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 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
I love when she climbs on the stool to watch me cook
Oops she melted
October 14, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Oops she melted
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
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
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
I think it's cute but it's also funny to imagine she thinks she's watching a very boring TV show
Oh I'm sorry is this YOUR bed? Pretty sure it's mine now
October 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Oh I'm sorry is this YOUR bed? Pretty sure it's mine now
Us doing crazy murder face (you can't tell I'm growling)
I figured flannel was appropriate for an ax-themed musical
I figured flannel was appropriate for an ax-themed musical
October 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Us doing crazy murder face (you can't tell I'm growling)
I figured flannel was appropriate for an ax-themed musical
I figured flannel was appropriate for an ax-themed musical
Omg honestly cannot recommend this show enough at the Oregon Contemporary Theater
October 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Omg honestly cannot recommend this show enough at the Oregon Contemporary Theater
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 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
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
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 🤔
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
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
"Mom I'm going to keep bringing you toys until you throw one"
September 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
"Mom I'm going to keep bringing you toys until you throw one"
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
This inspired me to finally get dressed today. Pulled it out of the dryer where it clearly sat too long 😅
Squishy face + pointy elbows + grinchy toes
September 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Squishy face + pointy elbows + grinchy toes
So fierce. Much jowl.
August 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
So fierce. Much jowl.
Got this little bouquet from the flower stand up the road 🥰
August 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Got this little bouquet from the flower stand up the road 🥰
Pearl and I watching K Pop Demon Hunters on a sick day
(Kiddo is also off to the side, she requested no photos)
(Kiddo is also off to the side, she requested no photos)
August 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Pearl and I watching K Pop Demon Hunters on a sick day
(Kiddo is also off to the side, she requested no photos)
(Kiddo is also off to the side, she requested no photos)
Licking her (lamb)chops
The fence is supposed to be finished today so our DogTV time will hopefully be at an end soon!
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
Licking her (lamb)chops
The fence is supposed to be finished today so our DogTV time will hopefully be at an end soon!
The fence is supposed to be finished today so our DogTV time will hopefully be at an end soon!
Suffering the indignity of the post-bath bandana
August 12, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Suffering the indignity of the post-bath bandana
Thanks! This is us 🥰
August 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thanks! This is us 🥰
Ooh oooh I have one today! I've been such a slacker
(And they're from a man, no less! 😅)
(And they're from a man, no less! 😅)
August 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Ooh oooh I have one today! I've been such a slacker
(And they're from a man, no less! 😅)
(And they're from a man, no less! 😅)
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??)
I call it her "perimeter time" (any Murderbot fans??)
August 8, 2025 at 3:23 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??)
I call it her "perimeter time" (any Murderbot fans??)
Thankfully she does not seem at all bothered by the rain
August 8, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Thankfully she does not seem at all bothered by the rain
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
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
Aww I have a Ruby too!
(Puppy Ruby on the left with her sister Ada)
(Puppy Ruby on the left with her sister Ada)
August 3, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Aww I have a Ruby too!
(Puppy Ruby on the left with her sister Ada)
(Puppy Ruby on the left with her sister Ada)
Words really cannot express how much of a positive impact this doofus has on my mental health
August 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Words really cannot express how much of a positive impact this doofus has on my mental health
I don't know y'all, do you think this dog wants tummy rubs?
July 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I don't know y'all, do you think this dog wants tummy rubs?