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I fell asleep on page 5 of my new book last night, as evidenced by the Kindle I found under my blankets today. Let’s try for at least 20 pages tonight.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 20h

How can no other shows figure out the Ted Lasso equation? What a lovely, funny, sweet, earnest show.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

@marissasays.bsky.social happiest of birthdays! I hope it’s a day as great as you!

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Oh no. I've overcaffeinated before teaching class. This does not bode well for me (re: sweat levels) or my students (re: rate of speaking). Whoopsie!

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Even though my daily fashion is already sort of country concert coded, I have purchased a variety of tiered maxi dresses and a new jean jacket for our Ryman trip in two weeks. I can't wear my OLD jean jacket to see Jason Isbell play in the church of country music!

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Also we could talk about who gets these labels of “silly” or “unserious” *coughwomencough* and who gets country Entertainer of the Year for cranking out bastardized (and bad) trap music. But I have to go to meetings.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My addition to the recent discourse: I think “Babylon” is a banger, and I’ve been singing “Choosin’ Texas” all summer. I also famously enjoy unserious music. 🤷‍♀️

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I would like a palate cleanser book that isn’t total trash, is plot forward, and won’t make me sob at midnight like Lonesome Dove. Taking recs

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I mean, Mondays suck, but at least I have a job where I get to spend part of the day reading (and then talking about) Hamlet.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It is done. I am sad. 😭 What an epic

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It’s so weird to experience fictional, secondhand grief (almost) a year out from my dad’s death. It sometimes feels more real and visceral than my dad’s death, and I have to stop reading/listening/watching because it’s too much. I wonder if that ever ends.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The soup exceeded my expectations. Rich (no dairy, minimal fat—just a touch of olive oil), bright, and filling.

Lemony carrot cauliflower soup with cilantro, smoked paprika, and lemon zest topping.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Oh no. I am definitely not totally stable enough. 😭😭😭

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Meal prep Sunday has been productive. Beef prepped for steak soup and enchiladas later this week. Homemade chipotle enchilada sauce made (pictured). Tonight’s dinner of lemony cauliflower carrot soup and turkey/pear/brie grilled cheese is nearly done. Gus and Call have kept me company in the kitchen

A giant mason jar filled with chipotle enchilada sauce

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I’m not certain I’m emotionally stable enough for the last 10% of Lonesome Dove.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The English teacher in me wants these analyses of the new Taylor Swift songs to stick a little closer to the text. I keep yelling “but where is the textual evidence for that interpretation?” at TikTok.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I’m on the road at 4:49 AM. One ponders where her life choices must’ve gone very wrong for this to happen.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It is so delicious outside.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I see while I’ve been trying to do the job of three people today, our president has discovered artificial intelligence. And already renamed it.

static.klipy.com

ALF embarrassing

ALT: ALF embarrassing

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

I do professional development work in KC and StL suburbs. I am fully aware how much teachers loathe PD (I used to be in their seats) so I try to (1) develop a program that respects/extends their expertise and (2) bring a little gift. I’ve done books and such. This week, it’s a trick or treat bag.

The little treat bags have spooky Post-its, 2 smooth gel pens, a small hand sanitizer and, in the back, some caramel apple pops which are my FAV.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We had houseguests this weekend, and the small black dog was so sad when they left as we left for work this morning. I have returned, so we’ve walked and played ball, and now we’re cooling off in full sploot. I think we’ve rescued his day from despair.

Frank with his tum on the cool floor. My sofa table with fall decor is in the background.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Why do our uniforms look like they were designed by AI

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I had the most delightful fancy ass dinner while, a few miles away, our football team performed not that great. But my bagna cauda was excellent.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Marked safe from not crying at Stephen Wilson Jr songs today. Praise be my eye makeup!

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

“It was wearying trying to adjust to all the paces life required.” In Lonesome Dove, McMurtry has a way of stating big, real, timeless truths in the simplest of words.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I get to see Isbell at the Ryman in a month, and it’s the sole thing keeping me going. (Ok, it’s one of two things. Frank is the other.)

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Had to explain the concept of Scottish terrier to the clerk at Petco while Frank arooooed loudly.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Finally did the update since the SAVE Plan officially dies in a few weeks. My student loan payment (from paying for my undergrad and master's myself) is going from $167/mo to $689/mo. Most of my loans have a 6.8% interest rate. Super neat.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I think maybe a desensitization chamber would fix me. Maybe being plunged underwater for a day or two would do it. It might reset my nervous system.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I don’t want Lonesome Dove to end. What a simple, beautiful epic.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

She’d be really fucking proud. Also she’d tell me my book reading pace is shameful. But mostly proud.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This creature is the smartest, most trainable terrier I’ve ever had, which is slightly terrifying.

Frank, painting with his toy and his backup toy nearby.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It turns out that Gus undersold himself here, and he is also a pretty good shooter.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

I often make a half batch but I made the whole thing today so I can eat it for lunch this week. Mmmmmmm

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This dish is such a pain in the ass to make that I only make it once a year. It’s also so good that I look forward to that once a year. www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/4313...

americastestkitchen.com

Summer Vegetable Gratin | America's Test Kitchen

Layering summer's best vegetables into a gratin can lead to a memorable side dish—or a watery regret. This French casserole deserves better.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Teaching baby teachers sometimes means taking a Saturday call from a 2026 grad who just finished their first week of teaching and is reconsidering their whole life. I tell them it’s hard, but it’s difficult to articulate just how hard it is.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Delightful. Again, the kids are alright

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Seems like we’re all on the Shooting Ourselves in the Foot team

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

My personal athletic victory is that I’m a few solid days into a Pilates plan. Getting off the toilet remains a challenge.

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Oh no the ref has a hammie

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Christy @mizphd.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Oh nooooooooooooo *hands on head*

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