Erin Sherman 🌱
@wearegonnafindout.bsky.social
Native plants (7b/65n Chesapeake rolling coastal plain)
Decarbonization, kittens, oddments
Working on building energy regulations at a big nonprofit; speaking for myself here
She/they
Decarbonization, kittens, oddments
Working on building energy regulations at a big nonprofit; speaking for myself here
She/they
Pinned
Up to 41 #nativeplants species sown 😳🌱 (a few out of frame here)
I'm considering a little post series extolling the virtues of easy beginner #nativeplants 🌱 for the Mid-Atlantic because in March or April, a bunch of new folks will careen into this hobby (it's like clockwork) and it might be handy to have said posts for quoting.
I'll thread them starting here.
I'll thread them starting here.
The simple joy of accidentally reflecting a bright light onto a surface and driving your kitten to distraction
December 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The simple joy of accidentally reflecting a bright light onto a surface and driving your kitten to distraction
The day has arrived! 🌱 #nativeplants
Pssst #nativeplants 🌱 gardeners in central MD
I'm hosting a seed share in Odenton on December 7. Message if you'd like the location. 💚🌻
I'm hosting a seed share in Odenton on December 7. Message if you'd like the location. 💚🌻
December 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
The day has arrived! 🌱 #nativeplants
Four friends identifying like 10 classic movies that they can schedule to watch on specific dates, e.g. Miss Congeniality on April 25
but will they?
but will they?
December 7, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Four friends identifying like 10 classic movies that they can schedule to watch on specific dates, e.g. Miss Congeniality on April 25
but will they?
but will they?
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If you're planning a workplace holiday party this is your sign to triple-check that everything served is properly labeled, friend just had to do an epi-pen
December 7, 2025 at 2:53 AM
If you're planning a workplace holiday party this is your sign to triple-check that everything served is properly labeled, friend just had to do an epi-pen
Rhodora! If the sages ask thee why
This charm is wasted on the earth and sky,
Tell them, dear, that, if eyes were made for seeing,
Then beauty is its own excuse for Being;
Why thou wert there, O rival of the rose!
I never thought to ask; I never knew ...
This charm is wasted on the earth and sky,
Tell them, dear, that, if eyes were made for seeing,
Then beauty is its own excuse for Being;
Why thou wert there, O rival of the rose!
I never thought to ask; I never knew ...
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Rhodora! If the sages ask thee why
This charm is wasted on the earth and sky,
Tell them, dear, that, if eyes were made for seeing,
Then beauty is its own excuse for Being;
Why thou wert there, O rival of the rose!
I never thought to ask; I never knew ...
This charm is wasted on the earth and sky,
Tell them, dear, that, if eyes were made for seeing,
Then beauty is its own excuse for Being;
Why thou wert there, O rival of the rose!
I never thought to ask; I never knew ...
I went to a memorial today and it made me realize that it's pretty likely everyone close to me will predecease me, so then I will have to administrate my own death in advance. Also the matter of not much remembering or mourning to contemplate. Where's my copy of Meditations and/or Hagakure 🫠
December 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I went to a memorial today and it made me realize that it's pretty likely everyone close to me will predecease me, so then I will have to administrate my own death in advance. Also the matter of not much remembering or mourning to contemplate. Where's my copy of Meditations and/or Hagakure 🫠
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The pitcher cries for water to carry
and a person for work that is real.
and a person for work that is real.
December 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The pitcher cries for water to carry
and a person for work that is real.
and a person for work that is real.
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Legit question for quant social science, does being a poaster lead to higher citations
December 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Legit question for quant social science, does being a poaster lead to higher citations
I have put the cute oversized rainbow stake lights along the edge of the garden path; I have wound the faux vine lights around the arbor; I have had mixed feelings about putting out lights at all because they're not good for birds
December 6, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I have put the cute oversized rainbow stake lights along the edge of the garden path; I have wound the faux vine lights around the arbor; I have had mixed feelings about putting out lights at all because they're not good for birds
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Tired: all this anti-vax activity and policy
Wired: vaccines cause adults
Inspired: also recognizing that neurodiversity is good, and building a more inclusive and accepting society with accommodations and opportunities for all
Wired: vaccines cause adults
Inspired: also recognizing that neurodiversity is good, and building a more inclusive and accepting society with accommodations and opportunities for all
December 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Tired: all this anti-vax activity and policy
Wired: vaccines cause adults
Inspired: also recognizing that neurodiversity is good, and building a more inclusive and accepting society with accommodations and opportunities for all
Wired: vaccines cause adults
Inspired: also recognizing that neurodiversity is good, and building a more inclusive and accepting society with accommodations and opportunities for all
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Highly recommend giving @boltsmag.org a follow! They are doing excellent and much needed reporting.
I'm not exaggerating when I say following @boltsmag.org rn will unlock money for our journalism.
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
A generous reader, @russ41.bsky.social, has offered to donate $1 for every 1-person increase to our follower count.
If you're not following @boltsmag.org yet, it'll directly help fund our reporting!
December 6, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Highly recommend giving @boltsmag.org a follow! They are doing excellent and much needed reporting.
My spouse was lying on the floor with a cat on his back, as he does, and he very carefully stood up 🐈🧘
December 6, 2025 at 1:42 AM
My spouse was lying on the floor with a cat on his back, as he does, and he very carefully stood up 🐈🧘
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Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
November 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Does anyone want a survivorship bias shortbread
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ACEEE recently worked with Alachua County, Florida to help revamp its energy efficiency program, which was at risk of losing its funding.
Now, it's becoming a countywide program lowering utility bills and increasing comfort and safety inside homes!
Now, it's becoming a countywide program lowering utility bills and increasing comfort and safety inside homes!
Florida County's Efficiency Program Cuts Energy Bills, Caps Rent
ACEEE recently worked with Alachua County, Florida to help revamp their rental housing energy efficiency program
www.aceee.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
ACEEE recently worked with Alachua County, Florida to help revamp its energy efficiency program, which was at risk of losing its funding.
Now, it's becoming a countywide program lowering utility bills and increasing comfort and safety inside homes!
Now, it's becoming a countywide program lowering utility bills and increasing comfort and safety inside homes!
Presented without comment: I told my spouse the NYS all-electric buildings law got delayed. He immediately asked, "is it Hochul's fault?"
December 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Presented without comment: I told my spouse the NYS all-electric buildings law got delayed. He immediately asked, "is it Hochul's fault?"
That feel when the executive session hasn't ended yet
December 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
That feel when the executive session hasn't ended yet
This animation had such a visceral effect on me as a kid. And I guess this movie was partially hand-drawn and partially digital. I wonder how the flame colors were done.
First, "feeding" anything to AI reminds me of Hexxus from FernGully
a cartoon character with a red light coming out of his chest is glowing in the dark .
Alt: Hexxus, essentially a malevolent anthropomorphic giant burning oil slick, burning bright and reveling in its power.
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
This animation had such a visceral effect on me as a kid. And I guess this movie was partially hand-drawn and partially digital. I wonder how the flame colors were done.
The new kitten has become aware of where the mouse sometimes goes
(yes there is unfortunately a mouse but! maybe the kitten will catch it)
(yes there is unfortunately a mouse but! maybe the kitten will catch it)
December 5, 2025 at 2:36 AM
The new kitten has become aware of where the mouse sometimes goes
(yes there is unfortunately a mouse but! maybe the kitten will catch it)
(yes there is unfortunately a mouse but! maybe the kitten will catch it)
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Just finished this painting of a branch, incidentally featuring a great spotted woodpecker! 😂
Watercolor on 30x40cm paper, 425g/m2 - but learned my lesson about trying to use anything but Arches. 🙃
#BirdArt #SciArt #ArtAdventCalendar
Watercolor on 30x40cm paper, 425g/m2 - but learned my lesson about trying to use anything but Arches. 🙃
#BirdArt #SciArt #ArtAdventCalendar
December 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Just finished this painting of a branch, incidentally featuring a great spotted woodpecker! 😂
Watercolor on 30x40cm paper, 425g/m2 - but learned my lesson about trying to use anything but Arches. 🙃
#BirdArt #SciArt #ArtAdventCalendar
Watercolor on 30x40cm paper, 425g/m2 - but learned my lesson about trying to use anything but Arches. 🙃
#BirdArt #SciArt #ArtAdventCalendar
When someone claims to care about truth, facts, science, etc, and then does this, you know that they just care about "looking reasonable" which has nothing at all to do with practicing reason
"Dems must pivot to energy affordability and also embrace nuclear power" is a take I've read several times just today, and not a single time did the author pause to contemplate the dissonance.
December 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
When someone claims to care about truth, facts, science, etc, and then does this, you know that they just care about "looking reasonable" which has nothing at all to do with practicing reason
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“Just a handful of races determine chamber control,” @spears.bsky.social said, “And when chambers in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Virginia flipped, those chambers actually then passed 100% clean energy policies.”
Could not be more proud to be a part of this team at @climatecabinet.org.
Could not be more proud to be a part of this team at @climatecabinet.org.
Inside the climate group working everywhere but DC: ‘You can still have huge wins’
Climate Cabinet supports candidates in state and city races as the federal government ignores the climate crisis
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
“Just a handful of races determine chamber control,” @spears.bsky.social said, “And when chambers in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Virginia flipped, those chambers actually then passed 100% clean energy policies.”
Could not be more proud to be a part of this team at @climatecabinet.org.
Could not be more proud to be a part of this team at @climatecabinet.org.
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Anyone know which case this is from?
UPDATE: The Trump-Vance admin admits DOGE likely used AI to rewrite regulations at HUD.
This unreliable technology should not be used to change policies that affect the lives of millions without oversight. We will continue to hold the admin accountable in court.
This unreliable technology should not be used to change policies that affect the lives of millions without oversight. We will continue to hold the admin accountable in court.
December 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Anyone know which case this is from?
December 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM