Dr. Michelle M. Martin
@drmartin1854.bsky.social
Human, historian, hiker, photographer and proud cat momma
Today Josie got out of the house while workers were here and left the front door open. She explored almost the road when I snatched her up and brought her inside. Shortly after she napped. Enjoy a moment of cat zen.
October 9, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Today Josie got out of the house while workers were here and left the front door open. She explored almost the road when I snatched her up and brought her inside. Shortly after she napped. Enjoy a moment of cat zen.
I have been away from this platform for some time and have limited lots of social media interaction. So, for your enjoyment the red rocks of Sedona. I know the nation is in the grips of authoritarianism but we need to find beauty to keep grounded and sane.
August 31, 2025 at 4:44 AM
I have been away from this platform for some time and have limited lots of social media interaction. So, for your enjoyment the red rocks of Sedona. I know the nation is in the grips of authoritarianism but we need to find beauty to keep grounded and sane.
Our student government selected female faculty to feature for Women’s History Month. They got my tank wrong, I am assistant professor, but their recognition was terribly sweet and this means the world to me since it came from the students. Mvto/Thank you!
April 1, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Our student government selected female faculty to feature for Women’s History Month. They got my tank wrong, I am assistant professor, but their recognition was terribly sweet and this means the world to me since it came from the students. Mvto/Thank you!
Today I received a copy of my husband’s new book about the Mvskoke traditionalist Chitto Harjo. A bit surreal to see my head shot of the hubby used on the book jacket.
March 29, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Today I received a copy of my husband’s new book about the Mvskoke traditionalist Chitto Harjo. A bit surreal to see my head shot of the hubby used on the book jacket.
Last semester my HIST 3723 Native American History students researched and created a mini museum exhibit that chronicles the history of the Cherokee National Female Seminary. A bright spot in this terribly troubled world right now.
February 6, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Last semester my HIST 3723 Native American History students researched and created a mini museum exhibit that chronicles the history of the Cherokee National Female Seminary. A bright spot in this terribly troubled world right now.
While the world burns down around us sometimes we need a bit of softness and love and light. This little girl brings me love, warmth, companionship, and when I am overly anxious she purrs so sweetly.
February 6, 2025 at 4:42 AM
While the world burns down around us sometimes we need a bit of softness and love and light. This little girl brings me love, warmth, companionship, and when I am overly anxious she purrs so sweetly.
This is illegal, dangerous, and reprehensible. M#%k is. It an elected official nor has he been vetted. Where are our leaders? Where are the democrats and any republicans that have a shred of conscience left!?
February 1, 2025 at 3:15 AM
This is illegal, dangerous, and reprehensible. M#%k is. It an elected official nor has he been vetted. Where are our leaders? Where are the democrats and any republicans that have a shred of conscience left!?
In a world full of haters, celebrities who care for none, politicians who prioritize self and greed over service, and CEOs who put profits over people be a Jimmy or a Rosalynn. IYKYK ❤️ thank you Jimmy and Rosalynn, your light and goodness is missed in this world.
January 10, 2025 at 5:47 PM
In a world full of haters, celebrities who care for none, politicians who prioritize self and greed over service, and CEOs who put profits over people be a Jimmy or a Rosalynn. IYKYK ❤️ thank you Jimmy and Rosalynn, your light and goodness is missed in this world.
The beauty and peace of the Christmas tree. Enjoying this before I have to head back for a new semester and the changes that take place on Jan. 20 😞
December 25, 2024 at 11:33 AM
The beauty and peace of the Christmas tree. Enjoying this before I have to head back for a new semester and the changes that take place on Jan. 20 😞
The toughest part about travel is leaving this sweetie pie behind. Thank heavens for the pet cam and neighbors who check on her for me.
December 19, 2024 at 11:25 AM
The toughest part about travel is leaving this sweetie pie behind. Thank heavens for the pet cam and neighbors who check on her for me.
Candle light tour at Fort Scott National Historic site tonight!
December 7, 2024 at 5:36 AM
Candle light tour at Fort Scott National Historic site tonight!
Students in my Native American history survey course created a mini museum exhibit on the history of the Cherokee National Female Seminary. So proud of them!
November 21, 2024 at 12:50 AM
Students in my Native American history survey course created a mini museum exhibit on the history of the Cherokee National Female Seminary. So proud of them!
Today I gave a public lecture at a museum, made time to get my hair done, did some shopping at my fave local businesses in Bartlesville and came home and relaxed after a busy week. Drive time= windshield time for the soul on a sunny, crisp bright blue sky day
November 16, 2024 at 5:35 AM
Today I gave a public lecture at a museum, made time to get my hair done, did some shopping at my fave local businesses in Bartlesville and came home and relaxed after a busy week. Drive time= windshield time for the soul on a sunny, crisp bright blue sky day
Took part in a field trip today for social studies ed majors. We visited historical and geographical sites in OK.
November 10, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Took part in a field trip today for social studies ed majors. We visited historical and geographical sites in OK.
A little walk on campus before dinner. Boomer!
September 30, 2024 at 12:11 AM
A little walk on campus before dinner. Boomer!
The sunset was glorious tonight!
September 4, 2024 at 2:06 AM
The sunset was glorious tonight!
Trying to find joy these days. Josie kitty and flowers…that is joyful. The rest of this world not so much.
July 4, 2024 at 1:46 AM
Trying to find joy these days. Josie kitty and flowers…that is joyful. The rest of this world not so much.
My hawk visitor today
June 25, 2024 at 1:24 AM
My hawk visitor today
Lately animals are more appealing to me than people, especially my Josie girl! With the heat, I have been providing large bowls of water for the little animals and birds to cool off. And this gorgeous hawk decided my backyard was a lovely safe hunting ground this morning.
June 24, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Lately animals are more appealing to me than people, especially my Josie girl! With the heat, I have been providing large bowls of water for the little animals and birds to cool off. And this gorgeous hawk decided my backyard was a lovely safe hunting ground this morning.
Attended a symposium panel about Indigenous language revitalization and the amazing Lily Gladstone was a virtual participant! Totally fan girling, she is brilliant and kind.
May 3, 2024 at 4:17 AM
Attended a symposium panel about Indigenous language revitalization and the amazing Lily Gladstone was a virtual participant! Totally fan girling, she is brilliant and kind.
Hopeful this nest and its mama-to-be will survive. A bit of beauty and hope in a chaotic and cruel world.
May 3, 2024 at 4:15 AM
Hopeful this nest and its mama-to-be will survive. A bit of beauty and hope in a chaotic and cruel world.
Looking forward to Kristen Oertel’s Balleneger Lecture at NSU on 2/29/2024!
February 19, 2024 at 12:41 AM
Looking forward to Kristen Oertel’s Balleneger Lecture at NSU on 2/29/2024!
I took my students to Hunter’s Home to learn about how historic house site interpretation is changing and complicating historical narratives about enslavement.
November 24, 2023 at 6:31 PM
I took my students to Hunter’s Home to learn about how historic house site interpretation is changing and complicating historical narratives about enslavement.
Spoke at Fort Scott NHS about Opothleyahola and the Trail of Blood on Ice and the resulting Indigenous humanitarian crisis that unfolded on November 18th!
November 24, 2023 at 6:29 PM
Spoke at Fort Scott NHS about Opothleyahola and the Trail of Blood on Ice and the resulting Indigenous humanitarian crisis that unfolded on November 18th!
Attended a special screening of Killers of the Flower Moon tonight. Emotionally drained after watching this film.
October 18, 2023 at 3:22 AM
Attended a special screening of Killers of the Flower Moon tonight. Emotionally drained after watching this film.