Katherine MacLean, PhD
@kmacdose.bsky.social
Former scientist (psychopharmacology) at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
Author of Midnight Water
Stewardess of the Being Ground
https://www.katherinemaclean.org/being-ground
Author of Midnight Water
Stewardess of the Being Ground
https://www.katherinemaclean.org/being-ground
Magical moments at the Mount
November 24, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Magical moments at the Mount
Reposted by Katherine MacLean, PhD
‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
Reposted by Katherine MacLean, PhD
"That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files" -- Rep. Grijalva
November 12, 2025 at 9:24 PM
"That is why I will sign the discharge petition right now to release the Epstein files" -- Rep. Grijalva
Reposted by Katherine MacLean, PhD
i hope this is how you find out about dick cheney
November 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
i hope this is how you find out about dick cheney
All dressed up as my favorite alter ego … Mistress of Dissolution 💀🧪🫠
October 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
All dressed up as my favorite alter ego … Mistress of Dissolution 💀🧪🫠
Golden fall 💛🍂
October 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Golden fall 💛🍂
Stunning autumn sunsets over southern Vermont 🌅🍁
October 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Stunning autumn sunsets over southern Vermont 🌅🍁
What an amazing first nighttime gathering in our new yurt ✨🔥🐉
October 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
What an amazing first nighttime gathering in our new yurt ✨🔥🐉
Reposted by Katherine MacLean, PhD
Lawrence Becker is a #stopmotion animator & director known for his creative, handcrafted animations. 🎥
He uses #pumpkins to capture the spirit of #Halloween. He showcases the entire process, where every detail is meticulously created by hand🎃
#art #animation
Artist: @samplertimes.bsky.social
He uses #pumpkins to capture the spirit of #Halloween. He showcases the entire process, where every detail is meticulously created by hand🎃
#art #animation
Artist: @samplertimes.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Lawrence Becker is a #stopmotion animator & director known for his creative, handcrafted animations. 🎥
He uses #pumpkins to capture the spirit of #Halloween. He showcases the entire process, where every detail is meticulously created by hand🎃
#art #animation
Artist: @samplertimes.bsky.social
He uses #pumpkins to capture the spirit of #Halloween. He showcases the entire process, where every detail is meticulously created by hand🎃
#art #animation
Artist: @samplertimes.bsky.social
I finally got to record a conversation about how I wrote my psychedelic memoir and why… with Sharissa Bradley of Project Seed Money (projectseedmoney.com). Empowering women writers to share their stories.
youtu.be/Aki8dg0lkoU
youtu.be/Aki8dg0lkoU
Katherine MacLean on “Midnight Water,” Psychedelics & Facing the Fear of Publishing a Memoir
YouTube video by Project Seed Money
youtu.be
October 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I finally got to record a conversation about how I wrote my psychedelic memoir and why… with Sharissa Bradley of Project Seed Money (projectseedmoney.com). Empowering women writers to share their stories.
youtu.be/Aki8dg0lkoU
youtu.be/Aki8dg0lkoU
Fall reflections 🪞🍁💦
September 28, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Fall reflections 🪞🍁💦
Foliage colors reaching magnificence.
September 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Foliage colors reaching magnificence.
Reposted by Katherine MacLean, PhD
An 1889 paper reported ghost pipe (Monotroa uniflora) contains grayanotoxin, but our @savannahanez.bsky.social
revisited this claim, using #massspec approaches to try and detect the toxins. Spoiler alert, we were unable to find any! Her work is now available in JNP!
pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
revisited this claim, using #massspec approaches to try and detect the toxins. Spoiler alert, we were unable to find any! Her work is now available in JNP!
pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
Targeted and Untargeted Mass Spectrometry Do Not Detect Grayanane-Type Toxins in Monotropa uniflora L.
Monotropa uniflora L. (“ghost pipe”), is a North American traditional medicinal plant which has recently seen an increase in consumption nationwide. However, a single 1889 study reported the presence ...
pubs.acs.org
September 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
An 1889 paper reported ghost pipe (Monotroa uniflora) contains grayanotoxin, but our @savannahanez.bsky.social
revisited this claim, using #massspec approaches to try and detect the toxins. Spoiler alert, we were unable to find any! Her work is now available in JNP!
pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
revisited this claim, using #massspec approaches to try and detect the toxins. Spoiler alert, we were unable to find any! Her work is now available in JNP!
pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
Join our autumn celebration at the Being Ground!
October 11th with vibraphonist Chris Dingman
being-ground.betterworld.org/events/autum...
October 11th with vibraphonist Chris Dingman
being-ground.betterworld.org/events/autum...
Autumn Celebration
Immerse yourself in the colors and sounds of our forest sanctuary
being-ground.betterworld.org
September 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Join our autumn celebration at the Being Ground!
October 11th with vibraphonist Chris Dingman
being-ground.betterworld.org/events/autum...
October 11th with vibraphonist Chris Dingman
being-ground.betterworld.org/events/autum...
September 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
September 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Fall colors are getting ready to pop!
September 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Fall colors are getting ready to pop!
Portals at the Being Ground
September 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Portals at the Being Ground
It’s praying mantis season
September 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It’s praying mantis season
I just made zucchini bread for the first time in probably 7 years, which is also how long ago I was last pregnant. It’s amazing how long it can take the body to finally settle after a huge life event (or series of events). Let’s be gentle and patient with ourselves.
September 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I just made zucchini bread for the first time in probably 7 years, which is also how long ago I was last pregnant. It’s amazing how long it can take the body to finally settle after a huge life event (or series of events). Let’s be gentle and patient with ourselves.
Enjoy my latest conversation on Lauren Alderfer’s microdosing podcast 🍄🧚✨
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September 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Enjoy my latest conversation on Lauren Alderfer’s microdosing podcast 🍄🧚✨
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