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@theambericanway

Communications and UX, libraries. UVA/Charlottesville. (Opinions are my own.) Dogs. Cats. Silly jokes. Let's take care of each other.

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Thank you to this person specifically!! It made my walk to the bus (and therefore my bus ridership in general) much easier!

07.03.2026 02:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Does the number of beans in the soup ever actually change your mind about it?

Two bean soup, three bean soup. "No, no polyamo-bean today thank you.

06.03.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Such a cool pic!! Love it!

06.03.2026 01:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Offhand comment from a webinar today:

"My therapist said I'm no longer allowed to tell people 'its going to be ok'... But I can say, 'it's going to be better if we do it together.' "

A notion we could all use, I think.

05.03.2026 22:08 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Actual thing Virginians can do starting tomorrow -Vote YES on the redistricting amendment.

05.03.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

These feel like seeds for a crossword puzzle

05.03.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

They subtracted human β€œintelligence” in their AI-assisted war crime.

05.03.2026 14:29 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Speaking from personal experience, anxious-but-tired is one of humanity's stupidest states.

05.03.2026 14:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, are we sharing PII as a chain letter thread again?

05.03.2026 02:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Holsinger-Visions-of-Progress-catalog-accessible.pdf | Powered by Box

It's Freedom & Liberation Day in Charlottesville, commemorating the day Union soldiers commanded by George Armstrong Custer ended slavery in this region. Many freed people became prominent citizens. Some of their portraits & stories are in our catalog. The pdf is free!πŸ‘‡πŸ½
at.virginia.edu/vop-catalog

03.03.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
Over half of albemarle county was liberated from slavery that day as the Union line reached them, including hundreds of people held in captivity by the university's professors, students, and the school itself.

Over half of albemarle county was liberated from slavery that day as the Union line reached them, including hundreds of people held in captivity by the university's professors, students, and the school itself.

Today is Liberation and Freedom Day In Charlottesville!

March 3, 1865, is when word of liberation from slavery reached the area.

A reminder below that much of what we experience as Cville/UVA culture was built by enslaved individuals & families.

www.cvillepedia.org/Liberation_a...

03.03.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 115 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I sure hope I'm wrong but it feels like Trump has now kicked off WWIII.

03.03.2026 12:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No comment

03.03.2026 11:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Our dept IT was talking to a big group of staff about how they're "looking for the best software for ABC task... Like how the university selected Workday because it was the best software". They had to pause for the laughter to subside.

03.03.2026 00:45 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Black salt and pepper dog lazes on purple blanket on a couch, soulful eyes wondering why you're not petting him right now.

Black salt and pepper dog lazes on purple blanket on a couch, soulful eyes wondering why you're not petting him right now.

And the same to you!

01.03.2026 20:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Things look bleak. But you’re not alone. Wanna do something? Get involved in local organizing! It’s also a great way to lower your anxiety and make new friends! πŸ˜‰

28.02.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

TODAY, Saturday, 3-5pm @raqc-cville.bsky.social More than ever I’m looking forward to learning from @emily.gorcen.ski about resisting disinformation and manipulation.

28.02.2026 16:16 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Black, white and red poster: YOU ARE NOT IMMUNE TO PROPAGANDA. How to navigate the media ecosystem as an antifascist. Saturday, Feb, 28, 3-5 PM, Rihanna Area queer Center, 801 W Main St.

Black, white and red poster: YOU ARE NOT IMMUNE TO PROPAGANDA. How to navigate the media ecosystem as an antifascist. Saturday, Feb, 28, 3-5 PM, Rihanna Area queer Center, 801 W Main St.

Despite increasing awareness of media-driven manipulation, we are as vulnerable as ever to being victimized by a system that does not have our interests at heart. We'll learn how media is weaponized and how we can fight back to protect ourselves and our communities.

26.02.2026 21:51 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

It’s tough for a speech to be this fascist and this boring at the same time

#SOTU2026

25.02.2026 03:45 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

the town of emporia consists entirely of the I-95/Rt 58 intersection & the gas stations that surround it, this is now an ICE surveillance node for all of south central VA

24.02.2026 19:07 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Advising Fellow, College of Arts & Sciences in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America | Student Services, Health, & Wellness at University of Virginia Apply for Advising Fellow, College of Arts & Sciences job with University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America. Student Services, Health, & Wellness at University of Virg...

Friends, I am hiring two scholar-advisors this year! Come join the best advising team in the country (for real). Please help me spread the news about this great opportunity! This is a permanent, non-time limited instructional staff position, and I will be happy to answer questions!

23.02.2026 21:59 πŸ‘ 38 πŸ” 39 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 8

Seriously, lines around the block! One is always visible in Harrison/Small, downstairs gallery. Open to all!

23.02.2026 22:11 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What a stupid failure of imagination. I hate these things. They feel like neurotypicality tests.

23.02.2026 00:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That sounds amazing. We make a huge batch at the end of the season thx to CSA. The smaller containers is smart! And heaven knows I'm perpetually saving jars.

22.02.2026 15:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing. I have some in the freezer... Maybe I'll thaw for this reason.

22.02.2026 14:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Yessssssss that sounds amazing!

22.02.2026 13:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Roasted veg, particularly mushrooms and eggplant. Umami bombs.

22.02.2026 02:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Salted butter. Good heavens, a fried egg in salted butter? Say less.

22.02.2026 02:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A refrigerator over-performer: Garlic confit. Cook garlic cloves low in olive oil. Put them on absolutely everything.

What else?

22.02.2026 02:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

Incredibly nice!

21.02.2026 01:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0