Snailspace
@ehwells.bsky.social
Ecologist, mom, wife, possessed of a greyhound, accidental gardener, puns are my jam.
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I stored my kids’ sex ed textbook on the same shelf as our D&D manuals and now boyfriend pointed out it looks like I’m in the middle of a puberty-themed RPG.
January 12, 2026 at 1:53 AM
I stored my kids’ sex ed textbook on the same shelf as our D&D manuals and now boyfriend pointed out it looks like I’m in the middle of a puberty-themed RPG.
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Dems need to start running right now on a platform of "This is what we are going to do to fix **all of this** and here's why each of our decisions conforms with established law and is informed by the evidence of recent misuse."
Democrats who want to abolish ice should start introducing legislation to roll back the creation of DHS. It was a specific post 9/11 law that combined previously extant functions into a single new department. Let’s start getting that model legislation out there. (Is it already?)
January 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Dems need to start running right now on a platform of "This is what we are going to do to fix **all of this** and here's why each of our decisions conforms with established law and is informed by the evidence of recent misuse."
This young-looking male turkey and a friend (not pictured) have been hanging out in my work's parking lot for a few weeks. It is sort of silly how much it cheers me up to see them.
January 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
This young-looking male turkey and a friend (not pictured) have been hanging out in my work's parking lot for a few weeks. It is sort of silly how much it cheers me up to see them.
I know what dogs like
I know what hounds want
I know what dogs like
Dogs like, dogs like TREATS
I know what hounds want
I know what dogs like
Dogs like, dogs like TREATS
January 9, 2026 at 12:44 AM
I know what dogs like
I know what hounds want
I know what dogs like
Dogs like, dogs like TREATS
I know what hounds want
I know what dogs like
Dogs like, dogs like TREATS
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Let's talk about generative AI, contaminated information, and rhubarb.
Once upon a time, Europe was at war.
Food was scarce, and the government of the quote-unquote United Kingdom looked for alternatives. 1/
Once upon a time, Europe was at war.
Food was scarce, and the government of the quote-unquote United Kingdom looked for alternatives. 1/
January 6, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Let's talk about generative AI, contaminated information, and rhubarb.
Once upon a time, Europe was at war.
Food was scarce, and the government of the quote-unquote United Kingdom looked for alternatives. 1/
Once upon a time, Europe was at war.
Food was scarce, and the government of the quote-unquote United Kingdom looked for alternatives. 1/
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what u have to understand is that working on my novel, answering dms, and answering emails all cost 1 spell slot but posting? Posting is a cantrip
January 7, 2026 at 5:55 AM
what u have to understand is that working on my novel, answering dms, and answering emails all cost 1 spell slot but posting? Posting is a cantrip
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One guy tried, unsuccessfully, to blow up a plane with a bomb in his sneakers, and everybody had to take off their shoes at the airport for the next 20 years.
Chatbots have a collective body count equal to Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez, and they're trying to put them in schools.
Chatbots have a collective body count equal to Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez, and they're trying to put them in schools.
30 years ago they were like we have to ban song lyrics for the children but it’s full steam ahead for the here’s how to do drugs until you die machine
“ChatGPT started coaching Sam on how to take drugs, recover from them and plan further binges. It gave him specific doses of illegal substances, and in one chat, it wrote, ‘Hell yes—let’s go full trippy mode’”
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
www.sfgate.com/tech/article...
January 6, 2026 at 1:37 AM
One guy tried, unsuccessfully, to blow up a plane with a bomb in his sneakers, and everybody had to take off their shoes at the airport for the next 20 years.
Chatbots have a collective body count equal to Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez, and they're trying to put them in schools.
Chatbots have a collective body count equal to Richard "The Night Stalker" Ramirez, and they're trying to put them in schools.
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The most fucked up thing is that we don't even need oil anymore, not really.
January 4, 2026 at 4:19 AM
The most fucked up thing is that we don't even need oil anymore, not really.
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Respite…
I like to think this sign maker knew exactly what they were doing:
I like to think this sign maker knew exactly what they were doing:
January 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Respite…
I like to think this sign maker knew exactly what they were doing:
I like to think this sign maker knew exactly what they were doing:
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AAAAAAAAAAAAHHH I finally found another Attidops nickersoni! 😍 Found the first 2 years ago, had been looking ever since with no luck. These silly tiny children like longleaf pine bark, or, in my 2 experiences, cypress bark. Just little flat stripy children 🤎
#EmotionalSupportSpood 🧪
#EmotionalSupportSpood 🧪
January 4, 2026 at 12:23 AM
AAAAAAAAAAAAHHH I finally found another Attidops nickersoni! 😍 Found the first 2 years ago, had been looking ever since with no luck. These silly tiny children like longleaf pine bark, or, in my 2 experiences, cypress bark. Just little flat stripy children 🤎
#EmotionalSupportSpood 🧪
#EmotionalSupportSpood 🧪
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In Marin County, flooding left motorists stranded and kayakers paddling Saturday in areas where bicyclists usually pedaled. The high tides prompted a coastal flood advisory in effect through 2 p.m. Sunday for much of the Bay Area and Central Coast.
📷: @stephenlamphoto.bsky.social/S.F. Chronicle
📷: @stephenlamphoto.bsky.social/S.F. Chronicle
January 4, 2026 at 12:56 AM
In Marin County, flooding left motorists stranded and kayakers paddling Saturday in areas where bicyclists usually pedaled. The high tides prompted a coastal flood advisory in effect through 2 p.m. Sunday for much of the Bay Area and Central Coast.
📷: @stephenlamphoto.bsky.social/S.F. Chronicle
📷: @stephenlamphoto.bsky.social/S.F. Chronicle
To encourage Eldest to finish their last thank-you note, spouse announced he was going to stand next to them and do a flailing dad dance to the music in his head until they finished writing.
Note was done in under 50 seconds. The power of parental mortification as a motivator continues unabated.
Note was done in under 50 seconds. The power of parental mortification as a motivator continues unabated.
January 3, 2026 at 1:43 AM
To encourage Eldest to finish their last thank-you note, spouse announced he was going to stand next to them and do a flailing dad dance to the music in his head until they finished writing.
Note was done in under 50 seconds. The power of parental mortification as a motivator continues unabated.
Note was done in under 50 seconds. The power of parental mortification as a motivator continues unabated.
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2025 was unrelenting and awful and, thankfully, is over today. To mark the end of my contractual work with this year, I requested an exit interview with HR. Here it is in full. dansinker.com/posts/2025-1...
2025: The Exit Interview | dansinker.com
dansinker.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
2025 was unrelenting and awful and, thankfully, is over today. To mark the end of my contractual work with this year, I requested an exit interview with HR. Here it is in full. dansinker.com/posts/2025-1...
DOG NO DON'T TRY TO EAT A JUMPING SPIDER WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU
December 31, 2025 at 12:41 AM
DOG NO DON'T TRY TO EAT A JUMPING SPIDER WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU
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Captive bred sunflower stars (Pycnopodia helianthoides) successfully released into Monterey Bay for the first time! This species has been more or less extirpated south of Washington since the 2014 outbreak of sea star wasting disease.🧪🦑
Sunflower star recovery project in California hits major milestone
Their return could help reverse a decade of kelp forest die-offs along the coast.
www.sfgate.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Captive bred sunflower stars (Pycnopodia helianthoides) successfully released into Monterey Bay for the first time! This species has been more or less extirpated south of Washington since the 2014 outbreak of sea star wasting disease.🧪🦑
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You ready for our 2026 Valentines??
The art is ready for ya 😍
As with everything on our shop, sales of these valentines support @skypeascientist.bsky.social!
This year's cards were designed by Philly artist @aprilfinfrock.bsky.social! Obsessed with how these turned out.
order at SquidFacts.net
The art is ready for ya 😍
As with everything on our shop, sales of these valentines support @skypeascientist.bsky.social!
This year's cards were designed by Philly artist @aprilfinfrock.bsky.social! Obsessed with how these turned out.
order at SquidFacts.net
December 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
You ready for our 2026 Valentines??
The art is ready for ya 😍
As with everything on our shop, sales of these valentines support @skypeascientist.bsky.social!
This year's cards were designed by Philly artist @aprilfinfrock.bsky.social! Obsessed with how these turned out.
order at SquidFacts.net
The art is ready for ya 😍
As with everything on our shop, sales of these valentines support @skypeascientist.bsky.social!
This year's cards were designed by Philly artist @aprilfinfrock.bsky.social! Obsessed with how these turned out.
order at SquidFacts.net
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Gingerbread 2025 Dumpster 🔥
December 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Gingerbread 2025 Dumpster 🔥
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December 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Happy holidays! Pigeons make milk, and I hope this fact fills you with joy and concern during this festive time of year
December 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Happy holidays! Pigeons make milk, and I hope this fact fills you with joy and concern during this festive time of year
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Pink Ghost Pipe plant at my hometown, Logy Bay, #Newfoundland Canada. Ghost Pipes are most commonly white, but some have pink or even red colouration. Pic from a couple of years ago, in August.
#wildflower #flower #botany #plants #fungifriends
#wildflower #flower #botany #plants #fungifriends
December 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Pink Ghost Pipe plant at my hometown, Logy Bay, #Newfoundland Canada. Ghost Pipes are most commonly white, but some have pink or even red colouration. Pic from a couple of years ago, in August.
#wildflower #flower #botany #plants #fungifriends
#wildflower #flower #botany #plants #fungifriends
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Endangered Species Act Under Threat!
Final hours to comment!
Endangered Species Act regulations comment period ends Monday 12/22 at 11:59 pm ET.
Easy-to-use comment guide with direct links to comment: shorturl.at/NL623
Final hours to comment!
Endangered Species Act regulations comment period ends Monday 12/22 at 11:59 pm ET.
Easy-to-use comment guide with direct links to comment: shorturl.at/NL623
December 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Endangered Species Act Under Threat!
Final hours to comment!
Endangered Species Act regulations comment period ends Monday 12/22 at 11:59 pm ET.
Easy-to-use comment guide with direct links to comment: shorturl.at/NL623
Final hours to comment!
Endangered Species Act regulations comment period ends Monday 12/22 at 11:59 pm ET.
Easy-to-use comment guide with direct links to comment: shorturl.at/NL623
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Focaccia for Winter Solstice Kalamata olives, onion, garlic, rosemary, branches, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, sesame seeds, yellow pepper, and Parmesan cheese
December 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Focaccia for Winter Solstice Kalamata olives, onion, garlic, rosemary, branches, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, sesame seeds, yellow pepper, and Parmesan cheese
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On the first night of winter, St. Nautilus flies through the air, pelting good children with candy and dousing the naughty ones in ink.
December 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
On the first night of winter, St. Nautilus flies through the air, pelting good children with candy and dousing the naughty ones in ink.