honor sachs
@drhonor.bsky.social
Historian, professor, tired.
Would like to thank whoever first tossed a scrap of food to a wolf. Really can’t imagine how I’d be getting by if you hadn’t taken that first step.
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Would like to thank whoever first tossed a scrap of food to a wolf. Really can’t imagine how I’d be getting by if you hadn’t taken that first step.
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If you haven’t noticed, we have our hands full at home at the moment.
November 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
If you haven’t noticed, we have our hands full at home at the moment.
Still thinking about Ken Burn first episode. Certainly seemed like hasty coverage to get to the war part. Lexington and Concord took up a lot of time. He clearly likes the fighting. Kind of confirms what I've been mulling over about this particular 250: It's going to be an especially macho one.
November 17, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Still thinking about Ken Burn first episode. Certainly seemed like hasty coverage to get to the war part. Lexington and Concord took up a lot of time. He clearly likes the fighting. Kind of confirms what I've been mulling over about this particular 250: It's going to be an especially macho one.
That was such an unfair quoting of Patrick Henry. Like Patrick Henry on a liter of NyQuil PM 😴
November 17, 2025 at 3:30 AM
That was such an unfair quoting of Patrick Henry. Like Patrick Henry on a liter of NyQuil PM 😴
Ken Burns should have let me narrate. I’d do it just like I teach my classes: Gimme four shots of espresso and let’s goooooo!
November 17, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Ken Burns should have let me narrate. I’d do it just like I teach my classes: Gimme four shots of espresso and let’s goooooo!
I just find Peter Coyote’s narration so boring.
November 17, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I just find Peter Coyote’s narration so boring.
Damn. My American Revolution class next semester is already full with a wait list. Is, like, something going on in 2026?
November 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Damn. My American Revolution class next semester is already full with a wait list. Is, like, something going on in 2026?
Normally, I don't offer extra credit. But this year, I told the students they could make up one missed class by visiting a historic site, museum, monument, or public space with some connection to the class. They have to write up their reactions and send a selfie to prove they were really there.
November 15, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Normally, I don't offer extra credit. But this year, I told the students they could make up one missed class by visiting a historic site, museum, monument, or public space with some connection to the class. They have to write up their reactions and send a selfie to prove they were really there.
I honestly don’t know how anyone could survive this politically unless they were irredeemably corrupt, calloused beyond redemption, ethically degenerate, surrounded by slathering, craven enablers who lack any moral compass, and blindly propped up by mouth-breathing dipshits. Oh wait…
November 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I honestly don’t know how anyone could survive this politically unless they were irredeemably corrupt, calloused beyond redemption, ethically degenerate, surrounded by slathering, craven enablers who lack any moral compass, and blindly propped up by mouth-breathing dipshits. Oh wait…
I used to judge when undergrads would show up to class in pajamas. Now I’m just jealous.
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I used to judge when undergrads would show up to class in pajamas. Now I’m just jealous.
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“Here, taking care of one another through public programs isn’t radical socialism. It’s Tuesday.”
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
“Here, taking care of one another through public programs isn’t radical socialism. It’s Tuesday.”
Looks like somebody did a little retail therapy at HomeGoods…
November 6, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Looks like somebody did a little retail therapy at HomeGoods…
I admit, one of my favorite genres of news are stories about MAGA’s manifest unfuckability. www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
MAGA singles are looking for love in Washington. It’s a challenge.
The politics of trying to find a partner in an overwhelmingly liberal city can be tricky: “My partner can’t think I’m a fascist. That’s crazy.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I admit, one of my favorite genres of news are stories about MAGA’s manifest unfuckability. www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...
Meanwhile in Colorado 👏
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Meanwhile in Colorado 👏
Remember good news?
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Remember good news?
That student email asking about office hours because they "want to talk about switching over to a history major" really gives you a reason to get up in the morning. #iykyk
November 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
That student email asking about office hours because they "want to talk about switching over to a history major" really gives you a reason to get up in the morning. #iykyk
Scholarship on early American Jewish History? Give me your titles. Asking for a student. I'm out of my depth here.
November 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Scholarship on early American Jewish History? Give me your titles. Asking for a student. I'm out of my depth here.
Ruthie just maimed a baby squirrel and was struggling so I had to finish the job. I am now traumatized.
October 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Ruthie just maimed a baby squirrel and was struggling so I had to finish the job. I am now traumatized.
I would literally rather stick needles under my fingernails than have to deal with students using AI on midterms.
October 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I would literally rather stick needles under my fingernails than have to deal with students using AI on midterms.
Republicans will Weekend at Bernie's their cash cow into the next millennium.
October 27, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Republicans will Weekend at Bernie's their cash cow into the next millennium.
Just finished reading The Memory of '76 by @michaelhattem.bsky.social. Can't recommend it enough. I just loved it. The perfect book for right now. Go buy it, especially if you're not an academic historian but want an accessible read to help you understand this bizarre commemorative moment.
October 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Just finished reading The Memory of '76 by @michaelhattem.bsky.social. Can't recommend it enough. I just loved it. The perfect book for right now. Go buy it, especially if you're not an academic historian but want an accessible read to help you understand this bizarre commemorative moment.
It's Week 10 of the semester. What does your attendance look like? My survey course of 91 students is generally holding steady with between 65-75 percent attendance. It's weird to me that I think I'm doing pretty well while 25-35 percent of the class is just consistently not showing up.
October 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It's Week 10 of the semester. What does your attendance look like? My survey course of 91 students is generally holding steady with between 65-75 percent attendance. It's weird to me that I think I'm doing pretty well while 25-35 percent of the class is just consistently not showing up.