Disabled theologian. ✌🏻💚♿️ Writer/Artist/Speaker. Amateur Potter. Seeking the Imago Dei in the every day. Come for the occasional activist post, expect a little rambling, stay for the guinea pig photos!https://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3muxxkvrsxs23A couple of years ago, I went through the insurance appeal process. Denied twice, and in the third review--where I had collected all of the codes & medical necessity language from the company's own wheelchair manual to prove necessity--I found out an essential clinical document was never submitted. [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Sep 2026 02:20 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxxkvrsxs23https://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3muxpntmnfc23Women's clothing is truly going backwards. Today at the mall, anything in my size (above average) was black, grey, or oatmeal. And even the sensible women's stores didn't have anything above a 12 (some stretchy brands I can fit a 12? But not a 2026 12, apparently) Only 1 shirt actually fit. 😬 [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Sep 2026 23:59 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxpntmnfc23https://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mux7a3kpis26I deeply admire people that thrift and makes their own clothes. My unconventional body proportions, diagnoses that cause random bloat, and chronic fatigue unfortunately prohibit me from being that incredible. But I'm doing my best to buy higher quality + learn to mend!07 Sep 2026 19:05 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mux7a3kpis26https://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3muvpisl33226"The perfect is the enemy of the good, and it is often...the cudgel used to bash in what good has been achieved" This is how I feel so very often about so many social justice movements. It's why advocacy isn't my full time job. 😬 [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Sep 2026 04:51 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muvpisl33226https://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3muueudnwr22hIf having a disability is cool, I wouldn't be fightin for accommodations & access everywhere, all the time. If being disabled was cool, universal design would be the standard. If being disabled was cool, I wouldn't have to call out eugenics every 5 minutes. I'm tired, y'all. And it ain't cool. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Sep 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muueudnwr22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3muklyqe3z22pIn pretty terrible pain, but tonight will be my last chance to glaze pottery before my studio does their semi-annual bisque shelf clearing. My procrastination from glazing is finally coming back around to haunt me 😅02 Sep 2026 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muklyqe3z22phttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mugda6ndpk2hMost things we consider professionalism or characteristics of successful professionals are just plain ableist. Thanks for coming to my TEDtalk.01 Sep 2026 02:01 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugda6ndpk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mufsmzzllc2hI can tell I'm feeling tender today because I almost burst into tears at a headline about a baby donkey dying. 😬31 Aug 2026 21:04 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufsmzzllc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3muazxiktz22cAt first glance I thought the first photo was a really nice pottery glaze job on a little bowl [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Aug 2026 23:32 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3muazxiktz22chttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mtx6ncl73c2qI have to take tomorrow off for doctor's appointments but it's darkly funny to think some of my co-workers will assume that I'm on bereavement, judging by my East TN accent and Dolly stickers all over my cubicle.26 Aug 2026 01:29 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtx6ncl73c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mtx4avq6l22qIt's a dark day for this East TN native. Dollywood has had programs where they recruit panels of disabled people to give feedback on new attractions. For most of my childhood, disabled riders could go twice in a row to avoid standing in line again. And you know I got that Imagination Library! 🚂 [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Aug 2026 00:46 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtx4avq6l22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mtuip5pats22Ok, my laptop has a tablet function but idk what pen to get to try drawing because it is a Windows computer and I have only heard of Apple pencils. Please give me your Windows suggestions so I can stop using the blunt end of a pencil #DigitalArtSky24 Aug 2026 23:51 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtuip5pats22https://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mtuibpkvuc22The number of MDs and medical professors on this list is just shameful. I hope they never interact with patients. 😬 [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Aug 2026 23:43 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtuibpkvuc22https://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mttodli5tk22Artists. QRP with your style range! [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Aug 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttodli5tk22https://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mtrepc7sac22Parents, I know it sucks that you have to, but please do research on your kids coaches, youth ministers, extra curricular leaders etc. First 10 pages of Google results, then check for offender registries and mug shots too. Most organizations' volunteer processes aren't thorough. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Aug 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtrepc7sac22https://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mth5nkoxcc2aThe lack of responses here confirms my suspicion that BlueSky is not reaching all the same folks I know that Twitter did and I will learn to live with that, eventually. [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Aug 2026 16:29 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth5nkoxcc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mtfiujlvuc26If you have anything that you consider evidence that sometimes things are/are going to be okay, actually, I could really use that sort of comment thread today. Thanks in advance.19 Aug 2026 00:44 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtfiujlvuc26https://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mtewyyhthc26If one more person in my office calls eating a donut "being bad" I am going to turn into the Hulk18 Aug 2026 19:24 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtewyyhthc26https://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mt5fx6v5a22zEnjoying my @jordanjessego.bsky.social key chain from MaxFunDrive!15 Aug 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt5fx6v5a22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3msw4ymjml22hCurrent status: trying not to be jealous of everyone who has had time and spoons this summer to get more writing published. 😬12 Aug 2026 22:02 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msw4ymjml22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3msriyehlos2eThere's an amethyst and diamond ring on my favorite jewelry shop's website that somehow hasn't been snatched up yet...who wants to tell my boyfriend that this would be acceptable in lieu of the traditional diamond 👀11 Aug 2026 01:53 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msriyehlos2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3msoomofyis2tSometimes I get mad at myself because I haven't written my book yet, haven't done a speaking tour yet...and then I see people less qualified than me (re: topics, not in general) already doing that tenfold, and I think wow there's still some space I need to take up and I am allowed to do that.09 Aug 2026 22:56 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msoomofyis2thttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3msllqn5dl22mWhen I learn and get good at figure drawing....is something I say a lot while scrolling BlueSky art 😬08 Aug 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msllqn5dl22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mshfki3iuk24On Twitter, I had curated a network of public theologians, disability scholars, artists and friends. Nowadays, I am running out of spaces on the internet where strangers won't immediately jump on other strangers about the nitpicky-est things. BlueSky is the least offensive in this regard so far.07 Aug 2026 01:25 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mshfki3iuk24https://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3mscarslql22oPetition for @dropout.tv to pick up The Adventure Zone TV show that fell through years ago. Please? @justinmcelroy.bsky.social @travismcelroy.bsky.social @griffinmcelroy.bsky.social05 Aug 2026 00:16 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mscarslql22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3msbydgmbpk2oI really think Vet Schools (and even Vet Offices) should have chaplains like hospitals do. Not for the animals, but for the vets. Mental health statistics in Vetmed are startling.04 Aug 2026 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbydgmbpk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3ms5blmgrhc2rAlso unrelated to the last post, we can express our disdain for current events without using ableist terms. "Lol that official I don't like must have a low IQ" is not the slam dunk you think it is03 Aug 2026 00:47 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms5blmgrhc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/revbeks.bsky.social/post/3ms5ba4vvsc2rAh, I see the internet was once again expecting its heroes to be totally morally consistent 24/7 and definitely not just real, flawed humans making content as their job.03 Aug 2026 00:41 +0000at://did:plc:knuerestmps3yixlkz6bvcd2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms5ba4vvsc2r