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Into education, data and society stuff, changing systems, and cool bugs.
School cat zine: "To Do Today"
Our fierce, fluffy, loyal, and unapologetic cat friend says to stretch your body and your mind. Work. Rest. Repeat. Do not "multitask." Nurture and guard the life around you, as well as the hope within you.
Our fierce, fluffy, loyal, and unapologetic cat friend says to stretch your body and your mind. Work. Rest. Repeat. Do not "multitask." Nurture and guard the life around you, as well as the hope within you.
February 3, 2026 at 12:28 AM
School cat zine: "To Do Today"
Our fierce, fluffy, loyal, and unapologetic cat friend says to stretch your body and your mind. Work. Rest. Repeat. Do not "multitask." Nurture and guard the life around you, as well as the hope within you.
Our fierce, fluffy, loyal, and unapologetic cat friend says to stretch your body and your mind. Work. Rest. Repeat. Do not "multitask." Nurture and guard the life around you, as well as the hope within you.
These "add friction and time limits to my social media apps" measures are great and I know they're working because of how they're getting in the way when work asks me to try to run nonprofit accounts through my social media apps 😅🙃
February 2, 2026 at 1:32 AM
These "add friction and time limits to my social media apps" measures are great and I know they're working because of how they're getting in the way when work asks me to try to run nonprofit accounts through my social media apps 😅🙃
Hiding space security upgrades in a flurry of "decorating" projects so the kids aren't stressed out more than necessary is... just not something I was prepped for in teacher school.
January 30, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Hiding space security upgrades in a flurry of "decorating" projects so the kids aren't stressed out more than necessary is... just not something I was prepped for in teacher school.
Radio plays the same 3 songs on repeat for weeks: No, don't ruin the music!
Kid plays the same song on loop for hours: Hmm, are we fixated or focusing?
I play the same album every workout and cleaning day: It's inspiration! It helps me find energy to keep going!
Kid plays the same song on loop for hours: Hmm, are we fixated or focusing?
I play the same album every workout and cleaning day: It's inspiration! It helps me find energy to keep going!
January 30, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Radio plays the same 3 songs on repeat for weeks: No, don't ruin the music!
Kid plays the same song on loop for hours: Hmm, are we fixated or focusing?
I play the same album every workout and cleaning day: It's inspiration! It helps me find energy to keep going!
Kid plays the same song on loop for hours: Hmm, are we fixated or focusing?
I play the same album every workout and cleaning day: It's inspiration! It helps me find energy to keep going!
New reader tried to get Nano🍌 to make alphabet posters based on her favorite video game. The tool mutated "letters" and warped the game's design, no matter how she tried to clarify. It clicked: other people would be fooled, but not her! Now she's motivated to keep her edge...
January 28, 2026 at 11:19 PM
New reader tried to get Nano🍌 to make alphabet posters based on her favorite video game. The tool mutated "letters" and warped the game's design, no matter how she tried to clarify. It clicked: other people would be fooled, but not her! Now she's motivated to keep her edge...
Car doors frozen shut is a new one for me...
January 27, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Car doors frozen shut is a new one for me...
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my murderbots that i've programmed to murder people who disagree with me keep murdering people. i think they need more training
January 26, 2026 at 11:07 PM
my murderbots that i've programmed to murder people who disagree with me keep murdering people. i think they need more training
I've learned many things to keep up with kids' special interests, to better connect with and support them. Ants, vacuums, subway history, pigeon injuries, videogames, K-Pop bands, etc.
Today a 10yo brought me a new one: baby doll making. Lifelike dolls. Using silicone. I'm gonna need a minute...
Today a 10yo brought me a new one: baby doll making. Lifelike dolls. Using silicone. I'm gonna need a minute...
January 20, 2026 at 11:31 PM
I've learned many things to keep up with kids' special interests, to better connect with and support them. Ants, vacuums, subway history, pigeon injuries, videogames, K-Pop bands, etc.
Today a 10yo brought me a new one: baby doll making. Lifelike dolls. Using silicone. I'm gonna need a minute...
Today a 10yo brought me a new one: baby doll making. Lifelike dolls. Using silicone. I'm gonna need a minute...
Below freezing temps, minimal limits on device use, and the kids still spent most of the day crafting, reading, and running outside.
It's deliberate work to model, to stay available with hot glue and paint, to enthusiastically romp outside with them regardless of the weather. And it's working...
It's deliberate work to model, to stay available with hot glue and paint, to enthusiastically romp outside with them regardless of the weather. And it's working...
January 15, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Below freezing temps, minimal limits on device use, and the kids still spent most of the day crafting, reading, and running outside.
It's deliberate work to model, to stay available with hot glue and paint, to enthusiastically romp outside with them regardless of the weather. And it's working...
It's deliberate work to model, to stay available with hot glue and paint, to enthusiastically romp outside with them regardless of the weather. And it's working...
Reading both Foolproof (www.getbadnews.com/en) and Instruction For The Tenzo (from Moon in a Dewdrop) this week. It wasn't an intentional combination, but it's turning out to be timely.
Bad News - Play the fake news game!
Play the fake news game! How bad are you? Become a fake news tycoon and get as many followers as you can.
www.getbadnews.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Reading both Foolproof (www.getbadnews.com/en) and Instruction For The Tenzo (from Moon in a Dewdrop) this week. It wasn't an intentional combination, but it's turning out to be timely.
Told the children that the cat's special bag and treats are only for when he comes hiking. They huddled by the swingset then brought me a plan for a little hike we could fit in the ~50 minutes we had before the end of day.
Off we went! The cat cooperated and had as much fun as the kids. A glimmer.
Off we went! The cat cooperated and had as much fun as the kids. A glimmer.
January 10, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Told the children that the cat's special bag and treats are only for when he comes hiking. They huddled by the swingset then brought me a plan for a little hike we could fit in the ~50 minutes we had before the end of day.
Off we went! The cat cooperated and had as much fun as the kids. A glimmer.
Off we went! The cat cooperated and had as much fun as the kids. A glimmer.
The children are back at school and the cat is so happy they have reappeared! The New Year's resolution folks are back at the gym and I'm frankly glad they've reappeared, too.
Can we get a whole month of growing ourselves and encouraging each other in both spaces? Let's see!
Can we get a whole month of growing ourselves and encouraging each other in both spaces? Let's see!
January 6, 2026 at 1:09 AM
The children are back at school and the cat is so happy they have reappeared! The New Year's resolution folks are back at the gym and I'm frankly glad they've reappeared, too.
Can we get a whole month of growing ourselves and encouraging each other in both spaces? Let's see!
Can we get a whole month of growing ourselves and encouraging each other in both spaces? Let's see!
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You don’t have to want kids or even enjoy being around them. But it’s also worth unpacking why kids simply existing, learning, or having unmet needs reads as “annoying,” “unlikeable,” or “bad behavior.”
This collective discomfort with noise, need, & vulnerability is why many ADULTS are struggling.
This collective discomfort with noise, need, & vulnerability is why many ADULTS are struggling.
January 4, 2026 at 3:44 PM
You don’t have to want kids or even enjoy being around them. But it’s also worth unpacking why kids simply existing, learning, or having unmet needs reads as “annoying,” “unlikeable,” or “bad behavior.”
This collective discomfort with noise, need, & vulnerability is why many ADULTS are struggling.
This collective discomfort with noise, need, & vulnerability is why many ADULTS are struggling.
Cleaning 3 things before doomscrolling.
Hydrating before doomscrolling.
Doing squats before doomscrolling.
Making art before doomscrolling.
Refreshing first aid skills before doomscrolling.
Walking with a friend before doomscrolling.
Singing old songs before doomscrolling.
Planting seeds before...
Hydrating before doomscrolling.
Doing squats before doomscrolling.
Making art before doomscrolling.
Refreshing first aid skills before doomscrolling.
Walking with a friend before doomscrolling.
Singing old songs before doomscrolling.
Planting seeds before...
January 3, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Cleaning 3 things before doomscrolling.
Hydrating before doomscrolling.
Doing squats before doomscrolling.
Making art before doomscrolling.
Refreshing first aid skills before doomscrolling.
Walking with a friend before doomscrolling.
Singing old songs before doomscrolling.
Planting seeds before...
Hydrating before doomscrolling.
Doing squats before doomscrolling.
Making art before doomscrolling.
Refreshing first aid skills before doomscrolling.
Walking with a friend before doomscrolling.
Singing old songs before doomscrolling.
Planting seeds before...
Day 2 of quest Convince the Cat to Love His Hiking Backpack.
Will I succeed before the kids restart hiking club in spring? So much (fluffy, grumpy) suspense!
Will I succeed before the kids restart hiking club in spring? So much (fluffy, grumpy) suspense!
January 2, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Day 2 of quest Convince the Cat to Love His Hiking Backpack.
Will I succeed before the kids restart hiking club in spring? So much (fluffy, grumpy) suspense!
Will I succeed before the kids restart hiking club in spring? So much (fluffy, grumpy) suspense!
Tried one week of swapping "I don't have time..." for "I'm choosing to prioritize..." about a month ago and haven't stopped. It's not always comfy, but it's definitely a practice I'll be bringing into the new year.
That and using the ScreenZen app to do silly little math problems before scrolling!
That and using the ScreenZen app to do silly little math problems before scrolling!
December 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Tried one week of swapping "I don't have time..." for "I'm choosing to prioritize..." about a month ago and haven't stopped. It's not always comfy, but it's definitely a practice I'll be bringing into the new year.
That and using the ScreenZen app to do silly little math problems before scrolling!
That and using the ScreenZen app to do silly little math problems before scrolling!
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![Comic. [Banner: Mathematical Society: 2025 Meeting.] PERSON 1 with bun: Any other new developments from the year to cover before we wrap? PERSON 2: Oh, the teens picked a new funny number. PERSON 3 with short hair: Aww, I’m glad to hear they’re still doing that. PERSON 4 with ponytail: I’ll add it to the list. [List: 23 (skidoo!; 42; 69; 420; 1,337; 58,008; [circled]: 67]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreig43e2u4zzpifhq6fbf2iwplmva2lt5rokfg5uws5dysbe55up6wa@jpeg)
December 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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For many, the end of the year is an opportunity to catch up on reading or to purchase books as gifts. In 2025, a number of authors joined the Tech Policy Press podcast, providing fresh insights into how technology interacts with people, politics, and power. Check out the list:
Tech Policy Press: The Year in Books 2025 | TechPolicy.Press
In 2025, a number of authors joined the Tech Policy Press podcast, providing fresh insights into how technology interacts with people, politics, and power.
www.techpolicy.press
December 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
For many, the end of the year is an opportunity to catch up on reading or to purchase books as gifts. In 2025, a number of authors joined the Tech Policy Press podcast, providing fresh insights into how technology interacts with people, politics, and power. Check out the list:
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But if the ai always does your work for you, you won't build the skills you need for when an 8yo walks up to your laptop and you get the chance to conspiratorially say "That's the game's console. Want to type in the words to make cake appear in your friend's inventory?"
December 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
But if the ai always does your work for you, you won't build the skills you need for when an 8yo walks up to your laptop and you get the chance to conspiratorially say "That's the game's console. Want to type in the words to make cake appear in your friend's inventory?"
If Minecraft, Roblox, and YouTube are where kids are motivated to practice spelling, I'm going to be next to them with the phonics and critical thinking questions for as long as they're logged on...
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
If Minecraft, Roblox, and YouTube are where kids are motivated to practice spelling, I'm going to be next to them with the phonics and critical thinking questions for as long as they're logged on...
So many alternative ed. families are asking for cutting-edge, individualized AI school or for screen-free, outdoor programming. Today we chose to circle, Minecraft, run outside, cook lunch, Minecraft more, run again, YouTube karaoke, craft, write, clean, and try Duolingo chess. Aiming for balance!
November 4, 2025 at 3:50 AM
So many alternative ed. families are asking for cutting-edge, individualized AI school or for screen-free, outdoor programming. Today we chose to circle, Minecraft, run outside, cook lunch, Minecraft more, run again, YouTube karaoke, craft, write, clean, and try Duolingo chess. Aiming for balance!