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Chris Mathieson

@cognoscento.bsky.social

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Father, blacksmith, philosopher, neuroscientist, heritage site manager. What a weird trip, & it’s just getting started. he/him http://cogno.ca/b/about/

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Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · 27d

Forget trans people in sports, we need to monitor spelling bees and math olympiads for Tylenol doping.

Isn’t that the very definition of unfair advantage?

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Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Sep 13

On the upside, I can still go to work, and sit in a lovely garden with amazing wifi. ;)

Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Sep 13

Cov+ damnit!

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Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Aug 3

Today, I met Gem.

A female character from Tron: Legacy, sitting in a couch.

Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Jul 16

Since it’s my 50th birthday next week, give me your most unhinged suggestions on what I could do for my “mid-life crisis”.

Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Jul 14

Less than two weeks until my 50th birthday. DM me if you want to be invited. :)

Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Jun 27

Microsoft CoPilot is pushy to the point of feeling like a clingy ex.

I’m sorry, MSFT, you’re not getting pity sex out of me.

Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Jun 24

I have epic neighbours.

A poster for a garage sale, listing items and full of dogs towards her ex husband.

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Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Jun 20

You’ve *maybe* lived half your years, but that doesn’t mean you’ve had half your experiences. :)

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Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Jun 20

The average lifespan is 76, but if you’ve lived through childhood, you’re very likely to exceed the average significantly. :)

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Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Jun 20

Plus three coffees, assorted vitamins, kitty snuggles, multiple hugs and a mindful pause before the frenetic wave of all these steroids, hormones and stimulants hit me. :D

Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Jun 20

This morning’s medications include:

50mg prednisone
1000mg NAC
10mg cetirizine
60mg biphentin
4 puffs 100mcg salbutamol (ventalin)
2 puffs budesonide / glycopyrronium / formoterol fumarate (breztri)
2 puffs 20mcg ipratropium bromide (atrovent)

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Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Jun 19

When somebody tells you they hung out at The Haçienda in Manchester back-in-the-day, you’re clearly in the presence of someone cooler than most of the people you’ve ever met.

Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Jun 18

The Lord yeeteth and the Lord yoinketh away.

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Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Jun 13

It’s gettin’, it’s gettin’, it’s gettin’ kind of hectic.

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Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Jun 5

If you want to impress her, tell her that the boys borrowed my truck to film the “Lookout” video. And then my kid played Nintendo with the band, heh,

The Peach Pit boys getting ready to shoot a music video in a teal truck.

The Peach Pit buys playing Nintendo with a 7yo kid.

Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · Jun 5

If I had a nickel for every astrophysicist I’ve met since I moved to Keremeos, I’d have nearly a dollar.

Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · May 28

Boundary-setting sucks sometimes, even if it’s necessary.

Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · May 27

I know exactly who you’re speaking of, and you’re bang on.

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Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · May 24

In-laws. Ugh.

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Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · May 22

In the last few years I’ve developed an awful histamine reaction to all forms of alcohol. An instant snotty, itchy mess.

How am I supposed to let someone get me drunk and take advantage of me now?!?

Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · May 21

Was I anxiously attached *before* I married an avoidant on the spectrum? :D

Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · May 15

Never got offered a sponge bath, but did learn the cheat code for unlimited ice cream and popsicles. “I’m feeling a little warm…”

Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · May 15

Keeping up with respiratory virus immunizations will be key for a long and happy life.

Chris Mathieson @cognoscento.bsky.social · May 15

The bad news is learning that there is permanent damage to my lungs, but no change in life expectancy.

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