MsGillELA
@msgillela.bsky.social
Teacher who loves reading, science, and helping others! 📖 she/her
Well, what kind of trim do you get on the jowls? Have important ratios to consider on those . . .
November 24, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Well, what kind of trim do you get on the jowls? Have important ratios to consider on those . . .
Additionally, a shared understanding of limits has the potential of calming down a lot of the daily tension and power struggles that are on-going.
Do teachers need to model the most restrictive or the least restrictive mores?
Do teachers need to model the most restrictive or the least restrictive mores?
November 24, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Additionally, a shared understanding of limits has the potential of calming down a lot of the daily tension and power struggles that are on-going.
Do teachers need to model the most restrictive or the least restrictive mores?
Do teachers need to model the most restrictive or the least restrictive mores?
The modesty, the manners, the who shows up where and how . . . These are all key issues in a public school classroom since we have an increasingly varied community. I firmly believe we can move toward schools where staff and students are more open to differences in dress and manners.
November 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
The modesty, the manners, the who shows up where and how . . . These are all key issues in a public school classroom since we have an increasingly varied community. I firmly believe we can move toward schools where staff and students are more open to differences in dress and manners.
I think of this scene from Blast from the Past about the term Ladies & Gentlemen (Updated version: “Well-Mannered People”)
I try to consider the comfort of others rather than the status of others. It makes it easier to navigate the world.
Derek Guy builds out this idea fully in his thread.
I try to consider the comfort of others rather than the status of others. It makes it easier to navigate the world.
Derek Guy builds out this idea fully in his thread.
November 24, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I think of this scene from Blast from the Past about the term Ladies & Gentlemen (Updated version: “Well-Mannered People”)
I try to consider the comfort of others rather than the status of others. It makes it easier to navigate the world.
Derek Guy builds out this idea fully in his thread.
I try to consider the comfort of others rather than the status of others. It makes it easier to navigate the world.
Derek Guy builds out this idea fully in his thread.
More. More wrenches. 🔧
November 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
More. More wrenches. 🔧
If their plan does not include the rosemary onion focaccia for the frontera chicken sandwich, they can just suck my grits.
November 20, 2025 at 4:48 AM
If their plan does not include the rosemary onion focaccia for the frontera chicken sandwich, they can just suck my grits.
Show me your gateway vehicle
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Show me your gateway vehicle
Illinois will do that to a person! I could get from St. Louis to Milwaukee in a magical six hours compared to the nine or so between my home and my mom’s.
We have the trip down to a science . . . Unfortunately the science does not include teleportation or time travel. Yet.
We have the trip down to a science . . . Unfortunately the science does not include teleportation or time travel. Yet.
November 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Illinois will do that to a person! I could get from St. Louis to Milwaukee in a magical six hours compared to the nine or so between my home and my mom’s.
We have the trip down to a science . . . Unfortunately the science does not include teleportation or time travel. Yet.
We have the trip down to a science . . . Unfortunately the science does not include teleportation or time travel. Yet.
Much empathy. I often travel between MSP and STL by car. It is a looooooong journey and takes a lot out of me.
I’m glad you are home safely and have some time and space to recover. Other than a plane, it is not the most convenient place to get to.
I’m glad you are home safely and have some time and space to recover. Other than a plane, it is not the most convenient place to get to.
November 19, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Much empathy. I often travel between MSP and STL by car. It is a looooooong journey and takes a lot out of me.
I’m glad you are home safely and have some time and space to recover. Other than a plane, it is not the most convenient place to get to.
I’m glad you are home safely and have some time and space to recover. Other than a plane, it is not the most convenient place to get to.
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Disabled activist and prolific writer Alice Wong of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed away.
Below are her final words, I particularly love the line:
“I’m honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way of the future”
Rest in peace and power Alice.
Below are her final words, I particularly love the line:
“I’m honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way of the future”
Rest in peace and power Alice.
From her account on FB (text in alt tag).
November 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Disabled activist and prolific writer Alice Wong of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed away.
Below are her final words, I particularly love the line:
“I’m honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way of the future”
Rest in peace and power Alice.
Below are her final words, I particularly love the line:
“I’m honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way of the future”
Rest in peace and power Alice.
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‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
The time for this, the time for that . . . Time is the most precious resource and when are we going to review the tape? What responsibility is removed if this is added?
November 14, 2025 at 5:23 AM
The time for this, the time for that . . . Time is the most precious resource and when are we going to review the tape? What responsibility is removed if this is added?
Was he on drugs or drunk? The emails are ridiculously incoherent and inconsistent.
November 13, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Was he on drugs or drunk? The emails are ridiculously incoherent and inconsistent.
I just looked up. Not colorful right now. Just wispy.
November 13, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I just looked up. Not colorful right now. Just wispy.
Awww I love it when it’s directly overhead like that!
November 12, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Awww I love it when it’s directly overhead like that!
That’s a bummer!
It would probably be impossible for a movie to be all that the novel is . . . I’m glad it has elements . . . Erudite creature at least in the trailer.
I’ll have to watch it later this week for a full review.
It would probably be impossible for a movie to be all that the novel is . . . I’m glad it has elements . . . Erudite creature at least in the trailer.
I’ll have to watch it later this week for a full review.
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 AM
That’s a bummer!
It would probably be impossible for a movie to be all that the novel is . . . I’m glad it has elements . . . Erudite creature at least in the trailer.
I’ll have to watch it later this week for a full review.
It would probably be impossible for a movie to be all that the novel is . . . I’m glad it has elements . . . Erudite creature at least in the trailer.
I’ll have to watch it later this week for a full review.
Just watched the trailers for Frankenstein on Netflix.
Guillermo del Toro is really out here saying, “English teachers, I see you. I love you.”
Guillermo del Toro is really out here saying, “English teachers, I see you. I love you.”
November 10, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Just watched the trailers for Frankenstein on Netflix.
Guillermo del Toro is really out here saying, “English teachers, I see you. I love you.”
Guillermo del Toro is really out here saying, “English teachers, I see you. I love you.”
Yes. A filled Timbit is worth two bites. A honey dipped Timbit is best experienced all in one bite.
November 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Yes. A filled Timbit is worth two bites. A honey dipped Timbit is best experienced all in one bite.
If I had any dependents, my monthly income would be around $2,000 less in order to cover my family for medical and dental.
November 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
If I had any dependents, my monthly income would be around $2,000 less in order to cover my family for medical and dental.
I feel lucky that I can use a monthly plan with the lowest premium and have enough in my savings to cover the out-of-pocket max, if needed.
Unfortunately, one of my medications is not covered. I pay cash (not ins) for a lower price which is on top of the out-of-pocket max.
Unfortunately, one of my medications is not covered. I pay cash (not ins) for a lower price which is on top of the out-of-pocket max.
November 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I feel lucky that I can use a monthly plan with the lowest premium and have enough in my savings to cover the out-of-pocket max, if needed.
Unfortunately, one of my medications is not covered. I pay cash (not ins) for a lower price which is on top of the out-of-pocket max.
Unfortunately, one of my medications is not covered. I pay cash (not ins) for a lower price which is on top of the out-of-pocket max.
Open enrollment time for my workplace.
All four of our healthcare plans increased costs by 12%.
The cheapest family benefits for healthcare/medical are $2,474 per month.
Single plans range from $916-1,876 per month. My district contributes enough to cover my medical and dental.
All four of our healthcare plans increased costs by 12%.
The cheapest family benefits for healthcare/medical are $2,474 per month.
Single plans range from $916-1,876 per month. My district contributes enough to cover my medical and dental.
November 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Open enrollment time for my workplace.
All four of our healthcare plans increased costs by 12%.
The cheapest family benefits for healthcare/medical are $2,474 per month.
Single plans range from $916-1,876 per month. My district contributes enough to cover my medical and dental.
All four of our healthcare plans increased costs by 12%.
The cheapest family benefits for healthcare/medical are $2,474 per month.
Single plans range from $916-1,876 per month. My district contributes enough to cover my medical and dental.
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Folks, food banks can really use your time and money right now if can spare either.
When I was back home I spent an afternoon volunteering at the food bank my mom helps run. It’s in a mid sized Midwestern city. It was pretty eye opening. These are people who are really reliant on the social safety net that the BBB slashed. Here’s a list of observations 1/x
November 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Folks, food banks can really use your time and money right now if can spare either.
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Please consider these generally unknown details.
November 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Please consider these generally unknown details.
Ok and you did not mention the St. Olaf pie winning because. . .?
November 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Ok and you did not mention the St. Olaf pie winning because. . .?
Happy Saturday! I am reflecting on the first quarter of the school year and hoping to make some adjustments for my students.
I’d love your help in supporting my teaching with a few additional dictionaries . . Please consider shopping my wish list or reach out if you’d like to donate.
I’d love your help in supporting my teaching with a few additional dictionaries . . Please consider shopping my wish list or reach out if you’d like to donate.
Check out my list on Amazon
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November 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Happy Saturday! I am reflecting on the first quarter of the school year and hoping to make some adjustments for my students.
I’d love your help in supporting my teaching with a few additional dictionaries . . Please consider shopping my wish list or reach out if you’d like to donate.
I’d love your help in supporting my teaching with a few additional dictionaries . . Please consider shopping my wish list or reach out if you’d like to donate.