Living in Vermont is tough but there’s a sour cherry season here which delights my Iranian soul. We picked 25 lbs of sour cherries and made so much jam! Finally got the labels on the jars today :)

We are very far from having our wedding planned because of other life obligations being in the way, but my fiancée agreed to having hummingbird cake as our wedding cake so I’m already content with however it comes together. It’s all I ever wanted.

I don’t think the covid lesbian bar discourse needs my input but I’m still largely here. I’ve since recovered from the worst of my long covid issues but it really felt lonely when it seemed like I had no way of getting better. Ultimately there’s lots of abusive wackos out there but ignore them and remind yourself you’re fighting for a world where they can get better too.

I’ve long assumed the Dichotomy Is Crazy guy and secular hijab lady are just doing bits. Life’s better this way.

If a wanted war criminal (whose forces have killed Americans) comes to US soil, attacks Americans (including the mayor of the largest city), and then says "Remember the beepers" referring to a terrorist attack he committed — how can that be taken as anything other than a threat?

If you’ve been broke like me without dental insurance, the way I’d combat this is going to dental hygiene schools for teeth cleanings. The dentist they have overlooking things will tell you the actual truth about whether you have cavities. They even do deep cleanings for almost free.

Me reading this tweet today in a Sudanese refugee camp.

CNN: Eight US Navy personnel assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a period that included when the ships undertook combat operations against Iran and the carrier set a modern record for its time at sea, according to a letter from the service’s acting secretary, which was obtained by CNN.

I’ve been open online about long covid induced health issues I had for several years (arrhythmia, high BP, pre-T2D), as well how GLP-1’s *cured* these issues for me. You’d probably be unsurprised to find out many vocal covid scolds deny my health improvements or claim I enable others to take covid less seriously bc of my experience. Almost as if none of this was ever about health for them.

have had a lovely night e-biking around charleston with my baby btw!

USB-C one of the best modern tech inventions and you're complaining

These days when I’m peaking on mushrooms my thoughts are mostly just I’m Prepared to Take on Life’s Challenges with My Baby. Nice and simple, no need to deviate much from there.

u cant buy a hilux unless u recite the shahada first

Today on Chapo, we take a break from the horrors of international news to talk about the post-Dobbs anti-abortion regime in America with Kylie Cheung. Link below:

500 people replying "well ya gotta do what's best for your kid!!!" because when confronted with a question about why a inequity exists at all their brains start skipping like worn out bike chains and autotranslates the text back into individual parenting decisions in self-defense

This would implode the world and US economy like nothing else. Please do it President Trump.

My dear brother William @willmenaker Today, we did not send you an ordinary message of gratitude. Instead, we decided to write our gratitude on the walls of Gaza itself. The young members of Project Mohammed painted your portrait on one of the walls still standing amid the destruction, because your voice has never been merely distant words to us. Here, your voice has become water for thirsty children, bread for hungry families, and meals for people exhausted by hunger. The war may have destroyed the buildings around us, but it could never erase the gratitude in our hearts. We wanted your portrait to remain here, among the people you stood beside during the most difficult days of their lives. When the children saw the mural, we told them: “This is William—a man who may be far away, but whose heart is very close to Gaza. His voice helped bring you water and bread.” This is not simply a portrait on a shattered wall. It is a message from Gaza to you: You did not witness our suffering and remain silent. You helped the world see and hear us. Because of you, our team has been able to give thousands of families a measure of hope and life. From the children of Gaza, the young members of Project Mohammed, and the depths of our hearts: thank you, brother. You have become part of the story of this place, and your impact will remain engraved in our hearts—even if these walls disappear one day. 🤍 Support Project Mohammed directly: chuffed.org/project/171225

I have lots of criticisms of Zohran but this relationship clearly enrages right wing people more than anything else. Laura Loomer and NYP editors have been losing their mind over it. As a Muslim myself I simply enjoy seeing those people mad, so good work by Zohran here.