Christy
@mizphd.bsky.social
Reader, writer, academic. I love books and pop culture and teaching. Half-formed opinions are my own. I live in a constant state of mortification. She/her
(I did ziptie the shit out of some stuff, though, so I’m sure that’ll be fine)
February 14, 2026 at 4:14 AM
(I did ziptie the shit out of some stuff, though, so I’m sure that’ll be fine)
I spent much of the day helping my mom with chores. It should be widely know that I—an academic—do not have the skill set to fix the house issues that my very handy dad neglected long before he was sick. I can diagram some sentences or bake some bread. That’s really all I got.
February 14, 2026 at 4:11 AM
I spent much of the day helping my mom with chores. It should be widely know that I—an academic—do not have the skill set to fix the house issues that my very handy dad neglected long before he was sick. I can diagram some sentences or bake some bread. That’s really all I got.
I am not stable enough re: grief for that ending!
February 14, 2026 at 2:14 AM
I am not stable enough re: grief for that ending!
We don’t get Monday off and I have sads about it but I do have a weekend ahead with only fun errands with my favorite person and then we’re going to make a nice dinner tomorrow, so I can’t really complain!
February 14, 2026 at 12:04 AM
We don’t get Monday off and I have sads about it but I do have a weekend ahead with only fun errands with my favorite person and then we’re going to make a nice dinner tomorrow, so I can’t really complain!
Took a minute to visit grandma, grandpa, and dad on this sunny day. Cemeteries are such peaceful and curious places—a good reminder that folks put their spouse, kids, and sometimes hobbies on their headstones but never their titles or jobs.
February 13, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Took a minute to visit grandma, grandpa, and dad on this sunny day. Cemeteries are such peaceful and curious places—a good reminder that folks put their spouse, kids, and sometimes hobbies on their headstones but never their titles or jobs.
Oh man, my friends will be PETTY, and it’s maybe the only thing keeping me going. My therapist says it’s ok to be petty as long as both parties are on board. (Also, I’m so happy for you and to deserve it tenfold)
February 13, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Oh man, my friends will be PETTY, and it’s maybe the only thing keeping me going. My therapist says it’s ok to be petty as long as both parties are on board. (Also, I’m so happy for you and to deserve it tenfold)
Jesus Christ. This has been a WEEK, and The Pitt added emotional insult to injury.
February 13, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Jesus Christ. This has been a WEEK, and The Pitt added emotional insult to injury.
Thank you! I love this new hobby way too much
February 11, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Thank you! I love this new hobby way too much
Thank you! It was fun but I got hand cramps from so many damn roses
February 11, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Thank you! It was fun but I got hand cramps from so many damn roses
Thank you! I learned so much with each new pattern!
February 11, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Thank you! I learned so much with each new pattern!
The Galentine’s and Easter collections are finished. I’ve moved on to making a pencil pouch for a bookish friend.
February 11, 2026 at 3:28 AM
The Galentine’s and Easter collections are finished. I’ve moved on to making a pencil pouch for a bookish friend.
We got it figured out! Now, let's all cross our fingers for her kid's team who has, I hear, a formidable opponent ahead.
Trying to improve my mood by finagling a plan for one of my doc students to watch her kid play in the basketball semifinals AND present at tomorrow night's doctoral seminar. There will be no mom guilt on my watch!
February 10, 2026 at 6:21 PM
We got it figured out! Now, let's all cross our fingers for her kid's team who has, I hear, a formidable opponent ahead.
My way to be a woman's woman is to not have kids but to fight fiercely for moms to have all the opportunities in the world AND feel like good moms.
Trying to improve my mood by finagling a plan for one of my doc students to watch her kid play in the basketball semifinals AND present at tomorrow night's doctoral seminar. There will be no mom guilt on my watch!
February 10, 2026 at 4:13 PM
My way to be a woman's woman is to not have kids but to fight fiercely for moms to have all the opportunities in the world AND feel like good moms.
Trying to improve my mood by finagling a plan for one of my doc students to watch her kid play in the basketball semifinals AND present at tomorrow night's doctoral seminar. There will be no mom guilt on my watch!
February 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Trying to improve my mood by finagling a plan for one of my doc students to watch her kid play in the basketball semifinals AND present at tomorrow night's doctoral seminar. There will be no mom guilt on my watch!
My villain-making moment will perhaps be today's intersection of starting a standing meeting ELEVEN MINUTES late because folks showed up late and being locked in my office on Zoom while the HEAT IS BLASTING even though it's 50 degrees outside.
February 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
My villain-making moment will perhaps be today's intersection of starting a standing meeting ELEVEN MINUTES late because folks showed up late and being locked in my office on Zoom while the HEAT IS BLASTING even though it's 50 degrees outside.
I bought this little black dog a bone a size too big and he loves it. Big dog at heart!
February 10, 2026 at 3:16 AM
I bought this little black dog a bone a size too big and he loves it. Big dog at heart!
Oh yes. I actually call ours a “demand bell” because the black dog uses it at such but the blonde one usually has to actually potty when she uses it.
February 10, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Oh yes. I actually call ours a “demand bell” because the black dog uses it at such but the blonde one usually has to actually potty when she uses it.
So smart and adaptive, these dogs
February 10, 2026 at 1:25 AM
So smart and adaptive, these dogs
It’s absolute bullshit that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks because Beans learned the glory of dog beds (after sleeping in a kennel and then on us) at 12, and she’s figured out to ring the “may I please go outside” bell at 15. Bad bitch Beans!
Picture tax:
Picture tax:
February 10, 2026 at 1:10 AM
It’s absolute bullshit that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks because Beans learned the glory of dog beds (after sleeping in a kennel and then on us) at 12, and she’s figured out to ring the “may I please go outside” bell at 15. Bad bitch Beans!
Picture tax:
Picture tax:
I’m 70% pretzel and 30% veggie. So full.
February 9, 2026 at 2:39 AM
I’m 70% pretzel and 30% veggie. So full.
Someone check in with the white conservatives. Did they hate it? Because that’s the only thing that could make me love it more.
February 9, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Someone check in with the white conservatives. Did they hate it? Because that’s the only thing that could make me love it more.
Thank you! I’m pleased
February 9, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Thank you! I’m pleased
Pretty pretty tasty. Served with peanut sauce and sweet chili sauce.
February 9, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Pretty pretty tasty. Served with peanut sauce and sweet chili sauce.