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
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.
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!
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!
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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!
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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.
We love a “snack meal,” and we love to cook, so our Super Bowl spread is always ridiculous. This year: homemade soft pretzel sticks with queso, buffalo chicken dip, jalapeño chicken sliders (SO GOOD, recipe ⬇️), and spring rolls (the raw rice paper kind) for veg. www.meatchurch.com/blogs/recipe...
Mexican Grilled Chicken
This spicy grilled chicken can be eaten plain, used in a sandwich, tacos or quesadilla. It's warm, but I wouldn't consider it too spicy.
www.meatchurch.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:36 PM
We love a “snack meal,” and we love to cook, so our Super Bowl spread is always ridiculous. This year: homemade soft pretzel sticks with queso, buffalo chicken dip, jalapeño chicken sliders (SO GOOD, recipe ⬇️), and spring rolls (the raw rice paper kind) for veg. www.meatchurch.com/blogs/recipe...
A legend. Such a loss at such a young age. Let us all teach his texts in his memory. 💛
Dr. Ernest Morrell was a legendary scholar and multifaceted leader who helped pave the way for critical English education as a practice. We express limitless gratitude for his service to NCTE and his invaluable contributions to literacy education and ELA teachers everywhere. https://bit.ly/3LYyx2W
February 7, 2026 at 3:31 AM
A legend. Such a loss at such a young age. Let us all teach his texts in his memory. 💛
Today I am grateful for Cerenia which does for this little Beans what I assume Zofran does for humans. This 15 year old+ dog has more lives than a dozen cats.
February 7, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Today I am grateful for Cerenia which does for this little Beans what I assume Zofran does for humans. This 15 year old+ dog has more lives than a dozen cats.
It has been long established that I am a basic white girl when it comes to music, so of course I enjoy Noah Kahan. The hook of that new song will not escape my head, and I do appreciate the To Kill a Mockingbird allusion in it.
February 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
It has been long established that I am a basic white girl when it comes to music, so of course I enjoy Noah Kahan. The hook of that new song will not escape my head, and I do appreciate the To Kill a Mockingbird allusion in it.
Frank caught me taking a picture of these two sleeping rump to rump. ❤️
February 6, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Frank caught me taking a picture of these two sleeping rump to rump. ❤️
Welp. It was a really uplifting 23 minutes before the mean messages started. Her emotions are not my responsibility!
Hundreds (thousands?) of dollars of therapy, and it took me all day, but I just responded to my mom in a way that was honest and boundary-setting which has (for now) gotten the response I desired. Let's call it a week, friends.
February 5, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Welp. It was a really uplifting 23 minutes before the mean messages started. Her emotions are not my responsibility!
Hundreds (thousands?) of dollars of therapy, and it took me all day, but I just responded to my mom in a way that was honest and boundary-setting which has (for now) gotten the response I desired. Let's call it a week, friends.
February 5, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Hundreds (thousands?) of dollars of therapy, and it took me all day, but I just responded to my mom in a way that was honest and boundary-setting which has (for now) gotten the response I desired. Let's call it a week, friends.
Reposted by Christy
Olympic Haiku #1
Need a Distraction?
Winter of our Discontent
Hey, Watch out for ICE!
#MilanoCortina2026
#WinterOlympics
#haiku
Need a Distraction?
Winter of our Discontent
Hey, Watch out for ICE!
#MilanoCortina2026
#WinterOlympics
#haiku
February 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Olympic Haiku #1
Need a Distraction?
Winter of our Discontent
Hey, Watch out for ICE!
#MilanoCortina2026
#WinterOlympics
#haiku
Need a Distraction?
Winter of our Discontent
Hey, Watch out for ICE!
#MilanoCortina2026
#WinterOlympics
#haiku
Fucking incredible. Incredible
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Fucking incredible. Incredible
Today ended so much gentler than it began, and for that I thank home, dogs, martinis, and stupid comedies. Amen.
February 5, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Today ended so much gentler than it began, and for that I thank home, dogs, martinis, and stupid comedies. Amen.
Getting through this day where I'm struggling by saying no to any future requests for my presence. If you need me, no you don't. Not today! Try again later!
February 4, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Getting through this day where I'm struggling by saying no to any future requests for my presence. If you need me, no you don't. Not today! Try again later!
This grief shit is not it. I kept it together while getting divorced before my first anniversary during my first year of teaching, and I can’t keep it together when a colleague asks how I’m doing now. It feels like it’s been so much longer than 11 weeks. Dumb.
February 4, 2026 at 3:10 PM
This grief shit is not it. I kept it together while getting divorced before my first anniversary during my first year of teaching, and I can’t keep it together when a colleague asks how I’m doing now. It feels like it’s been so much longer than 11 weeks. Dumb.
Reposted by Christy
This made me weepy
February 4, 2026 at 1:38 AM
This made me weepy