Hannah
@paleodarcy.bsky.social
I’m a former paleontologist with a day job now
Illini fan, art enthusiast, and roommate to an empty headed orange boy 🐈
Illini fan, art enthusiast, and roommate to an empty headed orange boy 🐈
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underappreciated how many people *lost the ability to read* things of any length after the 2016 election. Including me! It took a couple years for me to stop feeling like my brain was tearing itself apart in anything approaching silence
… and not because anything “got better”
… and not because anything “got better”
i got tired of "how to read more" advice from people who are book critics and don't own tvs and live in monasteries with no wifi, so here is some advice from someone with a terminal case of internet brain www.shesabeast.co/how-to-read-...
how to read more
from someone who actually struggles
www.shesabeast.co
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
underappreciated how many people *lost the ability to read* things of any length after the 2016 election. Including me! It took a couple years for me to stop feeling like my brain was tearing itself apart in anything approaching silence
… and not because anything “got better”
… and not because anything “got better”
I just received my first “let’s circle back in January” of the year. The holiday season has officially begun!!
November 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
I just received my first “let’s circle back in January” of the year. The holiday season has officially begun!!
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having exactly (1) day out of the year where every amateur chef in America attempts to cook a giant bird and not fuck it up is, honestly, a wonderful and hilarious tradition
November 27, 2024 at 3:01 PM
having exactly (1) day out of the year where every amateur chef in America attempts to cook a giant bird and not fuck it up is, honestly, a wonderful and hilarious tradition
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I wrote this piece because I only learned about pelvic floors a few years ago, despite having had one all my life. And then it turned out to be where I store all my issues. And then that turned out to be true for a lot of people www.wired.com/story/the-pe...
The Pelvic Floor Is a Problem
Everyone’s suddenly obsessed with the pelvic floor—physical therapists, MAHA influencers, me. Could this deeply misunderstood body part really be the seat of so much modern dysfunction?
www.wired.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I wrote this piece because I only learned about pelvic floors a few years ago, despite having had one all my life. And then it turned out to be where I store all my issues. And then that turned out to be true for a lot of people www.wired.com/story/the-pe...
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Personally, I think the idea that all women should be measured by the failures of Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris is actually a sort of sexist doomerism.
Former first lady Michelle Obama said America is "not ready for a woman" president during a conversation at her New York book event. https://cnn.it/43ApuKZ
November 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Personally, I think the idea that all women should be measured by the failures of Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris is actually a sort of sexist doomerism.
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Common Ground is hosting a pop-up art market and opening gallery reception for Artists of Marm, a group of seven local artists, on November 19th.
The next Common Ground gallery reception welcomes Artists of Marm - SPlog
Common Ground Food Co-operative is hosting a pop-up art market and opening gallery reception for Artists of Marm, a group of seven local artists, on November 19th. Attendees can find artistic goods by...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Common Ground is hosting a pop-up art market and opening gallery reception for Artists of Marm, a group of seven local artists, on November 19th.
Being home sick is frustrating, but at least Cheese feels energetic 😻
November 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Being home sick is frustrating, but at least Cheese feels energetic 😻
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Eventually all seek the wisdom of the Khan abc7chicago.com/post/new-yor...
NYC mayor-elect Mamdani calls IL Gov. Pritzker for advice on issues, dealing with Trump: Sources
Mamdani and Pritzker discussed how to approach Trump, Pritzker's experience with the president's effort to send troops into Chicago and how to prepare should a similar incursion happen in New York Cit...
abc7chicago.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Eventually all seek the wisdom of the Khan abc7chicago.com/post/new-yor...
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Downtown Champaign’s Blue Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe is set to open soon. Here's what we know about the highly-anticipated new restaurant.
Details about Blue Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe - SPlog
Downtown Champaign’s Blue Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe is set to open soon. The new restaurant will offer a menu of appetizers, salads, and entrees in the main dining room and on the other side, Columbia ...
www.smilepolitely.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Downtown Champaign’s Blue Ethiopian Cuisine & Cafe is set to open soon. Here's what we know about the highly-anticipated new restaurant.
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The #FindThatLizard Scholarship is accepting applications until 12/10.
We fund girls, women, and gender non conforming persons pursuing herpetology🦎🐍🐸🐢
I can’t wait to read your application! earynmcgee.com/findthatliza...
We fund girls, women, and gender non conforming persons pursuing herpetology🦎🐍🐸🐢
I can’t wait to read your application! earynmcgee.com/findthatliza...
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The #FindThatLizard Scholarship is accepting applications until 12/10.
We fund girls, women, and gender non conforming persons pursuing herpetology🦎🐍🐸🐢
I can’t wait to read your application! earynmcgee.com/findthatliza...
We fund girls, women, and gender non conforming persons pursuing herpetology🦎🐍🐸🐢
I can’t wait to read your application! earynmcgee.com/findthatliza...
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This needs more attention: Zohran SPLIT the straights with Cuomo. ALL of his margin was from LGBTQ+ voters. Every Dem who ever said “we should abandon the transes” needs this shoved down their fucking throat with a ramrod.
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
This needs more attention: Zohran SPLIT the straights with Cuomo. ALL of his margin was from LGBTQ+ voters. Every Dem who ever said “we should abandon the transes” needs this shoved down their fucking throat with a ramrod.
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Tonight's most random, cool piece of election trivia.
Mikie Sherrill, born in Virginia, is elected governor of New Jersey. Abigail Spanberger, born in New Jersey, is elected governor of Virginia. #Election2025
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Tonight's most random, cool piece of election trivia.
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i don’t like him, but, man, turning down $10M in favor of haterdom is an all-time, world-class, heavyweight champion hater move
according to @jessyedwards.bsky.social of @hellgatenyc.com Curtis Sliwa just said on stage that he was offered $10 million to drop out of the race
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
i don’t like him, but, man, turning down $10M in favor of haterdom is an all-time, world-class, heavyweight champion hater move
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Zohran picked 「卓蘭」("excellent orchid") for his first name and「夸梅」("brilliant plum") for his middle name.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
highlight of my day!!!! vote @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social vote @workingfamilies.org ❤️❤️❤️
November 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Zohran picked 「卓蘭」("excellent orchid") for his first name and「夸梅」("brilliant plum") for his middle name.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
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You have to survive. There are graves to piss on that haven't been dug yet.
November 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
You have to survive. There are graves to piss on that haven't been dug yet.
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The Pritzker Khanate pledges 1,000 corn-fed Janissaries to enforce the will of Shahenshah-e-Sultanat Al-New York Zohran Mamdani the Magnificent
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 AM
The Pritzker Khanate pledges 1,000 corn-fed Janissaries to enforce the will of Shahenshah-e-Sultanat Al-New York Zohran Mamdani the Magnificent
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Gentlemen: thank you for your service.
I support everyone giving vast sums of money to Andrew Cuomo. It’s the “lighting a million quid on fire” art piece but this time performed by the worst people in the world.
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Gentlemen: thank you for your service.
Dendrites, acrylic on canvas
I wanted to imagine all the tiny dendrites trying to reach each other and finding light when they do. But the negative space is really making me think about follicles and a little ovum nestled in there... maybe I'll work on a follow-up piece?
I wanted to imagine all the tiny dendrites trying to reach each other and finding light when they do. But the negative space is really making me think about follicles and a little ovum nestled in there... maybe I'll work on a follow-up piece?
November 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Dendrites, acrylic on canvas
I wanted to imagine all the tiny dendrites trying to reach each other and finding light when they do. But the negative space is really making me think about follicles and a little ovum nestled in there... maybe I'll work on a follow-up piece?
I wanted to imagine all the tiny dendrites trying to reach each other and finding light when they do. But the negative space is really making me think about follicles and a little ovum nestled in there... maybe I'll work on a follow-up piece?
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If we are cool with Zohran, the Republicans will smear us as socialists! Unlike what they're doing now: smearing us as socialists.
![Screenshot of article that reads: “A Mamdani victory is a serious political problem for those in the party who believe, as we do, that our primary focus must be on flipping red and purple seats blue, expanding the map for Democrats, and creating a path back to Congress and the White House,” Matt Bennett, executive vice president of center-left think tank Third Way, told MSNBC. “The [Democratic Socialists of America] platform — which Mamdani has not repudiated — hands a potent set of weapons to Republican ad makers eager to tie Mamdani-style politics to Democrats running in much tougher places than deep blue New York.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ozma3timm5c32fa7bimb4zaj/bafkreidedpbe5cweyx6x5pz66ypn74fumifyvinjjr4prysjpvopaqi4vi@jpeg)
November 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
If we are cool with Zohran, the Republicans will smear us as socialists! Unlike what they're doing now: smearing us as socialists.
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A couple thousand years? Its been at least 150,000 years. Homo sapiens have been leveraging our collective strengths to lead to better outcomes for everyone for the entire existence of our species. Its literally what we evolved to do.
August 6, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A couple thousand years? Its been at least 150,000 years. Homo sapiens have been leveraging our collective strengths to lead to better outcomes for everyone for the entire existence of our species. Its literally what we evolved to do.
Life has been busy! New home, planning for the future, and trying to keep the groundhogs away from the vegetable garden. But the good news is that Cheese has absolutely taken to the new place as if we bought it just for him 😅
August 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Life has been busy! New home, planning for the future, and trying to keep the groundhogs away from the vegetable garden. But the good news is that Cheese has absolutely taken to the new place as if we bought it just for him 😅
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Wintu Shasta Salamander (Hydromantes wintu) in its limestone cave habitat
#herps #herpetology #fieldherping #salamander
#herps #herpetology #fieldherping #salamander
January 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Wintu Shasta Salamander (Hydromantes wintu) in its limestone cave habitat
#herps #herpetology #fieldherping #salamander
#herps #herpetology #fieldherping #salamander
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BREAKING: Illinois is currently shut out of Medicaid.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s office reports that the Trump funding freeze has shut the state out of the federal health care program.
Medicaid covers nearly 4 million people in Illinois.
chicago.suntimes.com/politics/don...
Gov. JB Pritzker’s office reports that the Trump funding freeze has shut the state out of the federal health care program.
Medicaid covers nearly 4 million people in Illinois.
chicago.suntimes.com/politics/don...
Illinois shut out of Medicaid after Trump administration halts federal grants and loans
The Trump administration's federal freeze has shut Illinois out of Medicaid, according to Gov. JB Pritzker's office. The government-funded health insurance program covered about 3.9 million people in ...
chicago.suntimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 5:17 PM
BREAKING: Illinois is currently shut out of Medicaid.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s office reports that the Trump funding freeze has shut the state out of the federal health care program.
Medicaid covers nearly 4 million people in Illinois.
chicago.suntimes.com/politics/don...
Gov. JB Pritzker’s office reports that the Trump funding freeze has shut the state out of the federal health care program.
Medicaid covers nearly 4 million people in Illinois.
chicago.suntimes.com/politics/don...
It’s wild seeing folks on social media learning about export controls today
January 28, 2025 at 3:04 AM
It’s wild seeing folks on social media learning about export controls today