Valerie Deacon
@valeriedeacon.bsky.social
Historian of Modern France, the extreme-right, and the French Resistance. Working in curriculum development (teaching and learning spaces) and student success at TMU. Parent of a very sassy young child.
I recently learned (or re-learned?) that the dot over the "i" and "j" is called a tittle and, ever since, my days have become 100 percent more whimsical.
December 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I recently learned (or re-learned?) that the dot over the "i" and "j" is called a tittle and, ever since, my days have become 100 percent more whimsical.
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Pro-wrestling legend Mick Foley announced this morning that he's parting ways with WWE over the organization's "close relationship with Donald Trump," saying the president's "incredibly cruel comments in the wake of Rob Reiner’s death is the final straw for me."
December 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Pro-wrestling legend Mick Foley announced this morning that he's parting ways with WWE over the organization's "close relationship with Donald Trump," saying the president's "incredibly cruel comments in the wake of Rob Reiner’s death is the final straw for me."
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Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
December 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Praying for his full & speedy recovery.
And so deeply inspired by his example.
Dave Grohl sucks, his music is terrible, and this news, while new to me, is not at all surprising.
It's good to re-up this for World AIDS day. If you don't know the whole story I'd recommend reading the thread. It really sucks that Grohl and the band have been allowed to sweep this under the rug, because their support had real, significant consequences.
I don't think I've ever talked on Bluesky about why I hate the Foo Fighters and Dave Grohl.
Don't read any further unless you're prepared for uncomfortable truths about the "Nicest Guy in Rock", and his very substantial body count & subsequent cover-up.
Don't read any further unless you're prepared for uncomfortable truths about the "Nicest Guy in Rock", and his very substantial body count & subsequent cover-up.
December 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Dave Grohl sucks, his music is terrible, and this news, while new to me, is not at all surprising.
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1.This is not the only known example we know of ChatGPT cheering on a vulnerable young person to die by suicide, this time it is a recent Texas A&M grad
2. Every single university that has invited OpenAI into our midst should be asked to account for their choices.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
2. Every single university that has invited OpenAI into our midst should be asked to account for their choices.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
1.This is not the only known example we know of ChatGPT cheering on a vulnerable young person to die by suicide, this time it is a recent Texas A&M grad
2. Every single university that has invited OpenAI into our midst should be asked to account for their choices.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
2. Every single university that has invited OpenAI into our midst should be asked to account for their choices.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
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This is nightmare fuel for those struggling with their mental health, especially children.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
This is nightmare fuel for those struggling with their mental health, especially children.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
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This…is frickin’ good.
I knew it would take less than a day for a tiktok dj to make something.
November 6, 2025 at 1:46 AM
This…is frickin’ good.
Woo! Congratulations NYC. What amazing news.
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Woo! Congratulations NYC. What amazing news.
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New awareness campaign
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New awareness campaign
I'm so tired, but my heart is literally pounding. This game is bananas.
November 2, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I'm so tired, but my heart is literally pounding. This game is bananas.
Love, love Yesavage. Someone described his pitching as "changing a lightbulb on a rickety ladder" and it is so true!
November 2, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Love, love Yesavage. Someone described his pitching as "changing a lightbulb on a rickety ladder" and it is so true!
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knocked the ball and ohtani outta the park
November 2, 2025 at 1:04 AM
knocked the ball and ohtani outta the park
Holy! Bo Bichette 🎉🎉🎉
November 2, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Holy! Bo Bichette 🎉🎉🎉
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Everyone at the International Society for First World War Studies is greatly saddened to hear about the passing of Dr Tim Cook.
www.warmuseum.ca/news-release...
www.warmuseum.ca/news-release...
War Museum announces passing of Chief Historian, Dr. Tim Cook | Canadian War Museum
www.warmuseum.ca
October 26, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Everyone at the International Society for First World War Studies is greatly saddened to hear about the passing of Dr Tim Cook.
www.warmuseum.ca/news-release...
www.warmuseum.ca/news-release...
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the last time a World Series game was played at SkyDome in Toronto, it was in 1993 against the Phillies and their catcher was Darren Daulton. Later, his Phillies teammate, Gary Varsho, named his son after Daulton, and Daulton Varsho just homered for the Blue Jays at SkyDome in the World Series
October 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
the last time a World Series game was played at SkyDome in Toronto, it was in 1993 against the Phillies and their catcher was Darren Daulton. Later, his Phillies teammate, Gary Varsho, named his son after Daulton, and Daulton Varsho just homered for the Blue Jays at SkyDome in the World Series
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Proud papa moment: my son J published a letter in the @nytimes.com today (in print tomorrow) on the need to think our definitions of autism.
October 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Proud papa moment: my son J published a letter in the @nytimes.com today (in print tomorrow) on the need to think our definitions of autism.
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"a test"? you mean...a violation?
October 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"a test"? you mean...a violation?
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Tom Morello not only has a social sciences degree from Harvard, his great-uncle was also JOMO KENYATTA
seems like a non-insignificant percentage of rage against the machine's fanbase are young republican men driving SUVs bopping their head to anti-oil, pro-immigrant songs thinking the lyrics are about how they wish their suburban parents would get off their back
October 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Tom Morello not only has a social sciences degree from Harvard, his great-uncle was also JOMO KENYATTA
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Today on Grading for Growth, a guest post by Jody Langdon on how she uses a (traditional) LMS gradebook to communicate progress in a Specifications Grading setup.
Specifications Grading and the LMS Gradebook
Helping Students Understand Their Course Progress
gradingforgrowth.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Today on Grading for Growth, a guest post by Jody Langdon on how she uses a (traditional) LMS gradebook to communicate progress in a Specifications Grading setup.
Distracted today by City crews taking down a silver maple that has been outside my house for 120+ years. It was once a beautiful, thriving canopy and was damaged by shady builders a couple years ago. It's not dead, but apparently the city doesn't care to try and preserve it.
October 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Distracted today by City crews taking down a silver maple that has been outside my house for 120+ years. It was once a beautiful, thriving canopy and was damaged by shady builders a couple years ago. It's not dead, but apparently the city doesn't care to try and preserve it.
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Only an administration intent on committing war crimes in the present and future would stoop to calling Wounded Knee a "battle" rather than what it truly was: a massacre of over 250 Lakotas, mainly women, children, and the elderly. 1/
September 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Only an administration intent on committing war crimes in the present and future would stoop to calling Wounded Knee a "battle" rather than what it truly was: a massacre of over 250 Lakotas, mainly women, children, and the elderly. 1/
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In my most recent University Affairs column, I share strategies to help students retain knowledge in their post-secondary classes. Academic colleagues, please take a look and share with your networks! #academicsky #academia #teaching #highered #pse
universityaffairs.ca/career-advic...
universityaffairs.ca/career-advic...
10 ways to boost memory - University Affairs
Try these classroom activities to help your students retain what they learn.
universityaffairs.ca
August 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
In my most recent University Affairs column, I share strategies to help students retain knowledge in their post-secondary classes. Academic colleagues, please take a look and share with your networks! #academicsky #academia #teaching #highered #pse
universityaffairs.ca/career-advic...
universityaffairs.ca/career-advic...
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Jesus Christ.
A standing ovation — from Liberals too — for Charlie Kirk in the Canadian House of Commons.
You can (and should) oppose political violence without doing all this, you know.
A standing ovation — from Liberals too — for Charlie Kirk in the Canadian House of Commons.
You can (and should) oppose political violence without doing all this, you know.
September 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Jesus Christ.
A standing ovation — from Liberals too — for Charlie Kirk in the Canadian House of Commons.
You can (and should) oppose political violence without doing all this, you know.
A standing ovation — from Liberals too — for Charlie Kirk in the Canadian House of Commons.
You can (and should) oppose political violence without doing all this, you know.
My living room "books on the go" pile features some amazing folks, including @nimishabarton.bsky.social and @thetattooedprof.bsky.social !
September 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
My living room "books on the go" pile features some amazing folks, including @nimishabarton.bsky.social and @thetattooedprof.bsky.social !
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Come be my colleague! Research Chair in Trans Studies position open at @uvic.ca www.uvic.ca/faculty-staf...
SOSC/HUMS 250-108 - Faculty & staff - University of Victoria
Inspired by and honouring place, we are a community-minded, globally engaged university where we transform ideas into meaningful impact.
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September 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Come be my colleague! Research Chair in Trans Studies position open at @uvic.ca www.uvic.ca/faculty-staf...