T. Mark Montoya

You don’t need to speak Spanish to understand joy, community, and victory. #BadBunny #Benito

URGENT! Resharing. We will fund four people, leaving our current balance at $4.10. Yes, that's four bucks. #GivingTuesday

Donate to Northern Arizona Dream Fund, organized by Northern Arizona Dream Fund, Inc. **Please note: The amount shown is not the amount we have in our account… Northern Arizona Dream Fund, Inc. needs your support for Northern Arizona Dream Fund

#GivingTuesday

Your generosity makes a real difference.

This Wednesday, we’ll be funding two individuals with $1,100 through the Northern Arizona Dream Fund.

Every contribution counts—join us in creating opportunities and changing lives!

👉 Donate here: www.gofundme.com/f/northern-a...

YouTube video by BeastieBoysVEVO Beastie Boys - Gratitude

#Gratitude isn’t about a single day or a historical narrative—it’s about being thankful for people, communities, & moments every day. It also means showing up & giving back.

As Beastie Boys remind us, it’s not just about giving thanks—it’s about living it. youtu.be/ZdJ5e70Q8mw?...

2day is #NationalFirstGenDay, honoring journeys of those who are 1st to pursue #highered.

As a #firstgen college/high school graduate, I carry w/ me the hopes of my family. Each step was paved w/ their hard work.

Ur path may be challenging, but ur determination is inspiring. Keep going!

Today is #CustodianAppreciationDay.

I’m the son of a custodian. My dad worked long hours, starting before the sun came up & finishing after everyone else had gone home.

Custodians do more than clean. They create safe, welcoming environments. They show up, day after day, with resilience & grace.

Apparently, I have been mispronouncing "cavern" and hence "tavern" incorrectly my whole life. Cav-ern not Cav-ren. 🤔

I planned to write during the month of June. Apparently, the month of June started today. #AcademicBluesky

YouTube video by TheBeachBoysVEVO The Beach Boys - Sail On, Sailor (Visualizer)

#BrianWilson of the #BeachBoys wrote some of the best pop songs of all time. Here is one of my favorites: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7O_...

Sail on, Brian!

The problem with making guacamole for my fajitas, is eating all the said guacamole before my other food is ready

a black and white photo of a man in a suit and tie . Alt: A GIF of Prince giving a funny, disapproving look

I say you can be the President / I'd rather be the Pope
-Prince, 1993

Okay, I'm trying again to re-engage with Bluesky. Hello peoples!

A photo of a furry black dog sitting and looking toward the camera

Happy birthday to Maya! You are 10 today and are still the goodest, biggest, bestest girl! #DogsOfBluesky

That awkward moment when you order food delivery for two, and they bring you utensils for six.

Only people are illegal. This country’s immigration hypocrisy is undeniable.

I was getting ready for a tour for new 1st-year students when two people sat down. I asked if they were in the right spot since my tours usually come en masse. Turns out, they were there for a lecture but showed me the flyer – they were a whole month early! 😂

*URGENT PLEA* We need your help to continue funding our local (Northern Arizona) DREAMers. While we currently have $1,006.44 in our account, this will only fund 1 more person (each reapp costs $605). Plz consider donating, & if you cannot donate, plz share! Thank you. gofund.me/70dd3bcd #DACA

A black dog wearing a cone

Happy caturday, here’s a picture of my dog in a cone

A selfie of me with snow in the background

On the Friday before Spring Break and on what should have been a snow day, I’m here in the building with our beloved custodians. #CustodiansOfStudentSuccess

a man and a woman praying with the words please please please snl on the bottom Alt: SNL sketch of a man (Fred Armisen) and a woman (Kristen Wiig) praying with the words please please please snl on the bottom

Like some little kid, I'm praying for a snow day tomorrow.

Stocked up on my agave spirits (tequila & mezcal) because I needs margaritas and because prices will continue to increase.

Can we all agree it's OK to switch an in-person meeting to Zoom, but not OK to switch a Zoom meeting to in-person? #AcademicSky

Wait, what?!

a pizza with a slice taken out of it is on a plate Alt: a deep-dish pizza with a cheesy slice taken out

I just submitted a "revise & resubmit" that asked for Chicago Style, and now I want a deep-dish pizza.

A closeup photo of my Dad.

I saw a butterfly on my run today. Today is the 19th anniversary of my Dad's passing. There aren't supposed to be butterflies in February in Flagstaff, but I saw one today!

A photo of the book “Walled: Barriers, Migration, and Resistance in the US-Mexico Borderlands” and a photo of my chapter

Finally got my copy! Here’s another piece no one will ever read, but read it now before it’s banned.

...and then I proceed to email myself a few things so that "I won't forget."

I've narrowed my emails down to four! Please, everyone, don't email me after I post this. 😛

NOTE 1: you need a good, additive-free tequila. *NOTE 2: expensive tequila doesn't always mean good tequila. *NOTE 3: stay away from celebrity brands

Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, add a good amount of ice, and shake vigorously. “Dirty dump” or strain over a (optional) salt-rimmed glass of your choice over additional/fresh ice. Garnish with lime or another citrus wedge/wheel.