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Ryan D Williamson

7 months

I regret to inform you all that our book is no longer available for pre-order… because today is the official release date!! This book means so much to @joelasievert and me, and we really hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed writing it.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Unpopular opinion: the best thing young people can do early in their careers is adopt a dog. Then another one mid career. Then two more late career. Four more in retirement. Success is measured by the number of dogs you pet.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 years

Pro: just signed a contract with Oxford University Press for my first book! Con: I actually have to put words on paper now??? Unbelievable

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 months

Since political science doesn’t really publish null results, I wonder how much time/energy/money has been wasted on people independently studying the same/similar ideas only to learn the same lesson. I would love to see the Journal of Don’t Bother We Already Tried That

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 years

One cool thing about imposter syndrome is how you don’t feel better when your work gets published in a good journal. Instead, you just question whether or not the journal is really any good.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

1 year

I am genuinely over the moon to officially share that I will be joining the faculty at the University of Wyoming this fall! I’m so thankful for the memories and friendships I’ve made at Auburn and R Street, but this move is a dream come true for me. I can’t wait to get started!

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Just received this review: “I have truly enjoyed reading this paper: it is well written, the exposition is good, and the story is coherent and makes sense. In fact, this is the best paper I have received to review this year. Thank you for all this effort.” This calls for pie!

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

7 months

Self deprecation is kinda my thing, but I legitimately never saw this coming. Thank you so much to everyone who made this happen.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 months

How do I start a professional award to reward the nicest people in political science? That feels like behavior we should be encouraging and celebrating more often.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

8 months

I’ve got a few copies of our book I would love to give away. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested. Preference will be given to grad students and non-TT folks, but otherwise it’s first come, first served.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

My diploma has a significant void where it should say “political science” so I like to award myself new specialties sometimes. Here’s my degree de jour.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Just had a manuscript rejected from the APSR. Any volunteers to take up my First Amendment case?

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 years

My favorite part of academia is the crippling feeling that I’m never doing enough.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

My vaccine appointment is officially scheduled!

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

5 months

I have never been a morning person, but getting to wake up in time to see everything bathed in pink like this is an extremely strong incentive for me to change that.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

I finished all my grading and received an R&R! Needless to say, it’s been a good day.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

5 months

Today I got to add this extremely cool Lego typewriter to my office bookshelves. Gonna tell students it’s what I used to write the book.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 years

Drafted my dream acknowledgments section of the book while on a layover like I’m Michael Jordan giving his Hall of Fame acceptance speech. Can’t decide if I actually want to put it in there though.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Manuscript accepted! Can't wait to share this one with everyone.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 months

I’m so incredibly flattered and honored to be the recipient of the University’s Promoting Intellectual Engagement teaching award. I’m even more so thankful for the students who went out of their way to make it happen for me, and the comments they submitted have me in stitches.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Today I reached the (extremely arbitrary) milestone of 100 citations on Google scholar. This seems like the perfect opportunity to treat myself nonetheless.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

6 months

Having lived here for six months, I’ve now seen this view over 100 times. But I still can’t get over it. It’s just so beautiful.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 months

Without a doubt, the most exciting and rewarding thing I’ve ever done was author S Res 463 in the 115th Congress (and explain the difference between an amendment and a standing order over and over again). Every time I see a baby on the floor now it fills me with so much joy.

Howard Mortman

@HowardMortman

2 months

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH) votes "aye" while holding a baby ...

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

If I am found dead, I want everyone to know that this is the culprit.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Three manuscripts rejected within eight days. A new personal record!

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

1 year

Just had a cabbie lecture me for about 30 minutes on the importance of studying politics. I didn’t have the heart to mention that there’s not much more I could be doing on that front.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

6 months

Just resubmitted a manuscript a whole day before the deadline. I’m basically moving at the speed of light. Feel free to be impressed.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

My only experience with polisci rumors was having multiple people post about how I didn’t deserve getting the job I have now because they were so much better at both teaching and research. So I may be biased, but that site is hot garbage nonetheless.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

It amazes me how a profession can simultaneously be filled with so much rejection and so much ego.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 years

In my experience, regularly switching between R and Stata is a really great way to get worse at both programs.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 months

Unsolicited life hack: make sure to check your email immediately after you wake up each day. That enables you to go ahead and ruin your own day before anyone else really has the chance to.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

8 months

Today I inexplicably woke up at 5am and decided to just go ahead and start my day. And I absolutely devastated to report that you “morning people” might be on to something. Completely gutted.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

5 months

Me, submitting to a conference and then actually having to get ready to go to said conference.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 months

How many times is the daylight going to need to be saved? At some point we must teach it be more careful and take care of itself.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 years

Me immediately after pushing submit on a new manuscript

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 years

Manuscript accepted! Always a pleasant start to a Sunday afternoon.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 years

Proof that my inability to make eye contact extends to online interactions as well.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 years

Covering partisanship in my voting behavior course today, which I can probably just summarize with this comic.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

1 year

I have a few that I really love, but given how many times it has led strangers to spontaneously sing Schoolhouse Rock at me, this one has to be my favorite.

𝓚𝓔𝓔𝓩𝓨 🐐

@vibewitkeezy

1 year

QUOTE WITH YOUR FAVORITE TATTOO OR PIERCING 👀

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 years

SPSA is going all out with these early bird specials.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

The bad news: A huge tree fell so close to my parents’ house they couldn’t open their back door. The good news: It miraculously didn’t do any damage to the house. The great news: This provided me with an opportunity to use a chainsaw and buy a new axe.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

5 years

One of my favorite projects on one of my favorite topics was recently accepted for publication. (My first solo, peer-reviewed piece!) I talk about the major findings in this blog post. Also, anyone interested in the full text should let me as I'd be happy to share!

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@LSEUSAblog

5 years

Taking the redistricting process out of the hands of state legislatures can mean more competitive US House elections finds @ryan_dane of @AuburnU

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 months

Did you really visit the Midwest if you didn’t eat a pizza-inspired casserole?

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 years

Many thanks to @DougJones for coming to our student forum tonight!

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 years

New piece in @PRQjournal with @TonyMadonna5 ! Interbranch Warfare: Senate Amending Process and Restrictive House Rules. Come for the analysis of over 125k amendments to 3000+ bills over 57 congresses, stay for the hot takes about reforming the Senate! A short thread 1/4

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Ten years ago today I moved to Athens to start grad school. In retrospect, I really didn’t know what I was getting into, and it feels like a (not so small) miracle to be where I am today. I feel so fortunate. And kinda old.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Big “stayed home from school today because my tummy hurts” energy from this one

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Well, hello, bourbon on the porch weather. So nice of you to finally show up.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Things I probably shouldn’t have said in class today: “I expect nothing. Because with expectations comes disappointment.”

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

5 years

100 percent of Auburn’s Final Four appearances have come since they hired me. Where does that go in my tenure packet?

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Strong, independent pup doesn’t need a human. Cuddles her own damn self.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 months

I 💛 waking up to a conditional acceptance.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

I’ve been trying to hold back tears for hours. I feel so completely gutted and betrayed. It was the honor of a lifetime to work in the Senate. To see it sacked and defiled by these seditious insurrectionists is too much to stomach.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 months

I’m really bad at celebrating the little victories except for every time I successfully merge two datasets. Then I know I deserve a little treat.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 years

Well, 60,000 words, 220 pages, numerous meetings, and countless cups of coffee later, our manuscript is complete! And one whole day ahead of schedule!

Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 years

Pro: just signed a contract with Oxford University Press for my first book! Con: I actually have to put words on paper now??? Unbelievable

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

I’m so happy and relieved to received a positive third year review. I think this calls for a celebratory coffee.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

10 months

Zuzu had been lazier than usual. I chalked it up to aging but she has hypothyroidism. Thankfully it’s easy to treat and now she’s like a puppy again. We even played tug of war for the first time in a while tonight. It’s like we’ve been given more time together and I feel so lucky

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 months

I nearly froze my beard off on my walk home today (good thing that’s not actually possible). Even if it was, it would have been worth it. I just love the snow so much.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 months

I thought such glory only existed in episodes of Scooby Doo.

Taylor DesOrmeau

@TDesOrmeau

4 months

No matter what happens the rest of the Lions game, the most impressive thing I’ll see today might be this sandwich

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 years

Come work with us!! Auburn is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Election Administration, Policy, and Law to start this fall. Here's the link: Feel free to reach out with any questions! #poliscjobs #academicjobs

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

In a room filled with perfectly good couches and dog beds, this one has decided the coffee table is the premiere resting spot.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 years

Fun fact that always bears repeating: Literally every state is still counting ballots right now. In fact, AZ and NV are actually further along than CA, OR, and WA. They just happen to be less competitive so most have stopped paying attention to them.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Today marks 4 years since I brought Zuzu home. She was found in a junkyard eating rocks, has moved to 4 different cities with me, and has had to spent a lot of time around me during the pandemic, but she’s still the sweetest dog ever. This was her only 5 hours after meeting me.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 years

Tonight’s main course will be way too much peach cobbler.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 months

New book studies how national politics overshadow local affairs and candidates’ unique agendas:

New book studies how national politics overshadow local affairs and candidates’ unique agendas

A University of Wyoming professor has released a book about American elections.

www.wyomingpublicmedia.org

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

10 months

Our book is available for pre-order on Oxford's website! Plus, for every copy sold, @joelasievert will* post a video of himself dancing to a different 90s pop song! "That's amazing!" the ghost of Teddy Roosevelt to Barack Obama after seeing this, probably *very likely will not

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 years

Just tried to shower with my glasses on in case anyone is wondering how the end of the semester is going.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

10 months

While we’re sharing horror stories, I’ve had 3 papers take 40+ days to get desk rejected, I’ve had 3 papers take over a year to get a 1st round of reviews, and I once went through 5 rounds of reviews with different reviewers that asked us to undo what we’d done in earlier rounds

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

10 months

Today is my last day at @RSI . I loved the people and the work, and I'm so thankful for the support I've received as I get ready to begin work at Wyoming. To commemorate my time, here is a thread of some of my favorite things I've worked on as a governance fellow:

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

6 months

Instead of pleading the fifth whenever someone asks me something, I’ve started pleading any other amendment. It makes no sense and no one ever laughs. It’s absolute perfection.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

8 months

Just like her father, this baby loves fall.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

It’s so rewarding to hear from former students. I received this email earlier, and I’ll be riding this high for a while.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 years

Someone has no interest making sure I get these exams graded.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 months

I will never be able to say no to this face.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Decided today was a good day to make my very first fruit pie completely from scratch. Here’s to hoping it’s edible!

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Just got complimented on how I arranged my groceries on the conveyer belt at the store, which brought me more joy than I care to admit. This is also bad news though for my other neuroses that may not be as compliment-worthy.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 months

I had such a wonderfully delightful and productive time at MPSA this year. Thank you to everyone who made that possible. Looking forward to the next one!

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

How it started/How it’s going, Monday edition

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 years

2020 is a nightmare and the election season is especially stressful. But my sisters and parents got to see me on tv, and excitedly said they were proud of me. So it turns out not everything is awful.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

10 months

This weekend’s baking project is brought to you by a bag of peaches I bought at the farmers market.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

My heart. It’s melting.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

5 months

I don’t know why I check on my manuscripts regularly knowing full well that the options are (1) anxiety about the reviews not being complete and (2) anxiety about the reviews being complete. Here’s today’s surge of adrenaline that I will learn nothing from.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Hello, yes, this is Azula with IT support. Have you tried turning it on and off again?

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 years

Every interaction is an opportunity to learn and grown or double down on being an asshole. Tenure is not a free pass for the latter. Thanks @devon_cantwell for helping us learn which camp some people choose to fall in to.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

5 months

New year same me fawning over open spaces and western sunsets.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

2 years

I appreciate a desk rejection, but waiting 48 days for no substantive feedback on a research note kinda defeats the purpose in my mind.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

"Nothing like cracking open a cold one to end the day" he said, before opening a La Croix and going back to making lecture slides.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

4 months

✨ new paper alert ✨ @joelasievert and I ask “Who Gets Blamed When Congress and the President Collide?” I’ll share a brief thread, but you can find the full paper here:

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

25 days

Final grades submitted! It may be 39 degrees outside but my summer has officially begun! Thus concludes my first year at UW, and I have to say it was a remarkable one. I’m truly thankful for the students and colleagues who helped make it such a productive and enjoyable time.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

Inbox zero is easy to achieve if you just delete everything.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

11 months

Making new friends at the farmers market.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

When your bestie @joelasievert travels within in driving distance, you make it a point to go see him.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

“Good morning! Why don’t you abdicate all of your responsibilities and spend your time petting me and feeding me treats????”

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

7 months

My headphones died so all I had to keep me company on my 20 minute walk to campus were my own thoughts. Awful. 0/10 do not recommend.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

3 years

"I'll definitely finish this task today" he said, for the 11th day in a row.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

1 year

1800 miles later, I am officially Wy-home-ing.

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Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

9 months

I can’t believe our book will start shipping out in a little over a month! Don’t forget you can get 30% off with this code, or you can reach out to your library and request they purchase it for you to check out!

Ryan D Williamson

@ryan_dane

10 months

If you like collecting books with really cool covers, you can now buy ours at 30% off! There’s also some pretty cool stuff about elections and nationalization in there too, by the way.