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Brain’s Weird.
@greymatters.bsky.social
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Interested in discussions on mental health, disability, neuroscience, ethics, associated topics more difficult to discuss, and their intersections.
Questioning precise neurotype.
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I didn’t start today thinking it would be one of those worst days as a pet parent.

The queen of our home is resting in peace.

I miss you as deeply as I love you, Maura
Maura the brindle coated dachshund pitbull mix, resting comfortably on the couch with her papa’s hoodie to sniff
November 22, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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When you misjudge your social battery life but the food is right about to get there
Piper the Aussie Corgi looking stoic with watery eyes and a hat with “Party Animal” written on it.
November 18, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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It’s hard to get a picture of Millie without Piper (successfully) trying to hog the spotlight but this precious face is worth the effort
Millie the golden retriever with a stick in her mouth and a smile on her face
November 15, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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My morning walk goes better with coffee though
The Art Institute of Chicago with golden sunlight reflecting from the building across the street while the skyline behind it all is directly cast in that golden sunlight Picture of the Sears Tower (sue me) in golden sunlight with the silhouette of another building covering the lower half of the building
November 15, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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My lunch break photoshoots are still hitting the spot
Picture of a building in Chicago overlooking the Monroe st bridge reflecting other buildings and a vibrant blue sky
November 15, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Piper here can start wars with her smile and end them with her other side, as she is demonstrating tonight
Piper the Aussie Corgi running through the snow with a smile on her face
November 14, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Today’s Toby makes the grab from mid-air*!
November 13, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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We both like looking at each other 😍
Piper thr aussie corgi looking at the camera, her rear left leg is sticking out Piper the aussie corgi in the same spot as the other picture, but with her head slightly turned and a slight smile on her face.
November 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Got some fall coloring today!
A fall colored treeline beneath a cloudy sky reflected in mostly still water with some brush in the foreground
November 9, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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These girls 💜
My dogs waiting for me to throw the toy Piper the aussie corgi (left) and Millie the Golden retriever (right) with a doofy underbite
November 8, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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Today’s Toby
Toby the Axolotl swimming right up to my camera
November 7, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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Really liked this view from my train yesterday morning
Picture of the sunrise taken from my seat on my train. The window tint accentuates the teal and peach tones of the sunrise over the green bike rack, framed by the beige wall of the train.
November 7, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Tonight’s sunset
A lightly cloudy sunset featuring wispy clouds of peach sunlight in front of a blue over yellow sky. All over a shadowed cornfield recently cleared.
November 2, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Halloween photoshoot at Petsmart!
Millie the Golden Retriever in her UFO hat Halloween costumr and a big smile on her face in front of a haunted house background. Piper the Aussie Corgi in her Stitch costume with a somewhat smug smile on her face in front of a haunted house backdrop.
October 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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After the trip, these girls were pooped!
My golden retriever laying her head on her aussie corgi sister in the back seat of our car. The golden’s eyes are open and her sister’s are closed My golden laying her head on her Aussie corgi sister in the back seat of our car. Both girls are sleepily looking at the camera
October 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Best time of year for this
Picture of the surface of a pond, reflecting mostly cloudy skies above obscuring the rocks below the surface. A small waterfall amid a forest in the middle of changing colors
October 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Went on a quick road trip today!
Picture of a tree with a blend of red, orange, yellow, and green leaves amid a similarly changing forest. Picture of a grouping of thin trees with yellow leaves (I think birch?) overlooking a trail Picture of a shaded tree standing in front of a mixture of green and yellow leaves in the woods behind it.
October 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Taking a big swing today. Wish me luck!
My partner: “There is frozen crab Rangoon but of the 4 reviews on meijer's app they say they don't like it lol” Me: “I can fix them”
October 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Splootie Patootie
Piper the Aussie Corgi demonstrating proper sploot technique
October 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Zoom lenses are pretty neat. Anybody recognize anyone on that balcony?
Picture from the Chicago No Kings protest of trump tower in the background while furries make the crowd an even broader range of color Picture of the folks standing on the balcony of trump tower overlooking the protest
October 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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A few from Chicago’s #NoKings protest!
3 signs from the Chicago No Kings protest- on the right, a gold poster with, “We the People Serve No King” The center: “Remember Your Oath” The left: sign featuring “Down With” over a picture of a group of people begrudgingly carrying a golden plane titled “Heir Force One” A picture of 2 signs from the Chicago No Kings protest: The left sign has the word “CRIMINAL” in multicolored cut out letters over a teddy bear behind bars labeled “No ICE”, “NO GENOCIDE”, “NO RACISM”, “NO BILLIONAIRES” over a foundation of “THE ONE CRIMINAL I’M WORRIED ABOUT” The center sign features a painted trumpy toad creature with a crown underneath the phrase “NO KINGS” Sign from the Chicago No Kings protest featuring a screenshot of trump and Satan from South Park and the infamous trump epstein photo, underneath the words “PEDO RAPISTS” Writing at the top features “King of the Pedophiles! Release the Files! All of Them!”
October 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Hey Chicago, whaddaya say?

Release the Epstein Files today!
Picture of the gathering crowd at Grant Park jn Chicago
October 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Found a new (to us) nature preserve and fell in love!
Image of a tree centered to show its reflection in the lake it overlooks High contrast picture of a lakeshore in the shade, accentuating the yellow lead in the green algae Picture of a vibrant blue sky with wispy clouds over a lake
October 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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First attempt at a Piper cam
October 12, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Beautiful morning to be in Chicago today
Image of clouds cast in pink and purple from early sunrise over east Jackson st in Chicago.
October 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM