Theodora Ruhs

@theodoraruhs

PhD holder and teacher of journalism at a CT university. Currently too tired to be any good at social media-ing. (She/Her) P.S. If it isn’t obvious by now, you should know I love animals.

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Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· 26d

This is in my phone photos, apparently taken on Tuesday. I have no idea what it is or how it was taken, but it looks kinda neat.

What I imagine Canada’s skies look like right now.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· 27d

Having fun and remembering how much I miss living in California. Can’t beat an evening sail in the bay.

Two people in shadow sitting on a sailboat at sunset.

Sunset over the bay with the hills in the background and the remnants of a pier in the water.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· 28d

Ok fine because I do think I was killing it in the overalls today. I’m normalizing wearing overalls at 45.

Me in teal overalls and a white shirt with my reading glasses on my head. I cheated and used photoshop to make my god awful pores less noticeable.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· 28d

Been feeling cute today, but this cat is even cuter.

Gray and white cat with black tiger stripes and a very cute button nose sitting on a colorful blanket.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· 29d

I get to hang out with these two beautiful divas for the next few days.

A gray and white cat with black tiger stripes sitting in front of a window looking saucily over her shoulder. Her name is Gemma.

A white cat with black markings on her head and back lounging on a colorful carpet like the queen she is. Her name is Sparrow.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· 29d

Seen along the freeway in Vallejo.

Billboard along roadside with trees behind it. It reads: AI CAN'T FIX YOUR A/C
PETER LEVI

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jul 12

Seen on my walk.

Blue sign in a yard between a lamppost and telephone pole. It reads, “Davis is for everyone,” with two hearts, one after Davis on the first line and the other before is on the second line. Below these words is a rainbow line crossing the sign. Bellow that, in parentheses, it reads, “Except ICE.”

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jul 12

I counted about 9 seconds starting from when it started moving towards the truck at about :29 since the 100 yards is based on the distance when it was laying down. But you are correct. I don’t know why everyone thinks that timing disproves the distance.

Speed distance time calculator solving for time
Distance = 100 yd
Speed = 30 mph
Answer: Time = 6.81818 seconds

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jul 9

Ginny hanging out with her aunty Ruby (my mom’s dog) in the backyard.

Ruby, a black Great Dane standing next to Ginny, a red Chihuahua, who is lying in the backyard dirt while looking regal. They are both looking at something out of frame. I believe it is the tree that serves as squirrel TV.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jul 8

This show has great cars.

Man getting into a red ‘68 Cadillac DeVille convertible.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jul 5

“Look at that smoke. Mercy!” -My grandma’s friend

Picture of screen showing live stream of D.C. fireworks. I was justified in calling the fireworks overkill.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jul 5

I would not want to actually be there, but my grandma and her friend are enjoying it on the tv with the sound turned low.

Picture of live stream of D.C. fireworks. Totally overkill IMHO.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jul 5

😂

1 minute ago
Adam Sella Reporting from the
National Mall

The "very long" speech Trump promised is over after about 35 minutes. Now on to the fireworks.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jul 5

The AP live stream camera moved, probably to take shelter, and I love the new angle.

Screenshot shot of blurry abandoned drinks with empty grass and abandoned temporary buildings behind them.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jul 5

Have my weather app set to D.C. for updates.

Hourly weather forecast for D.C. showing severe storms between 9 and 11 p.m.
It’s also still hot. Currently 87 degrees but feels like 91.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jul 4

Long story short, someone is going to need to restrain me from taking one of these puppies back to CT with me at the end of the summer. Also, someone needs to save this poor couple from a house full of puppies (they might keep 1 or 2) and have a talk with their daughter. 13/13

Week old black puppy with its eyes closed being held by the family’s teenage son. If you look closely you’ll see its toes are adorably “painted” white.

The same week old black puppy with its white toes. And yes I did pet its head and it was very soft.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jul 2

The top comment on YouTube bears this out.

Comment from @louie99999 9y ago

“I was in Korea and a man just stopped me and asked if I knew John Denver country roads and belted out a couple of lines with a korean accent - it was a great moment. We're all more alike than not.”

It has 767 likes.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jul 1

Here’s a photo my grandma gave to my grandfather, I assume after they were already dating based on the salutation. Even though the photo is damaged, you can probably tell why my grandpa was interested. I hope she doesn’t mind me sharing this.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jul 1

Here’s a photo my grandfather gave to my grandmother when he was trying to date her.

Man with a mustache in a suit standing behind a smiling woman in what looks like a wedding dress and holding a bouquet.

Back of photo reads: Don’t you think that I should grow a moustache?
This a cousin

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jul 1

Here’s an excellent photo of my great aunt Gytha in traditional Icelandic costume when she was very young, probably in her teens or early twenties.

Black and white photo of a young woman sitting in low-backed armchair wearing a long, dark dress with wide floral embroidery along the bottom hem and at the bottom of the wide sleeves. She is also wearing a headdress made up of a light shear fabric rolled up on top and flowing down her back, held in place by a metal band on top of her head.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jun 30

Going through family photos and found this one of my great-great grandmother, Theodóra Thoroddsen, the Icelandic poet. With her is her daughter Maria. The photo is a little damaged but it’s still a great photo.

Maria on the left pulling on what looks like a shawl, and Theodora on the right knitting. They are both sitting on the grass leaning against the outside of a house underneath a window.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jun 30

This is the sort of thing I miss about the Inland Empire.

Wild sun flowers against a background of a rolling hill of dried out chaparral and a bright blue sky.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jun 30

It’s the little things that make me feel at home. Oh Inland Empire, how I mostly don’t miss you.

A concrete pole with a sign of a drawing of a rattlesnake that reads:

RATTLESNAKES MAY BE FOUND IN THIS AREA. THEY ARE IMPORTANT MEMBERS OF THE NATURAL
COMMUNITY. THEY WILL NOT ATTACK, BUT IF DISTURBED OR CORNERED, THEY WILL DEFEND THEMSELVES.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jun 27

Still watching! I’ve never seen her this interested in tv before. I think it’s because my grandma is watching, and she’s fascinated with my grandma.

Ginny looking at the tv while sitting by the sliding glass door.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jun 27

She stepped away during the ad break and then dashed back when she heard Dr. Quinn! 😂

Chihuahua standing with head cocked and ears alert looking at the tv through the sliding glass door.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jun 27

Someone is watching with us (but doesn’t want to come inside).

Chihuahua watching the tv through the sliding glass door.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jun 24

Look at that lovely SoCal air.

Palm trees with a layer of brown air below the clouds and blue sky above.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jun 23

If you are so inclined, it’s interesting to look through what people are writing. This one, I think, is exemplary of what the FCC is up against. From Marjorie & Richard Pertzborn today.

Screenshot shot of comment: The View is America's most-watched daytime talk show. according to the new york times, it is "the most important political TV show in America". The View is a Daytime Emmy® Award-winning talk show and is a priority destination for up-to-the-minute Hot Topics, invaluable conversations, celebrities, newsmakers and politicians and must-see viewing for loyal fans. please do not interfere with this programming, OR that of ABC or DISNEY.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jun 23

Another evening of rewatching Dr. Quinn with my grandma. Made it to the first Johnny Cash episode (season 1 episode 3). He was made for the role.

Johnny Cash, as Kid Cole, dressed in all black cowboy gear, including a black hat, with a gun at his hip standing next to Chad Allen, who plays Matthew Cooper, in a faded red shirt and tan hat.

Theodora Ruhs@theodoraruhs· Jun 22

Continuing the Dr. Quinn rewatch with my grandma. Jane Seymour and Joe Lando are way too hot for the frontier. I mean, come on: