Farnad Darnell, PhD
@docdarnell.bsky.social
Minimalist. Iranian American adoptee. 100% Persian. Adoption research. Sociologist. Social psychology. Social Democrat.
That this isn't standard practice is bananas. But if this were the case, the US wouldn't even have a functioning government.
January 26, 2026 at 2:17 PM
That this isn't standard practice is bananas. But if this were the case, the US wouldn't even have a functioning government.
If only this were true
January 26, 2026 at 1:39 PM
If only this were true
73% Repubs think we're better off? That must be some tasty Kool-Aid
January 26, 2026 at 1:11 PM
73% Repubs think we're better off? That must be some tasty Kool-Aid
To rejuvenate the baseball spirits with spring training starting soon, quote skeet this with a random baseball player.
Rich "Goose" Gossage. RP.
As a kid I was in awe of his handlebar mustache.
Rich "Goose" Gossage. RP.
As a kid I was in awe of his handlebar mustache.
January 23, 2026 at 11:59 AM
To rejuvenate the baseball spirits with spring training starting soon, quote skeet this with a random baseball player.
Rich "Goose" Gossage. RP.
As a kid I was in awe of his handlebar mustache.
Rich "Goose" Gossage. RP.
As a kid I was in awe of his handlebar mustache.
Smothered burritos with homemade Hatch green chile sauce
January 21, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Smothered burritos with homemade Hatch green chile sauce
Léolo. 1992 French Canadian film we watched in french class.
January 18, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Léolo. 1992 French Canadian film we watched in french class.
A few of the Iranian adoptees with whom I had the joy of sharing good food (Persian restaurant, of course) and adoption stories. We're small, but strong. 🥚
(November 2022 in southern California)
(November 2022 in southern California)
January 16, 2026 at 1:54 AM
A few of the Iranian adoptees with whom I had the joy of sharing good food (Persian restaurant, of course) and adoption stories. We're small, but strong. 🥚
(November 2022 in southern California)
(November 2022 in southern California)
Now maybe he'll shut the f**k up about it. How pathetic for both people
January 16, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Now maybe he'll shut the f**k up about it. How pathetic for both people
Hey @support.bsky.team , since the other site did it, maybe you could, too...
CHANGE THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN FLAG ( 🇮🇷 ) TO THE IRAN FLAG.
Please and thank you!
CHANGE THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN FLAG ( 🇮🇷 ) TO THE IRAN FLAG.
Please and thank you!
January 13, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Hey @support.bsky.team , since the other site did it, maybe you could, too...
CHANGE THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN FLAG ( 🇮🇷 ) TO THE IRAN FLAG.
Please and thank you!
CHANGE THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN FLAG ( 🇮🇷 ) TO THE IRAN FLAG.
Please and thank you!
When Iran is liberated from the Islamic Republic, this will be my entry passport
January 13, 2026 at 7:48 PM
When Iran is liberated from the Islamic Republic, this will be my entry passport
No new pictures. Where are you, mentally?
January 13, 2026 at 2:21 PM
No new pictures. Where are you, mentally?
The flag of the Islamic Republic vs the flag of Iran.
January 12, 2026 at 7:26 PM
The flag of the Islamic Republic vs the flag of Iran.
it's past time the Islamic Republic burns and Persia rises from the ashes
January 11, 2026 at 3:53 PM
it's past time the Islamic Republic burns and Persia rises from the ashes
South Korean president arrested for actions of declaring martial law. We must do the same if/when it happens here!
January 10, 2026 at 7:19 PM
South Korean president arrested for actions of declaring martial law. We must do the same if/when it happens here!
The narrative you're constantly told to hide the trauma you're constantly swallowing 🥚
January 8, 2026 at 7:20 PM
The narrative you're constantly told to hide the trauma you're constantly swallowing 🥚
As an adoptee, this hits harder than is humorous, especially around the holidays
January 8, 2026 at 7:17 PM
As an adoptee, this hits harder than is humorous, especially around the holidays
I can't believe this is real. And yet, here we are
January 8, 2026 at 2:36 PM
I can't believe this is real. And yet, here we are
Beautiful moon. Jupiter is that speck just to the right.
January 4, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Beautiful moon. Jupiter is that speck just to the right.
Maybe the US will provide Venezuelans better healthcare than its own people
January 3, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Maybe the US will provide Venezuelans better healthcare than its own people
@merriam-webster.com was right. 2026 so far has been...
January 3, 2026 at 5:36 PM
@merriam-webster.com was right. 2026 so far has been...
As if 2025 wasn't laughable enough...
January 1, 2026 at 5:54 PM
As if 2025 wasn't laughable enough...
For those in time zones other than Eastern...
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM
For those in time zones other than Eastern...