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I’m one of those crazy leftists. I also enjoy Star Trek. I’m an educator in cancer research. I’m also not THAT kind of doctor. (he/they) 🏳️‍🌈 https://linktr.ee/pdpatterson
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“My son watches [Password Plus] every day during lunch hour. Ben Stiller watches it every day.” @benstiller.redhour.com was a nerdy kid into Star Trek and game shows just like me. youtu.be/7yEZFxnWJ6Y?...

Strep throat twice in one month? Wonder if I got it again or if the last round of antibiotics didn’t get it all out.

Hi guys! Please consider commissioning me if you are interested…it means a lot to me! Got to pay my bills and drawing is my career…it’s a tough time and I appreciate all your support!

Informative but depressing post on Grant-Watch from @noamross.net grant-watch.us/posts/700-ne...

More tantalizing details about the never-made-it-to-air Lwaxana Troi sitcom. What on EARTH would this show have been

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Is this poster made with generative AI? I did an investigation using a high-res version and some AI image detection software ⬇️ (spoiler: it probably is)

🚨TONIGHT!🚨 A new episode of Game Changer launches on @dropout.tv at 7pm ET / 4pm PT Starring host @samreich.bsky.social and guests: 🎤 Jeff Arcuri 🎤 Gianmarco Soresi 🎤 Josh Johnson #GameChanger

LA has spent billions to address homelessness — but too many people are still falling through the cracks. The truth? Our system is fragmented. Reactive. Confusing. We don’t need more Band-Aids. We need a unified housing pipeline. Here’s what I’m proposing:

I’m listening now to Ron Chernow’s newest work Mark Twain. So, who is going to adapt this into a Broadway musical a la Hamilton?

"Of adults who listen to audiobooks...more than 7 in 10 (72%) felt that audiobooks helped keep their brain stimulated...Over half (55%) said that audiobooks made them feel more connected to the world." —National Literacy Trust Audiobooks are proven to benefit mental health ❤️

Just finished this book and this isn’t just a good Star Trek book, this is good literature.

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TODAY IN #StarTrek HISTORY: May 13, 2005 "Star Trek: Enterprise" concludes its four-year run with "Terra Prime" and "These are the Voyages," the last Trek TV episodes aired until "Star Trek: Discovery" in 2017.

Subscribe to @kathygriffin.bsky.social’s Patreon because listening to hear talk about Diddy trial selection is amazing.

Do you think Archer and Shran ever did some mutual gooning?

I can’t believe I’ve never read/listened to A Stitch in Time before. First, Andy Robinson is a great author and narrator. Second, pansexual Garak. Third, I’m only a third of the way in, but this is perfect and canon. #StarTrek

Good news! I’ve been sick since Thursday night. Today, I decided to look at my throat. It had spots. I have strep throat! Which is great because I can just get antibiotics to clear it up.

How is everyone seeing the new To the Journey doc? My package included the digital bundle and I haven’t gotten any info :(

I’m watching Star Trek: Enterprise’s Babel One and this show did a great job mixing practical and visual effects with makeup. They were running on all cylinders.

👇 Things at #NIH are far worse than have been reported. NIH and NSF have been effectively overthrown by people that hate science. The hostile takeover is complete at the top. The question now is how scientists are going to fight back. This is one step:

TFW you're in fuckass Indiana and then see this sign

I just hope Chicago Pope isn’t quite as maniacal as the last Chicago pope (the first Mayor Daley).

NEW — Hallmark has announced 2025's new #StarTrek Keepsake Ornament lineup, but make some room in your budget for just-announced tariff price increases blog.trekcore.com/2025/05/hall...

The EPA plans to eliminate Energy Star, the popular energy efficiency certification for dishwashers, refrigerators, dryers and other home appliances, according to agency documents and a recording of an internal meeting.

In an absolutely devastating ruling, the Supreme Court has allowed the transgender military ban to go into effect. This is shocking - the ban explicitly called transgender people dishonorable for being transgender. It is as clear as day soaked in animus. www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docke...

If you’re ranking Star Trek movies, do you include Section 31?

I’m listening to this audiobook right now and I’m enthralled.

Queer Cardassian Golden Girls-esque sitcom called the Domtopa Council.

As many of you know, I’ve been on an audiobook kick lately — listened to 26 so far this year. I’ve listened to a few Star Trek audiobooks from their post-mass market paperback (but focused on pre-Discovery series) and they’re really wonderful. Highly recommend.

My interest in math and science was stimulated by an NSF-funded high school summer program, my PhD dissertation research was supported by an NSF fellowship, and some of my most creative research early in my independent career was supported by an NSF award. #WithoutNSF