Curtis
@soccurt.bsky.social
Overly caffeinated prof in SW Ontario, and probably having another cup of coffee way too late as you read this. Liberal socialist and limitarian politics. Posts my own and do not reflect my employer. He/him. 🏳️🌈
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My day-to-day philosophy of gender and politics, such as it is, with a winter and Christmas twist:
1. Bake lemon bars.
2. Clear the snow from the driveway.
3. Do (1) and (2) for others.
1. Bake lemon bars.
2. Clear the snow from the driveway.
3. Do (1) and (2) for others.
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An issue we're seeing at all levels of university is that many students are simply refusing to do *anything*. They aren't reading the syllabus, aren't following assignment guidelines, aren't engaging with material, ignoring deadlines. And this might seem like old news, but it truly has ramped up.
November 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
An issue we're seeing at all levels of university is that many students are simply refusing to do *anything*. They aren't reading the syllabus, aren't following assignment guidelines, aren't engaging with material, ignoring deadlines. And this might seem like old news, but it truly has ramped up.
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Trip to the bookstore today revealed something alarming: philosophy is just mostly stoicism at this point. At least 70% of the books of philosophy at my store.
I am SO mad at the Epicureans for not leaving more of their work preserved.
I am SO mad at the Epicureans for not leaving more of their work preserved.
November 29, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Trip to the bookstore today revealed something alarming: philosophy is just mostly stoicism at this point. At least 70% of the books of philosophy at my store.
I am SO mad at the Epicureans for not leaving more of their work preserved.
I am SO mad at the Epicureans for not leaving more of their work preserved.
New book day featuring @ebharrington.bsky.social and @ruha9.bsky.social.
November 29, 2025 at 3:03 AM
New book day featuring @ebharrington.bsky.social and @ruha9.bsky.social.
Wes and I enjoyed Wake up Dead Man, but we both agreed there was a lot of Catholicism we weren't ready for. Hazard of going into a movie without watching a preview or reading much about it.
November 29, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Wes and I enjoyed Wake up Dead Man, but we both agreed there was a lot of Catholicism we weren't ready for. Hazard of going into a movie without watching a preview or reading much about it.
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If you loved THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE, then you'll love its action-packed sequel, PRINCE CASPIAN! The Pevensie children are back, even Edmund, but what about all your favorite friends: Mr. Tumnus, the Beavers, the friendly giant? Well, they've been dead for a thousand years. Sorry.
November 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
If you loved THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE, then you'll love its action-packed sequel, PRINCE CASPIAN! The Pevensie children are back, even Edmund, but what about all your favorite friends: Mr. Tumnus, the Beavers, the friendly giant? Well, they've been dead for a thousand years. Sorry.
I loved Emily's novel. She not only told a moving, hilarious, teary story of trans lives, but also (from my vantage point as a growing up gay in rural Southwestern Ontario) nailed it in her portrayal of small town life.
Happy holiday shopping season! Consider Woodworking, and consider buying it from an indie bookseller, whether your favorite local store or Bookshop dot org!
If you have a book lover in your life, Woodworking by Emily St. James would make a wonderful holiday gift. The hardcover edition is quite handsome. There are desks on the cover!
bookshop.org/p/books/wood...
bookshop.org/p/books/wood...
November 28, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I loved Emily's novel. She not only told a moving, hilarious, teary story of trans lives, but also (from my vantage point as a growing up gay in rural Southwestern Ontario) nailed it in her portrayal of small town life.
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Do any of my Bluesky followers have experience navigating solar panel installation and heritage protections in New Brunswick?
An old friend asked me for help with this and I’d like to point him in the right direction.
An old friend asked me for help with this and I’d like to point him in the right direction.
November 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Do any of my Bluesky followers have experience navigating solar panel installation and heritage protections in New Brunswick?
An old friend asked me for help with this and I’d like to point him in the right direction.
An old friend asked me for help with this and I’d like to point him in the right direction.
Key dinner ingredient acquired.
November 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Key dinner ingredient acquired.
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I’ll give you a personalized book recommendation if you promise you won’t procure the book from a billionaire…
Black Friday reminder: You can support independent bookstores and get great deals without lining the pockets of billionaires 😌
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I’ll give you a personalized book recommendation if you promise you won’t procure the book from a billionaire…
Lest anyone think Canada is progressive on race or immigration issues.
Can't imagine those same London popo will spend much time on these "protesters"
Growing white nationalist group behind broad daylight demonstration in London on Sunday | CBC News
An apparent white nationalist demonstration on a busy overpass near London, Ont.'s downtown on Sunday afternoon is concerning for witnesses and experts who track extremist behaviour.
www.cbc.ca
November 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Lest anyone think Canada is progressive on race or immigration issues.
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Modernity was nice while it lasted.
Now we have atomized individualism without the individualism.
Not what I would have picked!
Now we have atomized individualism without the individualism.
Not what I would have picked!
November 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Modernity was nice while it lasted.
Now we have atomized individualism without the individualism.
Not what I would have picked!
Now we have atomized individualism without the individualism.
Not what I would have picked!
Christmas baking starts today with...
November 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Christmas baking starts today with...
According to bluesky, one person has added me to a list. I am part of "those who have promoted, supported or catered to bourgeois reactionary views that further divide the poor & working classes."
Sorry, I will turn in my Marxist/liberal socialist card now.
Sorry, I will turn in my Marxist/liberal socialist card now.
November 28, 2025 at 4:45 AM
According to bluesky, one person has added me to a list. I am part of "those who have promoted, supported or catered to bourgeois reactionary views that further divide the poor & working classes."
Sorry, I will turn in my Marxist/liberal socialist card now.
Sorry, I will turn in my Marxist/liberal socialist card now.
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I almost died watering parsnip seeds. 10/10
November 28, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I almost died watering parsnip seeds. 10/10
My God.
Anecdotal so grain of salt and so forth, but since the speed limits near where I lived went from 50 to 40km/h and the bike lanes have been added, people drive *much* worse. There are at least 6 elementary schools nearby.
Speed cameras NOW.
Anecdotal so grain of salt and so forth, but since the speed limits near where I lived went from 50 to 40km/h and the bike lanes have been added, people drive *much* worse. There are at least 6 elementary schools nearby.
Speed cameras NOW.
so our government made a big deal about banning speed cameras but one city left theirs running to see what difference the ban would make and you are not going to believe this
November 28, 2025 at 3:14 AM
My God.
Anecdotal so grain of salt and so forth, but since the speed limits near where I lived went from 50 to 40km/h and the bike lanes have been added, people drive *much* worse. There are at least 6 elementary schools nearby.
Speed cameras NOW.
Anecdotal so grain of salt and so forth, but since the speed limits near where I lived went from 50 to 40km/h and the bike lanes have been added, people drive *much* worse. There are at least 6 elementary schools nearby.
Speed cameras NOW.
Odd request especially as American friends are celebrating Thanksgiving but does anyone have a book they can suggest for someone (me) without a faith who is experiencing what's best described as a crisis of faith?
November 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Odd request especially as American friends are celebrating Thanksgiving but does anyone have a book they can suggest for someone (me) without a faith who is experiencing what's best described as a crisis of faith?
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Trudeau-era environment minister Steven Guilbeault has published a resignation letter detailing the reasons for his departure from Carney's cabinet.
He directly cites today's MOU:
He directly cites today's MOU:
November 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Trudeau-era environment minister Steven Guilbeault has published a resignation letter detailing the reasons for his departure from Carney's cabinet.
He directly cites today's MOU:
He directly cites today's MOU:
FWIW I'm pro print that meat, and providing robust supports for farmers who lose their livelihoods.
November 27, 2025 at 9:44 PM
FWIW I'm pro print that meat, and providing robust supports for farmers who lose their livelihoods.
Fellow profs: Do any of you teach 3 hour blocks? If so, what are your best tips to keep students learning and engaged?
While I've been at the game for a while, I still struggle with this one.
While I've been at the game for a while, I still struggle with this one.
November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Fellow profs: Do any of you teach 3 hour blocks? If so, what are your best tips to keep students learning and engaged?
While I've been at the game for a while, I still struggle with this one.
While I've been at the game for a while, I still struggle with this one.
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One of the best pieces of advice I ever got is that when you feel hopeless, out of place, or just generally at a loss, you should look for ways to be helpful or kind to someone else. Works every time.
November 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
One of the best pieces of advice I ever got is that when you feel hopeless, out of place, or just generally at a loss, you should look for ways to be helpful or kind to someone else. Works every time.
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🎵 everyone’s thankin’ 🎵
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🎵 everyone’s thankin’ 🎵
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this is such a funny botched metaphor. yeah man they got sharks a mile long out there
November 27, 2025 at 1:18 PM
this is such a funny botched metaphor. yeah man they got sharks a mile long out there
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tired: the protestant reformation and the spirit of capitalism
wired: them vibes, that dawg
wired: them vibes, that dawg
November 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
tired: the protestant reformation and the spirit of capitalism
wired: them vibes, that dawg
wired: them vibes, that dawg
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Two weeks after Trump’s victory www.liberalcurrents.com/abandoning-t...
November 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Two weeks after Trump’s victory www.liberalcurrents.com/abandoning-t...