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Katy Chalmers @katypillar.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

I can finally share this now that it’s finished! My embroidered Tie Dye Stegosaurus! #Embroidery #Dinosaur #Art #SciArt

Silhouette of a stegosaurus filled with pastel rainbow tie dye in a swirl pattern.

purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 4h

FRIENDS if you are working on your Halloween costume and need foam, the guys over at Foam Mart in Burbank (@thefoammart on ig) let me get a bunch of stuff from their scrap pile for super cheap. They also have an Amazon* storefront if you CAN’T get to Burbank. *see next post in thread

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jenni @msjennimiller.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

let's all take a break from thinking about all of the bad news and watch these nice people inspect haunted houses!!!

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

PSA to check out what your new display names look like on mobile, since they tend to get cut off early on and can make for some real 👀interesting👀 interpretations when you don’t see the whole thing

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Calling all PA (esp. PGH!!) artists! The Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology & SaS are inviting 6 artists to join us for the annual SICB meeting Jan. 3-7 in Pittsburgh! We want to bridge a connection btw scientists & artists & have some of our science illustrated. Deets: bit.ly/sicb-art

A bright yellow, spiky as fuck assassin bug with the following words overlaid "Call for Artists! Learn about the latest animal research and create art inspired by the science at the SICB meeting in Pittsburgh PA. Apply at bit.ly/sicb-art Deadline to apply Nov 20 Project dates Jan 3-7, Stipend $1000

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Beware Boiúnato @donatobomb.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

For anyone on their "Horror Movie A Day" journey this October, might I suggest adding BLACK ZOMBIE to your list? It's one of the better horror docs I've seen in a bit. A perfect companion to Horror Noire (the doc) over on Shudder.

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Fantasia 2026 Review: BLACK ZOMBIE is an Insightful Look Into Haitian Zombie Origins - Daily Dead

Not too long ago, it seemed that anyone with a camera and a vague understanding of horror movies was churning out genre-specific documentaries. Standouts like Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror r...

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BJ ColanGIALLO @bjcolangelo.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I wrote this before the casting announcement was made and a lot of people weaponized my words in ways I find pretty abhorrent! I can want a Fat Carrie and also recognize this show was telling a different story it’s not a zero sum game!! www.slashfilm.com/1693889/step...

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One Classic Stephen King Character Has Never Been Adapted Properly - SlashFilm

Mike Flanagan is making a TV adaptation of Carrie, and it's finally time to make Carrie White a fat girl, just like Stephen King intended.

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Matt Monagle @monagle.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

As we close in on the midterms, a friendly reminder to check your voter registration status early and often, but ONLY on the state websites. Those third-party databases might be accurate, but you're gonna be passing along a lot of PII (Personally Identifiable Information) to whoever manages them.

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Meg Elison @megelison.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Please remember that for every VE Schwab and Stephen King, there are a lot of banned Black, queer, and POC writers you've never heard of, to whom it is maybe not a badge of honor but a denial of their voice. Being banned is not a marketing opportunity, unless one is already rich.

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

86° F at 8:30 pm in socal in October is fucking criminal

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I don’t even have thalassophobia but there are still plenty of spots in Endless Ocean Luminous that are eerie as hell. A+ atmospheric dread

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Remember a couple years ago when everyone was like “block and move on!! So refreshing!!!” What if we started doing that with bad take du jours again just saying

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Tom the Dancing Bug, by Ruben Bolling @rubenbolling.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU’RE REGISTERED, check to make sure. Trumpists are purging the rolls. www.vote.org/am-i-registe... Deadline is TOMORROW in Alaska, Rhode Island, South Carolina. And MONDAY in Arizona, Arkansas Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, and *Texas*.

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Check Your Voter Registration Status - Vote.org

It takes less than 30 seconds to check your registration status with our free 50-state tool. And if you're not registered, we'll help you take care of that too. Fast, free, secure, non-partisan.

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Skype a Scientist @skypeascientist.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

We at Skype a Scientist are deeply troubled by the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences. We urge you to contact Drexel University Leadership and Academy interim leader Trish Wellenbach to urge them to reopen the museum. President Merlo president@Drexel.edu Trish Wellenbach tw958@drexel.edu

a block of text with a statement that reads We at Skype a Scientist are deeply alarmed by the decision of Drexel University leadership and the Academy of Natural Sciences Board to close the Academy’s public museum.

Skype a Scientist is based in Philadelphia with deep roots in our city. Making science accessible, in particular for Philly’s children, is a top priority for our organization. We operate in community centers, at street festivals, and at the intersection of science and art. For the last 10 years, we have worked to engage a broader coalition of Philly residents to care for our local biodiversity.

Our program does not exist in a vacuum. The work that we do, alongside environmental education centers, our museums, classroom teachers, and more, create an ecosystem of connections with science. The loss of any part of this fragile ecosystem is detrimental. The Academy of Natural Sciences grounds biodiversity education in Philadelphia. With grand fossil halls, historical connections, and engaging exhibits, it is a place where many Philadelphians develop a love of science. Loss of access to this space cannot be tolerated.

We are living through an erosion of public education, particularly in the life sciences. Philadelphia cannot afford to lose our flagship biodiversity museum.

We call on the leaders of Drexel University and the Academy board to reverse their decision to close the Academy’s public museum. The children of Philadelphia and future generations of Philly-made scientists are counting on you.

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Thread includes email addresses and more specific info about where to direct this necessary commentary:

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Has your school connected with a scientist yet this year? Skype a Scientist offers free connections with scientists for virtual Q&As with classrooms, libraries, clubs, and more! Sign up for a match at www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html 🖼️ by @hanfranstudio.bsky.social

A goofy school of fish in a science class swim while dropping green liquid that says let’s talk science in school

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Sharai Bohannon (She/Her) @sharai.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I wrote this last year and didn’t think anyone would read it (or care). People did read it though. Conversations were had and a few horror people use the word less/have conversations about the use of the word in their work.

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In addition to the usual reasons why we all hate it being hot this time of year, I realize now as I sit on the train that I forgot my sweater at home. It’s gonna be cold in the theater again :( and I’m wearing a glow in the dark tshirt 😬 oops

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Dr. Earyn McGee @afroherper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Last year you all helped me raise almost $4,000 in scholarship funds. I’d like to introduce you to the wonderful scientists who received a #FindThatLizard Scholarship. 🦎

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Lark “Tornado” Morgan Lu @larkmorganlu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Extremely randomly: did you know there are no machine made clothing? All garments are handmade! Every dang one, from the luxury atelier dresses to the overseas-sourced threadbare undershirt, is handmade.

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Once again wishing that I could wipe Return of the Obra Dinn from my memory so I can play it for the first time again

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Wanted to buy some stuff for my Halloween costume but didn’t want to buy on Amazon. Found a place that specializes in exactly this product!!🥳 A ten minute drive away!!!! 🤩 They are only open M-F 9-5 🫠

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

How the hell did I get jumped in line for the laundry room dryers when I was using all the washers???

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Kate Hagen's House of Horrors 👻 @thathagengrrl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I know I am a broken record about this, but if you are below the age of 45 you can STILL get vaccinated for HPV! You do not want those associated cancers! www.scientificamerican.com/article/one-...

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One in eight new cancers are likely caused by infections—there’s an easy way to protect yourself

Many cancers associated with infection are preventable

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

When people in power deliver bad news to you, they expect you to just take punch, accept it, and move on. In these situations, we need to empower ourselves to reject the premise. I want you to look at three time points in the fight to save the academy of natural sciences with me. (Thread)

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I watched Jallikattu on kanopy. What a wild ride

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I hate letterboxd comments. I feel like one of those grandmas on Facebook who is having a conversation with herself on her own post

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Probably the best way to get my friend to call me back is to finally settle on a movie to watch and press play on it

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Just turned in my keys at the old apartment

Paparazzi pictures of Nicole Kidman after she was awarded her divorce from Tom Cruise. She is ecstatic and celebratory after her long nightmare has ended. I feel much the same about leaving that living situation.

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Evangelizing about The Legend of the Stardust Brothers in line for Hausu at @beyondfest.bsky.social

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I miss when shudder tv had three channels :(

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jennywise 🎈 @hacksawjenny.rip · 26/09/2026

Hey, check this out.

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Short thread with easy to understand action-oriented instructions on how to help

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I am “I don’t know if I’m using the new emojis right” years old

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Kate Hagen's House of Horrors 👻 @thathagengrrl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

PSA: If you like me tend to experience a lot of side effects from Moderna or Pfizer COVID boosters, I'm here to tell you that Novavax is available at MANY pharmacy locations in Los Angeles this fall, thank god.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Just got the email that holiday rate increases for shipping will start on October 4th, so please please get a calendar before then so shipping is cheaper!! SquidFacts.net

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Akilla Cooper @akelacooper.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Got an email saying there was a login from a new device to my account on X. First of all; I deleted my Twitter account once that dumbfuck Nazi took over and I will not go back. Second; If you see anyone on X posting as me, it ain't me. And for fuck's sake don't give them any money.

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Can't make it this weekend? Contact Josh Shaprio's Office Phone:717-787-2500 And Mayor Parker's Office Phone Phone: (215) 686-2181 City council is with us. Drexel thinks we're going to give up. Leadership thinks this will just blow over and they can cash out. Do not let that happen.

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

12 hours of work on packing up the old place/loading up my car with what I can/unloading/putting it away today. (It’s almost all day to day life stuff like toiletries and whatnot.) I’m almost done. I have 3/4 of a bin left. Goal: get it done before midnight

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

If I still wore a Fitbit my step count would be INSANE rn

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We have *six days* left until the Academy of Natural Sciences, North America's oldest Natural History museum, is scheduled to close it's doors. Here are *six reasons* why we cannot - and will not- let that happen.

a slide that says 6 days until the doors close -- 6 reasons we can keep them open, save-the-academy.org @savetheacademy

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I think about this every time there’s a new rash of “why doesn’t [redacted] have more work” posts. And I think about the time they said “oh I’d *hate* to manage me” to me, when discussing some very real issues about managing them.

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This weather forecast is absurd 😡

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purpurina ✨🪡 @purpurinastitch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Moving apartments is an AuDHD nightmare (disruption of routine + needing the routine to remain somewhat organized + difficulty prioritizing tasks etc), but it has also revealed the parts of my social support network willling to step up and assist and I am eternally grateful to have them in my life

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Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I want you to think about the kids in your life. Maybe those kids are 8. Maybe they are 32. Do they know enough about snails? Hard to imagine anyone truly knowing *enough* about snails. Help those kids learn snailhood. Get them a Snail Facts advent calendar. SquidFacts.net.

An 11x14 inch poster featuring snails, slugs, nudibranchs, and other snails! There are 24 yellow-green snail shells that you can scratch off. There's a leaf sheep and sea bunny and sea angel and fire snail and banana slug and mystery snail and ramshorn snail and candy cane snail

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