VT Bee

@Phoenix_K_Griffin@kind.social
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Queer, trans-fem, nonbinary, neurodivergent (audhd), episcopalian, parent, spouse, union member/activist, State employee, and Vermonter. They/them.

Here to connect with other nerdy, queer, friendly, and/or neurodiverse people, and spread and support kindness.

I work in the court system, and know it needs significant reforms. Trans rights are human rights. Black lives matter. All people deserve love, respect and compassion.

been trying to write a TL;DR about #PopeFrancis and his work and solidarity with trans women, especially sex workers, but there really isn’t much in English; so y’all have to deal with articles in Spanish.

so let’s get this clear: when he said the RCC only recognized two genders, he was being explicit about that historical fact. he wasn’t saying trans folks didn’t have a right to exist. on the contrary, his letters on how transfolks are welcomed as godmothers & godfathers are key… 🧵

I know I'm old man yelling at clouds, but I miss not only physical buttons on devices, but multiple physical buttons.

I'm really getting tired of the current trend seen on headphones. Hold for 5 seconds to turn on, hold 5 seconds to turn off. Tap once for volume up. Double tap for next song, triple tap to turn on noise canceling. Hold the button down for 20 seconds while patting your head and doing interpretive dance in order to pair Bluetooth.

Give me an on/off switch. Give me an analog volume wheel. Give me dedicated buttons for functions

It's like a generation of designers grew up with one button Apple mice, and forgot how much more simple doing actual work with dedicated buttons actually is
Touch starved enby named Grass

They target trans folk because they think cishet folk will look away. They're counting on you not defending those who aren't like you.

They target Black and Brown folk because they think white folk will look away. They're counting on us not defending those who aren't like us.

short skort long slanket

be unapologetically weird.

the wrong people will leave.
the right people will stick around.

Fat people living their lives without being ashamed of their bodies are not 'promoting obesity'.
So, yesterday I said I'd dig up some more examples of weighted backstitch I've done, so here's two . A cryptid, and an intrepid ladybug. #crossstitch

OK, I had to get a shot of this and show all of you!

The front paws crossed.

The back paws crossed AND holding the tail in place lest it run away.

The wild hair, despite being brushed more than a few times today.

I love my adorable floof dragon so much.

TLDR: If you got a trans fem in your life, offer to give her a massage. Offer to take her out and do all the planning. Offer to just let her snuggle in some blankets with a book or game and you'll bring her snacks and hot beverages. Offer to hold her as she cries. Offer to her to let go for a moment and just not have to be on top of everything. Offer her head pats.