.com/context/delt...
3. Impact Research Memo: “Push for Normal” docs.house.gov/meetings/VC/...
4. This tweet from Walensky in 2020, prior to becoming CDC director
2. Delta Airlines CEO letter to CDC www.washingtonpost.com/context/delt...
3. Impact Research Memo: “Push for Normal” docs.house.gov/meetings/VC/...
4. This tweet from Walensky in 2020, prior to becoming CDC director
November 30, 2024 at 9:56 PM
1. CDC internal docs leaked during Delta www.washingtonpost.com/health/2021/...
2. Delta Airlines CEO letter to CDC www.washingtonpost.com/context/delt...
3. Impact Research Memo: “Push for Normal” docs.house.gov/meetings/VC/...
4. This tweet from Walensky in 2020, prior to becoming CDC director
2. Delta Airlines CEO letter to CDC www.washingtonpost.com/context/delt...
3. Impact Research Memo: “Push for Normal” docs.house.gov/meetings/VC/...
4. This tweet from Walensky in 2020, prior to becoming CDC director
Archiving studies/resources from gov websites like PubMed/NIH, CDC, EPA. Stocking up on N95s (enough to share with others), updating vaccines, replacing old laptop (and any other essential household items likely to be hit by tariffs). Also daily reminders not to lose sense of humor among the horrors
November 21, 2024 at 4:22 AM
Archiving studies/resources from gov websites like PubMed/NIH, CDC, EPA. Stocking up on N95s (enough to share with others), updating vaccines, replacing old laptop (and any other essential household items likely to be hit by tariffs). Also daily reminders not to lose sense of humor among the horrors
Totally…and rest assured, only “the vulnerable will fall by the wayside”
November 15, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Totally…and rest assured, only “the vulnerable will fall by the wayside”
Fascism is only rising due to fascism debt. We just need to build up our immunity by embracing more fascism and normalizing authoritarians. Long fascism is very rare and if you’re worried you can just stay home forever. We need to learn to live with fascism. Now everyone back to brunch!
November 15, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Fascism is only rising due to fascism debt. We just need to build up our immunity by embracing more fascism and normalizing authoritarians. Long fascism is very rare and if you’re worried you can just stay home forever. We need to learn to live with fascism. Now everyone back to brunch!
Oh for sure. Feels like we’re living Murphy’s Law "anything that can go wrong will go wrong”. C19/RSV/flu/pneumonia/TB/pertussis spreading simultaneously in a immunesuppressed population & symptoms overlapping with H5N1. No testing/masks + public in the dark, politically captured PH, Trump incoming…
November 11, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Oh for sure. Feels like we’re living Murphy’s Law "anything that can go wrong will go wrong”. C19/RSV/flu/pneumonia/TB/pertussis spreading simultaneously in a immunesuppressed population & symptoms overlapping with H5N1. No testing/masks + public in the dark, politically captured PH, Trump incoming…
Me learning Canada now has its first human case of bird flu: oh god
Me learning it’s a child in BC, with Bonnie “wash your hands for an airborne virus” Henry in charge: OH DEAR GOD NO 😭
Me learning it’s a child in BC, with Bonnie “wash your hands for an airborne virus” Henry in charge: OH DEAR GOD NO 😭
November 11, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Me learning Canada now has its first human case of bird flu: oh god
Me learning it’s a child in BC, with Bonnie “wash your hands for an airborne virus” Henry in charge: OH DEAR GOD NO 😭
Me learning it’s a child in BC, with Bonnie “wash your hands for an airborne virus” Henry in charge: OH DEAR GOD NO 😭