Marilee Lindemann
@marileelindemann.bsky.social
English prof & academic administrator at University of Maryland; sporadic blogger; queer, feminist, non-geek fascinated by social media, politics, & pop culture; fan of women's basketball & wire fox terriers. Making life up as it goes along. Opinions mine.
Job alert! Come work with me and my wonderful staff in College Park Scholars, a group of 13 interdisciplinary living-learning programs for first- and second-year students at the University of Maryland. Posting is here: umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP/job/Uni...
November 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Job alert! Come work with me and my wonderful staff in College Park Scholars, a group of 13 interdisciplinary living-learning programs for first- and second-year students at the University of Maryland. Posting is here: umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCP/job/Uni...
Took an exploratory paddle around the Smithsonian Educational Research Center in Edgewater, MD on this lovely Saturday afternoon. No federal troops or ICE agents were there and the Oleaginous Pedophile hasn’t closed the place yet, so, yeah, it was a perfect day. Peace, y’all.
August 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Took an exploratory paddle around the Smithsonian Educational Research Center in Edgewater, MD on this lovely Saturday afternoon. No federal troops or ICE agents were there and the Oleaginous Pedophile hasn’t closed the place yet, so, yeah, it was a perfect day. Peace, y’all.
I went to a baby shower earlier this summer that featured the same activity. Here’s what I came up with (for my soon to arrive great niece):
August 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I went to a baby shower earlier this summer that featured the same activity. Here’s what I came up with (for my soon to arrive great niece):
Proudly carried our sign in Takoma Park today with @marthanellsmith.bsky.social. It was a good day.
June 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Proudly carried our sign in Takoma Park today with @marthanellsmith.bsky.social. It was a good day.
Today in Takoma Park. Word gets around.
June 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Today in Takoma Park. Word gets around.
We interrupt your doom-scrolling to let you gaze upon Twix, an emotional support toy fox terrier who offers love and smiles to travelers at Detroit’s Metro Airport. You’re welcome.
June 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We interrupt your doom-scrolling to let you gaze upon Twix, an emotional support toy fox terrier who offers love and smiles to travelers at Detroit’s Metro Airport. You’re welcome.
Your fine and patriotic work is now on display in our front yard in Takoma Park, Maryland. It fits in beautifully with the vibe of our lefty, sign-filled neighborhood. Thank you!
March 24, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Your fine and patriotic work is now on display in our front yard in Takoma Park, Maryland. It fits in beautifully with the vibe of our lefty, sign-filled neighborhood. Thank you!
Bobby’s Bluebonnets, Austin, TX, March 16, 2025
Bobby is my brother-in-law. His backyard garden is a beautiful oasis of native plants, with a few dollops of Texas whimsy thrown in for good measure. Happy spring!
#Bloomscrolling
Bobby is my brother-in-law. His backyard garden is a beautiful oasis of native plants, with a few dollops of Texas whimsy thrown in for good measure. Happy spring!
#Bloomscrolling
March 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Bobby’s Bluebonnets, Austin, TX, March 16, 2025
Bobby is my brother-in-law. His backyard garden is a beautiful oasis of native plants, with a few dollops of Texas whimsy thrown in for good measure. Happy spring!
#Bloomscrolling
Bobby is my brother-in-law. His backyard garden is a beautiful oasis of native plants, with a few dollops of Texas whimsy thrown in for good measure. Happy spring!
#Bloomscrolling
We were there! On the Ellipse in DC, demonstrating support for the good, brave people of Ukraine.
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March 9, 2025 at 12:51 AM
We were there! On the Ellipse in DC, demonstrating support for the good, brave people of Ukraine.
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RIP Cecile Richards. Warrior.
January 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
RIP Cecile Richards. Warrior.
Same. Here's my sign from 2017:
January 20, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Same. Here's my sign from 2017:
As I was making my holiday pies this morning, I recalled that Kamala Harris can crack eggs with one hand and thought, not for the first time, "Yep, that's the kind of hand you want steering the ship of state."
Happy holidays from the land of woulda, coulda, shoulda. Stay strong. Find the helpers.
Happy holidays from the land of woulda, coulda, shoulda. Stay strong. Find the helpers.
December 24, 2024 at 7:37 PM
As I was making my holiday pies this morning, I recalled that Kamala Harris can crack eggs with one hand and thought, not for the first time, "Yep, that's the kind of hand you want steering the ship of state."
Happy holidays from the land of woulda, coulda, shoulda. Stay strong. Find the helpers.
Happy holidays from the land of woulda, coulda, shoulda. Stay strong. Find the helpers.
Chilling by the fire with pups and a cocktail. Welcoming the light!
December 22, 2024 at 1:59 AM
Chilling by the fire with pups and a cocktail. Welcoming the light!
#CocktailsOfBluesky Behold the Clausmopolitan, our holiday version of the Cosmopolitan, with vodka, Grand Marnier, Rose's Lime Juice, cranberry-pomegranate juice, and a garnish of cranberries and lime. Mixed by the divine @marthanellsmith.bsky.social. Here's to you!
December 14, 2024 at 2:30 AM
#CocktailsOfBluesky Behold the Clausmopolitan, our holiday version of the Cosmopolitan, with vodka, Grand Marnier, Rose's Lime Juice, cranberry-pomegranate juice, and a garnish of cranberries and lime. Mixed by the divine @marthanellsmith.bsky.social. Here's to you!
Last night we lit the first fire of the season and mixed a couple of delicious Boulevardiers to celebrate the deactivation of my Xitter account. Bluesky, I'm all in. Here's to The Good Place and to all you shiny, caring, clever, hardworking fighters for democracy. Hang in there!
December 1, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Last night we lit the first fire of the season and mixed a couple of delicious Boulevardiers to celebrate the deactivation of my Xitter account. Bluesky, I'm all in. Here's to The Good Place and to all you shiny, caring, clever, hardworking fighters for democracy. Hang in there!
Happy Thanksgiving, good people of Bluesky. I'm so grateful for this kind, smart, caring emerging community. And I'm really glad that @smittenkitchen.bsky.social shared their recipe for this delicious bourbon pumpkin cheesecake here the other day. Easy to make, gorgeous, and 100% YUMMY!
November 28, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, good people of Bluesky. I'm so grateful for this kind, smart, caring emerging community. And I'm really glad that @smittenkitchen.bsky.social shared their recipe for this delicious bourbon pumpkin cheesecake here the other day. Easy to make, gorgeous, and 100% YUMMY!
#Cocktails of Bluesky. Manhattan in a sparkly glass. Happy Saturday before Thanksgiving, skeeters. Rest, nourish, celebrate, prepare for battle. It's going to be a long four years.
November 24, 2024 at 1:35 AM
#Cocktails of Bluesky. Manhattan in a sparkly glass. Happy Saturday before Thanksgiving, skeeters. Rest, nourish, celebrate, prepare for battle. It's going to be a long four years.
Max and Mattie (and I) are happy to see you here, Connie. You and Sherrod have been on all our hearts and minds. We send admiration and love and determination to make our country better for everyone.
November 15, 2024 at 2:22 AM
Max and Mattie (and I) are happy to see you here, Connie. You and Sherrod have been on all our hearts and minds. We send admiration and love and determination to make our country better for everyone.
The great Sandra M. Gilbert has died. She was a brilliant scholar, trail-blazing feminist critic, fierce poet, bon vivant, beloved mentor, teacher, & friend. She & her collaborator Susan Gubar made so much possible. What a life, what a force, what a loss. Thank you, Sandra, for everything. RIP
November 12, 2024 at 2:56 AM
The great Sandra M. Gilbert has died. She was a brilliant scholar, trail-blazing feminist critic, fierce poet, bon vivant, beloved mentor, teacher, & friend. She & her collaborator Susan Gubar made so much possible. What a life, what a force, what a loss. Thank you, Sandra, for everything. RIP
If you see this, post a concert photo you took.
Brandi Carlile, here with bandmates the Hanseroth Twins, at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, VA, August 28, 2021. The first live show I saw after (the worst of) the pandemic.
November 11, 2024 at 4:07 AM
If you see this, post a concert photo you took.
Brandi Carlile, here with bandmates the Hanseroth Twins, at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, VA, August 28, 2021. The first live show I saw after (the worst of) the pandemic.
I haven't posted much here, but I want to support this community-in-formation. Today I offer two photos of autumn light and puffy clouds on water. Those lovely blues seem to belong in a place called Bluesky. Sending love and light to each and all. And a secular but sincere prayer for peace. ☮️
October 15, 2023 at 9:25 PM
I haven't posted much here, but I want to support this community-in-formation. Today I offer two photos of autumn light and puffy clouds on water. Those lovely blues seem to belong in a place called Bluesky. Sending love and light to each and all. And a secular but sincere prayer for peace. ☮️
I don't know if I should laugh, cry—or retire.
July 29, 2023 at 2:35 AM
I don't know if I should laugh, cry—or retire.