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Betsy Schlabach
@schlabetsy.bsky.social
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History professor at a SLAC. Midwesterner. Author of Dream Books and Gamblers (UIP 2022) and Along the Streets of Bronzeville (UIP 2013). Sports fan. Mom. Usually reading and writing stuff about Chicago or New Orleans.
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He wants pets during dinner. It’s his world and we merely live in it.
Large and long tabby cat with white belly lounges in his back demanding belly rubs on a hardwood floor while his servants eat dinner.
November 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Fall in Wisconsin wins.
Wooden walkway through fall foliage. Covered in yellow and brown leaves. Grassy clearing ahead.
October 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Great athletes. Great game.
Wisconsin badger volleyball court. Jumbotron hovers over the players being awesome below.
October 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Harry says I hope things get better soon!
Brown tabby cat with white belly laying on its back on a red paisley carpet.
October 1, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Friend hype post. Found @jodylynnallen.bsky.social new book at the UVA booth. It’s fabulous. I’m so happy for you.
Book titled Roses in December by Dr. Jody Lynn Allen. Photograph of school children at top with title against yellow background.
September 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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It’s conference season. Warmer down here for sure.
Mural in downtown Atlanta depicting the skyline. Blues, turquoise, and pink yellow skies. “Atlanta” in foreground.
September 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Our term starts tomorrow. Blahhhhhhh.
Black and white cartoon of man and woman walking down an urban street about to turn a corner. Woman says to man “my desire to be well informed is currently at odds with my desire to remain sane.”
September 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Tis the season. I love to see them lose.
Gray t shirt with maroon text “an Ohio state university.”
August 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Oh the life of a barn dog. This dog was so happy!
Brown and white dog lounging in a sandy riding arena.
July 3, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Happy Monday.
Beam of light shining on an orange cat that sits alone on a gray sidewalk.
June 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Sleeping while the thunderstorm rolls in.
Gray tabby cat sleeping on a striped cushion on top of a window seat. Orange pillow in background.
June 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Today I won our University’s award for excellence in scholarship. It feels great. My family was there to celebrate with me.
Award certificate for excellence in scholarship on a white piece of paper.
June 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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Peonies, I think?
Flowers with green leaves and mulch in background. Possible pink and white peonies.
June 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Painting of a young white woman in a black dress sitting on a red sofa with text reading “I’m giving it my almost.”
June 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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I don’t know what this flower is called but I walk by it everyday on the way to work.
Puffy and spikey purple flower, large round puffs of deep purple.
June 1, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Spent some time at our local cat cafe. Meet Edna and Tom. We didn’t take them home but they were clearly in charge.
Black and white cat with gold eyes sitting on a gray and black diamond carpet. Gray and white cat peeks out of a tunnel. Tunnel has white stars and moons on a gray background.
May 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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My spring flowers.
Yellow and red tulips bordered by stones. Home in the background with white siding.
May 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Spring flowers.
An image of a wooded path with blue flowers on the right side of the trail. Close up of a blue flower with green leaves in the background.
May 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Hi Gonzo!
White, brown, and black tabby cat lounging in the sun. Focus on white paws.
April 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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I found a peaceful corner at #OAH2025.
View of the Chicago river east bound. Bordered by trees and skyscrapers. Light blueish green water. Lots of sun.
April 4, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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A beautiful Chicago sunset. I’m trying not to think about those tariffs.
Sunset in downtown Chicago with pinks and yellows. Wet pavement and city streets.
April 3, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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He found a pal.
Two tabby cats sleeping face to face, whiskers splayed across each others faces.
March 29, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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I can’t handle how adorable this cat is.
Brown and white tabby cat snoozing on a white blanket.
March 26, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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He’s my helper.
February 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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If you’re in sports this is the campus for you.
Football stadium in background with brick sidewalk in foreground at Louisiana State University. Gray skies.
February 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM