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This is the Milky Way Photographed in a Crystal Ball 

Photographer and astronomer Juan Carlos Munoz was browsing a flea market in Santiago, Chile, a few days ago when he stumbled across some crystal balls. He bought one for a few dollars and then decided to use it for astrophotography. This “cosmic marble” photo of the Milky Way in a crystal ball is what resulted.

I Have An Invisible Illness. Here’s How One Photoshoot Made Me Feel Seen.

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“Despite all of that, I don’t “look” disabled… there are no visual cues that I am plagued by chronic pain and fainting spells.

…I can’t help but mull over my experiences with non-disabled people doubting me as I’m en route to meet the photographer for this shoot. Will Sean be able to grasp the nuances of my disability? More importantly, will he care?”

I Have An Invisible Illness. Here’s How One Photoshoot Made Me Feel Seen.

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Photographs from Cats (and their Dykes), eds. Irene Reti and Shoney Sien.

1. Beth Karbe, “Sister and Judy”
2. Tam Garson, “Tara and Phineas”
3. Cathy Cade
4. Beth Karbe, “New York City Cat and Susan”
5. Cathy Cade, “Jeri: Shalea and Omar, my New York and California babies, the constants in my life”
6. Cathy Cade, “Ours”
7. Caroline Overman, “Tee Corinne”
8. Beth Karbe, “Self-Portrait with Louise”
9. Susan Logan, “Marie and Tiffany”