Shawn Doherty
@shawndoherty.bsky.social
He/Him, Level 5 Magic Judge, Draft Aficionado, Child of the '80s, MatSci Ph.D.
An iconic image that I was excited to turn into a cross stitch project. I think the mat brings out the green in the background.
February 11, 2026 at 1:02 AM
An iconic image that I was excited to turn into a cross stitch project. I think the mat brings out the green in the background.
When I was getting my new cross stitch projects framed, I had an older one reframed. Here’s the Sapphire Medallion.
February 9, 2026 at 12:05 AM
When I was getting my new cross stitch projects framed, I had an older one reframed. Here’s the Sapphire Medallion.
Finally got my last few cross stitch projects framed. I think they all turned out great! I’ll post them all in the next week, but I’ll start with the most recent one: Aeolipile
February 5, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Finally got my last few cross stitch projects framed. I think they all turned out great! I’ll post them all in the next week, but I’ll start with the most recent one: Aeolipile
Started a new cross stitch project. Working from the upper left portion of the pattern. Can you tell what it’ll be yet?
January 27, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Started a new cross stitch project. Working from the upper left portion of the pattern. Can you tell what it’ll be yet?
This is a place that's provides a nice place for local youth in Lexington, including some of my nieces. I was happy to offer them some support and share their message.
(and I heard they have great donuts too!)
gofund.me/17656cc96
(and I heard they have great donuts too!)
gofund.me/17656cc96
Donate to Support Safe Spaces for Lexington's Youth, organized by Donut Dungeon
We are the Donut Dungeon in Lexington Kentucky, we set out to create a third p… Donut Dungeon needs your support for Support Safe Spaces for Lexington's Youth
gofund.me
January 24, 2026 at 6:14 PM
This is a place that's provides a nice place for local youth in Lexington, including some of my nieces. I was happy to offer them some support and share their message.
(and I heard they have great donuts too!)
gofund.me/17656cc96
(and I heard they have great donuts too!)
gofund.me/17656cc96
Finished! The final push on this project went much faster than I had thought. Super excited with how it turned out. I've posted the original Aeolipile so you can compare them.
Now time to figure out the next one...
Now time to figure out the next one...
January 7, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Finished! The final push on this project went much faster than I had thought. Super excited with how it turned out. I've posted the original Aeolipile so you can compare them.
Now time to figure out the next one...
Now time to figure out the next one...
Over the holiday break I had time to work on my cross stitch project while hanging out with family. Got quite a bit done and I think I’m on the home stretch.
January 3, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Over the holiday break I had time to work on my cross stitch project while hanging out with family. Got quite a bit done and I think I’m on the home stretch.
At the start of the pandemic, I started walking 10,000 steps per day to keep myself active. I ramped that number up to 15K steps per day by the start of 2021. 2025 was the 5th year I've had this goal. I only missed that target 3 times last year and 19 in the 5 years (over 28.3 million steps).
January 3, 2026 at 4:05 AM
At the start of the pandemic, I started walking 10,000 steps per day to keep myself active. I ramped that number up to 15K steps per day by the start of 2021. 2025 was the 5th year I've had this goal. I only missed that target 3 times last year and 19 in the 5 years (over 28.3 million steps).
I had taken a break from my cross stitch project during the middle of the year, but picked it up in the Fall. Still not finished with the lower right section, but wanted to get an update photo.
December 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
I had taken a break from my cross stitch project during the middle of the year, but picked it up in the Fall. Still not finished with the lower right section, but wanted to get an update photo.
After playing 3 days of BO3 Sealed, I was able to qualify for the Arena Champs.
Went 4-0 in Play-In with R/W/g Lessons
Went 7-2 in Qualifier - Day 1 with B/W Airbend
Went 4-1 in Qualifier - Day 2 with 5-color Simic
Went 4-0 in Play-In with R/W/g Lessons
Went 7-2 in Qualifier - Day 1 with B/W Airbend
Went 4-1 in Qualifier - Day 2 with 5-color Simic
December 14, 2025 at 7:35 PM
After playing 3 days of BO3 Sealed, I was able to qualify for the Arena Champs.
Went 4-0 in Play-In with R/W/g Lessons
Went 7-2 in Qualifier - Day 1 with B/W Airbend
Went 4-1 in Qualifier - Day 2 with 5-color Simic
Went 4-0 in Play-In with R/W/g Lessons
Went 7-2 in Qualifier - Day 1 with B/W Airbend
Went 4-1 in Qualifier - Day 2 with 5-color Simic
Too late to get me, RFKJr!
September 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Too late to get me, RFKJr!
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I don’t have many people in my social group still in the grad school bracket, but it’s still worth sharing.
Essential reading for grad students, even if they often go without saying: Caroline Boudoux's 12 tips from "It Goes Without Saying" for a happier PhD journey, via @technologyreview.com:
The 12 things I wish I’d known in grad school
Here’s the practical advice nobody gave me before I started my PhD.
www.technologyreview.com
July 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I don’t have many people in my social group still in the grad school bracket, but it’s still worth sharing.
Reposted by Shawn Doherty
CAMP Rehoboth started as a safe haven during the AIDS crisis. Today, it’s still expanding services and defending LGBTQ+ rights, including for trans Delawareans.
Our Delaware: CAMP Rehoboth
CAMP Rehoboth has served as a pillar for the LGBTQ+ community for more than 30 years, offering one of the earliest open meeting spaces.
spotlightdelaware.org
July 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
CAMP Rehoboth started as a safe haven during the AIDS crisis. Today, it’s still expanding services and defending LGBTQ+ rights, including for trans Delawareans.
Hm, it looks like MTG Worlds 2025 and 2026 will take place 2 months apart. Am I reading that right?
June 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hm, it looks like MTG Worlds 2025 and 2026 will take place 2 months apart. Am I reading that right?
Sad that my opponent conceded before I could assign 10,002 points of damage to them.
June 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Sad that my opponent conceded before I could assign 10,002 points of damage to them.
40 years ago (aka middle of my childhood): I started humming each song as I read through the entire list.
June 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
40 years ago (aka middle of my childhood): I started humming each song as I read through the entire list.
They Might Be Giants – Doctor Worm
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
youtu.be
May 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Hm, this is not what I expected for Denver in mid-April. Better pack some shorts for the the Spotlight Series.
April 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Hm, this is not what I expected for Denver in mid-April. Better pack some shorts for the the Spotlight Series.
After 3 months, I have finally finished the lower left portion of my Aeolipile cross stitch.
April 1, 2025 at 1:21 AM
After 3 months, I have finally finished the lower left portion of my Aeolipile cross stitch.
Reposted by Shawn Doherty
Stand up for LGBTQ+ Youth in Delaware. Join us for this Ally training at the Lewes Public Library on Sunday! More info at sussexpride.org @transitionsde.bsky.social | @camprehoboth.bsky.social |
#DelawareLGBTQYouth #SussexPrideYouth #SussexPrideAdvocacy #SussexPrideVolunteers
#DelawareLGBTQYouth #SussexPrideYouth #SussexPrideAdvocacy #SussexPrideVolunteers
March 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Stand up for LGBTQ+ Youth in Delaware. Join us for this Ally training at the Lewes Public Library on Sunday! More info at sussexpride.org @transitionsde.bsky.social | @camprehoboth.bsky.social |
#DelawareLGBTQYouth #SussexPrideYouth #SussexPrideAdvocacy #SussexPrideVolunteers
#DelawareLGBTQYouth #SussexPrideYouth #SussexPrideAdvocacy #SussexPrideVolunteers
Looking at the MSRP of MTG booster packs over time and adjusting for inflation, packs have historically cost ~$6.25 in 2025 dollars for almost every price change.
March 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Looking at the MSRP of MTG booster packs over time and adjusting for inflation, packs have historically cost ~$6.25 in 2025 dollars for almost every price change.
A great campaign for an important project!
I'm giving away EVERY Masters set EVER! It's Masters Masters!
I'm giving TEN PEOPLE each one box of Masters from the entire history of Masters sets as a thank you!
Just donate in multiples of $4.00 to
@translifeline.bsky.social until Feb 15 at 11am PST!
Donate---> give.translifeline.org/tolarian
I'm giving TEN PEOPLE each one box of Masters from the entire history of Masters sets as a thank you!
Just donate in multiples of $4.00 to
@translifeline.bsky.social until Feb 15 at 11am PST!
Donate---> give.translifeline.org/tolarian
February 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
A great campaign for an important project!
Reposted by Shawn Doherty
Hello! I’m looking for work, ideally in an editor role. It’s been an honor to work with so many talented professionals, and a pleasure to meet so many amazing community members, in my 19 years at BioWare. I’m so grateful to all of you.
January 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Hello! I’m looking for work, ideally in an editor role. It’s been an honor to work with so many talented professionals, and a pleasure to meet so many amazing community members, in my 19 years at BioWare. I’m so grateful to all of you.
Reposted by Shawn Doherty
I'm now looking for a new writing/narrative position. It's been a privilege to work with so many amazing devs over my 20 years at BioWare, and I will cherish the memories of the wonderful folks in the community I've met along the way. Thank you all.
January 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I'm now looking for a new writing/narrative position. It's been a privilege to work with so many amazing devs over my 20 years at BioWare, and I will cherish the memories of the wonderful folks in the community I've met along the way. Thank you all.