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DrFerrous

@DrFerrous@hachyderm.io

professor, dreamer, mom, cat whisperer, baker, nature lover, reader, maker, poet, inorganic chemist, empath, still choosing kindness

Things I love:
#nature, #books, #photography, #SciFi, #StarTrek, #cooking, #baking, #baseball, #cocktails, #cats, #poetry, #puzzles, #documentary, #RaspberryPi, #neopixels, #python, #3DPrinting, #Chemistry, #ProfLife, #crafts, #champagne, #tattoos, #bicycling, #pineapple

“the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.”—Walt Whitman

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DrFerrous, to gaming
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I’ve been playing The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wind with my teen daughter. We loved Link’s Awakening and I was optimistic about this one. The game is gorgeous and the puzzles are fun, but I’m starting to be bothered by the hero narrative complete with a princess needing to be rescued.

DrFerrous, to 3DPrinting
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Overnight print is off to a solid start. I haven't done one this big in a while and I'm excited to see how goes the gradient filament. Also, the estimates for how long this print will take are crazy. Maybe it will still be running at 18:00 tomorrow?? That's not what Cura said. But we shall see!

DrFerrous, to random
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My neighbor and friend was diagnosed with multiple myeloma (bone cancer). She is in good spirits and says “it’s very treatable”. This is true, but it’s also terminal and at stage 3 (which hers clearly is) has only a 30% 2-year survival rate. Her docs have not told her this and maybe that’s for the best, but the scientist in me is screaming inside that she should have more and all the information so she can make decisions about her care. /sigh/ I will focus on being her friend.

DrFerrous, to 3DPrinting
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Second reservoir done. I think I'll use white for the inner pot. I love how the color transitions turned out with these two!

DrFerrous, to random
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Heartbreaking news today. Life is so fragile, don't forget.

DrFerrous, to random
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Farmers market haul complete. #Pickles! And strawberries, rhubarb, sugar snap peas, and baked carbohydrates. #Grateful #FarmersMarket #SecondBreakfast #IWillExerciseLater

Second breakfast, honey almond milk chai, strawberries and a lemon poppy seed muffin

DrFerrous, to random
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COVID day 10. No more masking for my daughter, who is feeling 100% better. Still 2 more days for my partner.

DrFerrous, to retrogaming
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I built a this weekend. What games should I load?

Also, my desk is an experiment in chaos theory. Please don’t judge.

@Raspberry_Pi

DrFerrous, to random
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Honesty time: I’m nervous about this conference. I’ve never been to a and the format is intimidating. The speakers all have amazing titles and impressive CVs. I am not staying in the dorms (thankfully) but wonder if that will make it harder to connect with people. 1/n

DrFerrous, to writing
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First batch of paper postcards are heading out. I love handwriting notes like this.

DrFerrous, to random
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Last weekend, I bought a beautiful old oak office chair for $25. It was very comfy and I thought “let’s make this my desk chair!” I mean it just screams “a professor sits here”. But friends, let me tell you. It is NOT comfortable after a 3 hour zoom meeting. It does not slide on carpet. And even lowering the desk to a better height, my wrist and arm are now saying “wtf were you thinking?” So yeah, I might be buying a new (softer more supportive) desk chair this weekend.

DrFerrous, to random
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TIL the German word for “hot water bottle” is Wärmflasche. This is inadequate. Ich möchte eine Heißwasserflasche.

DrFerrous, to random
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Ich habe Kopfschmerzen, denn das Wetter ist neblig.

DrFerrous, to bluesky
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"I find to (so far, at least) be MUCH more like early ."

(Wow, this is such a surprise. eyeroll)

My response: "Personally, I am enjoying Mastodon a lot and am not keen on being on a platform owned by a billionaire and driven by invisible algorithms."

DrFerrous, to StarTrek
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“Coffee. The finest organic suspension ever devised.” - Kathryn Janeway

DrFerrous, to jeopardy
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Tonight’s #RetroPie adventures included installing DOSBox, #OregonTrail and #Jeopardy! #RetroGaming #BlastFromThePast

DrFerrous, to random
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I would like a cocktail. I do not want to stand up or move.

DrFerrous, to random
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I woke before my alarm. Today I have 2 difficult conversations this morning, class at 12, then daughter’s state wrestling tournament until 9pm. At some point, I guess I’ll eat a meal? Carrying grief around like a too heavy backpack. I also knew it was cloudy before opening my eyes, stupid sinuses. Happy Friday, friends.

DrFerrous, to Nationals
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Good Monday morning, friends.

I have a meeting in 10 min about my annual performance review; I don't have any reason to be nervous, but I am.

It's opening day at Nationals Park. I'm hopeful the rain will take a break for the afternoon game. Excited to watch some baseball today! ⚾ 💞

I hope you find a pocket full of joy today.

DrFerrous, to random
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Springing forward tonight, oh fun.

DrFerrous, to random
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Completed pre-therapy questionaires. Wow, I have a lot I need to talk with someone about. Maybe I should not have waited this long. :blobfoxpatsad:

DrFerrous, to random
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Tonight, I bought a new dress and shoes for the teaching awards ceremony next Monday. I was tempted by a pair of gold Sam Edelman heels, but opted for sparkly sneakers instead. The DKNY dress has short sleeves so my ink will be out and it is like nothing I would normally wear to work. Tomorrow, my mom arrives for the weekend and to attend the ceremony. Life is feeling a bit surreal these days.

DrFerrous, to random
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This morning, I took my friend (I’ll call her Mozart, since she’s a musician) to the clinic and pharmacy. Her mobility is super challenging these days and she has almost zero strength. It took 3 of us to help her navigate the stairs. She remains chatty and positive and I focused on being supportive and practical. I’ll help her request a handicapped placard later today so we don’t have to park illegally again. Also, f*%# … I am so worried for her.

DrFerrous, to random
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Sure this will be talked about for a while, but history was made today. And, I’m hopeful, justice prevailed. Here’s how it was reported by my local paper. https://wapo.st/3KoMJh8

DrFerrous, to random
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I guess if you start crying while talking to your therapist that's a sign it's working? /sigh/

#Personal #IDontHaveItAllFiguredOut

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