This.

In case anyone needs a timeline cleanse, here’s a disgruntled border collie cosplaying as the grinch.

I’m fine. I’m fine. This is fine. It’s fine.

Not pictured; a few danger noodles 🐍, brilliant 🍁, and the actual top of the peak.

As an animal historian, I think a fair bit about the animals in our lives, including the emotional attachments we form with other species. In that note, look at how cute my dogs are! (Shameless, I know)

Find the border collie on my run today. Looking at the mountain I’ll be skiing this winter 😁

Doggos outside in the mountains during a run

In the midst of *waves hand at the many dumpster fires* just letting folks know some good news. I’m so excited and honored to start as an assistant professor this fall!

I took the dogs into woods to avoid the fireworks. I think they approved.

A group of magpies fight over this tree every evening. It feels very much like a soap opera.

Sharing some pics from my #aseh2024 presentation-makes me really nostalgic for the Frank Church Wilderness.

The Spotify wrapped series always strikes me as a little odd but I also enjoy reviewing the data. Also, I’ve always wondered what Spotify does with the data and if/how they are archiving.

In case you need a timeline cleanse or nature break.

Headed into the literal wilderness tomorrow to teach American Environmental History. I’ve been thinking a lot today about what skills and content we actually teach as historians and meeting students where they are. Place matters, on many levels.

As per Internet etiquette followed for generations, here are some cute doggos.