David Mora Marín
@davidmm01.bsky.social
Parent, husband, runner, traceur, linguist, anthropologist, Mayanist, epigrapher, Covid-cautious. Prof. at UNC-Chapel Hill
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Stranger: Why you wearing a mask
Me: I have to for work
Stranger: That sucks
Me: Yeah my boss is a huge asshole
Stranger: Sorry, who do you work for
Me: I’m self employed
Me: I have to for work
Stranger: That sucks
Me: Yeah my boss is a huge asshole
Stranger: Sorry, who do you work for
Me: I’m self employed
a woman wearing glasses is waving her hand in front of a window in a room .
Alt: Tina Fey high fives herself
media.tenor.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Stranger: Why you wearing a mask
Me: I have to for work
Stranger: That sucks
Me: Yeah my boss is a huge asshole
Stranger: Sorry, who do you work for
Me: I’m self employed
Me: I have to for work
Stranger: That sucks
Me: Yeah my boss is a huge asshole
Stranger: Sorry, who do you work for
Me: I’m self employed
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🧵The World Loves Pretty Things - a poem
The world loves pretty things, my dear
The world loves pretty things
It matters not, the costs we pay,
The impacts that they bring
A lovely brunch must be indoors
For if you dined outside
You might sweat off your makeup,
You might have to shoo a fly (1/5)
The world loves pretty things, my dear
The world loves pretty things
It matters not, the costs we pay,
The impacts that they bring
A lovely brunch must be indoors
For if you dined outside
You might sweat off your makeup,
You might have to shoo a fly (1/5)
September 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
🧵The World Loves Pretty Things - a poem
The world loves pretty things, my dear
The world loves pretty things
It matters not, the costs we pay,
The impacts that they bring
A lovely brunch must be indoors
For if you dined outside
You might sweat off your makeup,
You might have to shoo a fly (1/5)
The world loves pretty things, my dear
The world loves pretty things
It matters not, the costs we pay,
The impacts that they bring
A lovely brunch must be indoors
For if you dined outside
You might sweat off your makeup,
You might have to shoo a fly (1/5)
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🧵A few notes for all the haters bitching about Violet Affleck’s speech to the U.N.:
She’s not a kid. She’s a 19-year old woman.
She’s not unqualified. She’s currently a student at Yale University, which has a 4.5% acceptance rate, and is pursuing a public health degree. (1/4)
She’s not a kid. She’s a 19-year old woman.
She’s not unqualified. She’s currently a student at Yale University, which has a 4.5% acceptance rate, and is pursuing a public health degree. (1/4)
September 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🧵A few notes for all the haters bitching about Violet Affleck’s speech to the U.N.:
She’s not a kid. She’s a 19-year old woman.
She’s not unqualified. She’s currently a student at Yale University, which has a 4.5% acceptance rate, and is pursuing a public health degree. (1/4)
She’s not a kid. She’s a 19-year old woman.
She’s not unqualified. She’s currently a student at Yale University, which has a 4.5% acceptance rate, and is pursuing a public health degree. (1/4)
Most recent article, on the historical sociolinguistics of Classic Maya society
Historical Sociolinguistics of the Classic Maya Lowlands: The Generic Preposition Variable
| Cadernos de Linguística
cadernos.abralin.org
September 20, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Most recent article, on the historical sociolinguistics of Classic Maya society
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Our pets have done a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to our mental & emotional health these past 5 years. We don’t give them enough credit. It’s time we change that, so here’s my tribute to my old dog.
My Dog Hates Me: A Tribute to the Pets of the Pandemic
guinesspig.ghost.io/my-dog-hates...
My Dog Hates Me: A Tribute to the Pets of the Pandemic
guinesspig.ghost.io/my-dog-hates...
My Dog Hates Me: A Tribute to the Pets of the Pandemic
“There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
- Albert Einstein
I have an old dog. A really old dog.
The average...
guinesspig.ghost.io
August 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Our pets have done a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to our mental & emotional health these past 5 years. We don’t give them enough credit. It’s time we change that, so here’s my tribute to my old dog.
My Dog Hates Me: A Tribute to the Pets of the Pandemic
guinesspig.ghost.io/my-dog-hates...
My Dog Hates Me: A Tribute to the Pets of the Pandemic
guinesspig.ghost.io/my-dog-hates...
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The word 'schadenfreude' is a 'loanword' - a word taken from a donor language and used in another. This is in contrast to a 'calque', which is a word (or term) taken from the donor language but translated into the new language. So 'Milky Way' is a calque of the Latin 'via lactea'.
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August 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
The word 'schadenfreude' is a 'loanword' - a word taken from a donor language and used in another. This is in contrast to a 'calque', which is a word (or term) taken from the donor language but translated into the new language. So 'Milky Way' is a calque of the Latin 'via lactea'.
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While folks are talking about the Superman movie, I wanted to show my appreciation to real-world heroes who are saving lives every day in humble, meaningful ways. I'm talking about you, the Covid-Conscious.You're the hero of this story; you just don't know it yet. guinesspig.ghost.io/youre-the-he...
You're the Hero of This Story - You Just Don't Know It Yet
he·ro
/ˈhirō,ˈhērō/
noun
a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
The word ‘hero’ makes me cringe.
It was tossed around a lot at the beg...
guinesspig.ghost.io
July 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
While folks are talking about the Superman movie, I wanted to show my appreciation to real-world heroes who are saving lives every day in humble, meaningful ways. I'm talking about you, the Covid-Conscious.You're the hero of this story; you just don't know it yet. guinesspig.ghost.io/youre-the-he...
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As 2024 winds to a close, I wish you peace, comfort & connection. In spite of the dysfunctional state of the world, I still hold hope for a better future for all of us.
I still believe there are so many things to love.
guinesspig.ghost.io/so-many-thin...
I still believe there are so many things to love.
guinesspig.ghost.io/so-many-thin...
So Many Things To Love
If you’re like me, it’s hard to fathom we’re headed into the 6th year of the Covid-19 pandemic. It's even harder to accept that the rest of the world is more committed than ever to ignoring it. I’ve r...
guinesspig.ghost.io
December 26, 2024 at 8:11 PM
As 2024 winds to a close, I wish you peace, comfort & connection. In spite of the dysfunctional state of the world, I still hold hope for a better future for all of us.
I still believe there are so many things to love.
guinesspig.ghost.io/so-many-thin...
I still believe there are so many things to love.
guinesspig.ghost.io/so-many-thin...
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Eversneezer Scrooge almost ruins Christmas for his best employee, Bob Maskit. Can the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future intervene and turn things around?
Find out in 'A Covid Christmas Carol' - a story for our times.
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-covid-chri...
#CovidIsNotOver
#CovidIsntOver
Find out in 'A Covid Christmas Carol' - a story for our times.
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-covid-chri...
#CovidIsNotOver
#CovidIsntOver
A Covid Christmas Carol
“Bah humbug!” shouted Eversneezer Scrooge as he pulled into the parking lot of his corporation’s headquarters. Even though the parking space nearest the front entrance was clearly marked ‘Reserved for...
guinesspig.ghost.io
December 24, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Eversneezer Scrooge almost ruins Christmas for his best employee, Bob Maskit. Can the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future intervene and turn things around?
Find out in 'A Covid Christmas Carol' - a story for our times.
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-covid-chri...
#CovidIsNotOver
#CovidIsntOver
Find out in 'A Covid Christmas Carol' - a story for our times.
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-covid-chri...
#CovidIsNotOver
#CovidIsntOver
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Here's Episode 6 of Wayside: A Serial Novel for the Covid-Cautious Community
Josina puts distance between her and Ben, Bellamy and Siado have new love interests, Cassie shares a big secret, and at long last... brunch has come to Wayside.
guinesspig.ghost.io/wayside-a-se...
Josina puts distance between her and Ben, Bellamy and Siado have new love interests, Cassie shares a big secret, and at long last... brunch has come to Wayside.
guinesspig.ghost.io/wayside-a-se...
Wayside: A Serial Novel - Episode 6
Comedian & writer w/Long COVID. I speak English, Spanish, & Sarcasm. Life is a shitshow; grab a front-row seat & let's laugh our way through it!
guinesspig.ghost.io
December 23, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Here's Episode 6 of Wayside: A Serial Novel for the Covid-Cautious Community
Josina puts distance between her and Ben, Bellamy and Siado have new love interests, Cassie shares a big secret, and at long last... brunch has come to Wayside.
guinesspig.ghost.io/wayside-a-se...
Josina puts distance between her and Ben, Bellamy and Siado have new love interests, Cassie shares a big secret, and at long last... brunch has come to Wayside.
guinesspig.ghost.io/wayside-a-se...
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This is a lovely obituary and we’ll have a public celebration of Bill Labov’s amazing life and work at the LSA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia! obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com/william-labo...
William "Bill" Labov Obituary 2024 - Goldsteins Funeral
View William "Bill" Labov's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.
obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com
December 22, 2024 at 2:30 AM
This is a lovely obituary and we’ll have a public celebration of Bill Labov’s amazing life and work at the LSA Annual Meeting in Philadelphia! obits.goldsteinsfuneral.com/william-labo...
Parkour practice on campus
December 21, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Parkour practice on campus
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Eversneezer Scrooge is such an asshole that he almost ruins Christmas for his best employee, Bob Maskit. Can the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future intervene and turn things around?
Find out in 'A Covid Christmas Carol' - a story for our times.
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-covid-chri...
Find out in 'A Covid Christmas Carol' - a story for our times.
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-covid-chri...
A Covid Christmas Carol
“Bah humbug!” shouted Eversneezer Scrooge as he pulled into the parking lot of his corporation’s headquarters. Even though the parking space nearest the front entrance was clearly marked ‘Reserved for...
guinesspig.ghost.io
December 20, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Eversneezer Scrooge is such an asshole that he almost ruins Christmas for his best employee, Bob Maskit. Can the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future intervene and turn things around?
Find out in 'A Covid Christmas Carol' - a story for our times.
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-covid-chri...
Find out in 'A Covid Christmas Carol' - a story for our times.
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-covid-chri...
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Northwestern Medicine: 'Long COVID-19 Hits Young Adults Harder'
'The Unexpected Toll of Long COVID on Younger Adults'
'Long COVID is causing an alteration in patients’ quality of life." - Igor Koralnik, MD
www.nm.org/healthbeat/m...
'The Unexpected Toll of Long COVID on Younger Adults'
'Long COVID is causing an alteration in patients’ quality of life." - Igor Koralnik, MD
www.nm.org/healthbeat/m...
Long COVID-19 Hits Young Adults Harder
Younger adults are getting worse long COVID symptoms than older adults, according to a Northwestern Medicine study.
www.nm.org
December 20, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Northwestern Medicine: 'Long COVID-19 Hits Young Adults Harder'
'The Unexpected Toll of Long COVID on Younger Adults'
'Long COVID is causing an alteration in patients’ quality of life." - Igor Koralnik, MD
www.nm.org/healthbeat/m...
'The Unexpected Toll of Long COVID on Younger Adults'
'Long COVID is causing an alteration in patients’ quality of life." - Igor Koralnik, MD
www.nm.org/healthbeat/m...
In 2017 I wrote a paper for a volume in honor of Lyle Campbell (Edinburgh University Press 2022). It supported Campbell's (and other authors') proposal that the *k(') > ch(') sound shift had taken place early in the history of the Ch'olan and Tzeltalan languages of the Mayan family. 1/8
December 19, 2024 at 11:21 PM
In 2017 I wrote a paper for a volume in honor of Lyle Campbell (Edinburgh University Press 2022). It supported Campbell's (and other authors') proposal that the *k(') > ch(') sound shift had taken place early in the history of the Ch'olan and Tzeltalan languages of the Mayan family. 1/8
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Fellow Generation Xers, this one's for you.❤️
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-tribute-to...
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-tribute-to...
A Tribute to Generation X: How the Lawrence Welk Show and Other Childhood Traumas Prepared Us for Living Through a Pandemic
Comedian & writer w/Long COVID. I speak English, Spanish, & Sarcasm. Life is a shitshow; grab a front-row seat & let's laugh our way through it!
guinesspig.ghost.io
December 16, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Fellow Generation Xers, this one's for you.❤️
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-tribute-to...
guinesspig.ghost.io/a-tribute-to...
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COVID vaccines dramatically reduce kids' risk of long COVID. The key? Vaccination prevents infection, which lowers the chance of developing long COVID. www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/stu... #longcovid #children #vaccines
Studies describe vaccine efficacy against long COVID
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 10, 2024 at 10:16 PM
COVID vaccines dramatically reduce kids' risk of long COVID. The key? Vaccination prevents infection, which lowers the chance of developing long COVID. www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/stu... #longcovid #children #vaccines
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COVID isn’t a cold—it's like a car accident. It damages organs, causes long-term illness & raises risk of heart attack. In the long run it's always a losing game. Hack it by understanding risk.
Keep (children) safe! www.peertopublic.com/posts/unders... by @gckirchoff.bsky.social &
Arijit Chakravarty
Keep (children) safe! www.peertopublic.com/posts/unders... by @gckirchoff.bsky.social &
Arijit Chakravarty
Understanding Cumulative Risk
A brief lesson on probability statistics and how that pertains to individual risks of developing symptomatic Long Covid
www.peertopublic.com
December 7, 2024 at 2:57 PM
COVID isn’t a cold—it's like a car accident. It damages organs, causes long-term illness & raises risk of heart attack. In the long run it's always a losing game. Hack it by understanding risk.
Keep (children) safe! www.peertopublic.com/posts/unders... by @gckirchoff.bsky.social &
Arijit Chakravarty
Keep (children) safe! www.peertopublic.com/posts/unders... by @gckirchoff.bsky.social &
Arijit Chakravarty
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Episode 5 of Wayside: A Serial Novel for the Covid-Cautious community is now up. Links to episodes 1-4 are at the top of the page.
Folks who have abandonment trauma will be able to relate to Josina in this episode!
guinesspig.ghost.io/wayside-a-se...
Folks who have abandonment trauma will be able to relate to Josina in this episode!
guinesspig.ghost.io/wayside-a-se...
Wayside: A Serial Novel - Episode 5
Episode 1: The Auction
Episode 2: The Beginning
Episode 3: One by One
Episode 4: The Interview
Episode 5: Invisible
A chilly wind blew past Josina, scattering dead leaves from the oak tree toweri...
guinesspig.ghost.io
December 8, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Episode 5 of Wayside: A Serial Novel for the Covid-Cautious community is now up. Links to episodes 1-4 are at the top of the page.
Folks who have abandonment trauma will be able to relate to Josina in this episode!
guinesspig.ghost.io/wayside-a-se...
Folks who have abandonment trauma will be able to relate to Josina in this episode!
guinesspig.ghost.io/wayside-a-se...
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Great Covid/LC awareness post by @nychealthy.bsky.social on Twitter:
x.com/nycHealthy/s...
👏👏👏 for saying #1 repeat infections
H/t @lazaruslong13.bsky.social for the find (on Twitter)
x.com/nycHealthy/s...
👏👏👏 for saying #1 repeat infections
H/t @lazaruslong13.bsky.social for the find (on Twitter)
December 3, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Great Covid/LC awareness post by @nychealthy.bsky.social on Twitter:
x.com/nycHealthy/s...
👏👏👏 for saying #1 repeat infections
H/t @lazaruslong13.bsky.social for the find (on Twitter)
x.com/nycHealthy/s...
👏👏👏 for saying #1 repeat infections
H/t @lazaruslong13.bsky.social for the find (on Twitter)
Campus colors this morning
December 3, 2024 at 2:48 AM
Campus colors this morning
Last week of class at UNC
December 2, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Last week of class at UNC
