just bird things
Our local corvids are pleased by our latest tribute of mixed nuts and seeds. I’ve also refilled our hummingbird feeder before it got too low, and also spied one of our woodpeckers picking through the underbrush this weekend.
Bird traffic here is definitely lower now that we’ve gone from Spring to Summer, but the locals seem quite happy.
US Politics: Nancy Pelosi
@mawr Same. I expected she’d have a spine, but she’s letting herself get rolled to keep that sweet, sweet donor money flowing. And she knows exactly what she’s doing.
@Balinares No prob!
Please Boost: Help a high school teacher make an inclusive sex ed!
My sister @missbird is teaching sex ed to high school students this summer and could use your help!
She's trying to make sure to include important aspects of sexuality and gender, such as orientation and gender identity (which are currently lacking from the curriculum).
She's put together a short survey here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-WJrTVe2l15VyVtngJFgfdGeYrYnr4Ba8KhFI5EDjhbaSzw/viewform
Please take a minute to respond, and boost this toot so others can, too!
@Balinares Tiny Echo was short, obscure, inexpensive, and lovely: https://store.steampowered.com/app/629770/Tiny_Echo/
Also, Wandersong, which made the rounds on Fedi before: https://store.steampowered.com/app/530320/Wandersong/
Every once in a while you see an article or something floating around that talks about people using public phone charging stations to steal data, and warning that if you're going to use them to use a special charging-only cable. Obviously, those are kind of a specialty item that you'd have to buy from online or whatever. Sometimes they're selling you a specific one. But all they are is a USB cable with the two power lines, but no data lines.
So here's how to make one!
@JulieSqveakaroo Happy birthday!
re: how can we help?
This is a great question and I'm searching for better answers than this: https://www.informedimmigrant.com/guides/help-people-detention-facing-deportation/
I think at this point it's safe to say hiding migrant families from ICE is absolutely a worthwhile endeavor for those willing and able to face the potential legal consequences.
resources link, ICE raids
Re, LB: https://www.nilc.org/get-involved/community-education-resources/know-your-rights/ is a good resource to read if you expect to be confronted by ICE for any reason.
capitalist hellscape, some help requested
I'm poor and also my roommate's only ride during the day (we both are self employed) so it's a real blow to have my engine completely fucked by hyrdolocking. Mechanic asking just under 3k to fix it.
ko-fi.com/draekos donations welcome
Will be taking commissions and such on stream, but every little bit helps <3
@mawr Srsly
re: Loss (Mac)
@zetasyanthis *offers hugs*
@theoutrider Stealing “colupis” to describe the two wolves meme.
Trans PoC asking for help, Boosts OK
Hey, so I figured out that I don't need to feel bad about using the internet for its intended purpose: the sharing of information.
So, here's my asks to Trans PoC Masto:
1: How much did it cost you for facial hair removal, and what sort of procedure worked for you? Laser, electro, chemical, or do you just shave constantly?
2: What're your wig recommendations? This is new territory for me and I need more intel.
3: Does anyone have a good resource on reversing or treating going bald? Wigs are a pain in the ass, and not the most comfortable yet for me.
4. Can you share some starter makeup tutorials?
Dragon. Agender, otherkin, occasional artist and writer, infosec engineer, in about that order. Avatar by Xeirla. Singular they/them preferred.
Also on @Goldkin (meow.social) for follow requests that don't work here.