Andrew Seigel
@fredclarprof.bsky.social
Clarinetist, teacher, cancer dad, delusional optimist, nerd.
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Our Solar System is orbiting the center of our Galaxy at about 220 km/s so in 2025 we collectively traveled something like 7 billion kilometers across the Milky Way. Once in a while, when you have a moment, it’s worthwhile to take a look around, see where you are, and appreciate how far you’ve come.
January 1, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Our Solar System is orbiting the center of our Galaxy at about 220 km/s so in 2025 we collectively traveled something like 7 billion kilometers across the Milky Way. Once in a while, when you have a moment, it’s worthwhile to take a look around, see where you are, and appreciate how far you’ve come.
After last November's election, I took a big fat pause from consuming news and political podcasts. In January, I chose to invest in books instead, and was surprised earlier this week to realize I made it through 25 books this year. I am a little less informed, but I'm definitely less angry...
December 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
After last November's election, I took a big fat pause from consuming news and political podcasts. In January, I chose to invest in books instead, and was surprised earlier this week to realize I made it through 25 books this year. I am a little less informed, but I'm definitely less angry...
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It's almost as if the Enlightenment figures who founded the US had learned the lessons of Europe's wars of religion and created a secular state that would both protect worshippers from political interference, AND protect the polity from becoming dominated by religious sectarians.
December 27, 2025 at 12:46 AM
It's almost as if the Enlightenment figures who founded the US had learned the lessons of Europe's wars of religion and created a secular state that would both protect worshippers from political interference, AND protect the polity from becoming dominated by religious sectarians.
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No one says to legit business owners, "hey I see there's an underground market selling toxic knock-offs of your product: how will you incorporate the toxic product AND protect your customers against its harms?" But apparently it's fine to make this suggestion to educators with respect to AI.
December 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
No one says to legit business owners, "hey I see there's an underground market selling toxic knock-offs of your product: how will you incorporate the toxic product AND protect your customers against its harms?" But apparently it's fine to make this suggestion to educators with respect to AI.
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(Eyes rolling back as I begin to recite every opera ever written)
they should make classical music fun and by fun i mean hardcore drugs and violence you know something for the ladies
December 20, 2025 at 4:48 AM
(Eyes rolling back as I begin to recite every opera ever written)
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Credit where credit is due: Sarah Paine called this exact scenario of China circling like a vulture looking to reclaim this territory from Russia about 9 months ago. medium.com/@cheslavsky/...
“Seven Million Square Kilometers Must Not Be Lost”: Chinese Media Openly Discusses Carving Up…
While Kremlin propaganda feeds Russians fairy tales about “great friendship” and “strategic partnership without limits,” Chinese media…
medium.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Credit where credit is due: Sarah Paine called this exact scenario of China circling like a vulture looking to reclaim this territory from Russia about 9 months ago. medium.com/@cheslavsky/...
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“The decision was made to exclude me from the filmed production of Swan Lake because I was told my brown skin would disrupt the aesthetic.” ~ Misty Copeland
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
December 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
“The decision was made to exclude me from the filmed production of Swan Lake because I was told my brown skin would disrupt the aesthetic.” ~ Misty Copeland
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
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I feel you, ancient Mongolian ceramic hedgehog. I feel you.
November 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I feel you, ancient Mongolian ceramic hedgehog. I feel you.
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A #Skydiver Appears to Fall from the #Sun in a Stunning Image
#photography #Icarus Credit: Andrew McCarthy
Link for more: www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/11/andr...
#photography #Icarus Credit: Andrew McCarthy
Link for more: www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/11/andr...
November 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A #Skydiver Appears to Fall from the #Sun in a Stunning Image
#photography #Icarus Credit: Andrew McCarthy
Link for more: www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/11/andr...
#photography #Icarus Credit: Andrew McCarthy
Link for more: www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/11/andr...
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And remember, no matter how hard you try, you can't save everyone. Practice withdrawing and prioritizing your own health when you're supporting others in dire circumstances.
There’s been so much loss within the disability community lately … it’s important to remember to be kind to one another.
Take space when you need it.
Rear & unplug.
Wear a mask.
Boost mutual aid.
Practice community care.
We’re in this together.
Take space when you need it.
Rear & unplug.
Wear a mask.
Boost mutual aid.
Practice community care.
We’re in this together.
November 18, 2025 at 3:25 AM
And remember, no matter how hard you try, you can't save everyone. Practice withdrawing and prioritizing your own health when you're supporting others in dire circumstances.
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That's no ballroom
A very offline cousin sent this to fam group chat. This story is breaking containment.
October 25, 2025 at 1:10 AM
That's no ballroom
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after a clarinet player was arrested at Sunday's ICE protest in downtown Portland, I talked to five artists, crafters and makers - a puppet designer, an illustrator, a graphic designer, a knitter, and a theatre artist - about creativity under fascism
www.orartswatch.org/resistance-c...
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“Resistance can be joyful” • Oregon ArtsWatch
Portland protest artists on creativity, resilience, inflatable frogs, and protecting the soul of the city.
www.orartswatch.org
October 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
after a clarinet player was arrested at Sunday's ICE protest in downtown Portland, I talked to five artists, crafters and makers - a puppet designer, an illustrator, a graphic designer, a knitter, and a theatre artist - about creativity under fascism
www.orartswatch.org/resistance-c...
www.orartswatch.org/resistance-c...
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A clarinet player was arrested after playing her instrument to the tune of the “Ghostbusters” theme song outside of a Portland ICE facility....
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
Musician playing ‘Ghostbusters’ outside ICE facility is arrested by agents
‘Taking us citizens out of state to detain them without charge is a new action from the Feds and should be opposed,’ her band said
www.the-independent.com
October 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
A clarinet player was arrested after playing her instrument to the tune of the “Ghostbusters” theme song outside of a Portland ICE facility....
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
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Important piece by Prof. Kate Andrias. This is why treating SCOTUS as the only word on the Constitution gives away our power as citizens.
As I frequently say “we are founders and framers” of the next iteration of democracy in this country.
GIFT LINK
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...
As I frequently say “we are founders and framers” of the next iteration of democracy in this country.
GIFT LINK
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...
Opinion | The Constitution Doesn’t Belong to Trump or the Supreme Court
www.nytimes.com
October 11, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Important piece by Prof. Kate Andrias. This is why treating SCOTUS as the only word on the Constitution gives away our power as citizens.
As I frequently say “we are founders and framers” of the next iteration of democracy in this country.
GIFT LINK
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...
As I frequently say “we are founders and framers” of the next iteration of democracy in this country.
GIFT LINK
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...
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October 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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from the latest print edition of ‘The Onion’
September 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
from the latest print edition of ‘The Onion’
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real monkey's paw that we invented the ability to hold the sum of all human knowledge in the palm of your hand and then a few years later we're turning it into your stupid friend that pretends to know the answer to every question
February 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
real monkey's paw that we invented the ability to hold the sum of all human knowledge in the palm of your hand and then a few years later we're turning it into your stupid friend that pretends to know the answer to every question
Not a great look for my Alma mater…
The NCAA banned three Division I college basketball players by permanently revoking their eligibility on Wednesday, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts. https://to.pbs.org/4m6eJGD
NCAA bans basketball players for betting on their own games
The NCAA has permanently banned three Division I college basketball players for betting on their own games.
www.pbs.org
September 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Not a great look for my Alma mater…
The view from the office tonight. Happy for a date night, surprised to find us in front row seats!
July 29, 2025 at 11:28 PM
The view from the office tonight. Happy for a date night, surprised to find us in front row seats!
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I am in my 10th hour of editing my book manuscript - my eyes are blurry - I'm losing focus. And so, I bring you these quotes from W.E.B. Du Bois' "Black Reconstruction in America" (1935) I have also been thinking about all day:
July 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I am in my 10th hour of editing my book manuscript - my eyes are blurry - I'm losing focus. And so, I bring you these quotes from W.E.B. Du Bois' "Black Reconstruction in America" (1935) I have also been thinking about all day:
Puddles really is the best…
July 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Puddles really is the best…
The view from the office tonight…
July 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The view from the office tonight…
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It's disorienting living in the Wile E. Coyote portion of a country's life cycle. We ran off the cliff but haven't plummeted down yet. We're just now starting to hold up the big YIKES sign
July 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
It's disorienting living in the Wile E. Coyote portion of a country's life cycle. We ran off the cliff but haven't plummeted down yet. We're just now starting to hold up the big YIKES sign