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Digital Humanities Librarian/DH Center Director living/working on unceded Kumeyaay land (San Diego). US historian (PhD) + info scientist (MSIS). Podcast teacher. Still masking. Dogs are my jam. @ach.bsky.social Co-VP. she/her
Here’s the first month of my 2026 sleep/insomnia visualization. This year’s data model is more granular than past ones resulting in more variation of thread colors. I had to scrap 1 color that turned out to be too dark against the fabric & dropped 1 bead color to accommodate a new approach. #DHmakes
February 1, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Here’s the first month of my 2026 sleep/insomnia visualization. This year’s data model is more granular than past ones resulting in more variation of thread colors. I had to scrap 1 color that turned out to be too dark against the fabric & dropped 1 bead color to accommodate a new approach. #DHmakes
Seems like as good a day as any to bust out this meme, featuring me throwing a temper tantrum as a child
January 30, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Seems like as good a day as any to bust out this meme, featuring me throwing a temper tantrum as a child
My proudest moment from today's class: Rather than start with an intro to #DigitalHumanities, I threw students into a tool (DocuViz) and asked them to play. After a few minutes of exploration, I flashed this meme (that I spent way too long creating) as we reflected on what we learned by playing
January 29, 2026 at 8:57 PM
My proudest moment from today's class: Rather than start with an intro to #DigitalHumanities, I threw students into a tool (DocuViz) and asked them to play. After a few minutes of exploration, I flashed this meme (that I spent way too long creating) as we reflected on what we learned by playing
My experiments in joyful pedagogy resume today, my 1st day w a #DigitalHumanities class co-designed w an instructor & centered on learning thru experimentation, discovery, play and #DHtries. We’re gonna start the session w play+reflection & see where that leads. Hoping these will help set the tone
January 29, 2026 at 6:20 PM
My experiments in joyful pedagogy resume today, my 1st day w a #DigitalHumanities class co-designed w an instructor & centered on learning thru experimentation, discovery, play and #DHtries. We’re gonna start the session w play+reflection & see where that leads. Hoping these will help set the tone
If only I could hide under the covers all day like this little guy
January 29, 2026 at 3:39 PM
If only I could hide under the covers all day like this little guy
Decisions made! My new data model features 9 thread colors (3 newly added to last year’s scheme), 6 types of beads, and new swirly fabric to match the overall spiral design. I’ll test out this new model when I start stitching January’s sleep next weekend. #DHmakes
January 26, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Decisions made! My new data model features 9 thread colors (3 newly added to last year’s scheme), 6 types of beads, and new swirly fabric to match the overall spiral design. I’ll test out this new model when I start stitching January’s sleep next weekend. #DHmakes
Planning out my 2026 #DHmakes sleep/insomnia viz. In addition to modifying the data model, I’m switching the fabric (I ran out of the original swatch @quinnanya.me sent me). Grabbed these from a local quilt shop & need help deciding. The constellation one is fun but might be too busy for my Zs?
January 24, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Planning out my 2026 #DHmakes sleep/insomnia viz. In addition to modifying the data model, I’m switching the fabric (I ran out of the original swatch @quinnanya.me sent me). Grabbed these from a local quilt shop & need help deciding. The constellation one is fun but might be too busy for my Zs?
Nearly two years of sleep visualized and on display in my office as @claudiaeberger.bsky.social demands 😉 #DHmakes
January 20, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Nearly two years of sleep visualized and on display in my office as @claudiaeberger.bsky.social demands 😉 #DHmakes
My #DHmakes sleep viz is framed/ready for action, thx to my partner’s woodworking skills! I’m using this in a #DigitalHumanities class where students will create a personalized dataset to play w in a range of tools. They’ll encounter friction/“failure” trying to get their data to work in some tools.
January 19, 2026 at 11:22 PM
My #DHmakes sleep viz is framed/ready for action, thx to my partner’s woodworking skills! I’m using this in a #DigitalHumanities class where students will create a personalized dataset to play w in a range of tools. They’ll encounter friction/“failure” trying to get their data to work in some tools.
First nasturtium bloom of the season😍
January 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
First nasturtium bloom of the season😍
Doomscrolling in the wee hours led to the most intense ICE nightmare, the likes of which I haven’t experienced since my childhood terrors.
Here’s a recent SoCal beach sunset time lapse I took (late Dec) for anyone else who’s on edge. Take care of yourself and each other, in whatever ways you can.
Here’s a recent SoCal beach sunset time lapse I took (late Dec) for anyone else who’s on edge. Take care of yourself and each other, in whatever ways you can.
January 17, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Doomscrolling in the wee hours led to the most intense ICE nightmare, the likes of which I haven’t experienced since my childhood terrors.
Here’s a recent SoCal beach sunset time lapse I took (late Dec) for anyone else who’s on edge. Take care of yourself and each other, in whatever ways you can.
Here’s a recent SoCal beach sunset time lapse I took (late Dec) for anyone else who’s on edge. Take care of yourself and each other, in whatever ways you can.
Warm pup on a cold morning
January 10, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Warm pup on a cold morning
First thing I did on my first day back at work was find a prominent home on my desk for my #DHmakes print, courtesy of @literaturegeek.bsky.social My Luddite is in good company.
January 8, 2026 at 5:32 PM
First thing I did on my first day back at work was find a prominent home on my desk for my #DHmakes print, courtesy of @literaturegeek.bsky.social My Luddite is in good company.
Another gorgeous winter sunset here in SoCal
January 6, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Another gorgeous winter sunset here in SoCal
Sharing another recent sunset pic for anyone in search of something to lower their blood pressure this morning
January 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Sharing another recent sunset pic for anyone in search of something to lower their blood pressure this morning
Here it is! All of my sleep/insomnia visualized for 2025. One Z for each night. The thread colors represent the amount of sleep while the beads signify types of wakefulness. All tracked and coded manually in my sleep journal and stitched over the course of the year. #DHmakes
January 3, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Here it is! All of my sleep/insomnia visualized for 2025. One Z for each night. The thread colors represent the amount of sleep while the beads signify types of wakefulness. All tracked and coded manually in my sleep journal and stitched over the course of the year. #DHmakes
Every sunset is magical. Tonight’s was even more dazzling than usual
December 30, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Every sunset is magical. Tonight’s was even more dazzling than usual
Needed something to brighten up my basement office. Hopefully it’ll get me through this final week of the semester.
December 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Needed something to brighten up my basement office. Hopefully it’ll get me through this final week of the semester.
Spotted on a water filling station in our library: “You bring so much more to the world than you realize”
December 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Spotted on a water filling station in our library: “You bring so much more to the world than you realize”
Sharing another time lapse video of last night’s sunset, taken a few minutes earlier. This one’s for everyone in need of a quiet moment before we head into the week. If you’re week looks anything like mine, you’re gonna need this
December 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Sharing another time lapse video of last night’s sunset, taken a few minutes earlier. This one’s for everyone in need of a quiet moment before we head into the week. If you’re week looks anything like mine, you’re gonna need this
Timelapse of the sunset, just moments before the sun disappeared. Taken at Cardiff State Beach
December 7, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Timelapse of the sunset, just moments before the sun disappeared. Taken at Cardiff State Beach
Our #DigitalHumanities disco ball is ready for its first use—a class coming in to the DH Center to workshop their final projects. We’re using a bike light in a mic stand until I can get a proper light 🪩🕺
December 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Our #DigitalHumanities disco ball is ready for its first use—a class coming in to the DH Center to workshop their final projects. We’re using a bike light in a mic stand until I can get a proper light 🪩🕺
A busy fall semester put me behind w my sleep/insomnia data physicalization. Just caught up, adding 45 nights of sleep & featuring the first decent sleep I ever got in a hotel, courtesy of a travel-sized white noise machine. Just 1 month left to go til I complete this year’s sleep! #DHmakes
December 1, 2025 at 12:09 AM
A busy fall semester put me behind w my sleep/insomnia data physicalization. Just caught up, adding 45 nights of sleep & featuring the first decent sleep I ever got in a hotel, courtesy of a travel-sized white noise machine. Just 1 month left to go til I complete this year’s sleep! #DHmakes
Walking the beach at sunset is a magical thing
November 30, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Walking the beach at sunset is a magical thing
Quick video of the disco ball’s first rotation
November 26, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Quick video of the disco ball’s first rotation