T. Mark Montoya
@tmarkm.bsky.social
Associate Dean, Prof, & Teaching Fellow @ Northern Arizona Uni | Association for Borderlands Studies Past Prez | Views=Mine | NM/AZ | FirstGen | Margaritas
2day is #NationalFirstGenDay, honoring journeys of those who are 1st to pursue #highered.
As a #firstgen college/high school graduate, I carry w/ me the hopes of my family. Each step was paved w/ their hard work.
Ur path may be challenging, but ur determination is inspiring. Keep going!
As a #firstgen college/high school graduate, I carry w/ me the hopes of my family. Each step was paved w/ their hard work.
Ur path may be challenging, but ur determination is inspiring. Keep going!
November 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
2day is #NationalFirstGenDay, honoring journeys of those who are 1st to pursue #highered.
As a #firstgen college/high school graduate, I carry w/ me the hopes of my family. Each step was paved w/ their hard work.
Ur path may be challenging, but ur determination is inspiring. Keep going!
As a #firstgen college/high school graduate, I carry w/ me the hopes of my family. Each step was paved w/ their hard work.
Ur path may be challenging, but ur determination is inspiring. Keep going!
Today is #CustodianAppreciationDay.
I’m the son of a custodian. My dad worked long hours, starting before the sun came up & finishing after everyone else had gone home.
Custodians do more than clean. They create safe, welcoming environments. They show up, day after day, with resilience & grace.
I’m the son of a custodian. My dad worked long hours, starting before the sun came up & finishing after everyone else had gone home.
Custodians do more than clean. They create safe, welcoming environments. They show up, day after day, with resilience & grace.
October 2, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Today is #CustodianAppreciationDay.
I’m the son of a custodian. My dad worked long hours, starting before the sun came up & finishing after everyone else had gone home.
Custodians do more than clean. They create safe, welcoming environments. They show up, day after day, with resilience & grace.
I’m the son of a custodian. My dad worked long hours, starting before the sun came up & finishing after everyone else had gone home.
Custodians do more than clean. They create safe, welcoming environments. They show up, day after day, with resilience & grace.
Apparently, I have been mispronouncing "cavern" and hence "tavern" incorrectly my whole life. Cav-ern not Cav-ren. 🤔
July 7, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Apparently, I have been mispronouncing "cavern" and hence "tavern" incorrectly my whole life. Cav-ern not Cav-ren. 🤔
I planned to write during the month of June. Apparently, the month of June started today. #AcademicBluesky
June 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
I planned to write during the month of June. Apparently, the month of June started today. #AcademicBluesky
#BrianWilson of the #BeachBoys wrote some of the best pop songs of all time. Here is one of my favorites: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7O_...
Sail on, Brian!
Sail on, Brian!
The Beach Boys - Sail On, Sailor (Visualizer)
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June 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
#BrianWilson of the #BeachBoys wrote some of the best pop songs of all time. Here is one of my favorites: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7O_...
Sail on, Brian!
Sail on, Brian!
The problem with making guacamole for my fajitas, is eating all the said guacamole before my other food is ready
May 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
The problem with making guacamole for my fajitas, is eating all the said guacamole before my other food is ready
I say you can be the President / I'd rather be the Pope
-Prince, 1993
-Prince, 1993
a black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie .
Alt: A GIF of Prince giving a funny, disapproving look
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April 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I say you can be the President / I'd rather be the Pope
-Prince, 1993
-Prince, 1993
Okay, I'm trying again to re-engage with Bluesky. Hello peoples!
April 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Okay, I'm trying again to re-engage with Bluesky. Hello peoples!
Happy birthday to Maya! You are 10 today and are still the goodest, biggest, bestest girl! #DogsOfBluesky
April 9, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Happy birthday to Maya! You are 10 today and are still the goodest, biggest, bestest girl! #DogsOfBluesky
That awkward moment when you order food delivery for two, and they bring you utensils for six.
March 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
That awkward moment when you order food delivery for two, and they bring you utensils for six.
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Only people are illegal. This country’s immigration hypocrisy is undeniable.
March 27, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Only people are illegal. This country’s immigration hypocrisy is undeniable.
I was getting ready for a tour for new 1st-year students when two people sat down. I asked if they were in the right spot since my tours usually come en masse. Turns out, they were there for a lecture but showed me the flyer – they were a whole month early! 😂
March 28, 2025 at 1:37 AM
I was getting ready for a tour for new 1st-year students when two people sat down. I asked if they were in the right spot since my tours usually come en masse. Turns out, they were there for a lecture but showed me the flyer – they were a whole month early! 😂
*URGENT PLEA* We need your help to continue funding our local (Northern Arizona) DREAMers. While we currently have $1,006.44 in our account, this will only fund 1 more person (each reapp costs $605). Plz consider donating, & if you cannot donate, plz share! Thank you. gofund.me/70dd3bcd #DACA
March 12, 2025 at 2:20 AM
*URGENT PLEA* We need your help to continue funding our local (Northern Arizona) DREAMers. While we currently have $1,006.44 in our account, this will only fund 1 more person (each reapp costs $605). Plz consider donating, & if you cannot donate, plz share! Thank you. gofund.me/70dd3bcd #DACA
Happy caturday, here’s a picture of my dog in a cone
March 9, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Happy caturday, here’s a picture of my dog in a cone
On the Friday before Spring Break and on what should have been a snow day, I’m here in the building with our beloved custodians. #CustodiansOfStudentSuccess
March 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
On the Friday before Spring Break and on what should have been a snow day, I’m here in the building with our beloved custodians. #CustodiansOfStudentSuccess
Like some little kid, I'm praying for a snow day tomorrow.
a man and a woman praying with the words please please please snl on the bottom
Alt: SNL sketch of a man (Fred Armisen) and a woman (Kristen Wiig) praying with the words please please please snl on the bottom
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March 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Like some little kid, I'm praying for a snow day tomorrow.
Stocked up on my agave spirits (tequila & mezcal) because I needs margaritas and because prices will continue to increase.
March 6, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Stocked up on my agave spirits (tequila & mezcal) because I needs margaritas and because prices will continue to increase.
Can we all agree it's OK to switch an in-person meeting to Zoom, but not OK to switch a Zoom meeting to in-person? #AcademicSky
March 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Can we all agree it's OK to switch an in-person meeting to Zoom, but not OK to switch a Zoom meeting to in-person? #AcademicSky
I just submitted a "revise & resubmit" that asked for Chicago Style, and now I want a deep-dish pizza.
a pizza with a slice taken out of it is on a plate
Alt: a deep-dish pizza with a cheesy slice taken out
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February 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
I just submitted a "revise & resubmit" that asked for Chicago Style, and now I want a deep-dish pizza.
I saw a butterfly on my run today. Today is the 19th anniversary of my Dad's passing. There aren't supposed to be butterflies in February in Flagstaff, but I saw one today!
February 26, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I saw a butterfly on my run today. Today is the 19th anniversary of my Dad's passing. There aren't supposed to be butterflies in February in Flagstaff, but I saw one today!
Finally got my copy! Here’s another piece no one will ever read, but read it now before it’s banned.
February 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Finally got my copy! Here’s another piece no one will ever read, but read it now before it’s banned.
I've narrowed my emails down to four! Please, everyone, don't email me after I post this. 😛
February 24, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I've narrowed my emails down to four! Please, everyone, don't email me after I post this. 😛
HAPPY NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY!
1.5oz blanco tequila
.75oz orange liqueur (eg orange curaçao or triple sec)
Juice from 1 whole squeezed lime
.25oz agave nectar or simple (more/less depending on preference)
1.5oz blanco tequila
.75oz orange liqueur (eg orange curaçao or triple sec)
Juice from 1 whole squeezed lime
.25oz agave nectar or simple (more/less depending on preference)
February 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
HAPPY NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY!
1.5oz blanco tequila
.75oz orange liqueur (eg orange curaçao or triple sec)
Juice from 1 whole squeezed lime
.25oz agave nectar or simple (more/less depending on preference)
1.5oz blanco tequila
.75oz orange liqueur (eg orange curaçao or triple sec)
Juice from 1 whole squeezed lime
.25oz agave nectar or simple (more/less depending on preference)
Happy National Margarita Day Eve, for all those who celebrate! Don’t forget to leave some tequila out for your favorite mixologist.
February 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Happy National Margarita Day Eve, for all those who celebrate! Don’t forget to leave some tequila out for your favorite mixologist.
I may or may have not had two margaritas this evening.
February 21, 2025 at 2:17 AM
I may or may have not had two margaritas this evening.