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Binge eating chocolate covered raisins even though it will give me a stomach ache because I am very mature

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Lately I’ve been drinking orange juice either watered down or mixed with citrus seltzer. I like it but still reflexively grimace sometimes. PTSD from the days when I’d drink vodka + OJ

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This is where we are, America.

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"The U.S. is in a trade war with Canada" is a background detail from a shitty dystopian novel that would make readers roll their eyes because the author was trying too hard

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I feel like everyone should rewatch “The Big Short”

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I think the lies out number the truth in this presidential address, which I guess shouldn’t be a surprise

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Got some bad news. Trying not to spiral. 😭

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First trimester cravings so far have been lots of fruit and now I’ve moved on to obscene amounts of Crispy Rice Cereal. I fear I’m moving in the wrong direction.

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Since the president has signed an EO making English the official language of the United States, here is the first non-English copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed in German just days after July 4, 1776. We have always been multilingual. cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/coll...

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Furiously trying to build my veggie beds to be ready for when spring is truly here. In the meantime I’m obsessed with the warm fresh air, birds chirping, and sunshine

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Welcome to "not Spring yet" in the Pacific Northwest, where it's 56 degrees and I've spent the last hour moving my chaise around the yard every 10 minutes into the sun patches. ☀️

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Say what you may about her, but Piper CJ is really good at marketing

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Pedro Pascal responding to transphobia on social media: “I can’t think of anything more vile and small and pathetic than terrorizing the smallest, most vulnerable community of people who want nothing from you, except the right to exist.” (via @charliejane.bsky.social) [capitalfm.com]

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I learned that Viktor Frankl was actually a way more controversial person than I realized and “Man’s Search for Meaning” is riddled with falsities. This makes me sad.

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Used the 5 calls app yesterday to call my 3 representatives. It doesn’t feel like much but it feels like something

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Core high school memory: snuggling on a couch w/ 1 of my queer friends while we watched “But I’m a Cheerleader.” He was such a rad person — fixing bikes for the underprivileged for free, dumpster diving, part of food not bombs. Just a kind, creative person. I miss him. It’s been almost 20 yrs.

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Someone apparently hacked the televisions at HUD today -->

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I still have hope for the future but regardless…

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Major progress!! After nearly two months of being in a creativity void, I started working on a new story and I’m really, really liking it. 🥹

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Brunch was a success! Now to game and nap.

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In an effort to improve one of my big flaws, I’m hosting a brunch this morning with friends. Yay for pushing my stupid self-imposed boundaries. But also yikes at dealing with the temporary stress of cleaning/cooking/planning.

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Fired federal workers share the crucial jobs no longer being done Six people describe what they were doing to benefit public health, safety and the environment www.sciencenews.org/article/fire...

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Started listening to “Ready Player Two” and it feels a little too much like a techbro millionaire’s wet dream. It feels a little too much like real life. But I will persist.

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I kinda miss the beautiful, simple, addictive images/videos of Instagram. I feel like my feed was a nice escape from reality. Those days are gone now and I’m not going back.

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Just downloaded my kindle files to my computer before they shut down that function. I wish I could do that with my audible files. I was shocked at how much media I had in both.

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I spent the last couple of days basically doing nothing but gaming when I wasn’t working. I think this is making me irritable. It’s so addicting. I need to really take a step back though and get back to my normal habits - reading, writing, exercising.

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What the actual fuck?! America, it’s time to rise. When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty!

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Saw 2 cabbage recipes this morning (unprompted) and I feel like this is a sign of the times.

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I’ve used the finch app for a little over 250 days. Now I’m trying out habitica. Initial impression is that I might like habitica more. Finch graphics have always been kind of ugly to me.

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Uh oh. Started playing Pokémon sword. Time to get nothing done this morning before my volunteer shift this afternoon. Really though, I’m hoping to at least exercise and do a little cleaning around the house.

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I feel so unfocused and undisciplined lately. I’m struggling to get into a new book. I keep picking them up and putting them down. No ideas for new writing projects. Trying ti give myself grace though. We can’t be 100% productive all the time. Life has different seasons.

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Wishing I could impulsively buy a kobo to replace my kindle.

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I flew too close to the sun yesterday. Went to an event in the morning, worked on home renovations, and went out for drinks (N.A. for me)/dinner w friends. I can hardly peel myself from the couch this morning. Can’t wait to have normal energy levels again. First trimester problems I suppose.

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"While most books are purchased from corporate sellers nowadays, stores dedicated to selling books serve a special place in our communities. They're where we can socialize, make serendipitous book discoveries & even get involved in political causes." www.currentaffairs.org/news/how-boo... #BookSky

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“Myths are as important as reality” - reminder to self

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Such a beautiful morning! Got to go on a lovely snowy walk in the woods at dawn with my dogs

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It’s been almost a month since I completed my last writing project (at least as far as I want to complete it.) I think it’s about time I start working on my next one.

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This is Oligarchy. The three richest men in the world have become $196 BILLION richer since Donald Trump was elected. $196 billion for three men in 99 days. Meanwhile, 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.

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Got a real bad itch to go backpacking, but the weather this weekend looks pretty shitty and it’s winter. I should do it anyway.

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I finished “The Book of Unknown Americans” this morning. It was good, but definitely quite sad. Has me thinking a lot about guilt, resilience, love, and determination

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Went for a run this morning followed by a quick dog walk. I realized I’ve been too mired in my own negativity with everything going on plus giving in basically 100% to bad habits. For my own sanity I need to turn this ship around.

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