Laura McKnight
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Laura McKnight
@lauramcknight.bsky.social
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former scientist of all kinds, now Senior Director of the Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program at University of Oregon

I mostly talk about parenting, pets, and food, but I amplify science and scientists I think are neat

[opinions are my own]
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Tiny joys at a time when maybe you need them:

-Costco has a goat cheese honey tart/pizza thing and it is REALLY GOOD
-I got an award at work and that made me cry happy tears
-tomorrow I am attending a birthday party for my dog and her two sisters
-my cat is very soft (see photo)
Fluffy seal point Balinese cat (white with gray/brown face mask, ears, paws, and tail; looks like a long-haired Siamese cat) stretching out on a fleece blanket decorated with cartoon corgis.
December 17, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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This is what a supportive partner looks like
Screenshot of a text. One person (me) said "I accidentally flashed someone changing into my scrubs". The other person responded "Good for them". I reacted to that text with a cry-laughing emoji
December 2, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Ruby gets attention, Pearl gets a toy to play with. Win-win!
November 20, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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Awwwww!

Mine is currently looking very flat
White cat with dark grey ears, paws, tail, and face sleeping curled up on the back of a couch. The cushion is caved in and she looks very flat lying in the divot
November 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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"Stop reading news and pet me, that's way better for you"
Golden retriever with her head on a person's lap
November 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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I love when she climbs on the stool to watch me cook
A kitchen counter in the foreground. Opposite from the person taking the photo is a cat peeking over the edge of the counter so only her eyes and ears are visible
October 23, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Oops she melted
Same cat, still facing the fire but lying on her side
October 14, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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She has been staring at the fire ever since I turned it on over 3 hours ago

I think it's cute but it's also funny to imagine she thinks she's watching a very boring TV show
Fluffy white and gray cat lying in front of a fireplace, facing the fire with her back to the camera
October 14, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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Oh I'm sorry is this YOUR bed? Pretty sure it's mine now
Long haired Balinese cat on a bed, front legs stretched out and crossed in front of her. She has blue eyes and long white fur with dark gray ears, face, and paws.
October 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Us doing crazy murder face (you can't tell I'm growling)

I figured flannel was appropriate for an ax-themed musical
Two women with crazy eyes
October 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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Omg honestly cannot recommend this show enough at the Oregon Contemporary Theater
Playbill for Lizze the Musical
October 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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I don't think there is anyone more excited than a dog who thinks you left for the day and just realized you are working from home
Golden retriever getting ear scritches while looking up at her owner/the camera. She has a red toy in her mouth and her tail is a blur because she is wagging it furiously
September 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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I went to a Dungeon Crawler Carl book release party/costume contest/trivia night at a bookstore/bar and they were handing out these drinks. If you can't tell, they are CHOCK FULL of glitter and I'm a little concerned about what it will look like after it's gone through my digestive tract 🤔
A bottle with a cork in it labeled "health potion". The contents are red and very glittery
September 24, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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My kid got one of these for good behavior at school (7th grade) and I would like to advocate for this at my workplace too please
A small wooden token that says "free small blizzard good ar Coburg Rd DQ, Junction City DQ, Springfield DQ" in red print
September 18, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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"Mom I'm going to keep bringing you toys until you throw one"
Golden retriever standing in front of a blanket covered lap on a couch. There are three toys on the floor next to her
September 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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This inspired me to finally get dressed today. Pulled it out of the dryer where it clearly sat too long 😅
Closeup of a person's torso. She is wearing a maroon tee shirt with a chest pocket. Printed on the shirt is a white mouse peeking out of the pocket. The shirt is very wrinkled.
September 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Squishy face + pointy elbows + grinchy toes
Golden retriever lying on the back of a couch, looking at the camera. Her face is squished against the couch and one paw hangs down, revealing a pointy elbow and long toe fur.
September 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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So fierce. Much jowl.
Golden retriever lying in her back on a couch. Her upper lip is flopped open
August 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Got this little bouquet from the flower stand up the road 🥰
Red and pink flowers in a small glass vase
August 17, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Pearl and I watching K Pop Demon Hunters on a sick day

(Kiddo is also off to the side, she requested no photos)
A bed with a cat near the bottom, facing a dresser with a TV on it. K Pop Demon Hunters is on the tv
August 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Licking her (lamb)chops

The fence is supposed to be finished today so our DogTV time will hopefully be at an end soon!
Golden retriever lying on a bed with a large stuffed lambchop toy
August 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Suffering the indignity of the post-bath bandana
Freshly groomed golden retriever lying on her side on a couch. She is wearing a white bandana with rainbow foil paw prints Freshly groomed golden retriever lying on a couch looking up at the camera. She is wearing a white bandana with rainbow foil paw prints
August 12, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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Thanks! This is us 🥰
Picture of a man and woman, the woman is smiling maybe a little TOO HARD
August 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Ooh oooh I have one today! I've been such a slacker

(And they're from a man, no less! 😅)
A red rose and a yellow rose in a light purple vase, sitting on a kitchen counter
August 8, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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After they leave every day I have to take her outside to sniff everything. We repeat this ritual in the morning.

I call it her "perimeter time" (any Murderbot fans??)
Golden retriever in a yard with a missing fence. There is a single upright fence post installed and a few fence posts on the ground nearby.
August 8, 2025 at 3:23 AM