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@strawberrychemist

Laboratory Informatics Scientist and QA Engineer. Analytical chemist in a past life. Learning to live with MS. https://outofspec.bearblog.dev/

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I was shopping for long hook poles for reach blinds along my stairwell and was reminded it was Mar10 day.

10.03.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Nationwide Book Ban Bill Has Been Introduced in the House of Representatives Hours after the State of the Union address, House republicans introduced legislation banning LGBTQ+ books from public schools nationwide.

Being LGBTQIA is not an "adult" topic and should not be hidden from kids. Access to diverse narratives is vital for understanding and acceptance, and excluding books fosters misinformation and stigma. Supporting inclusive education is crucial for future generations.

bookriot.com/hr7661-book-...

10.03.2026 16:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The view from the rooftop of my house in Philadelphia.

I’m very tired.

10.03.2026 14:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The developer of Honcho was receiving complaints that their game doesn't have an option to play as a male character, which 'ruins the immersion'.

So the developer created Mr. Tofu, a sentient block of tofu that the players can choose over the female character.

I love this so much.

10.03.2026 01:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Track my boys as they drive across the country.

05.03.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My dog, Kepler, toured the Grand Canyon today.

04.03.2026 03:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Me in 2026 so far

03.03.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Back on the east coast and working with a beautiful winter view.

03.03.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Going through some old Crusader Kings 3 notes I left years ago. This game is wild.

'Already married twice, both husbands died in battle. Three children. Very stressed, irritable and flagellant. Dynastic kinslayer. Loves to duel. Children probably illegitimate.'

26.02.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yesterday: Life is great, walking like a pro!
Today: Texting my partner like, 'Hello, please come retrieve your wobbly partner from the coffee shop before she meets pavement'

MS randomly shows up in my CNS and starts wrecking the place. Doesn't clean up its mess. I can't help but laugh about it.

24.02.2026 20:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Learning to Create Real Things as a 3D Modeler for Games Late last year, I had the opportunity to build on my 3D modeling skills I used for game development to create real objects that solve real-world problems.

So anyway, the games industry is crumbling, I'm trying to figure out what skills are transferable to other careers, and I recently learned how I could use my modeling skills for making Real Things that Solve Real Problems.

23.02.2026 00:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Taking the train from Los Angeles to San Jose. We get a roomette, relax, and enjoy the views.

21.02.2026 00:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s finally cold enough in SoCal where I can invoke my superpower and knit stuff to keep myself warm.

19.02.2026 17:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
CHICKEN FOR 2026
CHICKEN FOR 2026 YouTube video by aGFDSumo

The latest Midnight Sumo intro brings me joy because:

1. Random Commander Riker cameo
2. My perfect pink price Ura engaging in fisticuffs

www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9ks...

16.02.2026 21:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I will miss you Pasadena, CA.

14.02.2026 23:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's three days until Valentine's Day which is a good enough reason to post clips from the most Garashir episode of Deep Space Nine

11.02.2026 23:18 πŸ‘ 403 πŸ” 68 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 4

I'm recovering from this flare a bit every day which is the most I could ask for. I didn't know I could sleep so hard and for so long.

Hopefully I'll be well enough to be useful for our move to Philadelphia. Looking forward to starting a new chapter.

It's been a wild few weeks...

11.02.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What he didn't tell me was that he planned on proposing between the observatory and the Astronomer's Monument.

It was a perfect day at one of our favorite places. I said yes.

11.02.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

When I was discharged my gait was unsteady. My partner had to spoil a birthday surprise that he hired a photographer to take family photos of us at the Griffith Observatory. I would have said no to the trip otherwise.

11.02.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It's been a wild few weeks...

I woke up one morning and most of my left side felt like it fell asleep and wouldn't recover from the pins and needles feeling. I had to spend a week in the hospital. Ultimately the doctors told me, 'Happy Birthday, you have Multiple Sclerosis.'

11.02.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for your posts about Starfleet Academy - they are fun to read.

11.02.2026 14:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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in light of today's "The Big Game", it is my pleasure to report that avgn's football rant is highly compatible with laura palmer's theme

08.02.2026 19:37 πŸ‘ 3784 πŸ” 1842 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 21

You think Starfleet Academy is woke because it has lesbians. I think Starfleet Academy is woke because they just did an episode about recognizing the colonialist attitudes underlying their white savior complex and pivoting to center the experience of a marginalized group instead. We are not the same

01.02.2026 07:06 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

I was already pretty sure I saw the end of my 12+ year career in games come to an end, but now it feels certain.

30.01.2026 18:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Adding getting a lumbar puncture to my list of life experiences.

Gonna watch Spinal Tap when I get home.

30.01.2026 01:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Man with giant tuna at opening day of fish market makes me happy too.

29.01.2026 05:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the few things bringing me joy during my hospital stay is the delighted look on this kid’s face as he greets and accepts gifts from Hoshoryu.

29.01.2026 05:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I want speed music compositions based on the sounds of MRI.

28.01.2026 12:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I can now add getting a two hour MRI at 2am to my list of life experiences.

Just when you thought the MRI couldn’t sound more obnoxious, the MRI tells you to hold its beer.

28.01.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I've been running Linux while at work and really happy that I haven't run into any issues so far. When it just works, it's great and not nearly as distracting as Windows.

It only took months of my partner constantly talking about Linux for me to give it a shot, but I'm pretty sold.

27.01.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0