Valerie Tharp Byers

Researcher, mother, advocate. Also known as Momma WILLPower! Help us #CureSanfilippo and save Will!

[Valerie Tharp Byers @ProfVTB]

@duolingo @poedoepie Refund my gems. The whole point of getting to legendary was to keep them from cracking again. Rude to change the rules with no notice.

[Valerie Tharp Byers @ProfVTB]

Daily random pandemic thought #48:
Social distancing has led to several lovely, in-depth phone calls with old friends this week. Between having actual phone conversations and the current gas prices, I'm feeling distinctly 1997 right now.
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[Valerie Tharp Byers @ProfVTB]

Daily random pandemic thought #47:
What you put out into the world really, really matters. Don't take the responsibility lightly.
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@jfoit Not if you're in sunglasses! 😎

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Daily random pandemic thought #45 (missed that this didn't post on Friday):
Masks mean that I don't have to do my make-up. I'm ok with this.
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[Valerie Tharp Byers @ProfVTB]

@wksmiller Not if you're in sunglasses! 😎

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Daily random pandemic thought #46:
Welcome to June! If you're reading this, you've made it to Level 6 of 2020. May the odds be ever in your favor.
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[Valerie Tharp Byers @ProfVTB]

@powrdragn It's so true. I knew my community that I grew up in was not very diverse but thank you for making me have this realization as well.

[Valerie Tharp Byers @ProfVTB]

@powrdragn My advisor for my doctorate. Which was in Texas after I moved from Ohio. 😕

[Valerie Tharp Byers @ProfVTB]

Daily random pandemic thought #44:

We finished the school year. We are always capable of more than we believe and when put to the test, we can problem-solve, evaluate, and try again.

We can do hard things.

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[Valerie Tharp Byers @ProfVTB]

Daily random pandemic thought #43:
Our library is open! At a limited capacity for limited services, but open! I love libraries; they are literally one of the only places you can go for enjoyment and no one expects you to spend money.
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@ChrisEvans I feel you. Me and 60s music trying to put away dishes. 💃🏻

[Valerie Tharp Byers @ProfVTB]

Daily random pandemic thought #42:
The pandemic has me so bored, I'm actually excited counting down the days until a new episode of a TV show. Something to look forward to!
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#DefendingJacob

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Daily random pandemic thought #41:
Today, honor those that died for our freedom by standing up for the freedom of all...a true patriot is upset when anyone is denied access to freedoms by their government, not just when they themselves are affected.
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[Valerie Tharp Byers @ProfVTB]

@heartofgold81 @ChrisEvans @AppleTV Agreed. Overall I’ve been happy w/ the changes, but Andy was godfather to 1 of Duffy’s kids in the book so I wasn’t prepared for that relationship to be minimized. I think it was put in place to make Andy even more of a loner (Laurie’s comment about him not having friends).

[Valerie Tharp Byers @ProfVTB]

@ChrisEvans @AppleTV Highlight of my week! You’re performance is fantastic, but Michelle Dockery is knocking it out of the park. Excellent episode and I’m both excited and sad for the ending; what will I look forward to now?

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Daily random #pandemicthoughts #40:
Happy 13th adoption anniversary to Chesney! Being 13, we know we don't have a lot of time left, so we are grateful the pandemic has given us this extra time to show him how much he means to us. We love you, Old Man!

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Daily random pandemic thought #39:
Our kids are already enduring active shooter drills at their schools. Some social distancing protocols are the least of my worries about what my kids experience at school.
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[Valerie Tharp Byers @ProfVTB]

Daily random pandemic thought #38:
We used to have a hundred places we needed to go or errands to get done in a week. This week we have THREE essential outings (2 medical and 1 school pick-up) and I'm all, "It's TOO much! We have such a busy week!" 😂
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[Valerie Tharp Byers @ProfVTB]

Daily random pandemic thought #36:
Supplementing our Social Studies education in the best way possible. Oregon Trail for the win!
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