Suzanne Plimpton
@shplimpton.bsky.social
Taking the sociopath instead of the high road.
I get to go back to work on Monday (the reality is that I could have returned this past Thursday [11/13], but I had prior obligations), and I’m glad, but we’re seeing the end of federally funded research. So, I return to a death spiral and get to see the end of an era. Not happy.
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I get to go back to work on Monday (the reality is that I could have returned this past Thursday [11/13], but I had prior obligations), and I’m glad, but we’re seeing the end of federally funded research. So, I return to a death spiral and get to see the end of an era. Not happy.
My school didn’t have a football team, and I’m not a big sports games person, but how much do I love the stuff that goes on for college football games? Go, Dukes! @jamesmadisonuni.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
My school didn’t have a football team, and I’m not a big sports games person, but how much do I love the stuff that goes on for college football games? Go, Dukes! @jamesmadisonuni.bsky.social
Got a new phone, forgot my password, and it was raining this morning. But I got back in, and I saw a very large pug today, so despite the nonsense coming at us, it’s all good.
September 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Got a new phone, forgot my password, and it was raining this morning. But I got back in, and I saw a very large pug today, so despite the nonsense coming at us, it’s all good.
Reposted by Suzanne Plimpton
This has gotta be because the HUD secretary lives nearby, right? Seems like some noble bullying could prevent this tragedy
June 25, 2025 at 12:44 AM
This has gotta be because the HUD secretary lives nearby, right? Seems like some noble bullying could prevent this tragedy
If I could have walk-on music every day on my way into the office, it would be “Oh,Yeah” by Yellow. Or “Battle without Honor or Humanity.”
June 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
If I could have walk-on music every day on my way into the office, it would be “Oh,Yeah” by Yellow. Or “Battle without Honor or Humanity.”
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
This is awful. We will be losing generations of researchers. I hope this administration is happy.
This is awful. We will be losing generations of researchers. I hope this administration is happy.
Amid DOGE-induced turmoil, National Science Foundation is in crisis
The $9 billion agency, which exists solely to fund researchers, projects and facilities outside its Alexandria, Virginia, headquarters, is hitting pause on its mission.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...
This is awful. We will be losing generations of researchers. I hope this administration is happy.
This is awful. We will be losing generations of researchers. I hope this administration is happy.
Today marks the 115th commencement for my alma mater (I think), so here is me hoping for the best for the class of 2025 - go, Eagles of Mary Washington! Go do good deeds!
May 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Today marks the 115th commencement for my alma mater (I think), so here is me hoping for the best for the class of 2025 - go, Eagles of Mary Washington! Go do good deeds!
Reposted by Suzanne Plimpton
Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
Most Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll finds
Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
www.npr.org
May 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.
Off Facebook for almost two weeks now and honestly? Not missing it. Here are pictures from the Evelyn Carrier Arboretum at JMU. Go on with your bad selves.
May 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Off Facebook for almost two weeks now and honestly? Not missing it. Here are pictures from the Evelyn Carrier Arboretum at JMU. Go on with your bad selves.
Sometimes, I just want to sit on my duff and eat an entire block of sharp cheddar, but the universe has other plans.
April 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Sometimes, I just want to sit on my duff and eat an entire block of sharp cheddar, but the universe has other plans.
People exhaust me. Here’s a picture of my camellias - they’re almost done blooming, so I guess they’re exhausted, too. Go, Wednesday!
April 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
People exhaust me. Here’s a picture of my camellias - they’re almost done blooming, so I guess they’re exhausted, too. Go, Wednesday!
Just removed a tick from this lovely girl and she was calm about the whole thing. A first for me - thank goodness for the Google and “how to remove a tick.”
April 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Just removed a tick from this lovely girl and she was calm about the whole thing. A first for me - thank goodness for the Google and “how to remove a tick.”
#saturday @buschgardens.bsky.social when you’re tired of the E.O. BS
April 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
#saturday @buschgardens.bsky.social when you’re tired of the E.O. BS
This guy has been hanging around (outside) my office window for a week now. I see him as a source of hope - if he can hang in there, so can I.
April 3, 2025 at 11:27 PM
This guy has been hanging around (outside) my office window for a week now. I see him as a source of hope - if he can hang in there, so can I.
Stopping the doom-scrolling for a while to enjoy a concert @jamesmadisonuni.bsky.social
March 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Stopping the doom-scrolling for a while to enjoy a concert @jamesmadisonuni.bsky.social
Finally realized we’re living out “red light, green light,” “Squid Game” edition.
March 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Finally realized we’re living out “red light, green light,” “Squid Game” edition.
My dentist is in Old Town, Alexandria, and while the fam is getting clean teeth and X-rays, I go to the country’s oldest farmers’ market. And see this, and hope this rebel is still going.
March 8, 2025 at 11:55 PM
My dentist is in Old Town, Alexandria, and while the fam is getting clean teeth and X-rays, I go to the country’s oldest farmers’ market. And see this, and hope this rebel is still going.
Some days for celebrating are obvious - holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, retirements - and some are quiet, but still significant. As of roughly 9:32, I am fully eligible to retire. Go, me.
Also, these are some conch shells I saw this morning on my way back from the Alexandria Farmers’ Market.
Also, these are some conch shells I saw this morning on my way back from the Alexandria Farmers’ Market.
March 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Some days for celebrating are obvious - holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, retirements - and some are quiet, but still significant. As of roughly 9:32, I am fully eligible to retire. Go, me.
Also, these are some conch shells I saw this morning on my way back from the Alexandria Farmers’ Market.
Also, these are some conch shells I saw this morning on my way back from the Alexandria Farmers’ Market.
Nothing can freak me out faster than someone ringing the doorbell or knocking on the door - I’m Generation X, and if you need me, text me.
March 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Nothing can freak me out faster than someone ringing the doorbell or knocking on the door - I’m Generation X, and if you need me, text me.
When is that asteroid getting here? Asking for a country.
March 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
When is that asteroid getting here? Asking for a country.
Cleaning out the office and finding old Post-It Notes from former co-workers and realizing just how much I took those years for granted - happy “WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic” day to all who celebrate.
February 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Cleaning out the office and finding old Post-It Notes from former co-workers and realizing just how much I took those years for granted - happy “WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic” day to all who celebrate.
This is a fairly old @nonsequitor.bsky.social by @wileytoo.bsky.social but still relevant. I hope I got the tags right.
February 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This is a fairly old @nonsequitor.bsky.social by @wileytoo.bsky.social but still relevant. I hope I got the tags right.
If you look closely enough, you can see a heart. Like mine, it’s broken for my fellow Feds who have wrongly been terminated for unfathomable, hubristic reasons. For what it’s worth, I believe in karma.
February 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
If you look closely enough, you can see a heart. Like mine, it’s broken for my fellow Feds who have wrongly been terminated for unfathomable, hubristic reasons. For what it’s worth, I believe in karma.
Super, super late to this, but good gravy is “Broad City” nothing short of hilarious.
February 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Super, super late to this, but good gravy is “Broad City” nothing short of hilarious.
Fun with the iPhone camera and last night’s snow - white the water drop adds to it #nofilter #snow #tuesdaynight
February 13, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Fun with the iPhone camera and last night’s snow - white the water drop adds to it #nofilter #snow #tuesdaynight