Erin Madson
@asclepias1978.bsky.social
Conservation biologist, researcher, writer, dog-trainer, cyclist
If she thinks that's a strong deal, she should consider how she'd feel about giving up a chunk of the U.S.
November 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
If she thinks that's a strong deal, she should consider how she'd feel about giving up a chunk of the U.S.
I find my risk tolerance is a lot higher. I know people who were hit by a car once, and they said, "Never again." I've been hit 4 times, but I still ride. Bike lanes here are nonexistent, and the closest place to find bus lanes is two hours south of here in Denver.
November 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I find my risk tolerance is a lot higher. I know people who were hit by a car once, and they said, "Never again." I've been hit 4 times, but I still ride. Bike lanes here are nonexistent, and the closest place to find bus lanes is two hours south of here in Denver.
Exactly. I think about the "not everyone can" part a lot. It's like if you can't afford a car, your time is automatically less valuable.
November 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Exactly. I think about the "not everyone can" part a lot. It's like if you can't afford a car, your time is automatically less valuable.
Or can't drive after dark. That really limits options for work.
November 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Or can't drive after dark. That really limits options for work.
We have bus transit here in Cheyenne, WY--I've taken it when necessary--but the routes are such that I can get where I need to go faster by riding my bike in a 25+ mph headwind. The cities have been talking about train access along the Front Range for 30 years, but so far, it's just talk.
November 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
We have bus transit here in Cheyenne, WY--I've taken it when necessary--but the routes are such that I can get where I need to go faster by riding my bike in a 25+ mph headwind. The cities have been talking about train access along the Front Range for 30 years, but so far, it's just talk.
Governments should stop subsidizing oil so we can finds out how much it really costs. (Here in the U.S. oil companies were subsidized some $20 billion in 2018.)
November 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Governments should stop subsidizing oil so we can finds out how much it really costs. (Here in the U.S. oil companies were subsidized some $20 billion in 2018.)
Such bills are performative. I'm tired of performances. Do something real for a change! And while you're at it, quit perpetuating the idea that just because the word socialist is part of Nazi ideology means that the two are the same!
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Such bills are performative. I'm tired of performances. Do something real for a change! And while you're at it, quit perpetuating the idea that just because the word socialist is part of Nazi ideology means that the two are the same!
I am volunteering in the vet clinic at the animal shelter today. This will be a discussion topic.
November 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I am volunteering in the vet clinic at the animal shelter today. This will be a discussion topic.
Expressed regret? Please. He's only sorry that he got caught. Just goes to show that being educated does not prevent one from being slimy.
November 20, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Expressed regret? Please. He's only sorry that he got caught. Just goes to show that being educated does not prevent one from being slimy.
Good grief! What idiots!
November 20, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Good grief! What idiots!
Of course they do. (Did my M.SC. on wetlands biodiversity.) They can't see that wetlands serve a useful purpose. I'd love to throw some literature at them, but I'm positive it would never be read.
November 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Of course they do. (Did my M.SC. on wetlands biodiversity.) They can't see that wetlands serve a useful purpose. I'd love to throw some literature at them, but I'm positive it would never be read.
As a USAian, I am 100% behind this! (Wearing my new Vive le Canada sweatshirt right now!)
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
As a USAian, I am 100% behind this! (Wearing my new Vive le Canada sweatshirt right now!)
I bet that'll go over like a lead balloon.
November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I bet that'll go over like a lead balloon.
According to what I've read, the fossil fuel industry got subsidized to the tune of $20 billion in 2019. Tell me again how there's no money to subsidize clean energy.
November 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
According to what I've read, the fossil fuel industry got subsidized to the tune of $20 billion in 2019. Tell me again how there's no money to subsidize clean energy.
What makes you think there was any training involved?
November 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
What makes you think there was any training involved?
I have lots of feelings about tinted windows, none of them good.
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I have lots of feelings about tinted windows, none of them good.
39% seems way too high.
November 17, 2025 at 4:05 AM
39% seems way too high.
Same for any state. "If you don't like it here, move!" Such a flip answer with no consideration of what that means. It's too much to expect critical thinking from some people.
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Same for any state. "If you don't like it here, move!" Such a flip answer with no consideration of what that means. It's too much to expect critical thinking from some people.
Right? I live in WY. The last time I drove to the DC area, it took 4 days. Besides, I don't have the money for gas or an airplane ticket, let alone lodging.
November 17, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Right? I live in WY. The last time I drove to the DC area, it took 4 days. Besides, I don't have the money for gas or an airplane ticket, let alone lodging.