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Lisa Merkl

@SciFlack

University of Houston senior media relations rep, science writer, 2x alumna; interests: health/medicine, music, MaineCoon cats; advocate for UH, opinions my own

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"What's that i smell? Can it be? i can haz cheezburger?" Who knew! He likes Whopper Juniors! #icanhazcheezburger #lolcats

My mom's mimosa in full bloom. What a nice greeting. And iz pink!

Keep an eye out for the two #UH2013 finalists in the #ICUSFinals http://tinyurl.com/cvp5ju5

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Keep an eye out for the two #UH2013 finalists in the #ICUSFinals http://tinyurl.com/cvp5ju5

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Today's mail makes for a comfy pillow.

#GoCoogs! Congrats to all the the Class of #UH2013 grads!! via

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Mortarboards are decorated so creatively this year! Congrats to all the #UH2013 graduates!! via

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Never gets old. The living throw rug strikes again. #mainecoon

Somebody's looking particularly fluffy tonight. Just look at those wonderfully zaftig paws. #mainecoon

This vagabond thinks he lives here.

Homegrown lily. One of my mom's. Bloomed despite the cold temps.

Was wearing a trapper hat w/ cat ears Friday. The cat was fascinated. Thought I finally morphed into a feline.

The fragrance on this one from our yard is exquisite. My boy agrees.

Beautiful, fragrant roses from our garden!

Happy National Hairball Awareness Day!

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Today is DNA Day! Here’s Nobel Laureate & Father of Double Helix James Watson & me from 2005.

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I'm in ur mail, payin' ur bills.

The scene over my shoulder right now.

Guess this means we won't be folding laundry tonight. #mainecoon

Goldilocks made his decision. Basket full of clean clothes trumps empty basket. #mainecoon