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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 20h

Well, this is scary af

paris martineau @paris.nyc · 23h

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

www.consumerreports.org

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 1d

It's "put the big comforter on the bed and get completely burritoed" season. My favorite time of year!

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 1d

Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you'll never watch again, and one song you can't stand.

Liver
Triangle of Sadness
Last Christmas

Grace Pritchard Burson @gaudynight78.bsky.social · 1d

Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you'll never watch again, and one song you can't stand

Sushi

I ... basically don't rewatch movies

"Imagine"

Telltale Hartman @rachelhartmanbooks.com · 2d

Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you'll never watch again, and one song you can't stand

Dill pickles (of common foods you actually encounter)

Cars (my toddler OD'd me on this)

Muskrat Love (Cap'n & Tenille version, muskrats farting underwater, swear to god)

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 2d

What are author guidelines?

Kari Dru @karidru.bsky.social · 3d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

Massage therapist: "Forgot to mention thrombus."

"There's a lavender blight."

"Rash with yellow crust."

"Valentine's day special".

"Your latest appointment, please."

Doc Fancy @docfancy.bsky.social · 3d

In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.

I have a couple, depending on which hat I wear.

“Type specimen: unknown, Europe.”

“Polymerase shouldn’t be *warm.*”

“Another feet first ascent?!”

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 3d

Sorry, forgot alt text. <still image from the 1957 animated cartoon short, What's Opera, Doc?, directed by the legendary Chuck Jones>

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 3d

Share a cartoon you will always love

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 3d

And I love that the graf also includes both an em-dash and a semicolon. Well done!

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 4d

You know, people roll their eyes when I tell them I join every single class-action suit I'm eligible for, but I just got $400 and change from one of them. Just saying.

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 4d

I love baseball. That is all. #mlb #octoberisawesome

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 5d

I grew up under the traditional coffee-can U.S. model, but I'm with you all the way.

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 5d

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 5d

I'm so so sorry. Hugs.

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 6d

I loved every word of this sweet story, and I wish I could have had such elder women in my life. Do yourself a favor and read it.

Marissa Lingen @marissalingen.bsky.social · 7d

Back from my family trip to tell you that I have a new story in @kaleidotrope.bsky.social ! "What a Big Heart You Have" is my tender tribute to Grandma and Aunt Ellen, though the characters aren't literally them. kaleidotrope.net/autumn-2025/...

“What a Big Heart You Have” by Marissa Lingen

kaleidotrope.net

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 6d

Both upstate NY and central NC feel right to me (the places I've lived the longest), as do northwest NJ, the SF Bay area, central MA, and RI.

William Hazen @williamhazen.bsky.social · 8d

This is the most accurate depiction of the Midwest to date. Wichita has always felt like the last Midwest city while also being the first plains city.

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 6d

Already preordered! Can't wait.

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 6d

Some photos from hiking today #gooutside

growth on a tall tree that looks like a sloth hugging the tree trunk

closeup of pyrophyllite rosettes embedded in a rock

Rock outcropping with a small maple tree next to it. The maple tree is just starting to show fall colors.

View of a wooded river valley from the top of a cliff. The trees are starting to show their fall colors.

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 7d

Here's your daily dose of joy! #longliverockandroll

TOP 80 GREATEST GUITAR INTROS

YouTube video by Paul Davids

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 7d

Aaron Judge is THE MAN. That is all. #mlb #postseason

Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 7d

That will never not be funny. Thanks for the reminder.

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 7d

Given that any official can swear her in, why isn't it happening?

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 8d

Co-signed. I made the switch for all my book purchases and haven't looked back. Help your local indie bookshops and get something great to read from these guys!

Litbowl @litbowl.bsky.social · 8d

What a lovely message from @bookshop.org. Glad to see them growing and growing. We CAN claim back what has been taken from us by these monstrous corporations, and it starts with things like this. Grab some books these next couple days!

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 9d

I'm so sorry for your loss. One of our cats kept company with my husband durng his last days, too. I bet Pippa Joy was a comfort for your MIL.

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 9d

One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. If you're lucky enough to get tickets for the tour, grab them!

photo of the tiled and lighted ceiling of the old City Hall subway station in Manhattan, NY

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 13d

I just had the absolute joy of cancelling my COBRA coverage as of the end of October, because I'm finally eligible for Medicare. My premium will be about *half* of what I've been paying, which makes no sense from an actuarial standpoint. But I'm not complaining. #medicareforall #universalhealthcare

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Pat French @patfrench.bsky.social · 14d

I'm now going to be singing that song for the next 3 days, and I thank you. 😊

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