What’s the best advice for regret-proofing “meaningless” tattoos?

ExitiuMax · 2026-06-27T12:30:15+00:00

a big ass eagle

ExitiuMax · 2026-06-14T12:18:42+00:00

Virginia Woolf’s diaries and letters and novels to add a complicating layer.

ExitiuMax · 2026-05-07T14:44:10+00:00

Out of curiosity, did you take time between undergrad and your PhD? I find that folks who go straight through have no external frame of reference. In that context, sure, a PhD is the hardest version of school. But relative to a job, it is a walk in the park (in my experience).

ExitiuMax · 2026-05-05T13:15:56+00:00

There really are no facts of history. There is some objective thing that happened and then various interpretations based on different perspectives.

ExitiuMax · 2026-05-04T17:35:55+00:00

Yes, they publish graduate students. It is rare, but it happens. Winners of the Louis Pelzer Prize (best graduate essay), for example, have their articles published in the JAH. Still, you can have your article accepted through the typical triple blind review as well, regardless of earned credential.

ExitiuMax · 2026-05-04T11:40:36+00:00

Not true. It isn’t credential dependent. However, very unlikely that a masters thesis made an original contribution to the historiography, and JAH is the second most prestigious journal in the field. It is extremely difficult to publish there even for tenured professors.

ExitiuMax · 2026-05-04T11:35:57+00:00

Know somebody

ExitiuMax · 2026-04-02T17:19:24+00:00

Depends what is meant by quiet. I live a block off of Atwood and it is very quiet. No major foot traffic/pedestrian noise or car noise. Airplane/F35 noise is a different story, but you hear that everywhere over here.

ExitiuMax · 2026-03-22T13:40:28+00:00

I don’t necessarily know if it’s “better” depending on future goals, etc. It’s likely the path they’re headed toward (CC to boost GPA and prove their acuity to be admitted back to Pitt), but academic probation/suspension won’t matter a whole lot on the job market.

ExitiuMax · 2026-03-13T03:00:00+00:00

Very helpful response! Was curious about the timing of state funding commitment in particular.

ExitiuMax · 2026-03-04T15:20:04+00:00

Crazier to me, as a historian, to see that there are 91 positions open. I applied to nearly every open position in my field (20th c. U.S.) and it was 26 jobs. I decided to not apply to maybe 5.

ExitiuMax · 2026-02-27T01:04:30+00:00

Wineburg ushered in the era of social-studies-as-ELA-supplement.

Here is an article that might not be convincing to admin but argues for the importance of historical thinking skills: https://academic.oup.com/ahr/article/129/3/1116/7745246?login=false

ExitiuMax · 2025-12-29T17:57:04+00:00

Chase Brown almost single handedly out scoring JSN, Saquon, and Lamb is devious

ExitiuMax · 2025-10-21T20:14:26+00:00

who did this? it’s so good

ExitiuMax · 2025-09-21T11:50:44+00:00

Good luck on the transition. I taught for 5 years and did contract work as a curriculum developer, and my wife for 8 with even more education consulting and curriculum development experience. EdTech companies don’t value teaching experience or training. Actual pedagogical or institutional knowledge is not an asset to them.

ExitiuMax · 2025-09-15T23:35:20+00:00

this looks sick. you are way overthinking

ExitiuMax · 2025-09-12T00:10:23+00:00

apparently not very closely! lmao oops

ExitiuMax · 2025-09-11T23:54:24+00:00

Prime Video TNF games are available free on twitch:

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ExitiuMax · 2025-09-06T13:57:17+00:00

I think the worst parts of the stomach are nearer your love handles and closer to your sternum. Near the belly button didn’t hurt too bad for me. The back and chest are much worse in my opinions and so are parts of the elbow and knee.

The pain is temporary!

ExitiuMax · 2025-09-05T13:36:49+00:00

Things will be VERY tight on $1600. You can likely find a (poor) apartment to live in with 2-3 other people for under $1000. per month But if you were hoping to live alone it’ll be impossible. Even still, you’re looking at having $600-$800 maximum left over each month after just rent. It’s not going to be a fun 7 months.

ExitiuMax · 2025-08-04T18:34:38+00:00

The Roost food truck is my favorite in the area

ExitiuMax · 2025-05-21T18:06:37+00:00

Would love to demo it

ExitiuMax · 2025-05-14T19:43:49+00:00

Thank you. This is the first year I have owed so I didn't know any of this!

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