Robin
@redrockrobin.bsky.social
Hydrologist, cat person, owned by two dogs, hiking, plant nerding, rural Nevadan. She/they
I have been enjoying the northern lights events for the shared positive experience it can be across the country or world.
January 20, 2026 at 7:53 AM
I have been enjoying the northern lights events for the shared positive experience it can be across the country or world.
Looked at a diet plan from a reputable major medical clinic. 1) They're still using problematic bmi, 2) they included an ingredient as a "gluten-free substitution" that ain't gluten-free. I'm trying to see past it, but what else is outdated or flat wrong?
January 19, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Looked at a diet plan from a reputable major medical clinic. 1) They're still using problematic bmi, 2) they included an ingredient as a "gluten-free substitution" that ain't gluten-free. I'm trying to see past it, but what else is outdated or flat wrong?
I'm beginning to suspect one of my favorite whole foods is triggering my autoimmune junk 2.0. Why body? Why must tomatoes be the next food taken from me too soon.
January 19, 2026 at 1:51 AM
I'm beginning to suspect one of my favorite whole foods is triggering my autoimmune junk 2.0. Why body? Why must tomatoes be the next food taken from me too soon.
I wanted this Meg Ryan film to be good. It is not. "What happens later" has left me wondering if it's a dnf
January 19, 2026 at 1:30 AM
I wanted this Meg Ryan film to be good. It is not. "What happens later" has left me wondering if it's a dnf
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Great article on our parking lot dinosaur excavation!
#FossilFriday
#FossilFriday
Newly discovered fossil from 150 million years ago excavated at Dinosaur National Monument
Newly discovered fossil from 150 million years ago excavated at Dinosaur National Monument
A dinosaur was discovered beneath the parking lot at the monument’s most-visited attraction. It’s the first excavation in that area in over 100 years.
coloradosun.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Great article on our parking lot dinosaur excavation!
#FossilFriday
#FossilFriday
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We are excited to welcome the rest of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (HT) employees to the bargianing unit! From the first year fire and rec folks to the GIS and ologists, all job series are now covered. They'll be joining @nffe-local125.bsky.social
#bettertogether #unionstrong
#bettertogether #unionstrong
January 14, 2026 at 6:19 PM
We are excited to welcome the rest of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (HT) employees to the bargianing unit! From the first year fire and rec folks to the GIS and ologists, all job series are now covered. They'll be joining @nffe-local125.bsky.social
#bettertogether #unionstrong
#bettertogether #unionstrong
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Here's a totally nebulous and open-ended prompt for those who care to respond: In what ways do fish exhibit what we might describe as *wisdom*?
a large flock of fish are swimming in the water
ALT: a large flock of fish are swimming in the water
media.tenor.com
January 13, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Here's a totally nebulous and open-ended prompt for those who care to respond: In what ways do fish exhibit what we might describe as *wisdom*?
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Sketching out my first post for my Ko-fi supporters, which will include a poll asking which of four props they would like me to build first.
Would you like to join in, vote, and support me doing the one thing that's keeping me sane?
ko-fi.com/tonytroxell/...
Would you like to join in, vote, and support me doing the one thing that's keeping me sane?
ko-fi.com/tonytroxell/...
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ko-fi.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Sketching out my first post for my Ko-fi supporters, which will include a poll asking which of four props they would like me to build first.
Would you like to join in, vote, and support me doing the one thing that's keeping me sane?
ko-fi.com/tonytroxell/...
Would you like to join in, vote, and support me doing the one thing that's keeping me sane?
ko-fi.com/tonytroxell/...
Uhm what? No, not a good idea.
Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok generates racial slurs, and creates violent and non-consensual s*xual content.
Now, the Trump admin wants to feed Grok classified military data.
Workers need safety guardrails to stop dangerous uses of AI.
Now, the Trump admin wants to feed Grok classified military data.
Workers need safety guardrails to stop dangerous uses of AI.
Musk’s AI tool Grok will be integrated into Pentagon networks, Hegseth says
Defense secretary says AI tool will join military systems later this month as it comes under fire for sexual imagery
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Uhm what? No, not a good idea.
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The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology." n.pr/4583d8f
Today is the Smithsonian's deadline to give thousands of documents to the White House
The White House says the Smithsonian Institution must submit materials about current and upcoming exhibitions and events for a review that will determine whether they express "improper ideology."
n.pr
January 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Folded and put away 3 loads of laundry. Loads 4 and 5 are in their respective machines finishing. Dishwasher was emptied, reloaded and run. I guess today wasn't a total loss.
January 13, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Folded and put away 3 loads of laundry. Loads 4 and 5 are in their respective machines finishing. Dishwasher was emptied, reloaded and run. I guess today wasn't a total loss.
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On one hand, very lmao. On the other hand “please send us your most bloodthirsty volunteers so we can rain revenge down on Minnesotans with whistles” is… less lmao
🚨Leaked docs about the ICE-led deployment to Minneapolis: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/immigratio...
Immigration Agents Terrified by ICE Backlash
Leaked documents show Border Patrol needs volunteers for Minneapolis surge
www.kenklippenstein.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:33 AM
On one hand, very lmao. On the other hand “please send us your most bloodthirsty volunteers so we can rain revenge down on Minnesotans with whistles” is… less lmao
Ffs- sick employees cost money. Deceased ones have to be replaced with newly trained folks- which costs money. I'm less likely to go out and spend money on bad airdays-i suspect I'm not alone- ergo it's adversly impacting regional economies as a whole. This is beyond daft.
Breaking News: The EPA will stop considering lives saved when setting pollution limits and instead calculate only the cost to businesses.
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved by Limiting Air Pollution
In a reversal, the agency plans to calculate only the cost to industry when setting pollution limits, and not the monetary value of saving human lives, documents show.
nyti.ms
January 12, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Ffs- sick employees cost money. Deceased ones have to be replaced with newly trained folks- which costs money. I'm less likely to go out and spend money on bad airdays-i suspect I'm not alone- ergo it's adversly impacting regional economies as a whole. This is beyond daft.
Guy I've been on 4 dates with drove himself unannounced to Wendover from slc on a school night (2hrs from my place). Said he was gambling. I've told him i don't gamble, so told him to enjoy Wendover. Later he texts he's spending the night "cool have fun." Now he's not talking/ giving ghost vibes.
January 12, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Guy I've been on 4 dates with drove himself unannounced to Wendover from slc on a school night (2hrs from my place). Said he was gambling. I've told him i don't gamble, so told him to enjoy Wendover. Later he texts he's spending the night "cool have fun." Now he's not talking/ giving ghost vibes.
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Data centers generally provide few permanent jobs despite taking up huge swaths of land, according to experts, news organizations and company records.
Learn more about it in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/do-d...
Learn more about it in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/do-d...
Do data centers create few permanent jobs? - The Nevada Independent
Find out in our latest fact brief.
thenevadaindependent.com
January 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Data centers generally provide few permanent jobs despite taking up huge swaths of land, according to experts, news organizations and company records.
Learn more about it in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/do-d...
Learn more about it in this Fact Brief: thenevadaindependent.com/article/do-d...
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Where are my folks engaged in marine science/conservation in Belize? I’d love to connect with people in this arena, w/ two niche areas of special interest: work on fish (parrotfish et al) as reef engineers, and the protection of spawning aggregations (Nassau grouper etc). Grateful for any leads!
a painting of a blue fish sitting on a rock in the water
ALT: a painting of a blue fish sitting on a rock in the water
media.tenor.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Where are my folks engaged in marine science/conservation in Belize? I’d love to connect with people in this arena, w/ two niche areas of special interest: work on fish (parrotfish et al) as reef engineers, and the protection of spawning aggregations (Nassau grouper etc). Grateful for any leads!
Got the shingles vaccine today due to immunosupressing meds. Pharmacist said it would have effects. Flu or more tetnis, I asked? In a class all its own, but I don't need to preemptively call out. Oh fun.
January 8, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Got the shingles vaccine today due to immunosupressing meds. Pharmacist said it would have effects. Flu or more tetnis, I asked? In a class all its own, but I don't need to preemptively call out. Oh fun.
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LKN issues Record Event Report (RER) at Jan 2, 1:27 AM PST ...RECORD DAILY MAXIMUM RAINFALL SET AT ELKO AIRPORT NV AND AT TONOPAH AIRPORT NV FOR JANUARY 1, 2026... via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
January 2, 2026 at 9:48 AM
LKN issues Record Event Report (RER) at Jan 2, 1:27 AM PST ...RECORD DAILY MAXIMUM RAINFALL SET AT ELKO AIRPORT NV AND AT TONOPAH AIRPORT NV FOR JANUARY 1, 2026... via IEMbot
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
It's 6 and change in the morning and some spam texter is trying to chat me up. #happynewyear to me.
January 1, 2026 at 2:46 PM
It's 6 and change in the morning and some spam texter is trying to chat me up. #happynewyear to me.
Left an hour for mandatory training... tested out in 10 minutes (fully sanctioned)
January 1, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Left an hour for mandatory training... tested out in 10 minutes (fully sanctioned)
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The email has a link to the leave restoration process- you'll need to work with your supervisor to gather the needed documentation. We only know what's happening at our agency- hopefully other agencies join in the restoration.
#useorlose #fedemployees #ourworkmatters #bettertogether #unionstrong
#useorlose #fedemployees #ourworkmatters #bettertogether #unionstrong
December 31, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The email has a link to the leave restoration process- you'll need to work with your supervisor to gather the needed documentation. We only know what's happening at our agency- hopefully other agencies join in the restoration.
#useorlose #fedemployees #ourworkmatters #bettertogether #unionstrong
#useorlose #fedemployees #ourworkmatters #bettertogether #unionstrong
Really wish the dog would stop leaving his kitty roca in the middle of the floor.
December 30, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Really wish the dog would stop leaving his kitty roca in the middle of the floor.
Dog tooted, then fled the scene.
December 27, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Dog tooted, then fled the scene.
I've been on two dates with a dude. We're still in the nervousness, getting the feel for each other phase. I can already see why he's divorced.
December 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I've been on two dates with a dude. We're still in the nervousness, getting the feel for each other phase. I can already see why he's divorced.
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What do post offices do with “Dear Santa” letters? Our own Emily Macune unwraps this. 🎅✉️🎁 Reporting by Janet Nguyen.
What do post offices do with “Dear Santa” letters?
YouTube video by Marketplace APM
www.youtube.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
What do post offices do with “Dear Santa” letters? Our own Emily Macune unwraps this. 🎅✉️🎁 Reporting by Janet Nguyen.