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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
The Dunlap Broadside, July 4, 1776, Philadelphia. One of 26 surviving copies, on display at Houghton Library @harvardlibrary.bsky.social through August 7.
Photo of the Dunlap broadside printing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Been kind of a not-great day but am still excited for @marthawells.com at the @thecoolidge.bsky.social and @brooklinebooksmith.bsky.social this evening. The real question is—can I keep myself from devouring the new Murderbot all in one sitting?
Woman’s hand holding the book Platform Decay by Martha Wells.
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
PEEEEEEPS! (From Made in America @cooperhewitt.org.web.brid.gy )
Large scale photo of yellow Peeps candy drying in factory
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
I’ve got two turntables, but no microphone.
Silver metallic DJ turntable setup from 2019.
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
This is just gorgeous, 1947 Rock-Ola jukebox (Art of Noise, @cooperhewitt.org.web.brid.gy )
Vintage 1947 jukebox with intricate scrollwork and color inlay design
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Enjoying the Art of Noise exhibition @cooperhewitt.org.web.brid.gy. Also, we totally had those Harmon Kardon sound sticks!
Circular art deco 1930s vintage radioThree 1930s-1940s era Bakelite and wood radios.Apple Hardon Kardon sound sticks in museum exhibit.
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Sign of gentrification? Are the Brookline and Cambridge turkeys invading #MedfordMA?
Wild turkey walking down sidewalk in front of steps to a house.
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
My beautiful Penny has been battling a UTI for almost a month (stupid resistant E. coli) and now is getting chest X-rays for wheezing 😢 Here she is from right before JoCo Cruise, taking advantage of my standing desk.
Calico cat asleep on red office chair.
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Highlights from #JoCoCruise part 1: Cabo San Lucas
Woman’s lower legs on beach chair looking at ocean Hills and beach at Cabo San Lucas, MexicoSunset over the ocean and Baja California
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
BOAT! We are on you!! #JoCoCruise
Kris and John on cruise ship verandah in San Diego bay
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Somebody “planted” some very unusual seeds in the roots of my patio geranium while I was on vacation.
Four baby bunnies nested in the roots of a potted plant.
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Highlights from #BarHarbor #Maine so far include puffins, ice cream sundae served with a knife, and lots of gorgeous scenery.
Puffins in the Atlantic OceanFlock of birds flying over sand bar with mountains in distance Popover sundae at Jordan Pond HouseJordan Pond Maine in Acadia State Park
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Protest signs and democracy gravestones lining the fence of the Granary Burial Ground. #HandsOff #Boston #FreedomTrail
People leaving signs on fenceFake tombstones morning democracy Protest sign defend democracySeveral protest signs on  fence
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Tired and sore but still proud to have been part of #HandsOff #Boston! So many great signs!
Protest sign: 250 years. That’s it? We’re done?Protest signs: defund Elon. We f***ing told you. Why is Canada our enemy.Protest sign: I am so fucking angry. Evidence-based outrage.Protest sign: stope pretending your racism is patriotism.
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Agreed but still off-center
Can of raspberry lime polar seltzer
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
My sign game is not great but I had fun #standupforscience with my colleagues.
Sign slogan: got aspirin? Thank science.
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 07/03/2025
Some favorite signs from #standupforscience in #Boston. “America runs on science.” Very on-brand.
Sign slogan: how do i do women’s health research if I can’t say women, female, gender (and many other words)Sign slogan: it’s grant season & I took off time for this. Stand up for science!Two signs: Cutting research hurts people. America runs on science.
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
From last night’s Auckland Skytower visit.
Kris and John 50 stories upAuckland Harbor Bridge from SkytowerView of Skytower at night from below
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Goodbye Auckland and goodbye New Zealand! It was mostly rainy our whole time here so of course it’s gorgeous the day we depart. Hope to see more of you again some day!
Bird flying over Auckland harbor with harbor bridge in distanceKris and John with Auckland skyline in background
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Sunset over Auckland from 50 stories up.
Auckland at sunset taken from Skytower
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
The first part of our Waiheke Island trip was extremely soggy. Luckily when we stopped for wine and cheese the sun finally decided to show!
Kris wearing rain jacket under an umbrella by the beach John and Kris holding wine glasses outside at a winery
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
A Tale of Two Aucklands: leaving on the ferry, minutes before the rain came; returning in the glorious sunshine.
View of Auckland from water with many grey clouds View of Auckland under bright blue sky
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
We are saved from the depravity of warm baths.
Building with sign reading tepid salt water swimming bathsTepid baths sign
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Sun finally came out towards the end of day 1 here in Auckland. Here’s hoping we get too see more of NZ without rain.
View of north Auckland from princes wharfAuckland harbor bridge
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Apparently the giant eagles work for Air NZ now.
Model of giant eagle from lord of the rings at Wellington airport
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Happy New Year! Ringing in 2025 from almost the earliest you can. Seven minutes in the year seems ok so far.
Fireworks in Wellington NZFireworks over white building Fireworks in Wellington NZ
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
A delicious feast…or is it??
Yum cha fiber art
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
Enjoying a respite from the rain in Wellington. Where it is currently only 13 degrees (F) warmer (in summer) than it is back home in Boston (in winter).
Kris and John at top of Wellington cable car line.View of Wellington from Botanical gardens
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
We were up high really high like a really high thing.
View of Melbourne from skydeckJohn and Kris on Melbourne skydeck
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
We saw koalas!
Close up sleeping koalaSleeping koala face tucked under armSleeping koala in gum tree
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
Waiting for penguins…
The penguin parade beach on Phillips island Australia, before sunset
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
In addition to the cruise up and down the Yarra River, today’s Melbourne excursions included a visit to the historic Rippon Lea house and estate. That’s Aunt Prudence’s house for my Miss Fisher Murders friends.
Historic bridge over Yarra River Back lawn and house view of Rippon Lea estateLake at Rippon Lea estate
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Enjoying this Yarra River boat cruise which includes interesting commentary and the most GenX soundtrack ever.
Woman on a boat on the Yarra river Melbourne
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 26/12/2024
Went to St Kilda beach today where there were an awful lot of flies. But also—penguins!
John and Kris at St Kilda with Melbourne in background St Kilda beach Small penguin hiding among rocks
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
Christmas Eve on the beach.
Bondi beach AustraliaKris and John at Bondi beachSouth end of Bondi beach
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
We went to a library of course we did.
State library of New South Wales exterior Historic map of tasmans voyage to Australia inlaid in floor
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
High tea in an art deco hotel followed by lots of sightseeing in the Blue Mountains yesterday.
High tea at Hydro Majestic hotelKatoomba station signRed and blue bird in the bushThree sisters rock formation in blue mountains Australia
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Also on our second day in Sydney, saw a really excellent Magritte exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW.
Magritte painting: This is still not a pipeMagritte painting: this is cheeseMagritte painting of lots of men in bowler hats raining down in front of a building
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Scenes from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.
Air tree rootsPond and treesSpider lily
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
I’ve gone to a land down under 🎶
Woman and man in front of Sydney Opera House
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Welp I’ve been sucked back in to #nekoatsume #ねこあつめ2 .
Screen shot from nekoatsume fame showing cute animated cats playing with toys.
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Name a TV show you're positive no one remembers but you. Before Big Bang Theory, before Silicon Valley, there was Dweebs. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dweebs_...
Cast photo of 1995 sitcom Dweebs
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 01/11/2024
Our costumes from last night: middle aged married people on their anniversary. Cause I'm creative like that.
white woman and man in front of neon sign saying "wigs"
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Kris M @discoursemarker.bsky.social · 19/09/2023
In lieu of anything substantive to say, here is a picture of Penny the cat.
Calico cat curled up on a couch eyeing me suspiciously
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