Got our almost-2-yo a betta fish. He’s very excited about Fishy. Tried to explain the concept of a name (his name is ___, dog’s name is Arlo, etc). Seemed fine. What is fish’s name? He tries. “Rock?” (Fish likes/has rocks/gravel). We affirm, but he refuses to validate the choice.

In honor of my book coming out next week, I got some new professional photos taken and spiffed up my website. Hard to believe that the previous version, up since 2014, was more than 10 years old!!

Join me next Tuesday for a virtual book launch event for my new book, Access Vernaculars.

Hosted by the Society for Disability Studies.

With discussants Raquel Velho and @xcherkaev.bsky.social, and organized by @mw-m.bsky.social !

Get the book at @cornellupress.bsky.social

My 1.5 yo child pointed at this photo in a coffeeshop and said, “mama!”

So now I know what movie I’m watching next time I can stay awake

Wowza! Page proofs! The thing is typeset - it’s really happening?!
This is technically my second book, but in a lot of ways that count, it is my first book… the book that developed out of my dissertation.

A bite of sorbet for your disaster-feed:

Here’s a picture of Arlo, a very good boy with a really big stick.

📌 placenta misinformation on The Kardashians (Kim & Khloe clear up some of Kris’ weird take, but not this)

**When the future-what-if research project pops up in my evening exercise bike & reality tv overwhelming-rage-release routine **

Is …. there enough dog content on here?

this is arlo 🐾🐕 (3.5 yo, aussie/golden mix)

Still thinking about this @syrusmarcusware.bsky.social instagram post from several weeks back <3

Usually endurance sports help manage my anxiety, but in this case the night b4 I had a major panic abt generational trauma baggage & had to wake up my pregnant partner at midnight to process.

I still managed to finish the race, so happy first Olympic distance Triathlon to me! #AcademicAtPlay

Should I bring this deflated beach float home from fieldwork in my checked luggage?? Y/N

Context: Bishkek->Toronto, suitcases are full-ish, deflated it’s pretty small, dry, I don’t have one at home but might use it. Last chance to give it to an acquaintance today before my flight tomorrow

Them: that tree over there would be good to climb

Eager ethnographer (me): *climbs tree, sustaining only minor scratch-injuries*

Them: oh no, careful, dangerous! Get down!! *take photos of ethnographer in a tree, giggling*

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QED semi-athletic gullible foreigners make for good entertainment?

Gonzo microblogging theatrics

(Image: Soviet Deaf Theatre, Kayiatos 2010)