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Lou Woodley (she/her)
@louwoodley.bsky.social
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Founder and Director of CSCCE. I train, support & research scientific community managers - those building networks and collaborations in STEM. Happiest at the intersection of people, science and tech - with a book & a view of the mountains. #community
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Pup in full control of the buttons! (Thankfully pressing the red one just says “yes!”)
A black and white Australian shepherd dog sits on a rug with four large, brightly colored press buttons in front of her. She stares at the camera as if to say “I know that when I press one of these you have to do what I request”.
February 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Happy Christmas - we finally got a little snow!
Portland Head Light - a white, brick lighthouse, stands tall above the sea on rocks that have a light dusting of snow.
December 25, 2024 at 3:36 PM
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Beautiful morning to take pup for a walk along the beach.
December 14, 2024 at 5:05 PM
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We just ran a successful pilot of our two-day (online) project management boot camp - which means it’s time for a celebratory drink with pup!
A black and white Australian Shepherd puppy has their front paws resting on the surround of an outdoor fire pit and is intently watching the flames. It’s dark and cold outside!
December 4, 2024 at 11:29 PM
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One thing you should know about me: squirrels are a recurring theme! Every year, I wait to serendipitously find holiday cards that include a squirrel but I was starting to get worried that I hadn’t found any yet this year…Then a wander around a few local art stores today brought success!
A red squirrel with tufty ears, a very bushy tail, and a knitted red jumper is cross-country skiing from right to left across the snow. Snow is falling and behind the squirrel is a forest of pine trees. The picture was created by Maine artist Molly O Fedarko and features on a holiday card.
November 30, 2024 at 10:16 PM
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I loved Braiding Sweetgrass so I’m excited to be reading Robin Wall Kimmerer’s new book on reciprocity, The Serviceberry. I think in our idealizing of community, there might be yearning to be in this kind of reciprocal relationship with others we trust, participants in a gift economy of mutual care.
Photo of the cover of The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer. A cedar waxwing bird with its wings spread holds a serviceberry in its beak. Another smaller waxwing flies in the background among the bright red berries and green leaves. Quote from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book, The Serviceberry: “When I speak about reciprocity as a relationship, let me be clear. I don’t mean a bilateral exchange in which an obligation is incurred and can then be discharged with a reciprocal “payment”. I mean keeping the gift in motion in a way that is both and diffuses so that the gift does not accumulate and stagnate but keeps moving…”
November 24, 2024 at 1:03 AM
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Yesterday was busy and a bit stressful and it was the first time in two weeks that I missed reading a chapter of “Meditations for Mortals” by Oliver Burkeman. So today I’m gonna read yesterday and today’s chapters during a morning coffee break.
The cover of the book Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. It has a fluorescent orange background with the book title and author’s name in black ink.
November 20, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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His brother is the one who *really* loves belly rubs…
A soft and fluffy white and ginger cat lies on his side with his two front paws raised near his face inviting someone to rub his belly.
November 20, 2024 at 1:34 AM
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Oh look, he’s found a perfect little neko chamber…
A soft and fluffy black and white cat is asleep on his back with his two front paws tucked up near his face. He’s lying in the recess in the center of a circular, grey, fluffy cat bed which is a perfect fit for him
November 20, 2024 at 1:25 AM
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Here’s a tired officemate…
A black and white Australian Shepherd dog is curled up in a grey armchair. She’s leaning on a purple cushion and yawning widely to reveal her big, pink tongue.
November 19, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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Next up, Blue Summer by Jim Nichols which tells the story of Cal, a musician who’s been in jail and is sharing his coming of age story about a difficult childhood in small town Maine and what happened next. This was super vivid and very tender in places #Booksky #MaineBooks
The front cover of the novel Blue Summer by Jim Nichols. A barn is silhouetted against a dark skyline where the embers of sunlight are visible on the horizon with many stars in the darker sky above. A single glowing red light can be seen through the top floor window of the barn. The back cover of the novel Blue Summer by Jim Nichols
November 17, 2024 at 6:27 PM
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First up was Contentment Cove by Miriam Colwell that’s set in a coastal town and explores the tensions that arise when wealthy retirees from out of town move to the area. #booksky #MaineBooks
The front cover of the novel Contentment Cove by Miriam Colwell. The back cover of the novel Contentment Cove by Miriam Colwell. It describes what the novel is about and includes an author bio.
November 17, 2024 at 4:05 PM
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I recently moved to Maine and thanks to a local bookstore (yay bookstores!) I’ve been exploring novels and short stories by local writers. Any additional recommendations you’d add? Or have you done something similar to connect with where you live? 🧵 #booksky #MaineBooks
A pile of six books all by authors from Maine and/or set in Maine.
November 17, 2024 at 3:57 PM
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Here’s one in return! There’s an informal local habit here of going to watch the full moon rise over the ocean each month.
A silvery moon rises above an island on the horizon line. The sea is in the fore ground along with a small section of sandy beach where waves are breaking on the shore. The reflection of the moon looks rippled in the waves.
November 17, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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Those windows are lovely! I went to a different church recently - one that had been converted into a country music venue (the Ryman in Nashville). And the light through the windows was also beautiful and very atmospheric.
The Ryman music venue in Nashville. Stained glass windows are lit from outside and shine red, yellow, blue and green light into the darkened hall where the audience sits together on old church pews.
November 16, 2024 at 6:44 PM
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Saturdays are often book reading day for me - and today I’m finally starting adrienne maree brown’s most recent book, Loving Corrections. It’s about how we navigate feedback and conflict in our communities, adjust our stance, and retain a sense of belonging. #booksky #BooksAboutCommunity
On a bright blue, rectangular cafe table are three things - a glass containing a latte with a heart in the foam, an open sandwich with ricotta cheese, bright red raspberries and green pistachios, and the book, Loving Corrections by adrienne maree brown. An excerpt from Loving Corrections by adrienne maree brown. An excerpt from Loving Corrections by adrienne maree brown.
November 16, 2024 at 6:33 PM
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What a cute dog! Is she an Aussie mix? Mine has been Queen of the armchair this week!
A black and white Australian Shepherd dog is curled up on a grey armchair. She’s resting against a purple cushion and yawning widely so her big tongue sticks out.
November 16, 2024 at 2:13 PM
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👋 Hello, world! I'm late to the party...but I did bring my pup!
A black and white Australian Shepherd puppy in a sitting pose looks into the distance over the photographer's shoulder. She's sitting on a rocky pier leading to a lighthouse. It's sunset and the sky and sea are a pale pink and blue in the background.
February 22, 2024 at 3:34 PM