Patrick Clarkin
@patrickclarkin.bsky.social
He/him
UMass Boston biological anthropologist. Ph.D. War and health, growth, embodiment, DOHaD, refugees. Binghamton grad. Child of PVD.
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UMass Boston biological anthropologist. Ph.D. War and health, growth, embodiment, DOHaD, refugees. Binghamton grad. Child of PVD.
kevishere.com
The plan to Laotian-ize the office continues.
November 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The plan to Laotian-ize the office continues.
Getting this vibe.
November 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Getting this vibe.
Went outside today.
October 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Went outside today.
Good crowd. Will be interesting to see estimates later.
October 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Good crowd. Will be interesting to see estimates later.
I know this doesn’t matter much in the grand scheme of things, but sports are a needed distraction for me now. Red Sox Yankees is the best distraction.
September 29, 2025 at 1:20 AM
I know this doesn’t matter much in the grand scheme of things, but sports are a needed distraction for me now. Red Sox Yankees is the best distraction.
September 26, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I always thought it was odd to take credit for others’ achievements. Whatever people think of Steve Jobs, I think this hit the right tone:
September 22, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I always thought it was odd to take credit for others’ achievements. Whatever people think of Steve Jobs, I think this hit the right tone:
“There's a saying that goes ‘People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.’ How about ‘Nobody should throw stones.’ That's just crappy behavior.
My policy is: "No stone throwing regardless of housing situation."
—Demetri Martin
My policy is: "No stone throwing regardless of housing situation."
—Demetri Martin
September 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“There's a saying that goes ‘People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.’ How about ‘Nobody should throw stones.’ That's just crappy behavior.
My policy is: "No stone throwing regardless of housing situation."
—Demetri Martin
My policy is: "No stone throwing regardless of housing situation."
—Demetri Martin
The world is beautiful, in spite of everything.
September 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The world is beautiful, in spite of everything.
“Nearly every government that goes to war underestimates its duration, neglects to tally all the costs, and overestimates the political objectives that can be accomplished by the use of brute force.”
– The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs
kevishere.com/2019/03/24/r...
– The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs
kevishere.com/2019/03/24/r...
September 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
“Nearly every government that goes to war underestimates its duration, neglects to tally all the costs, and overestimates the political objectives that can be accomplished by the use of brute force.”
– The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs
kevishere.com/2019/03/24/r...
– The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs
kevishere.com/2019/03/24/r...
On a brighter note, I got an ovation in a sports arena last night.
Not for any athletic feat. And I wasn’t alone. It was faculty appreciation day. Still, it was nice.
Not for any athletic feat. And I wasn’t alone. It was faculty appreciation day. Still, it was nice.
September 11, 2025 at 11:09 AM
On a brighter note, I got an ovation in a sports arena last night.
Not for any athletic feat. And I wasn’t alone. It was faculty appreciation day. Still, it was nice.
Not for any athletic feat. And I wasn’t alone. It was faculty appreciation day. Still, it was nice.
With more light
September 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
With more light
Boston from above. Not my normal view.
September 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Boston from above. Not my normal view.
Tranquil South Station in Boston. No need for a federal takeover or military presence.
September 5, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Tranquil South Station in Boston. No need for a federal takeover or military presence.
Wrote 45 emails today.
September 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Wrote 45 emails today.
Went outside today.
August 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Went outside today.
The mass shooting in Minnesota today has led to an increase in hateful rhetoric. As a reminder, the Secret Service reported that 96% of mass shooters in the US from 2016-20 were male. Just 2% were transgender.
www.secretservice.gov/sites/defaul...
www.secretservice.gov/sites/defaul...
August 27, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The mass shooting in Minnesota today has led to an increase in hateful rhetoric. As a reminder, the Secret Service reported that 96% of mass shooters in the US from 2016-20 were male. Just 2% were transgender.
www.secretservice.gov/sites/defaul...
www.secretservice.gov/sites/defaul...