Less hateful than my name suggests
@kzannarbor.bsky.social
Higher Ed nerd, ne’er-do-well. Mostly dumb personal stuff posted here, but occasional bursts of higher ed noodling
My dentist gives me a 1-month reminder of upcoming appointments, presumably the lead time is so can so I can floss and water pik so intensely that it looks like I’ve been doing that all along
February 10, 2026 at 4:45 PM
My dentist gives me a 1-month reminder of upcoming appointments, presumably the lead time is so can so I can floss and water pik so intensely that it looks like I’ve been doing that all along
And I managed to Tracy Jordan her last name, how authentic of me
February 9, 2026 at 2:09 AM
And I managed to Tracy Jordan her last name, how authentic of me
Never thought the Super Bowl could make me feel like doing squats
February 9, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Never thought the Super Bowl could make me feel like doing squats
I can never see Carrie Underwood singing about football without thinking about Jenna Maloney belting out “It’s Tennis Night in America”
February 9, 2026 at 1:42 AM
I can never see Carrie Underwood singing about football without thinking about Jenna Maloney belting out “It’s Tennis Night in America”
How is this open at DTW at 11:45 pm — BLESS THIS ENTIRE STAFF
February 8, 2026 at 4:44 AM
How is this open at DTW at 11:45 pm — BLESS THIS ENTIRE STAFF
I wanted them portioned out into necklaces for each of my friends to carry around for all time
I know you’re not big on jewelry so you could carry it in your undergarments if you prefer
I know you’re not big on jewelry so you could carry it in your undergarments if you prefer
February 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I wanted them portioned out into necklaces for each of my friends to carry around for all time
I know you’re not big on jewelry so you could carry it in your undergarments if you prefer
I know you’re not big on jewelry so you could carry it in your undergarments if you prefer
Is this how they tell you there will be no Biscoff?!??? I need my flight cookies, does this qualify as a “dietary need?”
HOW ALARMED SHOULD I BE
HOW ALARMED SHOULD I BE
February 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Is this how they tell you there will be no Biscoff?!??? I need my flight cookies, does this qualify as a “dietary need?”
HOW ALARMED SHOULD I BE
HOW ALARMED SHOULD I BE
I didn’t see a mad rush to distance the conservative movement from Ted Nugent (see: Jailbait lyrics “I don’t care if you’re just 13”) so I’m skeptical this will go anywhere.
February 6, 2026 at 2:57 PM
I didn’t see a mad rush to distance the conservative movement from Ted Nugent (see: Jailbait lyrics “I don’t care if you’re just 13”) so I’m skeptical this will go anywhere.
Today I learned my undergrad alma mater has a “scatter garden” for alums who want to have their ashes eternally connected to campus.
I would totally want my family to do this. Is it weird? I do not care
I would totally want my family to do this. Is it weird? I do not care
February 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Today I learned my undergrad alma mater has a “scatter garden” for alums who want to have their ashes eternally connected to campus.
I would totally want my family to do this. Is it weird? I do not care
I would totally want my family to do this. Is it weird? I do not care
Somebody rifled through my car last night (which I often leave unlocked because we live at the end of a dead end street). I’m amazed anyone would pursue an outdoor theft hobby in this weather.
While they made off with a car wash gift card, they left behind the Arby’s gift card.
I feel judged.
While they made off with a car wash gift card, they left behind the Arby’s gift card.
I feel judged.
February 4, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Somebody rifled through my car last night (which I often leave unlocked because we live at the end of a dead end street). I’m amazed anyone would pursue an outdoor theft hobby in this weather.
While they made off with a car wash gift card, they left behind the Arby’s gift card.
I feel judged.
While they made off with a car wash gift card, they left behind the Arby’s gift card.
I feel judged.
I used to think this perspective was overblown until I learned about the rape kit backlog.
That kind of nationwide issue is only possible if there is a pervasive belief—up and down every level of the justice system (and society)—that rape isn’t really a crime
That kind of nationwide issue is only possible if there is a pervasive belief—up and down every level of the justice system (and society)—that rape isn’t really a crime
February 1, 2026 at 2:55 PM
I used to think this perspective was overblown until I learned about the rape kit backlog.
That kind of nationwide issue is only possible if there is a pervasive belief—up and down every level of the justice system (and society)—that rape isn’t really a crime
That kind of nationwide issue is only possible if there is a pervasive belief—up and down every level of the justice system (and society)—that rape isn’t really a crime
This story just landed so funny with us fellow expectant moms, who were investing SO much energy into this decision… to hear that she deferred to the assumed “expert” (w/the equipment)… only to discover he was so disengaged w/ the topic he didn’t even know the difference
February 1, 2026 at 2:47 PM
This story just landed so funny with us fellow expectant moms, who were investing SO much energy into this decision… to hear that she deferred to the assumed “expert” (w/the equipment)… only to discover he was so disengaged w/ the topic he didn’t even know the difference
(This is one of my all-time favorite stories from my online pregnancy listserv)
February 1, 2026 at 2:35 PM
(This is one of my all-time favorite stories from my online pregnancy listserv)
One of my pregnant friends did all the research, weighed the pros & cons, discussed with fellow moms online, & then ultimately decided just as you did: her husband should make the call.
So she shared a rundown of what she found, & asked his view.
Long pause.
He asked, “Am I circumcised?”
So she shared a rundown of what she found, & asked his view.
Long pause.
He asked, “Am I circumcised?”
February 1, 2026 at 2:32 PM
One of my pregnant friends did all the research, weighed the pros & cons, discussed with fellow moms online, & then ultimately decided just as you did: her husband should make the call.
So she shared a rundown of what she found, & asked his view.
Long pause.
He asked, “Am I circumcised?”
So she shared a rundown of what she found, & asked his view.
Long pause.
He asked, “Am I circumcised?”
As people discover unpleasant surprises about famous people via the Epstein files, perhaps one of the things we can finally discard is the widely held idea that you can “just tell” about people.
January 31, 2026 at 12:35 PM
As people discover unpleasant surprises about famous people via the Epstein files, perhaps one of the things we can finally discard is the widely held idea that you can “just tell” about people.
I capitulated &. used Amazon because I don’t have the time or the will to go to multiple stores hunting for something in this cold
So Amazon threw it in a box with zero padding & it arrived broken and my reward is I’ve got to go to multiple stores in this cold to find it locally PLUS do the return
So Amazon threw it in a box with zero padding & it arrived broken and my reward is I’ve got to go to multiple stores in this cold to find it locally PLUS do the return
January 31, 2026 at 12:20 PM
I capitulated &. used Amazon because I don’t have the time or the will to go to multiple stores hunting for something in this cold
So Amazon threw it in a box with zero padding & it arrived broken and my reward is I’ve got to go to multiple stores in this cold to find it locally PLUS do the return
So Amazon threw it in a box with zero padding & it arrived broken and my reward is I’ve got to go to multiple stores in this cold to find it locally PLUS do the return
Obviously typing wasn’t one of the FIVE (not “give”)
January 31, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Obviously typing wasn’t one of the FIVE (not “give”)
Never mind jobs you had, tell me give classes you took at college (liberal arts edition):
1. The Economics of Education, Poverty, & Crime
2. Philosophy of Mind
3. Business German
4. Native American Religion
5. Faust & Faustus
1. The Economics of Education, Poverty, & Crime
2. Philosophy of Mind
3. Business German
4. Native American Religion
5. Faust & Faustus
Never mind jobs you had, tell me five classes you took at university
1. Politics of Terrorism
2. The Epic
3. Metaphysics
4. The Doctrine of God
5. Scuba Diving
1. Politics of Terrorism
2. The Epic
3. Metaphysics
4. The Doctrine of God
5. Scuba Diving
Never mind jobs you had, tell me five classes you took at university
1. Enlightenment Modernity and Its Discontents
2. Nature of Persons
3. Acting II: Shakespeare
4. Foundations of the Natural Sciences
5. Suffering
1. Enlightenment Modernity and Its Discontents
2. Nature of Persons
3. Acting II: Shakespeare
4. Foundations of the Natural Sciences
5. Suffering
January 31, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Never mind jobs you had, tell me give classes you took at college (liberal arts edition):
1. The Economics of Education, Poverty, & Crime
2. Philosophy of Mind
3. Business German
4. Native American Religion
5. Faust & Faustus
1. The Economics of Education, Poverty, & Crime
2. Philosophy of Mind
3. Business German
4. Native American Religion
5. Faust & Faustus
Gus calling this game like the fate of the free world is riding on it
January 31, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Gus calling this game like the fate of the free world is riding on it
This is the update that NextDoor’s crackerjack algorithm served up to me this morning. A post about interstate road conditions …. With no notice that it was from one week ago.
January 30, 2026 at 12:37 PM
This is the update that NextDoor’s crackerjack algorithm served up to me this morning. A post about interstate road conditions …. With no notice that it was from one week ago.
I watched the video from Fremont Nebraska and what struck me is that a couple of adults on the scene seem pretty unconcerned with the student on the ground. Maybe I’m missing something
January 29, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I watched the video from Fremont Nebraska and what struck me is that a couple of adults on the scene seem pretty unconcerned with the student on the ground. Maybe I’m missing something
Someone has a voodoo doll of me and they are poking it repeatedly today. They’re not causing pain, but boy howdy are they causing glitches, snafu, and inconvenience.
January 29, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Someone has a voodoo doll of me and they are poking it repeatedly today. They’re not causing pain, but boy howdy are they causing glitches, snafu, and inconvenience.
Our University just chose a new president; when he was on campus for the official announcement people spiffed up a little and I heard a VP rib my Vice provost boss that he recognized his tie from the last time we announced a President.
January 29, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Our University just chose a new president; when he was on campus for the official announcement people spiffed up a little and I heard a VP rib my Vice provost boss that he recognized his tie from the last time we announced a President.
Our head lawyer is always beautifully turned out like he’s got court appearance in 15 minutes, but our first amendment specialist in that office dresses in khakis and plaid buttondowns like he spent the afternoon grading sociology papers
January 28, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Our head lawyer is always beautifully turned out like he’s got court appearance in 15 minutes, but our first amendment specialist in that office dresses in khakis and plaid buttondowns like he spent the afternoon grading sociology papers
I probably put too much weight on this but I find leadership/administration clothing on campus is very coded. Faculty dress a certain way, and most academics with high-level administrative appointments continue to dress more like faculty (dressier, perhaps, but never full-on business wear)
January 28, 2026 at 11:40 AM
I probably put too much weight on this but I find leadership/administration clothing on campus is very coded. Faculty dress a certain way, and most academics with high-level administrative appointments continue to dress more like faculty (dressier, perhaps, but never full-on business wear)