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Knitter, Mother, Pet Parent, Lupus Fighter, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia. Canadian πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Yes, I read 10 weeks. I will only know it works if I don't continue to have attacks I guess. I won't be having frequent CTs and it doesn't sound like they will do regular labs either although I might discuss this with my GP.

10.03.2026 04:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If it isnt #lupus, rheumatoid #arthritis, osteoarthritis and #fibromyalgia making my life a living hell & trying to kill me, it is something else. Sad I dont have a support system. Anyways, Nigella Satvia has some possitive, scientific findings for battling #kidneystones so Im going to at least try

08.03.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

So I went to Natures Fare and bought some Chanca Piedra and some Black Seed Oil caps also known as Nigella Satvia to see if I cannot get the upper ground on these fucking kidney stones that are doing their damnest to destroy my kidneys. My body hates me. It is at constant war with my heart & soul!

08.03.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The sky looks ominous. Are we about to be hit by a storm? #Kamloops

08.03.2026 01:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Humanity heating planet faster than ever before, study finds Researchers identify sharp rise to about 0.35C every decade, after excluding natural fluctuations such as El NiΓ±o

It doesn’t matter whether the rate of global warming is increasing. It’ll never cease to amaze me that people don’t care that it’s happening at all. It should be the most alarming thing ever.

07.03.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 4264 πŸ” 1649 πŸ’¬ 67 πŸ“Œ 121

An hour and 45 minutes I can never get back. Oh that was baaaaaad! Just watched Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. I should have read reviews first. Is there anything at all worth watching on any of the streaming services these days??

06.03.2026 19:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They went last year but they didnt do as much as they would have liked. They did Vancouver Aquarium and Gastown but not much else besides Metro Town. They would like to do Lynn Canyon this time around as long as the weather cooperates.

06.03.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's that time of year again to start thinking about Staycations. Get your "tourist" thinking caps on. What places would be must see/do list in #Vancouver and surrounding areas NOT including any of the Islands? My son & his friends plan on heading down in April. I told them plan for lots of rain.

06.03.2026 19:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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06.03.2026 02:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Haven't made potpourri in ages. I used to simmer orange peel, cinnamon and cloves on the warming burner during Christmas.

05.03.2026 04:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Made bread cause I needed come comfort food. Nothing like fresh rolls with butter!

04.03.2026 21:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I have also thought of trying working with pastels and maybe water colours. We are never to old to try a new hobby right?? Except sky diving, lol. Couldnt pay me to do that. Seriously though, where is my community when I need it? Share your new adventures in arts and crafts!!

04.03.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

outside on my back deck relaxing and too do my best not to dwell too much on the shit happening around us. It really isnt good for my mental or physical health. What do my fellow #crafters like to do to reboot and reset? Maybe I should try a new #hobby? Painting?, other #fibercrafts?

04.03.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Im also considering making toys again. Ive made "regular" sized dolls, pocket dolls, cat toys, water bottle holders. It a deep funk Im in I think. Struggling with health issues every direction I turn has really worn me out these last few years. With warmer weather coming Id like to spend more time

04.03.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I need to stop Doom Scrolling. Im trying to decide on what will be my next #LoomKnitting project but Im stumped for ideas. Im getting tired of socks, booties, slippers, gloves and hats. I am debating if I should start yet another 10 Stitch blanket. However, they take a crazy number of skeins.

04.03.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Lots of positive feedback from what I've been reading. Apparently even studies say it works. In my case Im researching ways to reduce, dissolve and/or eliminate kidney stones.

04.03.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@summeroakes.bsky.social Do you know much about Nigella Satvia ?

04.03.2026 05:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
CNN: More than 1,000 civilians killed in Iran since war began, rights group reports
By Helen Regan
More than 1,000 people, including children, have been killed in Iran since the war began on Saturday, according to US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).
The rights group said as of Tuesday afternoon ET, at least 1,097 civilians had been killed, including 181 children.
More than 5,400 civilians, including 100 children, have been injured, HRANA reported.
The group said its report is preliminary and is veritying hundreds more reported deaths.

CNN: More than 1,000 civilians killed in Iran since war began, rights group reports By Helen Regan More than 1,000 people, including children, have been killed in Iran since the war began on Saturday, according to US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). The rights group said as of Tuesday afternoon ET, at least 1,097 civilians had been killed, including 181 children. More than 5,400 civilians, including 100 children, have been injured, HRANA reported. The group said its report is preliminary and is veritying hundreds more reported deaths.

At least 1,097 civilians had been killed in Iran so far, including 181 children.

04.03.2026 05:12 πŸ‘ 4505 πŸ” 2471 πŸ’¬ 201 πŸ“Œ 206
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Artist: @dccartoonist.bsky.social

03.03.2026 04:19 πŸ‘ 6310 πŸ” 1811 πŸ’¬ 115 πŸ“Œ 66
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Hey.CafΓ© A new social network designed to be fast, contains no ads, and respects your privacy. Share in a safe online community and make new friends.

Hey I am now on a new social network that is privacy focused, ad free, and a safe space to share. hey.cafe/r/justexisti...

03.03.2026 03:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Adopting permanent daylight saving time β€˜Spring forward’ on March 8 will be the last time change, ending twice-yearly clock changes

news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202....

02.03.2026 21:54 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
β€œMost people live in fear of some terrible event changing their lives. For the chronically ill, this terrible event has already happened, and we have been let in on an amazing secret: You fight and you survive. There is no other way. You adapt, and your life changes, but in the end you go on with whatever compromises you have been forced to make, whatever losses you have been forced to endure. You learn to balance your fears with the simple truth that you must go on living."

β€œMost people live in fear of some terrible event changing their lives. For the chronically ill, this terrible event has already happened, and we have been let in on an amazing secret: You fight and you survive. There is no other way. You adapt, and your life changes, but in the end you go on with whatever compromises you have been forced to make, whatever losses you have been forced to endure. You learn to balance your fears with the simple truth that you must go on living."

02.03.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 98 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 5

I appreciate this description. It us a better description of that "fog" we very often deal with on a daily basis. I see the words, I know the steps but everything just slows dawn making it difficult to articulate what you need, trying to say or do. Frustrating!

02.03.2026 18:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone notice if the river is low enough to trek over to Rabbit Island? Im holding off a bit til the weather is a bit more fair but with the trend in weather we've had it won't be long. #Kamloops

02.03.2026 06:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bored so I #LoomKnitted baby booties. #LoomKnitting #LoomKnit

02.03.2026 01:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎯🎯

01.03.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 8415 πŸ” 2493 πŸ’¬ 179 πŸ“Œ 99
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01.03.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just existing is exhausting. Ive struggled for many years feeling unsupported & misunderstood by friends. It's the dismissive attitudes from others that hurts the most. I have nothing in life to look forward too but progressive pain & suffering from a disease that will kill me. How soon? Who knows?!

01.03.2026 07:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
@adamfare1996 - no it's not ok to try and force or coerce a disabled person into doing something to "get you out of your comfort zone"  

it's not just a 'comfort zone' to us...it might literally be the only way we can try to balance the knife edge that is symptom management

@adamfare1996 - no it's not ok to try and force or coerce a disabled person into doing something to "get you out of your comfort zone" it's not just a 'comfort zone' to us...it might literally be the only way we can try to balance the knife edge that is symptom management

This is true for disabled and chronically ill people

28.02.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 188 πŸ” 60 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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BREAKING: Adolescent teenage boys have taken over the Pentagon.

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