Jocelyn
@historygirl.bsky.social
Librarian, Archivist, Historian, Traveler, Embroiderer, History Geek, Genealogist.
Anyone been to Ottawa for vacation? We were thinking about Scotland, but flights are so expensive so new plan might be Montreal and Ottawa since it is only a 6 hour drive each way.
Neither of us have been to either city, love visiting libraries, crypts, coffee shops w/cinnamon rolls, and museums
Neither of us have been to either city, love visiting libraries, crypts, coffee shops w/cinnamon rolls, and museums
December 8, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Anyone been to Ottawa for vacation? We were thinking about Scotland, but flights are so expensive so new plan might be Montreal and Ottawa since it is only a 6 hour drive each way.
Neither of us have been to either city, love visiting libraries, crypts, coffee shops w/cinnamon rolls, and museums
Neither of us have been to either city, love visiting libraries, crypts, coffee shops w/cinnamon rolls, and museums
I really appreciate that the place we get our tree from hangs them up so we can see what it looks like relaxed and from all around.
Eric only tried to kill me accidentally once while we were putting it up so that is also a bonus lol.
Now onto writing MOAR PAPER
Eric only tried to kill me accidentally once while we were putting it up so that is also a bonus lol.
Now onto writing MOAR PAPER
December 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I really appreciate that the place we get our tree from hangs them up so we can see what it looks like relaxed and from all around.
Eric only tried to kill me accidentally once while we were putting it up so that is also a bonus lol.
Now onto writing MOAR PAPER
Eric only tried to kill me accidentally once while we were putting it up so that is also a bonus lol.
Now onto writing MOAR PAPER
Apparently the Scottish invasion is starting for World Cup next year. Pity the lads who think Gilette is actually IN Boston and don't realize that its a commuter train ride away lol
However, I could post up at a bar and watch people get confused by their accents so that will be fun
However, I could post up at a bar and watch people get confused by their accents so that will be fun
December 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Apparently the Scottish invasion is starting for World Cup next year. Pity the lads who think Gilette is actually IN Boston and don't realize that its a commuter train ride away lol
However, I could post up at a bar and watch people get confused by their accents so that will be fun
However, I could post up at a bar and watch people get confused by their accents so that will be fun
76 footnotes, 4678 words, and 20 pages later...I think paper one is done.
I probably over cite, but better to do that than not
I probably over cite, but better to do that than not
December 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
76 footnotes, 4678 words, and 20 pages later...I think paper one is done.
I probably over cite, but better to do that than not
I probably over cite, but better to do that than not
Not that I'll choose to afford tickets in general (or want to deal with Rt 1 traffic, jfc its going to be a mess)...but I would love to go to the Norway/France game. Two ancestral countries, two places I've been, and Mbappé.
World Cup Matches at Gillette Stadium:
Scotland v Haiti (June 13)
Norway v winner of Iraq v Bolivia or Suriname (June 16)
Scotland v Morocco (June 19)
England v Ghana (June 23)
Norway v France (June 24)
#FIFA | #FIFAWorldCup
Scotland v Haiti (June 13)
Norway v winner of Iraq v Bolivia or Suriname (June 16)
Scotland v Morocco (June 19)
England v Ghana (June 23)
Norway v France (June 24)
#FIFA | #FIFAWorldCup
December 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Not that I'll choose to afford tickets in general (or want to deal with Rt 1 traffic, jfc its going to be a mess)...but I would love to go to the Norway/France game. Two ancestral countries, two places I've been, and Mbappé.
This is complete and utter bullshit. These individuals have been tested, vetted, and approved. They deserve the ceremony which is the literal last step to gain citizenship. Faneuil Hall has had these ceremonies almost non-stop for decades including through actual war.
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide
Trump administration is pausing naturalizations for immigrants from 19 countries.
www.wgbh.org
December 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
This is complete and utter bullshit. These individuals have been tested, vetted, and approved. They deserve the ceremony which is the literal last step to gain citizenship. Faneuil Hall has had these ceremonies almost non-stop for decades including through actual war.
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
Thinking of my Haligonian friends today!
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December 1917 - Fully embroiled in the First World War Halifax was quickly evolving into a world class port and major base of naval operations. /thread #HalifaxExplosion
December 6, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Thinking of my Haligonian friends today!
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Plan for today is to go to work, finish the last two sections for my paper for my Jim Crow class and then attack this Enviro history paper.
I have a great grade up to this point in both classes so I will be fine but damn, writing is physical and emotional work.
I have a great grade up to this point in both classes so I will be fine but damn, writing is physical and emotional work.
December 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Plan for today is to go to work, finish the last two sections for my paper for my Jim Crow class and then attack this Enviro history paper.
I have a great grade up to this point in both classes so I will be fine but damn, writing is physical and emotional work.
I have a great grade up to this point in both classes so I will be fine but damn, writing is physical and emotional work.
Woot! Husband just found out that he passed his National Board Certification!
December 6, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Woot! Husband just found out that he passed his National Board Certification!
So, an article in 2019 claimed that there were statues of 7 women in Boston. Abigail Adams, Lucy Stone, Mary Dyer, Harriet Tubman, Philis Wheatley, Ann Hutchinson are the ones that I came up with.
Does the Madonna in Eastie count? What about the women in the Irish Famine statue? @universalhub.com
Does the Madonna in Eastie count? What about the women in the Irish Famine statue? @universalhub.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:15 AM
So, an article in 2019 claimed that there were statues of 7 women in Boston. Abigail Adams, Lucy Stone, Mary Dyer, Harriet Tubman, Philis Wheatley, Ann Hutchinson are the ones that I came up with.
Does the Madonna in Eastie count? What about the women in the Irish Famine statue? @universalhub.com
Does the Madonna in Eastie count? What about the women in the Irish Famine statue? @universalhub.com
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Let’s make this very clear—as rangers we DO NOT CARE where you come from to enjoy the parks. We care that you have a good time, are safe, and hopefully learn something along the way.
December 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Let’s make this very clear—as rangers we DO NOT CARE where you come from to enjoy the parks. We care that you have a good time, are safe, and hopefully learn something along the way.
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We know you’ve seen the designs for the 2026 America the Beautiful pass, aka the “national parks pass.” Gross, right? 🤢
Know what’s even more gross? Asking rangers to determine who is “American enough” to pay the lower cost to enter the parks.
Know what’s even more gross? Asking rangers to determine who is “American enough” to pay the lower cost to enter the parks.
December 6, 2025 at 12:15 AM
We know you’ve seen the designs for the 2026 America the Beautiful pass, aka the “national parks pass.” Gross, right? 🤢
Know what’s even more gross? Asking rangers to determine who is “American enough” to pay the lower cost to enter the parks.
Know what’s even more gross? Asking rangers to determine who is “American enough” to pay the lower cost to enter the parks.
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Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
HHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered.
n.pr
December 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Admiral Rachel Levine was the first transgender person to be confirmed by the Senate to serve in the federal government. Her official portrait at HHS headquarters has been altered. n.pr/48HypvT
What is everyone getting their mom for winter holidays? I asked mine what she wanted and she didn't tell me anything useful lol
She's in her 70s, stays home a lot, and hates perfume. Maybe I'll just get her a bunch of scratch tickets.
She's in her 70s, stays home a lot, and hates perfume. Maybe I'll just get her a bunch of scratch tickets.
December 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
What is everyone getting their mom for winter holidays? I asked mine what she wanted and she didn't tell me anything useful lol
She's in her 70s, stays home a lot, and hates perfume. Maybe I'll just get her a bunch of scratch tickets.
She's in her 70s, stays home a lot, and hates perfume. Maybe I'll just get her a bunch of scratch tickets.
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This is the most horrific trophy I’ve ever seen. It looks like a cursed object found in a desert crypt.
December 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
This is the most horrific trophy I’ve ever seen. It looks like a cursed object found in a desert crypt.
Super excited to see the Fleet play at the Garden and especially for the price I got. $77 for 2 tickets for a professional hockey game in Boston? Excellent
December 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Super excited to see the Fleet play at the Garden and especially for the price I got. $77 for 2 tickets for a professional hockey game in Boston? Excellent
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#Massachusetts to Bobby Brainworm: Screw you, we're going to keep recommending all newborns get a life-saving #vaccination
www.universalhub.com/2025/massach...
www.universalhub.com/2025/massach...
December 5, 2025 at 5:12 PM
#Massachusetts to Bobby Brainworm: Screw you, we're going to keep recommending all newborns get a life-saving #vaccination
www.universalhub.com/2025/massach...
www.universalhub.com/2025/massach...
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TIL Maine didn't let Native Americans vote until 1954. This Silver Star recipient was told he couldn't vote after he showed up in uniform.
December 5, 2025 at 4:53 AM
TIL Maine didn't let Native Americans vote until 1954. This Silver Star recipient was told he couldn't vote after he showed up in uniform.
Can Nigel Farage not take a normal photograph?
December 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Can Nigel Farage not take a normal photograph?
I asked my husband to look at my paper and damn if this isn't the most nerve wracking thing ever. I don't know how you people do this shit for a living.
December 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I asked my husband to look at my paper and damn if this isn't the most nerve wracking thing ever. I don't know how you people do this shit for a living.
I stopped using Spotify years ago when their stupid practices were first made known. I also don't need to know how many times I hear the same song...the stats-ification of our lives is getting a bit too much overall
Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.
Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?
December 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I stopped using Spotify years ago when their stupid practices were first made known. I also don't need to know how many times I hear the same song...the stats-ification of our lives is getting a bit too much overall
I cannot stand pure white walls...these colors have sucked the last few years.
pantone just named landlord white the color of the year 2026, WE NEED TO BUILD HOUSES
December 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I cannot stand pure white walls...these colors have sucked the last few years.
Me this morning...but I think I might still be in my teensy weensy breakdown currently.
December 4, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Me this morning...but I think I might still be in my teensy weensy breakdown currently.
I wasn't around but I love this photo so much and all the protest signs. The People's Revolution is never talked about and it really should be as it carries forward the spirit of revolution and agitation started well before 1776 in Boston. Could use another one #parkchat
December 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I wasn't around but I love this photo so much and all the protest signs. The People's Revolution is never talked about and it really should be as it carries forward the spirit of revolution and agitation started well before 1776 in Boston. Could use another one #parkchat