Steven R. Shaw, PhD
@shawpsych.bsky.social
School and Applied Child Psychology Program
McGill University, Montreal, QC
Director of the School Psychology Credibility Project
Currently on medical leave
McGill University, Montreal, QC
Director of the School Psychology Credibility Project
Currently on medical leave
Lazy Friday. But we have guac, chips, elderflower soda, and noon hockey.
November 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Lazy Friday. But we have guac, chips, elderflower soda, and noon hockey.
Oof. That was way terrible. Now for a modern classic:
November 28, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Oof. That was way terrible. Now for a modern classic:
Starting a double feature of Thanksgiving horror movies. “Murderous turkey” I’m in.
November 27, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Starting a double feature of Thanksgiving horror movies. “Murderous turkey” I’m in.
Wishing all people with challenging relatives a peaceful, warm, and calm holiday.
But prepare for battle if it comes to you.
But prepare for battle if it comes to you.
November 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Wishing all people with challenging relatives a peaceful, warm, and calm holiday.
But prepare for battle if it comes to you.
But prepare for battle if it comes to you.
Indie is a fine looking old lady. A good friend.
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Indie is a fine looking old lady. A good friend.
On the way to having a successful day.
November 26, 2025 at 1:33 PM
On the way to having a successful day.
Not really a morning beer guy. But I like Maria Rainer singing Jim Morrison lyrics.
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Not really a morning beer guy. But I like Maria Rainer singing Jim Morrison lyrics.
A snack so good that you lick your entire snout.
November 26, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A snack so good that you lick your entire snout.
Holiday-based slasher movies seem like good marketing. Enjoyed this one for Thanksgiving. Can't wait for Arbor Day: Return of the Axe; Canada Day: Run Mounties Run; and Generic Bank Holiday: Fear of the Free Time.
November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Holiday-based slasher movies seem like good marketing. Enjoyed this one for Thanksgiving. Can't wait for Arbor Day: Return of the Axe; Canada Day: Run Mounties Run; and Generic Bank Holiday: Fear of the Free Time.
Weird chemo thing: I lose much of my taste for a few days after treatment--and it is discouraging. Then it slowly returns. Imma drinking coffee everyday, so it is a good day when that wonderful taste comes back.
November 25, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Weird chemo thing: I lose much of my taste for a few days after treatment--and it is discouraging. Then it slowly returns. Imma drinking coffee everyday, so it is a good day when that wonderful taste comes back.
Casey and Finnegan wish our American friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving week.
November 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Casey and Finnegan wish our American friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving week.
When you’re feeling fancy AF, but only have hamburger. Butter basted steak haché with bleu cheese and a port onion sauce.
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
When you’re feeling fancy AF, but only have hamburger. Butter basted steak haché with bleu cheese and a port onion sauce.
A recovery day always involves coffee.
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
A recovery day always involves coffee.
We watched the movie “Good boy” about a cute dog named Indie, who experiences her person’s demons. More sad that scary. I don’t think my Indie would jump through a window for me. Maybe if there were snacks.
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We watched the movie “Good boy” about a cute dog named Indie, who experiences her person’s demons. More sad that scary. I don’t think my Indie would jump through a window for me. Maybe if there were snacks.
Snoring comfortable friend.
November 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Snoring comfortable friend.
Peaceful morning for the old friend.
November 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Peaceful morning for the old friend.
When a great friend delivers homemade bread you have to show the bread some respect. Thank you, Gigi!
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
When a great friend delivers homemade bread you have to show the bread some respect. Thank you, Gigi!
Huh. Burrata does not mean butthole cheese in Italian. The more you know.
November 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Huh. Burrata does not mean butthole cheese in Italian. The more you know.
I smell snacks.
November 18, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I smell snacks.
It’s Monday. The snow is falling. The term is teaching the hectic point. You got this.
November 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
It’s Monday. The snow is falling. The term is teaching the hectic point. You got this.
Sure, keeping regular hours as an academic is a challenge. I prefer to think of the professorly work schedule as “Wizard’s hours.”
November 17, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Sure, keeping regular hours as an academic is a challenge. I prefer to think of the professorly work schedule as “Wizard’s hours.”
Nice to have friends and colleagues come over for a visit. I enjoy hearing about the chaotic happenings at the university.
November 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Nice to have friends and colleagues come over for a visit. I enjoy hearing about the chaotic happenings at the university.
1962 Manchester. Oswald Mosley, English fascist, being pelted with eggs and stones before being escorted to safety by the police.
November 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
1962 Manchester. Oswald Mosley, English fascist, being pelted with eggs and stones before being escorted to safety by the police.
Tired: scholarly journals
Wired: cake-based knowledge translation
Wired: cake-based knowledge translation
November 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Tired: scholarly journals
Wired: cake-based knowledge translation
Wired: cake-based knowledge translation