True. But they probably use a Keurig.

Three cool scientists introduce their work "Our new theory has been submitted to a peer-reviewed journal, but we feel its depths and intricacies are best appreciated on the limited-edition vinyl release."

My latest cartoon for @newscientist.com

Indie, the liver and white Brittany, fully relaxed on her bed.

Pup at peace. I have dog envy.

Text over a Escher style stairway background: Quitters make excuses. Winners make more coffee.

Tuesday is for persisting. With coffee.

Enjoying "Against Method" by Feyerabend (1st time reading it). Dude was wacky. Great read. Excellent for stretching the mind to the anarchy of research.

Yes, the academic world is screwed up, and there is nothing you can do about it. But don't worry about that. Just do what you want. If you know what you want to do and advocate for it, no one will put any energy into stopping you.
-Paul Feyerabend

Mostly true (but only for people who look like me)

Those pens look interesting and along the same price point as the Ellington. Very nice.

I got an inexpensive pen (Ellington). I wasn't sure if it would work for me. I tend not to change pens or be a collector--I have had the same Waterman roller ball for 13 years. So this is a fun change.

📣 @shawpsych.bsky.social

From @simonsinek: Text on a yellow background. "Don't complain. Contribute."

Imma do both

A watercolor picture of a full coffee cup. “All I need is coffee and a good vibe.”

It’s a good Monday. Trying to coffee events into reality.

New pen and notebook for a lefty.

As a lefty, I never thought a fountain pen would work for me. Tried a new pen (using longhand as rehab for my neuropathy, interest in improving my penmanship, and new commitment to thoughtful work). And dang—this pen is amazing.

Favorite family activity: watching credits of movies and reading the fun names like we are Key and Peele at the East/West Bowl. “Costumes by Murgatroyd O’Shea”

Brooklyn Nine Nine - Doctor - S05E14 YouTube video by Nyko

I found out last week that BC is planning to place restrictions on psychologists' use of the title "doctor." I nearly had a Captain Holt-like rant over this ahistorical decision. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5Qo...

My kids when I worked in a hospital: my dad helps kids who are sick.

My kids after I switched careers to academia: my dad stares at the computer all day and swears a lot.

Indie, the old liver a white Brittany, waking up to noises in the kitchen.

Indie is wondering if it is worth getting up to investigate food-like noises in the kitchen.

From super seven coffee: Coffee and Friday. Enough said.

A morning blood draw is best followed up with black coffee.

News guy from South Park. Finally recovered from leg day. Aaaaand it's leg day again

Constant soreness. It's a fine part of gym joy.

I was expecting another ho-hum review of QRPs, but this article has something to say and said it in a useful fashion. I also like the use of "bestiary" in the title. I may soon try to include "grimoire" in a title. journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

Classic painting of a scholar writing with a quill.

A good day to get a few hours of writing done. Emails can wait a bit. Peace.

Text: A step-by-step guide to having a good day: 1. Coffee

It's gonna be a stressy day. I'm just going to act like it's a great day even if I am completely delusional.

Pretty much my view of science and scholarship is trying to be less wrong in the long term. I am amused when I am spectacularly wrong so long as it eventually leads to being less wrong.

“If I am not quite right here, I am less wrong than before,” Thoreau

Sweet.

I am pretty sure that I would like to own a flamethrower. I'm not sure I would use it wisely. But that's kind of the point.

Japanese Salted Salmon (Shiozake) 塩鮭 Master Japanese Salted Salmon (Shiozake) recipe at home. Learn to slice fillets, salt and cure it, then broil crisp, flavorful fish everyone will love.

Tried this for breakfast today. Great way to start the day. www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-cook-...

Text: I enjoy coffee on special occasions. Like "being alive" and "existing."

Good coffee today. It's good everyday, but I am working on the whole gratitude thing.

Text: One of the most underrated skills you can learn is the ability to ignore your mood and stick to the plan.

Thank goodness for this skill. Without it, I would heavily use our liquor store's delivery service and never leave bed.

Indie is begging for some coffee.

Indie’s face is so expressive now that her eyebrows have turned white.

When you feel imposter syndrome sneaking up on you, just remember that JD Vance lectured the Pope on theology.

Mind wandering: I am sometimes torn between exposing and rooting out the grift in my field or cashing in on my own grift. It seems to pay well. Maybe start a cult. Nah. I need to figure out how to make profit by exposing other folks' grift. Meta-grift.