Dr Cat Dorey

Only important news. (Rat)

Thanks for the reminder. Definitely not myself right now.

Jury delivers verdict finding Greenpeace entities liable for more than $660 million in Energy Transfer SLAPP trial - Greenpeace A Morton County jury of nine reached a verdict in Energy Transfer’s meritless lawsuit against Greenpeace entities in the US (Greenpeace Inc, Greenpeace Fund), and Greenpeace International, finding the...

While Energy Transfer may be celebrating today, the reaction we are already seeing from people who see this attack on free speech for what it is will only speed the end for Big Oil. The struggle continues.

www.greenpeace.org/usa/verdict/

Fountain, murals, other street art and a cathedral in Paris

Me too (Sept 2024)

I know all the rules and then I know how to break ‘em. Key foundation of my life. 😉👊🏻

I think I need another ratty. Had them in my teens and they’re fab.

History doesn’t repeat itself, but it sure does rhyme.

Mad magazine published this in 1969.

An inflammatory gastrointestinal state is associated with higher levels of proinflammatory bacterial species, as well as a lower relative abundance of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) producing species which ordinarily assist to maintain integrity of the intestinal barrier. The resultant compromised intestinal barrier allows bacterial translocation and higher levels of immune mediators. Peripheral inflammation communicated to the brain is associated with a disruption in hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis regulation, resulting in higher circulating levels of stress hormones, including cortisol. CRH = corticotropin-releasing hormone; ACTH = adrenocorticotropic hormone.

You affect how the bugs in your tummy feel, which affects how you feel.
Sort of...
There is a rather complicated feedback between human gut microbiota and things like anxiety and depression. We are still trying to understand this link, and it's implications. 🧪
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.

Worst. Episode. EVER.

Bees are just the coolest! I love your blue ones!

WTF WWF?!

Barbara Kingsolver is a phenomenal writer and awesome human. Awesome.

BBC just released damning research on AI assistants' news accuracy.

Results: 51% of AI responses had significant issues. 19% introduced errors when citing BBC. 13% misquoted or made up BBC content entirely. 🤐🤐
www.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/... via @ezraeeman.bsky.social

a poem can

close an old man’s eyes

and open a child’s

Yes. Pretty but I find them a bit stinky!

I know right? But I get such a thrill from finding that perfect box, tin, jar or tube for craft bits or tool bits or game bits or food bits! 😁

"With all its defects, delays and inconveniences, men have
discovered no technique for long preserving free government except that the Executive be under the law, and that the law be made by parliamentary deliberations."

A re-read of Justice Jackson in Youngstown never fails to reward.

Bright yellow button flowered of the herb tansy, against its fluffy green folliage.

Buttery yellow of about 10 or so yellow flag irises

Carpet of golden oregano leaves with two tiny cobalt blue flowers from a native tradescantia nestled in

Some cheerful yellow from my garden today. 🌱

Totally. It’s in everyone’s interest to address all forms of trauma and build healthy communities.

Cats and octopussies? My kinda human ❤️🐙🦁

Brilliant. My mum read me The Hobbit & the Lord of the Rings (although I suspect she skipped some of the descriptive bits in the latter!).

Omg goth gardening!? Might need me some of that!

Monty python were responsible for much radicalisation! 🤣

Regularly!

A large glossy gorgeous monstera deliciosa leaf. Vibrant greens with yellow ribs.

A large long heart shaped leaf, glossy green with purple ribs, against a lush forest background

A dark pink-red heart shaped leaf among dark green leaves and a small bunch of green berries

Just some heart-shaped leaves that made me smile on my walk today.

Yeah, mine does that a bit too, but the balance is without a job, or with a good job you love, you can read more books… 😉📚💙

“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.”
-Plato

looking for winter
deep in the icy cloudbanks
a half-submerged moon

Listen to your heart!