Designated plant nerd.
@krads.bsky.social
Daughter of a hard working immigrant family who came by boat & couldn't speak a word of english when they got here. But it's ok coz we're white.
When you're from the coast & encounter your first proper frost.
#PearlTheDog
#PearlTheDog
August 1, 2026 at 5:50 AM
When you're from the coast & encounter your first proper frost.
#PearlTheDog
#PearlTheDog
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I have to say this daily, but if Muslims did this to ONE Jewish temple, the world would be OUTRAGED.
Israel has now destroyed over 1,000 mosques and Churches in Gaza and the West Bank.
It’s the single biggest destruction of holy sites in the modern HISTORY OF THE WORLD.🤬🤬🤬
Israel has now destroyed over 1,000 mosques and Churches in Gaza and the West Bank.
It’s the single biggest destruction of holy sites in the modern HISTORY OF THE WORLD.🤬🤬🤬
July 29, 2026 at 3:18 AM
I have to say this daily, but if Muslims did this to ONE Jewish temple, the world would be OUTRAGED.
Israel has now destroyed over 1,000 mosques and Churches in Gaza and the West Bank.
It’s the single biggest destruction of holy sites in the modern HISTORY OF THE WORLD.🤬🤬🤬
Israel has now destroyed over 1,000 mosques and Churches in Gaza and the West Bank.
It’s the single biggest destruction of holy sites in the modern HISTORY OF THE WORLD.🤬🤬🤬
July 23, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Finished with the Rona and went on holidays!
July 20, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Finished with the Rona and went on holidays!
Rona round two is done after three days, about the same as the first round 5 years ago. Being housebound, I ventured into the garden before the rain started.
June 30, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Rona round two is done after three days, about the same as the first round 5 years ago. Being housebound, I ventured into the garden before the rain started.
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Been doing this science caper awhile. As editor, board member, reviewer, behind the scenes person unable to share details. When I engage with fellow scientists, through thick and thin—we’re meeting the moment.
I see you scientists. You’re showing up, you’re getting it done.
Thank you.
I see you scientists. You’re showing up, you’re getting it done.
Thank you.
June 21, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Been doing this science caper awhile. As editor, board member, reviewer, behind the scenes person unable to share details. When I engage with fellow scientists, through thick and thin—we’re meeting the moment.
I see you scientists. You’re showing up, you’re getting it done.
Thank you.
I see you scientists. You’re showing up, you’re getting it done.
Thank you.
New work fren was given the sack on his first day.
June 19, 2026 at 3:44 AM
New work fren was given the sack on his first day.
Why are people jerks*?
* the angler, not David. David is a delight.
* the angler, not David. David is a delight.
I am getting a lot of questions about the angler in Massachusetts who "accidentally" caught a great white shark and then released it, resulting in lots of viral media coverage. Some quick thoughts here, in no particular order. wbsm.com/nantucket-fi... 🧪🌍🦑🦈
Massachusetts Man Catches Great White Shark With His Bare Hands
A 9-foot great white shark off Nantucket? See how this local boat captain safely released the massive beast back into the surf in under 15 seconds.
wbsm.com
June 15, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Why are people jerks*?
* the angler, not David. David is a delight.
* the angler, not David. David is a delight.
You didn't spend your Saturday night seasoning your camp ovens?
Sad.
Sad.
June 13, 2026 at 10:04 PM
You didn't spend your Saturday night seasoning your camp ovens?
Sad.
Sad.
Dog sitter for my upcoming holiday just fell thru.
Fuckity.
Fuckity.
June 6, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Dog sitter for my upcoming holiday just fell thru.
Fuckity.
Fuckity.
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A-WOOOO-GA! A-WOOOO-GA! New yard bird, repeat, NEW YARD BIRD!
June 3, 2026 at 11:49 PM
A-WOOOO-GA! A-WOOOO-GA! New yard bird, repeat, NEW YARD BIRD!
It is pissing rain and I think she knows there will be no walk this morning.
June 1, 2026 at 8:08 PM
It is pissing rain and I think she knows there will be no walk this morning.
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Almost 3 million Australians have HECS debts: they’ll increase today. Compulsory payments made this year towards that debt won’t be counted before indexation is applied.
We wouldn’t put up with this on our credit cards or home loans. We need to fix HECS.
We wouldn’t put up with this on our credit cards or home loans. We need to fix HECS.
Students would save $3bn over a decade if Labor changed Hecs indexation date by five months
Exclusive: Costings commissioned by independent MP Monique Ryan show possible savings for university graduates, as Hecs debts increase by $1bn on Monday
www.theguardian.com
May 31, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Almost 3 million Australians have HECS debts: they’ll increase today. Compulsory payments made this year towards that debt won’t be counted before indexation is applied.
We wouldn’t put up with this on our credit cards or home loans. We need to fix HECS.
We wouldn’t put up with this on our credit cards or home loans. We need to fix HECS.
Geez it's a tough life as a rescue dog.
#PearlTheDog
#PearlTheDog
May 29, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Geez it's a tough life as a rescue dog.
#PearlTheDog
#PearlTheDog
I think #PearlTheDog likes not being stuck in a courtyard with no shelter from the rain nor anyone to love her.
May 21, 2026 at 9:33 AM
I think #PearlTheDog likes not being stuck in a courtyard with no shelter from the rain nor anyone to love her.
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Make every day matter. Good Morning Blue Sky
May 14, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Make every day matter. Good Morning Blue Sky
Planning for the Big Drive 3 is under way.
The Big Drive 1: 12 weeks driving from vic to 1770, just and my 3yo.
The Big Drive 2: 4 weeks/8000km+ thru western NSW & QLD seeing all the fossils and then the GBR.
The Big Drive 3: 2 weeks in the Flinders Ranges.
I'm excited!
The Big Drive 1: 12 weeks driving from vic to 1770, just and my 3yo.
The Big Drive 2: 4 weeks/8000km+ thru western NSW & QLD seeing all the fossils and then the GBR.
The Big Drive 3: 2 weeks in the Flinders Ranges.
I'm excited!
May 14, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Planning for the Big Drive 3 is under way.
The Big Drive 1: 12 weeks driving from vic to 1770, just and my 3yo.
The Big Drive 2: 4 weeks/8000km+ thru western NSW & QLD seeing all the fossils and then the GBR.
The Big Drive 3: 2 weeks in the Flinders Ranges.
I'm excited!
The Big Drive 1: 12 weeks driving from vic to 1770, just and my 3yo.
The Big Drive 2: 4 weeks/8000km+ thru western NSW & QLD seeing all the fossils and then the GBR.
The Big Drive 3: 2 weeks in the Flinders Ranges.
I'm excited!
This dawg be smokin'.
May 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM
This dawg be smokin'.
Who saved the Bullioh babbeh turts from being road-mash?
It me. Grow little ones, I hope your lives are long and bountiful. 💚🐢
It me. Grow little ones, I hope your lives are long and bountiful. 💚🐢
May 5, 2026 at 4:49 AM
Who saved the Bullioh babbeh turts from being road-mash?
It me. Grow little ones, I hope your lives are long and bountiful. 💚🐢
It me. Grow little ones, I hope your lives are long and bountiful. 💚🐢
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My latest newsletter is out! This time, Walking With Dinosaurs "Band of Brothers."
I hate to say there's more speculation than science here, but the reputation of Utahraptor far outstrips what we actually know.
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The Boneyard
The latest from bestselling, award-winning author Riley Black. Expect strange dinosaurs, amazing invertebrates, and other prehistoric wonders, exhibited right in your inbox.
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May 4, 2026 at 7:05 PM
My latest newsletter is out! This time, Walking With Dinosaurs "Band of Brothers."
I hate to say there's more speculation than science here, but the reputation of Utahraptor far outstrips what we actually know.
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I hate to say there's more speculation than science here, but the reputation of Utahraptor far outstrips what we actually know.
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Hasn’t whined about needing a ballroom to feel safe
April 28, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Hasn’t whined about needing a ballroom to feel safe
Someone had their first agility class tonight.
#PearlTheDog
#PearlTheDog
April 23, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Someone had their first agility class tonight.
#PearlTheDog
#PearlTheDog
I thought I should share some painful news with you all - I just bought my first tank of fuel since December.
April 1, 2026 at 10:13 AM
I thought I should share some painful news with you all - I just bought my first tank of fuel since December.
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I bought a car today (after 2months without one).
Perfect timing for the great fuel gouging of 2026.
Perfect timing for the great fuel gouging of 2026.
March 30, 2026 at 10:40 AM
I bought a car today (after 2months without one).
Perfect timing for the great fuel gouging of 2026.
Perfect timing for the great fuel gouging of 2026.