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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Yesterday, Baz the wonder pug went to Colonial Williamsburg. He walked all the way down DoG street and met many admirers. But he didn’t get to play with the sheep and cried about it. On the way home he had a nap, so maybe he got to meet the sheep in his dream.

A fawn pug looks over a white picket fence at some lovely white sheep in a paddock.

A fawn pug in a blue and black harness with BAZ on the side in white letters stands on a brick sidewalk amidst some fallen leaves.

After a long exciting day adventuring, a fawn pug is napping in his black a cream car seat. His head is propped on the side and you can just see the toes of his front foot

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Your Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

1/ Last weekend, I received an email from someone whose friend was being treated for cancer. The doctor advised her friend to get the flu shot, but said to skip the Covid vaccine. So the friend asked me if risks from the Covid vaccine are still a concern.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Nothing like looming time in a cast to inspire me to get in the gym. I haven’t had to deal with crutches in 30 years, and my upper body immediately protested when I practiced earlier this week. Hopefully I won’t need to use crutches that much. I did get a purple knee scooter for downstairs.

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Sam Weller @samwellerauthor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

This is the most remarkable story Ray Bradbury ever shared with me. He told it to me late one night, sitting in his den of antiquities and mementos. Take five minutes to read this. It’s pure magic. #Writing #Living #Creativity #RayBradbury #BookSky

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In case anyone needs a smile, Baz the wonder pug went to bookclub with me tonight. He stole lots of hearts and gave lots of kisses. Now he’s ready to be home and nap.

A fawn pug is in a square dog car seat. The outside of the car seat is black but the inside is a cream that coordinates well with the pug’s fur. The pug is looking at the camera with a serious expression. He is wondering why he’s not napping at home.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Settling in with a London Fog (maybe a Blue Ridge Fog?) made from local tea I bought on vacation. I’m going to read The Book Witch and wait for the rain to come.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Home from the mountains and my heart is full. I’m also enjoying some sourwood honey on toast.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Afternoon at the opera and once again pleased at the education Looney Tunes gave me in music.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Of course I managed to tweak my back before a car trip to see Tulip perform. Here’s to heat wraps and nsaids. Stupid body, grumble…

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James Petruzzi @hawaiianimages.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Bolivian Murder Kitten just dropped...

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The air has turned cooler this week. The hummingbirds have been extra busy at the feeder. I know that they’re getting ready to leave until April, and I’m happy for them. But I will miss their fierceness.

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Your Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

9/ If you have questions about the MMR vaccine, ask your provider. I commend every parent stepping forward to get a vaccine right now. This is the right choice, even if it feels scary. There is no shame in changing your mind, especially concerning protecting children from disease.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Admiring bone doctor art while waiting for my appointment. Ink sketches of bones on related book pages. Very cool.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Too hot to go for a walk, so Baz the wonder pug and I are at the dog park. We have shade and a breeze, and he has fresh water. Perfect morning.

A fawn pug walking towards the camera. He looks relaxed, and has his tongue hanging out. The ground is sandy with some tufts of grass. A yellow leaf is in the foreground.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Dragons, of course, but I also love unicorns.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I just got photos of my cousin’s baby in a vacation onesie that I bought, and the cuteness is almost too much. I now want to buy baby things in every place we go.

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Rabies is 100% fatal if untreated. Please help spread the word about the exposure at the Farm Adventures mobile petting zoo in North Carolina. The vaccine is incredibly effective and will save your life. Also…. Rabies at a petting zoo!?!? www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

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Four baby goats at mobile petting zoo in North Carolina test positive for rabies

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services said the petting zoo held events involving children and elderly people between July 28 and Thursday.

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Jenny with a Green Ribbon Around Her Neck @readingtheend.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

events have been Awful lately, so as a timeline cleanse, I will tell you about a thing I invented called Plaid Watch. here is how it goes you are watching TV character appears wearing plaid you yell "PLAID WATCH! Sam's wearing plaid."

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Sam Winchester in Supernatural (SPN)

Alt: Sam Winchester in Supernatural, wearing plaid

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Take care of yourselves, friends. Here’s a pic of a pug with his pumpkin.

A fawn pug is sitting in a tan donut shaped bed. He has many lovely furry rolls on his back. A white Jack o lantern plush toy is next to him on the bed.

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Alex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

There’s already research connecting the Shingrix vaccine to a significantly reduced risk of dementia. Now it looks like it might also significantly reduce risks of heart attacks and strokes. NHS it at 65 in the UK but you can pay privately & get it from age 50 www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

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Shingles vaccine linked to lower risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds

Researchers say benefits of two-dose Shingrix vaccine could be comparable to taking daily blood pressure medication

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The Peculiarity Shop @peculiarityshop.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A reminder from your friends here: it's okay to not be okay. Love.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Sometimes your heart hurts and you need to go to a favorite place. Look at this beautiful latte from one of my favorite cafes. It feels like a little hug.

A beautiful latte in a white mug with a heart shaped white shape on the top of the latte.

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

the thing is like public health child literacy civil rights social justice rural poverty once you personally have become rich and successful, those things only matter if you still have the capacity to care deeply about people outside your immediate circle and that is harder than becoming rich

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Mark Alan Mattes + Hot Brown Press @markalanmattes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I've been quiet here about my continuing work for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library-Louisville, but if anybody is interested in supporting, about a month ago I agreed to do another run of the posters from last spring: www.etsy.com/listing/4528... Rest in power.

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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Letterpress Show Poster - Etsy

This Letterpress Prints item by HotBrownPress has 9 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Louisville, KY. Listed on Aug 25, 2026

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Pillow fort time. I am so tired, but it was a beautiful day.

A white tailed deer fawn (brown with white spots and a white underside to its tail is grazing on green grass in front of a white fence. Mountains are in the background.

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Carolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

BOOM 💥 A UNIVERSAL COVID VACCINE JUST ENTERED HUMAN TRIALS. GBP511 is designed to protect against COVID-19 AND related coronaviruses — even potential future threats. 🛡️ In animal studies, it protected against viruses NOT included in the vaccine. One shot. Multiple coronaviruses. 1/2

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I’m being eaten alive by bugs, but at least Baz the wonder pug is having a fantastic morning walk.

A fawn pug on his back rolling in the grass he thinks smells great.

A fawn pug is on his back in green grass. He has one front leg stretched out and looks like he’s doing a disco point.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Bad news: the lab tech isn’t at the doctor’s office yet. Good news: the guy watching a video in his phone without headphones left. Overall, I’d say I’m winning.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I’ve had a headache most of the day, but Baz the wonder pug is an excellent nurse. He also wanted a potato chip.

A fawn pug is staring imploringly at the camera. He is lying on his side with his ears akimbo.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Watching valiant hummingbird battles outside my kitchen window. Who will be the victor and get all of the nectar in the feeder? The birds are so tiny and so fierce. I love them.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Back from seeing the Hadestown pro-shot. It was my third time seeing the show, and yes I cried for the third time.

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

if I am an influencer for one thing in this life it is the Jurassic high tea at the Ampersand Hotel in London

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Baz has had an exhausting week. It is tough being this adorable and making sure all your humans have enough kisses.

A fawn pug is lying in a grey donut shaped bed. He has one foreleg draped the rim of the bed. He’s looking at the camera and almost has a grin on his face.

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Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 21/07/2026

Gillian Anderson has officially revealed the upcoming 1,478-piece LEGO set for THE X-FILES. The set is centered on Mulder’s office, paired with a forest clearing scene and a hovering UFO. Includes 8 minifigures, featuring Mulder, Scully, The Flukeman & more. August 4.

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Your Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

1/ Over the weekend, the FDA announced that a lettuce sample from Taylor Farms tested positive for Cyclospora. Within 24 hours, the FDA backtracked, calling the result a false positive. Taylor Farms quickly deleted its own posts about its bagged lettuce and boasted the FDA had apologized to them.

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Maggie Hendricks @maggiehendricks.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Last year, I made this quilt about what it's like to have asthma in the time of climate change. I just keep looking over at it today, being sad. The point of this quilt is to help anyone whose lungs work OK understand what it's like for those of us with shitty lungs. Thought it made sense to share.

Quilt with lungs on it. Half the background is beautiful flowers, so it's hard to see the flame-like quilting. The other background is black, so it's quite easy to see the flames.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Gotta love feeling wheezy before getting out of bed. The air quality isn’t even that bad here. Stay safe out there!

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

If you’re not stretching with a pug assistant, have you really stretched? Baz’s idea of assistance is sweet puggy kisses and occasionally standing on you to reach far away things like faces.

A fawn pug lying on tan carpet. He stares at the camera expectantly waiting to give kisses.

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Darren and Poley @darrenandpoley.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

while we talk about the RFK's Diarrhea 2026 stuff, don't overlook the fact that there's a dog food recall going on too. unfortunately we don't have a good spokesvehicle for the FDA anymore, so Good Housekeeping will have to do.

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FDA Announces Nationwide Recall of Popular Dog Food

Check your dog’s food for safety.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Baz is not happy with the heat or the lack of emotional support human.

A fawn pug looking very bread loaf shaped while lying on some colorful pillows and a blanket on a tan sofa.

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

At open mic with Tulip. I love getting to hear her play!

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Tasha @tntknits.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Waiting in line to view the corpse flower blooming at the botanical gardens.

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Aliette de Bodard @aliettedebodard.com · 03/07/2026

Quick reminder: -fans (and wind gusts) don't lower the temperature of a room, they remove the layer of perspiration on your skin, therefore causing your body to sweat more and cool you down. Ie: careful about dehydration -it is indeed possible to die of heatstroke even out of direct sunlight (1/?)

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