@lorrainecl.bsky.social
Middle school, plants, and cats these days. #vermont
Cozy morning with first snow
November 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Cozy morning with first snow
I introduced myself to the newest neighbor on the block. He said he knew me through ultimate, although he was one year older than the first kids I coached. I blurted, "you bought this house yourself?"
I mean, good for you, kid!
I mean, good for you, kid!
A trick-or-treater just asked what we paid for our house
November 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I introduced myself to the newest neighbor on the block. He said he knew me through ultimate, although he was one year older than the first kids I coached. I blurted, "you bought this house yourself?"
I mean, good for you, kid!
I mean, good for you, kid!
Crowdsourcing question....where do folks get accurate weather data these days?
I used to love Wunderground but I've had too many bike commutes in the rain to trust it completely anymore.
I used to love Wunderground but I've had too many bike commutes in the rain to trust it completely anymore.
October 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Crowdsourcing question....where do folks get accurate weather data these days?
I used to love Wunderground but I've had too many bike commutes in the rain to trust it completely anymore.
I used to love Wunderground but I've had too many bike commutes in the rain to trust it completely anymore.
Colors are poppin' even moreso in the rain
October 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Colors are poppin' even moreso in the rain
"Tradition is just peer pressure from dead people." -Eliot Schrefer in Queer Ducks
October 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM
"Tradition is just peer pressure from dead people." -Eliot Schrefer in Queer Ducks
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Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.
Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.
Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.
Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.
Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.
October 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.
Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.
Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.
Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.
Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.
I got to wash dishes in my kitchen sink for the first time since July 21 🌊🤩🍽️ yay kitchen renovation being almost done
October 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I got to wash dishes in my kitchen sink for the first time since July 21 🌊🤩🍽️ yay kitchen renovation being almost done
I've saved voicemails from some of my favorite people, some dating back to 2009. Two were from my grandmother, who has since passed. I'm not sure how sad I should feel about it, or how hard I should work to get them back.
October 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I've saved voicemails from some of my favorite people, some dating back to 2009. Two were from my grandmother, who has since passed. I'm not sure how sad I should feel about it, or how hard I should work to get them back.
Overheard in the middle school classroom:
"How do you spell 'especially'?"
"Just sound it out."
Oh, no...
"How do you spell 'especially'?"
"Just sound it out."
Oh, no...
September 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Overheard in the middle school classroom:
"How do you spell 'especially'?"
"Just sound it out."
Oh, no...
"How do you spell 'especially'?"
"Just sound it out."
Oh, no...
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This ought to be a huge story everywhere. It is imperative that we not normalize sending troops into blue cities on false pretenses. The consequences could be tragic. Journalists must rebut the lies and quote the outraged at the top of their articles and segments. www.cnn.com/2025/09/27/p...
Trump says he’s sending troops to Portland to | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is directing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “provide all necessary troops” to Portland, Oregon, a city he says is “war ravaged” and protect ICE facilities he claimed are “und...
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September 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
This ought to be a huge story everywhere. It is imperative that we not normalize sending troops into blue cities on false pretenses. The consequences could be tragic. Journalists must rebut the lies and quote the outraged at the top of their articles and segments. www.cnn.com/2025/09/27/p...
Bolton fire tower ranks up there as far as scariness to climb!
September 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Bolton fire tower ranks up there as far as scariness to climb!
We went to Retro Realm in Middlebury today as part of our middle school retreat week. Tons of 1990s arcade games for one flat price. Highly recommend!
September 23, 2025 at 10:57 PM
We went to Retro Realm in Middlebury today as part of our middle school retreat week. Tons of 1990s arcade games for one flat price. Highly recommend!
Thanks, Tylenol...but I don't want to start relying on advice from drug manufacturers because our government won't fund science
September 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Thanks, Tylenol...but I don't want to start relying on advice from drug manufacturers because our government won't fund science
Ahhh Mike if you're going to catch a mouse and bring it inside, at least eat it all please
September 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Ahhh Mike if you're going to catch a mouse and bring it inside, at least eat it all please
Today we hiked Mt Hunger in Doc Martens
September 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Today we hiked Mt Hunger in Doc Martens
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What’s. It. Going. To take?
September 18, 2025 at 3:31 AM
What’s. It. Going. To take?
Co-teacher brings in a painting of a koala to hang on our classroom wall.
Me: is a koala a bear?
Class: No!
Me: Why not? It has all of the koala-fications.
Student: Get. Out.
Me: is a koala a bear?
Class: No!
Me: Why not? It has all of the koala-fications.
Student: Get. Out.
September 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Co-teacher brings in a painting of a koala to hang on our classroom wall.
Me: is a koala a bear?
Class: No!
Me: Why not? It has all of the koala-fications.
Student: Get. Out.
Me: is a koala a bear?
Class: No!
Me: Why not? It has all of the koala-fications.
Student: Get. Out.
I'm pretty sure that's wooly bear poop!
September 6, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I'm pretty sure that's wooly bear poop!
That's the face of a fierce hunter with no regrets
Also my knight in shining armor that bravely removed said hunter from our bedroom
Also my knight in shining armor that bravely removed said hunter from our bedroom
September 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
That's the face of a fierce hunter with no regrets
Also my knight in shining armor that bravely removed said hunter from our bedroom
Also my knight in shining armor that bravely removed said hunter from our bedroom
Today we hiked Camels Hump in Doc Martins
August 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Today we hiked Camels Hump in Doc Martins
Check out this perfect paper wasp nest. I've never seen how they build the best right over the leaves of the live tree
August 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Check out this perfect paper wasp nest. I've never seen how they build the best right over the leaves of the live tree
I've been avoiding the freezie pops at the grocery store for the past month, but Jon bought some yesterday, and now my addiction is unlocked
a cat is licking a watermelon ice pop with a cat-gifs.com watermark at the bottom
ALT: a cat is licking a watermelon ice pop with a cat-gifs.com watermark at the bottom
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June 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I've been avoiding the freezie pops at the grocery store for the past month, but Jon bought some yesterday, and now my addiction is unlocked
Still one of my favorite pictures I've taken! Running staff training summer 2021 in Gifford Woods State Park
June 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Still one of my favorite pictures I've taken! Running staff training summer 2021 in Gifford Woods State Park