Christy
@mizphd.bsky.social
Reader, writer, academic. I love books and pop culture and teaching. Half-formed opinions are my own. I live in a constant state of mortification. She/her
I need to go to bed, but it’s the best time of night in the best season of the year.
November 30, 2025 at 4:49 AM
I need to go to bed, but it’s the best time of night in the best season of the year.
We rearranged the couches for Christmas and made a little corner for the snuggle ball. Beans loves it so much that we’ve dubbed it Pooh’s Corner (her nickname).
November 30, 2025 at 3:20 AM
We rearranged the couches for Christmas and made a little corner for the snuggle ball. Beans loves it so much that we’ve dubbed it Pooh’s Corner (her nickname).
The tree needs ornaments (tomorrow) but this is what you get for sad lazy Christmas.
November 29, 2025 at 3:26 AM
The tree needs ornaments (tomorrow) but this is what you get for sad lazy Christmas.
I nestled my bit of dad’s remains on what we call the “grandpa shelf” because it has memorabilia from both of our grandpas and great-grandpas. Steve is the first dad to join the shelf (please disregard the dust as that shelf is a bitch to clean. From dust to dust or something, right?)
November 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I nestled my bit of dad’s remains on what we call the “grandpa shelf” because it has memorabilia from both of our grandpas and great-grandpas. Steve is the first dad to join the shelf (please disregard the dust as that shelf is a bitch to clean. From dust to dust or something, right?)
I’ve got one of those in the terrier variety. Can confirm.
November 28, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I’ve got one of those in the terrier variety. Can confirm.
Pumpkin pecan praline pie ✅
Not pictured and also prepped: Sage dressing, noodles (a thing of partner’s family, and green bean casserole.
Not pictured and also prepped: Sage dressing, noodles (a thing of partner’s family, and green bean casserole.
November 27, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Pumpkin pecan praline pie ✅
Not pictured and also prepped: Sage dressing, noodles (a thing of partner’s family, and green bean casserole.
Not pictured and also prepped: Sage dressing, noodles (a thing of partner’s family, and green bean casserole.
“Put some mistletoe on my butt and kiss it, Bobby!” It’s the best Christmas episode by farrrrrr
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“Put some mistletoe on my butt and kiss it, Bobby!” It’s the best Christmas episode by farrrrrr
A little bit of him is riding home with us. 😂 Death is so weird
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
A little bit of him is riding home with us. 😂 Death is so weird
Wow, 5 hours after the funeral tired is like post-dissertation defense tired. Rest in peace, dad.
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Wow, 5 hours after the funeral tired is like post-dissertation defense tired. Rest in peace, dad.
We filled two big collage frames for the graveside service tomorrow. 💛
November 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We filled two big collage frames for the graveside service tomorrow. 💛
@scribblymoth.bsky.social @barleywhiner.bsky.social glad y’all had a good morning 😂
November 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
@scribblymoth.bsky.social @barleywhiner.bsky.social glad y’all had a good morning 😂
I blacked out and grief purchased some fun Christmas decorations.
November 24, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I blacked out and grief purchased some fun Christmas decorations.
Welp, my aunt sent this photo of me, my dad, and my grandparents from when they visited me working the state fair, and it turns out that can cut through the martinis. They’re all gone but me.
November 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Welp, my aunt sent this photo of me, my dad, and my grandparents from when they visited me working the state fair, and it turns out that can cut through the martinis. They’re all gone but me.
We have a first draft. We will let it sit for a night, consult with mom and aunt, and then finalize. I'll share it with you because everyone else in this house is asleep.
November 21, 2025 at 3:20 AM
We have a first draft. We will let it sit for a night, consult with mom and aunt, and then finalize. I'll share it with you because everyone else in this house is asleep.
Today’s installment of Tours of Central West End features a margarita.
November 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Today’s installment of Tours of Central West End features a margarita.
This will fix nothing but it will provide a calm 20 minutes.
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
This will fix nothing but it will provide a calm 20 minutes.
but on the bright side, the nurse brought me a table, and I bought a holiday coffee, and this is the best part of my day. Okay enough sad hospital content FOR NOW
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
but on the bright side, the nurse brought me a table, and I bought a holiday coffee, and this is the best part of my day. Okay enough sad hospital content FOR NOW
This is fun and such a low stakes way to practice. We’ll get better!
November 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM
This is fun and such a low stakes way to practice. We’ll get better!
Look at these triangle babies! They smell awesome. I think they needed a bit more dough in each cup to really cloverleaf.
November 16, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Look at these triangle babies! They smell awesome. I think they needed a bit more dough in each cup to really cloverleaf.
I’ve eaten most of my bowl but sooooooo good. Gonna eat the rest.
November 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I’ve eaten most of my bowl but sooooooo good. Gonna eat the rest.
It’s a dog’s life, my ass.
November 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
It’s a dog’s life, my ass.
Alright, Fredrik Backman. These are some compelling (and true) first lines. I’m in.
November 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Alright, Fredrik Backman. These are some compelling (and true) first lines. I’m in.