Barb π΅πΊπ¦π
@figment2.bsky.social
Retired from Higher Ed after 40+ yrs on college campuses. Lived in RV from 2006 until 2015 full time, then 1/2 yr until 2021 until home in Mesa AZ
created January 1, 2024
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Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social)
This was rejected by @washingtonpost.com "What in anyone's name is The Washington Post doing. There is ABSOLUTELY NO JUSTIFICATION for tariffs. They hurt ordinary people and hurt the country. Drumpf is a sick individual who has no idea what he is doing and those who support him are also SICK! "
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social)
Daily Wordle! AUG. 31st 2025 π’π‘π‘βͺβͺ π’βͺβͺπ’βͺ π’βͺπ‘π’βͺ π’π’π’π’π’ Steady 4 to end the month
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
When one undergoes irradiation on the scalp (skin cancer) or the brain, then a larger hat that won't actually touch the scalp is necessary to protect the injured tissues.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Every family who has gone through the downward spiral of dementia with a family member knows it is going to get much, much worse from now on.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
I have seen similar head protection on someone getting radiation treatments to the scalp for skin cancer, as well as more extensive radiation for brain tumors. Hubby's was for skin cancer. Idea is to completely protect irradiated areas which will burn and can become infected.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Racism and misogyny, the beating heart of hatred in The USA
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social)
Daily Wordle! AUG. 30th 2025 π‘βͺβͺπ‘βͺ βͺπ’βͺβͺπ’ βͺπ’π’π’π’ π’π’π’π’π’ Still had other starting letters
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Why do you give them space rent free in your brain? Mute them and move on. These ppl always have excuses for why they wonβt vote - you give the time to spout their rhetoric for doing nothing.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Do you mind giving the rest of us examples of what you mean by "leftists" and "hate expertise"? I believe your definition may be different than what others think the definition of the terms are.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
The day an attorney walked into our collection area with a medical envelope from 1938 containing cyanide tablets for rodent infestation I almost fell of my stool! Grandpa had died and in cleaning out they found that. Had to get a special truck to haul it away.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Y since when are Nevada and New Mexico governors agreeing to this?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
If youβre drain is so clogged you need lye, what you really need is a plumber. I ran household hazardous waste daysand way too many ppl had materials then didnβt know how to handle and that stuff needed to be kept out of household waste stream. And yes, I am a chemist/chem engineer
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Examples of the left hating expertise? @mcuban.bsky.social
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Beyond Dangerous!
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
I like Bryce much better.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social)
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Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
What happened when mom showed up?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
I could reply directly, only quote you, to reply.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
No
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social)
We could engage in a discussion but you have erected barriers.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Did he say he was drinking the KoolAid?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
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Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Are you prevented by someone from following or replying to someone? What exactly is the issue?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social)
Daily Wordle! AUG. 29th 2025 βͺβͺβͺπ‘π’ βͺπ‘βͺβͺπ’ π’π’π’π’π’ Merci
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social)
Obviously @azcentral.com never read up on Social Security as it was NEVER, EVER, meant to be one's sole source of income in retirement. Isn't anyone competent at your paper anymore? www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Because majority of voters elected a bunch of spineless sycophants called Republicans who have tied Congress into knots so the #RichWhiteMaleDictatorship can be established.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
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Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Local support group for micro/ nano penises
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Nano penis.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
So many fellows with apparent shortcomings of the appendage between their legs.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
She always has been. And in other news the sun rose in the east.
sarahcconner.bsky.social (@sarahcconner.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
The MSM is owned by billionaires who financially benefit from his policies.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
You have problems, that are unique to you. Good bye
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Why haven't you established and developed workplace adjustments for yourself. That's what ADA is all about. You have a RARE condition, the exact triggers may never be known. So you can not transfer your reactions to any other person, let alone groups of people.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Do you understand that your body makes mRNA every day? And yet you aren't going into a cytokine cascade because of that fact. Could it possibly have been the carried used? Not to mention the extraordinary stress that we were all under that trigger your mast cell reaction?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
If you are as fragile as you claim to be, I'm sure you have already gotten the necessary adjustments under the ADA to allow you to continue to work. Just like those allergic to eggs can not take vaccines grown in egg culture and receive wavers.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
If your disease is not known and you have not sought appropriate medical advice, then that is upon you. The possibility of allergic reaction with any medication is always understood and why they asked people to wait at least 15 minutes before leaving to see if they had a reaction to the carrier.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Good grief, do you not know ANYTHING about basic DNA/RNA processes. You make it all the time if you are alive - - how else would information get from your DNA to the cell to make the exact protein needed. You have a rare genetic chronic condition that can lead to cytokyine cascade.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe you should realize that you are pontificating about things beyond your scope of knowledge, or do you have a PhD in virology and completed extensive post-doctoral work? BTW, did you have other vaccines while growing up?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
The majority of people in the USA are scientifically illiterate and proud of that fact!
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Then you have found out that you must be extra careful with any new vaccine or medication. And none of the things you listed are associated with overwhelming adverse reactions to this or any other vaccine. Don't expand your problems to cover everyone else what you deem to be your "sphere".
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
And remember that NOTHING in science is ever 100%. People react to different things all the time. Quite thinking it is all about you.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Who cares?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social)
Daily Wordle! AUG. 27th 2025 π‘βͺβͺπ’βͺ π‘βͺβͺβͺπ’ π’π’π’π’π’ Under our saddle?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social)
So @washingtonpost.com has sunk to the level of New York Times - asking of the wrong knee was used to propose? The USA is now in the 7th ring of Hell and that's what is important - is Bezo angling for an invite for the wedding? Children dying in the pews at Mass this morning FFS!
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
So what specifically do you want theM to do? They canβt block legislation, so what do you think they can do? The majority of voters wanted this π©show!
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
As if any candidate will have the same bingo card as you do! When will these pp, grow up?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Was on a jury, very small town, everyone agreed he deserved compensation. I asked them what they thought THEY would deserve. Lawyer almost fell out of his chair when verdict read - 3 times what was asked for. Clincher was ppl wouldnβt take him to hospital for injuries their dog inflicted!
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Obviously you never learned that you were staff.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Because, unlike dogs who have owners, cats have staff. If staff places things on a surface that the supervisor doesn't like, they are told about it immediately. Cats want all surfaces cleared so they can stretch out and observe something from that vantage point.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Infusions of some type that can leak because veins are weak.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social)
Why @washingtonpost.com , @nbcnews.com, @msnbc.com canβt any reporter ask βSo we get prescriptions for free.β
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
So we are getting rebates! About time!
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Free prescriptions. Big Pharma is going to love that!
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Damn, drugs for FREE!
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
No, thatβs from infusion of some kind.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Sooner that later everything starts falling apart. Especially after 75!
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Hubby has congestive heart failure but heβs lost so much weight, because of chronic kidney disease, diabetes, gout, heart disease and now colon cancer that it is his breathing, plus the overall fatigue that is another hallmark of heart failure.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
IV infiltrating surrounding tissue. Had that happen during my chemo.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
That looks like IV infiltration, heβs being treated for something.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Hope so!
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Donβt bet on it.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Donβt do that. Youβll end up dead.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Exactly what can they do? It is up to the governors now.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Why were you surprised the cost went up. Everyone knew they would!
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social)
Daily Wordle! AUG. 25th 2025 βͺβͺβͺπ‘π‘ π‘π‘βͺβͺβͺ π‘π’βͺπ‘π‘ βͺπ’π’π’βͺ βͺπ’π’π’π’ π’π’π’π’π’ Brain was on nap time
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
It will be because they are racist, misogynistic, homophobic, xenophobic, haters of all kinds and hope others hurt more than them.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
When temperatures cool enough so I can bake again, I bake all our bread, rolls, cakes, pies, etc. I get flour at Costco, I looked on Fryβs (local Kroger store) and couldnβt find any normal size loaf of bread above $4 and an Artisanal Sourdough in the bakery section at about $6.50.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes. Were you born yesterday and believe Drumpfβs lies about inflation?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Iβm obviously you werenβt around in 1980 when inflation was15+%
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Ground Turkey is all weβve purchased since 1972!
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Wait, you are showing evidence sheβs blowing smoke out her β¦β¦.π€£
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Notice she doesnβt say where she is shopping and what she actually purchased.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
No kidding.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Asking them if they have a secure supply of food is how you talk one on one. Are you saying that a policy of ending food insecurity is a goal while taking to small groups about the difficulties they are having getting food is beyond your grasp?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
He never read his history. Eisenhower demanded UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER of German Troops. Truman told Japanese Emperor UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER or more bombing.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social)
Daily Wordle! AUG. 24th 2025 βͺβͺπ‘βͺβͺ π’βͺπ‘βͺπ‘ βͺπ’βͺπ’π’ βͺπ’π’π’π’ π’π’π’π’π’ Should have had it in 4.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Hunger, yes. But not poor. Lots of ppl say they are poor, but a lot of them also have food to eat. Food insecurity means just what it say - ppl do not have a secure source of food.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
βIf you can convince the lowest white man heβs better than the best colored man, he wonβt otice youβre picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and heβll empty his pockets for you.β LBJ
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
But do you believe all βpoorβ people are lacking food? What is your definition of βpoorβ?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Not astounding because these are ppl who donβt really care about anything but themselves.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
You are assuming we all agree on the definition of poor. Being poor in a major metro area is different than being poor in rural agricultural areas.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
A person can be βpoorβ and have enough to eat. Food insecurity or hungry says someone can not count on getting enough calories/nutrients each day.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Staying ppl are food insecure identifies the problem. You can be βpoorβ and still have food to eat every day. That your lack of understanding of the difference shows just how far education has cratered in this country.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
No, climate change says what is happening, global warming seems to indicate it was be warmer every day. Not true, as it can actually get colder in some areas during winter do to increase in storm intensity.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Poor means you donβt have a lot of money. Food insecurity means you have no consistent ability to get food. Those are 2 different things. Do you not understand the difference?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
It is possible to be poor, but still have enough to eat. Food insecurity is about not being sure there will be any food available for you. Could it be that ppl are so illiterate that they no longer have the ability to communicate at an adult level?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
We were unhoused for 9 yrs, but not homeless. Out home was a 38β diesel pusher pulling a car.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Never, ever, underestimate just how scientifically illiterate the US population has become.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Most book banners canβt read anything beyond a third grade level.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
What do you think they could do to stop it? The courts are letting him do anything he wants, Dems donβt have votes to stop it.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
Whose name is on those shares as owner?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
And does it so well!π
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
It wasnβt 90 yr olds now, leading the march, we are not 82 and younger. War babies were born after Pearl Harbor and while few in number, we started the βfireβ opening the doors for boomers behind us.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
As someone alive then I find it remarkable that no one mentions Jackson State shootings in May of 1970, just Kent State.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
No you are busy making excuses for ppl to lazy to vote because theyβd get everything they want and thus we get a #RichWhiteMaleDictatorship. Bye Felicia
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
You are the threatening not to vote for Democrats, thus I assume you won vote and will let #RichWhiteMaleDictatorship continue.
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
And thus you donβt vote and allow a #RichWhiteMaleDictatorship? Really are you that small that you canβt see the big picture?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
What specifically were you looking for that camp used you to not vote? And was it worth having a #RichWhiteMaleDictatorship ?
Barb π΅πΊπ¦π (@figment2.bsky.social) reply parent
And how is that going? Iβve been voting for 59 yrs, every election. Have never voted for a Republican which means a lot of my candidates list, but wasnβt ashamed of them. You will never have a candidate that meets 100% of your requirements. But small changes lead to more changes.