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@AcaOtaku Same. Not sure what I was expecting, but not that. Truly shocking to witness.

I’ve been critical of SCMS as an institution re: the conference, obviously. I was unprepared for the personal rage and depth of betrayal as I see maskless selfies of my mentors, colleagues, and those I considered equality advocates. Some I truly thought were my friends.

Sifting through “it was so great to hug/drink together/share meals” SCMS tweets and… well. I shouldn’t be surprised by the enthusiastic toxic denial, but I’m still disappointed. Apparently socializing at a conference is intoxicating enough to gleefully harm and exclude others.

If you are involved in any way with SCMS, please read this thread. This is my final plea/call to action before this year’s conference. Long story short: we must demand a hybrid model — at bare minimum — to meet many of the ideological frameworks we claim to practice.

6) The fact that Cerberus or BQ.1.1 prevalence is gaining in Quebec — likely fueling the observed rise in #coronavirus concentrations in the wastewater — means that #COVID hospitalizations will probably remain high in the coming days.

1) Breaking: Concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 are rebounding sharply in Montreal, Laval, Gatineau and other regions of Quebec in a sign that the 8th wave has not yet peaked in the province.

@titocurtis Mild Turkey.

Kid’s teething again. What’s the best brand of Baby Bourbon to rub on her gums? That’s still a thing right?

@KasiaJuno @WordsandGuitar Aww thanks for the tag!These replies read like my diss in conversation with itself 😂

@WordsandGuitar @virtualcasey wrote a brilliant dissertation about this! ❤️

What do you think is important in an ending - of a novel, story, film or TV show? Just thinking about where endings can leave us and curious to read your thoughts.

@Aaron_Derfel @badassbkblog Wow. Fwiw some folks like myself took their under 5s to the states to get vaxxed sooner, but certainly it wouldn’t change the number much 😔

@badassbkblog Yes, 647. 👇

1) Cuba — an island nation of more than 11.4 million people — last declared a #COVID death on Aug. 21. And before that date, Cuban authorities had not reported a single COVID fatality in more than two months. What’s the secret to Cuba’s success in managing the #pandemic?

@AcaOtaku @Yelp Ugh to the comment but thank you for the phrase "reality-aware people."

Many of my @Yelp reviews focus on #COVID19 protocols, mask adherence, quality of curbside pickup, air quality, and so on. I consider this an easy way to help reality-aware people (especially the immunocompromised) avoid dangerous spaces. Here’s someone’s comment on my efforts.

@julcoteg How did it go today? Hope all was smooth!

@julcoteg @Sarah_Prager I didn’t and would reccomend that you don’t. I said we were going to Story Land (we didn’t go, but might next time!).

@Sarah_Prager Aww yay, I’m still working on getting my 21-month to wear one 🙃

@virtualcasey Totally understand. We were masked and saw 3 other families who were too :)

@Sarah_Prager I’m not sure we’re at the amusement park phase yet, but I’ll keep it in mind for future trips (we’re only 3 hours from there!). Thanks again, really appreciate this 💕

@virtualcasey So happy to hear that! Good luck! It was a lovely spot and 10 mins from Storyland which you should go to too (we did)! North Conway and Conway are gorgeous vacation spots with lots for kids outdoors.

@Sarah_Prager Thank you so much! I just booked an appointment for next week :)

@virtualcasey @MamaWeasleyy Just vaxed my 2yo today in North Conway, NH. I came from MA and they were OK with another state, maybe another country would be too but no idea. They are offering both brands! Saw babies there, assuming 6mo+? Masks required site. vaccine.mainehealth.org

@FCWCVT Hi, will these clinics vaccinate children under 2 years old? And is proof of residency required?

TODAY! Free Walk-in Vaccine Clinic! These vaccines available: Pfizer (Ages 5-11), Pfizer (Ages 12+), Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Waterbury Ambulance, 1727 Guptil Road 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

@Nanatansisak @MamaWeasleyy Thanks for the info! I was ruling out Vermont bc of the residency requirement but will keep an eye on these clinics 🤞

@virtualcasey @MamaWeasleyy Vermont says they're going to be doing clinics, but they're not listed yet. healthvermont.gov/covid-19/vacci… they didn't check residency for my 5 year old, but I don't know about for this.

@jessica_bassett @MarieGabvet @MamaWeasleyy @ClintonCountyHD I also saw Saratoga on the spreadsheet but haven’t found any further info.

@US_FDA @GovCanHealth you’re up!!