Polly Murray
@pbm.bsky.social
structural/earthquake engineering professor in alaska, nature and bicycle enthusiast, ketchup's roommate
goofy guys are the best
June 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
goofy guys are the best
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A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope
May 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope
turns out being the professor does not exempt me from finals week nightmares, but they have shifted to be printer-related.
April 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
turns out being the professor does not exempt me from finals week nightmares, but they have shifted to be printer-related.
a bit of good news: the neighborhood bakery reopened today, and now has a coffee bar, market, and bread oven, along with sunny tables and a garden. i think every neighborhood should have one (this is a comment on zoning)
April 23, 2025 at 10:57 PM
a bit of good news: the neighborhood bakery reopened today, and now has a coffee bar, market, and bread oven, along with sunny tables and a garden. i think every neighborhood should have one (this is a comment on zoning)
bike racks of anchorage 🙃
April 2, 2025 at 4:44 PM
bike racks of anchorage 🙃
my weekly 3 hour night class doesn’t seem so bad after watching @booker.senate.gov ‘s incredible marathon speech yesterday. i still get tired of my own voice by the end though
April 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
my weekly 3 hour night class doesn’t seem so bad after watching @booker.senate.gov ‘s incredible marathon speech yesterday. i still get tired of my own voice by the end though
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A podcast where parents try to explain their children’s PhD
January 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
A podcast where parents try to explain their children’s PhD
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you know who should be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame? Sisyphus
December 23, 2024 at 1:15 AM
you know who should be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame? Sisyphus
hard to say who’s happier about new snow
December 1, 2024 at 10:38 PM
hard to say who’s happier about new snow
ending class and turning the ipad around for a tip
Ending my presentation at work and turning the iPad around for a tip
November 26, 2024 at 12:04 AM
ending class and turning the ipad around for a tip
this ice was less nice but the view (and the company) made up for it
November 25, 2024 at 6:27 AM
this ice was less nice but the view (and the company) made up for it
winter bike commuting is great because 1) i don’t have to wait for my car to warm up 2) the snow storage (sometimes) makes for a nice protected bike lane :)
November 20, 2024 at 12:16 AM
winter bike commuting is great because 1) i don’t have to wait for my car to warm up 2) the snow storage (sometimes) makes for a nice protected bike lane :)
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Freddie Mercury wrote "I want to ride my bicycle" as a rebuke of American city planning
November 13, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Freddie Mercury wrote "I want to ride my bicycle" as a rebuke of American city planning
they should invent an office that’s warm enough to work in
November 14, 2024 at 12:22 AM
they should invent an office that’s warm enough to work in
always an exciting day when the muni comes to remove snow from the neighborhood
November 12, 2024 at 10:29 PM
always an exciting day when the muni comes to remove snow from the neighborhood
hey! i’m Polly and this is Ketchup. we live in alaska and love snow, riding bikes, and contributing to community disaster resilience (the last one is primarily my interest, but i think he concurs)
November 11, 2024 at 11:08 PM
hey! i’m Polly and this is Ketchup. we live in alaska and love snow, riding bikes, and contributing to community disaster resilience (the last one is primarily my interest, but i think he concurs)
November 11, 2024 at 11:04 PM
civil engineering is cool!
September 22, 2023 at 9:38 PM
civil engineering is cool!
the walk between my office and the building i teach in includes a sky bridge, and the trees that are surrounding it are all turning for the season 😍
September 19, 2023 at 4:40 PM
the walk between my office and the building i teach in includes a sky bridge, and the trees that are surrounding it are all turning for the season 😍