Michelle Appel
@msappel.bsky.social
Data geek, higher ed policy wonk, institutional researcher, disability activist, swimmer, hoarder of yarn, and spouse of John Appel the SFF author.
All views are mine.
All views are mine.
We also bumped into our friend Sam, who is famous in the fiber world for his sweaters of places. We know him for our local yarn store.
November 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We also bumped into our friend Sam, who is famous in the fiber world for his sweaters of places. We know him for our local yarn store.
The alpaca parade is just one of the many reasons to love it.
November 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The alpaca parade is just one of the many reasons to love it.
The absolute joy on a tween's face when they see full size bars and forget they are too cool gor trick or treat is priceless.
See also: shouts of glee at water and being known as "the rubber duck house"
See also: shouts of glee at water and being known as "the rubber duck house"
November 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The absolute joy on a tween's face when they see full size bars and forget they are too cool gor trick or treat is priceless.
See also: shouts of glee at water and being known as "the rubber duck house"
See also: shouts of glee at water and being known as "the rubber duck house"
Just attended the memorial for Robert Mislevy - amazing scholar, even more amazing human. We would all do well to emulate him.
October 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Just attended the memorial for Robert Mislevy - amazing scholar, even more amazing human. We would all do well to emulate him.
Lovely evening at 6th & i - Sanjay Gupta interviewed by Anthony Fauci. Wolf Blitzer was two rows in front of us.
September 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Lovely evening at 6th & i - Sanjay Gupta interviewed by Anthony Fauci. Wolf Blitzer was two rows in front of us.
I feel like they are going for a hostel vibe?
September 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I feel like they are going for a hostel vibe?
Traveling and just checked into a hotel with a very specific vibe.
September 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Traveling and just checked into a hotel with a very specific vibe.
Repping IR at the University Quelcome.
September 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Repping IR at the University Quelcome.
Happy New (Academic) Year!
Today was my 52nd consecutive first day of classes as either a student or an employee.
Today was my 52nd consecutive first day of classes as either a student or an employee.
September 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Happy New (Academic) Year!
Today was my 52nd consecutive first day of classes as either a student or an employee.
Today was my 52nd consecutive first day of classes as either a student or an employee.
Today's arrangement:
August 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Today's arrangement:
Book talk in historic 6th & i.
Two weeks ago in Northwest DC.
Two weeks ago in Northwest DC.
August 12, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Book talk in historic 6th & i.
Two weeks ago in Northwest DC.
Two weeks ago in Northwest DC.
Totally reasonable. The person who got them for our office initially hid them all over the place - bookshlves, cubes, windowsills, individual offices. It brought (snd continues to bring) great joy.
August 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Totally reasonable. The person who got them for our office initially hid them all over the place - bookshlves, cubes, windowsills, individual offices. It brought (snd continues to bring) great joy.
In our office kitchenette we have a variety of little toys accumulated over the years and folks like to areange them in little scenes. A couple of weeks ago we discussed the worst airports during a lunch conversation; this quickly led us to the oddities at the Denver airport. This arrived today.
August 12, 2025 at 12:02 AM
In our office kitchenette we have a variety of little toys accumulated over the years and folks like to areange them in little scenes. A couple of weeks ago we discussed the worst airports during a lunch conversation; this quickly led us to the oddities at the Denver airport. This arrived today.
Thank you for the photo op, @staceyabrams.com
July 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Thank you for the photo op, @staceyabrams.com
Super excited to hear @staceyabrams.com in conversation with Carla Hayden at 6th and I tonight.
July 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Super excited to hear @staceyabrams.com in conversation with Carla Hayden at 6th and I tonight.
Watching the rain while waiting for a table for dinner.
July 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Watching the rain while waiting for a table for dinner.
Thirty three years ago these babies said "I do." Best. Decision. Ever.
July 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Thirty three years ago these babies said "I do." Best. Decision. Ever.
First year book for the University of Maryland.
July 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
First year book for the University of Maryland.
Well that note from the NYT crossword creator turned heartbreaking. @elliotblake.bsky.social has Laura read it?
June 20, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Well that note from the NYT crossword creator turned heartbreaking. @elliotblake.bsky.social has Laura read it?
We are excited to be there soon. Took a break for a day in Michigan.
June 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
We are excited to be there soon. Took a break for a day in Michigan.
I call this shot "Vacation Awaits"
June 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I call this shot "Vacation Awaits"
If you see this, post the most recent photo of yourself from your camera roll. No cheating!
May 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
If you see this, post the most recent photo of yourself from your camera roll. No cheating!
We found a new vendor to support. Lovely yarn.
May 4, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We found a new vendor to support. Lovely yarn.
And amazing artisans and vendors.
May 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM
And amazing artisans and vendors.
It is an annual beloved extravaganza. There are sheep, of course.
May 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It is an annual beloved extravaganza. There are sheep, of course.