The Erinaceous One
@erinaceousphd.bsky.social
Grumpy Black crone who likes to think and explore (and seek mindfulness, within reason). In pfp: a hedgehog with a kente kufi on its head, and red laser eyes. Not chill. “Coward American” — an opp.
Currently rearing an aging, unsociable 🦔 rescue.
Currently rearing an aging, unsociable 🦔 rescue.
Pinned
Quick intro:
- mid-30s, Fenty 450, Niger Deltan descent 👋🏿
- known elsewhere for locked account where I vented about bad grad school XP
- older now; venting isn’t good for my blood pressure
- non-professional account: expect cooking, plants, mourning pets, deconstruction of fundie upbringing (1/)
- mid-30s, Fenty 450, Niger Deltan descent 👋🏿
- known elsewhere for locked account where I vented about bad grad school XP
- older now; venting isn’t good for my blood pressure
- non-professional account: expect cooking, plants, mourning pets, deconstruction of fundie upbringing (1/)
Just did this to help my old injury site loosen up. It helped. Maybe it will help with sleep too. 👍🏿
www.rehabhero.ca/exercise/ban...
www.rehabhero.ca/exercise/ban...
Banded Hip Distraction — Rehab Hero
BANDED HIP DISTRACTION This exercise uses a heavy strength band / pullup assist band to help you stretch the hip joint capsule. Start by anchoring the band to a stable object about 3-4 feet above th...
www.rehabhero.ca
February 14, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Just did this to help my old injury site loosen up. It helped. Maybe it will help with sleep too. 👍🏿
www.rehabhero.ca/exercise/ban...
www.rehabhero.ca/exercise/ban...
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I love watching a movie where a character says things like, “I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve see my little brother. Was the last time when our parents, who raised us, died in that car crash that we, their children, who are brothers, survived?”
I am watching a series in which the protagonist addresses his daughter as "babygirl" and his son as "little man" and his partner as "partner." The insistence that TV needs to be for people who can't bother to look at the screen is killing writing, show by show, episode by episode, line by line.
February 14, 2026 at 3:49 AM
I love watching a movie where a character says things like, “I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve see my little brother. Was the last time when our parents, who raised us, died in that car crash that we, their children, who are brothers, survived?”
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Ahead of Valentine’s Day, I’m thinking about this 2008 Guggenheim Fellowship bio from Harry Bernstein, who published his first novel at age 96, which was written shortly after the death of his wife of almost 70 years.
I’m crying, you’re crying, we’re all crying.
I’m crying, you’re crying, we’re all crying.
February 13, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, I’m thinking about this 2008 Guggenheim Fellowship bio from Harry Bernstein, who published his first novel at age 96, which was written shortly after the death of his wife of almost 70 years.
I’m crying, you’re crying, we’re all crying.
I’m crying, you’re crying, we’re all crying.
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This pops up every once in awhile and I always share it. Wu Tang goes in and out of popularity with the times, but there's no denying there was a Dream Team level of talent and brilliance on that roster. True artists.
February 14, 2026 at 1:32 AM
This pops up every once in awhile and I always share it. Wu Tang goes in and out of popularity with the times, but there's no denying there was a Dream Team level of talent and brilliance on that roster. True artists.
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The correct answer is “awwww no thank you☺️”
February 14, 2026 at 1:31 AM
The correct answer is “awwww no thank you☺️”
Pausing these watch rings so I can take care of hedgie, eat something small and wind down myself. It was a busy week, and I think my workout efforts still require more sleep out of me. I found a sleep tincture in the cupboard so… we’ll see.
February 14, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Pausing these watch rings so I can take care of hedgie, eat something small and wind down myself. It was a busy week, and I think my workout efforts still require more sleep out of me. I found a sleep tincture in the cupboard so… we’ll see.
As for me and my house, I’ve considered myself middle aged (or a crone) since I was 30. Running injury taught me that the older body takes a lot longer to recover and trying to keep up with my younger self isn’t sustainable. I won’t do things to hold on to being young. Those years sucked anyway.
February 14, 2026 at 4:13 AM
As for me and my house, I’ve considered myself middle aged (or a crone) since I was 30. Running injury taught me that the older body takes a lot longer to recover and trying to keep up with my younger self isn’t sustainable. I won’t do things to hold on to being young. Those years sucked anyway.
While I can’t find a direct source for this, I’ve seen this being discussed in magazine articles and other places.
What’s the problem? Y’all can’t say you’ve put on “grown person” weight, complain about cracking knees and not being able to eat what you used to w/o accepting you’re getting older.
What’s the problem? Y’all can’t say you’ve put on “grown person” weight, complain about cracking knees and not being able to eat what you used to w/o accepting you’re getting older.
February 14, 2026 at 4:05 AM
While I can’t find a direct source for this, I’ve seen this being discussed in magazine articles and other places.
What’s the problem? Y’all can’t say you’ve put on “grown person” weight, complain about cracking knees and not being able to eat what you used to w/o accepting you’re getting older.
What’s the problem? Y’all can’t say you’ve put on “grown person” weight, complain about cracking knees and not being able to eat what you used to w/o accepting you’re getting older.
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Born wealthy, her inheritance went to building a million-page women’s history archive — and to a Ponzi scheme. Now she relies on friends and lives in a tiny room she calls a “nun’s cell.” #MsReads via @berkeleyside.org
www.berkeleyside.org/2026/02/09/l...
www.berkeleyside.org/2026/02/09/l...
Laura X got spousal rape banned in California. At 85, she scrapes by in a Berkeley hotel room
She got spousal rape banned in California. Now 85, her fortune went to building a million-page women’s history archive — and to a Ponzi scheme.
www.berkeleyside.org
February 14, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Born wealthy, her inheritance went to building a million-page women’s history archive — and to a Ponzi scheme. Now she relies on friends and lives in a tiny room she calls a “nun’s cell.” #MsReads via @berkeleyside.org
www.berkeleyside.org/2026/02/09/l...
www.berkeleyside.org/2026/02/09/l...
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The 2nd narrator is Dawn, she's cell only and one of my favorite outdoor people, you can consume her pro nature anti-non sustainable consumer rants on IG at OneCleanBeach. Bonus if you like content of people cleaning beaches and giving children toys.
Here's a 6 minute old harbor seal pup kiss
Here's a 6 minute old harbor seal pup kiss
February 13, 2026 at 7:36 PM
The 2nd narrator is Dawn, she's cell only and one of my favorite outdoor people, you can consume her pro nature anti-non sustainable consumer rants on IG at OneCleanBeach. Bonus if you like content of people cleaning beaches and giving children toys.
Here's a 6 minute old harbor seal pup kiss
Here's a 6 minute old harbor seal pup kiss
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February 11, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Answered questions about my career. I’m now in the dark, listening to the dryer and tucking myself in for a late nap. 😴
February 14, 2026 at 1:18 AM
Answered questions about my career. I’m now in the dark, listening to the dryer and tucking myself in for a late nap. 😴
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It’s not frou frou-frou to say there’s power in the arts
Which is a bit alarming that the only way to get people to pay attention isn't with evidence, resources, research or facts but using a play with actors
I think that Amazon commercial did more in making the public aware of Flock cameras than anything else before it has.
February 14, 2026 at 12:33 AM
It’s not frou frou-frou to say there’s power in the arts
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We’re supposed to believe the tech that can’t operate the car wash is going to replace teachers and doctors. Sure
February 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM
We’re supposed to believe the tech that can’t operate the car wash is going to replace teachers and doctors. Sure
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I post on Facebook like once or twice a year even though I’m always on there for the hobby and craft groups.
My next post is gonna be me telling everybody that their AI pictures look nothing like them and it’s giving me second hand embarrassment. I’m ready to be the villain.
My next post is gonna be me telling everybody that their AI pictures look nothing like them and it’s giving me second hand embarrassment. I’m ready to be the villain.
February 14, 2026 at 12:16 AM
I post on Facebook like once or twice a year even though I’m always on there for the hobby and craft groups.
My next post is gonna be me telling everybody that their AI pictures look nothing like them and it’s giving me second hand embarrassment. I’m ready to be the villain.
My next post is gonna be me telling everybody that their AI pictures look nothing like them and it’s giving me second hand embarrassment. I’m ready to be the villain.
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8 minutes after birth: Why we call them seal pups and not seal little menaces
February 13, 2026 at 10:28 PM
8 minutes after birth: Why we call them seal pups and not seal little menaces
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Forgot to remind folks I have an ocean feed now. Includes seals seal lions dophlins whales otters
February 13, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Forgot to remind folks I have an ocean feed now. Includes seals seal lions dophlins whales otters
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About 30 seconds after the first video, 2 minute old harbor seal pup realizes holy shit life is EXHAUSTING.
February 13, 2026 at 9:15 PM
About 30 seconds after the first video, 2 minute old harbor seal pup realizes holy shit life is EXHAUSTING.
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I saw a live birthed harbor seal pup for the first time in my life today. I thought it would be horrifying because I have a weak stomach, but it turned to UNGODLY CUTE very fast!
Using this thread for some moments in the minutes after. All shot on my z8, edited on phone for now. 🦭 🦑
Using this thread for some moments in the minutes after. All shot on my z8, edited on phone for now. 🦭 🦑
February 13, 2026 at 7:36 PM
I saw a live birthed harbor seal pup for the first time in my life today. I thought it would be horrifying because I have a weak stomach, but it turned to UNGODLY CUTE very fast!
Using this thread for some moments in the minutes after. All shot on my z8, edited on phone for now. 🦭 🦑
Using this thread for some moments in the minutes after. All shot on my z8, edited on phone for now. 🦭 🦑
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*very politely* "i believe your image is ai"
{*DIVES ON THE FLOOR FOR COVER FROM THE AI LOVER MOBS*}
{*DIVES ON THE FLOOR FOR COVER FROM THE AI LOVER MOBS*}
February 13, 2026 at 11:23 PM
*very politely* "i believe your image is ai"
{*DIVES ON THE FLOOR FOR COVER FROM THE AI LOVER MOBS*}
{*DIVES ON THE FLOOR FOR COVER FROM THE AI LOVER MOBS*}
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can’t post this one again until 2032
February 13, 2026 at 8:44 PM
can’t post this one again until 2032
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“[cooking any and every Democrat ever]”
“[deep cut reference I don’t understand but think ‘true’ to anyway]”
“[hashtagged post about whatever piece of media you’re engaging with]”
“[sharp and hilarious critique]”
“[endless quote conversation with somebody who is seriously out of their depth]”
“[deep cut reference I don’t understand but think ‘true’ to anyway]”
“[hashtagged post about whatever piece of media you’re engaging with]”
“[sharp and hilarious critique]”
“[endless quote conversation with somebody who is seriously out of their depth]”
February 13, 2026 at 11:15 PM
“[cooking any and every Democrat ever]”
“[deep cut reference I don’t understand but think ‘true’ to anyway]”
“[hashtagged post about whatever piece of media you’re engaging with]”
“[sharp and hilarious critique]”
“[endless quote conversation with somebody who is seriously out of their depth]”
“[deep cut reference I don’t understand but think ‘true’ to anyway]”
“[hashtagged post about whatever piece of media you’re engaging with]”
“[sharp and hilarious critique]”
“[endless quote conversation with somebody who is seriously out of their depth]”
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I don't know why Newsom's 2026 Ronald Reagan Day proclamation is suddenly going viral but for the record he has done this every year in office and I have the receipts for you. (I make this thread only to further point out that Gavin is a shitheel but also proclamations like this are widespread.)
February 13, 2026 at 10:57 PM
I don't know why Newsom's 2026 Ronald Reagan Day proclamation is suddenly going viral but for the record he has done this every year in office and I have the receipts for you. (I make this thread only to further point out that Gavin is a shitheel but also proclamations like this are widespread.)
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The @washingtonpost.com layoffs disproportionately affected union members of color, per data from the @postguild.bsky.social.
50% of Hispanic/Latino guild members, 45% of Black members, and 43% of Asian members were laid off, compared to 37% of white members.
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
50% of Hispanic/Latino guild members, 45% of Black members, and 43% of Asian members were laid off, compared to 37% of white members.
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
Washington Post layoffs disproportionately affected union members of color, preliminary Guild data shows
"We cannot ignore what this means for equity, representation, and the future of this organization."
www.niemanlab.org
February 13, 2026 at 10:48 PM
The @washingtonpost.com layoffs disproportionately affected union members of color, per data from the @postguild.bsky.social.
50% of Hispanic/Latino guild members, 45% of Black members, and 43% of Asian members were laid off, compared to 37% of white members.
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
50% of Hispanic/Latino guild members, 45% of Black members, and 43% of Asian members were laid off, compared to 37% of white members.
www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/wash...
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