Nicole Blair
@lcnblair.bsky.social
Teaching Professor of Literature and Composition at UW Tacoma; happily married; author of academic books; singer-songwriter at Curtain Call Records; women’s rights advocate; love nature, travel, animals, art, poetry. NO DMS!
I am co-leading a study abroad in Rome and it is kicking my butt…the word “tired” does not begin to describe. The exhilaration of watching students’ reactions to their encounters, however, makes it all worth it. 😎
October 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I am co-leading a study abroad in Rome and it is kicking my butt…the word “tired” does not begin to describe. The exhilaration of watching students’ reactions to their encounters, however, makes it all worth it. 😎
I am only one chapter into this book and I am both fascinated and frightened. If you care about the future of humanity, I challenge you to read this book. Taylor brings together a wide spectrum of knowledge and research that explains how we got here and where we are headed.
August 27, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I am only one chapter into this book and I am both fascinated and frightened. If you care about the future of humanity, I challenge you to read this book. Taylor brings together a wide spectrum of knowledge and research that explains how we got here and where we are headed.
Good morning, everyone! I just wanted to share the link to my new music website. I am a singer-songwriter as well as a literature professor, working at this for about 20 years. I have recorded five records and working right now on my 6th. Please visit my new website! lnbmusic.com
August 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Good morning, everyone! I just wanted to share the link to my new music website. I am a singer-songwriter as well as a literature professor, working at this for about 20 years. I have recorded five records and working right now on my 6th. Please visit my new website! lnbmusic.com
Hey! Just a quick thought about following folks here. I have explicitly asked for no DMs and yet I still receive them. Please respect people’s boundaries, y’all. I love this community. Let’s keep it safe and healthy for everyone! Peace out—enjoy your Sunday.
July 27, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Hey! Just a quick thought about following folks here. I have explicitly asked for no DMs and yet I still receive them. Please respect people’s boundaries, y’all. I love this community. Let’s keep it safe and healthy for everyone! Peace out—enjoy your Sunday.
Today is my birthday! 68 years sure have flown by!
July 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Today is my birthday! 68 years sure have flown by!
I'm playing at Porchfest in Tacoma, WA on Saturday. If you're in the area, swing by to hear some Americana songs--plus, I'll be playing few songs from my upcoming album.
July 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I'm playing at Porchfest in Tacoma, WA on Saturday. If you're in the area, swing by to hear some Americana songs--plus, I'll be playing few songs from my upcoming album.
Planning a study abroad in the fall for students at the University of Washington, Tacoma—we are going to Rome! I will be teaching about travel and the modern novel, and discovered this book at the library. How perfect!
June 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Planning a study abroad in the fall for students at the University of Washington, Tacoma—we are going to Rome! I will be teaching about travel and the modern novel, and discovered this book at the library. How perfect!
Current status in the United States: 😢😢😢
June 22, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Current status in the United States: 😢😢😢
After hearing what Trump did today, I thought if this poem by W. B. Yeats. I am terrified.
June 22, 2025 at 4:04 AM
After hearing what Trump did today, I thought if this poem by W. B. Yeats. I am terrified.
Saturday June 14 and everyday: NO KINGS day in America!
June 13, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Saturday June 14 and everyday: NO KINGS day in America!
Thinking about the state of things in our country, depressed but not defeated! “The world seems full of good men—even if there are monsters in it.” (Mina Harker, in Stoker’s Dracula) where is our van Helsing?
May 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Thinking about the state of things in our country, depressed but not defeated! “The world seems full of good men—even if there are monsters in it.” (Mina Harker, in Stoker’s Dracula) where is our van Helsing?
Joseph Biden: You are a wonderful person, a role model for everyone, showing what it means to be a true leader, a kind and loving husband, father, and friend: you have worked hard for the American people your entire career. Now it’s our turn to support you. God bless you! ❤️🙏
May 19, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Joseph Biden: You are a wonderful person, a role model for everyone, showing what it means to be a true leader, a kind and loving husband, father, and friend: you have worked hard for the American people your entire career. Now it’s our turn to support you. God bless you! ❤️🙏
From David Brooks in The Atlantic: "I Should Have Seen This Coming: When I joined the conservative movement in the 1980s, there were two types of people: those who cared earnestly about ideas, and those who wanted only to shock the left. The reactionary fringe has won." We're not giving up, though!
April 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
From David Brooks in The Atlantic: "I Should Have Seen This Coming: When I joined the conservative movement in the 1980s, there were two types of people: those who cared earnestly about ideas, and those who wanted only to shock the left. The reactionary fringe has won." We're not giving up, though!
At the Hands Off protest in Gg Harbor, there was an estimated 3000 people, holding signs and celebrating our power!
April 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
At the Hands Off protest in Gg Harbor, there was an estimated 3000 people, holding signs and celebrating our power!
Headed out to the Hands Off Protest in Gig Harbor, WA. #ForJusticeForPeace
April 5, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Headed out to the Hands Off Protest in Gig Harbor, WA. #ForJusticeForPeace
What is a favorite escape for you? I am listening to Book One of The Lord of the Rings. There is something so soothing about being read to. Also, where are Frodo and Samwise when you need them? Also Gandolf!
March 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM
What is a favorite escape for you? I am listening to Book One of The Lord of the Rings. There is something so soothing about being read to. Also, where are Frodo and Samwise when you need them? Also Gandolf!
State Rep. Adison Richards (Dem) held a town meeting in Gig Harbor. He fielded questions from a room full of constituents. Great ideas for moving forward!
March 15, 2025 at 8:24 PM
State Rep. Adison Richards (Dem) held a town meeting in Gig Harbor. He fielded questions from a room full of constituents. Great ideas for moving forward!
Spring! Signs of life are everywhere! #AlwaysHope
March 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Spring! Signs of life are everywhere! #AlwaysHope
Thank you to everyone who has followed me. I feel like we are building a powerful and supportive network, and I am excited and encouraged to keep fighting the good fight and making good trouble with y’all!
March 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Thank you to everyone who has followed me. I feel like we are building a powerful and supportive network, and I am excited and encouraged to keep fighting the good fight and making good trouble with y’all!
We ride at dawn. Who’s with me?
February 16, 2025 at 4:25 AM
We ride at dawn. Who’s with me?
Me today…(and maybe for the foreseeable future):
February 13, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Me today…(and maybe for the foreseeable future):
Missing my daddy today. He was my biggest fan and strongest supporter, always had the best advice. I wonder what he would say about this difficult time in our country’s history…
February 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Missing my daddy today. He was my biggest fan and strongest supporter, always had the best advice. I wonder what he would say about this difficult time in our country’s history…
Snowing in Western WA!
February 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Snowing in Western WA!