Today is the first day of school! Hooray! 🎉 Also- the predicted high today is 105 with poor air quality, so indoor recess. I truly despise indoor recess.

Just now filling out my Arizona democratic primary ballot and am shocked by how many positions, particularly in courts and law enforcement, don't have anyone running.

They’re gorgeous! Check out Marlene’s site to see more (and to increase the traffic)

Bill Krause👊❄️👍@wckrause.bsky.social · last mo.

One of the things that really brought a smile to my elderly mother-in-law was hearing what her visitor counts were to her quilting website. Now she's in hospice, so I'm going to try to drive some visitation numbers up quiltsbymarlene.com This is just a fraction of her 50 years of quilting.

The last day of school is Friday and only 5 kids still have library books. Will this be the year they are all returned? One surprise hit this year was 3rd grades fascination with Hinds "Odyssey ". I don't think it made it to the shelf all spring.

Interesting article on how vaccines might prevent dementia. It’s fun when new scientific techniques are able to sort of upend some of our ideas about how immunity works.

Routine vaccines may cut dementia risk—experts have startling hypothesis on how

Vaccines may be training a part of our immune system long thought to be untrainable.

arstechnica.com

I'm currently struggling to stay out of the kitchen while my son cooks Mother's Day dinner. Experience shows him to be a good cook. I'm so proud of my kids.

Whent to the vet this week to discover that someone is suffering from a anxiety disorder. Join thefamily, we now all have various mental health diagnoses. #caturday

Yesterday my son fixed me a lovely dinner and gave me a nice handmade gift for my birthday; the same son tried to kill me 2 years ago. These years have taught me the work and necessity of unlimited forgiveness. He is again a major blessing in my life.

I want to recommend this book, which is available for free by PDF. share.google/images/Lbuy6... I love the emphasis on cooking skill, suggestions on uses of leftovers, stocking your pantry, and how to substitute ingredients at hand. The SNAP benefit is now $6/day, so the prices are dated.

Time for a semi annual sincere post. I genuinely appreciate all the people here who are trying to be the best version of themselves. To not tolerate hatred, bigotry, persecution in a time where it is rampant is a radical act. You are seen and appreciated.

Been reflecting on the note my principal sent out before the lockdown drill yesterday that casually added that a lockdown would be called if ICE was seen anywhere on our campus. When you have lost the instinctive compliance of people like him routine governance is much harder.

First week of school! Perfect fire weather with a high of 105°, 8% humidity, and light and consistent wind. Adults are talking about the weather rather than what they did over break. Good news is that the kids seem excited about what I did to fix up the library over the summer.

I'm looking to send my son 1 poem per week that will help him persevere through the next 12 weeks of Marine boot camp. I'm going to handwrite and mail them. Aside from "If" and "Invictus", what motivational poems from diverse poets would you recommend? Any recommendations #TeacherSky?

8 AM and 90°, and people wonder why AZ doesn't have daylight savings. We're naturally nocturnal all summer.

You can't bomb your way into peace. But they keep trying like the ending will somehow change this time.

Olga Nesterova@onestpress.onestnetwork.com · last yr.

Pope Leo condemns US bombing Iran

www.archchicago.org/documents/70... Hmm, I wonder who else has a big event scheduled for June 14? This is an encouraging sign that we are still a free country.

From where I live Sedona is gorgeous at some times of the day, light is everything in the desert.

Down to only 12 books still out. We don't charge late fees and the maximum charge for a returned book is $5.00. Had a kid this spring who was crying because she had put a book in the washing machine. The book was totally destroyed but she did return it so $5.00.

It should always be safe to pray.

Jack Jenkins@jackjenkins.me · last yr.

BREAKING: For the second time in two weeks, clergy and faith leaders have been arrested while praying in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, part of a larger protest against the GOP-led budget.

In the end, all you have is your dignity and honor. There is nothing else. Live accordingly.

The time to defend the free press is not tomorrow. It is now. bit.ly/3Yca3pz

Things I accomplished this week *Took my son to urgent care, the ER, separate specialists, and the pharmacy *was available for every class for library time *when a 2nd grader asked "Dad and I saw a movie last night that was based on a book, I want to read that book." I counties book.

I would love to have access to these resources as well! I've had teachers ask about resources for protecting the many immigrant kids in our school.

Jacquelyn Gill@jacquelyngill.bsky.social · last yr.

Question for long-term organizers (only, please): Are there good resources on how to strategically balance ethics and impact while protecting at-risk groups?

What does it say about the country that we can no longer in good faith point students to gov sites for research? Just... Depressing and infuriating. (But on brand for this admin that we now have to pay to access good info.)

@bfsloatlibrarian.bsky.social · 2y ago

I am teaching research right now and it’s for 7th grade science and I am pushing the use of our databases hard rather than going to the .gov websites. So far though the rare disease site seems to be up and running.

Wishing all a joyous Feast of Epiphany! Time to reflect on the wonderful gifts we have received from strangers from distant lands. In my own case I work at a school that has a child of immigrants in every classroom, immigrants staff, teachers and the principal. They give me joy every day.

Blade runner is an actual job title? I know anyone an underengaged kid who will be excited to hear that.

Paul Frazee@pfrazee.com · 2y ago

We’re aware of the bot followers. We know it’s really irritating for yall. The blade runners are working hard and we’re looking at bigger steps.

Primary school classroom door decoration contests can also be amazingly passive aggressive. 1st grade isn't playing fair! Yetis are a myth!

Charles, OFM Cap.@frcharles.bsky.social · 2y ago

One of the friars is trying to annoy the Advent purist Father Superior with a gaudy, lighted Christmas wreath on his door. Religious life. Where passive aggression rises to a fine art.

Last week I sent my Mom's advent wreath and a set of candles to my daughter and son-in-law for Christmas. This will be the first year I will not see them at all over the holidays and I miss them so much. I love the hope and anticipation for a joyous future the advent wreath brings.

Looking forward to getting this for our school library.

Sandra Nickel 📚@senickel.bsky.social · 2y ago

It's the Cover Reveal for MAKING LIGHT BLOOM! Come join @mrschureads.bsky.social & me as we discuss the true designer of the Tiffany Lamps, the luminescent artwork by Julie Paschkis, nonfiction books & more. mrschureads.blogspot.com/2024/11/maki... #kidlit #tiffanylamps #claradriscoll #coverreveal

UNDERGROVE is a gem of a game. Designed by @elizhargrave.bsky.social (WINGSPAN designer) & @har1equin.bsky.social, gorgeous art by @bethsobel.bsky.social. Love that players are TREES 🌲. Learned about mushrooms, symbiotic relationships in nature. www.alderac.com/undergrove/ #Boardgames #UnderGrove