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T. Mark Montoya
@tmarkm.bsky.social
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Associate Dean, Prof, & Teaching Fellow @ Northern Arizona Uni | Association for Borderlands Studies Past Prez | Views=Mine | NM/AZ | FirstGen | Margaritas
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · 29d
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.
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Jul 7
Apparently, I have been mispronouncing "cavern" and hence "tavern" incorrectly my whole life. Cav-ern not Cav-ren. 🤔
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Jun 26
I planned to write during the month of June. Apparently, the month of June started today. #AcademicBluesky
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Jun 11
#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!
The Beach Boys - Sail On, Sailor (Visualizer)
YouTube video by TheBeachBoysVEVO
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · May 28
The problem with making guacamole for my fajitas, is eating all the said guacamole before my other food is ready
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Apr 22
I say you can be the President / I'd rather be the Pope
-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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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Apr 9
Okay, I'm trying again to re-engage with Bluesky. Hello peoples!
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Apr 9
Happy birthday to Maya! You are 10 today and are still the goodest, biggest, bestest girl! #DogsOfBluesky
A photo of a furry black dog sitting and looking toward the camera
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Mar 29
That awkward moment when you order food delivery for two, and they bring you utensils for six.
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Leo Herrera @herreraimages.bsky.social · Mar 27
Only people are illegal. This country’s immigration hypocrisy is undeniable.
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Mar 28
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! 😂
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Mar 12
*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
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Mar 9
Happy caturday, here’s a picture of my dog in a cone
A black dog wearing a cone
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Mar 7
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
A selfie of me with snow in the background
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Mar 7
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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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Mar 6
Stocked up on my agave spirits (tequila & mezcal) because I needs margaritas and because prices will continue to increase.
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Mar 2
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
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Feb 27
Wait, what?!
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Feb 26
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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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Feb 26
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!
A closeup photo of my Dad.
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Feb 25
Finally got my copy! Here’s another piece no one will ever read, but read it now before it’s banned.
A photo of the book “Walled: Barriers, Migration, and Resistance in the US-Mexico Borderlands” and a photo of my chapter
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Feb 24
...and then I proceed to email myself a few things so that "I won't forget."
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Feb 24
I've narrowed my emails down to four! Please, everyone, don't email me after I post this. 😛
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Feb 22
NOTE 1: you need a good, additive-free tequila. *NOTE 2: expensive tequila doesn't always mean good tequila. *NOTE 3: stay away from celebrity brands
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T. Mark Montoya @tmarkm.bsky.social · Feb 22
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, add a good amount of ice, and shake vigorously. “Dirty dump” or strain over a (optional) salt-rimmed glass of your choice over additional/fresh ice. Garnish with lime or another citrus wedge/wheel.
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