Thomas Boyd
@iprovosttom.bsky.social
30 years in higher ed: teaching, research, and admin. Retired. Loving life with my wife, my cat, the Big Lebowski, music, backyard astronomy, and bike racing. Proudly liberal.
No DMs. Oh, and I swear - I mean like I swear a lot...
No DMs. Oh, and I swear - I mean like I swear a lot...
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the romantics. 🥀
February 14, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day to all the romantics. 🥀
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Same, Lady Gaga.
Same.
Same.
February 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Same, Lady Gaga.
Same.
Same.
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Welcome to the Plutocracy
February 14, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Welcome to the Plutocracy
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
👇 No lies were told here. 👇
February 12, 2026 at 3:08 PM
👇 No lies were told here. 👇
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Work in progress, M81 (Bode's Galaxy) and M82 (Cigar Galaxy). This is 32 hrs of RGB and Ha/OIII data collected over the past 2 years.
I'm trying to bring out the faint clouds of IFN (Integrated Flux Nebula) through which we view these galaxies. At 32 hrs, they are just visible. Need more data...
I'm trying to bring out the faint clouds of IFN (Integrated Flux Nebula) through which we view these galaxies. At 32 hrs, they are just visible. Need more data...
February 9, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Work in progress, M81 (Bode's Galaxy) and M82 (Cigar Galaxy). This is 32 hrs of RGB and Ha/OIII data collected over the past 2 years.
I'm trying to bring out the faint clouds of IFN (Integrated Flux Nebula) through which we view these galaxies. At 32 hrs, they are just visible. Need more data...
I'm trying to bring out the faint clouds of IFN (Integrated Flux Nebula) through which we view these galaxies. At 32 hrs, they are just visible. Need more data...
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Yep. I fixed the flag for those champions of civil liberties who are mute now.
February 7, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Yep. I fixed the flag for those champions of civil liberties who are mute now.
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Fun fact: Trump is mentioned in the Epstein files more than Jesus is mentioned in the bible.
And that’s just the unredacted version.
And that’s just the unredacted version.
February 7, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Fun fact: Trump is mentioned in the Epstein files more than Jesus is mentioned in the bible.
And that’s just the unredacted version.
And that’s just the unredacted version.
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Americans would be just fine “moving on” from the Epstein Files, if they’re replaced with the Epstein Trials.
February 5, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Americans would be just fine “moving on” from the Epstein Files, if they’re replaced with the Epstein Trials.
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Kristi Noem Calls On Minneapolis Residents To Stop Obstructing Murders
Kristi Noem Calls On Minneapolis Residents To Stop Obstructing Murders
WASHINGTON—Urging locals to “fully cooperate” with federal agents, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem called on Minneapolis residents Monday to stop obstructing murders. “The brave ...
theonion.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Kristi Noem Calls On Minneapolis Residents To Stop Obstructing Murders
Sad news. RIP Catherine, thank you for years of laughter…
Catherine O’Hara of Beetlejuice and Schitt’s Creek has died at age 71. RIP to one of the all-time greatest women in comedy. people.com/catherine-oh...
Catherine O'Hara, 'Schitt’s Creek' Star and Comedy Legend, Dies at 71
Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71. O'Hara was known for her appearances in movies including 'Beetlejuice' and 'Home Alone', as well as her Emmy-winning role as Moira Rose on the TV sitcom 'Sc...
people.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Sad news. RIP Catherine, thank you for years of laughter…
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
GOP in 1992: "Clinton will take your guns!"
CLINTON: "No, I won't."
GOP in 2008: "Obama will take your guns!"
OBAMA: "No, I won't."
GOP in 2020: "Biden will take your guns!"
BIDEN: "No, I won't."
GOP in 2024: "Harris will take away your guns!"
DONALD TRUMP: "You can't have guns."
CLINTON: "No, I won't."
GOP in 2008: "Obama will take your guns!"
OBAMA: "No, I won't."
GOP in 2020: "Biden will take your guns!"
BIDEN: "No, I won't."
GOP in 2024: "Harris will take away your guns!"
DONALD TRUMP: "You can't have guns."
Trump: "With that being said, you can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. You just can't. You can't walk in with guns. You can't do that. But it's just a very unfortunate incident."
January 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM
GOP in 1992: "Clinton will take your guns!"
CLINTON: "No, I won't."
GOP in 2008: "Obama will take your guns!"
OBAMA: "No, I won't."
GOP in 2020: "Biden will take your guns!"
BIDEN: "No, I won't."
GOP in 2024: "Harris will take away your guns!"
DONALD TRUMP: "You can't have guns."
CLINTON: "No, I won't."
GOP in 2008: "Obama will take your guns!"
OBAMA: "No, I won't."
GOP in 2020: "Biden will take your guns!"
BIDEN: "No, I won't."
GOP in 2024: "Harris will take away your guns!"
DONALD TRUMP: "You can't have guns."
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
January 27, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Oh What Fun Cats can be 🤣
January 26, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Oh What Fun Cats can be 🤣
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
Reposted by Thomas Boyd
