Palestra Girl
@palestragirl.bsky.social
I love basketball. KY Wesleyan (BA), Marquette (MA), UConn (PhD). Studied literary theory, C18 and C19 lit, women’s novels. Interested in philosophy and time. Favorite band: The Kinks. Pandemic conscious.
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it's 2025 and the gangly guy who appeared on a few seasons of The Office is now our only mirror to society
December 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
it's 2025 and the gangly guy who appeared on a few seasons of The Office is now our only mirror to society
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"there's a new serif in town"
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
"there's a new serif in town"
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Hey world, maybe watch the World Cup and the Olympics on TV, yeah?
December 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Hey world, maybe watch the World Cup and the Olympics on TV, yeah?
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December 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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12.7.25 Moo Deng (Khao Kheow Open Zoo) update - in the evening~was relaxing in her white tub while her parents were busy eating, was a little bouncy, fully moisturized, and unbothered💜
December 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
12.7.25 Moo Deng (Khao Kheow Open Zoo) update - in the evening~was relaxing in her white tub while her parents were busy eating, was a little bouncy, fully moisturized, and unbothered💜
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Chocolate panda Qi Zai enjoying some pool time with his birdie friend🤎
December 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Chocolate panda Qi Zai enjoying some pool time with his birdie friend🤎
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Every time Harrison Butker misses a field goal a woman gets her PHD
December 8, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Every time Harrison Butker misses a field goal a woman gets her PHD
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Butker doinked one off the upright and everyone in KC’s stadium is booing. You very much love to see that.
December 8, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Butker doinked one off the upright and everyone in KC’s stadium is booing. You very much love to see that.
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Nothing makes me happier than when Harrison butker misses a field goal. lol. I get a sick joy from it and I will not apologize. 🤭😂
December 8, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Nothing makes me happier than when Harrison butker misses a field goal. lol. I get a sick joy from it and I will not apologize. 🤭😂
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December 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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This really is a must read for anyone in academia.
December 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This really is a must read for anyone in academia.
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This is an excellent read for middle-age #women: "Aging Out of Fucks: The Neuroscience of Why You Suddenly Can’t Pretend Anymore."
It's science!
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It's science!
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Aging Out of Fucks: The Neuroscience of Why You Suddenly Can’t Pretend Anymore
Your brain's middle finger to people-pleasing
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December 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This is an excellent read for middle-age #women: "Aging Out of Fucks: The Neuroscience of Why You Suddenly Can’t Pretend Anymore."
It's science!
substack.com/home/post/p-...
It's science!
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Found Westley snoozing behind the couch cushion. Bold move hiding from Santa’s Naughty List inspection. 🎅🐶😴
If your pet were hiding from Santa, where would they hide for a nap? #dogsofbsky #dogsofbluesky #holidayseason #christmas
If your pet were hiding from Santa, where would they hide for a nap? #dogsofbsky #dogsofbluesky #holidayseason #christmas
December 6, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Found Westley snoozing behind the couch cushion. Bold move hiding from Santa’s Naughty List inspection. 🎅🐶😴
If your pet were hiding from Santa, where would they hide for a nap? #dogsofbsky #dogsofbluesky #holidayseason #christmas
If your pet were hiding from Santa, where would they hide for a nap? #dogsofbsky #dogsofbluesky #holidayseason #christmas
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12.5.25 Moo Deng (Khao Kheow Open Zoo) update - had a hearty breakfast with mama Jonah, put her leg in the breakfast bowl, was not moisturized or bouncy, and was unbothered💜
December 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
12.5.25 Moo Deng (Khao Kheow Open Zoo) update - had a hearty breakfast with mama Jonah, put her leg in the breakfast bowl, was not moisturized or bouncy, and was unbothered💜
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FIFA is a joke. It is supposed to represent players and fans of the beautiful game, but it is corrupt organization run by a Trump sycophant. The World Cup should bring together the world in joy and celebration. Instead, FIFA is going out of its way to worship at the alter of authoritarianism.
December 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM
FIFA is a joke. It is supposed to represent players and fans of the beautiful game, but it is corrupt organization run by a Trump sycophant. The World Cup should bring together the world in joy and celebration. Instead, FIFA is going out of its way to worship at the alter of authoritarianism.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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Sale ends tomorrow. 20% off everything. I'll probably run straight into another sale but haven't decided the rate yet
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Fluf...
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Fluf...
December 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Sale ends tomorrow. 20% off everything. I'll probably run straight into another sale but haven't decided the rate yet
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Fluf...
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Fluf...
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#corgicrew
“Where’s the trust mom??!! Cannot believe you put a lid on my treat basket. Utterly betrayed!”
“Where’s the trust mom??!! Cannot believe you put a lid on my treat basket. Utterly betrayed!”
December 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
#corgicrew
“Where’s the trust mom??!! Cannot believe you put a lid on my treat basket. Utterly betrayed!”
“Where’s the trust mom??!! Cannot believe you put a lid on my treat basket. Utterly betrayed!”
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Person who actually deserves a trophy is the artist who made the FIFA peace prize trophy look like everyone in the entire world holding their head in their hands out of secondhand embarrassment
December 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Person who actually deserves a trophy is the artist who made the FIFA peace prize trophy look like everyone in the entire world holding their head in their hands out of secondhand embarrassment
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excited to award my kids the Burger King Peace Prize this weekend
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
excited to award my kids the Burger King Peace Prize this weekend
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It's a snow day for pandas so here's a look back at Bao Li and Qing Bao playing in the snow the first time I met them (1/12/25). #BaoLi #QingBao #GiantPandas #DCPandas #NationalZoo
December 5, 2025 at 10:20 AM
It's a snow day for pandas so here's a look back at Bao Li and Qing Bao playing in the snow the first time I met them (1/12/25). #BaoLi #QingBao #GiantPandas #DCPandas #NationalZoo
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Blue got his first real haircut.💙
December 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Blue got his first real haircut.💙
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Your daily Gabriel
December 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Your daily Gabriel