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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Sugarplum does #caturday correctly.... the cutest ways possible. #catsofbluesky #catnaps

A small grey cat lies on a dark green couch. He eyes are slow blinking. Her toe beans poke gently out of her white socks.

A small grey cat is curled into a nearly perfect circle inside the world's greatest invention (a heated cat bed). One small paw, with white socked fur, sticks out for balance.

A tan and brown circular cat bed sits on a grey and white shaggy area rug. Sugarplum, a small grey and white tabby, perfects her Olympic diver pose while napping insids.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Sugarplum is quite the snugglebug lately. I cant say I mind. Her olympic diver pose will never ceaae to amaze. #self-care #catsofbluesky

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Accurate prediction: ##caturday snooze

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Sugarplum preps for a long weekend of sleeping... probably. Maybe watching a bird or 2 for #caturday. #catsofbluesky

A small great tabby is napping on a dark green couch. Her white socked murder mitten pokes out from under her chin. Her large ears are angled to hear any sign of dinner being poured.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

She just wanted to make sure we were admiring her cuteness, I'm sure. Don't worry, Sugarplum, you are a beautiful cat. It's unanimous. 10/10 for form! #catsofbluesky #caturday

A grey and white tabby is curled up in a circular cardboard scratcher sitting on a gray rug. Her front paws, with adorable white murder mittens lie over her straight back legs. This showcases her white socks nicely. She looks directly into the camera, with magnificent whiskers and one ear just over the edge of the scratcher. She knows the effect of her cuteness.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

But here's a couple more normal shots! 🥰🤣

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Our two kittens after we got home from a week away. I swear they were... happy to see us.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Camden and Sugarplum are ready for the weekend! So close to nap time for their human, too... #catsofbluesky

A very fluffy long-haired black cat is practicing kitty yoga and attempting a head stand on a dark green couch back. One ear is balanced on the cushion. She states at you with one yellow eye, peaking out from the fur.

A grey and white short haired tabby lies on a dark green couch. Her head is resting just short of the soft blanket that should be her pillow. Her eyes are closed, her tail is tucked around her back legs, and one paw is curled near her chin. She is living her best nap life.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Houston airport pulls through and we get a which wich stop in on the way home. Thanks for all the science and time with friends, #LPSC2025! It's been a long and tiring week, but I always leave more jazzed for science.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

There's a planetary defense session today at #LPSC2025! Time to break out the #DART socks! This afternoon, come here some awesome #PlanetaryDefenders! #SocksOfLPSC

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

I think I've reached peak "I'm from the PNW and this is how I do"... or have just finally found a good use for the scalding hot water at conference coffee stations. Behold a do-it-yourself #LPSC2025 breakfast! Mmm mmm instant oatmeal and apple sauce. #LifeOfATravelingScientist

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Getting ready for my talk about impact craters ages on the #Moon with day 1 #SocksOfLPSC! #LPSC2025

A pair of navy blue socks is laid on a counter. They have the Moon on them in many phases, colored yellow, the words "It's just a phase" are printed on the socks. They are perfect for scientists who are getting psyched to give public presentations about the Moon.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

I do enjoy the welcome display from the conference hotel for planetary science spring break! #LPSC2025

A large square dark wooden table sits in a hotel lobby on a white tile floor. A variety of space-themed snacks are arranged on it. A decorative Moon sits in the middle.

A display of Moonpies, milky way bars, star crunch cookies and other space-themed snacks are displayed on a wooden table in the hotel lobby. They await hordes of hungry planetary scientists to welcome them.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

NBD. Just observing the world. With a casual blep. Because I've weaponized my cuteness. #catsofbluesky

A gray and white tabby is curled up in a circular cardboard scratcher that sits on a feey shaggy rug. The tip of her tongue is sticking out in an adorable blep. She knows your heart is melting. Diabolical.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

I get to see a rocket launch to the #Moon today!! Go IM-2! Go Trailblazer!

I am standing in front of a NASA meatball at Kennedy Space Center, with a huge smile on my face. Getting psyched for launch!

The entrance to the check in center at Kennedy Space Center. A sign says "NASA invited guests" and points to a building with a nasa meatball on it.

A nighttime picture of a SpaceX Falcon 9 on the launch pad and ready to launch to the Moon. There are red warning lights next to the rocket. It is across a waterway from the viewing area.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Happy #caturday from Sugarplum! Big stretches and face scritches are the only mandatory activities. #catsofbluesky

A short haired grey tabby with white paws and belly lies on her side on a dark green couch. He green eyes are staring coyly and she shows her belly begging for scratches. One paw is reaching towards the camera with adorable toe beans just visible.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

We've got both cats out full time now! It only took 2.5 months for Camden to stop hissing every time she saw Sugarplum. 😱😻Now we have to figure out the food sitch. Both of them are food thieves. Notice Camdens empty wet food bowl to the right as she eats Sugarplums breakfast.. #catsofbluesky

A fluffy long haired black cat eats wet food from a small bowl. Behind her is a scratch pad. To the right of her are 3 cat dishes, one full of dry food, one that has small scraps of her wet food left, one full of water, all on a black rubber mat. She is a food thief, eating her sisters breakfast.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Kitten update: Camden does this thing when she wants you to open a door where she stands on her back legs, stretches as far as she can, and scratches at the door jam. While giving you the cutest sad expression. This morning she did that at Sugarplums door because she wanted to play 😻 #catsofbluesky

A snoozy grey and white tabby lies on a fluffy orange blanket. She is excited to finally be allowed out of her sanctuary room and into the main house. The leg of a rocking chair cuts the foreground.

A fluffy black long haired cat lies stretched out on a white carpet. Her paws are sticking under the bottom of a white door. She is playing with the cat in the bedroom on the other side.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Farewell #caturday! Snoozy Camden wishes you a snoozy evening! #catsofbluesky

A long haired, very fluffy black cat sleeps on a white carpet. She is curled to match the legs of a light brown wood table.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Happy gotcha-day to our adorable floofy little weirdo and snuggle-bug, Camden! #catsofbluesky

A longhaired haired very fluffy black cat is curled up and sleeping on a dark green sofa. A bright green throw blanket is draped near her head.

A fluffy black void kitty sits inside a blue cat cube. The cube has multicolored geometric shapes on it and a large round holes on 3 sides. The cats round yellow eyes stare suspiciously out from her small fluffy face.

A fluffy long haired black cat lies sleeping on a dark green couch. There is a console table with knickknacks behind her. She has one paw draped over her face.

A longhaired black cat sits like a loaf on top of a black computer chair. There is a computer monitor behind her. Her eyes are yellow and she is staring into space. Her fluffy tail is draped down over the back of the chair.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Happy #caturday from our snoozy Camden! Just keeping warm on this cold winter day. #catsofbluesky

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Camden says hello to a fellow void furball who likes cardboard circles!! #catsofbluesky

A black longhaired cat sits curled in a cardboard circular scratcher bed. She has one paw slightly perched on the side. The bed sits on a shaggy grey and white rug.

A black longhaired cat sits curled in a cardboard circular scratcher bed. She is sleepy with her tail tucked under her chin. The bed sits on a shaggy grey and white rug.

A longhaired black cat lies on the top of a green couch. Her fluffy tail is in the foreground. She has one paw across her face and her eyes are open just a tiny bit.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Sleepy Sugarplum shows of her spectacular #whiskers, and Regal Camden can't help looking good. #catsofbluesky #WhiskerWednesday

A grey and white tabby cat lies on a dark green couch. She is stretched out with her front paws under her chin and her eyes closed. Her long white whiskers are magnificent.

A grey and white tabby lies on a dark green couch. Her eyes are always open, and she is looking at the camera with sass. Her left front paw lies tucked under her chin. She las long white whiskers.

A long haired black cat loafs on top of a black computer chair. Her tail is hanging down. She is very fluffy and her golden eyes stair off into the distance.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Camden: I will not drink from this travesty. But I will test the water to see if it makes my paw wet! ... *sticks paw in fountain* Camden: yes, wet! You're welcome. #catsofbluesky

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Snoozy Sunday kitties.. we still mostly have to keep them separated 😭😭 but signs are pointing towards maybe eventual acceptance of Sugarplum by Camden 🤞 much less hissing and swatting recently! Even nicely ignoring each other for short periods of time in the same space... #catsofbluesky

A grey and white tabby snoozed on a green couch

A very fluffy black long haired cat is curled up on a cat tree by a window.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Camden had a snoozey #caturday afternoon. Cuddles for hours are OK by me! #catsofbluesky

A longhaired black cat is asleep on their humans lap and their 2 front paws are outstretched

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Meanwhile, Camden is adamant that no work gets done on holiday vacation! Thanks for the reminder, little void!! #catsofbluesky

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Oh hai! Sugarplum would like to show off her amazingly beautiful whiskers. And goofy faces. #WhiskerWednesdays #catsofbluesky

A small tabby looks off to the left, with a cat scratching post behind her.

A tabby with white trim sits on a window sill with christmas lights in the reflection.

A small tabby cat caught mid-yawn, with her tongue sticking out and her beautiful long white whiskers showing to full advantage.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

The cats are getting closer! Last night they were even playing with each other's paws under the door. At least, we're going to assume it was playing 🤣. Once poor Sugarplum gets over her cold we can try another face 2 face sans screen 🤞 #catsofbluesky

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

My hands are incredibly itchy, but it's so worth it. #agu24 pups! Ember the therapy dog is SO SWEET.

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Interested in ice fragmentation? Europa? How rocks break differently than ice? Come see my interns poster at 3127, #AGU24! "Icy impacts: unraveling fragmentation on icy satellites"

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Because by 830, the line is out the door! Of the convention center! #AGU24

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Pro tip, #AGU24: if you get here at 715, no line for registration!

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

The difference in where our cats like to sleep is astounding. Cats are odd. #catsofbluesky

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

This early-morning airport breakfast (mmmmm tots!) brought to you by poor life planning and thus traveling the day after Thanksgiving to perform asteroid deflection experiments at the NASA Ames Vertical Gun Range. #LifeOfATravelingScientist #PlanetaryDefender

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

My SO spent a couple hours standing at the desk working this afternoon, because Camden stole his chair when he grabbed lunch. And he's not a monster, so there she stayed. #catsofbluesky #chairthief

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Kitten update! Last night we had the bonding room door open with a screen so the kitties could see each other but not get at each other. Sugarplum was very excited to see Camden. Camden was... less excited and she ran away away several times. But no hissing! And she kept coming back! #catsofbluesky

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Of all the things we taught ourselves to cook during lockdown, risotto is by far my favorite and our most used. #StirStirStir

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Dr. Angela Stickle @schmemela.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Hope you enjoy these almost-certainly-a-trap good morning greetings from our resident floofs! #BellyRubFriday #ItsATrapForSure #catsofbluesky

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