Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.

The fat, queer, polyamorous, leftist cat lady the alpha males warned you about.

Political news junkie. Blocks doomers, bigots, & engagement farmers following > 10k on sight. No patience for non-voters or far left who blame Dems instead of GOP for our problems.

aka Scruffy the Vampire Slayer (he/him). Nature-loving queer pagan geek husband material. 🌻Pacific Northwest based. I laugh at my own puns. Recovering healthcare professional. I write. I have a dog named Hazel. Free 🇵🇸.

Born and raised in Olympia, WA. Teacher, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and wife.

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