Lately I find standing in line to be painful and difficult. It's annoying too because lines are not a necessary part of how the world needs to operate.

I saw 5 deer today walking across the pasture.

I totally get that when the Olympics only come every four years, people won't want to miss it but God I hate the part of sports culture that glorifies athletes playing hurt or while sick. Toughing it out. Etc. That mentality has caused a lot of harm.

In case nobody has told you yet today: 1. You are allowed to rest. 2. Your pain is real. 3. Wombats are the only animals that poop in perfect cubes and they stack them like little brown bricks to mark territory. 4. You are not a burden.

Forcing myself to do some health work today and it's getting me down, mostly because I continue to feel that I have too much responsibility and too few resources.

I'm recalling a couple of times when I tried to call in sick for jobs I had early in my career. The person I talked to would be like "But we really need you today" and put the pressure on and I would push through and come to work. That shit is baked in from early early days. #ableism

Weeping with love and joy at #StarfleetAcademy

Going to eat something in hopes that will make me feel better.

I am feeling sad and angry and unsupported. as usual

Turns out in order to get a Rheumatology appointment, which I need in order to get my Enbrel, I have to wait for them to contact me. I have been taking this drug for more than a decade but always have to jump through multiple difficult hoops (and pay lots of money) to get it.

I am accepting this challenge and raising $1200 for one Minneapolis family to cover their overdue rent today. Venmo me at nkkritzer and I will send the money to that family once it's raised. I believe in us. Cat photo because you know who likes cat photos (everyone, everyone likes cat photos)

Not sure I'm really following the plot of FallOut (tv show) but it's fun to watch.

is anyone here willing to share (or gift) an apple tv subscription?

Do you ever notice how people say "ah-mond" for almond

Is heirloom just a fancy word for hand-me-down

Alarming twinge in my lower back! this bodes well

What's your favorite song that has a color in the title? #justforFun

Looks like they awarded Best in Show to a Rottie with cut ears. That's certainly a choice....

I'm trying to listen to my body more but mostly it says, lay back down and do nothing. Ugh

Sally and I did the barn chores! Before sunset even.

Gratitude / resisting negativity bias! I am thankful for this warm house, indoor plumbing, warm clothes, company of animals. Enough food to eat.

queer media report. I watched "Am I Okay?" which is a story about two 30-something friends. One is realizing she is gay. The other is planning on moving away to London for work. Their lives are shifting in a big way. This was kind of slow but I liked it.

very good dbt vibes in this thread

I went to get a haircut and I put on an extrovert persona so I could converse with the hairdresser. I think listening to the Handsome Pod endlessly is giving me clues on how to chat with people.

World's least surprising stat, now with alt text:

Leo the cat atop a thick blanket which sits upon my dresser.

There was a scene in the latest episode of #ThePitt, involving a Deaf patient and an interpreter, that was really really good.

I guess i'm feeling a lil better today because I've already done a ton of tasks. Now the challenge is not to overdo it!

If recent events have led you to a position of abolish ICE, abolish DHS, abolish prisons, abolish the police or any combination of the above, welcome. We are genuinely glad to have you here, and hope you will stay.

It was super hot in my parents' apartment, so I took my coat off and then walked around outside in my t-shirt and got a chill.

My dad helpfully bugged me to get the license tabs for the car updated, something I'd been having a hard time getting done, so they were out of date. "As goofy as they are being right now" (they meaning the cops etc), "I was afraid they'd confiscate the car or something."

Well i had a dream with Brennan Lee Mulligan in it, and he was my co-workier.

well normally i do that thing where you clean before the maids come but they came a day early. hahah

Billy Eilish saying "No One is Illegal on Stolen Land" #Grammys

Carole King also wearing an "Ice Out" pin #Grammys

People with photosensitivity should be able to participate in the culture.

Lady Gaga intense flashing lights :( #Grammys

Bad Bunny got a standing ovation for "Ice out" #Grammys

Jelly Roll is doing a revival preacher jesus thing #Grammys

ok way too many flashing lights in this grammys broadcast!!

Bon Iver (who is from the upper midwest) is wearing a whistle and an "Ice Out" pin, in addition to having horses on his jacket. love this guy. looks like he is also flipping the bird.

ok i turned the Grammys on to distract myself. it was fun last year because lots of performances

I am making a cartoon noise where my eyes pop out of my head (complimentary)

Chappell Roan in Mugler at the #Grammys #fashionsky

I just have so much pain! I don't know what to do anymore.

I am feeling sad and lonely. Glad to talk to some friends today.

will you look at this cozy girl, emulate a chloe and be as cozy as you can be

Struggling with pain, as usual. I did venture out to the barn because Sally wanted to go. The moon is very bright.

I enjoyed "secret mall apartment" on netflix. It's a documentary, not very long, rather chill and nice. I'd heard the story before on 99 percent invisible.

Ordered groceries and put them away! Cleaned the cat box. Tidied my room a little bit. Ate some food.