The Skylark
@theskylark.bsky.social
Feed for Long Covid new arrivals on BlueSky. Reposts from trusted LC advocacy and supportive accounts who've migrated from other social media.
Named in honour of surreal British 1970s cartoon Noah And Nelly. "All aboard the Skylark!"
Named in honour of surreal British 1970s cartoon Noah And Nelly. "All aboard the Skylark!"
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Next week marks a year since many abandoned the Twitter ship for good and took our chances with Bluesky. It wasn't an easy thing to do for the LC and CC communities, and some chose not to do it.
How has everyone's experience been since then? What more could be done to reconnect? What's missing?
How has everyone's experience been since then? What more could be done to reconnect? What's missing?
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And I hope the rest of us have learned a lesson about how we will approach the next patient with a tummy bug.
Fastidiously and professionally.
Fastidiously and professionally.
November 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
And I hope the rest of us have learned a lesson about how we will approach the next patient with a tummy bug.
Fastidiously and professionally.
Fastidiously and professionally.
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Hope it turns out to be something less terrible… but gastro of any sort can be deadly in later years. Hope he recovers.
November 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Hope it turns out to be something less terrible… but gastro of any sort can be deadly in later years. Hope he recovers.
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Important video from fellow scientist and microscopist @stephanie-shiers.bsky.social. Please respect our work.
#Microscopy #MicroscopyMonday
#Microscopy #MicroscopyMonday
November 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Important video from fellow scientist and microscopist @stephanie-shiers.bsky.social. Please respect our work.
#Microscopy #MicroscopyMonday
#Microscopy #MicroscopyMonday
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“If a doctor makes a mistake it’s not such a big deal. But if I make an error it will sit in books for hundreds of years”
Peter Wollny
But taking out the wrong kidney versus mis-identifying the author of an ancient bit of music…?
Good on you mate, love Bach!
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Peter Wollny
But taking out the wrong kidney versus mis-identifying the author of an ancient bit of music…?
Good on you mate, love Bach!
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
‘An inner duty’: the 35-year quest to bring Bach’s lost organ works to light
Musicologist Peter Wollny chanced upon the manuscripts in 1992 and authenticating them took half of his lifetime
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:37 AM
“If a doctor makes a mistake it’s not such a big deal. But if I make an error it will sit in books for hundreds of years”
Peter Wollny
But taking out the wrong kidney versus mis-identifying the author of an ancient bit of music…?
Good on you mate, love Bach!
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Peter Wollny
But taking out the wrong kidney versus mis-identifying the author of an ancient bit of music…?
Good on you mate, love Bach!
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
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"If you discover that your current perception of reality doesn’t align with the actual facts on Covid, it could be time to reevaluate your definition of normal. You could be suffering from UNS. Talk to your friends who are still taking precautions. They could be a source of comfort and stability."
November 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM
"If you discover that your current perception of reality doesn’t align with the actual facts on Covid, it could be time to reevaluate your definition of normal. You could be suffering from UNS. Talk to your friends who are still taking precautions. They could be a source of comfort and stability."
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"If You Suffer from Urgent Normal Syndrome, Ask for Help"
Published: 26 June 2023
Urgent normal syndrome is defined by:
🔸Unhealthy attraction to crowded indoor spaces
🔸Anxiety at the sight of masks or air purifiers
🔸An urge to downplay threats
🔸Avoidance of “bad news"
Source: archive.md/EVlwU
Published: 26 June 2023
Urgent normal syndrome is defined by:
🔸Unhealthy attraction to crowded indoor spaces
🔸Anxiety at the sight of masks or air purifiers
🔸An urge to downplay threats
🔸Avoidance of “bad news"
Source: archive.md/EVlwU
November 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM
"If You Suffer from Urgent Normal Syndrome, Ask for Help"
Published: 26 June 2023
Urgent normal syndrome is defined by:
🔸Unhealthy attraction to crowded indoor spaces
🔸Anxiety at the sight of masks or air purifiers
🔸An urge to downplay threats
🔸Avoidance of “bad news"
Source: archive.md/EVlwU
Published: 26 June 2023
Urgent normal syndrome is defined by:
🔸Unhealthy attraction to crowded indoor spaces
🔸Anxiety at the sight of masks or air purifiers
🔸An urge to downplay threats
🔸Avoidance of “bad news"
Source: archive.md/EVlwU
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“They can’t do that! The ADA protects you!”
People love to say this when you tell them you’ve been discriminated against or mistreated for being disabled
Just because someone technically shouldn’t do something, doesn’t mean they won’t
Dealing with discrimination is a part of being disabled
People love to say this when you tell them you’ve been discriminated against or mistreated for being disabled
Just because someone technically shouldn’t do something, doesn’t mean they won’t
Dealing with discrimination is a part of being disabled
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 AM
“They can’t do that! The ADA protects you!”
People love to say this when you tell them you’ve been discriminated against or mistreated for being disabled
Just because someone technically shouldn’t do something, doesn’t mean they won’t
Dealing with discrimination is a part of being disabled
People love to say this when you tell them you’ve been discriminated against or mistreated for being disabled
Just because someone technically shouldn’t do something, doesn’t mean they won’t
Dealing with discrimination is a part of being disabled
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Total spin out tonight due to severe housing related stress & 48 hours of unrelenting GI issues.
Chronic illness can be such a bastard.
If at all possible, try never to make major life decisions when you’re not eating, drinking or sleeping.
Also… everyone deserves safe affordable housing.
Chronic illness can be such a bastard.
If at all possible, try never to make major life decisions when you’re not eating, drinking or sleeping.
Also… everyone deserves safe affordable housing.
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Total spin out tonight due to severe housing related stress & 48 hours of unrelenting GI issues.
Chronic illness can be such a bastard.
If at all possible, try never to make major life decisions when you’re not eating, drinking or sleeping.
Also… everyone deserves safe affordable housing.
Chronic illness can be such a bastard.
If at all possible, try never to make major life decisions when you’re not eating, drinking or sleeping.
Also… everyone deserves safe affordable housing.
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DOGE closes & employees worry about criminal charges because Musk has abandoned them
They’ve realized “just following orders” isn’t a defence
The department didn’t end up saving trillions of dollars, but it did kill 600,000 people through cuts to USAID. Many more will continue to die. Lock them up
They’ve realized “just following orders” isn’t a defence
The department didn’t end up saving trillions of dollars, but it did kill 600,000 people through cuts to USAID. Many more will continue to die. Lock them up
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 AM
DOGE closes & employees worry about criminal charges because Musk has abandoned them
They’ve realized “just following orders” isn’t a defence
The department didn’t end up saving trillions of dollars, but it did kill 600,000 people through cuts to USAID. Many more will continue to die. Lock them up
They’ve realized “just following orders” isn’t a defence
The department didn’t end up saving trillions of dollars, but it did kill 600,000 people through cuts to USAID. Many more will continue to die. Lock them up
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7,607 aged care COVID deaths since beginning of pandemic
🔸686 reported deaths in 2020
🔸226 reported deaths in 2021
🔸3,855 reported deaths in 2022
🔸1,359 reported deaths in 2023
🔸1,078 reported deaths in 2024
🔸403 reported deaths in 2025
@Mark_Butler_MP @SamRaeMP
🔸686 reported deaths in 2020
🔸226 reported deaths in 2021
🔸3,855 reported deaths in 2022
🔸1,359 reported deaths in 2023
🔸1,078 reported deaths in 2024
🔸403 reported deaths in 2025
@Mark_Butler_MP @SamRaeMP
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 AM
7,607 aged care COVID deaths since beginning of pandemic
🔸686 reported deaths in 2020
🔸226 reported deaths in 2021
🔸3,855 reported deaths in 2022
🔸1,359 reported deaths in 2023
🔸1,078 reported deaths in 2024
🔸403 reported deaths in 2025
@Mark_Butler_MP @SamRaeMP
🔸686 reported deaths in 2020
🔸226 reported deaths in 2021
🔸3,855 reported deaths in 2022
🔸1,359 reported deaths in 2023
🔸1,078 reported deaths in 2024
🔸403 reported deaths in 2025
@Mark_Butler_MP @SamRaeMP
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COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities: 20 November 2025
🔹Active cases: 230 (+22.9%)
🔹Active outbreaks: 38 (+18.7%)
🔹Resident cases: 179 (+22.6%)
🔹Staff cases: 51 (+24.3%)
🔹Reported deaths in 2025: 403 (+1)
@SamRaeMP
www.health.gov.au/resources/pu...
🔹Active cases: 230 (+22.9%)
🔹Active outbreaks: 38 (+18.7%)
🔹Resident cases: 179 (+22.6%)
🔹Staff cases: 51 (+24.3%)
🔹Reported deaths in 2025: 403 (+1)
@SamRaeMP
www.health.gov.au/resources/pu...
November 24, 2025 at 5:52 AM
COVID-19 outbreaks in Australian residential aged care facilities: 20 November 2025
🔹Active cases: 230 (+22.9%)
🔹Active outbreaks: 38 (+18.7%)
🔹Resident cases: 179 (+22.6%)
🔹Staff cases: 51 (+24.3%)
🔹Reported deaths in 2025: 403 (+1)
@SamRaeMP
www.health.gov.au/resources/pu...
🔹Active cases: 230 (+22.9%)
🔹Active outbreaks: 38 (+18.7%)
🔹Resident cases: 179 (+22.6%)
🔹Staff cases: 51 (+24.3%)
🔹Reported deaths in 2025: 403 (+1)
@SamRaeMP
www.health.gov.au/resources/pu...
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At one point in the 1990s, approximately 1 in 4 people with HIV were AIDS denialists
They believed HIV didn’t cause AIDS
They refused the drugs. Refused precautions
You don’t hear about them much anymore because they all died
RFK Jr peddled the narrative back then & he’s still peddling it today
They believed HIV didn’t cause AIDS
They refused the drugs. Refused precautions
You don’t hear about them much anymore because they all died
RFK Jr peddled the narrative back then & he’s still peddling it today
November 24, 2025 at 5:50 AM
At one point in the 1990s, approximately 1 in 4 people with HIV were AIDS denialists
They believed HIV didn’t cause AIDS
They refused the drugs. Refused precautions
You don’t hear about them much anymore because they all died
RFK Jr peddled the narrative back then & he’s still peddling it today
They believed HIV didn’t cause AIDS
They refused the drugs. Refused precautions
You don’t hear about them much anymore because they all died
RFK Jr peddled the narrative back then & he’s still peddling it today
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I mentioned Emmanuel in my article about ICE enforcement being a mass disabling event.
Infections run rampant in the camps.
People are denied medical care and health accommodations.
ICE is furthering the regime’s eugenicist agenda:
www.disabledginger.com/p/ice-enforc...
Infections run rampant in the camps.
People are denied medical care and health accommodations.
ICE is furthering the regime’s eugenicist agenda:
www.disabledginger.com/p/ice-enforc...
ICE Enforcement May Be A Mass Disabling Event
ICE have proven again and again that they will target the most vulnerable. Their aggressive actions may even become a mass disabling event. Why aren't more people talking about it?
www.disabledginger.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:13 AM
I mentioned Emmanuel in my article about ICE enforcement being a mass disabling event.
Infections run rampant in the camps.
People are denied medical care and health accommodations.
ICE is furthering the regime’s eugenicist agenda:
www.disabledginger.com/p/ice-enforc...
Infections run rampant in the camps.
People are denied medical care and health accommodations.
ICE is furthering the regime’s eugenicist agenda:
www.disabledginger.com/p/ice-enforc...
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A mother and her 15 year old autistic son are reunited after nearly 50 days apart.
Emmanuel Garcia went missing, and rather than check missing person’s reports, Houston PD called ICE.
ICE sent him to the Office of Refugee Resettlement and his mom has been fighting to get him back ever since.
Emmanuel Garcia went missing, and rather than check missing person’s reports, Houston PD called ICE.
ICE sent him to the Office of Refugee Resettlement and his mom has been fighting to get him back ever since.
November 24, 2025 at 3:41 AM
A mother and her 15 year old autistic son are reunited after nearly 50 days apart.
Emmanuel Garcia went missing, and rather than check missing person’s reports, Houston PD called ICE.
ICE sent him to the Office of Refugee Resettlement and his mom has been fighting to get him back ever since.
Emmanuel Garcia went missing, and rather than check missing person’s reports, Houston PD called ICE.
ICE sent him to the Office of Refugee Resettlement and his mom has been fighting to get him back ever since.
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It costs next to nothing to wear a mask
It’s one of the best investments you can make in your long term health
Covid is still here & still disabling
It only takes one infection to change your life forever
Masks, especially N95s, are great protection!
If you can’t afford one try a mask block:
It’s one of the best investments you can make in your long term health
Covid is still here & still disabling
It only takes one infection to change your life forever
Masks, especially N95s, are great protection!
If you can’t afford one try a mask block:
Worldwide Mask Bloc Directory – Find your local Mask Bloc
MaskBloc.org lists active Mask Blocs around the world. Free high-quality masks, COVID-19 tests and other equipment for your community. Mutual Aid & We Keep Us Safe.
maskbloc.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:11 AM
It costs next to nothing to wear a mask
It’s one of the best investments you can make in your long term health
Covid is still here & still disabling
It only takes one infection to change your life forever
Masks, especially N95s, are great protection!
If you can’t afford one try a mask block:
It’s one of the best investments you can make in your long term health
Covid is still here & still disabling
It only takes one infection to change your life forever
Masks, especially N95s, are great protection!
If you can’t afford one try a mask block:
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Study: Receptor binding domain of SARS CoV2 spike protein exhibits in vitro liquid-liquid phase separation due to structural disorderedness that may challenge the vaccine-generated antibody binding.
Published: Nov 19, 2025
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41270841/
Published: Nov 19, 2025
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41270841/
Receptor binding domain of SARS CoV2 spike protein exhibits in vitro liquid-liquid phase separation due to structural disorderedness that may challenge the vaccine-generated antibody binding - PubMed
In this study we expressed, purified and demonstrated the protein liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) formation by the receptor binding domain (RBD) of coronavirus spike protein in vitro. Our molecular dynamics simulations revealed multiple structurally disordered regions lacking secondary structu …
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
November 24, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Study: Receptor binding domain of SARS CoV2 spike protein exhibits in vitro liquid-liquid phase separation due to structural disorderedness that may challenge the vaccine-generated antibody binding.
Published: Nov 19, 2025
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41270841/
Published: Nov 19, 2025
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41270841/
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Researchers have found the virus’s spike protein can switch between solid and liquid-like states, making it harder for vaccine-generated antibodies to block the virus. They say this phase change may weaken vaccines and help the virus evolve into new variants.
www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-sta...
www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-sta...
November 24, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Researchers have found the virus’s spike protein can switch between solid and liquid-like states, making it harder for vaccine-generated antibodies to block the virus. They say this phase change may weaken vaccines and help the virus evolve into new variants.
www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-sta...
www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-sta...
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They’re doing eugenics right out in the open now, largely because Trump, RFK Jr, Dr Oz and the rest of the fascists have been pushing a eugenicist agenda since they seized control.
It’s white Christian nationalism and it’s dangerous.
Disabled people are not “imperfect”.
We are also not expendable
It’s white Christian nationalism and it’s dangerous.
Disabled people are not “imperfect”.
We are also not expendable
November 24, 2025 at 3:16 AM
They’re doing eugenics right out in the open now, largely because Trump, RFK Jr, Dr Oz and the rest of the fascists have been pushing a eugenicist agenda since they seized control.
It’s white Christian nationalism and it’s dangerous.
Disabled people are not “imperfect”.
We are also not expendable
It’s white Christian nationalism and it’s dangerous.
Disabled people are not “imperfect”.
We are also not expendable
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I personally think @sensorystories.bsky.social does an excellent job capturing many things if you want to learn more
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I personally think @sensorystories.bsky.social does an excellent job capturing many things if you want to learn more
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The best voices to amplify about the autistic experience are those who, well are autistic
November 24, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The best voices to amplify about the autistic experience are those who, well are autistic
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As a neurodivergent person, it's very odd for me to hear neurotypicals explain what it's like to have autism & speak about it from a place of authority
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 AM
As a neurodivergent person, it's very odd for me to hear neurotypicals explain what it's like to have autism & speak about it from a place of authority