sometimes ICP is not "insane clown posse," in this context, it is "ideal customer profile"... which is a pity, b/c things would be a lot more interesting if it was.
Kindli
@kindli.bsky.social
Elder Millennial. Agent of Chaos. Mom of teen boys. I bake, cook, craft, read, blog & sometimes keep plants alive. she/her
“So we’re trading stickers we can’t see,” Sophie says. “Yes,” Ms. Delgado answers. “And we know we have them because of the list.” “Yes.” “And nobody is in charge of the list.” “That’s correct.” Liam raises his hand. “What if someone takes the stickers?”
A Kindergarten Teacher Attempts to Explain Cryptocurrency, and Accidentally Creates a New Financial System
At 9:03 a.m., Ms. Delgado makes the mistake of asking the class what their parents do for work. “Dentist,” says Maya. “Firefighter,” says Liam. “Bus driver,”...
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current stack of reading, “dowry of blood” is for my book club this month. “the dead take the a train” is next months pick.
Please don’t forget to vote today! Texas, Arkansas, and North Carolina are kicking off the 2026 midterm cycle with their primary elections.
"The protagonist grows up in a public orphanage, suggesting a centralized government with a sense of duty of care for its citizens and children. Have you considered cages?"
Revisions for Your Hopelessly Optimistic Dystopian YA Novel
Dear Sir/Madam, While we are always on the lookout for the Next Big Thing, the editors regret to inform you that your manuscript, in its current fo...
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NEW: Data released by ICE shows that virtually the entire growth of detention in the last few months has been among people with no criminal record at all - no prior convictions (no matter how minor) and no pending criminal charges.
Austin Kocher, PhD@austinkocher.com · 8mo ago92% of ICE Detention Growth in FY 2026 Driven by Immigrants with No Criminal Convictions ICE published new detention data today that brings the current population to a record-high of 68,990. ICE records first detention death of 2026. austinkocher.substack.com/p/92-of-ice-...
An eloquent image: Setting aside the content under the tarp for a moment, teens were asked to make art expressing what it is like to be a teen, and the end result was a mural wrapped in a tarp by adults. I bet a lot of teens would find this expressive of their experience.
Emma Roller@emmaroller.bsky.social · last yr.
"Don’t put this on God. You had plenty of warnings this might happen, and you chose to ignore them. You chose to leave the people you’re sworn to serve in the most vulnerable circumstances. You chose to risk danger befalling them." charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/do-not-put...
Do Not Put This On God
None of this was God's plan.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
Younger teen is mocking my Spanish skills. I studied German, and I’ve done 32 days of Duolingo Spanish. He’s been learning it since PRESCHOOL. Not a fair comparison. 🤦🏻♀️
emotional support oatmeal cookies, with pecans, crasins, and chocolate chips
“I need to do a paper about the Renaissance and don’t know what to write about.” Have fun kiddo.
“How do you cast off?” Younger teen hovers in the doorway holding a knit scarf. Dude, it is 6:35 am. “Yes, you said you’d show me how in the morning.” Waldorf children problems.
Happy Easter to those who choose to celebrate. One is risen, the other is still in bed. Easter baskets assembled (same ones for the last 16/13 years), bunny & chick are 16 as well. Teenage boys love bubbles & chocolate bunnies are a must.
“What happens when you air fry toast?” life with a 16 y/o is never dull.
Not satisfied with purchasing a Presidential Election to become co-President, Sissy SpaceX now wants to buy himself a Supreme Court judge in Wisconsin. You can end his shopping spree, Wisconsinites! 🚫 💰 #VoteForJudgeSusanCrawford 🗳️ ✅ 👍 This is super important.
🚨🚨 WISCONSIN 🚨🚨 Early voting starts TODAY! Susan Crawford is committed to standing up for everyday people, while her opponent Brad Schimel sued to take away health care from nearly a million Wisconsinites. Vote for Judge Crawford by April 1st! No better time than right now. #DemVoice1
I commend @wired.com for making this decision, and hope other publications follow suit.  I have a theory that more people might just subscribe as a result.
WIRED@wired.com · last yr.They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
listening to an audio book & the man gave the woman the cute nickname “butterfly” but I’m listening to it in German so it is “Schmetterling” 🦋 😂
A professor of environmental sciences gives a quick punchy take on the "eye-popping" numbers re. how clean air promotes economic growth. An EPA analysis of 20 years of the Clean Air Act (1970-90) found the economic benefits of the regulations were about 42X greater than the costs. No pay wall.
America’s clean air rules boost health and the economy − here’s what EPA’s new deregulation plans ignore
Clean air has become one of America’s best investments, returning $10 for every $1 spent on regulations, by one estimate.
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made a sourdough loaf. probably putting off doing something important. idk.
