Katherine MacLean, PhD
@kmacdose.bsky.social
Former scientist (psychopharmacology) at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Author of Midnight Water
Stewardess of the Being Ground
https://www.katherinemaclean.org/being-ground
Author of Midnight Water
Stewardess of the Being Ground
https://www.katherinemaclean.org/being-ground
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We built our first yurt this summer and are starting to welcome guests.
Donate to help preserve this forest sanctuary and share the peace with those who need it most.
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Reposted by Katherine MacLean, PhD
‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
Reposted by Katherine MacLean, PhD
"That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files" -- Rep. Grijalva
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
"That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files" -- Rep. Grijalva
Reposted by Katherine MacLean, PhD
i hope this is how you find out about dick cheney
November 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
i hope this is how you find out about dick cheney
All dressed up as my favorite alter ego … Mistress of Dissolution 💀🧪🫠
October 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
All dressed up as my favorite alter ego … Mistress of Dissolution 💀🧪🫠
Golden fall 💛🍂
October 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Golden fall 💛🍂
Stunning autumn sunsets over southern Vermont 🌅🍁
October 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Stunning autumn sunsets over southern Vermont 🌅🍁
What an amazing first nighttime gathering in our new yurt ✨🔥🐉
October 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
What an amazing first nighttime gathering in our new yurt ✨🔥🐉
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Lawrence Becker is a #stopmotion animator & director known for his creative, handcrafted animations. 🎥
He uses #pumpkins to capture the spirit of #Halloween. He showcases the entire process, where every detail is meticulously created by hand🎃
#art #animation
Artist: @samplertimes.bsky.social
He uses #pumpkins to capture the spirit of #Halloween. He showcases the entire process, where every detail is meticulously created by hand🎃
#art #animation
Artist: @samplertimes.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Lawrence Becker is a #stopmotion animator & director known for his creative, handcrafted animations. 🎥
He uses #pumpkins to capture the spirit of #Halloween. He showcases the entire process, where every detail is meticulously created by hand🎃
#art #animation
Artist: @samplertimes.bsky.social
He uses #pumpkins to capture the spirit of #Halloween. He showcases the entire process, where every detail is meticulously created by hand🎃
#art #animation
Artist: @samplertimes.bsky.social
I finally got to record a conversation about how I wrote my psychedelic memoir and why… with Sharissa Bradley of Project Seed Money (projectseedmoney.com). Empowering women writers to share their stories.
youtu.be/Aki8dg0lkoU
youtu.be/Aki8dg0lkoU
Katherine MacLean on “Midnight Water,” Psychedelics & Facing the Fear of Publishing a Memoir
YouTube video by Project Seed Money
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I finally got to record a conversation about how I wrote my psychedelic memoir and why… with Sharissa Bradley of Project Seed Money (projectseedmoney.com). Empowering women writers to share their stories.
youtu.be/Aki8dg0lkoU
youtu.be/Aki8dg0lkoU
Fall reflections 🪞🍁💦
September 28, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Fall reflections 🪞🍁💦
Foliage colors reaching magnificence.
September 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Foliage colors reaching magnificence.
Reposted by Katherine MacLean, PhD
An 1889 paper reported ghost pipe (Monotroa uniflora) contains grayanotoxin, but our @savannahanez.bsky.social
revisited this claim, using #massspec approaches to try and detect the toxins. Spoiler alert, we were unable to find any! Her work is now available in JNP!
pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
revisited this claim, using #massspec approaches to try and detect the toxins. Spoiler alert, we were unable to find any! Her work is now available in JNP!
pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
Targeted and Untargeted Mass Spectrometry Do Not Detect Grayanane-Type Toxins in Monotropa uniflora L.
Monotropa uniflora L. (“ghost pipe”), is a North American traditional medicinal plant which has recently seen an increase in consumption nationwide. However, a single 1889 study reported the presence ...
pubs.acs.org
September 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
An 1889 paper reported ghost pipe (Monotroa uniflora) contains grayanotoxin, but our @savannahanez.bsky.social
revisited this claim, using #massspec approaches to try and detect the toxins. Spoiler alert, we were unable to find any! Her work is now available in JNP!
pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
revisited this claim, using #massspec approaches to try and detect the toxins. Spoiler alert, we were unable to find any! Her work is now available in JNP!
pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
Join our autumn celebration at the Being Ground!
October 11th with vibraphonist Chris Dingman
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October 11th with vibraphonist Chris Dingman
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Autumn Celebration
Immerse yourself in the colors and sounds of our forest sanctuary
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September 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Join our autumn celebration at the Being Ground!
October 11th with vibraphonist Chris Dingman
being-ground.betterworld.org/events/autum...
October 11th with vibraphonist Chris Dingman
being-ground.betterworld.org/events/autum...
September 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
September 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Fall colors are getting ready to pop!
September 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Fall colors are getting ready to pop!
Portals at the Being Ground
September 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Portals at the Being Ground
It’s praying mantis season
September 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It’s praying mantis season
I just made zucchini bread for the first time in probably 7 years, which is also how long ago I was last pregnant. It’s amazing how long it can take the body to finally settle after a huge life event (or series of events). Let’s be gentle and patient with ourselves.
September 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I just made zucchini bread for the first time in probably 7 years, which is also how long ago I was last pregnant. It’s amazing how long it can take the body to finally settle after a huge life event (or series of events). Let’s be gentle and patient with ourselves.
Enjoy my latest conversation on Lauren Alderfer’s microdosing podcast 🍄🧚✨
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September 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Enjoy my latest conversation on Lauren Alderfer’s microdosing podcast 🍄🧚✨
creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
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Today I have achieved whatever adulting level is Buy One’s Own Printer and Successfully Set it Up
September 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Today I have achieved whatever adulting level is Buy One’s Own Printer and Successfully Set it Up
We built our first yurt this summer and are starting to welcome guests.
Donate to help preserve this forest sanctuary and share the peace with those who need it most.
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Donate to help preserve this forest sanctuary and share the peace with those who need it most.
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Expand the Being Ground supporting Being Ground
Expand the Being Ground
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September 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
We built our first yurt this summer and are starting to welcome guests.
Donate to help preserve this forest sanctuary and share the peace with those who need it most.
being-ground.betterworld.org/campaigns/ex...
Donate to help preserve this forest sanctuary and share the peace with those who need it most.
being-ground.betterworld.org/campaigns/ex...