Mel
@doctormel7.bsky.social
Sometimes I do science things. PhD. (she/her) 🏳️🌈
Dear public bathroom designers,
Stop putting hand dryers next to the baby changing tables. Kthanks.
Sincerely,
Mom of an infant who is terrified of the loud noise
Stop putting hand dryers next to the baby changing tables. Kthanks.
Sincerely,
Mom of an infant who is terrified of the loud noise
November 8, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Dear public bathroom designers,
Stop putting hand dryers next to the baby changing tables. Kthanks.
Sincerely,
Mom of an infant who is terrified of the loud noise
Stop putting hand dryers next to the baby changing tables. Kthanks.
Sincerely,
Mom of an infant who is terrified of the loud noise
Breathing a huge sigh of relief tonight. Thank you, Virginia.
November 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Breathing a huge sigh of relief tonight. Thank you, Virginia.
Nothing describes the feeling of uneasiness that comes with introducing your baby to allergens…
October 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Nothing describes the feeling of uneasiness that comes with introducing your baby to allergens…
Not me dancing to a Huggies commercial cuz they played a Ludacris song and showing off my millennial roots to my baby.
a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue dress is dancing in a hallway .
ALT: a little girl wearing sunglasses and a blue dress is dancing in a hallway .
media.tenor.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Not me dancing to a Huggies commercial cuz they played a Ludacris song and showing off my millennial roots to my baby.
Check out my friend James’ new Etsy shop, NamesbyCelticknots! He draws names and words using interlocking Celtic knots that can come colored in, or without color so you can enjoy coloring it yourself!
www.etsy.com/shop/Namesby...
www.etsy.com/shop/Namesby...
www.etsy.com
June 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Check out my friend James’ new Etsy shop, NamesbyCelticknots! He draws names and words using interlocking Celtic knots that can come colored in, or without color so you can enjoy coloring it yourself!
www.etsy.com/shop/Namesby...
www.etsy.com/shop/Namesby...
The SEC softball tournament has been 🔥 and it’s only the second round! These games have been incredible to watch!
May 7, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The SEC softball tournament has been 🔥 and it’s only the second round! These games have been incredible to watch!
Giving away my collection of original Scary Krystal #WynonnaEarp prints! We don’t have a good place for these anymore and I’d love to give them to an #Earper in North America! DM me!
Included: Emily Andras, 2 Wynonna, Waverly, Dolls, Jeremy, Rosita, and Bobo (damage on the bottom left).
Included: Emily Andras, 2 Wynonna, Waverly, Dolls, Jeremy, Rosita, and Bobo (damage on the bottom left).
April 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Giving away my collection of original Scary Krystal #WynonnaEarp prints! We don’t have a good place for these anymore and I’d love to give them to an #Earper in North America! DM me!
Included: Emily Andras, 2 Wynonna, Waverly, Dolls, Jeremy, Rosita, and Bobo (damage on the bottom left).
Included: Emily Andras, 2 Wynonna, Waverly, Dolls, Jeremy, Rosita, and Bobo (damage on the bottom left).
Just used a twist tie to fix our microwave door latch! And all before my morning coffee.
a man standing next to a plane with the words just call me mcgyver written on the bottom
ALT: a man standing next to a plane with the words just call me mcgyver written on the bottom
media.tenor.com
March 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Just used a twist tie to fix our microwave door latch! And all before my morning coffee.
The job market is ROUGH. As a laid off former federal contractor, it’s been really really difficult to find a role. And even when I do, I’ve either heard nothing back, or been contacted by a recruiter and then ghosted after I answer back.
So, happy to say I’ve applied to work at Costco.
So, happy to say I’ve applied to work at Costco.
February 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The job market is ROUGH. As a laid off former federal contractor, it’s been really really difficult to find a role. And even when I do, I’ve either heard nothing back, or been contacted by a recruiter and then ghosted after I answer back.
So, happy to say I’ve applied to work at Costco.
So, happy to say I’ve applied to work at Costco.
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Good lord.
On Friday night, HHS ordered CDC to take down all flu vaccine campaign materials from its website. Materials are starting to come down.
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
February 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Good lord.
And the terrible calls begin already
February 9, 2025 at 11:46 PM
And the terrible calls begin already
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The cruelty is the point 🤠
How the fuck are you supposed to find a missing trans kid without using the name they would be using for themselves?
New — The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) was told this week by DOJ that they'd lose their funding if the org didn't remove any mentions of LGBTQIA+ issues from their public materials, I've learned. Staff were told they need to deadname trans kids in their reports to comply.
February 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The cruelty is the point 🤠
Hey @markwarner.bsky.social, what are you, Gerry Connolly, and Tim Kaine doing about this illegal suspension of funds? Isn’t it Congress’ job to handle money? It’s really tough now to pay my bills, get groceries, and take care of my prenatal care without a paycheck thanks to all these freezes.
January 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hey @markwarner.bsky.social, what are you, Gerry Connolly, and Tim Kaine doing about this illegal suspension of funds? Isn’t it Congress’ job to handle money? It’s really tough now to pay my bills, get groceries, and take care of my prenatal care without a paycheck thanks to all these freezes.
As someone who relied on grants to pay my rent and bills in graduate school, these are vital funding methods to support those doing the real research in medicine, science, and health. I wouldn’t have been able to develop methods that help identify illicit and dangerous drug compounds without grants.
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:08 PM
As someone who relied on grants to pay my rent and bills in graduate school, these are vital funding methods to support those doing the real research in medicine, science, and health. I wouldn’t have been able to develop methods that help identify illicit and dangerous drug compounds without grants.
This isn’t even fun to watch anymore. So many missed calls, missing the fact that the ball hit the ground on that “catch” and now no delay of game when there was a full second there before the 2min warning? NFL and the refs aren’t even trying to hide it anymore. #NFL
January 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This isn’t even fun to watch anymore. So many missed calls, missing the fact that the ball hit the ground on that “catch” and now no delay of game when there was a full second there before the 2min warning? NFL and the refs aren’t even trying to hide it anymore. #NFL
I’m so tired of having to spent so much time, energy, and money (literally thousands and thousands in legal fees) to protect my rights in a country that claims Liberty and Justice For All. It’s exhausting, but I’ll never give up.
January 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I’m so tired of having to spent so much time, energy, and money (literally thousands and thousands in legal fees) to protect my rights in a country that claims Liberty and Justice For All. It’s exhausting, but I’ll never give up.
Hey @foxsports.com.web.brid.gy your app sucks and keeps crashing while we’re trying to sign in and watch the Commanders game. Get it together.
January 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Hey @foxsports.com.web.brid.gy your app sucks and keeps crashing while we’re trying to sign in and watch the Commanders game. Get it together.
When they caved to the bigots about the Pride Gear the writing was on the wall... this shouldn't surprise anyone.
🚨 Today Target said it will end its three-year DEI goals, stop reports to external diversity-focused groups like the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index and end a program focused on carrying more products from Black- or minority-owned businesses.
You guys know what to do?!
You guys know what to do?!
January 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Time to press play on the 2025 season ▶️ 🎶
January 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Time to press play on the 2025 season ▶️ 🎶
Adding onto this decade of a month, I now find myself spending time without a job. Instead of spiraling with the news (as much as possible), I’m going to take this time to learn some new skills for a future role. Maybe some data science? Good thing I have a live-in tutor with @deckberg.bsky.social
January 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Adding onto this decade of a month, I now find myself spending time without a job. Instead of spiraling with the news (as much as possible), I’m going to take this time to learn some new skills for a future role. Maybe some data science? Good thing I have a live-in tutor with @deckberg.bsky.social
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Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the presidential inauguration.
What a contrast in character, service, and self-sacrifice that will be on display today.
One person gave his life fighting racism while the other uses racism as fuel for his political movement.
What a contrast in character, service, and self-sacrifice that will be on display today.
One person gave his life fighting racism while the other uses racism as fuel for his political movement.
January 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the presidential inauguration.
What a contrast in character, service, and self-sacrifice that will be on display today.
One person gave his life fighting racism while the other uses racism as fuel for his political movement.
What a contrast in character, service, and self-sacrifice that will be on display today.
One person gave his life fighting racism while the other uses racism as fuel for his political movement.
Super disappointed in my senator @markwarner.bsky.social for pushing the lie that TikTok is more of a national security issue or propaganda issue than Facebook or anything on Twitter. Going to super miss this app. But don’t worry, our govt can still use it to propagandize overseas.
January 19, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Super disappointed in my senator @markwarner.bsky.social for pushing the lie that TikTok is more of a national security issue or propaganda issue than Facebook or anything on Twitter. Going to super miss this app. But don’t worry, our govt can still use it to propagandize overseas.
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Thanks and farewell to an incredible Secretary of Transportation.
January 18, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Thanks and farewell to an incredible Secretary of Transportation.
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FYI for folks doing GoFundMes after the LA fire and other natural disasters.
This is VERY important for anyone you know affected by the Los Angeles fires who is currently raising funds on GoFundMe:
FEMA does not cover expenses already paid for by other sources. So be careful with how you word your fundraisers—this has affected people who survived other natural disasters.
FEMA does not cover expenses already paid for by other sources. So be careful with how you word your fundraisers—this has affected people who survived other natural disasters.
January 14, 2025 at 3:14 AM
FYI for folks doing GoFundMes after the LA fire and other natural disasters.