Autism is: fine, common, normal The problem is a world where only some brains are valuable/able to succeed. If we are concerned about Autism as a "problem," there are real tangible things we could be doing to make the world better for everyone instead of pretending we can prevent neurodiversity.

sometimes my glasses start slipping off my face while i'm carrying something heavy or important and i have to lock in and hit the face scrunch

"And I'd do it again!"

I fucking hate AI art. It takes away the pure joy I feel when seeing a piece of art work knowing that a human being has talent to create something so beautiful from mind to hand to materials used.

"It's ok, honey. The Sears Tower experiencing a blackout won't hurt you!" The Sears Tower experiencing a blackout:

Always a good time to reblog this masterpiece of art, engineering, and music.

this and some s'mores would help me

The world sux, so please enjoy this precious lil mousie being just THRILLED to grab some berries (his wee lil haaaaands)

You also get a dog smile today

The best ways to prevent Covid transmission is to wear an N95 respirator or better, ventilate the air, ensure those around you test, etc. Vaccines are a crucial health tool that help prevent severe illness and death *once you're infected*. They're like seatbelts. Which are crucial

20 years ahead of its time

We're getting pizza and I'm obsessed with this slightly broken mural that used to be about eating with your hands but now it reads like Saruman's manifesto

Ableism teaches us to abandon each other. Racism will disable you. Transphobia will disable you. Long COVID will disable you. Genocide will disable you. Climate change will disable you. Do not obey when told to abandon the vulnerable. Resistance & communities must be rooted in disability justice.

This router needs to calm down

if you’re an artist who ever thought “what’s the point? The world is Hell and I should do something that matters instead” even in an ICE detention center people will treat art as sacred, seek it out, and find joy and comfort in it. You aren’t making art, you’re making hope.

Fucking hell. Millions of folks with Long Covid are already suffering.

Me every got damn day:

Just got Kona’s ashes back from the vet. I spent a good twenty minutes hugging her box, outside the parking lot. Didn’t care how cold it was. All the fond and somber memories that just raced through my mind— and nothing else really mattered. I miss you so much, baby potato.

COVID is a novel virus. It’s only been five years, which is nothing in the span of a brand new disease. We’re learning more & more each day about the long term consequences of repeat infections. Mask up for yourself, your communities & especially for all the children who can’t protect themselves

In Japan, cedar pollen is dispersed throughout the country when the temperature warms up due to the effect of planting many cedars in the olden days. As a result, many Japanese people go out wearing masks during this time of year. #Illustration #commentwelcome

May I recommend in these Hell Times that you create some sort of “Cheer Up!” folder in your photos: Fill it with screenshots of nice things people have said about you or your creations! Fill it with photos of memes that ALWAYS make you crack up, or photos of family that ALWAYS make you smile.

Being in constant survival mode sucks ass 😔

IBM (1979)

Ed Yong is such a real one <3 www.nytimes.com/2025/02/22/m...

Those who suggest that victims of vaccine preventable diseases are deserving of it will be insta-blocked. Most cases are children. And both kids and adults could be unvaccinated because of lack of access, misinformation, contraindications. Public health is not about leaving anyone behind.

…people are going to get seriously hurt, or worse, due to omission of information. 🤦🏽

If you’re struggling to unplug, sleep or rest… you’re not alone. The unrelenting 24 hour news cycle is hard to detach from. Your nervous system knows it’s under threat. That threat takes a toll…Especially if you’re chronically ill. Give yourself grace. Flares will happen. We will get through it.

You had different dreams for yourself than having to meet this shit historical moment. I did too. I did too.

“officials halted a training workshop for junior scientists, called off workshop on adolescent learning. Panels that were scheduled to review grant proposals also received word that they wouldn’t be meeting” The NIH does critical work for people worldwide. This will have significant ripple effects

Got out of work early enough to catch the sunset.

For SoCal friends, Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can. For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla

Doomscrolling #gentlecomicshabit

Cartoon by Phil Hands

“I trust my immune system. I don’t need a vaccine.” Okay, I trust mine to protect me too. Which is why I trained it extensively on what the virus looks like so it can handle it. Boxers don’t enter the ring without a plan. It’s the punch you don’t see coming that knocks you out.

Please do not consume raw milk and do not allow pets/animals to consume raw milk, raw eggs or raw poultry.

Mister Rogers never misses

A good sentiment and yes, get that card. But also, use the card. Walking through the door of your local library and utilizing the available services (books and beyond) counts more than having the card. I used to work for the library — those numbers matter.

With flu season having started, the US is entering its most dangerous period when it comes to H5N1 bird flu's ability to adapt into a virus that can more easily be transmitted between humans. If a person gets flu and bird flu at the same time, the viruses can swap genes.

I will never, ever get over this.

HIV Denial in the COVID Era: Substantive Open Access Review On World AIDS Day, this should be mandatory reading. Thanks to @aetiology.bsky.social for writing this superb article

THE LITTLE BUTTS I'M DYING xD This is so cute!🥹 Let us take a moment and remember The Brave Little Vaccine.

I’m a public librarian in a degenerating democracy, and I am pleading: Care about your library. Use it. See what programs and events it offers. And pay attention to its governing body. See who the trustees are. Consider running yourself. Libraries will need all the community support they can get. 📚

lots of new followers because of dog art, so here's a little reminder