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I DON'T chat. Science, photographer, healthcare and flash fiction writer, Blue Resister. I believe in honesty, charity, and being kind to your neighbors and animals. Books: tinyurl.com/32endy7c

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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 14h
How does a sense of purpose affect your physical and mental health? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/lying-awake-...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Kids who can't think critically are at a disadvantage in school and our world. Equip them now by using a copy of "The Smart Kid's Survival Guide: Making Good Choices in a Confusing World." Teach them how to question and fact-check in a world where lying is too common. tinyurl.com/3u2t9tar
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Do only smokers get lung cancer? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/you-never-sm...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
"When Your Partner Dies: An LGBTQ Guide to What Comes Next" is for people who have lost a spouse or long-term partner. It walks you through the first hours, the first month, the legal mess, the money, and the daily grind of living alone. www.amazon.com/dp/B0HH7P1JRR
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Why are women with autoimmune disorders misdiagnosed? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/told-its-jus...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Trump gushes about how attractive, athletic Sen. Jon Husted is: ‘I looked at his a**’ www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Do new dads get postpartum depression? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/dads-get-pos...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
We live in a time that requires critical thinking, and if you don't use it, you are going to be left behind. This book helps you learn it quickly. "The Little Book on Learning Big Critical Thinking Skills" isn't another self-help book—it's your personal thinking trainer. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMMKP8N1
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
"The Dancer and the Deep" At 82, Margaret has made her decision: she's done. Done eating, done talking, done pretending that the fluorescent-lit nursing home room will ever feel like anything but a place to wait for the end. She now lies motionless under thin blankets. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF2796Y3
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Yes, I also write under P.A. Farrell, and "College Girl" is one of my short stories on Amazon.
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Is there a link between some aspect of pregnancy and autism in children? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/autism-and-p...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Raising Confident Kids Who Think for Themselves by Dr. Farrell: Children don't build healthy self-esteem by being told they are the best. They get it from warmth, effort, and real skills. This book shows parents exactly what research says works, and how to do it at home. ISBN: 979-8-951074-31-7
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
At 82, Margaret has made her decision: she's done. Done eating, talking, pretending that the fluorescent-lit nursing home room will feel like anything but a place to wait for the end. Then comes the aquarium field trip she doesn't want to take. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF2796Y3
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
"When You Can't Pour From an Empty Glass: CBT Skills for Exhausted Caregivers." Real Stories: Authentic experiences from caregivers facing dementia, stroke recovery, and chronic illness 8 Targeted Chapters: Each addresses specific struggles with proven CBT interventions www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ6P3RN7
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
In today's information-rich world, children face more choices and conflicting messages than ever before. The Smart Kid's Survival Guide empowers elementary students (ages 6-12) with essential critical thinking skills through engaging stories. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPX4SZJ8 #children #learning
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
For All We Know is a collection of twenty-one short stories that find the extraordinary hiding inside ordinary moments. These aren't stories about heroes. They are about ordinary people in everyday situations when something shifts. #flashfiction #stories #shortstories tinyurl.com/mub2n2hs
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
That's exactly what I've decided to do—write for myself. I love writing flash fiction, and I've already published two anthologies of 25 flash fiction stories in each. I intend to keep on writing them.
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Starting Over at 50: Your First 7 Days is a short, plain-talk guide for men and women. It gives you a clear plan for the first week, one day at a time. Every day has one main idea, a few things to do, and a list of what you got done, so you can see your progress. On Amazon this Sunday. #jobs
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Are workplace and household solvents linked to neurologic disorders? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/could-your-j...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
If you're 50 or over and you were laid off and you're out of work, on Sunday I'll be publishing "Starting Over at 50: Your First 7 Days" on Google Play and Amazon. #careers #jobs #jobseeking #joblessat50
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Are weight loss drugs also capable of acting as anti-aging medications? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/the-truth-ab...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Constantly waking at 3 am has many implications. Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. medium.com/beingwell/wi...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Unfortunately, there is no German edition of my book "Get Out!" Shrink's Guide to Using the Great Outdoors as Nature Therapy. I believe most German speakers also speak English, and I hope they will take advantage of my book because they are multilingual. It's on Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYSTCDS4
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Tis the season for losing your job and getting laid off.Be prepared now. Don't wait. This book is not a pep talk. It is a plain-language survival guide for real people in the middle of one of the hardest moments of their lives. FIRED BY THE FUTURE. www.amazon.com/dp/B0H67XSYWP
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Why are more cancers being diagnosed in the under-50 population? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/cancer-is-sh...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Are women's pains diagnosed and treated differently than the pains of men? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/women-report...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Unfortunately, we're coming to the time of the year when many people will be losing their jobs because of layoffs and restructuring around Thanksgiving and New Year's. Be smart and prepare now. "Fired by the Future," on Amazon and Google Play in e-pub and paperback. tinyurl.com/bpn65757
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
How often does rape take place on college campuses, and what do we need to do? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/why-do-so-ma...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
In Paid to Post, clinical psychologist Dr. Patricia A. Farrell shows parents who is paying for the food messages their families see online, and how those messages change what children eat. She doesn't tell you which side to join in the food fights. #food #kids #diet #influencers tinyurl.com/yczdcrua
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Is vaping safe, and does it help people stop smoking? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/flavored-e-c...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A bit of a commercial here. Some of my books will be available on Google Play as audiobooks. I've started selected the ones I think are especially enjoyable, and I hope you'll take a look at Google Play. Thanks. #books #audiobooks #forallweknow
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
How do you or your kids decide what food is good for you and what you should avoid? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/paid-to-post...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I should also mention that "College Girl" is also available on Apple Books as an E-pub. #AppleBooks #Spotify #books #audiobooks
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
My book, "College Girl," is now available on Spotify. Sorry, I can't give you the URL, but it is searchable under P.A. Farrell.
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Are boys in danger of eating disorders and body image distortion? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/boys-are-ris...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I've just uploaded a new short-read book I wrote entitled "Thin Is Back. How influencers endanger women and children." What am I talking about? Pharmaceuticals for weight loss drugs are now linking up with fashion houses and influencers, pushing a skinny and dangerous body image. #Spotify
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Should fashion houses be promoting weight-loss drugs? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/thin-is-back...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
You already save the letters. You already ask one more question at Thanksgiving before the answer is gone for good. This book gives you six simple tools to hold everything you gather, built by you, in your own words, in an afternoon. www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHFW7M9R
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
What's the link between pesticides and breast cancer? Use this free link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/pesticides-a...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
My memoir and my current journey with it. Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/scores-of-ag...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Children learn to question information, manage overwhelming choices, and decide with confidence. The book addresses modern challenges, including information overload and age-appropriate AI literacy, while teaching timeless skills. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPX4SZJ8
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Here's a proof sheet.
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
You do not need six months. You do not need a business plan that takes a semester to finish. You need one clear path from where you are right now to being open. #books #selfemployed #entrepreneur #business #work #ownership www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHTFS9JM
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The first week after losing a partner is one of the hardest weeks. For LGBTQ couples, it can be even harder. This walks you through phone calls, paperwork, people who may not understand, and grief that doesn't always look the way it is supposed to.#LGBTQ www.amazon.com/dp/B0HKGQKRMY
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Are you using kratom or know someone who is? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/kratom-is-so...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
From Marcus's obsessive search for the mysterious calendar girl in "Calendar Girl" to Sarah's journey from financial desperation to musical breakthrough in "Water on the Side," each story captures characters at pivotal crossroads, flash that shines. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRG51KMM
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
You want your kids to do well in school and in life, then they need to learn critical thinking skills, and that's what this book helps them to do. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPX4SZJ8
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
When is pregnancy and childbirth a life-and-death matter? Use this free friend link to read my article on Medium.com. drpatfarrell.medium.com/when-having-...
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Why wonder lowers inflammation and calms your nervous system, backed by real research, not wishful thinking The five ordinary places wonder hides. www.amazon.com/dp/B0HKK46575 and Google Play #wonder #awe #health #inflammation
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carpenter22.bsky.social @carpenter22.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This short read is built around wonder, the everyday feeling researchers have spent the last fifteen years studying in labs, not just describing in poems. THE WONDER PRESCRIPTION www.amazon.com/dp/B0HKKDSF98
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