Lynda la Flâneuse
@lmemel.bsky.social
🧪📊🐈🐦⬛
PhD Biological Anthropology,
Retired clinical trials professional, RPCV Senegal, childless cat lady, inexpert birder, community science volunteer, she/her
PNW
PhD Biological Anthropology,
Retired clinical trials professional, RPCV Senegal, childless cat lady, inexpert birder, community science volunteer, she/her
PNW
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Professor Noah Feldman was my classmate twice over. He is one of the more brilliant minds I have ever encountered. I love how he lays it plain here.
November 23, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Professor Noah Feldman was my classmate twice over. He is one of the more brilliant minds I have ever encountered. I love how he lays it plain here.
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Actual causes of death in the US and media coverage of same.
And then we wonder why people have such a skewed understanding of the world.
@ourworldindata.org is a treasure. Thanks, @hannahritchie.bsky.social and colleagues.
ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...
And then we wonder why people have such a skewed understanding of the world.
@ourworldindata.org is a treasure. Thanks, @hannahritchie.bsky.social and colleagues.
ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...
November 16, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Actual causes of death in the US and media coverage of same.
And then we wonder why people have such a skewed understanding of the world.
@ourworldindata.org is a treasure. Thanks, @hannahritchie.bsky.social and colleagues.
ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...
And then we wonder why people have such a skewed understanding of the world.
@ourworldindata.org is a treasure. Thanks, @hannahritchie.bsky.social and colleagues.
ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...
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The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown, even though residents in some states already have received the funds.
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The food program serves about 1 in 8 Americans, mostly with lower incomes.
www.oregonlive.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s emergency appeal to temporarily block a court order to fully fund SNAP food aid payments amid the government shutdown, even though residents in some states already have received the funds.
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A timeline cleanse. Two hummingbirds taking shelter from the rain inside a rose.
Good night Bluesky.🥰
Good night Bluesky.🥰
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 AM
A timeline cleanse. Two hummingbirds taking shelter from the rain inside a rose.
Good night Bluesky.🥰
Good night Bluesky.🥰
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translovingmama
Jenni Ro
Jenni Ro
October 28, 2025 at 5:58 AM
translovingmama
Jenni Ro
Jenni Ro
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Just as we did last season, we'll be streaming UW Women's hockey home games from the Kraken Community Iceplex!
The stream will come on our account here but can also be found on YouTube here: youtube.com/live/qZtwaBg...
#GoHuskies #huskyhockey #uwwomenshockey #acha #womenshockey
The stream will come on our account here but can also be found on YouTube here: youtube.com/live/qZtwaBg...
#GoHuskies #huskyhockey #uwwomenshockey #acha #womenshockey
UW women's hockey vs Montana State - October 24th, 2025
YouTube video by Circling Seattle Sports
youtube.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Just as we did last season, we'll be streaming UW Women's hockey home games from the Kraken Community Iceplex!
The stream will come on our account here but can also be found on YouTube here: youtube.com/live/qZtwaBg...
#GoHuskies #huskyhockey #uwwomenshockey #acha #womenshockey
The stream will come on our account here but can also be found on YouTube here: youtube.com/live/qZtwaBg...
#GoHuskies #huskyhockey #uwwomenshockey #acha #womenshockey
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The war zone in Portland is out of control.
October 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The war zone in Portland is out of control.
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As a group of young musicians from the Lovett Hines Global Creative Arts Initiative performed John Coltrane compositions, the jazz legend’s son, saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, spoke about his relief at seeing the site rescued from potential destruction.
John Coltrane’s endangered Strawberry Mansion home is finally being restored and revitalized
The jazz legend bought the house at 1511 N. 33rd Street and lived there until 1958. Fires, demolition, and legal troubles have long threatened its survival.
www.inquirer.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As a group of young musicians from the Lovett Hines Global Creative Arts Initiative performed John Coltrane compositions, the jazz legend’s son, saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, spoke about his relief at seeing the site rescued from potential destruction.
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NEW: @CDCgov hit hard by massive firings that several staff describe to me as a “bloodbath.”
Among those RIFd:
—leadership of the center for immunization and respiratory diseases;
—leadership of global health center
—leadership of the measles outbreak response; 1/4
Among those RIFd:
—leadership of the center for immunization and respiratory diseases;
—leadership of global health center
—leadership of the measles outbreak response; 1/4
October 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
NEW: @CDCgov hit hard by massive firings that several staff describe to me as a “bloodbath.”
Among those RIFd:
—leadership of the center for immunization and respiratory diseases;
—leadership of global health center
—leadership of the measles outbreak response; 1/4
Among those RIFd:
—leadership of the center for immunization and respiratory diseases;
—leadership of global health center
—leadership of the measles outbreak response; 1/4
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Ominous
October 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Ominous
Jane Goodall was one of my heroes too - surely one of the reasons I became a biological anthropologist and studied primate morphology. May her memory be a blessing for the worl.
Jane Goodall was my first childhood hero, as I loved animals as a kid and was inspired by her story. I still remember the National Geographic specials about her. RIP.
October 2, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Jane Goodall was one of my heroes too - surely one of the reasons I became a biological anthropologist and studied primate morphology. May her memory be a blessing for the worl.
I love some of the common names for moths, this beauty is a small dusty wave (Idaea seriata)
September 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I love some of the common names for moths, this beauty is a small dusty wave (Idaea seriata)
The best thing I’ve seen today!
Today is “drag and tag,” tagging sharks with drag queens while raising money for LGBQT+ youth organizations in Florida!
www.scientificamerican.com/article/drag...
www.scientificamerican.com/article/drag...
Drag Queens Tag Sharks in Annual Florida Science Celebration
The annual “Drag ’n Tag” expedition takes place amid a wave of antitransgender legislation
www.scientificamerican.com
September 14, 2025 at 6:42 AM
The best thing I’ve seen today!
Coming September 16, 24 hour program to save HIV research
saveaidsresearch.org
saveaidsresearch.org
24 Hours to Save AIDS Research
saveaidsresearch.org
September 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Coming September 16, 24 hour program to save HIV research
saveaidsresearch.org
saveaidsresearch.org
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Tonight!
Learn how to find real fake news scoops and write them up in a fun and collaborative way with real fake newsroom colleagues. (And then maybe get some drinks/best fries in the city) Join us! tinyurl.com/y6wb6kmb
September 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Tonight!
This is lovely enough to tempt me to try crocheting again!
✨ New on the blog ✨ a free crochet sweater pattern that's simple, stylish, and made for layering 🧶
The Orla Pullover is easy to follow and comes in 6 sizes—no shaping needed.
Try this wearable crochet project: www.jerasjamboree.co.uk/free-crochet...
The Orla Pullover is easy to follow and comes in 6 sizes—no shaping needed.
Try this wearable crochet project: www.jerasjamboree.co.uk/free-crochet...
September 6, 2025 at 12:32 AM
This is lovely enough to tempt me to try crocheting again!
When I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal I applied for a small USAID grant that purchased the materials needed for a tree nursery and well for a local group. They produced and sold 1000 trees first year and 5000 the 2nd. It was the best thing I did during my 2 years. Thank you #USAID !
🇺🇸 September 2 is not just a date. It is the day America cast aside its servants abroad. My brothers and sisters at USAID you built schools healed wounds defended democracy. Today you are erased but your devotion endures. This nation cannot stand without you.
What We Lose, We Lose Together
To my colleagues at USAID, your absence is a wound to the nation, your service endures, and your voices are needed now to sustain our fragile democracy.
thelastmilewithusaid.substack.com
September 3, 2025 at 7:35 PM
When I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Senegal I applied for a small USAID grant that purchased the materials needed for a tree nursery and well for a local group. They produced and sold 1000 trees first year and 5000 the 2nd. It was the best thing I did during my 2 years. Thank you #USAID !
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Trigger warning.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
September 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Trigger warning.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
“In crashes, SUVs are more likely to strike vital organs in the core of adults’ bodies & heads of children. Hitting pedestrians above their center of gravity means they’re more likely to be knocked forward & down and then be driven over.”
Plus more likely to hit in the 1st place.
Ok, timeline cleanse. Please post a photo from your summer that confers peace
#wildflowers - foxgloves in front of a dawn redwood at Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens, Ballard Locks, Seattle
#wildflowers - foxgloves in front of a dawn redwood at Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens, Ballard Locks, Seattle
August 30, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Ok, timeline cleanse. Please post a photo from your summer that confers peace
#wildflowers - foxgloves in front of a dawn redwood at Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens, Ballard Locks, Seattle
#wildflowers - foxgloves in front of a dawn redwood at Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens, Ballard Locks, Seattle
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Enough is enough. The health of the country is in danger. Read our resignation letters: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
Breaking News: Read three top CDC officials' resignation emails.
The end of an era.
insidemedicine.substack.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Enough is enough. The health of the country is in danger. Read our resignation letters: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
The news regarding the loss of funding for PBS has focused on the small individual stations, but the large stations make programming, such as WGBH’s history series American Experience. Production of the series was halted and staff laid off. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/a...
As PBS Stations Confront Cuts, American History Takes a Hit
www.nytimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The news regarding the loss of funding for PBS has focused on the small individual stations, but the large stations make programming, such as WGBH’s history series American Experience. Production of the series was halted and staff laid off. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/a...
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Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act - eat your heart out! 😏🙄
CDC’s new COO, Lynda Chapman, brings minimal public health experience, loyalty to Trump, and a side hustle selling photos of Trump & other GOP figures.
Thanks @jeremyfaust.bsky.social for bringing this to light.
CDC’s new COO, Lynda Chapman, brings minimal public health experience, loyalty to Trump, and a side hustle selling photos of Trump & other GOP figures.
Thanks @jeremyfaust.bsky.social for bringing this to light.
Scoop: CDC has a new Chief Operating Officer. She appears to have minimal relevant experience.
We have some breaking news that I believe we are first to report here in Inside Medicine.
insidemedicine.substack.com
August 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act - eat your heart out! 😏🙄
CDC’s new COO, Lynda Chapman, brings minimal public health experience, loyalty to Trump, and a side hustle selling photos of Trump & other GOP figures.
Thanks @jeremyfaust.bsky.social for bringing this to light.
CDC’s new COO, Lynda Chapman, brings minimal public health experience, loyalty to Trump, and a side hustle selling photos of Trump & other GOP figures.
Thanks @jeremyfaust.bsky.social for bringing this to light.