Claire G. Griffin
@polargriffin.bsky.social
Asst Prof, Ex-pat Texan, biogeocheminist and arctic scientist, excited about organic matter and rivers. Water science, fluffy pet photos, #QueerinSTEM, and crafty things.
I recently re-read Forgotten Beasts of Eld, a beautiful little book.
The cover of the paperback copy i had in high school is the first image. The cover of the current Amazon listing is the second.
What happened??? This half-assed photoshop slop can't have been worth it.
The cover of the paperback copy i had in high school is the first image. The cover of the current Amazon listing is the second.
What happened??? This half-assed photoshop slop can't have been worth it.
November 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I recently re-read Forgotten Beasts of Eld, a beautiful little book.
The cover of the paperback copy i had in high school is the first image. The cover of the current Amazon listing is the second.
What happened??? This half-assed photoshop slop can't have been worth it.
The cover of the paperback copy i had in high school is the first image. The cover of the current Amazon listing is the second.
What happened??? This half-assed photoshop slop can't have been worth it.
Guess its officially winter! First lake effect snow of the season
November 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Guess its officially winter! First lake effect snow of the season
One of my traditions is tacos/tex Mex every election day, in honor of my wish for a taco truck on every stretch corner. Luckily, even in rural western PA, theres an excellent taco truck the next town over.
Not quite barbacoa at the bog since this wetland is pretty basic, but still good.
Not quite barbacoa at the bog since this wetland is pretty basic, but still good.
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
One of my traditions is tacos/tex Mex every election day, in honor of my wish for a taco truck on every stretch corner. Luckily, even in rural western PA, theres an excellent taco truck the next town over.
Not quite barbacoa at the bog since this wetland is pretty basic, but still good.
Not quite barbacoa at the bog since this wetland is pretty basic, but still good.
Very happy with these! The planter has the San Joaquin River (California), the orbs are the Rivanna River (Virginia) and the Kuparuk River (Alaska)
October 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Very happy with these! The planter has the San Joaquin River (California), the orbs are the Rivanna River (Virginia) and the Kuparuk River (Alaska)
Another resource for direct support of people in Western Alaska
October 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Another resource for direct support of people in Western Alaska
I quite like @maryroach.bsky.social , but having "cozy corner" consist entirely of her books is A Choice
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I quite like @maryroach.bsky.social , but having "cozy corner" consist entirely of her books is A Choice
Is my clay-splattered purse containing 2 books, a wallet, and a drop spindle really the most comfortable spot to sit?
September 2, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Is my clay-splattered purse containing 2 books, a wallet, and a drop spindle really the most comfortable spot to sit?
Ok, we all need something cheerful.
4H Llamas and alpacas in costume
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4H Llamas and alpacas in costume
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August 27, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Ok, we all need something cheerful.
4H Llamas and alpacas in costume
www.waltonwebcasting.com/event/2025-m...
4H Llamas and alpacas in costume
www.waltonwebcasting.com/event/2025-m...
Beaufort is a prim and proper fellow.
August 21, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Beaufort is a prim and proper fellow.
As curious as a cat!
August 19, 2025 at 4:14 AM
As curious as a cat!
For context, Mack was named for the Mackenzie River and my previous cat was named for the Yukon, so im leaning towards keeping the Arctic theme
Photo of the Cretaceous Hue Shale
Photo of the Cretaceous Hue Shale
August 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
For context, Mack was named for the Mackenzie River and my previous cat was named for the Yukon, so im leaning towards keeping the Arctic theme
Photo of the Cretaceous Hue Shale
Photo of the Cretaceous Hue Shale
Hello from a new friend!
What should I name him? Current options:
Jago after the watershed I've been working in
Beaufort after the sea that many rivers I study flow into
Hugh after Cretaceous Hue Shale that we flew over this summer and I have questions about
Kumquat bc food names for pets rulr
What should I name him? Current options:
Jago after the watershed I've been working in
Beaufort after the sea that many rivers I study flow into
Hugh after Cretaceous Hue Shale that we flew over this summer and I have questions about
Kumquat bc food names for pets rulr
August 19, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Hello from a new friend!
What should I name him? Current options:
Jago after the watershed I've been working in
Beaufort after the sea that many rivers I study flow into
Hugh after Cretaceous Hue Shale that we flew over this summer and I have questions about
Kumquat bc food names for pets rulr
What should I name him? Current options:
Jago after the watershed I've been working in
Beaufort after the sea that many rivers I study flow into
Hugh after Cretaceous Hue Shale that we flew over this summer and I have questions about
Kumquat bc food names for pets rulr
We found some caribou fluff on the tundra, so of course I spun it up into to some yarn. My student plans to give it to his partner to adorn something she knits!
August 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
We found some caribou fluff on the tundra, so of course I spun it up into to some yarn. My student plans to give it to his partner to adorn something she knits!
Maybe if this science thing doesn't work out, I'll become a musk ox rancher. Isn't she cute?
August 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Maybe if this science thing doesn't work out, I'll become a musk ox rancher. Isn't she cute?
Back in Fairbanks after a week or so on the North Slope! We were on the Jago River in ANWR, studying ice wedge polygons, hydrology, and carbon cycling. Awesome site, great team, and I learned way more about mosses than I ever could have anticipated
August 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Back in Fairbanks after a week or so on the North Slope! We were on the Jago River in ANWR, studying ice wedge polygons, hydrology, and carbon cycling. Awesome site, great team, and I learned way more about mosses than I ever could have anticipated
Off to the Jago River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge! Owen, a student at Alleghent, posed for the requisite Arctic Circle photo as he passed 66N for the first time!
Talk to you in 7-9 days!
Talk to you in 7-9 days!
July 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Off to the Jago River in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge! Owen, a student at Alleghent, posed for the requisite Arctic Circle photo as he passed 66N for the first time!
Talk to you in 7-9 days!
Talk to you in 7-9 days!
I had to say goodbye to my buddy Mack this week. Hug and scritch your critters for me!
If his romps thu wetlands or along the beach ever brought you joy, kick a few bucks to a local conservation or wetland org! He was never happier than when Going Places, especially if he could get wet and mucky.
If his romps thu wetlands or along the beach ever brought you joy, kick a few bucks to a local conservation or wetland org! He was never happier than when Going Places, especially if he could get wet and mucky.
July 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I had to say goodbye to my buddy Mack this week. Hug and scritch your critters for me!
If his romps thu wetlands or along the beach ever brought you joy, kick a few bucks to a local conservation or wetland org! He was never happier than when Going Places, especially if he could get wet and mucky.
If his romps thu wetlands or along the beach ever brought you joy, kick a few bucks to a local conservation or wetland org! He was never happier than when Going Places, especially if he could get wet and mucky.
Got to join a woodfire kiln with the ceramics faculty at Allegheny! Had a blast, saw some cools pots, really happy with a few of mine! Hope I get invited back :)
July 9, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Got to join a woodfire kiln with the ceramics faculty at Allegheny! Had a blast, saw some cools pots, really happy with a few of mine! Hope I get invited back :)
Marsh Monster Mack
June 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Marsh Monster Mack
Happy dog in water, sad dog in water
June 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Happy dog in water, sad dog in water
Can you spot the softshell turtle?
June 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Can you spot the softshell turtle?
Happy Pride from Mack!
June 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Happy Pride from Mack!
Ended the trip with a visit to a 6th generation woolen mill, run by a friend's cousin! They were doing some stream restoration on the old mill run, too!
May 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Ended the trip with a visit to a 6th generation woolen mill, run by a friend's cousin! They were doing some stream restoration on the old mill run, too!