Gayle Nastasi

10 Sept

Besties. Magic and Kira. #blackcat #italiangreyhound

gazehound.comWhere There’s Smoke (Creature Thoughts, July/August 2026)The wildfires devastating much of Canada right now are sending their smoke south, and many areas have been badly affected. The more vulnerable among us must be very careful. Though today is relatively clear, for the past several days, I've had windows closed, the air conditioner in the bedroom running, and fans circulating inside air. The skies were yellow, air thick with smoky haze, and even though the fires themselves were hundreds of miles away, it smelled like they were right in my backyard.

17 July

Where There’s Smoke (Creature Thoughts, July/August 2026) The wildfires devastating much of Canada right now are sending their smoke south, and many areas have been badly affected. The more vulnerable among us must be very careful. Though today is relatively clear, for the past several days, I've…

gaylenastasi.comMy May/June ’26 Creature Thoughts from Gazehound.comReblog of my May/June newsletter issue on gazehound.com. The Gray Catbird.

26 May

My May/June ’26 Creature Thoughts from Gazehound.com Reblog of my May/June newsletter issue on gazehound.com. The Gray Catbird.

gazehound.comIntroducing Mr. & Mrs. CMeet Mr. & Mrs. C., our new Catbird neighbors.

25 May

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. C Meet Mr. & Mrs. C., our new Catbird neighbors.

globallymealliance.orgI Found a Tick on Me, Now What?If you find one tick, will there be more? What to do when you find a tick on yourself? Global Lyme Alliance has all of the answers to your tick related questions.

19 May

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3 May

lymedisease.orgLyme awareness matters more than ever this May | LymeDisease.orgLyme Disease Awareness Month is a time to get people’s attention. It's a moment each year when we metaphorically shake folks by the shoulders and say,

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open.substack.comApril 28, 2026There is a frenzied feeling to the news coming from the White House these days.

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23 Apr

open.substack.comMAGA Got Played by AIThe “Emily Hart” story is absurd. Turns out the self-proclaimed champions of “fake news” were not especially hard to fool.

gazehound.comWhistle Bird (Creature Thoughts Mar/Apr ’26)I miss you, my Whistle Bird. You made a hard choice all those years ago, and although it wasn't the option I'd selected for you at the time, I'm so glad you stayed. And will stay, forever in my heart.

17 Mar

Whistle Bird (Creature Thoughts Mar/Apr ’26) I miss you, my Whistle Bird. You made a hard choice all those years ago, and although it wasn't the option I'd selected for you at the time, I'm so glad you stayed. And will stay, forever in my heart.

16 Mar

"The nature of humanity, its essence, is to feel another’s pain as one’s own, and to act to take that pain away. There is nobility in compassion, a beauty in empathy, a grace in forgiveness.” – John Connolly...

gazehound.comAnd Then There Were Three (Creature Thoughts, Jan/Feb ’26)Farewell, sweet Stripes. Fly high above the rainbow with your sister Stars. I'll miss you forever.

23 Jan

And Then There Were Three (Creature Thoughts, Jan/Feb ’26) Farewell, sweet Stripes. Fly high above the rainbow with your sister Stars. I'll miss you forever.

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6 Jan

open.substack.comJanuary 6, Five Years Later: The Record, the Damage, and the Work of MemoryListen now | A constitutional proceeding was interrupted by force. The lie that justified it was later monetized, litigated, and in key ways politically rewarded. How you can help with documentation, ...

gazehound.comWishing you a Blessed ThanksgivingClick the image to view your e-card. Wishing you all, human and non, a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. And if you are not in the US, an autumn filled with love, peace, and joy.

26 Nov 2025

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving.

gazehound.comYes, You Can Combine Christmas Trees and Cats (Creature Thoughts Nov/Dec ’25)In the USA, Thanksgiving is nearly here. Once that holiday is past (and, in some households, even before), people start thinking about Christmas decorations. (Or, at least, those do who celebrate that holiday.) In homes occupied by pets, that indulgence may require added precautions.

22 Nov 2025

Can you have a Christmas tree if you have cats? Sure, with a bit of diligence.

2 Nov 2025

I didn't get them done in time for #socktober but #sockknitting is still my favorite thing to do with yarn 🧶. Especially with Kira to help me. #KnitSky #dogsofbluesky #ItalianGreyhound

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29 Oct 2025

news.tulane.eduTest a tick, get answers: Tulane student-founded startup develops rapid Lyme testTulane University News and Press Releases

27 Oct 2025

Has anyone participated in American Cancer Society's Knit In November event in past years? Curious about it. #Knitting #crochet #KnitSky #crochetsky #fundraising 🧶

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29 Sept 2025

lymedisease.orgBay Area Lyme Foundation launches first tick-borne venture fund | LymeDisease.orgThe Bay Area Lyme Foundation has announced the launch of Bay Area Lyme Ventures, a new impact fund designed to fast-track promising diagnostics and

gazehound.comA Visit from the Past; Sept/Oct ’25 Creature ThoughtsI was searching in my old Blogger archives this morning, looking for inspiration for this month's newsletter. I actually was searching for something totally different, but happened across the issue I'm quoting below. As I looked at the date, saw the opening lines, my heart nearly stopped. The day after I wrote this ... my mother died.

27 Sept 2025

A Visit from the Past; Sept/Oct ’25 Creature Thoughts I was searching in my old Blogger archives this morning, looking for inspiration for this month's newsletter. I actually was searching for something totally different, but happened across the issue I'm quoting below. As I looked at the date,…

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21 Sept 2025

This is my knitting and crocheting arm rest pillow. Kira apparently thinks it's a doggie donut. #DogsOfBlueSky #ItalianGreyhound

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Creature Thoughts Jul/Aug 2025: HUMMINGBIRD! Sometime in late April, just about every year, people who follow me on Facebook will be greeted by a single-word, all-caps post. HUMMINGBIRD!

gazehound.comCreature Thoughts Jul/Aug 2025: HUMMINGBIRD!Sometime in late April, just about every year, people who follow me on Facebook will be greeted by a single-word, all-caps post. HUMMINGBIRD!

19 July 2025

If Trump ever took a lie-detector test, the machine would burst into flames the minute they turned it on. #TrumpLies #resist #EpsteinFiles #MAGAwasHad #NotMyPresident

4 July 2025

I feel like we all should be wearing black armbands today. #MourningAmerica

gaylenastasi.comA Cup of KawfeeCreating characters that readers can relate to is always a fun part of writing. We have so many tools at our disposal to make our heroes and heroines believable. Dialects and regional differences can be a great way to flesh out those characters, and enhance the way they interact with the people around them.

1 July 2025

A Cup of Kawfee Creating characters that readers can relate to is always a fun part of writing. We have so many tools at our disposal to make our heroes and heroines believable. Dialects and regional differences can be a great way to flesh out those characters, and enhance the way they interact…

17 June 2025

Trying to figure out how to crochet 🧶 with a dog in my armpit. #DogsOfBlueSky #ItalianGreyhound #crochet

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12 June 2025

nokings.orgNo KingsOn June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. ...

lymedisease.orgLymeDisease.org - Advocating nationally for quality accessible healthcare for patients with Lyme diseaseLymeDisease.org's mission is to prevent Lyme disease, prevent early Lyme disease from becoming chronic and to obtain access to care for patients with chronic Lyme disease.

(See Comments for continuation.) This is it. The last day of May. Today, I'll just share my go-to site for all things Lyme. If I want information, I go first to. www.lymedisease.org

Though May ends today, I hope I've sparked enough interest that you'll continue to learn and, should you be bitten by a tick, you'll know what to do. Stay safe out there, friends! #LymeDisease #LymeDiseaseAwareness

(See Comments for continuation.) This is it. The last day of May. Today, I'll just share my go-to site for all things Lyme. If I want information, I go first to. www.lymedisease.org

There are many Lyme Disease resources on the web. LymeDisease.org has 100% accurate info. Others are the Global Lyme Alliance and, my other favorite, Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center. (See One More Comment)

hopkinslyme.orgRisk of post-treatment Lyme disease in patients with early diagnosed and promptly treated Lyme disease: A prospective cohort study : Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research CenterSummary This is the largest peer-reviewed prospective controlled study in the US that specifically focuses on the longer-term outcomes of early diagnosed and promptly treated Lyme disease patients. Re...

30 May 2025

Johns Hopkins study on post treatment Lyme. #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness www.hopkinslyme.org/news/risk-of...

gazehound.comCreature Thoughts May-June ’25: Ticks, Fleas, and CatsIt's flea and tick season. Make sure you read those labels, because many products safe for dogs can be toxic to cats.

29 May 2025

Creature Thoughts May-June ’25: Ticks, Fleas, and Cats It's flea and tick season. Make sure you read those labels, because many products safe for dogs can be toxic to cats.

lymedisease.orgSorting out Lyme and Associated CoinfectionsPatients with Lyme complicated by these co-infections are usually immunocompromised and may also manifest signs of latent infections and opportunists.

29 May 2025

Coinfections: Lyme often arrives with friends. #LymeDisease #LymeAwareness www.lymedisease.org/co-infection...

28 May 2025

May is almost over, but it's not gone yet. #LymeDisease #lymeawareness Found a tick on you? www.globallymealliance.org/blog/i-found...?

globallymealliance.orgLyme Disease Teaching & Patient Education | Lyme CMEAre you a health care professional? Want to learn about Lyme? GLA offers free continuing medical education and continuing education accredited on-demand webcasts

27 May 2025

Are you a health care professional? Global Lyme Alliance offers free continuing medical education (CME) and continuing education (CE) accredited on-demand webcasts. www.globallymealliance.org/education-aw...

iladef.orgChronic Lyme Dos and Don'ts - ILADEFChronic Lyme Dos and Don’ts By International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society & International Lyme and Associated Diseases Education Foundation Chronic Lyme disease is an ongoing Borrelia burgdorf...

26 May 2025

From the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society: "ILADS is a nonprofit, international, multidisciplinary medical society dedicated to the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and its associated illnesses." #lymediseaseawareness #lymedisease iladef.org/education/ch...

youtu.beCHRONIC LYME DISEASE PSA - GLA X CHRISTOPHER MELONIYouTube video by Global Lyme Alliance

25 May 2025

I mentioned celebrity advocates for Lyme Awareness in another post. Here is a powerful PSA from Christopher Meloni (of Law and Order SVU), on behalf of the Global Lyme Alliance. #lymedisease #lymeawareness youtu.be/kfKc11Uha_4?...

globallymealliance.orgHow Does Lyme Disease Affect the Immune System?Learn how Lyme disease impacts the immune system, affecting responses and leading to chronic symptoms. Discover ways to support your immune system during treatment.

24 May 2025

When I have a #LymeDisease flare, my #autoimmune issues act up. And vice-versa. How does Lyme impact the immune system? Interesting article by the Global Lyme Alliance. #LymeDiseaseAwareness www.globallymealliance.org/blog/how-doe...

imnotcrazyimsick.comI'm Not Crazy, I'm Sick - Feature DocumentaryI’m Not Crazy, I’m Sick is a feature documentary following three families' fight for survival against Lyme Disease. Watch the trailer.

23 May 2025

A revealing documentary that follows the lives of several families affected by Chronic Lyme. I'M NOT CRAZY, I'M SICK. #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness imnotcrazyimsick.com

22 May 2025

LiveAid, Concert for Bangladesh, Woodstock ... We need a #NoKings concert.

amzn.toBorrelia: A Microbial Mystery (MayaVerse)Amazon.com: Borrelia: A Microbial Mystery (MayaVerse): 9781955481052: Eidson, Millicent: Books

22 May 2025

Great fiction, based on hard science, about variants of Borrelia. BORRELIA: A MICROBIAL MYSTERY by Millicent Eidson, a retired veterinary epidemiologist with first-hand experience investigating zoonotic diseases in the field. #LymeDisease @meidson-author.bsky.social (Assoc. link:) amzn.to/3SgpYQp

hopkinslyme.orgCould POTS be the hidden cause of your persistent Lyme disease symptoms? : Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research CenterLearn about Dysautonomia and POTS from Brit Adler, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Adler is a translational physician-sc...

21 May 2025

John's Hopkins info on Dysautonomia and POTS in Chronic Lyme. #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness www.hopkinslyme.org/lyme-educati...

lymedisease.orgTypes of Ticks - LymeDisease.orgA list of types of ticks found in the United States that are known to bite and transmit disease to humans.

20 May 2025

The creepy crawlies. Ticks in North America. #lymedisease #lymediseaseawareness www.lymedisease.org/types-of-tic...

lymedisease.orgLyme Disease: Introduction to Symptoms, Diagnosis and TreatmentLyme Disease; Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment, diagnosis and prevention of this tick-borne illness.

19 May 2025

Brush up on Lyme basics with this excellent info from lymedisease (dot) org. #LymeDisease #LymeDiseaseAwareness www.lymedisease.org/lyme-basics/...

lymedisease.orgMay 19 deadline to send letter to Congress for Lyme and TBD programs | LymeDisease.orgFrom the Center for Lyme Action: We all know one tick bite can change a life. That's why we need to take action today to urge Congress to protect and fund

18 May 2025

Deadline is tomorrow. -- A recently leaked Fiscal Year 2026 budget passback from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) shows that the federal government may cut programs that help the United States prevent, detect, and respond to Lyme and tick-borne diseases. www.lymedisease.org/may-19-deadl...

17 May 2025

When you have it all figured out to use your stash making amigurumi Christmas stocking stuffers, only to discover the accent color you need for every toy is the one color you don't have. Order placed. #crochet #amigurumi #ChristmasInMay #CrochetSky 🧶

people.comFrom Bella Hadid to Shania Twain: Celebrities Who've Gone Public About Battling Lyme DiseaseStars who got candid about their battle with the tick-borne disease, Lyme

17 May 2025

Celebrities with Lyme. Other affected stars who are dedicated to Lyme advocacy include Mark Ruffalo (The Marvel Universe's Incredible Hulk) and Christopher Meloni (Law & Order SVU), who battles Lyme on behalf of a family member. #LymeDisease #LymeAwareness people.com/health/celeb...