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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Some banger examples of this guy's posts (on the other place) include

Post in response to a post saying something “reeks of Nazism.” “If that’s the case then cool. HH. 1488. We’re going to put you in a camp. Happy now?” “HH” often refers to Heil Hitler and “1488” is a known white supremacist slogan.

Repost of a video showing Black people fighting. “Let’s check in on what White taxpayers are funding today via subsidized housing/section 8”

Post of a Trump-Vance 2024 campaign slogan on a Confederate flag

Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

I have to say that I've been really impressed with the Knoxville News Sentinel. In a decidedly conservative area, they haven't shied from Black-business themed features or this front page story...

DA fires prosecutor over racist, sexist posts

Allen acts within hours of questions by Knox News

Tyler Whetstone

Knoxville News Sentinel USA TODAY NETWORK – TENNESSEE

The Knox County district attorney fired an assistant prosecutor May 5 hours after Knox News asked the office questions about a social media account the staff attorney used to post vile racist and sexist messages.

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Not promising tweets to see when you first open Bluesky. I spent several minutes scrolling for more RFK disasters 😭

Screenshot of two skeets:

@erinbiba.bsky.social "I think I might have to mute RFK, the existential trauma is actually destroying me."

Danny cherry jr "I have meds that I require every single day for the rest of my life in order to function, that without insurance, would cost me damn near $100, if not over. That's so fucked."

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Immigrants in East TN now have to drive 3 additional hours to check in with ICE after the Knoxville ICE was apparently closed. For those living in, say, Unicoi or Carter counties, that could be a **5** hour, one-way trip!

East TN immigrants must go to Nashville for ICE check-ins

Myron Thompson

Knoxville News Sentinel

USA TODAY NETWORK – TENNESSEE

Immigrants required to check in at the Knoxville Immigration and Customs Enforcement office must now travel nearly three hours to Nashville to do so, adding significant time and costs to the process.

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

That would be amazing! I'd love to add them to the blank cards in this board game I found last week. Called "The Guardians", you have to make it home from school by answering safety Qs (don't get in fridges, getting lost or hurt, what abuse/bullying is, etc.)

Picture of a green board game box featuring four teen characters (Black male in red, white male in blue, white female in green, and brown female in yellow). It reads "The Guardians. Parents and children learning about safety. Being street smart can be fun! Ages 4-10, 2 to 4 players, kid sational inc."

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 29/09/2024

No worries! We're physically fine but don't have electricity or water. My next door in-laws have some electricity but no water either. In all, we're very fortunate, especially given this tree that took out our power line but narrowly missed the jeep.

A downed tree lies across the ground and behind a blue jeep in the right of the photo. View from the front porch.

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 21/09/2024

We spent this week staying aboard a boat on the NC barrier islands & boy has it been an *adventure*. One last cup of coffee at the bow before we leave today.

A cup of coffee with a view of water and scrub brush off the bow of a boat.

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 11/09/2024

Behold! New shoes! 😍 After 8 years of living in them, I finally broke down & bought a new pair of Chacos before the super glue on my old pair completely died 😭

A pair of Chacos sandals with shiny soles and toe loops. The weave is light purple and light blue with a darker blue triangle pattern between the two colors.

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 31/07/2024

Ok, classic ADHD move right here, BUT... Did you know that July is National Watercolor Month? Here's my attempt at a nature still life using pointillism (compliments of kiddo's art appreciation curriculum).

A field of green with a large leaf, a small leaf, a piece of bark, a rock, and a stick painted with watercolors. Each item is composed of many small dots.

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 17/11/2023

Have you heard about Science Writing Labs yet? They're writing-focused professional development for budding academics. Learn more at www.alliancescicommconsulting.com/science-writ... #AcademicSky #AcWriMo #PhDSky

Ad with client quote that reads "She took these scientific findings and turned them into a concise, fun, and compelling story. I would definitely work with Dr. Hagan again!" - Anthony V., PhD

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 26/10/2023

This Katy did it! The whole 20 min drive into town, anyway.

A katydid sitting on the hood of a jeep.

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 16/10/2023

Ridiculously excited to be back in Ann Arbor, even if it's for less than 24 hrs... Couldn't pass up a late-night trip to Fritas!

Selection of food in paper baskets with banana leaves: a burger, garlic-cilantro fries, & plantains.

2 giant churros & a cup of chocolate dipping sauce.

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 11/10/2023

Not only does he forget what his mom told him to buy at the market but by the time he gets there, he has 3 puppies, no money, no idea why he's there, and probably forgot how he even got there. #StoryOfMyLife

Book page text: Finally Ollie came to the market. He had three puppies, no money, and no idea why he was there. Illustration: a boy scratching his head, holding a puppy at a market. In the background is a fishmonger, puppet show, and other vendors.

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 11/10/2023

I loved the book "Ollie Forgot" as a kid and recently dug it out for mine... Only to realize that the kid is a classic #ADHDer.

Book cover: Ollie Forgot by Tedd Arnold. Illustration is a boy running away from two angry men.

Book page text: One day his mother gave him three coins and sent him to the market for: A joint of beef, a wedge of cheese, a loaf of bread too if you please ". Illustration: a woman with an infant clinging to her skirt gives a boy three coins in a leather pouch.

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 09/10/2023

My family: *2 video games, the tv, and YT music all playing with no headphones in sight* #adhd Me:

Homer Simpson laying on the floor in the fetal position, one hand covers his ear, and he is whimpering.

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 02/10/2023

Fun fact: Thinking about #writing *is* writing! Your brain needs time to digest, process, and integrate all that information into something that makes sense for you *to* write. #academicsky

Screenshot of a tweet by at P H D comics. It reads "Writing" and features a cartoon pie chart titled "WRITING:". The chart has three pieces: the largest (about 80%) is "Thinking about writing"; about 15% is "Fiddling with word/latex trying to get insignificant formatting details to look nice"; and about 5% is "Actually writing". Copywrite 2015 Jorge Cham; w w w dot p h d comics dot com

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 01/10/2023

Try adding a bit of caramel! My favorite fall drink is cider plus caramel vodka

From left to right: a cocktail, a jug of apple cider, and a bottle of caramel vodka.

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 30/09/2023

It's not fall until you get lost in a corn maze & have a caramel apple cocktail 🍹

Left to right: A cocktail in a glass, a jug of apple cider, and a bottle of caramel vodka.

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

Hi! I'm Ada and I am a microbiologists who used to study how bacteria gather iron during infections. 🧪🧫🖊️ Now, I own Alliance SciComm & Consulting ( www.alliancescc.com ) where I focus on making science accessible by helping researchers find/develop their individual writing processes.

A woman with short blond hair wears a lab coat and smiles. She is working under a ventilation hood, holding a pipette.

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

Yes, I see what you're saying... Perhaps you can help me make sense of why textbooks don't want to describe physical (skin/hair color) attributes of people in images. For example, this stock photo would be "A child sits in a man's lap playing video games."

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 16/09/2023

For example, the Trills & their symbionts from #startrek #ds9

Gif of Jadiza Dax saying "I prescribe a strict regimen of D S 9"

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

How to make #ADHD coffee: 1. Skip the coffee pot & add grounds directly to your coffee cup (otherwise you might forget you've made it at all!) 2. Make a self-deprecating joke to appear secure in your idiocy as others laugh with you instead of at you.

A coffee cup with coffee grounds sits next to an electric kettle and french press

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Ada Hagan, Ph.D. @dradawrites.bsky.social · 13/09/2023

Hi all! After a bit (18m?) of a hiatus, I'm re-embracing social media. I own alliancescc.com where we/I tackle all things academic writing. Hobbies include: cross-stitch, managing my #ADHD, procrastinating, and parenting (1 human + 4 cats). Obligatory cat pic 👇: Jadzia (Jazzie)

Long hair, calico cat looks through viewfinder of a microscope.

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