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Kendra, regular version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 1d

You can't logic your way out of being burnt out. Unless you're me. Who should be able to do it and it's a personal failing that I can't

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Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · 2d

Creeping closer to insanity with this one

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Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · 4d

Sometimes it’s Farrah Fawcett, sometimes it’s Shirley Temple, and sometimes it’s Medusa. And you will be the last to know

🌈Dr. Franken Frizzle 🎃 @swilua.bsky.social · Sep 3

curly hair is an adventure because sometimes you wake up and it looks great and sometimes you wake up and it looks incomprehensibly bad and there is no way to know what kind of day today is going to be until, like Perseus, you tiptoe to take a fateful look into the mirror

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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 5d

It cannot be made clearer.

If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.

JK Rowling pledges to keep up fight against SNP trans policies

Author vows to bankroll campaigners after Scottish government fails to pay group's legal fees in Supreme Court equality case

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Eric Hehman @erichehman.bsky.social · 7d

McGill psych is hosting a panel for under rep minority folks possibly interested in attending grad school on Oct 20.

Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/246051...

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Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · 7d

A perfect Brownie Bear 🩵

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 8d

Mars was the Roman god of war.
That’s why we say ‘martial arts,' ‘martial law,' and 'court martial.'

Marshall was the Roman god of designer fashion at discount prices.
That’s why we have Marshall’s.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 13d

"If we lose hope, we're doomed."

We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.

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Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · 13d

Trying my hand at oil pastels lately 🧑‍🎨

Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · 18d

Ben: I’m going to misgender you for the bit, okay?
Me: 👍
Ben: Amirite, ladies??

Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · 20d

Until basic universal income? 20%. It’s a skilled service

zencoffeebreak (Free Łink you bastards!) @zencoffeebreak.bsky.social · 20d

how much should i be tipping my sleep paralysis demon

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Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · 21d

As a former bartender, those measuring devices can rot in hell

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Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · Sep 13

Not yet

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Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · Sep 12

I’m begging you to do it

Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · Sep 11

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🌈Dr. Franken Frizzle 🎃 @swilua.bsky.social · Sep 3

curly hair is an adventure because sometimes you wake up and it looks great and sometimes you wake up and it looks incomprehensibly bad and there is no way to know what kind of day today is going to be until, like Perseus, you tiptoe to take a fateful look into the mirror

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Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · Aug 31

Check out our new publication based on my master’s thesis! link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Contributions of Social Support to Mitigate Pediatric Internalizing Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Journal of Child and Family Studies

Prior research highlighted the broad, widespread ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of adults, children, and youth globally, which may be attenuated by social support. Social ...

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Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · Aug 30

I realized the car is almost old enough to drive herself, so excuse me while I walk into the river

Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · Aug 28

My 15 year old Toyota and I are alike in that the only thing holding us together is spite, and by god if I’m not allowed to break down, neither is she

Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · Aug 28

I messaged my mechanic about a new sound my car is making and he texted back “hey that’s not good”. Thoughts and prayers for my wallet are requested at this time 🙏🏻

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Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · Aug 28

Of course I pre-ordered David Duchovny’s new book of poetry, I’m not an animal

Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · Aug 28

My 15 year old Toyota and I are alike in that the only thing holding us together is spite, and by god if I’m not allowed to break down, neither is she

Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · Aug 28

I messaged my mechanic about a new sound my car is making and he texted back “hey that’s not good”. Thoughts and prayers for my wallet are requested at this time 🙏🏻

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Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · Aug 28

I messaged my mechanic about a new sound my car is making and he texted back “hey that’s not good”. Thoughts and prayers for my wallet are requested at this time 🙏🏻

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Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · Aug 28

…Tom Clancy’s Magnificent Sex was sitting right there, waiting for you to use it. Plug your book

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Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · Aug 26

The house next door to mine is for sale, so I’m watering the garden wearing “Abortion is Healthcare” and “Protect Queer Youth” shirts during showings, in a subtle attempt to lure new friends

Alex MacTavish @amactavish.bsky.social · Aug 19

I’m in my Darkness Falls Scully era 🛸