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Retired Biology teacher; dog lover
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Pffft 🤣 #Caturday

The vitriol on X is almost unbearable. I go there now just to fact check posts and attempt to counter the misinformation. I don't think that anyone actually reads what I write there, but, in a small way, it makes me feel a little better.

Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉 Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace. You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.

Who Speaks for Earth? - Carl Sagan, Cosmos

This morning I tried to present research articles on autism to encourage discussion amongst those heralding RFK Jr's proclamation on X. I got blocked by an individual whose reply to me was that we needed to "follow the science." Very discouraging.

Looking out my study window. There's a breeze rustling the new leaves. The onion that I planted from my kitchen has lots of new growth. My dogs are waiting patiently for a walk, and I am fortunate to be healthy enough to take them. I can't let the divisiveness on X and in the news distract me.

Trump Opens Up Nation’s Aquariums To Commercial Fishing

Carl Sagan when asked, "Are you a Socialist?"

Corporate sponsors for the usually apolitical event held on the White House South Lawn include tech giants Meta, YouTube and Amazon.

Returning Jesus Christ Downed By U.S. Missile Defense 30,000 Feet Before Making Landfall