Sarah
@schtimpy27.bsky.social
Academic librarian / rhetorician / hockey nut / curler / donut connoisseur / spinster / Oakland, CA born & raised / According to a student is a magical woman
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Sarah
@schtimpy27.bsky.social
· Oct 23
I'm just posting this so I can pin it and look at it every day. Because I need something to give me joy.
A different facilities person came by a few minutes after saying they've figured out the heat issue. The motor that brings in the hot air from the boiler has two belts. They found both snapped and laying on the floor. They'll need to find two replacements. Until then... no heat.
December 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A different facilities person came by a few minutes after saying they've figured out the heat issue. The motor that brings in the hot air from the boiler has two belts. They found both snapped and laying on the floor. They'll need to find two replacements. Until then... no heat.
Facilities came to ask what they can start moving to the new space this weekend. My hands were literally shaking. I can not believe this is actually happening. Part of me still thinks they'll change their minds. We've had the rug ripped out so many times, it all feels unreal that it is real.
December 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Facilities came to ask what they can start moving to the new space this weekend. My hands were literally shaking. I can not believe this is actually happening. Part of me still thinks they'll change their minds. We've had the rug ripped out so many times, it all feels unreal that it is real.
The cold air blowing in from the vents isn’t helping
December 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The cold air blowing in from the vents isn’t helping
Well, that’s a thing that happened in hockey.
December 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Well, that’s a thing that happened in hockey.
“Hey, my eyes are up here”
December 12, 2025 at 5:19 AM
“Hey, my eyes are up here”
Well, Kris Letang has had a forgettable night.
December 12, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Well, Kris Letang has had a forgettable night.
Wait, quicksand is real?
Austin Dirks was on a solo hike in Arches National Park when he got stuck in quicksand. Emergency responders rescued him after he sent an SOS message using a satellite device. nyti.ms/4pv6Htn
December 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Wait, quicksand is real?
By this time tomorrow, I wipe my hands of Fall semester. And if I'm lucky, by this time tomorrow I'll also be asleep on my couch in a pizza and beer nap coma.
December 12, 2025 at 2:46 AM
By this time tomorrow, I wipe my hands of Fall semester. And if I'm lucky, by this time tomorrow I'll also be asleep on my couch in a pizza and beer nap coma.
I did it. I'm free! Sort of. One late one I need to wait for. And some rounding up and failing scores instead of zeros to add (because I'm nice). Grades are due in a week, but I want them in ASAP.
December 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I did it. I'm free! Sort of. One late one I need to wait for. And some rounding up and failing scores instead of zeros to add (because I'm nice). Grades are due in a week, but I want them in ASAP.
1 more. 1 more is all I have to do. DO IT YOU DAMN GOOF!
December 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
1 more. 1 more is all I have to do. DO IT YOU DAMN GOOF!
I have 4 more to do. 4! All that stands between me and (almost freedom) is 4 reflections. I just need to do 4. 4 is not a lot. But here I am, feeling like I'm looking at Everest.
December 12, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I have 4 more to do. 4! All that stands between me and (almost freedom) is 4 reflections. I just need to do 4. 4 is not a lot. But here I am, feeling like I'm looking at Everest.
I've told several peopl that I'm not allowed to leave this building until I finish my grading. I'm cold and tired and hungry and grumpy, but I told them to tackle me if they see me try to leave. So, uh, I better do these last 6 so I can have peace in my life.
December 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I've told several peopl that I'm not allowed to leave this building until I finish my grading. I'm cold and tired and hungry and grumpy, but I told them to tackle me if they see me try to leave. So, uh, I better do these last 6 so I can have peace in my life.
I threw up in my mouth a bit.
Sidney Crosby being looked at on the bench. Took a puck to the leg/skate. Didn't put much pressure on it while skating off and seems to be in a good amount of pain.
December 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I threw up in my mouth a bit.
I'm the human proctor of a Proctorio exam and this is sooooo uncomfortable. It is such an invasive technology. For someone who refuses to even use Turn it In, I think I'll break into hives before this hour is over.
December 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I'm the human proctor of a Proctorio exam and this is sooooo uncomfortable. It is such an invasive technology. For someone who refuses to even use Turn it In, I think I'll break into hives before this hour is over.
I did just see contractors here marking things, so at least I have that, too.
December 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I did just see contractors here marking things, so at least I have that, too.
This "new building" has been promised since 1996. We're all still stunned the renovation is actually finally happening (even if it isn't the new building needed). If it wasn't happening, would we really live like this forever? Burning in the summer and freezing in the winter.
December 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This "new building" has been promised since 1996. We're all still stunned the renovation is actually finally happening (even if it isn't the new building needed). If it wasn't happening, would we really live like this forever? Burning in the summer and freezing in the winter.
My office this morning. A new record.
December 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
My office this morning. A new record.
US men Olympic bound in curling. Whew, what a journey.
December 11, 2025 at 5:37 AM
US men Olympic bound in curling. Whew, what a journey.
Got to campus wasn’t 7:30am. Leaving at 7:30pm. I’m tired and cold.
December 11, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Got to campus wasn’t 7:30am. Leaving at 7:30pm. I’m tired and cold.
I mean, it has been forever, but now it's really blatantly, obviously, textbook piracy.
Whole of the American economy is now piracy.
WATCH: U.S. forces seize oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
December 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I mean, it has been forever, but now it's really blatantly, obviously, textbook piracy.
Instead of final presentations today, I had my students work in groups of 5 and give panel presentations about their final paper. I don't think I'll ever go back to full presentations. They actually liked doing it and they did so much better.
December 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Instead of final presentations today, I had my students work in groups of 5 and give panel presentations about their final paper. I don't think I'll ever go back to full presentations. They actually liked doing it and they did so much better.
And it sucks I had to skip curling tonight to stay late and finish this. But, also, I wasn't looking forward to going into a literal ice house. It's bad enough I've been in one all day. I just want to sit here on my space heater like a cat.
December 9, 2025 at 1:35 AM
And it sucks I had to skip curling tonight to stay late and finish this. But, also, I wasn't looking forward to going into a literal ice house. It's bad enough I've been in one all day. I just want to sit here on my space heater like a cat.
Grading became a lot easier when I finally came to terms with it being a literal assessment of learning and not an assessment of writing as a whole.
December 9, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Grading became a lot easier when I finally came to terms with it being a literal assessment of learning and not an assessment of writing as a whole.
I'm just so tired of being cold.
December 9, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I'm just so tired of being cold.
why is it the one student who did it all wrong out of the whole class that did it right the one that sticks with you? The rest were so good. This one, by someone I know didn't pay attention, makes * me * second-guess my curriculum, my teaching, and, frankly, my entire life
December 8, 2025 at 5:31 AM
why is it the one student who did it all wrong out of the whole class that did it right the one that sticks with you? The rest were so good. This one, by someone I know didn't pay attention, makes * me * second-guess my curriculum, my teaching, and, frankly, my entire life