Paul Renfro
@renfro.bsky.social
Historian at Florida State University. Wrote STRANGER DANGER (@oxunipress.bsky.social) and THE LIFE AND DEATH OF RYAN WHITE (@uncpress.bsky.social). Writing THOSE FEARFUL DAYS and THE PASSION OF MATTHEW SHEPARD for @liveright.bsky.social / @wwnorton.com.
Crushed by Cavaliers
November 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Crushed by Cavaliers
Our widely reviled, deeply uncharismatic, and phenomenally awkward governor made the pilgrimage to Oxford, Mississippi, this weekend—possibly to encourage Lane Kiffin to become the next head coach of the Florida Gators. His visit probably didn’t have the intended effect.
November 16, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Our widely reviled, deeply uncharismatic, and phenomenally awkward governor made the pilgrimage to Oxford, Mississippi, this weekend—possibly to encourage Lane Kiffin to become the next head coach of the Florida Gators. His visit probably didn’t have the intended effect.
On my jog this morning, I inadvertently ran in the shape of Florida.
November 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
On my jog this morning, I inadvertently ran in the shape of Florida.
This shit is so exhausting and embarrassing.
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This shit is so exhausting and embarrassing.
Huey: “Did you buy this runner in Morocco? I wouldn’t have picked this one, but it’s fine, I suppose.”
November 8, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Huey: “Did you buy this runner in Morocco? I wouldn’t have picked this one, but it’s fine, I suppose.”
Let’s gooooooooooooooooooooo
November 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Let’s gooooooooooooooooooooo
Met this wonderful guy fifteen years ago today, and we’ve been madly in love ever since. We marked the occasion while vacationing in Morocco. Here’s to many more amazing trips—and many more years together.
November 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Met this wonderful guy fifteen years ago today, and we’ve been madly in love ever since. We marked the occasion while vacationing in Morocco. Here’s to many more amazing trips—and many more years together.
Spotted at the @uncpress.bsky.social booth at the Southern Historical Association meeting. Many thanks to @kathleenconti.bsky.social for snapping these photos.
November 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Spotted at the @uncpress.bsky.social booth at the Southern Historical Association meeting. Many thanks to @kathleenconti.bsky.social for snapping these photos.
Happy Green March Day (tomorrow)! This November marks fifty years since the mass demonstrations staged against Spanish colonial rule in Morocco’s Spanish Sahara province.
November 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Happy Green March Day (tomorrow)! This November marks fifty years since the mass demonstrations staged against Spanish colonial rule in Morocco’s Spanish Sahara province.
Just bought a runner from these fine gentlemen in Marrakech. Dealmaking’s a universal language, folks!
November 4, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Just bought a runner from these fine gentlemen in Marrakech. Dealmaking’s a universal language, folks!
PMR x YSL collab, Yves Saint Laurent Museum, Marrakech, Morocco
November 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
PMR x YSL collab, Yves Saint Laurent Museum, Marrakech, Morocco
Yves Saint Laurent Memorial, Marrakech, Morocco
November 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Yves Saint Laurent Memorial, Marrakech, Morocco
All the Moroccan folks are talking to me about Kaden Wetjen and the big game against Oregon on Saturday.
November 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
All the Moroccan folks are talking to me about Kaden Wetjen and the big game against Oregon on Saturday.
I visited in December 2023, and I couldn’t agree more. Enjoy!
November 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I visited in December 2023, and I couldn’t agree more. Enjoy!
Inadvertently ordered two nearly identical granola bowls at this brunch spot in Marrakech (one with labneh, the other with chia).
November 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Inadvertently ordered two nearly identical granola bowls at this brunch spot in Marrakech (one with labneh, the other with chia).
Good evening from Marrakech.
November 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Good evening from Marrakech.
Dispatches from a Berber village outside of Marrakech.
November 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Dispatches from a Berber village outside of Marrakech.
Another bootleg soccer jersey acquired abroad. (I think the locals are getting a kick out of me in an Achraf Hakimi jersey.)
October 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Another bootleg soccer jersey acquired abroad. (I think the locals are getting a kick out of me in an Achraf Hakimi jersey.)
What a lovely, vibey place! We vowed to return for lunch.
October 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
What a lovely, vibey place! We vowed to return for lunch.
Not a Ford Raptor from France in Morocco!
October 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Not a Ford Raptor from France in Morocco!