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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 2h

Thank you for making me laugh. I was getting depressed thinking about all these horrible people and all their horrible brains.

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 2h

Toddlers trying their first kimchi!

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 2h

I think about this all the time. I'm not absolving myself of, as you say, the sexist and racist waters we all swim in, but what kind of upbringing, what kind of mindset, what kind of brain - what kind of anything leads to this? To thinking it's okay? And then to these people getting power, together?

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 18h

Thanks!!

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 18h

I don't know how many Gastropod folks are on here, but we're looking for questions for our upcoming Ask Gastropod ep! Do you have a question that you haven't been able to figure out, a food science and/or history conundrum that's left you perplexed? We're here for you - email [email protected]!

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 5d

I'm reading along just fine and then I'm like what? and it takes me like four times before I figure out OH STRAVA. It's always the damn english words. I remember reading a book a million years ago and I kept stumbling over two words until I realized they were transliterations of 'creative director'

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 5d

(Mostly I think this is funny because of my dual obsession with kale - yes, it's true, I love kale in particular among all the greens, and how quickly I can run through olive oil.)

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 5d

Conversation at my bfast table: "I made myself a whole breakfast but I really just want to eat the kale." T: "You always just want to eat kale." "People who think kale is punishment aren't using enough olive oil."

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 5d

Done. Not much I can do from here at the moment, but I can do this.

Mo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 5d

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 5d

Not a gamer, alas, I've never heard of any of this

Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 5d

We buy their cheese here (there's a lot at pemberton, but even market basket has some) (I can give you suggestions for great JH cheeses!) but also we *did* visit their caves, and at the time it wasn't open to the public. (help to be industry-adjacent.) But you might be able to get in if you ask!

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 6d

Love Jasper Hill! Love @benwolfe.bsky.social! He talked about being a cheese-maker doctor of sorts on stage with us at our first live performance. Great story, fun food news.

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 6d

This is large part of why I love to read the books I read! I love a good story!

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 6d

While T and I love going to the theater together, this is one of our biggest artistic differences! I crave plot and some sort of structure, even if creative. If the plot is too straightforward he's a little bored. Absurdism is his jam, particularly if it's politically subversive...

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 7d

My secret joy is that we bought the rain barrel from Blue Stem Natives (fantastic native plant place), and it's made here in NE, and they use upcycled food grade containers. I specifically chose ours because of this, the only one like this, which makes me laugh each time:

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 7d

(Sorry, I forgot alt text - it's rain flowing from the spout into our bright blue barrel)

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 7d

Everything is depressing so instead I'll talk about rain- we've had a couple of years of drought in NE and so as we've started to fill our little urban plot with native plants we wanted help watering- thus our new rain barrel. Which brings me such joy! Plus my secret joy abt the barrel:

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 7d

Nope! New version is already up, someone let us know yesterday at about 1pm...

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 7d

It was a super interesting conversation from a fascinating book - listen to Gastropod and then go read the whole thing!

Kevin Hall @kevinh-phd.bsky.social · 7d

The latest episode of the Gastropod podcast hosted by @cagraber.bsky.social and Nicola Twilley featured @juliabelluz.bsky.social and I discussing topics from our new book "Food Intelligence". gastropod.com/everything-y...

Everything You Know About Metabolism Is Wrong - Gastropod

Does a slow metabolism really lead to weight gain, and can you speed it up, to make it easier to shed pounds. Join us this episode for the science behind metabolism myths.

gastropod.com

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · 8d

I recently spoke to a writer (doesn't cover science) who insisted that something was settled science in humans based on one mouse study - it wasn't appropriate timing, but I wish I could have sent them to TON! The tool below can help any & all journalists incorporate science & understand why/how!

The Open Notebook @theopennotebook.bsky.social · 14d

Every Story is a Science Story. That’s why, with @rjionline.bsky.social, TON has been hard at work developing a free tool to make it easier for journalists on any beat to strengthen their stories by incorporating science. And today, that tool - the Science Reporting Navigator - is live! 🧪

Introducing the Science Reporting Navigator - The Open Notebook

The Science Reporting Navigator stands ready to walk you through complex reporting scenarios to integrate science into any beat. The Open Notebook and the Reynolds Journalism Institute are thrilled to...

www.theopennotebook.com

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · Sep 13

The news gets more and more alarming, but thanks to our governor (and all the wonderful scientists and public health officials and policy makers) my spouse and I just walked around the corner to CVS, without an appointment, and got our covid and flu vaccines today.

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · Sep 11

I'm going to tag my cousin @mgraber1.bsky.social who is a literal international expert/scholar in constitutional law. Mark, @kendrawrites.com is a brilliant journalist - can you help her out?

Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · Sep 10

I just typed to some friends 'the depth of the delusion is so demoralizing and depressing.' Alliteration unintended, but I think that's my general state of being.

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · Sep 6

I'm just going to put this out in the universe - I'm mentoring a truly delightful 1st gen college-bound senior who's had some tough times but is super smart with limitless passion and curiosity. Her *dream* school is Northeastern. Do I know anyone who knows anyone in admissions she can talk to?

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Cynthia Graber @cagraber.bsky.social · Sep 4

Sorry you've gotten such shit.

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