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Dr. Kimberly Ayers
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Assistant Prof of Math, CSUSM. 은혜 She/Her. Dynamics and Ergodic Theory. Podcast listener. Find me on a bike. 🏳️‍🌈
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Maisy was brought in as a stray, severely underweight with skin infections. She was lactating when the Humane Society found her, but they were unable to locate her puppies. This poor girl has been through hell, but she is still so incredibly sweet and loving. Looking forward to letting her heal.
An emaciated brown dog wearing a pink camouflage-patterned shirt lies asleep on a cream-colored fluffy dog bed in front of a lit fireplace. The dog’s fur is sparse in places, showing that it is still growing back in.
November 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Hey so I’ll be filling out a complaint form to report a Hatch Act violation if anyone wants to join me.
A screenshot of the U.S. Forest Service (USDA) website on a mobile browser. At the top, a banner with a U.S. flag icon says, “An official website of the United States government. Here’s how you know.” Below is a large yellow warning box with a black exclamation mark symbol, reading: “The Radical Left Democrats shutdown the government. This government website will be updated periodically during the funding lapse for mission critical functions. President Trump has made it clear he wants to keep the government open and support those who feed, fuel, and clothe the American people.” Underneath, the Forest Service logo and text “Forest Service U.S.D.A” appear with a green menu button. A large background image shows a road under construction along a rocky riverbank, overlaid with the caption “More than a road.”
October 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Happy Autumnal Equinox! 🍂🍁 I turned on the Halloween lights on my house and am listening to the Practical Magic soundtrack. Yesterday I baked a garden focaccia.
A rectangular blue-gray ceramic baking dish filled with focaccia dough, decorated with vegetables arranged to look like flowers. Two onion “tulips” with curved red onion petals stand upright, while clusters of halved cherry tomatoes with parsley sprigs resemble blossoms. Green onion stalks act as stems, parsley leaves as foliage, and scattered capers mimic small buds. Olive oil glistens on the dough’s surface, framing the garden-like design. The same focaccia as before, but it has been baked and taken on a golden brown color.
September 22, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Lego Rivendell is complete
A completed LEGO Rivendell set displayed on a wooden table. The detailed build includes the tall grey stone tower with green spires on the left, an arched hall with an intricate orange and green tiled roof in the center, and a white domed gazebo on the right connected by bridges and walkways. Colorful brick-built trees with yellow, green, and orange leaves frame the scene. Numerous minifigures, including elves and members of the Fellowship, are gathered around the central council area and along the pathways, bringing the scene to life. In the background, household items such as plants, framed pictures, papers, and a red box are visible.
September 22, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Still Sunday here! Baked some orange rolls today.
A pan of freshly baked orange rolls sits on a stovetop. The rolls are golden brown with a glossy orange glaze coating the swirled tops, filling the rectangular baking dish in neat rows. In the background, part of the oven control panel and a floral ceramic spoon rest are visible.
September 8, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Man it has been an insane couple of weeks. Tenure file due, start of the semester, paper revisions due, and sabbatical application due all within less than three weeks. But it’s all done and I was able to celebrate by biking to the farmers market!
A farmers’ market table with a green-and-white checkered tablecloth decorated with apples and cherries. On the table are three small baskets of fresh berries—raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries—a bouquet of bright yellow sunflowers wrapped in newspaper, and a clear takeout container of mango sticky rice topped with black and white sesame seeds. In the background, other tables and chairs are visible.
September 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Girlfriend got me the Lego Rivendell set for my birthday and I am incredibly lucky. Phase 1 is complete!
A LEGO model of a segment of Rivendell featuring a medieval-style chapel and tower. The gray stone-like structure has a cylindrical turret with a green conical roof and spire, and a sloped roof decorated with a colorful diamond pattern of orange, blue, and tan tiles. Arched windows, statues, and small plants add detail at the base, with the model displayed on a woven circular placemat in a cozy room setting.
August 31, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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For instance, my sister sent me this one this morning (it was fun, give it a try). But I had to clarify.
Romeo and Juliet agree to meet between 8:00 am and 9:00 am. Each arrives at a random time in the house and then waits 15 minutes. What is the probability that they meet?
June 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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I went to a bonsai workshop today! Grading will come later
A close-up view of a small bonsai tree in a blue ceramic pot filled with gravel. The tree has a thick trunk with numerous branches bearing small, round green leaves.
May 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Sometimes my students leave notes for my dog. ❤️
A small note on a green chalkboard that says “Hi moose!” with a hand drawn heart
May 6, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Not a selfie, but I completed a triathlon this morning!!!
A colorful triathlon medal hangs on a wall among other race medals. The central medal reads “Spring Sprint Triathlon 2025” and features a dynamic depiction of a swimmer emerging from ocean waves, transitioning into a runner with a sun and waves in the background. The medal includes a large “T” and the word “TRAIN” on the ribbon. Other visible medals include ones labeled “Solana Beach Triathlon” and “San Diego International,” adorned with vibrant designs including suns, palm trees, and athletic figures.
May 5, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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It’s Arbor Day! Tell me about your favorite tree. I’ll go first.

There have been many trees that I’ve loved in my life but at the moment I am feeling fondness for Ella, the Meyer lemon tree in my backyard. She has provided so much for me, I haven’t bought a lemon since I moved into this house.
A lush, vibrant lemon tree laden with numerous ripe, yellow lemons stands above a retaining wall made of stone bricks. The tree’s dense green foliage contrasts with the bright fruit, and a red wooden fence and palm trees are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
April 25, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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One year without my favorite guy. I miss you, Hilbert.
A close-up image of a dog with upright ears and heterochromia—one blue eye and one brown eye—sitting on a textured beige rug. The dog has a white snout with a dark nose, brown markings on its face and ears, and a short coat of white and reddish-brown fur. He is wearing a dark collar with a round tag and looking directly at the camera with a curious expression. In the background, there is a dog bed, a crate, and various household items.
April 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Showed up today.
A handwritten sign held up to the sky that says “pi is irrational but democracy isn’t!” in purple and blue lettering.
April 6, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Wait one more thing: on a related note my current long term foster Big Z is still looking for his forever home. He is such a sweet, gentle, mellow boy. If you’re in the San Diego area and are looking to adopt, consider giving Big Z a home!!
A Siberian Husky with one blue eye and one brown eye rests his head on the door frame, peeking through a parted black mesh screen. The dog’s expression appears relaxed yet slightly longing. The fur is a mix of black and white, with a characteristic husky facial mask.
March 18, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Sandra Oh’s office in The Chair.
An old-fashioned office or study with dark wooden paneling on the walls. A large wooden desk is positioned in the center, cluttered with papers, folders, a computer, and office supplies. Two green leather chairs are in front of the desk, while a dark green couch sits against the back wall, adorned with a blanket that reads “Pembroke.” The walls feature bookshelves filled with leather-bound books, and two large, framed portraits of older men hang on either side of the room. There are multiple table and floor lamps providing warm lighting. The windows have stained glass accents, and blinds partially cover the view outside. A Persian-style rug adds to the room’s classic, scholarly aesthetic.
March 18, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Ok so I’m behind and just now doing the Wednesday spelling bee 🐝…IS THAT AN S
The NYT spelling bee grid, with the letters B U S L O A and F in the middle
March 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Here standing up for science! @standupforscience.bsky.social
A crowd of people holding signs in support of science in a courtyard with trees.
March 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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We may or may not have had it on in the background while doing a worksheet in class today
A projector in a classroom showing a live camera feed of a bald eagle’s nest
March 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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I am pleased
This list of lists of lists is a list of articles that are lists of other list articles. Each of the pages linked here is an index to multiple lists on a topic. General reference • List of lists of lists - this article itself is a list of lists, so it contains itself. • Lists of academic journals • Lists of encyclopedias • Lists of important publications in science
February 27, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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Is the list of lists of lists an element of the list of lists of lists? @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social #russellsparadox
A screen shot from the depths of Wikipedia Instagram page, which is the top of the Wikipedia article “list of lists of lists: This list of lists of lists is a list of articles that are lists of other list articles.”
February 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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I was the victim of Pyrex thermal shock tonight
A shattered glass pan on a stove top with various roasted veggies mixed in with the glass shards
February 20, 2025 at 4:38 AM
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Remember that time I decided to start a huge new crochet project? Well…
A very large crocheted throw blanket laid out on a king sized bed. The blanket is pastel purple white and blue, and looks like a bookshelf, with book, plants, vases, and cats on various shelves.
February 13, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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You heard it here first, folks!
A scene on a tv of a woman sitting in front of a computer saying “math nerds are probably the most dangerous people on the planet.”
January 31, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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Here’s the puppy tax
A tan and black puppy snoozing on a bed with a red bedspread and a Totoro hair. She looks very peaceful despite definitely having been up to mischief earlier.
January 30, 2025 at 3:50 AM