2026-05-22T21:51:56Z https://yabu.me Michelle https://yabu.me/npub105g6jz4aesglmyu2pjcxzu89z94w0088dul2h04zv3g4m6fzwagspq9quw https://media.mas.to/accounts/avatars/109/270/095/828/704/237/original/11ac3622a0a4eb10.jpeg https://media.mas.to/accounts/avatars/109/270/095/828/704/237/original/11ac3622a0a4eb10.jpeg https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsztnvtp9e738zx303wnkjcyfs3rgn8x530y3868emj9af28c4e4wczyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4z866pd3 Dietary restrictions mean that most store bought ice cream is off limits for me. I checked out ice cream makers but hesitated because of cost / another appliance in a tiny kitchen. Then, I dove into the no-churn universe. <br/><br/>Hello, beautiful! I made my own condensed milk and this was still easy. Easy to modify (I skip the liquor and have made a chocolate version). Delicious. Nigella rocks!<br/><br/>#Recipe #Food #IceCream <br/><br/><a href="https://www.nigella.com/recipes/one-step-no-churn-coffee-ice-cream">https://www.nigella.com/recipes/one-step-no-churn-coffee-ice-cream</a> 2026-01-08T01:19:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswuergxmwvh986rzd859j8mj462f84ug3ww3ze0lffwm3y7h8azzczyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zetrmnh Hey Jon Stewart, Jokes About Wearing Masks Aren’t Funny<br/><br/>#MaskUp #CovidIsNotOver #DisabilityJustice <br/><br/><a href="https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/12/hey-jon-stewart-jokes-about-wearing-masks-arent-funny/">https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/12/hey-jon-stewart-jokes-about-wearing-masks-arent-funny/</a> 2025-12-30T04:02:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswp9z7pyhkrc9suny3x8fx36vljdq33am6s2lj8nks9zr4ualxupgzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zch462q In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2kytwtez4fd7p4tqse0lt9979fg0cgf2dz4jjn6jfh7fhltqqtyslek682'>nevent1q…k682</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Ohhh, guess who spoke too soon! I am hauling out all my winter running gear and I realize that my the liner of my shell jacket (nylon with a polyurethane liner) is ripped in a couple of spots. How does one repair that? Can I use a bicycle tube patch? Or maybe a camp mattress patch? Any MacGyver recommendations?<br/><br/>#Running #Run #ClothesRepair #FixIt #MakeThriftMend 2025-12-07T19:44:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2kytwtez4fd7p4tqse0lt9979fg0cgf2dz4jjn6jfh7fhltqqtyszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zm2tr9u Doing a victory lap of the kitchen with my sewing bag! I have cleared my to-mend/modify/tailor pile! All done! Woot! <br/><br/>I am most pleased with swapping out the velcro on one of pup&#39;s jackets with a buckle. Whenever a backpack or whatever dies, I save all the hardware like a magpie! Always comes in handy! <br/><br/>Very impressed with my sewing machine for handling hemming my snow pants for running! She cruised through all the jeans! <br/><br/>So satisfying to be finished!<br/><br/>#Sewing #Mending #DIY #ThriftyFashion 2025-12-07T19:19:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdd4a5l0n4qx54uara2t6g430agsmyd6x5ddvkq78usn4sylx2vuszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zed8zau In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs233a6enl72w9jn4s8jvj0c0avk3resug8f8xsa9cz55904t26yhqfr6ttq'>nevent1q…6ttq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I have checked both the meteorological predictions and farmers almanac- both seem to agree &#34;classic Canadian winter&#34; and lots of snow. Nor&#39;easters are predicted in NL - close enough to you that you could get snow too. I will find a cake to torch just in case!! 2025-10-24T01:23:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswd85dsrh3mq4rq9qz5uk02exura5phx7tr5xqa08e95cncuctc0gzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zg7tn5x A year ago today, I torched a twinkie and we got 270+cm of snow. Should I be torching another this year? I brûléed some marshmallows earlier, does that count?<br/><br/>#Snow #Twinkie #TwinkieRoast 2025-10-24T00:58:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw3cdvvtwldxn870spe0ed8dqe9qd2m2q5ck20fm2lhltecq7xqgqzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4z62xyu0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyvydff4alhs4spd37yd7yjvupdwzg6a5wvlp5l4crl3tzc0xhlrqj9dk78'>nevent1q…dk78</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>A tiny bit of hope! 2025-09-25T15:57:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswqcnthrfdjl3wfsnm4tzt8s97jp5teh6uttsaf4u20z56fjnrfmczyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zr6tnux An experimental intranasal vaccine eliminates the COVID-19 virus in mice<br/><br/>Preclinical trials with rodents show 100% protection with the second dose<br/><br/>#Covid19 #Research #Vaccines <br/><br/><a href="http://www.csic.es/es/actualidad-del-csic/una-vacuna-intranasal-experimental-elimina-el-virus-del-covid-19-en-ratones">http://www.csic.es/es/actualidad-del-csic/una-vacuna-intranasal-experimental-elimina-el-virus-del-covid-19-en-ratones</a> 2025-09-25T15:43:24Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspudt3pfpxqlrrldezzvz4f927daxvnnz9dn9gd0h2ts8lsax73mgzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zuwt4f5 The humming tension between the mammogram/ultrasound and getting the results when you have &#34;extremely dense&#34; breasts - Phew! <br/><br/>I am grateful for yearly screening. I am grateful for public healthcare (I rode my bike so I didn&#39;t even have to pay for parking). I am grateful for &#34;no evidence of malignancy.&#34; <br/><br/>#Mammogram #Breasts #Health #GetScreened 2025-09-17T23:08:39Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr6k3z4l42s58zzhaf9cw26evd7vx4vpfd9h5rqav37k6ez9trm7czyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zdne76m We need #VisionZero<br/><br/>A cyclist has been hospitalized after being hit by a transport truck being driven on Fallowfield Road near the Via Rail station.<br/><br/>#Ottawa #OttBike <br/><br/><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/cyclist-hit-by-transport-truck-near-fallowfield-train-station/">https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/cyclist-hit-by-transport-truck-near-fallowfield-train-station/</a> 2025-08-08T19:16:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2nxhejxnk3d5wmcjsfehcdln0j9vhlnxy4yk0ut3luyw5pwfuwrszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4z4e6e7d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxv22zkyyy5jq58srqzcx7h77890w50tkm09ycyn4t5tfnqz0ykrshkzhf6'>nevent1q…zhf6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>There is a demand by my city councillor to convert the intersections near me to roundabouts to prevent drag racing. I would love to see it happen there and elsewhere. Slow traffic is safer traffic. 2025-08-03T14:14:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8666jm4mgesd2he566gcak96efvc4nxwwahpcvv83l987rsqptvszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4z2uu4nw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxd0epk7mw34x6lykwa0cnc7s0fgl5jc7vrcj7xuzyc5nrv3udrrqjtvxy9'>nevent1q…vxy9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The big thing I took away from this model is infrastructure. Force drivers to slow down with infrastructure and provide separate spaces for pedestrians. The environment changes the behaviour. I don&#39;t think people change on their own. 2025-08-03T14:06:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq8un9xuagksf5d207l3yvnypfy86ug57ad0wn7wps8th20fv6x3czyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zg7l0z8 It can be done. I want this for Ottawa.<br/><br/>Helsinki just went a full year without a single traffic death<br/><br/>The capital city is Finnish’ed with car-related fatalities.<br/><br/>#VisionZero #Ottawa <br/><br/><a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/helsinki-no-traffic-death-roads-eu-accident-finland-driving-transport/">https://www.politico.eu/article/helsinki-no-traffic-death-roads-eu-accident-finland-driving-transport/</a> 2025-08-03T01:57:56Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrvnxuuyerau94tkc8tudgwh6jrdj8syaewzlz8htm3fvf28jzj6qzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zwznmcp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8nvvlgqjtp0dsqf34jar972zvzcf8mypcy05w7ahmxheu54r5a7c0fjfs7'>nevent1q…jfs7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Looks gorgeous! I bet the turtles are staying cool! 2025-07-08T19:47:44Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrfl7sgahclt38d0ufd5xycgudg9ctlz9936gvcp92fkdx84r9syszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zl4ckdr The temperature swing from a humidex of 46 to 16C is intense! <br/><br/>I am freezing. 2025-06-26T15:16:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8lj5u2rpgge8tmjwx0ehct7fu07csx70ke9zpv7hyq4weawkfdnqzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4z8w5ynx Jeff Bridges &#39;feeling good’ nearly 5 years after cancer diagnosis, but dealing with ‘long-term’ Covid effects<br/><br/>He also said he was recovering from a severe bout of Covid-19 at the time, believing he caught the virus after being exposed at the facility where he was receiving chemotherapy treatment.<br/><br/>While he assured his coronavirus symptoms were “in the rear view mirror,” he wrote that “my dance with Covid makes my cancer look like a piece of cake.”<br/><br/>#Covid19 #MaskUp <br/><br/><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/10/entertainment/jeff-bridges-cancer-covid-update-wellness">https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/10/entertainment/jeff-bridges-cancer-covid-update-wellness</a> 2025-05-11T03:48:50Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspnfekkrsut2wpw42ysxhpmrksgru2md688akues9scnzt6d6httczyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4z464df7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf9j82lz3hwqg79hd2rkn47c36rtltt8ygwv7367hft2hk6elkv5g5h5aha'>nevent1q…5aha</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I saw two maintenance staff at Civic this morning with baggy blues (procedural masks which don&#39;t prevent transmission of airborne viruses). 2025-05-08T13:38:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqfksnm9d03he37cx30a98n4kk28rmdrxyq8z4nd2yzgtu4aqazqgzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4z2d30d9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqpalknxfdsy59aq30emnl0quxrxqeaugvwfchten8awrwmajg7tqhx66u8'>nevent1q…66u8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Hospitals are the least safe place to be. There are no precautions taken and you have to be examined in close quarters by someone who is sick. 2025-05-08T13:20:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs86smetngk7ch2m7clpmh2ydhnlew74mxg3cn4da30xqhz8f35dpczyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4z4wlufl Every time I access healthcare, at least one of the doctors is sniffling, snuffling, clearing their throat, coughing, technician is sneezing (rather theatrically!!), reception has a cough, and no one is masked. <br/><br/>It&#39;s always disappointing when HEALTHCARE workers are doing nothing to prevent virus transmission. Big &#34;You had one job&#34; energy.<br/><br/>#Covid19 #MaskUp #DisabilityJustice #Healthcare #YouHadOneJob 2025-05-08T13:13:51Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyummlt742g4gl8dg8rkhvtguu0xyj9uknxagme5etmfl65gfx2wszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zqr9g0n Pet food contaminated with bird flu – which killed a house cat in Oregon – was distributed and sold in British Columbia, according to officials south of the border.<br/><br/>Northwest Naturals brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food has been recalled by the company and anyone who purchased it is advised to get rid of it immediately.<br/><br/>#Caturday #Cats #BC #BritishColumbia #CatFood #Recall #H5N1 #BirdFlu <br/><br/><a href="https://bc.ctvnews.ca/cat-food-that-caused-bird-flu-death-of-oregon-pet-was-distributed-in-b-c-officials-1.7158088">https://bc.ctvnews.ca/cat-food-that-caused-bird-flu-death-of-oregon-pet-was-distributed-in-b-c-officials-1.7158088</a> 2024-12-26T22:45:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszayhvg5kqk8azzw2p3wjcwnwn48kf0jlu6fz6nwkpkrrjpnrxehszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zacly6a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researchers found 30% of those infected with COVID-19 in the pre-Delta period (March to December 2020) developed long COVID, or post-COVID Condition (PCC).<br/><br/>Of those, 3/4 did not return to prior health within 60 weeks of initial infection. Not returning to pre-COVID health was associated with symptoms including respiratory problems, gastrointestinal symptoms, &amp; chronic fatigue syndrome-like symptoms. <br/><br/>#LongCovid #Covid19 <br/><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/long-covid-study-shows-high-rates-cognitive-change">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/long-covid-study-shows-high-rates-cognitive-change</a> 2024-12-26T20:41:58Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxfjg4yej2l2gx4auhpe98l8wya2vfjw59tsycgx96xeau0ptg8cqzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zcry5r8 A Portland-based pet food company issued a recall on one of its products after a cat in Washington County contracted bird flu and died after eating the food, the Oregon Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday.<br/><br/>#H5N1 #CatFood #Recall #Caturday <br/><br/><a href="https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/portland-pet-food-recalled-after-washington-county-cat-dies-from-bird-flu/">https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/portland-pet-food-recalled-after-washington-county-cat-dies-from-bird-flu/</a> 2024-12-25T05:21:57Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs87g6vegnfp749ckclv06kv8nsnwzpxnc0tvqsjngp4rur6swm5yszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zm4kfy3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswysc9trr6tgu3l8tpr4k0w8t0ftafvk3a6zxc55v4ekttqj6275q9vsskg'>nevent1q…sskg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The number of times I see &#34;foodie influencers&#34; munching on produce as they walk out of the grocery store is alarming! 2024-12-07T16:47:57Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswpshzfn3zss565ckqa5zzx3hvvz0sa9xpxtfwygwd3pajdv4h2rgzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4z0cx64z Wash your produce!<br/>#ProTip #LifeProTip #Food<br/>#Cooking 2024-12-07T16:37:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsdd8c7gn8vv8k4qt8fpud7fnsag7hmh28d63prxp20xe6m3962u2czyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zs0n2lq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxtukj2wxh6hcm0das46390c2rehpm5x92m63ysdhkxmgdwnc8xzs3q58x9'>nevent1q…58x9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Both are within reach if we prioritize the environment and our health over private profit 2024-12-06T01:29:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswh04f56vcqhjhts7a6na5xzc3jy6e6t5py52v2g4wdwm705gdkwczyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zjzsykr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvf4mcjtuufnx3ea2xstkausg8qldvvweh7qv4npe9m9r4aex8russc68wy'>nevent1q…68wy</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This would be ideal! Here we are going in the opposite direction provincially so I am not optimistic but I do see more e-bikes. It also makes biking accessible for more people. Lots of benefits- we just need public policy on side! 2024-12-06T01:01:23Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstu3257jjd2874s2ry8tf94cd4th75w6j6hwv42wlnrlwapftpp5czyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zp6k4e7 The world’s 280 million electric bikes and mopeds are cutting demand for oil far more than electric cars<br/><br/>#Environment #ElectricBike #ElectricMoped #ElectricCar #Oil #OilAndGas <br/><br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/the-worlds-280-million-electric-bikes-and-mopeds-are-cutting-demand-for-oil-far-more-than-electric-cars-213870">https://theconversation.com/the-worlds-280-million-electric-bikes-and-mopeds-are-cutting-demand-for-oil-far-more-than-electric-cars-213870</a> 2024-12-06T00:40:41Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqg8gymh7mknme8nsd4ekjg3ywupkycr85ggq8ew3hpxxl7jwfamgzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4z6vx5ue In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgrvrhmz7035kw25eef0h9zsv2q64p9pcq2s2hamdt7xvlkw5j4dgfgqwyp'>nevent1q…qwyp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It does take more work, but the smell (and taste) are worth it! 2024-12-01T16:25:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0354a29x5adpnq9rskg2q6wda7sner7t6s9w0uhrm08geg0a0tygzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zsuv2jd Despite going to four different grocery stores this week to get ingredients for the next few countries in our #AroundTheWorld #CulinaryAdventures I was not able to get celery salt. So I am dehydrating celery leaves to make my own. Smells amazing! <br/><br/>I am making four spice mixes for the next few recipes and I am so excited! Growing my spice rack is one of my favourite parts of this adventure! <br/><br/>#Food #HerbsAndSpices #Seasoning #SpiceRack #Cooking 2024-12-01T16:19:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszlckgzzlqwk6m3vj4jfcqsgzpxqpa3c8gxxet9wrgs8aax5n6e6czyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zkxkn3l In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq04tc8lh96spnjrppgn50e5jr8ufurvgm9eptq9uzrcxg6dasq2s06wgnm'>nevent1q…wgnm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Next to the ocean is the best place to live! 2024-11-24T22:54:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgwy2nw63k2u9eqeedrrjca225fuhnzcet44v74mrm6gyf76sm6cqzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zr0mws5 Food recall warning<br/>Various brands of organic carrots recalled due to E. coli<br/><br/>#Food #Recall #FoodSafety #Canada #Carrots <br/><br/><a href="https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-organic-carrots-recalled-due-e-coli-o121">https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-organic-carrots-recalled-due-e-coli-o121</a> 2024-11-24T21:27:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsg977cl3gxgtufnx2pmfdjqujlqdzculgd677g9ksaplhy6549rwgzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zk2vyvk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2s8xtqdacw3lk9jqw3xmajgugwwutnxfmsaxemeyjurxl4zqp3zcfn6l9m'>nevent1q…6l9m</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Oh that sounds like oodles of fun! I am jealous of your access to elevation!! 2024-11-24T20:08:19Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0huyuw9xnl5el8kdqtnurp2xcragh3vz58tz8pzf94ukyhwkl32szyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zcqj9tn In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8sr7mnnn5dzpthguf38ce37mgwl56gnj8ux9pa8cx5scu0dtl85s3y535m'>nevent1q…535m</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I donate to Parkdale Food Centre and the volume of food is enormous. Same with Shepherds- our neighbours are in rough spots, in need of food and shelter. Ottawa Food Bank is unable to meet the demand with 30$ million. Across the whole sector, demand is high and rising. 2024-11-24T04:50:24Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8ljh2rqmwcc5yxdjnjzk3pvfyy7elle64snhech6tlq9cmymhpcszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zzguq33 The Ottawa Food Bank is issuing a &#34;declaration of emergency&#34; about the number of people turning to the organization to put food on the table . . . <br/>&#34;We&#39;ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of people turning to a food bank here in Ottawa, almost 90 per cent in the last four years,&#34; Rachael Wilson, CEO of the Ottawa Food Bank, said Friday.<br/><br/>#Food #FoodSecurity #Ottawa #FoodBanks #OttawaFoodBank <br/><br/><a href="https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-food-bank-declares-an-emergency-amid-record-breaking-usage-1.7119946">https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ottawa-food-bank-declares-an-emergency-amid-record-breaking-usage-1.7119946</a> 2024-11-24T04:00:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr2s87cm28x67g80x4924p8ayuv2dlg2vrldcluvrswdyp8s30k4gzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zllkec5 A little over a month out from my first vacation since March of 2012. I have spent winter breaks writing and camping trips with a laptop for far too long. I am taking two whole weeks off. No studying. No work. I am not going anywhere. I am a little bit unsure of how I will feel. Not quite sure what I will do. But I&#39;m sure I will muddle through somehow!<br/><br/>#Vacation #Balance #RecoveryingAcademic #HigherEd #Academia #Rest 2024-11-20T05:15:49Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsghxsasaqefvyg908lvmkwefcuav3u5s5h30z4vlughu67uke4psgzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4z2zw7sg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxu34jlf6py7glz30pz5g5g0yufu0v9v0rezu5k6sj7hh5qh88wrs98g8u8'>nevent1q…g8u8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Well done! Looks like a beautiful day! Gorgeous spot to run! 2024-11-17T20:39:23Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv8734nrmht9z9endexx90ndym3r3mkxtq77w43sgsyy66zundwjszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zzghjj9 Just released the 85th yoga practice on Thunder Honey Snow Studio! <br/><br/><a href="https://www.patreon.com/ThunderHoneySnowStudio">https://www.patreon.com/ThunderHoneySnowStudio</a><br/><br/>My yoga platform is just over four months old!<br/><br/>Membership is free and you get access to members-only practices like the Listen Series. Paid subscribers get access to even more practices! <br/><br/>Sign up! Tell your friends! Do yoga! <br/><br/>#Yoga #FreeYoga #RestorativeYoga #MondayMotivation #MondayMorningMotivation 2024-11-11T15:47:51Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy7498x96gx2vtycw9gp4tz48883fl2ux774gez8wleexprhm77qczyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4z7cr0k3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfr8kjx84mz4yg3drchzau3zw4fvfvghllaqvckfv4q9s7uvskarsg7mcsu'>nevent1q…mcsu</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>wow! Bear! Cool! I have only had two bear encounters on the trail- one my bear bells had fallen off my waist band and as I looked around for them, a bear crossed the trail!! Bear lumbered off unconcerned with me. The second, I passed alongside and the bear didn&#39;t even acknowledge me. Black bears tho. Not sure how I would feel about it after dark tho!! Sounds like a great hike! 24F is starting to get chilly! 2024-11-05T03:20:58Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgnnunvd3m43pj5ypg7pqnug75d79dfk83y7gfypf3dvfu7qyrcegzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zsvtx06 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvex4qxscm2qryavwepayh0tgf4dlfrdv9as4jume23ru8d5f5pfq4s0ap6'>nevent1q…0ap6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I find myself returning to the Rumi quote in autumn “Be like a tree, and let the dead leaves drop.” <br/><br/>Inhale fresh autumn air, exhale and release that which no longer serves you. Autumn is the season of cleaning up your internal landscape. 2024-11-02T13:25:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqjf7fued3ryh96v2n25cl6wnyymakx8s4dmmc8zr24zr0vqal8uczyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zgxcygn 5 Benefits of Wearing a Mask <br/><br/>1. Keeps You From Spreading Germs<br/>2. Prevents You From Getting Sick<br/>3. Protects People With a Weak Immune System<br/>4. Reduces Exposure to Allergens<br/>5. Shields You From Poor Air Quality<br/><br/>#MaskUp #WearAMask #Covid19 #CovidIsNotOver #DisabilityJustice <br/><br/><a href="https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/why-you-should-wear-a-mask">https://www.health.com/condition/infectious-diseases/coronavirus/why-you-should-wear-a-mask</a> 2024-10-31T20:19:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2a4z3rkg0d6kstkcl6k9p60cdrwmcma4tqxus7hdqseq32q36fpgzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zcd84sc &#34;Scientists have been concerned that H5N1 might spread to pigs, which are considered “mixing bowl” species for flu viruses because they carry the same kind of receptors on cells in their lungs as humans and birds.&#34;<br/><br/>H5N1 bird flu has been identified in a pig in the United States for the first time, the US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday.<br/><br/>#H5N1 #Agriculture #Farming <br/><br/><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/30/health/bird-flu-pig-oregon?cid=external-feeds_iluminar_msn">https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/30/health/bird-flu-pig-oregon?cid=external-feeds_iluminar_msn</a> 2024-10-31T15:34:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv4l7rqas45hy052hvyfdw92m7elwzfmsqd59pt0wfxtlsslas8dszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zzl2hd0 At the rheumatologists&#39; office today, neither of the two rheumatologists were masked. One asked me if I wear a mask to prevent reactions to scented products. I replied &#34;I wear a mask because one in thirty-eight* have covid right now and I don&#39;t have time for long covid&#34; <br/><br/>Crickets.<br/><br/>#Covid #Covid19 #CovidIsNotOver #Healthcare #AutoimmuneDiseases #MaskUp<br/><br/>* In Canada. Source: <a href="https://covid19resources.ca/covid-hazard-index/">https://covid19resources.ca/covid-hazard-index/</a> 2024-10-23T23:44:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyhnenz37vst64gxzm5lsl8w5x6uljkxqan0s3gcp9sgk8ftca7tszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zatn2vp In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8q7m4skqpezkrvvstddqs5uy95j8magp78zaq3ma7mx8dem7ygvsldnkmy'>nevent1q…nkmy</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>All that grief, anger, work, loss, &amp; sadness doesn&#39;t fit neatly into a palatable response about my &#34;health journey&#34; when the recipient found it unpalatable that not protecting disabled people was eugenics.<br/><br/>So I haven&#39;t said anything yet. I am not closing the door on the friendship. But I expect that it will be a long time before I find people around whom I feel safe - physically &amp; emotionally. Fin/<br/><br/>#Covid19 #AutoimmuneDiseases #DisabilityJustice #Friendship 2024-10-02T00:10:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8q7m4skqpezkrvvstddqs5uy95j8magp78zaq3ma7mx8dem7ygvszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zgclx2w In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsg9nd94evkz45v2e47g63a2f6ga8vv2n6jah99pdl5302nwpqrcmq3n6hgy'>nevent1q…6hgy</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I am disappointed with humanity and exhausted with the extra work and grieving all the stuff I can&#39;t do - and that doesn&#39;t even touch on my &#34;health journey&#34; (because fuck my life, on top of eugenics we have sexism and autoimmune diseases don&#39;t get diagnosed, treated, and researched because patriarchy - so I have to become an expert on my conditions. I know my way around a peer reviewed article but fuck the extra work). 9/? 2024-10-02T00:01:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsg9nd94evkz45v2e47g63a2f6ga8vv2n6jah99pdl5302nwpqrcmqzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zedu7sr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgjr2a4x98adle644egucl6kmtlchz7lkzr5nfw33e3g6evf67ddqwy6drh'>nevent1q…6drh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I am disappointed that the lack of solidarity and the exclusion creates an epic shit ton of reproductive labour for me. I am disappointed that I have to supervise virtual school to keep my kids, myself, and my family safe. I am disappointed that I have to spend time justifying my right to exist in safety. I am disappointed that I have to maintain swiss cheese layers of protection and constant vigilance. 8/? 2024-10-01T23:49:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgjr2a4x98adle644egucl6kmtlchz7lkzr5nfw33e3g6evf67ddqzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zdpy0kh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxrllrnn7dwk0xewjpchyvg0du03s4m20fyxc6rxruntyhspmwursk4lmpc'>nevent1q…lmpc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I am disappointed in myself for so grossly overestimating the solidarity I expected. I am disappointed in my fellow humans for being such shitty allies. I am disappointed in my healthcare providers for not protecting my health (notable exception for my personal healthcare provider who wears an n95). I am disappointed in the level of exclusion that I am receiving (I thought it was bad before the pandemic, how naive I was!). 7/? 2024-10-01T23:42:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxrllrnn7dwk0xewjpchyvg0du03s4m20fyxc6rxruntyhspmwurszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zjn76l3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0yn5e96xhscr0gselg05zp67zq8awj3yy4lls3kvp9tc8wmu976g9newjw'>nevent1q…ewjw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I picked a crappy group of people to have in my foxhole - they are all out dancing in the field &#34;living their best lives&#34; and playing chicken with their long term health and mine.<br/><br/>I thought for sure that the union people would understand that it was a labour issue. Nope. Left-wing? Not really. Accessibility? Only on paper &amp; only if they don&#39;t have to actually do anything. Critical thinkers? I have never seen discourses of governmentality swallowed so quickly 6/? 2024-10-01T23:35:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0yn5e96xhscr0gselg05zp67zq8awj3yy4lls3kvp9tc8wmu976gzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zny754u In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs27ejl03p04g58x8axc4jvsdxqy2t5j70ardrjlvckplesqkpxwugjmfgea'>nevent1q…fgea</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It&#39;s not just her. <br/><br/>I&#39;m so disappointed in my friends and family. <br/><br/>People who I thought were critical thinkers, left-wing, labour activists, and claim to be progressive, independent thinkers are uncomfortable with sticking out by wearing a mask. Totally ignoring that covid denial is capitalist eugenics, covid denial is a labour issue, covid denial is an accessibility issue, covid denial is a disability justice issue. <br/><br/>How did I misjudge these people? 5/? 2024-10-01T23:30:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs27ejl03p04g58x8axc4jvsdxqy2t5j70ardrjlvckplesqkpxwugzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4znd359p In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfcy9fmyfj8x952v5phfkwpu3n02ykwhfaqnu94zzj94pm3g5hg2cu79ta7'>nevent1q…9ta7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Torn between a firehouse of complaints and just not responding anymore. I don&#39;t want to have to constantly convince people that it would be nice to be accommodated, that it would be nice to be protected, that it would be nice if they gave enough of a fuck about me to put on a mask. <br/><br/>I have decided that a healthy minimum standard for friendship is a vested interest in my survival. It&#39;s fucking lonely. 3/?<br/><br/>#AutoimmuneDiseases #Covid19 #DisabilityJustice 2024-10-01T23:20:39Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfcy9fmyfj8x952v5phfkwpu3n02ykwhfaqnu94zzj94pm3g5hg2czyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4z73gqwq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0sh7z35uea2ryln9ddqneha5u5pnupl5yprx3us72s53y7jl56hgw9jm72'>nevent1q…jm72</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m torn between responding with a fire hose of complaints about trying to navigate healthcare in a system that doesn&#39;t give a fig about my health, about how exhausting it is to lead the charge &amp; be my own best advocate through the healthcare system, how I can&#39;t access diagnostic procedures because the doctors declined to mask while I would be sedated, how I save calling 911 or going to the ER for very special occasions because of the risk to my health 3/? 2024-10-01T23:14:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0sh7z35uea2ryln9ddqneha5u5pnupl5yprx3us72s53y7jl56hgzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zye83vz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstl4fzgr2sx7rrcj00e4xwymh7lamzdyts3zalzqpsxev83swazzckfpfgz'>nevent1q…pfgz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>After 18 months of silence, she has apologized, &amp; now wants to understand autoimmune diseases, my &#34;health journey&#34;, my diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, &amp; if there are &#34;lingering issues&#34; (excuse me while I cackle over here at the idea that there wouldn&#39;t be lingering issues ). <br/><br/>The timing is hilarious. I have an appointment with my rheumatologist coming up - masks worn at the discretion of the doctor. 2/?<br/><br/>#AutoimmuneDiseases #Covid19 #DisabilityJustice 2024-10-01T23:05:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstl4fzgr2sx7rrcj00e4xwymh7lamzdyts3zalzqpsxev83swazzczyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zfs4g0m About a year and a half ago, I was bemoaning to friend of over a decade how &#34;public health&#34; policies were crap because they did nothing to prevent the spread of covid and were based in eugenics - that it was acceptable cost of doing business for those who were disabled or who had &#34;pre-existing conditions&#34; to die. She responded that she saw herself in my complaint, didn&#39;t like it, &amp; didn&#39;t speak to me again. <br/><br/>Until last week (thread)<br/><br/>#AutoimmuneDiseases #Covid19 2024-10-01T22:58:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstrgvv83lvuk2dwnvm9ag76475fllnmpsx5waq29ltm0g3hm6r9qgzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4ztp933g Hey Fediverse,<br/>I am looking for research, policy, or communications roles, full time or part-time. I have a PhD in sociology. Profile highlights:<br/>• Project management experience in both research &amp; events.<br/>• Research experience: research design, data collection, analysis (qualitative - NVivo, quantitative -SPSS), synthesis, &amp; communication.<br/>• Communications experience: Social Media, Website Support, Graphic Design, Video Editing.<br/><br/>Thanks! #FediHired #FediHire #FediJobs #Research #Communication 2024-09-26T19:47:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqhvdeastnjpm5k46g2avvk97mfyjlwq4kgfwtgzh8sagp2027ntszyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4z88g46e In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0gmgpv3jwwmkvr858ce0ag7rz9xm52s6dp8alqh74ct9ljacz33qyvahxz'>nevent1q…ahxz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thanks! I had fantastic weather and it was an otherwise lovely morning of running. This is the last race of the year for me. Now, time to plot new adventures! 2024-08-29T16:36:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0s7cnld5gpr7qqq0m6lnx4jxxv7zae9fl6exjtystl8rlqza5cdgzyp73r2g2hhxprlvn3gxtqctsu5gk4eauuahna2a75fj9zh0fyfm4zeewsnx My unofficial race did not go as planned however I learned a lot about neighbourhood bathroom access. <br/><br/>Andrew Hayden Park - open port a potties. (YAY!!!)<br/><br/>Major&#39;s Hill Park - locked bathrooms, locked port a potties. (Non PG expletive)<br/><br/>Rockcliff Park - flush toilets and sinks with running water. (Thank fuck! - yes, fuck is PG)<br/><br/>It has been said before and it bears repeating: Ottawa needs more public toilets. All year round. <br/><br/>#Ottawa #Toilets #OttCity #Running #Run 2024-08-29T16:11:20Z