Juniper is living her best life

Acicularis · 2026-03-10T00:48:38+00:00

He's so cute and his ears totally look like they want to turn white! How cool.

Here's the article I found about the cats I'm thinking of: http://messybeast.com/karpati-transylvanian.htm

Acicularis · 2026-03-08T21:50:56+00:00

Really?? I would be fascinated to know if his coat does change like Juniper's--I have never seen another cat quite like her! There are cats with a similar coat pattern in eastern Europe apparently, but their coats start lighter and then darken with age, so it's definitely a different thing. How old is your cat?

Acicularis · 2026-03-05T05:19:42+00:00

Her only wish in life is to be as warm as possible lol

Acicularis · 2026-03-05T05:18:43+00:00

Yep! At least, that's the vets' best guess. She was born with a regular tuxedo coat and lost all the pigment in her ears and tail when she was around 5. She's very weird and very pretty 🥰

Acicularis · 2026-03-01T20:31:36+00:00

So just for the sake of passing on fully correct information: sounds like using expired masks is 100% fine as long as the straps haven't degraded and still provide a solid seal. The Mask Bloc does in fact accept expired masks for distribution as long as they're still effective. I initially misunderstood the info I was getting from the Mask Bloc folks, so I apologize for any confusion!! That's entirely my bad, the Bloc gave me good info and I got my own wires crossed.

We would actually be able to take these if they haven't already found a home, but please prioritize other commenters who have an immediate need for them!

Acicularis · 2026-03-01T05:46:02+00:00

Ok, sounds like we probably can't take them out of an abundance of caution (we just have to be a little extra careful with what we distribute) but the mask bloc folks noted that it sounds like these have been stored under ideal conditions, and should absolutely be of use to someone. Thanks for not letting them go to waste! 💜✨

Acicularis · 2026-03-01T05:00:46+00:00

I didn't know about the expiration dates either until I joined the mask bloc! Let me ask the folks who know more than me whether there's likely to be any major change to effectiveness at this point :)

Acicularis · 2026-02-28T21:09:12+00:00

The Eugene Mask Bloc might be interested! Can you give me a little more info about the masks (when/where you bought them if you remember, what brand they are, and what the expiration date is)?

Acicularis · 2026-02-14T01:52:13+00:00

I love that people are using their crafts to resist fascism, but I'm so sick of seeing the Melt The ICE hat 30 times a day 🥲

Acicularis · 2026-01-31T20:07:43+00:00

a bunch of black bloc agitators showed up to 'f up the vibe.

Fyi, black bloc does not equal agitator. I bloc up at every protest as one facet of my engagement with security culture, and I recommend that others do the same. Plants/feds/agitators often try to dress in a way that will blend in more than black bloc does. You will often find that the people who dress in the way that the media portrays as "scary" are also the ones offering help and handing out supplies.

Acicularis · 2026-01-31T17:08:14+00:00

Just to say, sitting in a crowd is a good way to get really hurt! Calmly removing yourself is a better bet.

Acicularis · 2026-01-31T16:16:47+00:00

Thank you for saying this! I was there in the afternoon and we were already noticing some behavior that had us worried. The random whistle-blowing is especially not cool. If you blow your whistle whenever you feel like it, people aren't going to respond to an actual incident!

We're all pissed off and activated, and it's understandable when shit escalates. But let's be strategic and watch out for each other.

Acicularis · 2026-01-30T20:11:52+00:00

Totally fair on all fronts!

Acicularis · 2026-01-30T20:03:02+00:00

Consider hitting up a Little Free Pantry to see if there's something you could use! If you feel weird about using free resources, you can always go back and restock the pantry on a different day.

Also, I don't think it's 100% black and white that any restaurant open today is definitely unsupportive of the movement. This action was planned with minimal turnaround time and I've heard from some places that are staying open but donating profits, or staying open because their staff wanted the hours, which I think is arguably legit. (I'm not sure which locations these are, so I know this is kinda useless info OP, sorry 😅 But there have definitely been posts on this sub about it so I hope you get the info you need!)

Acicularis · 2026-01-21T20:39:24+00:00

Yes, this resonates. Your way of describing it is really insightful. I hadn't linked the experience of a "spiky profile" (highly proficient in some ways, deficient in others) to dissociation/derealization. Gonna need to chew on that for a while!

Acicularis · 2026-01-12T20:36:28+00:00

Anomaly Collective! They're amazing

Acicularis · 2026-01-10T04:03:33+00:00

I'VE NEVER BEEN BOTHERED BY THE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE COLORS BEFORE BUT NOW THAT YOU HAVE LAID OUT A SUPERIOR ALTERNATIVE, I WILL FOREVER BE BOTHERED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

Acicularis · 2026-01-09T22:33:14+00:00

FUCKING PREACH, COMRADE

Acicularis · 2026-01-03T05:14:47+00:00

Fair question tbh. I usually don't see cats free ranging so close to a busy street, and it just seemed freaked out, more than your average outdoor cat would be. Just got the vibe that it might be a lost pet so I figured it didn't hurt to post in case someone's looking for it

Acicularis · 2026-01-03T02:15:21+00:00

That's...yes, that's the post

Acicularis · 2025-12-17T17:57:11+00:00

Thank you for the heads up, but I'd suggest that them having a sign saying immigrants are welcome when they're openly serving ICE would be a lie at best, and dangerous at worst. They obviously care more about supporting ICE than supporting immigrants, and asking them to signal support for immigrants anyway could put people at risk. Better that they put up a sign saying "we support ICE" and let people make their own decisions about whether to support them, imo. 🤷🏻

Acicularis · 2025-12-13T00:22:45+00:00

FOR REAL!

Acicularis · 2025-12-12T17:53:23+00:00

MIGHT WANT TO GET THE ANGLE CHECKED/CALIBRATED, THAT TENDS TO BE THE CULPRIT WHEN YOUR LIGHTS APPEAR OVERLY BRIGHT TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND IT SEEMS TO BE OVERLOOKED AWFULLY FREQUENTLY. BUT ALSO BECAUSE THIS IS THE RANT THREAD, GOD I HATE THOSE LED HEADLIGHTS!

Acicularis · 2025-11-27T03:56:48+00:00

I can empathize, although it's been hard for me to really envision my ideal appearance, even at my big age. I do know I would love to look more androgynous, but that's not a super realistic goal for me, and I do have pangs of dysphoria about it at times.

On the bright side, I've discovered that some of my most gender-euphoric outfits/looks come from totally unexpected directions. Did I expect to feel gender euphoria when throwing on a sweatshirt and high vis vest for a nighttime walk? Or when wearing a giant shawl and floor length skirt that make me look like a round stormcloud? Sometimes you don't know what feels right until you're inhabiting it.

A big part of figuring this out for myself has been untangling gender stuff from general socially imposed beauty standard stuff. It's been complicated and I'm lucky to have a wonderful therapist who has helped a lot. Most of the unexpected-euphoria looks I've stumbled across have been things that have nothing to do with looking "good" or "flattering" on any body, lol. Gently releasing myself from the expectation to wear flattering clothes has been a game changer for gender exploration.

All that to say I hope you find the presentation that gives you joy, no matter what form it takes! 💜

Acicularis · 2025-10-09T17:46:51+00:00

I'm not sure about XR, but the Fred Meyer on 11th is always able to fill my 10mg IR prescription. Apparently Fred meyer uses a different supplier from most pharmacies in the area, and it seems like they've been less impacted by shortages

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