Katey Denney
@kateyd.bsky.social
History PhD student at SMU/conduit for nonsense and chaos
Damn, do you ever just feel like you’re an after-thought to most people? It sucks.
June 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Damn, do you ever just feel like you’re an after-thought to most people? It sucks.
If you ever want to humble yourself, just read the old fanfiction you used to write 🥴
December 29, 2024 at 6:54 PM
If you ever want to humble yourself, just read the old fanfiction you used to write 🥴
I survived my first semester in my PhD program with two B+ grades and an A- so I’m gonna call that a win
December 21, 2024 at 8:07 PM
I survived my first semester in my PhD program with two B+ grades and an A- so I’m gonna call that a win
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Historiographical papers are a test of endurance.
December 11, 2024 at 1:49 AM
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Historiographical papers are a test of endurance.
PhD earning influencers. I am BEGGING you. Stop tryna sell me on AI shit. I refuse to even consider it. Give me tips that don’t remove my ability to think critically. For the love of god.
November 23, 2024 at 8:49 AM
PhD earning influencers. I am BEGGING you. Stop tryna sell me on AI shit. I refuse to even consider it. Give me tips that don’t remove my ability to think critically. For the love of god.
Let’s add POTS and at least two possible sleep disorders to the chaotic life that is grad school 😬
November 22, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Let’s add POTS and at least two possible sleep disorders to the chaotic life that is grad school 😬
This week: I’ve been fired, had a meltdown, questioned my abilities and purpose as a scholar, questioned whether I’m good enough to be in grad school, and found out my cat is a nudist. It’s only Monday night.
November 12, 2024 at 12:43 AM
This week: I’ve been fired, had a meltdown, questioned my abilities and purpose as a scholar, questioned whether I’m good enough to be in grad school, and found out my cat is a nudist. It’s only Monday night.
Sometimes you just need to try explaining your potential research in writing in order to figure out WHAT you’re hoping to research.
October 8, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Sometimes you just need to try explaining your potential research in writing in order to figure out WHAT you’re hoping to research.
I’m not caffeinated enough to process history today, but I shall try
October 2, 2024 at 10:23 PM
I’m not caffeinated enough to process history today, but I shall try
Reposted by Katey Denney
Historians: check this out not only for the CFP for next year’s ATxH conference, but also for the new Journal of Texas History. So exciting to see all of this taking shape.
www.alliancefortexashistory.org
www.alliancefortexashistory.org
Alliance for Texas History
www.alliancefortexashistory.org
October 2, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Historians: check this out not only for the CFP for next year’s ATxH conference, but also for the new Journal of Texas History. So exciting to see all of this taking shape.
www.alliancefortexashistory.org
www.alliancefortexashistory.org
The discussion I just attended on current presidential candidates and their domestic policy was laughable at best
October 1, 2024 at 3:11 AM
The discussion I just attended on current presidential candidates and their domestic policy was laughable at best
My biggest stressor lately was whether or not I could pass my language exam for my program. Just found out I passed! Next stressor (2 years out): comps.
September 30, 2024 at 4:21 PM
My biggest stressor lately was whether or not I could pass my language exam for my program. Just found out I passed! Next stressor (2 years out): comps.
Just took my language exam. Here’s hoping I passed and won’t have to do it again
September 26, 2024 at 5:40 PM
Just took my language exam. Here’s hoping I passed and won’t have to do it again
Reposted by Katey Denney
Don't forget to leave milk and cookies out tonight for Earth, Wind, and Fire.
September 21, 2024 at 2:17 AM
Don't forget to leave milk and cookies out tonight for Earth, Wind, and Fire.
Honestly, none of it was really good
September 21, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Honestly, none of it was really good
Reposted by Katey Denney
Today, the AHA published a major report with findings from the most comprehensive study of secondary US history education undertaken in the 21st century. The AHA did not find indoctrination, politicization, or classroom malpractice. (1/10) www.historians.org/teaching-lea... 🗃️
American Lesson Plan | American Historical Association
American Lesson Plan: Teaching US History in Secondary Schools reports on insights gathered during a two-year exploration of secondary US history education.
www.historians.org
September 19, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Today, the AHA published a major report with findings from the most comprehensive study of secondary US history education undertaken in the 21st century. The AHA did not find indoctrination, politicization, or classroom malpractice. (1/10) www.historians.org/teaching-lea... 🗃️
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #9,641,658!
September 18, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #9,641,658!
It is too damn hot to be walking a mile lugging books and beverages, but here I am
September 18, 2024 at 6:01 PM
It is too damn hot to be walking a mile lugging books and beverages, but here I am
This is NOT the same brain I devoured 800 page books in 2 days with and it shows
September 11, 2024 at 12:17 AM
This is NOT the same brain I devoured 800 page books in 2 days with and it shows
Aaaaand I just spilled half my soup all over myself. Friggin Mondays…
September 10, 2024 at 1:14 AM
Aaaaand I just spilled half my soup all over myself. Friggin Mondays…
Started my PhD program. I’m reviving my series “shit my professors say out of context.” Today’s snippet: early Virginia was basically a frat house.
September 10, 2024 at 1:04 AM
Started my PhD program. I’m reviving my series “shit my professors say out of context.” Today’s snippet: early Virginia was basically a frat house.