Aleksei I. Valentín (he/they) ✡️♿🏳️🌈
@aivalentin.bsky.social
🇺🇦 Writer, artist, PhD candidate | C19 US, New Orleans, immigration, religion, death | Disabled Jewish queer trans | Husband and cavalier of @thelionmachine.bsky.social 🪬
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Hello new followers!
I'm Aleksei (he/they) and I'm the other half/cavalier primary of @thelionmachine.bsky.social
I'm a PhD student working on German Catholic immigrants and yellow fever in 19th c New Orleans. I write spec lit, dabble in art, and generally nerd around.
I'm Aleksei (he/they) and I'm the other half/cavalier primary of @thelionmachine.bsky.social
I'm a PhD student working on German Catholic immigrants and yellow fever in 19th c New Orleans. I write spec lit, dabble in art, and generally nerd around.
I knew it was going to be a grad student or an adjunct. And because grad students and adjuncts are cheap and easy to replace, they're the front line in the student-as-customer model of higher ed. Unhappy customer? Sacrifice a lowly TA or adjunct, problem solved.
Unions now. Unions forever.
Unions now. Unions forever.
OU has put the professor here on administrative leave:
November 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I knew it was going to be a grad student or an adjunct. And because grad students and adjuncts are cheap and easy to replace, they're the front line in the student-as-customer model of higher ed. Unhappy customer? Sacrifice a lowly TA or adjunct, problem solved.
Unions now. Unions forever.
Unions now. Unions forever.
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Technically “fuck around and find out” is the scientific method
November 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Technically “fuck around and find out” is the scientific method
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Now at $295 of the $925 I need for Dec. rent. Almost 1/3 of the way there! Thank you so much—I'm a queer, disabled freelancer in a very red state, doing my best to support myself and my arthritic senior dog.
Your shares and support make a world of difference.
Your shares and support make a world of difference.
November 30, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Now at $295 of the $925 I need for Dec. rent. Almost 1/3 of the way there! Thank you so much—I'm a queer, disabled freelancer in a very red state, doing my best to support myself and my arthritic senior dog.
Your shares and support make a world of difference.
Your shares and support make a world of difference.
I taught religious studies to mostly Catholic undergrads at a Very Catholic School. I wouldn't have accepted this in any of those classes, even ones where I assigned reflections to interrogate beliefs or theology. This just sucks, and the girl should respect herself enough to learn in college.
Turning Point at OU posted this girl's essay in full and man is it rough
November 30, 2025 at 7:16 AM
I taught religious studies to mostly Catholic undergrads at a Very Catholic School. I wouldn't have accepted this in any of those classes, even ones where I assigned reflections to interrogate beliefs or theology. This just sucks, and the girl should respect herself enough to learn in college.
Nothing like finding white hairs in my eyebrows to make me feel ancient.
November 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Nothing like finding white hairs in my eyebrows to make me feel ancient.
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El and their sweet elder dog Astra need our help to pay rent. El is a dear, dear triend who had to leave an abusive work situation that was destroying their physical health. Please help this disabled queer trans freelance editor stuck in hostile Florida have safe housing for another month.
Now at $10 of $925 for Dec. rent. Thank you so much for helping me get this started! Payment's due this Monday, Dec. 1—please share widely so we can keep this going.
URGENT request: I’m raising $925 for Dec. rent. Having a disability that varies in severity makes some months harder than others, and I’m still financially behind.
If someone could help me with $5 to kick off funding, that would mean a lot! 💜
If someone could help me with $5 to kick off funding, that would mean a lot! 💜
November 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
El and their sweet elder dog Astra need our help to pay rent. El is a dear, dear triend who had to leave an abusive work situation that was destroying their physical health. Please help this disabled queer trans freelance editor stuck in hostile Florida have safe housing for another month.
I just had a bowl of maple yoghurt and fresh blueberries, and I think I ascended to a new level of New England. Which is impressive down on the Gulf Coast.
November 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I just had a bowl of maple yoghurt and fresh blueberries, and I think I ascended to a new level of New England. Which is impressive down on the Gulf Coast.
If you see this, I IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you’re using without explanation.
November 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
If you see this, I IMPLORE you to post a picture from whatever device you’re using without explanation.
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BREAKING: A new wave of union baristas are joining the longest ULP strike in Starbucks history! 2,500 union baristas across 120+ stores in 85 cities are now on an open-ended ULP strike. We're SIXTEEN DAYS in and only getting stronger ✊
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
BREAKING: A new wave of union baristas are joining the longest ULP strike in Starbucks history! 2,500 union baristas across 120+ stores in 85 cities are now on an open-ended ULP strike. We're SIXTEEN DAYS in and only getting stronger ✊
It's chilly here, in the low 50s, and both cats are in bed with me and Lev. This is not making it easier for me to get out of bed.
November 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It's chilly here, in the low 50s, and both cats are in bed with me and Lev. This is not making it easier for me to get out of bed.
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The Gävlebocken cam is live folks, this is not a drill
The Gävle Goat LIVE 2025 | Lofi Christmas mix
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November 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The Gävlebocken cam is live folks, this is not a drill
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Anytime an animated film/tv show hits this level of cultural explosion, I just feel SO proud & so much love for animation & the community. Congrats to the entire KPDH team! 😭😭😭
Okay, the crowd going nuts like someone just scored a touchdown at the Super Bowl all *through* the KDH performance is a hell of a thing to see hear/see:
November 28, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Anytime an animated film/tv show hits this level of cultural explosion, I just feel SO proud & so much love for animation & the community. Congrats to the entire KPDH team! 😭😭😭
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to diminish the humanities is to miss out on a lot of little guys. that’s no way to live.
Netsuke of a Rat Grasping a Soybean Pod, 19th century Japan
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 AM
to diminish the humanities is to miss out on a lot of little guys. that’s no way to live.
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statistically a lot of you won’t know about ocellated turkeys, so, here you go
November 28, 2025 at 1:09 AM
statistically a lot of you won’t know about ocellated turkeys, so, here you go
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Alice Brock, restaurateur and painter, passed away last year the week before Thanksgiving at the age of 83. 2/2
Artist and Cook Alice Brock, Made Famous by a Song, Dies at 83 - The Provincetown Independent
Alice May Brock of Provincetown, made famous by Arlo Guthrie’s 1967 song “Alice’s Restaurant Massacree,” died on Nov. 21, 2024 at the Lily House hospice in Wellfleet. Her caregiver Viki […]
provincetownindependent.org
November 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Alice Brock, restaurateur and painter, passed away last year the week before Thanksgiving at the age of 83. 2/2
The best part of Thanksgiving is watching the dog show with a cup of coffee and a Weencycat draped over my shoulders.
November 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The best part of Thanksgiving is watching the dog show with a cup of coffee and a Weencycat draped over my shoulders.
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I think it’s time to put this one back out into the ether, friends
Come and learn about how the tropes undergirding anti-Jewish hatred and conspiracy theories as they exist today came to be…
Come and learn about how the tropes undergirding anti-Jewish hatred and conspiracy theories as they exist today came to be…
The Antisemitism Post (tm)
Gotta get the history to know where the tropes live in the discourse today.
www.lifeisasacredtext.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I think it’s time to put this one back out into the ether, friends
Come and learn about how the tropes undergirding anti-Jewish hatred and conspiracy theories as they exist today came to be…
Come and learn about how the tropes undergirding anti-Jewish hatred and conspiracy theories as they exist today came to be…
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Louisiana officials plan to reopen a youth prison in April that was shuttered over a decade ago when it was declared inappropriate for young people. @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports a new correctional facility will eventually be built on the same site. lailluminator.com/2025/11/26/l...
State officials say East Baton Rouge youth prison could reopen as soon as April • Louisiana Illuminator
Louisiana officials plan to reopen a youth prison in April that was shuttered over a decade ago when it was declared inappropriate for young people.
lailluminator.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Louisiana officials plan to reopen a youth prison in April that was shuttered over a decade ago when it was declared inappropriate for young people. @jsodonoghue.bsky.social reports a new correctional facility will eventually be built on the same site. lailluminator.com/2025/11/26/l...
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Angry Goose
2 Angry 2 Goose
Angry Goose 3: Tokyo Drift
2 Angry 2 Goose
Angry Goose 3: Tokyo Drift
There are too many movies about angry men and not enough movies about angry geese.
November 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Angry Goose
2 Angry 2 Goose
Angry Goose 3: Tokyo Drift
2 Angry 2 Goose
Angry Goose 3: Tokyo Drift
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What are the mitzves of Thanks Giving, a festive meal, to eat the turkey bird, to hear the story of thepilgrim, to watch the football game. And some say to argue with an uncle.
November 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
What are the mitzves of Thanks Giving, a festive meal, to eat the turkey bird, to hear the story of thepilgrim, to watch the football game. And some say to argue with an uncle.
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I always feel some kind of way when I find out an academic has created a whole ass conference based off my work and did not think to invite me which had happened twice and that's not a LOT but it is two whole opportunities that I benefitted from literally zero.
November 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I always feel some kind of way when I find out an academic has created a whole ass conference based off my work and did not think to invite me which had happened twice and that's not a LOT but it is two whole opportunities that I benefitted from literally zero.
Now it's time to find out what medication insurance didn't cover this time, America's 22nd favourite game!
November 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Now it's time to find out what medication insurance didn't cover this time, America's 22nd favourite game!
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You do want to read this one.
OK - pie discourse - best pie story:
In 2016, we were living in Andover, in the UK. My wife was assigned as an exchange officer at the Army Air Corps base at Middle Wallop (yes, really).*
The US Army has a tradition: senior leaders, in dress uniform, serve junior troops Thanksgiving dinner.
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In 2016, we were living in Andover, in the UK. My wife was assigned as an exchange officer at the Army Air Corps base at Middle Wallop (yes, really).*
The US Army has a tradition: senior leaders, in dress uniform, serve junior troops Thanksgiving dinner.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:08 PM
You do want to read this one.
I microwaved two sweet potatoes just now for dinner, and you bet your sweet bippity I stabbed them and watched them like a hawk.
Orange goop contained (deliciously).
Orange goop contained (deliciously).
My Momma wanted to make squash to add to some dish. She'd read about softening it in the microwave, so she put two butternut squash in there, cranked it, and set it working.
I was coming out of the back of the house, passing in front of the kitchen where it opened into the dining room. +
I was coming out of the back of the house, passing in front of the kitchen where it opened into the dining room. +
November 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I microwaved two sweet potatoes just now for dinner, and you bet your sweet bippity I stabbed them and watched them like a hawk.
Orange goop contained (deliciously).
Orange goop contained (deliciously).
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Ellen Harding Baker (1847-1886) was a US astronomer and teacher, known for her Solar System Quilt, used as a teaching aid in her lectures on astronomy.
She likely began creating the Solar System Quilt in 1876, and it apparently took her until 1883 to complete the project.
#WomenInSTEM #WomensArt
She likely began creating the Solar System Quilt in 1876, and it apparently took her until 1883 to complete the project.
#WomenInSTEM #WomensArt
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Ellen Harding Baker (1847-1886) was a US astronomer and teacher, known for her Solar System Quilt, used as a teaching aid in her lectures on astronomy.
She likely began creating the Solar System Quilt in 1876, and it apparently took her until 1883 to complete the project.
#WomenInSTEM #WomensArt
She likely began creating the Solar System Quilt in 1876, and it apparently took her until 1883 to complete the project.
#WomenInSTEM #WomensArt