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Trista Robichaud

@hunterpyanfar.bsky.social
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PhD Science staff mom of 1 9yo and 1 research lab. I like bioscience, art, cooking & cats. Usually tired. Perimenopausal. Critical patriot bisexual. She/her. Mostly harmless.

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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 5h
Some happy news :) www.npr.org/2026/10/08/n...
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The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has returned home after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war. The extended deployment drew attention following reports of crew st...
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Sandy Horne @sandyhorne.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
And the worm was THIS big! A willie wagtail boasting at Gluepot Reserve 😆
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 16h
Miss your face! :)
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 16h
So far evenings this week I had sparring practice, Meet the replacement teacher followed by Girl Scouts, delousing kiddo and laundry, and karate practice where I learned I can’t test yet this month. Work has been in high gear. I think I’ll need a post work nap tomorrow evening.😴
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 16h
Karate tournament was good, but loooong due to a dearth of judges. I got there at one and left at seven. Oof Screwed up my form (alas) but got a silver in over-35 women’s board breaking. Go me! :)
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 16h
It’s been a week here too. Ooof.
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CURSE BOWL (look it up) @excited.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Some questions I didn't even know to ask are in here, very cool!
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What Are the Biggest Questions in Science Today? 100 Scientists Weigh In. (Gift Article)
We asked 100 scientists about unsolved problems in their fields. They sent back provocations — on the origins of life, the possibilities for human progress and much more.
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Simon 🐈‍⬛, Jolene 🐈, Flower 🐈‍⬛🌈, Rachel 😷🏳️‍🌈 @rachelgoes262.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The news says we are at “peak foliage.” Enjoy. The North Country, NY.
A photo of trees in various colors of green, golden yellow and orange. They are on a river bank. The river has rocks in it. The sky is blue with white fluffy clouds. A photo of a gazebo on an island in a river. We see the waves of the river and there are large rocks in it. The gazebo is surrounded by trees in various colors of green, yellow and orange. A photo of trees. One is vibrant red. It is surrounded by trees that are yellow and orange. We see some tree trunks. There are multi colored leaves on the ground. The sky is blue.
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Dr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In the archives: a feline Valkyrie (1936)
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It is 2026. I am almost 50, with hormonal fits and pauses. Yet somehow my reproductive system STILL finds the juice to make me bleed on my white karate pants two days before the local tournament. 🤣🤣🤣 High school bullsh*t never ends, does it?
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Yup, saw ‘Backrooms’ and I’m amazed you didn’t get whiplash
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University of Florida Research @ufresearch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Can CRISPR help save Florida citrus? A @wsj.com feature highlights how Soilcea, a University of Florida biotechnology startup, based on microbiologist Nian Wang's research, is giving orange growers new hope against citrus greening.
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The Race to Save Florida Orange Industry From Total Collapse
After groves were ravaged for decades by a disease, new EPA-approved genetic technologies are giving citrus growers a chance to rebuild.
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Random #ItchyEars #PeriMenopause observation: 1) if you have night sweats & your ears itch, your sweat is probably feeding a fungal ear infection 2) try using the anti fungal cream before bed 3) wipe ear shells dry with washcloth after showering, inside and out This helped my ear fungus.
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Sandy Horne @sandyhorne.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
When I was stumbling around in the mallee, surrounded by budgies, I looked up to see this wedge-tailed eagle cruise right over me. It was probably looking for budgies too. Gluepot Reserve, South Australia.
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Sandy Horne @sandyhorne.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
And the other cockatiel that landed in front of me and posed nicely at Kangaroo Dam at Gluepot. This is the female.
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Have you seen 8? It might be a better pairing with Kwaidan. I loved both movies for different reasons. :D Then again, I haven’t seen Backrooms yet. 🥴
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Foxes In Love @foxes-in-love.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
A comic of two foxes, one of whom is blue, the other is green. In this one, Blue and Green are in the hallway of their apartment building, negotiating over a butterfly sitting on the ceiling.
Blue: You could climb on me and get the butterfly with the jar, right?
Green: Sure.

Climbing on Blue's shoulders, Green pushes the jar up towards the butterfly.
Green: Almost there... Why did they put the hallway ceilings so high up?

Caught off-guard, Blue and Green both freeze in place as a neighbour appears.
Green: Oh, hello neighbour. Just doing some bug rescue.
Neighbour fox: Ah, I see.

Back in their own apartment, Blue and Green release the butterfly from their balcony. Blue frowns in frustration.
Blue: Why do we only bump into neighbours when we're doing something weird?
Green: Fate?
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Foxes In Love @foxes-in-love.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A comic of two foxes, one of whom is blue, the other is green. In this one, Green approaches Blue, who is nestled comfortably within a large purple bean bag chair.
Green: How's the bean bag chair?
Blue: Comfy.

Blue watches in silent horror as Green jumps into the air, about to dive into the chair as well.
Green: Make way!

As Green dives in, Blue is launched into the air by the force of Green's landing.

Now cozied up in the bean bag chair, Green watches as Blue flies off in the distance, barely visible as a shred of colour on the sky.
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Source: YouTube share.google/1frXqicm18Ur...
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The Muppet Show: Veterinarian's Hospital - Duck
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It me!
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#ai #ia #DarkFairyTale #humor I enjoyed this, and hope you do too. :)
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no. @joles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
sorry i haven’t been around a lot lately i am under a terrible curse from a witch
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Garth Marenghi's Catbus @catbus.phd · 23/09/2026
dear every e-commerce website: I am trying to LOOK at your SHIT to see if I like it, please stop *blocking my view* with full screen pop ups offering 10% off or whatever- WE ARE NOT AT THAT STAGE OF THE RELATIONSHIP YET
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New goal: get patches, badges, and doohickies attached to dang Girl Scout vest this weekend. There are a lot of them. Too bad it’s bedtime 😆
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Am stupid curious about the wild clay given the clay like soil here lol
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Great mugs! Are they wild clay? I remembered to renew kiddo’s Girl Scout membership. And designed the dang primers. :D
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Mark Peifer (He, him) @peiferlabunc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Cool new results and a stunning animation!
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Yay fellow #TNR folks :) also cute pictures :)
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Ka'ra the tuxedo cat @karaisntactive.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
pLease admire my face fireworks
A close up if Ka'ra the tuxedo cat  we can see her big yellow eyes, one of her ears and the full plush whiskers on the right side of her face.
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Thank you, China, for assuming we were stupid. *sigh*
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Haplo @haplo.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
attn Gengar Girls @willneffupdates.bsky.social
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Rosemary Mosco @rosemarymosco.com · 18/09/2026
Humaning.
A four-panel comic. In panel 1, a Northern Cardinal and American Goldfinch perch above a busy crowd in a city, looking down. The cardinal says "It's a nice day to go humaning." The goldfinch says "Just look at them. Majestic." In panel 2, a close-up of the two birds. The cardinal says "Nobody tells you that you'll reach a certain age and suddenly get into humaning. I hit 3 years old, and then bam."The birds are looking out over the crowd scene. In panel 3, the cardinal says "Their calls sound funny to us, but each one has a unique meaning." Below, people are saying various things: "I'm tired." "Where's my phone?" "I'd murder a burrito." In panel 4, the birds look down excitedly at a man walking by. The cardinal says "Wait, is that a guy who got dressed in the dark and put his shirt on inside out and backwards?" And the goldfinch exclaims, "Holy... that's a lifer!"
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Maaike @maaikeverbruggen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A new cat just dropped! www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...
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Meet the First New Cat Species Discovered in 100 Years
A small, spotted tiger cat from Bolivia may just be the beginning of a wave of new small cat species.
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Sandy Horne @sandyhorne.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A Horsfield's bronze-cuckoo leaving the water after a quick dip. Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, Port Augusta.
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I used to have parakeets. So much personality and energy in a tiny package! ❤️
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Popper is also a new graduate of Bush Academy lol
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
First documented sighting of Agent Popper. He hissed and made a popping click noise repeatedly at any human that got near. He has mellowed somewhat as his vision came in, following the discovery of pets and treats.
A very tiny black kitten hissing open mouthed. He’s backed into a fence corner on top of some moss and broken bricks. His mouth is open, eyes are a light blue, and his tiny black tail is bottlebrushed.
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Huzzah! :) I have a happy buddy cop movie in my head now, thank you :)
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Agent Popper tells me he is interested in a playdate with Detective Kittenbinder.
A black shorthaired 8wk old kitten has yellow eyes. He is rolling over, head pointed near the camera, tail pointed away. He is lying on a teal green carpet.
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Seriously, I feel you. And you need hugs. (But thank you)
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Thank you *hugs*
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mgregorywriter.bsky.social @mgregorywriter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Part Pop, part Assemblage, part Surrealism, part body art, part fashion, part who-even-knows" 👍 www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/a...
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Lose Yourself in Yayoi Kusama’s Last Show (Gift Article)
A landmark retrospective by the late Japanese artist invites visitors to surrender individual identity and step into an infinite cosmos.
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I got a lot of knitting done on my vacation. These are arm warmers. :)
Two knitted tubes with dangling stitch markers at the ribbed cuffs. Each is made from fingering (thin) variegated yarn in black, charcoal, amber,pumpkin, and flame. 

Each tube is 7.5 inches long at 8st/inch.
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Squee!
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Kermit The Frog Cheering with 'YAY'
Alt: Kermit The Frog Cheering with 'YAY'
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Gorgeous shot. ❤️ I used to have budgies, lots of personality in a tiny package!
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I like this cake. Try the recipe sometime. Hug your folks. It is strange to be in MI and hear ads against El-Sayid “because Muslim” today. It’s pretty sickening. I wish we as a country handled that better. smittenkitchen.com/2011/09/red-...
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red wine chocolate cake
The intersection of chocolate and red wine is unforgettable here in a fudgy one-bowl cake.
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Trista Robichaud @hunterpyanfar.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
I liked the inclusion of the ‘tells’ also. I went back and stripped out Devil’s night, pop, and water fountain which sent me firmly to Michigan… and it told me I talked like a Californian. 😆 The only California I’ve visited is LAX for a couple hours. However, I HAVE watched a lot of movies. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Coyote / J. Stryker 🇨🇦 | Memento Vivere 🍃 @easterncoyote.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Can confirm: this is INCREDIBLY rare. “Photographer and bird enthusiast Alexander deBarros captured a photo of a coyote with a greater roadrunner in its mouth.” KTLA: Rare, real-life coyote and roadrunner drama unfolds in L.A. ktla.com/news/local-n... #canislatrans #coyote #urbanwildlife
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Rare, real-life coyote and roadrunner drama unfolds in L.A.
A Southern California bird watcher stumbled onto a scene over the weekend that looked like it came straight out of a classic cartoon, except this time, the coyote appears to have won and there&#821…
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Dan the Gnome @brewergnome.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Rock Wren: FUUUUUUuuuuuuuuuuCK!
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