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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 11h

Yessss I am forever proselytizing, but with snails haha "have you accepted SNAILS into your life??" I think they occupy the "cute x icky" matrix in the best way, and I’m glad my pro-snail agenda is working 😂

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Awww I love you!! lol team NOBODY MOVES assemble! (Ass-emble?) I had to do an early all-day school visit yesterday, and relived my weekend poop situation all over again (all while during my presentation, I shared with students that I was scared to poop in school when I was a kid 😅)

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Sophie Yanow @sophieyanow.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It's #Inktober! If you're looking for something a little slower paced... I like to repost the #GentleComicsHabit:

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

What did he just put on? (The first thing that came to my mind was "Something to Write Home About" by the Get Up Kids, but I have no idea why??)

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Woohoo!! Happy Book Birthday!! I can’t wait to read it (and share it with the nieces)!!

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Mike Maihack @mikemaihack.com · 06/10/2026

My fantasy graphic novel, THE MOONLIT SPIRAL, is out today! A lot of kind things have been said about it. I hope others enjoy it too. 🌕🌀

Praise for THE MOONLIT SPIRAL: Mike Maihack's latest fantasy, adventure graphic novel. Available everywhere now!

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 06/10/2026

What is the IceCube neutrino observatory? Neutrinos are elusive particles that rarely interact, but can create flashes of light when they do. Most neutrino detectors are giant water tanks surrounded by light detectors. IceCube is kilometer-long strings of detectors embedded in the Antarctic ice.

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Bodies are wild! And so much stuff is connected, so I wouldn’t be surprised if your theory checks out!

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Perhaps this will be the winter I experiment with fibre 🧐

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I get a lot of fibre at home (and am delightfully regular lol TMI) , so I don’t really know how to test this out on the road. I do have a book about pooping on my TBR list ("You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong: How to Make Bowel Movements a Joy" and yes, I love that the title involves a colon)

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Good to know! I rarely travel (and that’s when it’s A Problem™️) but maybe having something that I know will work would help! *starts chanting FIBRE! FIBRE! FIBRE!*

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It shows!! And the behind-the-scenes stuff is just amazing. I’m hoping to get a crew together to see it (we’re 2 hours away from the closest theater, so it’s gonna be a damn celebration!!)

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Thanks for sharing all your poop spells and magic with me; I really appreciate it 🤎💩

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I remember you and Ann telling me I was going to lose my shit for this movie years ago, and you were absolutely correct. I can not wait to see it!!!

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an evan @elsplice.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Here's a quick vid highlighting Austen (THE BEST!!!) and some of the great work he did on the birds of Wildwood. (movie is out Oct 23rd) www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6Sh...

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Meet Austen Weitzel | Life at LAIKA

YouTube video by LAIKA Studios

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The fiber is a good idea! I eat a lot of veg at home, and it’s hard to get that with travel food (even if I pack snacks). I should try something like that (but I’d be worried about overdoing it and then having a bathroom emergency situation 😳). Gross truth is the best truth; thanks for sharing!!

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Oooh I should try the water thing! I like a mug of hot water in the winter (to warm up).

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I do try to maintain my coffee routine, but if I have too much (or it’s too strong), it’s baaaad. Visiting a familiar bathroom helps too (like if I’ve been to the airport or conference center before). I feel like it’s like learning poop magic and spells hahaha like I’m a poop witch in training!

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I am also bad at hydrating!!! But I also hate having to pee a ton, especially in active transportation situations! (But it is worth it. I think I need a motivational sticker to remind me "You gotta pee if you wanna poop.")

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Will I regret this public posting? Well, to be honest, I really don’t give a shit. Really. Like literally and figuratively.

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Don’t get me started on when the travel involves a TIME ZONE CHANGE.

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Like if I miss that morning poop-window, that’s it. And then I’m just the human embodiment of a fundraiser progress poster (but with poop instead of money).

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

I travel less than I used to, and when I do, my body is like "THE ROUTINE HAS BEEN DISRUPTED - NO POOP FOR YOU!"

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Serious question to my fellow work-from-home folks: When you have to travel for work for more than 1 day, how do you poop?

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

(Or Shaw’s or Market Basket)

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Massachusetts turkeys have truly inspired me (to fight my own reflection in a Stop & Shop parking lot)

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Yesss thank you for sharing it (I’ve been waiting all day for it to drop) Eeeeee I am very excited for this album!!!

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an evan @elsplice.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Did a little 🧵 on what happens when one of our characters needs to bite something. (It's Not Easy case file number 3,276)

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This is so awesome!!! Thanks for the behind-the-scenes look - the biting does indeed look incredible. Bite! Bite! Bite!!

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an evan @elsplice.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

New Wildwood thingy. I'll highlight a few things from this in a little bit www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQlp...

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Wildwood: Where Shadows Grow (Official Featurette)

YouTube video by LAIKA Studios

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I should’ve checked the library when I was there! Also, I could totally make this happen (if there isn’t one already)

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The way I remember how to ID them is that the winter plumage has a head spot looks like another eye in the side of their head! Lol and for the summer plumage, just a googly eye (And yes, they are so sweet!!)

Pencil drawing of a Bonaparte’s gull with winter plumage. The gull is floating on the water; they have a white head and tummy, with light grey wings and a black tail. They also have a black spot on their head next to their eye, that makes them look like they have two cartoon eyes on one side of their head.

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Gordie does the pre-hairball meows that sound like he’s possessed by 1,000 demons (it’s like "meeeeoooorrgghhhhargghhhooowwggghhhaaaahhhggghh x 4")

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Yessssss there’s a whole waste water treatment tour in the book I’m working on! Sludge and all!

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Hahaha sorry for the suspense! I was on the road all day. ANUS CAKE!!!!

Someone has tried to bake a pink cake in a circular Bundt pan, but the batter has risen too high and is getting sucked into the hole in the middle of the pan and the cake just looks like a GIANT butthole. It’s in the oven, and the oven rack is in front of the butthole cake, so it just looks like it is in cake jail.

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Halifax area folks! I’m doing some puffin-y (family-friendly, all ages) events Saturday and Sunday! Come say hi!

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Found it - lemme know if you wanna see it (I feel like witnessing its physical existence needs consent)

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Are you aware of the butthole cake fail? I have it saved on my phone somewhere…

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MacKids Books @mackidsbooks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Rebecca lives in a bustling home with her family on an island, where their days are full ofwork and also storiesand laughter. Then, one wintry day, her husbanddisappearsinto the icy sea. Discover what happens next in the stunningly told picture book from Kate Beaton and Sydney Smith, on sale 9/22.

Open and closed picture book titled Rebecca on an orange background.

Open book page showing a painting of a woman, 'REBECCA' title, and credits.

Open book showing an illustration of a person in a snowy field, on an orange background.

Book pages with artistic illustrations next to text 'and joy in the face of sorrow.'

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Yes!! I’m so glad you got to see them - they are amazing little goofballs!! Their landing techniques are equally hilarious haha

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I hope it’s not too stressful - I get caught up on the "should I call/text/email this service person" because I never know what the right etiquette is! And yeah, different climates require different troubleshooting!

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Lol I do, but mostly because we’re juggling the whole "how often and long does the power go out for" due to storms/what’s the most efficient (financially and environmentally)

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franz @franzanth.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The #SciArt feed is a diverse art feed with zero tolerance for slop. Go check it out and enjoy a better scrolling experience. Note that the feed is curated to keep bad people out. You too can be an approved user if you just tag Glendon. It's easy.

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Matteo Farinella (he/him) @matteofarinella.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

My advice as a science illustrator is that if you ever get a chance to draw the Cambrian explosion, you should go all in and spend hours researching every single one of these insane animals. 🦞🐙🦀🦑 Evolution is such a trip. I'm so grateful to have briefly existed on this gorgeous planet. 🤯 #sciart

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

OMG AMAZING!! I can’t believe this actually happened! Thank you for sharing!!

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

hahah yup the ol’ plankton stank

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Maris Wicks @mariswicks.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It would definitely be an added challenge, (and probably not great for the fursuit, unless it was made to go underwater).

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