Naomi Ruff

@ruffdraft.bsky.social

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Editor and writer helping scientists communicate clearly and effectively at ruffdraftwriting.com | reader, gardener, volunteer | still trying to find the best balance between facing the world and hiding with cute animal pictures

Orange cat lying on her side in a sunspot, seemingly inviting us to pet her, but we know better.
Large carrot with a partially liquefied center and drops of orange goo nearby.
Two carrots, one with a “leg” wrapped around the other in a suggestive way.
Very large purple daikon radish with a measuring tape (in inches) next to it.
A monarch butterfly newly emerged from its chrysalis and still hanging onto it. In the background are 3 additional chrysalides, 2 that are green and 1 that is black, meaning it will hatch soon.
A monarch chrysalis hanging from the top of a mesh cage; wings can be seen within it. Another chrysalis is visible on the left side of the image.
Blue flag iris blooming with other native plantings in the background.
Newly hatched monarch butterfly on a small milkweed leaf. Another small leaf nearby has an egg ready to hatch.
A blue pillow with a blue and gold octopus
Cat looking at you as cats do
Two freshly baked loaves of sourdough bread on a cooling rack.
Butterfly on sunflower
Clearwing hummingbird moth resting on common milkweed flowers