Mike Rodman
@bostonmike.bsky.social
Vice President of Communications and Marketing at Tufts University. Also an excellent parallel parker.
My first time ever standing in the Rose Garden was in 1993 when General Shalikashvili, a Polish immigrant, was nominated to serve as chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff. I was in awe of the space, both its beauty and its significance. It makes me so sad to see what has come of it.
August 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
My first time ever standing in the Rose Garden was in 1993 when General Shalikashvili, a Polish immigrant, was nominated to serve as chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff. I was in awe of the space, both its beauty and its significance. It makes me so sad to see what has come of it.
Reposted by Mike Rodman
Eighty years ago this month, a Tufts alumnus helped shape the future of American science—and his legacy still drives innovation today.
now.tufts.edu/2025/07/08/a...
now.tufts.edu/2025/07/08/a...
The Alumnus Who Led the U.S. to Become a Scientific Powerhouse
A profile of Tufts University alumnus Vannevar Bush, whose landmark report Science: The Endless Frontier led to the creation of the National Science Foundation
now.tufts.edu
July 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Eighty years ago this month, a Tufts alumnus helped shape the future of American science—and his legacy still drives innovation today.
now.tufts.edu/2025/07/08/a...
now.tufts.edu/2025/07/08/a...
Sheets should say what size they are on the label so you know you're putting the correct ones on the bed before fighting with the wrong-sized fitted sheet. This is a common-sense reform we can all get behind.
June 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Sheets should say what size they are on the label so you know you're putting the correct ones on the bed before fighting with the wrong-sized fitted sheet. This is a common-sense reform we can all get behind.
Well, at least the Knicks had this (which is incredibly embarrassing from a city whose fans used to ridicule Red Sox fans for celebrating wild card victories). www.nyc.gov/office-of-th...
Mayor Adams Temporarily Co-Names NYC Streets After New York Knicks Players, as Team Advances to 2025
New York City Mayor Adams Temporarily Co-Names NYC Streets After New York Knicks Players, as Team Advances to 2025 Eastern Conference Finals
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June 1, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Well, at least the Knicks had this (which is incredibly embarrassing from a city whose fans used to ridicule Red Sox fans for celebrating wild card victories). www.nyc.gov/office-of-th...
Friday night musings: If any of the Harvard cases reach the Supreme Court, which justices will recuse? Kagan was a dean at Harvard Law. Roberts, Kagan, Gorsuch, and Brown Jackson all went to Harvard Law. A quorum on the court is six. Will they have enough justices to decide a case?
May 24, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Friday night musings: If any of the Harvard cases reach the Supreme Court, which justices will recuse? Kagan was a dean at Harvard Law. Roberts, Kagan, Gorsuch, and Brown Jackson all went to Harvard Law. A quorum on the court is six. Will they have enough justices to decide a case?
There's a new addition to our sign this year, @bsky.app (Follow us at @tufts.edu)
May 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
There's a new addition to our sign this year, @bsky.app (Follow us at @tufts.edu)
If you could only watch the movies of one actor, director, or composer for the rest of your life, who would you choose? I'd take John Williams and never look back.
May 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
If you could only watch the movies of one actor, director, or composer for the rest of your life, who would you choose? I'd take John Williams and never look back.
The Celtics missed 45 three pointers and still only lost by three. This game makes me feel more confident that the Celtics will win in five.
May 6, 2025 at 2:37 AM
The Celtics missed 45 three pointers and still only lost by three. This game makes me feel more confident that the Celtics will win in five.
Lead women heading through Wellesley. #bostonmarathon
April 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Lead women heading through Wellesley. #bostonmarathon
Wired is doing some impressive reporting these days. Worth being added to the list that includes ProPublica, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and a few others.
February 28, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Wired is doing some impressive reporting these days. Worth being added to the list that includes ProPublica, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and a few others.
Two questions after watching my daughter's basketball game. First, the kids wiping the bottom of their sneakers? We used to do this because Larry Bird did it. Why are they doing it? Second, the other team was in a full-court press up 29-15 with 40 seconds left. What happened to sportsmanship?
February 19, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Two questions after watching my daughter's basketball game. First, the kids wiping the bottom of their sneakers? We used to do this because Larry Bird did it. Why are they doing it? Second, the other team was in a full-court press up 29-15 with 40 seconds left. What happened to sportsmanship?
Thank you, Eagles.
February 10, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Thank you, Eagles.
Some nice views from here.
February 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Some nice views from here.
They should do a Manning-cast version of the #Grammys but with my in-laws instead of Peyton and Eli. I'm telling you it would be the greatest broadcast in history.
February 3, 2025 at 2:02 AM
They should do a Manning-cast version of the #Grammys but with my in-laws instead of Peyton and Eli. I'm telling you it would be the greatest broadcast in history.
As a Bruins fan, I remember when they traded Joe Thornton without shopping him around and getting a paltry return. I can only imagine how much angrier Mav's fans are right now. A broken down AD is all they got for a 25yo top-5 player in the league? And, once again, the Lakers are gifted a superstar.
February 2, 2025 at 9:23 PM
As a Bruins fan, I remember when they traded Joe Thornton without shopping him around and getting a paltry return. I can only imagine how much angrier Mav's fans are right now. A broken down AD is all they got for a 25yo top-5 player in the league? And, once again, the Lakers are gifted a superstar.
My neighbors have a dog named Denali, do they need to rename it McKinley now?
January 21, 2025 at 12:53 PM
My neighbors have a dog named Denali, do they need to rename it McKinley now?
Reposted by Mike Rodman
The Great Molasses Flood occurred 105 years ago today. 2.3 million gallons of molasses erupted from the ruptured Purity Distilling Company's 50 foot tall tank, rushing through Boston’s North End at 35mph.
Buildings and homes were destroyed, and 21 people were killed. #history #archives
Buildings and homes were destroyed, and 21 people were killed. #history #archives
January 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I hope the incoming administration realizes just how valuable university-based research can be to society. These awful diseases couldn't care less whether you are a Democrat or a Republican.
The Connection Between Concussions, Viruses, and Alzheimer’s
Head trauma from concussions may activate latent viruses in the brain, leading to neurodegeneration, findings that may lead to preventive strategies using antiviral drugs
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January 15, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I hope the incoming administration realizes just how valuable university-based research can be to society. These awful diseases couldn't care less whether you are a Democrat or a Republican.
With former Patriot linebacker Mike Vrabel replacing former Patriot linebacker Jerod Mayo, I'm wondering how many former Patriot linebackers they'd have to go through to get to Monty Beisel.
January 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
With former Patriot linebacker Mike Vrabel replacing former Patriot linebacker Jerod Mayo, I'm wondering how many former Patriot linebackers they'd have to go through to get to Monty Beisel.
I'm reading a book about Calvin Coolidge that mentions Maine holding their 1920 presidential election vote in September. Can this be right? @beschlossdc1776.bsky.social -- Can you help me out here?
January 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I'm reading a book about Calvin Coolidge that mentions Maine holding their 1920 presidential election vote in September. Can this be right? @beschlossdc1776.bsky.social -- Can you help me out here?
Moving my annual rant about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer here. It is an awful story. Everyone treats Rudolph terribly until they need him. Had it never been foggy, Rudolph would have remained exiled. What type of lesson is that? Be nice to people because they might be useful someday? Truly awful.
December 18, 2024 at 10:52 PM
Moving my annual rant about Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer here. It is an awful story. Everyone treats Rudolph terribly until they need him. Had it never been foggy, Rudolph would have remained exiled. What type of lesson is that? Be nice to people because they might be useful someday? Truly awful.
I'll be thrilled if Juan Soto ends up signing with the Red Sox because it will mean that the team is finally serious about winning again. But it's definitely takes more skill to identify and nurture potential than it takes to simply buy talent.
December 8, 2024 at 3:49 PM
I'll be thrilled if Juan Soto ends up signing with the Red Sox because it will mean that the team is finally serious about winning again. But it's definitely takes more skill to identify and nurture potential than it takes to simply buy talent.