So Germany not only has paid maternity leave, but there is a bill up now to ensure that women get paid leave after a miscarriage.

Well, they did already have that to a degree. This bill will just greatly expand the protections for women's health.

How are things otherwise?

Now that everyone is moving to bluesky, so are the strange dudes.

It's flattering, I haven't received this many DMs in years.
I wouldn't mind connecting with people of any gender from a certain dog loving group. But, I am not interested in meeting new men for fun. I'm pretty happy with mine. 😋

The real deal in REAL neon art and signs. If you are out west, you should really check out this shop.
Ans she is pretty cool as well.

Does having a bouquet as my profile picture make me look like a conservative old lady?
I don't care, my father in-law has great taste in flowers.

In the kitchen tonight: how fortunate am I to have spices & herbs from all over the world.
Growing up, we didn't have this selection. In the far past, people battled just to get "white gold" - salt, much less spices.
We are fortunate, and I am grateful.
Then I threw a frozen pizza in the oven. 🤷‍♀️

I might unblock the whole list to keep from being in a complete echo chamber, but I will then certainly selectively block 90% of these hate accounts.
Blocking deprives them of an audience.

I feel I can breathe here.