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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

His favorite sleep position is “melt”

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

I feel like your feed needs more orange cat

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Don’t worry, Bella the basset hound is a good big sister! #timelinecleanse #bassethound #dogs

A new mom, tired looking, holds her newborn in one arm while sitting on a black leather couch. To her right, a basset hound snuggles into her other arm while yawning. In the background, an orange cat sits on the windowsill.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

And here is Charlie meeting his little brother #timelinecleanse

A newborn baby is swaddled and sleeping in a bedside bassinet. In the bed, an orange tabby cat is leaning over and looking into the bassinet at the baby.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Things have been tough. I’ve been off Bluesky because having a newborn (first time mom!) has messed with my mental health and my bsky feed is pretty bleak with everything happening in our government. But, while I’m here, I’ll drop a palate cleanser. #somethingnice #palatecleanser #cats

An orange tabby cat is curled up with his white socked feet sticking out by his head. He is sleeping on a bed with a beige duvet cover and blue blanket.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Had a baby on 2/6 he is very cute

A baby is wrapped in a striped swaddle blanket, sleeping in a bassinet

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Another day, another sleepy basset hound to break up your doomscrolling #timelinecleanse

A white and tan dog, a basset hound, is sleeping on a green couch. She is snuggled up on a gray fleece throw blanket and two abstract print black and white throw pillows.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

I explained to him what 37 weeks means. He is concerned. #orangecats

An orange cat is sitting in a sink with the book “what to expect when you’re expecting” on the sink counter next to him. The cat looks concerned.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

A sleepy basset hound for these troubling times

A white and brown dog, a basset hound, is curled up on top of a green pillow on a black leather couch.

Close up: the face of A white and brown dog, a basset hound, is curled up on top of a green pillow on a black leather couch.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

I’m sure @jortsthecat.bsky.social would join Charlie and these oranges in saying it’s not time to give up

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Finally, some whimsy. I collect little duck figurines. Some were gifts from my dad, some are inherited from my grandparents, some I purchased. These guys live on my fireplace mantle.

A photo of a fireplace mantle with a series of small duck figurines on it. Some of made of porcelain, some wood, some stone. There are also two pieces of quartz, and a painting of a black bird in someone’s hand on a teal background.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

The nursery is coming together

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I had to put these guys in the attic because they aren’t safe around future baby. Farewell for now, friends.

A set of bronze fireplace tools that have duck heads.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Okay it’s been pretty bleak. So I’m going to share some more positive or non-political things at least briefly. Here: a super cool raccoon.

An embroidery hoop with green fabric. On the fabric is a gray and black raccoon made out of embroidery, with pink sunglasses.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Given that Charlie sits in on all my MHPAEA meetings, I’d argue he’s MORE qualified to be HHS secretary.

Screenshot of a text thread. A picture of an orange cat is above text that says “thankfully this guy is still handsome.” The response says “and probably equally as qualified to run HHS.”

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

See a calming photo, add a calming photo One of the most beautiful wedding venues I’ve ever seen!

A brick aisle with wooden benches on each side, leading to a large moss covered tree

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

If you’re cold, they’re cold. Bring them inside. (Please don’t try to capture blue herons or bring them in your home).

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Finally went to see @whysharksmatter.bsky.social give a talk today. Kept an audience of kids and adults equally engaged!

A photo of the cover of a book titled “Why Sharks Matter” by David Shiffman, on a table at a store where a public book talk was given.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Timeline cleanse. Charlie may lack the brain cell, but he loves his little brother.

An orange tabby cat with white socks sits on a woman’s lap and cuddles her pregnant stomach, using it as a pillow and hugging it with his arms/paws

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Movies that have greatly influenced you. 1 per day, no explanations, no context, just the poster. #filmsky

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

And happy Hanukkah from the basset hound

A man snuggles with a white dog that is wearing a bandana with Hanukkah imagery on it

A mostly white elderly basset hound dog wears a red bandana with Hanukkah icons on it, such as menorahs and dreidels

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Earlier he was a sweet potato

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Merry Christmas Eve from Charlie the handsome ginger tabby! #orangecat

Orange tabby cat wearing a festive collar and bow tie

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Charlie is here to join the cause

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

One thing I do in my spare time is modern embroidery art. Sold at a market in Washington DC this weekend. It was cold but I love making ornaments this time of year. 🎨🪡

A wooden embroidery hoop with gray fabric has an intricate blue and gold ornament stitched on it

A small Christmas tree on a table displays ornaments that are embroidery hoops with winter and Christmas images on them, such as snowflakes and Christmas trees

An 8-sided embroidery hoop with gray fabric and a “happy Hanukkah” message. There is a maroon Hanukkah menorah stitched as well.

A display of embroidery hoop art with small dog and cat designs. There is a husky, a corgi, a Great Dane, a Siamese cat, and others.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Charlie tolerated wearing this Woobles hat for about three seconds. He’s a good sport #proofofcat

And orange cat with light yellow eyes stares at the camera. He is wearing a small red hat with a white poof on it.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Feed cleanse - another holiday market purchase was a new, festive bow tie for Charlie the orange tabby cat. Yes that’s a Covid vaccine plushie courtesy of @katsharki3.bsky.social

An orange and white cat stands proudly on a kitchen counter, looking directly ay the camera. His collar sports a green, red, and white plaid bow tie.

An orange and white cat stands demurely on a kitchen counter, looking directly ay the camera. His collar sports a green, red, and white plaid bow tie.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I think my husband can attest to all of this. Particularly the existential rants about health insurance.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

These are supposed to be roasts? But I’m flattered!

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

“Like a shark wearing glasses”

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

A purchase from the Washington DC Downtown Holiday Market. Jaws trying to eat swan boats in the tidal basin during cherry blossom season. David are we doing #sharksnearme here?

An oven mitt with an artists depiction of an oversized shark head and jaw, underneath two human figures on a paddle boat shaped like a swan. They are paddling in the tidal basin in front of Jefferson memorial. Cherry blossoms and the Washington monument are also in view.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Visited the *new and improved* Downtown Holiday Market in DC today. Drama shared in replies. Anyways, the happiest part for me was the return of Dulce de leche filled churros. And this peanut butter hot chocolate.

An overflowing cup of peanut butter hot chocolate held by a man’s hand. The cup says “Tuck’s Hot Chocolate.” The cup is topped with whipped cream and small peanut butter cups.

A landscape shot of the downtown DC holiday market. A large yellow lighted star looms over a walkway into the market.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Got those perfect, cranberry sauce can ridges

Image of jellied cranberry sauce from a can in a glass bowl

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Thankful for all of life’s simple joys, like watching my husband enjoy his new skates and his first skate of the season, while I enjoy a lavender honey latte as a spectator.

A young man sits on a bench putting on his hockey skates and lacing them. He has a slight smile.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

I mean, COME ON. So beautiful. Beaches of bluesky?

A sunset over the ocean and a beach with the tide coming in

A River of sea water has formed on the sand of a beach during high tide

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Last one for now — “beach 69”, big island, Hawaii, US

A photo of an empty sandy beach and blue ocean, with waves crashing on to the sand. Tree branches are in the foreground of the photo.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Another favorite — Tsitsikamma National Park, Garden Route, South Africa. I love this one because it is where a river/forest meets the ocean, so there are leaves and twigs in the water. Very different from a Caribbean beach.

A small deserted beach leads to a shallow blue ocean. Hills on both sides of the photo, and there are rocks on the beach.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

One of my favorite places on this planet…Sedgefield, South Africa deserted beach near sunset

An empty sand beach with series of footprints. There are hills in the far distance and the ocean barely visible to the left.

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Elyse N, Ph.D. @elysen.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Elderly basset hound reads book on couch with Dad

A man reclines on a black leather couch reading a book. His dog, a white basset hound, sits to his right and is also looking at the book.

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