Patricia Edmonds

A former executive editor at National Geographic, now back in the freelance life. Ardent foodie, curious traveler, proud parent, cat servant.

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

ACTUAL tweeting, chirping and the like, to sing you on to the weekend....

Why birds and their songs are good for our mental health https://t.co/xfJWeL3lbV

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

Noting a life passage ...

[Seamus Heaney @HeaneyDaily]

Today is the tenth anniversary of the death of Seamus Heaney.

“Walk on air against your better judgement”

[A Cambridge Diary @acambridgediary]

The West Door at King's College Chapel was opened especially for me tonight so I could take this picture of the sunset over the wildflower meadow - which was nice :) and if you look closely you can see the college cat!

A picture of Cambridge every day since 2010. (No 4869) Thursday 27th July 20
@Kings_College @ChoirOfKingsCam

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

@StoriesByEli @wunc Eli, that is wonderful news. Here's to a brilliant next chapter!

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

🤣🤣🤣

[Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson]

If this was an Indiana Jones movie, someone would have their face melted off by now.

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

@WeiPoints Thank you, @WeiPoints. Hope you're thriving!

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

Epic run indeed! Nina was my only hire at Nat Geo, and what a hire. She's a kickass reporter and an exquisite writer, just one of the talented journalists lost in these layoffs; we were a formidable team and we had fun. (I'm out too, but staying 'thru Sept. 1 to finish projects.)

[Nina Strochlic @NinaStrochlic]

It’s been an epic run, @NatGeo. My colleagues and I were unbelievably lucky to be the last-ever class of staff writers—certainly the coolest job I’ll ever have, and possibly among the coolest to ever exist. Now onto the next thing! Open to all weird/fun/interesting ideas.

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

"Habits have a blast radius." Lovely thought to start the week, and a reminder to be grateful for those whose habits have edified me.

[Amanda Goetz @AmandaMGoetz]

Woke up at 5am to write.

Shortly after my daughter comes in, sits down in front of me and opens her journal.

Habits have a blast radius.
Those around you are watching.
Be a light for those looking to grow.

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

😂😂😂

[Alexandra Petri @petridishes]

have you ever tried lunch? within seconds of eating lunch I went from “there is no joy or color in the world and I will never write again” to “I have 348 ideas and they’re all the best idea I’ve ever had!” anyway i recommend lunch

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

😂😂😂😂😂

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

A seasonal ritual at the @NatGeo HQ is watching the geese who nest in the planted terraces of our building. It's a great spot for keeping predators away from eggs, but a too-long drop for the goslings, so some humans help. Enjoy!
https://t.co/ARergQYQ7K

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

Damned right--thanks for flagging, @nadiamdrake

[Discover Magazine @DiscoverMag]

Swearing could actually be an emotional release valve and studies show that people who swear like a sailor are more honest and more intelligent. https://t.co/e3JUgX0lgV

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

My latest contribution to Basic Instincts... https://t.co/ucY4ilNWR8 via @NatGeo

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

Petri is one of my favorite WaPo writers and often hilarious. Not today.

We will stop at nothing to protect the children https://t.co/r2PV9W6FUY

[Wonder of Science @wonderofscience]

This is what sunset looks like from space.

Credit: ESA/NASA

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

@nadiamdrake New mascara color, Svalbard Blue.

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

@nadiamdrake Quite possibly the nicest compliment I've ever received, my dear 🥹 . We must plan more visits to the fridge w/ the magnets outside and wine within. Meanwhile, you know I think the world -- several worlds -- of you, and will work with you anywhere. ❣️

[Patricia Edmonds @Edmonds_P_]

If only installing a fence like this would produce the same results...

[girly&wordly @Brieyonce]

Allow me to introduce you to the most ridiculous yet amazing thing you will see this week.