Erin Cooper
@drerin-e-c.bsky.social
Nobody knows how to snatch defeat from the claws of victory like the Democratic establishment
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Nobody knows how to snatch defeat from the claws of victory like the Democratic establishment
Already angry today
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Already angry today
Today I learned that George Clooney is gay. How did I learn this? Because the woman at the next table over told her companion that her cousin's best friend's mom is best friends with the mom of Clooney's male lover.
October 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Today I learned that George Clooney is gay. How did I learn this? Because the woman at the next table over told her companion that her cousin's best friend's mom is best friends with the mom of Clooney's male lover.
My regular barista introduced me to a new employee as a "big shot biologist" and I'm a) charmed she thinks that's a thing b) doubly charmed she thinks that if it existed it's a title I'd qualify for
October 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
My regular barista introduced me to a new employee as a "big shot biologist" and I'm a) charmed she thinks that's a thing b) doubly charmed she thinks that if it existed it's a title I'd qualify for
Truly the privations of war have come to Portland. My coffee shop was out of cardamom buns and I had to settle for an herb and cheese popover. Pray for us.
September 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Truly the privations of war have come to Portland. My coffee shop was out of cardamom buns and I had to settle for an herb and cheese popover. Pray for us.
We may be war-ravaged but we still eat cake
September 27, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We may be war-ravaged but we still eat cake
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Federal Troops Arrive in Portland and Immediately Form Bands
September 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Federal Troops Arrive in Portland and Immediately Form Bands
I got invited to join a group of angry women who schedule time to go stand on Portland's best bridge for a screaming session and then go to a place called The Rage Room where I guess they break stuff? And then they go get drinks
September 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I got invited to join a group of angry women who schedule time to go stand on Portland's best bridge for a screaming session and then go to a place called The Rage Room where I guess they break stuff? And then they go get drinks
Today I guilted my therapist into taking a bag of quince. Is this what progress feels like?
September 24, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Today I guilted my therapist into taking a bag of quince. Is this what progress feels like?
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You guys, so many Romance girlies are reading "On Tyranny" that they've broken the Goodreads recommendations algorithm. 10/10; no notes.
#romancelandia
#romancelandia
September 21, 2025 at 4:30 PM
You guys, so many Romance girlies are reading "On Tyranny" that they've broken the Goodreads recommendations algorithm. 10/10; no notes.
#romancelandia
#romancelandia
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Goebbels Ends Careers of Five 'Aryan' Actors Who Made Witticisms About the Nazi Regime (Published 1939)
www.nytimes.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
At my local Providence hospital, you don't get a mammogram at imaging and diagnostics, because (obviously) it's at the other end of the complex, at the "Safeway Breast Center". I feel kind of gross about that.
July 30, 2025 at 2:48 AM
At my local Providence hospital, you don't get a mammogram at imaging and diagnostics, because (obviously) it's at the other end of the complex, at the "Safeway Breast Center". I feel kind of gross about that.
Goodnight from the Oregon coast!
July 27, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Goodnight from the Oregon coast!
Surprised by how outdated the stats are in this paper given that it's from 2002, which- my brain helpful fills in for me- was only a couple of years ago
July 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Surprised by how outdated the stats are in this paper given that it's from 2002, which- my brain helpful fills in for me- was only a couple of years ago
I really thought this was some hot academic scandal and was amazed that an affair between a couple of astronomers was getting so much mainstream coverage.
July 18, 2025 at 4:10 AM
I really thought this was some hot academic scandal and was amazed that an affair between a couple of astronomers was getting so much mainstream coverage.
So this has basically upended my entire work life. The now-former agreement took ~5 years to negotiate, and the federal government walked away last week.
Trump Administration Abandons Deal With Northwest Tribes to Restore Salmon
The Trump administration canceled a deal, signed under President Joe Biden, that would have enabled the removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Columbia River that are considered harmful to salmo...
www.propublica.org
June 17, 2025 at 1:09 AM
So this has basically upended my entire work life. The now-former agreement took ~5 years to negotiate, and the federal government walked away last week.
Yesterday it seemed like such an scientific question: what would happen if I had an afternoon coffee and then a nap? 24 hours later with no sleep, it seems less scientific and more just poor decision making.
June 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Yesterday it seemed like such an scientific question: what would happen if I had an afternoon coffee and then a nap? 24 hours later with no sleep, it seems less scientific and more just poor decision making.
I made a Basque cheesecake! Having it with a glass of PX for Justin's birthday.
June 4, 2025 at 4:37 AM
I made a Basque cheesecake! Having it with a glass of PX for Justin's birthday.
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I know ever cover letter boils down to 1) this job sounds awesome 2) I am highly qualified for it because I am also awesome 3) I have many examples that attest to my awesomeness 4) I hope you have enjoyed my charming letter and I hope soon we can be mutually awesome
May 24, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I know ever cover letter boils down to 1) this job sounds awesome 2) I am highly qualified for it because I am also awesome 3) I have many examples that attest to my awesomeness 4) I hope you have enjoyed my charming letter and I hope soon we can be mutually awesome
Sitting at the coffee shop listening to the guy next to me describe his trip to watch Eurovision in person. "Everybody kept asking if I'm Canadian, because Americans just don't care about Eurovision. It's crazy how little Americans know about Eurovision. There were like, no other Americans there."
May 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Sitting at the coffee shop listening to the guy next to me describe his trip to watch Eurovision in person. "Everybody kept asking if I'm Canadian, because Americans just don't care about Eurovision. It's crazy how little Americans know about Eurovision. There were like, no other Americans there."
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In loving memory of Moshu 🍎
May 14, 2025 at 11:35 PM
In loving memory of Moshu 🍎
Last week I virtually attended an 8 hour meeting that was so boring I took every book off my bookshelves, dusted everything, and put them all back while watching the meeting.
May 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Last week I virtually attended an 8 hour meeting that was so boring I took every book off my bookshelves, dusted everything, and put them all back while watching the meeting.
I've got my afternoon cut out for me
May 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
I've got my afternoon cut out for me
Decided we were going to be "responsible" and not share an amaro with dessert (after cocktails and a bottle of wine) but then the bar sent over 2 amari "because we haven't seen you in a while" and then the kitchen sent out a third dessert.
May 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Decided we were going to be "responsible" and not share an amaro with dessert (after cocktails and a bottle of wine) but then the bar sent over 2 amari "because we haven't seen you in a while" and then the kitchen sent out a third dessert.