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kayall.bsky.social
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@kayall.bsky.social
Writing Center director, knitter and crocheter, lap swimmer, parent, frequent napper, snuggler of animals, upstate NYer. In love with my husband. Knows how pronouns function. She/her.
Having watched both Spirited and the Muppets Christmas Carol in one day, I choose to imagine Tracy Morgan’s personality in that Muppet.
December 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
speculated that DeRuiter is trying to balance “popular” and “academic” writing. I’m curious about how DeRuiter and her editor negotiated those issues.

If I were feeling cheeky, I’d tag @everywhereist.bsky.social and ask her to weigh in. :)
September 1, 2025 at 11:32 PM
That’s a great question, Kate! That didn’t come up in our class discussion. But if it had (or if I’d taken the conversation this direction), I suppose I would have talked about generic conventions for citation. I would’ve pointed to the bibliography in the back and
September 1, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I teach it to my college students, too! It’s a delight every time.

This spring, I added the “Paying the Price” chapter from If You Can’t Take the Heat. My students got a lot out of it (and cited it in their essays).
August 20, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I love your books! And I love your political presence on social media. I’m so proud of you.
July 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
I saw this and thought “this is what BlueSky needs more of!”
April 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I have the same sweatshirt! ❤️
April 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I’ll give you that. :)
April 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
But a lot of those trans people have cis parents that would do anything to protect them. 🏳️‍⚧️
April 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Also, that T-shirt is ignorant nonsense.
April 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Yes! How can we have economic stability when a significant percentage of our people are denied marriage equality, job security, and the ability to determine their own future?
April 5, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Love EW! She’s the best.
April 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
It did my heart good to see #CoryBooker take a stand.
April 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Jessie’s squirrel?
March 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
No.
I’m one of your constituents, and I’m furious that you are rolling over like this. We have given you power. You owe it to us to fight back.
March 14, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Add one! Here are the guidelines for an article on a living person: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikiped...
I’ve just started editing Wikipedia as a teaching project, and it’s fascinating!
Wikipedia:Biographies of living persons - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
February 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM