Amy MacPherson
@amymacpherson.bsky.social
Living in Ottawa on unceded Anishinabe territory. Photos and opinions my own unless otherwise specified. Don’t expect much, though, since I’m mostly just lurking here while procrastinating. She/her.
Banner: trees against a sunset sky
PFP: calico cat
Banner: trees against a sunset sky
PFP: calico cat
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Coyote Watch Canada is hosting an information session about coyotes in suburban settings and how to foster safe human-coyote interactions.
📆Thursday, December 11 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tony Graham Recreation Complex, Hall A
100 Charlie Rogers Place
No registration is necessary, and it's free.
📆Thursday, December 11 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tony Graham Recreation Complex, Hall A
100 Charlie Rogers Place
No registration is necessary, and it's free.
December 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Coyote Watch Canada is hosting an information session about coyotes in suburban settings and how to foster safe human-coyote interactions.
📆Thursday, December 11 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tony Graham Recreation Complex, Hall A
100 Charlie Rogers Place
No registration is necessary, and it's free.
📆Thursday, December 11 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tony Graham Recreation Complex, Hall A
100 Charlie Rogers Place
No registration is necessary, and it's free.
Reposted by Amy MacPherson
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada, to mark the anniversary of the murders of 14 female engineering students at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989 in an act of gender-based violence and to remember those women.
December 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women in Canada, to mark the anniversary of the murders of 14 female engineering students at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989 in an act of gender-based violence and to remember those women.
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In remembrance:
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
#EcolePolytehnique
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
#EcolePolytehnique
December 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM
In remembrance:
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
#EcolePolytehnique
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
#EcolePolytehnique
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Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
#RememberThem
#16Days #VAW #Dec6
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
#RememberThem
#16Days #VAW #Dec6
December 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Geneviève Bergeron
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
#RememberThem
#16Days #VAW #Dec6
Hélène Colgan
Nathalie Croteau
Barbara Daigneault
Anne-Marie Edward
Maud Haviernick
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Maryse Laganière
Maryse Leclair
Anne-Marie Lemay
Sonia Pelletier
Michèle Richard
Annie St-Arneault
Annie Turcotte
#RememberThem
#16Days #VAW #Dec6
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Geneviève Bergeron
Maryse Laganière
Hélène Colgan
Maryse Leclair
Nathalie Croteau
Anne-Marie Lemay
Barbara Daigneault
Sonia Pelletier
Anne-Marie Edward
Michèle Richard
Maud Haviernick
Annie StArneault
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Annie Turcotte
Never forgotten #Dec6 #EcolePolytechnique
Maryse Laganière
Hélène Colgan
Maryse Leclair
Nathalie Croteau
Anne-Marie Lemay
Barbara Daigneault
Sonia Pelletier
Anne-Marie Edward
Michèle Richard
Maud Haviernick
Annie StArneault
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Annie Turcotte
Never forgotten #Dec6 #EcolePolytechnique
December 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Geneviève Bergeron
Maryse Laganière
Hélène Colgan
Maryse Leclair
Nathalie Croteau
Anne-Marie Lemay
Barbara Daigneault
Sonia Pelletier
Anne-Marie Edward
Michèle Richard
Maud Haviernick
Annie StArneault
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Annie Turcotte
Never forgotten #Dec6 #EcolePolytechnique
Maryse Laganière
Hélène Colgan
Maryse Leclair
Nathalie Croteau
Anne-Marie Lemay
Barbara Daigneault
Sonia Pelletier
Anne-Marie Edward
Michèle Richard
Maud Haviernick
Annie StArneault
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz
Annie Turcotte
Never forgotten #Dec6 #EcolePolytechnique
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Reposted by Amy MacPherson
"The 'male spotlight problem' with autism diagnosis is baked in all the way along the pipeline. Because teachers don’t think of girls being autistic, GPs tend not to refer girls for assessments, which themselves have thresholds that boys are more likely to pass."
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/how-autis...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/how-autis...
How autism bias failed generations of women
Girls are referred for autism diagnosis about 10 times less often than boys.
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 6:06 AM
"The 'male spotlight problem' with autism diagnosis is baked in all the way along the pipeline. Because teachers don’t think of girls being autistic, GPs tend not to refer girls for assessments, which themselves have thresholds that boys are more likely to pass."
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/how-autis...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/how-autis...
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just a quick holiday psa because it's almost december and i see people make this mistake in their festive art every year without fail
November 26, 2024 at 10:02 PM
just a quick holiday psa because it's almost december and i see people make this mistake in their festive art every year without fail
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Canadian friends!! My Feathers and Fur 2026 wildlife wall calendars featuring some of my best photos from the past year are ready to go!
Price is $23 including shipping within Canada. If you buy more than one, each additional calendar is only $19!
Makes a great gift! Thanks!
Price is $23 including shipping within Canada. If you buy more than one, each additional calendar is only $19!
Makes a great gift! Thanks!
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Canadian friends!! My Feathers and Fur 2026 wildlife wall calendars featuring some of my best photos from the past year are ready to go!
Price is $23 including shipping within Canada. If you buy more than one, each additional calendar is only $19!
Makes a great gift! Thanks!
Price is $23 including shipping within Canada. If you buy more than one, each additional calendar is only $19!
Makes a great gift! Thanks!
Reposted by Amy MacPherson
It’s that time of year again.
This year my charity sketch sale is exclusive to BlueSky. I’ve got a smaller following here than on other social media channels, so I hope this works out! More details in the alt text.
I’ll be posting the first sketch this evening at 9pm (GMT). See you there?
#SciArt
This year my charity sketch sale is exclusive to BlueSky. I’ve got a smaller following here than on other social media channels, so I hope this works out! More details in the alt text.
I’ll be posting the first sketch this evening at 9pm (GMT). See you there?
#SciArt
December 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
It’s that time of year again.
This year my charity sketch sale is exclusive to BlueSky. I’ve got a smaller following here than on other social media channels, so I hope this works out! More details in the alt text.
I’ll be posting the first sketch this evening at 9pm (GMT). See you there?
#SciArt
This year my charity sketch sale is exclusive to BlueSky. I’ve got a smaller following here than on other social media channels, so I hope this works out! More details in the alt text.
I’ll be posting the first sketch this evening at 9pm (GMT). See you there?
#SciArt
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Good evening #OttCity, our team is hard at work clearing and treating sidewalks, roads and the winter cycling network. Crews will continue to work this evening and overnight to ensure the transportation network is in good condition for the morning commute. Travel with care.
bit.ly/3zAe1Mw
bit.ly/3zAe1Mw
December 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Good evening #OttCity, our team is hard at work clearing and treating sidewalks, roads and the winter cycling network. Crews will continue to work this evening and overnight to ensure the transportation network is in good condition for the morning commute. Travel with care.
bit.ly/3zAe1Mw
bit.ly/3zAe1Mw
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If you're looking for gifts for family and friends, I have a lot of stuff on my Topatoco shop, including a Blöödchëëp Shirt and many prints of comics!
topatoco.com/collections/...
topatoco.com/collections/...
Bird and Moon
Laugh while you learn with Bird and Moon!
topatoco.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
If you're looking for gifts for family and friends, I have a lot of stuff on my Topatoco shop, including a Blöödchëëp Shirt and many prints of comics!
topatoco.com/collections/...
topatoco.com/collections/...
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Reposted by Amy MacPherson
I have been reading all the "students these days" threads from various sides and I have an essay's worth of thoughts -- there's a lot of complexity and heterogeneity that is hard to communicate on social media. There are a couple of things I will say here though. 1/
November 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I have been reading all the "students these days" threads from various sides and I have an essay's worth of thoughts -- there's a lot of complexity and heterogeneity that is hard to communicate on social media. There are a couple of things I will say here though. 1/
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Nerrrrrrrrrrrds!
To celebrate getting 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I am offering some of you fine folks the chance to join me on a 2026 shark research expedition. Really!
Enter here: forms.gle/iq3YQG31kbAC...
Terms and conditions in thread below:
To celebrate getting 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I am offering some of you fine folks the chance to join me on a 2026 shark research expedition. Really!
Enter here: forms.gle/iq3YQG31kbAC...
Terms and conditions in thread below:
a man in red swim trunks is standing in the ocean
ALT: a man in red swim trunks is standing in the ocean
media.tenor.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Nerrrrrrrrrrrds!
To celebrate getting 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I am offering some of you fine folks the chance to join me on a 2026 shark research expedition. Really!
Enter here: forms.gle/iq3YQG31kbAC...
Terms and conditions in thread below:
To celebrate getting 100,000 followers on Bluesky, I am offering some of you fine folks the chance to join me on a 2026 shark research expedition. Really!
Enter here: forms.gle/iq3YQG31kbAC...
Terms and conditions in thread below:
Reposted by Amy MacPherson
Quebec Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault has made the decision to resign from being a cabinet minister for the prime minister.
This is in protest of the MOU signing between the prime minister and Alberta premier.
This is in protest of the MOU signing between the prime minister and Alberta premier.
Quebec Liberal MP resigns from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet over MOU | APTN News
YouTube video by APTN News
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Quebec Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault has made the decision to resign from being a cabinet minister for the prime minister.
This is in protest of the MOU signing between the prime minister and Alberta premier.
This is in protest of the MOU signing between the prime minister and Alberta premier.
Reposted by Amy MacPherson
Jeff Bezos will be fine if we ignore him for one day.
This Black Friday, support a small creator.
Artists: drop your shop links below, whether you’re running a sale or not, and please repost everyone else’s.
No NSFW. No AI.
Here’s mine:
dragonsofwales.etsy.com
This Black Friday, support a small creator.
Artists: drop your shop links below, whether you’re running a sale or not, and please repost everyone else’s.
No NSFW. No AI.
Here’s mine:
dragonsofwales.etsy.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Jeff Bezos will be fine if we ignore him for one day.
This Black Friday, support a small creator.
Artists: drop your shop links below, whether you’re running a sale or not, and please repost everyone else’s.
No NSFW. No AI.
Here’s mine:
dragonsofwales.etsy.com
This Black Friday, support a small creator.
Artists: drop your shop links below, whether you’re running a sale or not, and please repost everyone else’s.
No NSFW. No AI.
Here’s mine:
dragonsofwales.etsy.com
Reposted by Amy MacPherson
Here are some avoidable issues that may upset autistic people to the point of self-injury or aggression, yet parents or caregivers might be told such behavior is “just autism,” or that the autistic person needs behavioral conditioning therapy. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti... 1/
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti... 1/
Autism Checklist of DOOM
Our autism checklist of doom is meant to help people the kinds of things that may upset an autistic person, ones that aren't always obvious.
thinkingautismguide.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Here are some avoidable issues that may upset autistic people to the point of self-injury or aggression, yet parents or caregivers might be told such behavior is “just autism,” or that the autistic person needs behavioral conditioning therapy. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti... 1/
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti... 1/
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It's a beautiful day. We just dropped new merch for the first time in a year.
merl-shop.co.uk
(and, yes: we ship internationally!)
🧵
merl-shop.co.uk
(and, yes: we ship internationally!)
🧵
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It's a beautiful day. We just dropped new merch for the first time in a year.
merl-shop.co.uk
(and, yes: we ship internationally!)
🧵
merl-shop.co.uk
(and, yes: we ship internationally!)
🧵
Reposted by Amy MacPherson
I still have lots of my 2026 Birds calendars for sale... they make ideal Christmas gifts for nature lovers, and much nicer than cheap generic calendars in supermarkets etc. 🙏😀🥰🐦
You can buy them here;
www.carlbovis.com/2026-birds-c... 🐦
You can buy them here;
www.carlbovis.com/2026-birds-c... 🐦
*Thread! 😀
Here are my brand new 2026 Birds calendars! 🐦❤️
This is the Double A4 version. 😊
You can buy it here;
www.carlbovis.com/product-page... 🐦
Here are my brand new 2026 Birds calendars! 🐦❤️
This is the Double A4 version. 😊
You can buy it here;
www.carlbovis.com/product-page... 🐦
November 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I still have lots of my 2026 Birds calendars for sale... they make ideal Christmas gifts for nature lovers, and much nicer than cheap generic calendars in supermarkets etc. 🙏😀🥰🐦
You can buy them here;
www.carlbovis.com/2026-birds-c... 🐦
You can buy them here;
www.carlbovis.com/2026-birds-c... 🐦
Reposted by Amy MacPherson
Holiday gatherings can be really hard for autistic kids and adults.
And the reasons why aren’t always obvious.
So please use and share our guide to helping autistics avoid
meltdown triggers. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti...
#autism #neurodiversity #autistic #sensory
And the reasons why aren’t always obvious.
So please use and share our guide to helping autistics avoid
meltdown triggers. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti...
#autism #neurodiversity #autistic #sensory
November 27, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Holiday gatherings can be really hard for autistic kids and adults.
And the reasons why aren’t always obvious.
So please use and share our guide to helping autistics avoid
meltdown triggers. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti...
#autism #neurodiversity #autistic #sensory
And the reasons why aren’t always obvious.
So please use and share our guide to helping autistics avoid
meltdown triggers. At TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2022/01/auti...
#autism #neurodiversity #autistic #sensory
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Years of work involving an amazing team at BBCSstudios Framestore AppleTV, our series #PrehistoricPlanetIceAge is out now on #AppleTV. Huge thanks to everyone involved. All 5 eps have been released!
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Years of work involving an amazing team at BBCSstudios Framestore AppleTV, our series #PrehistoricPlanetIceAge is out now on #AppleTV. Huge thanks to everyone involved. All 5 eps have been released!
Reposted by Amy MacPherson
Why does skunk spray smell so bad, and what are some science-backed methods for removing the stench? The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics in @cenmag.bsky.social takes a look: cen.acs.org/biological-c...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
November 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Why does skunk spray smell so bad, and what are some science-backed methods for removing the stench? The latest edition of #PeriodicGraphics in @cenmag.bsky.social takes a look: cen.acs.org/biological-c...
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
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1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Study In The Journal Of Pediatrics Finds Trans Youth Care Lowers Suicidality, Few Detransition
The groundbreaking study found that suicidality dropped for transgender youth receiving hormone therapy by nearly 70%, with only 7 patients of 432 discontinuing treatment.
www.erininthemorning.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
1. A landmark study was just published in The Journal of Pediatrics.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
It found a 68% reduction in suicidality for trans youth getting HRT.
It also found only 7 of more than 400 stopped taking HRT... and of those that did, 4 still identified as gender-diverse.
Transgender care saves lives.
Reposted by Amy MacPherson
Our auction comes to a close tonight at 11:59pm! And if you’re unable to bid on any items but would still like to donate directly to a public media station in need, you can at JohnOliversJunk.com! Thank you all for a wonderful season, we’ll see you in February!
November 25, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Our auction comes to a close tonight at 11:59pm! And if you’re unable to bid on any items but would still like to donate directly to a public media station in need, you can at JohnOliversJunk.com! Thank you all for a wonderful season, we’ll see you in February!