Laura McKnight
lauramcknight.bsky.social
Laura McKnight
@lauramcknight.bsky.social
former scientist of all kinds, now Senior Director of the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program at University of Oregon

I mostly talk about parenting, pets, and food, but I amplify science and scientists I think are neat

[opinions are my own]
I love when she climbs on the stool to watch me cook
October 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Oops she melted
October 14, 2025 at 3:54 AM
She has been staring at the fire ever since I turned it on over 3 hours ago

I think it's cute but it's also funny to imagine she thinks she's watching a very boring TV show
October 14, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Oh I'm sorry is this YOUR bed? Pretty sure it's mine now
October 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Us doing crazy murder face (you can't tell I'm growling)

I figured flannel was appropriate for an ax-themed musical
October 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Omg honestly cannot recommend this show enough at the Oregon Contemporary Theater
October 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
I don't think there is anyone more excited than a dog who thinks you left for the day and just realized you are working from home
September 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I went to a Dungeon Crawler Carl book release party/costume contest/trivia night at a bookstore/bar and they were handing out these drinks. If you can't tell, they are CHOCK FULL of glitter and I'm a little concerned about what it will look like after it's gone through my digestive tract 🤔
September 24, 2025 at 5:16 AM
My kid got one of these for good behavior at school (7th grade) and I would like to advocate for this at my workplace too please
September 18, 2025 at 2:03 AM
"Mom I'm going to keep bringing you toys until you throw one"
September 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
This inspired me to finally get dressed today. Pulled it out of the dryer where it clearly sat too long 😅
September 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Squishy face + pointy elbows + grinchy toes
September 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
So fierce. Much jowl.
August 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Got this little bouquet from the flower stand up the road 🥰
August 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Pearl and I watching K Pop Demon Hunters on a sick day

(Kiddo is also off to the side, she requested no photos)
August 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Licking her (lamb)chops

The fence is supposed to be finished today so our DogTV time will hopefully be at an end soon!
August 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Suffering the indignity of the post-bath bandana
August 12, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Thanks! This is us 🥰
August 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ooh oooh I have one today! I've been such a slacker

(And they're from a man, no less! 😅)
August 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM
After they leave every day I have to take her outside to sniff everything. We repeat this ritual in the morning.

I call it her "perimeter time" (any Murderbot fans??)
August 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Thankfully she does not seem at all bothered by the rain
August 8, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I'm getting a new fence, and Ruby is very stressed by all the people in the yard, so I put on Dog TV for her
August 8, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Aww I have a Ruby too!

(Puppy Ruby on the left with her sister Ada)
August 3, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Words really cannot express how much of a positive impact this doofus has on my mental health
August 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I don't know y'all, do you think this dog wants tummy rubs?
July 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM