Just someone who wishes to be one with the forest and shadows, while coincidentally also being bi :>
It often feels like mainstream acceptance of queer people, particularly trans and nonbinary people, is contingent on there being few of us. When I was a kid witnessing arguments about gay marriage, statistics about LGBTQ people were so often presented in such a way as to reassure everyone else that we are not dangerous because we are rare. "It's not going to cause societal collapse ... because such a small percentage of people are gay."
And conservative rhetoric against queer people, particularly trans people, which explicitly refers to us as a "social contagion," really underscores that any perceived "increase" in sexual or gender diversity will be seen as a threat. If queer people are permitted to exist, we must be aberrant and isolated. If we are normal and natural and commonly occurring, it is because something has gone terribly wrong.
So. Forgive me if I bristle at the well-meaning argument that "these trans athlete bans are ridiculous, they're only going to affect a few dozen people!" I understand where they're coming from. But I think trans people should be free and abundant.
Remember me and that is enough
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Today is International Parrot Crisis Awareness Day! (Pls share!)
Baby parrots are cute, cuddly, and needy. When they hit maturity, they become loud, rebellious, bitey, and they often make their problem your problem. Basically, they act like the wild animals that they are. Many don't realize they are not domesticated over 1000s of years like cats and dogs, but only 1 or 2 generations from the wild. They're not so different than having a pet monkey.
Sadly, when birds hit the avian version of "puberty" this is when many birds are surrendered, rehomed, or worse. (I've seen worse and it's incredibly sad). This cycle can repeat for 20-80 years, leaving birds emotionally traumatized.
Instead of buying, adopt! Every parrot has a unique personality that can literally change with the seasons. Special needs birds, in particular, can be incredible companions with the right person. I’ve had many, and helping them thrive is so rewarding!
There are few of us left… by Roman Dubina on Instagram