Elisa Davis
elisa515.bsky.social
Elisa Davis
@elisa515.bsky.social
Film and singer-songwriter fan. Parent of adults. GRE tutor. Dilettante. Happy to be living in Connecticut again.
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There have long been rumors that the Skull and Bones fraternity house in New Haven contains the skull of Apache leader Geronimo.

A researcher unearthed a letter in 2006 that seemed to corroborate that claim.

I found two more letters in Yale’s archives, along with more corroborating evidence.
While we’re on the topic:

Letters I found in Yale archives said Skull and Bones members took Native American remains from a grave in Oklahoma in 1918.

www.ctinsider.com/news/article... #nutmegsky
November 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
#NowWatching Tarkovsky’s STALKER. While there are plenty more important observations to make, I’m blown away by the sound design. And the fine art nature of the cinematography. 📽️ #FilmSky
November 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Demolishing the East Wing of the White House before finalizing plans for what will be built above its ruins is a near-perfect metaphor for Trump's approach to economic policy. The only difference is the wrecking crew doesn’t claim the rubble is evidence of unprecedented growth.
November 29, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Heading out shortly to see IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT, followed by a Q&A with Jafar Panahi, at @burnsfilmcenter.bsky.social.

Tomorrow we watch and discuss Tarkovsky’s STALKER with the virtual film group.

Yesterday, saw MURDER IN THE FIRST and OH, CANADA at home.

We are serious people! 📽️ #FilmSky
November 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Saw the latest Knives Out today, which is pretty perfect by the way, but 90 minutes into it an older lady in front of us exclaimed, "I don't think this is Hamnet!" and left.

Still trying to figure out why it took her an hour and a half to reach that conclusion.
November 29, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Kicking off the new Kino Film Collection subscription with Paul Schrader’s OH, CANADA.

You, too, can get 50% off an annual subscription, $30 for a full year, with the code CYBER25.

📽️ #FilmSky
November 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Johnson is the latest of a long line of GOP House speakers who were "beleaguered" and "overwhelmed" because of their party's overlapping pathologies and inability to govern in a non-corrupt way

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
‘In Triage Every Day’: A Beleaguered Speaker Says He’s Overwhelmed
www.nytimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Best streaming service deal you haven't heard of: Kino Film Collection is just $30 for a full year--that's half what is already a reasonable price--with the coupon Cyber25. Grab it!

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November 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen:

Caetano Veloso
The Mountain Goats
Pink Floyd
Black 47
Dave’s True Story
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen:

Yo La Tengo
Taylor Swift
Wilson Pickett
Gang of Four
Spice Girls
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:

Paul McCartney
Elvis Costello
Prince
Regina Spektor
The Replacements
November 28, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Appetizers, when there are no pets or kids.
November 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I am thankful I'm at a stage in life in which I can turn down paying work that, from the initial request, I know won't make the student happy with the result.
November 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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I had a chance to chat with Brittany from S19 #mafs. I asked her all the questions and she answered and shared her point of view. Check it out anywhere you listen to podcasts! linktr.ee/AltarCallMAFS #marriedatfirstsight
November 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This is why Jasmine is worried—and why Gino is trying to say she committed marriage fraud. It’s why she has to be so adamant about how much she loved Gino and isn’t interested in marrying Matt.

@altarcallmafs.bsky.social #90DayFiance

Gift link. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Green Card Interviews End in Handcuffs for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
www.nytimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:06 AM
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March 1, 2025 at 7:32 AM
I’m #NowWatching NEVER LET ME GO. Interesting to see some favorite actors fairly early in their careers.

It could almost be an early Lanthimos film.

📽️ #FilmSky
November 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Here’s a full timeline of the ‘Fruity Pebbles’ pee scandal between Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast members Demi Engemann and Jessi Ngatikaura.
Unraveling the Mormon Wives Fruity Pebbles Drama
Here’s a full timeline of the ‘Fruity Pebbles’ pee scandal between Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast members Demi Engemann and Jessi Ngatikaura.
www.thecut.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The person in my little local film club who really hates gore will be away next week. I'm deciding between THE TOWN or GONE BABY GONE. I've seen and liked both of them but not for awhile.

Which one would you choose to share with some older folks?

📽️ #FilmSky
November 26, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Who would have thought Josh would turn out to be such a collossal asshole?! #MAFS
November 26, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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I don’t understand how I can be on social media *this much* and still never have any idea what people are talking about
November 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Here’s a link to the syllabus and the lectures/podcast that David Blight, Beverly Gage, and I are teaching this semester: America at 250: A History.

president.yale.edu/committees-p...
November 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I've bought and sold property. What was that weird thing at Coyote Pass? Where was the buyer or the buyer's representative? Lawyers? Title insurance person? Dozens of papers to sign? Checks?

#SisterWives
November 25, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Is it me, or is Robyn more insufferable now than in earlier seasons?

Also, why does Kody keep talking about getting "our 25%"--since he and Robyn are getting 50%.

#SisterWives
November 25, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Can Elizabeth and Andrei survive without Chuck? Serious question. #90DayFiance
November 25, 2025 at 2:29 AM
We moved a little over 10 years ago. Just found a box, standing up rather than on its side, of (mostly) wine bottles in the garage. Three had sparkling wine tops, but one of those seems to be non-alcoholic.

We're planning Aperol spritzes for Thanksgiving. Think the corks are still any good?
November 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM