Beth P
@pickettphd.bsky.social
Geek by nature, nerd by profession, rabid reader by choice. Will dance if there's a beat. Will sing along if I know the words. She/her/hers.
I enjoyed crocheting that last scarf so much I decided to start another one yesterday. Really liking this color (Zen, Lion Brand Mandala Ombre). 🧶
January 4, 2026 at 3:49 PM
I enjoyed crocheting that last scarf so much I decided to start another one yesterday. Really liking this color (Zen, Lion Brand Mandala Ombre). 🧶
Need a script to make that call? Celeste has you covered.
Call your reps + please read the thread. Do it now, please.
Script.
Script.
January 3, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Need a script to make that call? Celeste has you covered.
Made my calls to Cruz, Cornyn, and Self. All had space in their voicemail for my message.
You can find your US reps and senators here: reps.fyi
If you call now, you'll get an answering machine and you can leave a message. A great thing to do if you're nervous about talking to someone. Just give your name, your zip code, and demand they impeach Trump for illegally invading Venezuela.
If you call now, you'll get an answering machine and you can leave a message. A great thing to do if you're nervous about talking to someone. Just give your name, your zip code, and demand they impeach Trump for illegally invading Venezuela.
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reps.fyi
January 3, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Made my calls to Cruz, Cornyn, and Self. All had space in their voicemail for my message.
Reposted by Beth P
"Academics literally cannot make genAI go away" we also can't make underage drinking go away and we're not advocating for installing bar carts in every classroom.
December 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
"Academics literally cannot make genAI go away" we also can't make underage drinking go away and we're not advocating for installing bar carts in every classroom.
My favorite of the "make a Bond film academic" posts.
BOND: "Do you expect me to talk?
GOLDFINGER: "Actually I have more of a comment than a question..."
GOLDFINGER: "Actually I have more of a comment than a question..."
Make a Bond film academic
Diamonds Are Made From Pure Carbon Atoms Crystallized Under Intense Heat And Pressure Deep Within The Earth's Mantle, Then Brought To The Surface By Volcanic Eruptions
Diamonds Are Made From Pure Carbon Atoms Crystallized Under Intense Heat And Pressure Deep Within The Earth's Mantle, Then Brought To The Surface By Volcanic Eruptions
December 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
My favorite of the "make a Bond film academic" posts.
Musicals!
In 6th grade choir class, Mrs. Erwin gave up (I don't blame her) and played VHS tapes of musicals for half a semester. Oklahoma, South Pacific, My Fair Lady, Holiday Inn, and White Christmas! I only knew Disney movies, The Sound of Music, and The Music Man before that.
In 6th grade choir class, Mrs. Erwin gave up (I don't blame her) and played VHS tapes of musicals for half a semester. Oklahoma, South Pacific, My Fair Lady, Holiday Inn, and White Christmas! I only knew Disney movies, The Sound of Music, and The Music Man before that.
Hating things is for chumps. Tell me about what you LOVE. And why. And what it means to you. I love hearing about people's passions. I don't give a good gotdamn about what you hate. 🖤
December 24, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Musicals!
In 6th grade choir class, Mrs. Erwin gave up (I don't blame her) and played VHS tapes of musicals for half a semester. Oklahoma, South Pacific, My Fair Lady, Holiday Inn, and White Christmas! I only knew Disney movies, The Sound of Music, and The Music Man before that.
In 6th grade choir class, Mrs. Erwin gave up (I don't blame her) and played VHS tapes of musicals for half a semester. Oklahoma, South Pacific, My Fair Lady, Holiday Inn, and White Christmas! I only knew Disney movies, The Sound of Music, and The Music Man before that.
Genetics!
In 7th grade, Ms. Godfrey taught me how to do a Punnett square and I fell in love with it. Majored in it in undergrad. Got my PhD in it. Have taught it (at varying levels) to undergrads every year since 2007. Have won teaching awards because of my "passion."
In 7th grade, Ms. Godfrey taught me how to do a Punnett square and I fell in love with it. Majored in it in undergrad. Got my PhD in it. Have taught it (at varying levels) to undergrads every year since 2007. Have won teaching awards because of my "passion."
Hating things is for chumps. Tell me about what you LOVE. And why. And what it means to you. I love hearing about people's passions. I don't give a good gotdamn about what you hate. 🖤
December 24, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Genetics!
In 7th grade, Ms. Godfrey taught me how to do a Punnett square and I fell in love with it. Majored in it in undergrad. Got my PhD in it. Have taught it (at varying levels) to undergrads every year since 2007. Have won teaching awards because of my "passion."
In 7th grade, Ms. Godfrey taught me how to do a Punnett square and I fell in love with it. Majored in it in undergrad. Got my PhD in it. Have taught it (at varying levels) to undergrads every year since 2007. Have won teaching awards because of my "passion."
Time for the annual viewing (and sing-along)!
two men are standing next to each other with one wearing a blue and white feathered headpiece
Alt: Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye performing the "Sisters" routine in the movie White Christmas. Two men are standing next to each other with one wearing a blue and white feathered headpiece.
media.tenor.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Time for the annual viewing (and sing-along)!
After several months of not crocheting at all, I decided to pick up my hook and make another Tunisian stitch scarf. Knocked out the first foot in just a couple of hours. 🧶
December 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
After several months of not crocheting at all, I decided to pick up my hook and make another Tunisian stitch scarf. Knocked out the first foot in just a couple of hours. 🧶
Rec letters submitted so far this year: 115
Rec letters to write and submit before break: 2*
*assuming no new requests
Letter-related good news so far this month:
--3 accepted to med school
--1 accepted to dental school
Rec letters to write and submit before break: 2*
*assuming no new requests
Letter-related good news so far this month:
--3 accepted to med school
--1 accepted to dental school
December 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Rec letters submitted so far this year: 115
Rec letters to write and submit before break: 2*
*assuming no new requests
Letter-related good news so far this month:
--3 accepted to med school
--1 accepted to dental school
Rec letters to write and submit before break: 2*
*assuming no new requests
Letter-related good news so far this month:
--3 accepted to med school
--1 accepted to dental school
Best post of the day for me.
She was taken out of context. She was taken out of context ten times!
December 18, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Best post of the day for me.
DH coming in with the much needed comic relief during my lab safety training (in which the modules haven't changed at all in over five years).
![A text message exchange that starts with an image of a multiple choice question that says "[blank] and/or electrical shock can occur when power strips or outlets are overloaded." Answer choices are cryogens, fires, lasers, or radiation.
Me: This continues to be the stupidest question of the entire training.
Him: Oops. Accidental laser.
Me: [laughing so hard I'm crying emoji]
Him: Why is the Christmas tree frozen? Ok, so it's on a power strip..."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xq2atdrvrvcw2ljpck3fw524/bafkreif5wjo7ofp4jpejswwnjkg57dqwojumspa3wacej2eddmya2a6cl4@jpeg)
December 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
DH coming in with the much needed comic relief during my lab safety training (in which the modules haven't changed at all in over five years).
This thread brought me joy.
In an effort at something good on the internet today: A thread on Mr KJC, gingerbread architect of the early 21st century.
Mr KJC got his beginnings like so many gingerbread architects: with a kit house for the kids. Kind of fun but the premade pieces are dry and nasty, only technically edible.
Mr KJC got his beginnings like so many gingerbread architects: with a kit house for the kids. Kind of fun but the premade pieces are dry and nasty, only technically edible.
December 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
This thread brought me joy.
😂😂😂
So funny that Rian Johnson is giving us a new Hot Priest while the older model is right there in the room.
December 14, 2025 at 11:47 PM
😂😂😂
Finally set up the Christmas tree! Celebrated by trying some Wensleydale cheese with chocolate and orange. The candied orange bits give it a somewhat grainy texture but the flavor is yummy.
December 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Finally set up the Christmas tree! Celebrated by trying some Wensleydale cheese with chocolate and orange. The candied orange bits give it a somewhat grainy texture but the flavor is yummy.
Watched Wake Up Dead Man and enjoyed it. Thanks to all who kept spoilers off my timeline!
December 13, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Watched Wake Up Dead Man and enjoyed it. Thanks to all who kept spoilers off my timeline!
First book of summer break reading chosen.
Truly thrilled to unleash the cover of All Hail Chaos.
Publishing 12 May 2026, dive into the wicked, unmissable sequel to the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling Long Live Evil. #booksky
geni.us/AllHailChaos
Publishing 12 May 2026, dive into the wicked, unmissable sequel to the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling Long Live Evil. #booksky
geni.us/AllHailChaos
December 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
First book of summer break reading chosen.
Hell yeah!
Texas Democrats just did something historic under the leadership of new state party chair @kendallscudder.bsky.social. We have filed a candidate in EVERY 2026 race.
U.S. Senate: 1 of 1
U.S. House: 38 of 38
State Senate: 15 of 15
State House: 150 of 150
State Board of Education: 8 of 8
U.S. Senate: 1 of 1
U.S. House: 38 of 38
State Senate: 15 of 15
State House: 150 of 150
State Board of Education: 8 of 8
We Did It, Texas Dems, We Did It
Candidates in every legislative, statewide, and federal race. Now it’s time to build power where it counts.
www.lonestarleft.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Hell yeah!
Carol of the Bells has to be the Christmas song that I genuinely enjoy the most versions of.
Ray Conniff Singers, Lindsey Sterling, Mannheim Steamroller, Pentatonix, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, etc.
Ray Conniff Singers, Lindsey Sterling, Mannheim Steamroller, Pentatonix, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, etc.
December 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Carol of the Bells has to be the Christmas song that I genuinely enjoy the most versions of.
Ray Conniff Singers, Lindsey Sterling, Mannheim Steamroller, Pentatonix, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, etc.
Ray Conniff Singers, Lindsey Sterling, Mannheim Steamroller, Pentatonix, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, etc.
Me too!
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (either War or Trek), LOTR, or Marvel.
a man with a beard is wearing a white jacket and smiling .
Alt: Denzel Washington in much ado about nothing
media.tenor.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Me too!
Reposted by Beth P
Seeing the Merrily We Roll Along pro shot!
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Seeing the Merrily We Roll Along pro shot!
Had a delightful meetup with @melthegreat.bsky.social today!
December 6, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Had a delightful meetup with @melthegreat.bsky.social today!
There's no single clearing house for grad school applications in the US. I had a student apply to 25 different schools. So I uploaded a letter and completed various scale ratings at 25 separate portals today (accessed via links sent to me in 25 different emails).
December 2, 2025 at 12:48 AM
There's no single clearing house for grad school applications in the US. I had a student apply to 25 different schools. So I uploaded a letter and completed various scale ratings at 25 separate portals today (accessed via links sent to me in 25 different emails).
I've got a whole mix of feelings (anger, frustration, and disappointment) about my professional organization, @socdevbio.bsky.social, using this likely AI-generated image. Note the double "18" pockets.
December 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
I've got a whole mix of feelings (anger, frustration, and disappointment) about my professional organization, @socdevbio.bsky.social, using this likely AI-generated image. Note the double "18" pockets.