Agender queer vegan atheist AuDHDer living in perfect harmony with a sweet kitty. Health: Sjogren's; ME/CFS; Mild Cognitive Impairment; Auditory Processing Disorder Interests: photography, fine art, YouTube channels, Apple ecosystem, invisible illnesses, etymology, global awareness, plants, WFPB diet, LGBTQ issues, trans rights, small business (especially women- & minority-owned), and pinball. Oh, and most importantly, I celebrate cats! Posts auto-deleted after one month. #NoBot #NoBridge Pronouns: they/them Location: Greeley, Colorado, USA
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Last Notes npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I am an AuDHDer. I have been a voracious reader from childhood until just a few years ago, when a brain injury (TBI) made it difficult to read. I have tried oh-so-many times to delve into poetry. But no matter how strong my resolve, I just can't do it. It gave me much peace when I was confirmed an AuDHDer that many social situations are just inaccessible. Likewise, it would help give peace to me if it was not a personal failing that I cannot connect with much poetry. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: It is commonly understood that ND (neurodivergent) brains are "wired differently" and social interactions can be rather bewildering. I haven't seen this particular topic discussed. I am hypothesizing that poetry could be equally inaccessible to ND folks as well, and would love thoughts on this. @npub1pce…geep @npub1cvn…evqa #ActuallyAutistic #ActuallyADHD #Poetry npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Thank you for sharing how you look at the world. Very moving! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I'd love to know if anyone experiences this. Pretty suddenly, my temperature regulation is way off. If I eat anything, regardless of spice, I will feel like I am burning up and begin sweating like crazy. But the thermometer does not agree. But then later, I will feel bone-cold, even when the outside and room temp does not correlate, and have to huddle under a blanket for hours at a time. Even having my beloved kitty on my lap can spike my temperature, and I can't have her there as much as we both want her to be there. Unsure what to attribute it to. Could it be part of my recent significant spine surgery? Could it be an aspect of my largely untreated ME/CFS diagnosis? Could it be related to my alexithymia faced as part of being an AuDHDer? Or something completely different? Any insights would be appreciated. The several doctors I mentioned this to did not engage with me on this, but I don't think I'm imagining it. #AskFedi #TemperatureDysregulation npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Three good things: -> I'm rather proud at my recent accomplishments and yet also finding a good amount of time to rest and recover. -> Had a very good doctor appt yesterday with someone who listened carefully, offered great recommendations, and reassurance where appropriate. -> I jumped the gun a couple days ago, but today it *is* my 55th birthday. Very excited at having my outlook in life reflected in a new demographic slice to help skew it towards something I believe in. @npub14y0…cq8l #3GoodThings #ThingsToBeThankfulFor npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Gorgeous photo! Love the ice field. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Surgery update: it went rather smoothly, and I got out at 3 nights, which is average. However, when getting home, my friend ended up calling 911 and I was admitted for several days for long blood clots and related issues. Am figuring out with more finesse how to do daily things. Am seeing some sides of family I was not expecting to see. My BFF (best friend forever) is amazing and kind and I"m so lucky to have her as my friend. My mom, even thought she is facing a similar surgery in a few weeks, is proving to be very flippant and non-validating. She's been expecting urgent responses to her common questions like am I getting the food I wanted. Hello, I was unable to eat at all for a week and it's only in the last day or two that I can use the restroom somewhat normally! I am very grateful to my friend.He didn't quite understand what he was signing up for by agreeing to help me, and I'm glad he didn't keep me in painc model. #SurgeryUpdate #Spine #BloodClot #Friends npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Well, tomorrow my major spine surgery is confirmed. Fingers crossed for a good outcome. There is a lot of conflicting information out on the web about what to expect, so it'll be an adventure. I'll be missing my Fediverse friends! :red_balloon_heart: #SpineFusion #BackSurgery #Surgery npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: These are amazing! :red_balloon_heart: npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Was this your experience also when teaching? npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Pretty! On my way home from Longmont today, there was a thin sheet of ice on ponds along the way. Stay safe with the storm tonight and tomorrow! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: That is amazing! Did you knit it yourself? And it looks incredible against the lavender door and with the cute snowflake. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: You got snow from this storm? Lucky you! We didn't get any precipitation at all here in Greeley and there's even partially blue skies right now. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: What a serene, soul-soothing location this looks to be! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I purchased and used white miso paste for the first time on a yummy, complex recipe this week. I don't want the paste to go to waste, so I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for other tasty meals I can make, that aren't too complicated and scale for 1 person? #Vegan #Cooking npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Enjoy your speech, and best of luck with the accompanying peopling. And thanks for the kitty pic! 😻 npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I was having a lovely afternoon nap with my kitty Belle, when what should appear? A swarm of leaf blowers in the grass below my apartment blowing fallen leaves. Really, are 5 leaf blowers necessary in close proximity, especially of the petrol kind? #LeafBlowers npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Great shot! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Such delicate beauty in this photo. Thanks for sharing, SunnJax! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Oh my goodness, this is amazing! Well done on the video; very stable and smooth. Seems like you were transported onto a mountaintop. Hope you found the hike enjoyable? npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I understand tomorrow will be a high-wind day for us. Do be safe. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: What a gorgeous landscape your area is! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Oh how wonderful! I thought Monarch's were spring/summertime creatures in Colorado? npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: What a lovely morning view! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Lovely! I thought the yellow flower one was a squash or pumpkin flower, which would have been cool, too. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Wow, what amazing sights you experienced on your stroll! You sure live in a magical area. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Ah, monarch's are so beautiful! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: #SilentSunday https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/115/005/956/220/902/436/original/84642128f61b281c.jpg npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Did you get to enjoy your bike on these adventures this summer? npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: The wild licorice and cattails in particular are neato! Looks like a fun adventure you had. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I finally got to see the film The Substance on the streaming service Mubi yesterday. Was extremely impressed by the cinematography. The shots the director chose were chef's kiss! I also loved the score and sound effects, which reminded me more than a little of the movie Pi back in the day. I heard that the last bit of the show was going to be extremely gory, but I mostly felt the poignancy of the lead character being misunderstood, and identified with her. For those that like social/media commentary and are ok with graphic horror, did you have a similar read on the show? #TheSubstance #SocialCommentary #MediaCommentary npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: How did y'all fare in yesterday's intense storm? Hopefully you are ok. We got intense rain and some hail, and caused flooding here in Greeley. So much, in fact, that they had to close our pool again because it's contaminated by the run-off. Also, my new top-level apartment had water coming into the apartment from the HVAC vent in the living room ceiling. That was a bit of a surprise! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I'm right in the middle of the yellow stripe too. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Wow, what a chef you are! :red_balloon_heart: npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Sounds delish! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Ah, the anticipation! Those are gorgeous creatures, my friend. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Before Pride Month is over, I've been curious about something that could shape my word choice. I know "guys" is a rather gendered term. But what about "buddy"? I may be wrong, but I thought Buddy was the name of a male character in a TV show in the 50s/60s, and it took off from there and dispersed to the general term used today. I know you can replace "buddy" with "friend", but there is an affectionate nuance there that is lost. Edit: To clarify the linkage with Pride Month, I have a few new acquaintances/friends that are non-binary, and some that are women, including two that just happen to be transwomen. I do not want to offend. #PrideMonth #GenderedExpression #WordChoices npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: This...is...amazing! How gorgeous! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Congrats on your columbines peeking out! They are such lovely state flowers. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I've been aware of the band Massive Attack, but did not realize their stance on sustainable living and the benefits of plant-based diets. But seeing this article inclines me to want to support their concerts. https://plantbasednews.org/culture/massive-attack-co-op-plant-based/ #PlantBased #Vegan #MassiveAttack #EDM #Concert npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Nothing like the shock of cold water from a closed-minded family member to start the day. I wrote my sister this morning to let her know I had big stuff going on in my life. Just yesterday evening, my husband and I signed the papers and filed them with the court to get the last stage of the divorce going. Was she supportive? Why, no! Instead she said "Happy to hear all is going well for you." Now it's true that we're not devastated by the end of the marriage, but still, this is the end of an 8.5 year marriage/over 9 year relationship. And I had also been very supportive of her 3 or 4 marriages. I know she and her husband are very anti-LGBTQ, but in this case, I'm family, and aren't you more likely to be decent to those close to you? #Musings #Divorce npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Awww! I recently did a labor of love for my little girl. It took well over 2 hours (double what Chewy said it would take), but she has a condo she adores now! https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/114/469/013/364/446/243/original/38bc9a84fe3db49f.jpeg npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Such an overachiever! Can hardly imagine what it will look like in two months time? #BloomScrolling #Gardening #Rhubarb https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/114/408/265/768/203/362/original/8c6b7b5f84b7efff.jpeg npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Love the variegated leaves! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I know this is a rather extreme position to take. But in my vegan & whole food plant based food journey, I've made a hard call. I won't make recipes that call themselves, or try to be, a meat or seafood replacement. There are just so many things to choose from that I don't need to be told what food "isn't". Can anyone relate? #Vegan #VeganRecipes #WFPB npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: 50 per tray is amazing! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Wow, what a trippy photo this is! Thanks so much for sharing it. :red_balloon_heart: npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: It was recently brought to my attention thanks to the YouTube algo that female cats have being maternal wired into their being. Also, with basically everything changing in my household very quickly, my kitty will want some stability. So, enter the plushie for Belle! #Cats #CatsOfFediverse #CatsOfMastodon https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/114/292/527/564/548/364/original/f028e118bb314318.jpeg npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: The mind is a curious beast. I might not remember if I washed a body part I literally did 2 seconds ago, or if I brushed my teeth that I just did. But gosh darn it if I can't remember that, for this 80s pop song, the singer catches their breath right "here", or shifts vocal ranges "there". It'll be interesting if this is just my MCI (mild cognitive impairment), or if it is early onset Alzheimer's (it unfortunately runs in my family, including my dad and his mom). #Mind #MCI #Alzheimers npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Great pic! Love the details so much. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Sounds like a lovely day. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Vegan breakfast tacos look rather interesting, with just a quick glance at the first few pages of the recipes. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I've gotten pretty good at making stews and other vegan WFPB meals. However, I don't have much experience with making traditional breakfasts. That could be why I'm not losing weight as I thought I would by going WFPB. Does anyone have a favorite website or YouTube Creator to help me get up to speed on this? #Vegan #VeganRecipes #BreakfastRecipes #WFPB #AskFedi npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Good morning! What a lovely tree you have there! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Nary a meal in my house does not include hummus in some way. Perhaps I may be overdoing it a bit, eh? npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Happy spring, my friend! Hope it brings a spring to your steps.... npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Do you enjoy other Tolstoy books as well, or was this your introduction to that body of work? npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I have hearing aids in my near-term future to help with my APD (auditory processing disorder). My audiologist highly recommends the Oticon Intent 1's. Anyone have experience with these that you can share? I'm going to be spending a lot of money to get them, so I want to make sure there are no glaring issues with them. Thanks! #APD #AuditoryProcessingDisorder #Oticon #HearingAids npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Oh gorgeous! Was this on one of your walks/bike rides? Or your yard perhaps? npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Nice presentation, my friend! Do you make your own jam in the right season as well? npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Yeah, that would be incredible if it can happen! I thought I'd lose the ability to garden in an apartment. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Fill it with rainbows and joy? npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: So excited to see early signs of spring in the yard! One rose is putting out new leaf growth. Tulips are about 2 cm high. And the two trees in the front yard are putting out leaf buds! Hopefully I'll be able to see more of the yard coming to life before the house is sold. Speaking of...my front-runner apartment actually has plots of garden space you can rent and plant yourself! I think this is similar to the UK allotment concept. That'll be cool if I can nab one of those. #Plants #Colorado #Spring #Allotment npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Great photo, and very immersive alt text! Thanks for sharing, Markus. :red_balloon_heart: npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: #SilentSunday https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/113/973/126/390/141/237/original/dc6aa042252283a7.jpg npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Yeah, I've had so many times that I entered a word correctly and didn't catch that the Apple autocorrect silently changed it. And unfortunately, some of these times were of people's names. Turning off autocorrect sounds like a great idea. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Well, that went better than I could have hoped for. I had "the talk" with my spouse, and told him I wanted a separation. We've talked for many hours, and now he's calling his friends & family to update them. A particularly exciting thing is that he "gets" me continuing to live with my girl cat Belle. Would have broken my heart to lose her. One exciting thing is that, assuming I land in Fort Collins, Colorado, as planned, I am going to give up owning a vehicle, and go back to using public transportation! I'll be glad to be greener and easier on the Earth. Excited to be in the transitional part leading to the next stage of my life! 👏 #CoupleSeparation npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Question on a meal I recently made. Please take a look at the pic for a type of dried pasta I got from Natural Grocers (don't recall the name of it). According to the package, it said to boil for 9-11 minutes. Since I'm in high elevation, I added about 5 minutes to the estimate and ended up going a total of 20 minutes because it didn't seem done until that point. I thought it was pretty tasty. But the person I made it for was unable to eat it because it was way too doughy. Did I mess up on the prep here? Or is this type of pasta supposed to be like how I made it, and it's just not to the other person's taste? Thanks! #Cooking #Pasta https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/113/905/090/761/974/974/original/4b9ee686a9fe6ab1.jpeg npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Wow, that looks good! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Oh my! I hope your trees and utility lines are safe in the snowfall, my friend. 🤗 npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: How lovely! It's lightly snowing here as well. Expecting a trace to an inch of new snow. And it's 20F cooler than normal today. How about you? npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I've found a very satisfying aspect of cooking is washing/drying the dishes, and particularly the last step of wiping down the sink of all traces of water. It appeals to my neatness sensibility. And it serves as a transitional element to say "ok, cooking is done, now go on with your day." Anyone relate? #Cooking npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Would you happen to be able to share the recipe? I don't usually do desserts anymore, but would gladly make an exception for this. :) npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Sounds very tasty, Priscilla! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Thank you for sharing these photos! Very impressive about the design load specification. Love the hydrangeas too, especially the multicolor one. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: That will surely open some doors in your flower experience. Would love to see a pic of the greenhouse after your husband has completed the benches. Oh, and those are some great light sources. No wonder you are growing cattleyas. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Incredible! Good luck with the divide and repot at the right time. Hope you have room for new pots. When I grew orchids, it was fascinating to try different mediums. Some would really thrive in a certain grade of bark, and others would thrive in lava rock. And don't forget mounting on a log and letting them thrill in the openness. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: This is a gorgeous Cattleya! Does it have pretty foliage and aerial roots? npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Thank you so much, Chris! Glad you are finding more resources now for your conditions. I can relate; I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia since 1994/95, and the body of knowledge, and related resources, has changed dramatically since original diagnosis. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I had a successful meeting with a psychiatrist this week. For those that don't know, I had the diagnoses of schizoaffective disorder (bipolar type) and previously bipolar 1 (including rapid cycling) for many decades, with clinical depression to start it all off. However over a year ago, I was sure these were the wrong diagnoses, and me being autistic was the root. However, turns out I now am diagnosed with bipolar 2, and have to go back on a psych med. But he did validate in saying he does see autism in my presentation, which gives credence to my late-age self-identification. Anyway, I don't know relevant YouTube creators, web sites, books, apps, that sort of thing for bipolar 2, and am eager for any pointers. Thanks! #Bipolar #Bipolar2 #ActuallyAutistic @npub10v4…s27h #Recommendations npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Three good things: -> It looks like I'll actually be able to help my parents with some stuff tomorrow, without having a fibromyalgia flare or ME/CFS crash to force a reschedule again. -> Have amazing Fedi and IRL friends that I am very grateful for every day, and hope I can be as good a friend as they have been for me. -> Had a yummy Daiya (vegan) cheezecake for the first time to celebrate my birthday yesterday. @npub14fw…lg25 @npub14y0…cq8l #3GoodThings #ThingsToBeHappyAbout npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I'm trying to reduce my footprint on Amazon. A major stickler is with books. Where I live just doesn't have many bookstores, and those that do really do not handle the topics I'm really interested in (mostly the vegan lifestyle and cooking, and a variety of health condition topics). Can anyone recommend websites with favorable USA shipping pricing that has a large selection of various topics? #DeAmazon #Bookstores npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: This could be an ode to being the techie in the family, or a viewpoint into warped expectations. Case in point: I texted my mom today that I couldn't have our weekly phone call, because my marriage has fallen apart and I need quiet space to figure out the next steps. Her response: But you have to come over Monday [my birthday]! We need our printer fixed!!! #TechieWoes #WarpedExpectations npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Very vibrant! I love broccoli slightly blackened in a wok, with some yummy nooch glistening on the florets. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Just sent a message to PPLD (Pikes Peak Library District, the Colorado Springs, CO, USA library system). I don't think my city's library would offer it; it's just too small. Hopefully PPLD will show some interest! Thanks for raising awareness of this app, Tats! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I'll definitely give it a good try! Thanks for checking on USA availability. 😀 npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I'll keep looking, and will ask the large library system the next time the next time I'm in town. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: This sounds really interesting! I just checked my two library systems I'm a member of, and neither have this service unfortunately. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Very gorgeous! Happy Sunday to you, my friend. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Good morning, SunnJax. What an amazing photo and view! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I made this tonight, and it was SO GOOD! Thanks for sharing this recipe. It's really nice that it takes less than a half hour, with most of that time boiling water. And it's cool that it's a one-pot meal; less cleaning up needed. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Are two of those pics holly? Very pretty! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: This sounds really good! My husband's heritage is Greek, and he uses lemons for nearly everything, which he said was related. Bet he'd like this. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Peace and joy to you as well. How wonderful you live in such a progressive area with such strong important values, my friend! Thank you for sharing their message to us. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: This is so adorable! Please tell me, did you make the scarf yourself? npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: And a Happy Solstice to you! And what a gorgeously-laid-out pic you shared! npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Would you believe that our daylilies are putting out new green shoots? A quarter of the plant has snow on it. But it was almost 70 degrees today and recent previous days, so no wonder the poor darlings are so confused.... #Gardening #Colorado npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Thank you, and you too buddy! What are you up to this weekend? Hopefully something enjoyable to you. npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: I was having what was proving to be a lovely weekly call with my MIL yesterday. But then, out of the blue, she said that, if I got back surgery, "we were done" and she'd cut me out of her life. Mind you: -> Surgery would be proceeding if medically advised by a renowned spine physician and was proved by several validating tests, which is currently in progress. -> And this could dramatically improve my quality of life and may reduce some pain. -> And...I should be better able to take care of her son when he completely loses his vision and needs even more assistance in daily living than he does now. What the??? Trying to wrap my head around this. Feels a bit like the time when my sister came to visit me freshly out of school to discover I was definitely gay. She told my folks this, and all three disowned me in separate letters. Took 11 years to reconnect. #Surgery #RelationshipOddities npub1ntsyxtt0yt3pk40mam4v9qplc96w2c723rnkgh5necu050t2f0ys2ethr7 Alex :agender_flag: Yeah, sure, ya betcha! New growth and new blooms...on our climbing rose...in autumn (nearly winter)...in November...less than a week before USA Thanksgiving! 👀 #BloomScrolling #Rose #Colorado https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/113/533/715/797/507/603/original/ef23072ad6b7e0be.jpeg https://a.mindlycdn.com/media_attachments/files/113/533/716/725/360/084/original/16aa75a05af56950.jpeg