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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 11h

I want to go!

Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 4d

My library now has several L.A. Theatre Works full cast recordings! Of course I started with the plays I did scenes from in THAR 101 in undergrad.

I recall a shockingly large amount of the "don't hang back with the brutes" monologue (given I memorized in spring 1998 and haven't performed it since).

A young white woman reflected in a shattered mirror. Text on the image reads "L.A. Theatre Works. Tennessee Williams. The Glass Menagerie. Calista Flockhart, Julie, Harris, John Goodman, directed by Gordon House.

Images of a man and a woman separated by tracks. Text on the image reads "L.A. Theatre Works. Tennessee Williams. A Streetcar Named Desire. Vincent D'Onofrio, Glenne Headly, directed by Martin Jenkins.

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 5d

Currently enjoying the sipping bourbon I bought from Paul Bee distillery during my visit to Fredericksburg, TX last weekend.

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 6d

Yeah. But also...of all the scents to choose!!!

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 6d

I just spit out my water!

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 6d

In case you're in my circle of followers who don't know what that inspired that last repost.
*waves at most of the developmental biologists and my DH*

Emily C. Hughes @emilyhughes.bsky.social · 6d

no no the publishing industry is doing fine, why do you ask

A screenshot from Publisher's Lunch:
Jennifer L. Armentrout and Hellmann's
In a promotion designed for BookTok enjoyment, Jennifer L. Armentrout’s just-published THE PRIMAL OF BLOOD AND BONE is available in a special, limited-edition "garlic-scented copy, infused with Hellmann’s Garlic Aioli to create a one-of-a-kind, Craven-proof book." They explain: "This exclusive edition is printed with garlic-infused ink, designed to ward off Armentrout’s bloodthirsty monsters, the Craven. While humans may dread garlic breath, Hellmann’s has cleverly transformed this social faux pas into an unexpected – and delicious – form of supernatural protection."

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 6d

*standing ovation*

The Midnight Society @midnightpals.bsky.social · 6d

Jennifer Armentraut: Submitted for the approval of the midnight society, i call this the tale of the scone of stone and bone
King: what's that smell?
Armentraut: oh you mean that garlic smell?
Armentraut: that patented Hellmans original mouth-watering garlic aioli smell?
King:
King: yeah that smell

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 6d

Every time this crosses my feed I keep checking the calendar to make sure it isn't April 1st.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 7d

We should all lead a life as interesting and useful

www.npr.org/2025/10/01/4...

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91

Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

www.npr.org

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 7d

😥

Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 7d

Jane Goodall's work insisting, with evidence from her brilliant and tenacious fieldwork, that we were not so separate from animals, and they were much more like us than the Eurocentric theorists asserted, was so important.

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 7d

*adds to watch list for when I restart Netflix*

Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 8d

After averaging 7-8 books/month this year, I only managed to finish 3 this month. It's been a rough September.

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 10d

This photo is amazing.

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 14d

Student (today): "I don't understand why I did so poorly on the exam. I had ChatGTP give me practice questions and I got them all right."
Me (with patience): You didn't feel like the problems from lecture, workshop, and the textbook were enough practice.
Student: Oh, I didn't do those.

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 15d

Congrats to Bill Nye!!!

I will never forget the amazing talk he gave at the National Science Teachers Association meeting back in 2013.

Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 15d

Your favorite scientist’s favorite scientist has been honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star! 🌟🤩

Thank you, PBS, for teaching us to embrace the joy of science with our friend Bill Nye the Science Guy 🧡🧪

www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/b...

Bill Nye honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Television host and engineer Bill Nye was honor with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday.

www.nbclosangeles.com

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 16d

I got so tired of this that I no longer open the door unless we have a scheduled appointment or are expecting a delivery or visitor. There have been a couple lately who shout "I know your in there" and knock again or "Fine, don't answer, but have a nice day anyway."

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 16d

Yup.

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 17d

Sending love your way.

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 17d

It's so good Bree!!!!

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 17d

Initiation ritual complete! I'm now in @mostlybree.kitrocha.com's focaccia cult. 😁

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 18d

The Scandalous Letters of V and J

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 18d

The first student to come to Genetics Exam 1 review office hours yesterday just popped in to give me a high five in celebration of her perfect score.

Over 24 hours later and I'm still riding that high.

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 19d

"Every white knight needed a deadly black sword at his back" is one of my favorite book quotes.

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Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 19d

I regret that I am not tech savvy enough to put a clip of Priscilla saying that at the top of my course in Blackboard.

Beth P @pickettphd.bsky.social · 19d

"The genetics be genetic-ing."

😂😂😂

Smartypants @smartypantsshow.bsky.social · 20d

🚨 The season two finale of Smartypants is out now on Dropout!

Featuring host Rekha Shankar, and speakers: Anna Garcia, @chrisgrace.com, and Priscilla Davies!

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