I don’t know if others are experiencing a similar situation. My all feed is very sparse with engagement. If I sort top six hours or by top 12 most posts have between 5-10 comments. I feel like there was more in the past? Is engagement dropping off? I’m on lemmy.world as my instance.
I am currently on holidays in spain and there were a lot of parakeets around, also tons of collared doves who i’d guess outnumber the feral pidgeons there. Pretty cool...
Cats and model trains is my new favourite genre. (The relatively giant kitties is hilarious and cute.) Also, this model set look super realistic in this video
Thank for sharing, Lady Scarecrow. I like your poem a lot. It makes me reflect on society.
The gender roles (or rules) in our society are absurd. You go into a store: accessories socially approved for males are on one side, accessories socially approved for females are on the other side.
What year is it? Are we incapable of nuance?
As I see it, the enforcement of gender roles/rules is just another means of social control, like racial terminology (‘Caucasian’, ‘African-American’), like caste systems, like transfer of intergenerational wealth.
As a gender-expansive person, I find it very oppressive. When I walk the streets, I get the sense that even many cishets aren’t served well by it.
Who’s more obsessed with gender, people who don’t identify with their assigned gender at birth or people who require everyone to identify with their assigned gender at birth?
I’m male. I’d love to walk around with painted fingernails. But some people would be more comfortable with me walking around with a gun.
I’m still figuring things out. Presently my strategies to live in this unhealthy world are non-disclosure and, per Voltaire’s wisdom, cultivating my own garden
The 6.8% increase between 2022 and 2023 was the steepest since 2009, pushing spending to the highest recorded by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) in its 60-year history...
I love the photo! I’m guessing that’s mum or dad’s backside at the far left, leading the convoy. I read recently that Konrad Lorenz’s work on imprinting in ducks was incorporated into theories of human attachment
Thanks for sharing! I find these photos super interesting. (I’m really interested in early life development.) Different cups of tea for different Lemmys, I suppose :)
A North Texas man has filed a class action lawsuit against Cinemark, claiming the movie theater chain is lying to customers about the size of its drinks....
Shrinkflation noobs. Never specify the size of a (pseudo-)prepared product. It’s better to use abstract terms like large, extra large, and jumbo that can be shrunk down in size without increasing legal liability down whenever you wish to juice your profits a bit (/s)
Today I was scrolling social media and saw a trans gal who used to weigh 280 but now weighs 175 it reminds me that I’m 200 and raising (I don’t have a scale currently) my HRT hasn’t been working properly so I know that fat is going to masculine areas. Every time I inject I’m reminded what I’m doing is useless and my...
I’m sorry if this is not the comment you were looking for, but I think I hear where you’re coming from and I empathize a lot with you and your current situation. It sounds like you’re in an overwhelming amount of pain right now. It sounds like you’re having issues with HRT working properly, finances, loneliness, and depression. Social media can be a nice distraction, but it can also magnify our pain and distract us from trying to tackle it. You’re feeling hopeless right now, and that’s completely valid and understandable given your situation. But try not to interpret it as evidence that things are permanently broken and not worthwhile. It’s evidence that you’re in a really tough place and could really use some compassion right now. Hearing you say that you started HRT 2 years ago suggests to me that there is something you really want and that you’re motivated to pursue it. Maybe there’s something to be gained in trying to accept that things haven’t gone perfectly over the last 2 years, asking yourself what you need, and trying some new things. Some more medical insight to optimize your HRT and some community sound like they’d be helpful. Returning to your hometown doesn’t sound like it excites you, but maybe your familiarity there can work to your advantage. I like the saying “it’s always darkest just before the dawn.” I hope things start to get better for you and soon. If you’re overwhelmed, setting small goals or a “one day at a time” approach can be a good strategy. Virtual hug <3
Every month, many millions of Americans visit pirate streaming site FMovies to bypass paid subscription services and watch movies and TV series for free. The platform is a thorn in the side of the movie industry and a prime exhibit in the quest for local site-blocking measures. According to SimilarWeb’s Top 10 chart of U.S....
If you’re getting a new litter box and have access to a Cricut - then you, too can have a ribbon-cutting ceremony for your brand new Performing Arts Center
I’m not an expert, but I’ve often wondered why cats like treats so much, and I did a little searching. I think the main reason is an ingredient called animal digest, which would be represented in the ingredients list under natural flavours.
I believe animal digest is to meat what simple sugar is to complex carbohydrates. Humans really like sweet things, probably because evolutionarily it helped us eat fruits and vegetables, which are rich in vitamins and nutrients. Present day, food manufacturers can exploit this through things like corn syrup. Cats can’t taste sweet, as far as I know. But like humans like sweet things, cats are really into the umami flavour. It sounds like animal digest is very high in umami flavour and scent, which for evolutionary reasons (finding energy dense foods) is really attractive to them.
Only about 2/3rds of cats are affected by catnip, whereas I think all cats like treats. Catnip affects cats by entering their nasal tissue. Cats are hyper when first affected by catnip, and then they’re low-energy - none of this behavioural pattern occurs with treats. Cats also respond much more enthusiastically to treats than they do catnip. Also, cats do get tired of catnip but the same doesn’t apply to treats. I’m not sure catnip could be included under “natural flavour” on a pet food product
I’m really sorry you were put through that. In my experience hospitals are very power hierarchy-centric workplaces and physicians and administrators are very cishet and very privileged, leaving ample room for discrimination. This is probably a pretty stark contrast to the values that led you to pursue nursing.
You were unjustly discriminated against, but you have a good degree. My encouragement would be to try to lick your wounds and find another nursing job. I’ve heard nurses say that primary care settings are better jobs than hospitals, and public health nursing sounds neat too. If you can get a role in a service dedicated to caring for transpeople, might that be the dream, dream job?
Hi, I have noticed for three days now not being able to post comments from my Lemmy.world account while connected via Tor (I was left waiting for a spinning wheel )! I thought at first It might be a problem with LW servers but after three days, I concluded they are banning Tor and VPN users from posting, I Have found a user post...
i wouldn’t normally be concerned since any company releasing a VR product with this price tag is obviously going to fail… but it’s apple and somehow through exquisite branding and sleek design they have managed to create something that resonated with “tech reviewers” and rich folk who can afford it....
You may be right, but things have changed a lot in 3.5 months, and I hope there's more change to come. The West was blindly supportive of Israel in October (and blindly intolerant of anyone who criticized Israel). Biden's tone with Netanyahu has changed. I don't know what's to come, but I'm hoping for some justice. Let's get it started in the International Court of Justice!
I buy from online stores (eg, clothing, jewelry, beauty) who don’t use amazon, and fortunately I’ve never seen evidence of amazon involved in those purchases. I admire your efforts to find alternatives from that awful company
Has community engagement dropped off suddenly?
I don’t know if others are experiencing a similar situation. My all feed is very sparse with engagement. If I sort top six hours or by top 12 most posts have between 5-10 comments. I feel like there was more in the past? Is engagement dropping off? I’m on lemmy.world as my instance.
Street Gangs of Malaga ( i.imgur.com )
I am currently on holidays in spain and there were a lot of parakeets around, also tons of collared doves who i’d guess outnumber the feral pidgeons there. Pretty cool...
Miniature train with cat in the background who has had enough
From mstdn.social/@stux/112325899992663038...
A poem about gender roles I wrote as an egg.
Like a girl...
Global defence budget jumps to record high of $2440bn ( www.theguardian.com )
The 6.8% increase between 2022 and 2023 was the steepest since 2009, pushing spending to the highest recorded by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) in its 60-year history...
An exercise in depth of field? ( lemmy.world )
Or “In lieu of an interesting bird photo, a cute one”...
North Texas man sues Cinemark claiming 24-ounce beer cups can't hold 24 ounces ( www.fox4news.com )
A North Texas man has filed a class action lawsuit against Cinemark, claiming the movie theater chain is lying to customers about the size of its drinks....
I hate myself and I'll never have anything
Today I was scrolling social media and saw a trans gal who used to weigh 280 but now weighs 175 it reminds me that I’m 200 and raising (I don’t have a scale currently) my HRT hasn’t been working properly so I know that fat is going to masculine areas. Every time I inject I’m reminded what I’m doing is useless and my...
Pirate Site FMovies Rivals Major Streaming Platforms in U.S. Web Traffic ( torrentfreak.com )
Every month, many millions of Americans visit pirate streaming site FMovies to bypass paid subscription services and watch movies and TV series for free. The platform is a thorn in the side of the movie industry and a prime exhibit in the quest for local site-blocking measures. According to SimilarWeb’s Top 10 chart of U.S....
New meme template ( lemmy.world )
Hamas rejects Israel's ceasefire response, sticks to main demands ( www.reuters.com )
I believe in another Israel – one not defined by Benjamin Netanyahu and his cronies ( www.theguardian.com )
The Israel that I meet every day is made up of people who want to forge a path towards peace and security for all...
The truth about organic milk: cows are suffering on even the most “humane” dairy farms ( www.theatlantic.com )
A Robin making an April Fool of itself ( lemmy.world )
Contact sheet form as it strikes me as a little more bandwidth friendly....
Had this little charming girl for 5+months now, she's so adoreable! ( slrpnk.net )
https://slrpnk.net/pictrs/image/89408e02-5ebc-476a-b84a-2366a93c74f2.webp
[OC] A hummingbird stopped by while I was shooting a sparrow ( lemmy.ca )
A very cool moment. I don’t know much about hummingbirds, but my best guess is Anna’s? Near Vancouver, BC.
Song Thrush ( lemmy.world )
Song Thrush, clearly wanting it’s photo taken :)...
The Fabulous Staredycat Sisters: Emily ( lemmy.world )
Neighbour is cleaning their windows and someone is spooked by it. ( lemmy.world )
snacks?! ( lemmy.world )
New litterbox day ( lemmy.today )
If you’re getting a new litter box and have access to a Cricut - then you, too can have a ribbon-cutting ceremony for your brand new Performing Arts Center
A Woodland Nymph ( lemmy.world )
European Greenfinch (Chloris Chloris)...
train hazard ( app.wafrn.net )
source...
What is in those Delectable treats that is so addicting? ( lemmy.world )
Meet Seamus....
Awoken ( lemmy.world )
Trumpeter swans ( lemmy.world )
Made a new friend while on a walk
https://lemmy.ca/pictrs/image/3648201c-9697-4b9a-9c1f-10d585b97cdd.jpeghttps://lemmy.ca/pictrs/image/fe1ce694-693b-48ac-9b2f-cf6a3b7e0a15.jpeghttps://lemmy.ca/pictrs/image/3b87567a-5c7d-43c2-a513-055d83d24dfa.jpeg...
Italy’s ‘Piracy Shield’ Creating Real Problems As VPNs Start Turning Away Italian Users
it is so dystopian…
Fired from my dream job
Moved up to the “Big City” in October. Today I was fired by a woman with a smile on her face....
VPN and Tor use on the lemmy verse, is it banned ?
Hi, I have noticed for three days now not being able to post comments from my Lemmy.world account while connected via Tor (I was left waiting for a spinning wheel )! I thought at first It might be a problem with LW servers but after three days, I concluded they are banning Tor and VPN users from posting, I Have found a user post...
Is anyone else worried about the apple vision pro?
i wouldn’t normally be concerned since any company releasing a VR product with this price tag is obviously going to fail… but it’s apple and somehow through exquisite branding and sleek design they have managed to create something that resonated with “tech reviewers” and rich folk who can afford it....
Honestly this joke wasn't worth the effort it took to make this ( lemm.ee )
[MyGumsAreBleeding] They want their trauma back ( lemmy.world )
Source: My Gums Are Bleeding...
Father of American teen killed in West Bank by Israeli fire rails against US support for Israel ( apnews.com )
The father of an American teen killed by Israeli fire in the occupied West Bank has railed against Washington’s military support for Israel.
Kaia blocking my exit. ( lemmy.world )
And playing with leaves.
How do I avoid Amazon when orders from other sites get fulfilled by Amazon?
No one is on Lemmy because they like shitty corps so I need your help...
FTC bans X-Mode from selling phone location data, and orders firm to delete collected data ( techcrunch.com )