HoldSher
@holdsher.bsky.social
Everyone knows me from twitter, right? Okay fine, if not: sociology PhD (that's MY book), and still a Providence RI busybody although I've moved into Masshole territory. The views expressed here are my own, with no organizational affiliations.
Actually, these guys called it 20 years ago: if the power elite admits some women and some POC, it shores up the legitimacy of the power elite itself. If you're an old enough teacher, you might recall saying there's racism & sexism and being met w: "What about Oprah though?"
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Actually, these guys called it 20 years ago: if the power elite admits some women and some POC, it shores up the legitimacy of the power elite itself. If you're an old enough teacher, you might recall saying there's racism & sexism and being met w: "What about Oprah though?"
A couple people thought this was about bulimia, but apparently it’s making a YikYak post about yourselves.
November 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
A couple people thought this was about bulimia, but apparently it’s making a YikYak post about yourselves.
My kid goes to Lafayette, and we’re in town for the big football game.
November 22, 2025 at 2:29 AM
My kid goes to Lafayette, and we’re in town for the big football game.
Just got a Word update, and I’m really (inordinately?) mad about the AI saturation. Feels like an assault on learning itself. WTF are teachers supposed to be doing, and what will the graduates of the future be like?
November 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Just got a Word update, and I’m really (inordinately?) mad about the AI saturation. Feels like an assault on learning itself. WTF are teachers supposed to be doing, and what will the graduates of the future be like?
No time to chat today, but I enjoyed this event! Thanks.
November 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
No time to chat today, but I enjoyed this event! Thanks.
My kid replied “Deadass him” with this pic.
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
My kid replied “Deadass him” with this pic.
Enjoyed it! @kwazana.bsky.social what statement are you making w that empty bookcase?!
October 31, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Enjoyed it! @kwazana.bsky.social what statement are you making w that empty bookcase?!
Happy to be wrong here. I was afraid JG was announcing a run for mayor.
October 27, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Happy to be wrong here. I was afraid JG was announcing a run for mayor.
Aw really @weayonnoh.bsky.social? One more reason to regret missing the thing today.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Aw really @weayonnoh.bsky.social? One more reason to regret missing the thing today.
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Behold the ChatGPT-free midterm exams. 👍🏼
October 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Behold the ChatGPT-free midterm exams. 👍🏼
Scenic traffic jam: looking at the I-way bridge from the Point St. bridge while we wait to cross the (half-broken) Washington Bridge.
October 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Scenic traffic jam: looking at the I-way bridge from the Point St. bridge while we wait to cross the (half-broken) Washington Bridge.
I’m having so much fun - you jealous?
October 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I’m having so much fun - you jealous?
To the person who threw away flowers in Wayland Square: IDK why you did that. But if you think my mother isn’t going to fish something usable out of a sidewalk trash can, THINK AGAIN.
October 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
To the person who threw away flowers in Wayland Square: IDK why you did that. But if you think my mother isn’t going to fish something usable out of a sidewalk trash can, THINK AGAIN.
Spotted in Woonsocket RI. The sun sets on the 1st Amendment? lolsob
October 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Spotted in Woonsocket RI. The sun sets on the 1st Amendment? lolsob
Happy Weekend.
(from … where?)
(from … where?)
September 27, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Happy Weekend.
(from … where?)
(from … where?)
I tried reading e-books, but I give up. Here are my two latest purchases, that will never require a charge or an update. As @mattseybold.bsky.social says, “print is a rent strike.”
And yes I did a photo shoot by our best looking tree.
And yes I did a photo shoot by our best looking tree.
September 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I tried reading e-books, but I give up. Here are my two latest purchases, that will never require a charge or an update. As @mattseybold.bsky.social says, “print is a rent strike.”
And yes I did a photo shoot by our best looking tree.
And yes I did a photo shoot by our best looking tree.
I can’t be the only one who sees the name Kimmel go by and initially reads it as the disgraced “feminist” sociologist.
September 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I can’t be the only one who sees the name Kimmel go by and initially reads it as the disgraced “feminist” sociologist.
And of COURSE I was going read, love, and share the latest from TNC. But also feeling seen by the teasing -- years ago! -- from @chescaleigh.bsky.social. youtu.be/N-p8dOqf3P4?...
September 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
And of COURSE I was going read, love, and share the latest from TNC. But also feeling seen by the teasing -- years ago! -- from @chescaleigh.bsky.social. youtu.be/N-p8dOqf3P4?...
It bugs me when the headlines don’t match. Links to both coming next (ish).
September 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
It bugs me when the headlines don’t match. Links to both coming next (ish).
@itsafronomics.bsky.social you made the big time, by which I mean TMC’s Insta. 😃
September 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM
@itsafronomics.bsky.social you made the big time, by which I mean TMC’s Insta. 😃
How it started (May), how it’s going (September). ID in alt text.
September 12, 2025 at 2:23 AM
How it started (May), how it’s going (September). ID in alt text.
