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Heather Hughson

@hughson.bsky.social
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PhD Poli Sci, fmr financial analyst/advisor. Democracy, institutional design/reform, and Oxford commas. Cat staff.

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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This is so cool! Percy and Willow battling over the Bridge of Khazad-Dum!
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
That pickle is still her absolute favourite toy, ever! 😹🥒
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Perfection! 😻
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Exactly. I would be interested in seeing the overlap between those who think it's WWII and those who think the protagonist is American, since that would capture very low cultural awareness of the book quite well.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
I am far more forgiving of those who have not read Les Mis for mistakenly believing it is set during the French Revolution than those who have read it. I don't expect most non-French people to grasp how many revolutions they had. But disappointment with failures of 1789 is a key theme in the book.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
I'm honestly impressed that only 44% thought that All Quiet on the Western Front is set during WWII.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
She managed to pass it the other day, thankfully! All better now, though I'm still not sure where she found it in the first place! 🤦‍♀️
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Somebody ate an elastic band the other night, and spent yesterday at the vet's office. But apparently there is no surefire way to induce vomiting in a cat (unless your home has carpeting 🙄), so now she's getting a high fibre diet to hopefully help it pass from the other end 🤦‍♀️
A Tabby cat sits under a chair at the veterinary office, unaware that she is about to be x-rayed and sedated.The Tabby cat has big eyes and a lick mat full of high fibre foodThe Tabby cat rests with a feather toy between her paws, plotting her next expensive adventure
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Hmmm the window throne is certainly her favourite spot indoors, but she loves sitting on the balcony for hours!
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Nope, Willow has been with me nearly three years now!
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
If she didn't toss half her cheese on the counter, I would excuse this as an attempt to stretch a limited food budget with little variety in a creative way. Draining, mashing, and seasoning the beans and sausage would go a long way, too. Leave out the sardines and soy sauce. Use something to bind it
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a drawing of a star with a kiwi on it and the words " in attempt " above it
Alt: a drawing of a star with a kiwi on it and the words " in attempt " above it
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Agreed. Then we can deal with terminology. They are "pain au chocolat", not "chocolatine".
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
That is a crime. A pastry crime.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
It was chilly today, so Willow had to bundle up, then had a nap under the Sir Percival Fuzzyboots Memorial Blanket on the Lord Hobbes Prettytoes Memorial Throne. #CatsOfBluesky
A Tabby cat in a blue sweater sits on a chair and looks off into the distanceThe Tabby cat now has a pillow, as she rests near some lovely flowersThe Tabby cat is cozy inside underneath a grey and white crocheted blanket in a window seat
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
I've heard "my brain just hasn't been the same since covid" more times than I can count. I know someone who is sick so often that you can't distinguish any more between a new sickness, getting over the most recent bout, and long covid. Yeah, I'm going to keep masking indoors.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Wow they cover only one Rx? That's evil. Up here (Canada), insurance is usually a blanket "we'll cover 80% [of generic where available]" sort of thing, no interfering with what I'm actually prescribed, no monthly ration. Just before Qulipta I went a month with a migraine+nausea nearly every day 😭💀
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
I often get doctors confused when they see I'm on Fiorinal because it's such an old drug, but it works in ways the newer ones don't for me. Qulipta may be worth asking about too, my insurance covers most of it and the company gave me a grant for the rest of the cost. Good luck, fellow migraineuse!
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
A combination of Fiorinal (ratio-tecnal), Ubrelvy, keeping that eye closed as much as possible (I've thought of buying an eye patch for when I get the stabbing), and the darkest sunglasses I have, along with daily Qulipta (it took a year to get on that). Works within 2-4h about 70% of the time 🙃
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
That's horrific. Do they also limit you to only one type of medication at a time? Because I can classify my migraines by type, and take different meds based on whether I have visual aura, a band, eye stabbing, nausea. What works like a charm for the visual aura does nothing for the stabbing.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Wordle has been playing dirty lately with things that aren't real words 😤
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
I had someone tell me the other day that ADHD people are incapable of hiding or suppressing their symptoms, that it's a hallmark of ADHD that the outward symptoms are always present. I would have laughed but was too busy masking.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
He has been working towards today's victory nonstop for years. There isn't a more hard-earned or well-deserved seat in the Commons. Fantastic groundwork by Fanjoy and his team. I hope the Liberals have him teach other candidates in "hopeless" ridings his ways.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Trump singlehandedly torpedoed what would have been a landslide Conservative victory and handed it to the revitalized Liberals, losing a 21 year MP and party leader his seat in the process. Strategic genius.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Relevant to your interests, @brendonstuff.bsky.social: www.forbes.com/sites/grrlsc...
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Traffic Noise Provokes ‘Road Rage’ In Male Galápagos Warblers
Yellow warblers near busy roads become increasingly aggressive when traffic drowns out their territorial songs, and noise pollution could trigger fights.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Oh dear, then the worst is yet to come. I'm not sure if I would advise for or against being high for that last one, yikes.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Wait are there four movies or five?
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
If you start to freak out, just keep telling yourself: the baby isn't real.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Oh yes, some nice spring oyster 😻
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
I love this picture and artwork of Percival so much. It perfectly captures his mischievous glee when he's being a little scoundrel 😹♥️
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Republicans are speed running through learning just how dependent they are on government funding.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Percy diligently inspected each box before making an informed decision. #CatsOfBluesky #SuperSeniorCatsClub #CatBoxSunday
A fluffy tuxedo cat sits inside a banker's box. Beside him are two more boxes filled with laundry. He looks pleased with his choice.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Palpatine dissolves the galactic Senate. Critics call the move "controversial".
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
A fluffy tuxedo cat is up on his going legs, grabbing a human leg as his toothless mouth snaps out towards a ribbon toy
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Don't forget, a Canadian fentanyl czar to deal with the 20kg annually crossing from Canada. I suggest a dual nomination to the role.
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two men are sitting in front of a sign that says " white north "
Alt: Bob and Doug McKenzie are sitting in front of a sign that says " white north ", playing with a disco ball
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Gosh, I've missed you! 😹
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Percy is a connoisseur of fine boxes 🧐
A fluffy tuxedo cat rests his flouf inside a box. He looks warm and cozy
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
I have a few SaMindy crochet items and they're always gorgeous 😻 Donate to an animal shelter to be entered into the raffle! 👇
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
I love everything about this!! It's them to a T! ♥️ Thank you!
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Omg this is amazing, thank you ♥️
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
If you go in and ask for a beachy powdery white floral, that would probably get you started in the right direction, since those seem to be the most important characteristics. Keep me updated, I'd love to hear how the hunt goes!
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Can you compare to Juliette Has a Gun Lust for Sun and Tom Ford Soleil Blanc? Maybe Gucci Bloom? Do you like JHAG Gentlewoman or a lighter J'Adore?
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
I have a good nose for notes, most scents today are patchouli bombs or citrus explosions to me so I enjoy unique scents. Sounds like this is a beachy clean, sliiiiightly powdery white floral jasmine with white musk? It's probably lighter than Muegler Alien and Dior Hypnotic Poison...
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Fragrantica says jasmine, lily, violet, musk, sandalwood, and amber, with a tiny bit of citrus. Violet is hard to find since Nirvana Black was discontinued 😭 Maybe Byredo Mojave Ghost, Kenzo Flower, J'Adore L'Or (or another J'Adore), Aerin Ikat Jasmine? How would you describe it?
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Worst-kept open secret on Twitter.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
Quick, what year is it?? I have to warn everyone about 9/11!
Five pay phones, all lined up, ready to be used
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Percy got hooked on bed noms when he was sick, and now will go wake me up multiple times a night for snackies, even when it's the exact same food that's in one of his two feeders in the living room.
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Percival is convinced that the food he gets on the bed is both different from and superior to any other food he gets. He will reject everything on offer, run crying into the bedroom, then hop up and beg until I comply. #CatsOfBluesky #SuperSeniorCatsClub
A fluffy tuxedo cat stares up into the camera, his eyes pleading The fluffy tuxedo cat eats from a bowl that has been hurriedly brought to him, while a Tabby cat looks on wondering where her bed noms are
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
I... I have been mortally wounded.
Image of a man in American PhD robes, and a caption saying "choose a major you love and you'll never work a day in your life because that field isn't hiring".
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
....boopable. Blasted autocorrect making me a violent monster 😭
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Heather Hughson @hughson.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
One of my absolute favourite pictures of her 😹
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