I really want to believe this sidewalk.

#TextureTuesday

Outlining a new podcast episode on weeds and the Victorian language of flowers.

Can't place "Speedwell," so I go digging, and it's:
- Veronica spp, a mat-forming weed I pull up
- been used as a cure-all tea since the Romans
- edible
- everywhere because our Victorian forebears loved it in their gardens.

🤯

What else don't I know about these mundane-yet-amazing plants?
Anybody got a favorite Speedwell fact or myth?

#gardening #speedwell #herbology #tea #Victorian #weeds #bloomscrolling

Any #LongCOVID survivors open to sharing their experience? I’m struggling to make sense of what’s happening to my nervous system. I recently spoke with a friend about it, but I’m looking for something in writing to help me process it. My emotions are on a constant loop—anxiety, sadness, laughter, and crying all within minutes. I feel very overwhelmed and could really use some support or resources. Thank you.

#covid #CovidInquiry #NeurologicalSymptoms #CovidRecovery #neurology

If you're asking for feedback, conducting interviews, or otherwise consensually collecting potentially-identifying information from marginalized folk, please use a fully-encrypted and/or self-hosted method of communication

For example, Tuta, Cryptpad, Delta Chat are examples of legitimately free and reputable tools that can replace Google, Microsoft, Zoom, et al

Don't induce someone into taking unnecessary, avoidable risks -- especially when you're asking for their help

Had my diagnostic mammogram this morning. I have had to have these special mammograms every 6 months for the past 2 years because there were some questionable calcification in my right breast. Since there's been no change in the 2 years, I'm back to regular mammograms next year.

This is your reminder to get your boobies checked. Early detection saves lives.