Christy
@mizphd.bsky.social
Reader, writer, academic. I love books and pop culture and teaching. Half-formed opinions are my own. I live in a constant state of mortification. She/her
We are having this pasta for dinner because I am a child and it makes me happy
February 1, 2026 at 8:13 PM
We are having this pasta for dinner because I am a child and it makes me happy
It’s so strange, this grief thing. It’s now random waves of heaviness that don’t seem to have an origin and then I’m like ohhhhhhhhh.
February 1, 2026 at 5:03 AM
It’s so strange, this grief thing. It’s now random waves of heaviness that don’t seem to have an origin and then I’m like ohhhhhhhhh.
I took away the squeaker Frank liberated from his new toy, and I am now clearly persona non grata.
February 1, 2026 at 4:31 AM
I took away the squeaker Frank liberated from his new toy, and I am now clearly persona non grata.
I just want to spend all my free time embroidering. It’s so lovely and calming. Damned be adult life with its chores and obligations
February 1, 2026 at 4:24 AM
I just want to spend all my free time embroidering. It’s so lovely and calming. Damned be adult life with its chores and obligations
Won $6. High rolllllller
Playing $10 of Keno in a bar on a Saturday afternoon to revisit my late 20s.
February 1, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Won $6. High rolllllller
Playing $10 of Keno in a bar on a Saturday afternoon to revisit my late 20s.
January 31, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Playing $10 of Keno in a bar on a Saturday afternoon to revisit my late 20s.
Listen. I’m an English major and I refuse to ever read or watch The Odyssey again. Miss me with that new movie.
January 31, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Listen. I’m an English major and I refuse to ever read or watch The Odyssey again. Miss me with that new movie.
This is terrifying. I have so many colleagues who are outstanding at their jobs and here on H-1B visas.
The governor of Texas is rapidly turning world-class universities into minor regional ones. Example:
Greg Abbott halts H-1B visas at Texas universities, agencies
The governor said public universities and state agencies may not seek new visas without permission through the end of the 2027 legislative session.
www.texastribune.org
January 30, 2026 at 11:11 PM
This is terrifying. I have so many colleagues who are outstanding at their jobs and here on H-1B visas.
The highest ranking dean was wearing a quarter zip too. Nailed it!
I have a meeting with some associate deans of the biggest college on campus today, but it’s Friday, so I’m following the rule of “you can get away with wearing anything that says Mizzou.” The best I can do is jeans and an MU quarter zip.
January 30, 2026 at 6:42 PM
The highest ranking dean was wearing a quarter zip too. Nailed it!
I have a meeting with some associate deans of the biggest college on campus today, but it’s Friday, so I’m following the rule of “you can get away with wearing anything that says Mizzou.” The best I can do is jeans and an MU quarter zip.
January 30, 2026 at 2:05 PM
I have a meeting with some associate deans of the biggest college on campus today, but it’s Friday, so I’m following the rule of “you can get away with wearing anything that says Mizzou.” The best I can do is jeans and an MU quarter zip.
I made tator tot hot dish tonight because (1) solidarity with Minnesota and (2) it’s freaking cold. It always hits.
January 30, 2026 at 1:02 AM
I made tator tot hot dish tonight because (1) solidarity with Minnesota and (2) it’s freaking cold. It always hits.
Last weekend, we went through photos, and there were so many dead souls in them. It was lovely and haunting. And hard. These are deep, complicated, short lives we lead, friends.
January 29, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Last weekend, we went through photos, and there were so many dead souls in them. It was lovely and haunting. And hard. These are deep, complicated, short lives we lead, friends.
Five jobs I’ve had:
preschool teacher
tanning salon clerk
state fair admissions supervisor
high school English teacher
education professor
preschool teacher
tanning salon clerk
state fair admissions supervisor
high school English teacher
education professor
Five jobs I've had:
Florist
Sanctuary animal caretaker
Lunch lady
Grocery store manager
Preschool teacher
Florist
Sanctuary animal caretaker
Lunch lady
Grocery store manager
Preschool teacher
Five jobs I've had:
Sailor
Marine electrician
Location supervisor
Launch Manager
Quality engineer
Sailor
Marine electrician
Location supervisor
Launch Manager
Quality engineer
January 29, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Five jobs I’ve had:
preschool teacher
tanning salon clerk
state fair admissions supervisor
high school English teacher
education professor
preschool teacher
tanning salon clerk
state fair admissions supervisor
high school English teacher
education professor
(When the world is shitty, one should always support art).
Just bought tickets for the Mo Symphony’s Best of Broadway night here in CoMo, and we are stoked.
January 29, 2026 at 2:24 AM
(When the world is shitty, one should always support art).
Just bought tickets for the Mo Symphony’s Best of Broadway night here in CoMo, and we are stoked.
January 29, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Just bought tickets for the Mo Symphony’s Best of Broadway night here in CoMo, and we are stoked.
Me: It smells like fart in this house. Do you think it’s Beans?
J: Well, she certainly isn’t helping.
I spit out my drink. 🤣
J: Well, she certainly isn’t helping.
I spit out my drink. 🤣
January 28, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Me: It smells like fart in this house. Do you think it’s Beans?
J: Well, she certainly isn’t helping.
I spit out my drink. 🤣
J: Well, she certainly isn’t helping.
I spit out my drink. 🤣
The loss of my dad has really shown me that people show up for you when you show up for them. It’s made me more committed to showing up for people because it’s so important. My mom is struggling because of the lack of showing up…
January 27, 2026 at 2:56 AM
The loss of my dad has really shown me that people show up for you when you show up for them. It’s made me more committed to showing up for people because it’s so important. My mom is struggling because of the lack of showing up…
Snow day pizza 2! (This one is turkey pepperoni, Fresno peppers, and sport peppers)
January 27, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Snow day pizza 2! (This one is turkey pepperoni, Fresno peppers, and sport peppers)
Second one is done! It needs to dry and be ironed but I’m super pleased with the design!
January 26, 2026 at 3:15 AM
Second one is done! It needs to dry and be ironed but I’m super pleased with the design!
Yessssss Mizzou snow day! (I teach online this semester and have only one Zoom meeting but it hits.)
January 26, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Yessssss Mizzou snow day! (I teach online this semester and have only one Zoom meeting but it hits.)
We make bread on snow days. I don’t make the rules
January 25, 2026 at 11:40 PM
We make bread on snow days. I don’t make the rules
Look how my vintage Scottie planter on the tv stand looks like Beans in this pose.
January 25, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Look how my vintage Scottie planter on the tv stand looks like Beans in this pose.
These two are experts at lazy Sunday
January 25, 2026 at 8:30 PM
These two are experts at lazy Sunday
My chocolate babka is not a looker but she is DELICIOUS.
January 25, 2026 at 2:25 AM
My chocolate babka is not a looker but she is DELICIOUS.