David Rheinstrom
@icarusfloats.bsky.social
English Language Arts video-maker at @KhanAcademy.org.
Children's book author, bean evangelist, wife guy, bon vivant, bon-bon vivant.
He/him
davidrheinstrom.com
Children's book author, bean evangelist, wife guy, bon vivant, bon-bon vivant.
He/him
davidrheinstrom.com
In a society where everyone can only cast one spell, a young wizard is ashamed to use his ability: a little blue cloud that makes a fart noise
November 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
In a society where everyone can only cast one spell, a young wizard is ashamed to use his ability: a little blue cloud that makes a fart noise
This is why I was so delighted when my work asked me to write some kids' books, specifically with a lens towards chaos and mess:
A girl resurrects a safety robot, which continually undergoes slapstick catastrophe.
A boy's favorite jersey is stolen by goblins because his room is filthy.
A girl resurrects a safety robot, which continually undergoes slapstick catastrophe.
A boy's favorite jersey is stolen by goblins because his room is filthy.
November 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
This is why I was so delighted when my work asked me to write some kids' books, specifically with a lens towards chaos and mess:
A girl resurrects a safety robot, which continually undergoes slapstick catastrophe.
A boy's favorite jersey is stolen by goblins because his room is filthy.
A girl resurrects a safety robot, which continually undergoes slapstick catastrophe.
A boy's favorite jersey is stolen by goblins because his room is filthy.
Wooo, we're beating truth social! But uhh good to have that perspective. Bsky is like twenty people
November 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Wooo, we're beating truth social! But uhh good to have that perspective. Bsky is like twenty people
Not sure what you do about the adults whose acquired allergies have driven them to madness
November 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Not sure what you do about the adults whose acquired allergies have driven them to madness
As with many allergies, perhaps the cure is exposure therapy. They're saying now the incidence of peanut allergies has plummeted because babies are getting peanut snacks.
So to every child a benne wafer give; to every adolescent the 90s UPN afternoon lineup show
So to every child a benne wafer give; to every adolescent the 90s UPN afternoon lineup show
November 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
As with many allergies, perhaps the cure is exposure therapy. They're saying now the incidence of peanut allergies has plummeted because babies are getting peanut snacks.
So to every child a benne wafer give; to every adolescent the 90s UPN afternoon lineup show
So to every child a benne wafer give; to every adolescent the 90s UPN afternoon lineup show
Looks fantastic! I've always appreciated the recipes in your newsletter; do you ever talk to the folks in the Cooking section? I feel like that could be fun, doing a limited YouTube series for NYT Cooking.
November 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Looks fantastic! I've always appreciated the recipes in your newsletter; do you ever talk to the folks in the Cooking section? I feel like that could be fun, doing a limited YouTube series for NYT Cooking.
Anyway lol i am CERTAIN a whole gang of well meaning nerds will descend on you here with glad cries if you ask a d&d question.
November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Anyway lol i am CERTAIN a whole gang of well meaning nerds will descend on you here with glad cries if you ask a d&d question.
On the other hand, one of the upsides of Google context collapse is that I find myself asking friends for information more often! Slower than Google, but more accurate. The "reference librarian" mode
November 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
On the other hand, one of the upsides of Google context collapse is that I find myself asking friends for information more often! Slower than Google, but more accurate. The "reference librarian" mode
The Napoleon of crime desires Benne's box! Protect it with your life!
November 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The Napoleon of crime desires Benne's box! Protect it with your life!
Try to catch us out here complaining that the hotel in corfu hasn't got a proper English breakfast
November 26, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Try to catch us out here complaining that the hotel in corfu hasn't got a proper English breakfast
M: Hey Sam! Don't look now but I've put a limpet mine in the chutney.
S: You never fail to add unnecessary tension to the holiday season, lil buddy.
M: I'm a lily-gilder! So sue me.
S: You never fail to add unnecessary tension to the holiday season, lil buddy.
M: I'm a lily-gilder! So sue me.
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 AM
M: Hey Sam! Don't look now but I've put a limpet mine in the chutney.
S: You never fail to add unnecessary tension to the holiday season, lil buddy.
M: I'm a lily-gilder! So sue me.
S: You never fail to add unnecessary tension to the holiday season, lil buddy.
M: I'm a lily-gilder! So sue me.
The answer is yes, I'm taking that airship job! But I'd like to know more about the different types of werewolf that there are, if you'd be so kind.
I assume the airship has Moon Lounges for those passengers going through the change, such that they can peacefully enjoy their journey
I assume the airship has Moon Lounges for those passengers going through the change, such that they can peacefully enjoy their journey
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The answer is yes, I'm taking that airship job! But I'd like to know more about the different types of werewolf that there are, if you'd be so kind.
I assume the airship has Moon Lounges for those passengers going through the change, such that they can peacefully enjoy their journey
I assume the airship has Moon Lounges for those passengers going through the change, such that they can peacefully enjoy their journey
This has the energy of Ed Asner's Sgt Cosgrove asking Freakazoid if he wants to go get a mint or go to Wally World
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
This has the energy of Ed Asner's Sgt Cosgrove asking Freakazoid if he wants to go get a mint or go to Wally World
No, but WOULD I EVER 😍
November 26, 2025 at 2:59 AM
No, but WOULD I EVER 😍
Whatcha got? What rough beast comes sizzling now out thy skillet?
November 26, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Whatcha got? What rough beast comes sizzling now out thy skillet?
Counsel, a few followup questions, if I may?
1. Are they always wolfed out, or are they human shaped except for the full moon?
2. When they're bewolfed, are they still regular people, but furry? Or do they pose a risk of chomps to me?
3. What's the best thing to eat in New Garou, their capital?
1. Are they always wolfed out, or are they human shaped except for the full moon?
2. When they're bewolfed, are they still regular people, but furry? Or do they pose a risk of chomps to me?
3. What's the best thing to eat in New Garou, their capital?
November 26, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Counsel, a few followup questions, if I may?
1. Are they always wolfed out, or are they human shaped except for the full moon?
2. When they're bewolfed, are they still regular people, but furry? Or do they pose a risk of chomps to me?
3. What's the best thing to eat in New Garou, their capital?
1. Are they always wolfed out, or are they human shaped except for the full moon?
2. When they're bewolfed, are they still regular people, but furry? Or do they pose a risk of chomps to me?
3. What's the best thing to eat in New Garou, their capital?
I gotta try making hot water pastry. It's super robust, right? That's the whole thing; that's how the meat pies in the uk can basically be xiaolongbao but baked?
I have a memory of getting a pork pie to eat on the Eurostar and finding a layer of rich, jellied stock above the meat filling
I have a memory of getting a pork pie to eat on the Eurostar and finding a layer of rich, jellied stock above the meat filling
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I gotta try making hot water pastry. It's super robust, right? That's the whole thing; that's how the meat pies in the uk can basically be xiaolongbao but baked?
I have a memory of getting a pork pie to eat on the Eurostar and finding a layer of rich, jellied stock above the meat filling
I have a memory of getting a pork pie to eat on the Eurostar and finding a layer of rich, jellied stock above the meat filling
My old friend Katie once upon a time gave me their grandmere's recipe for tourtière and now I make it every Christmas! But it's the only meat pie I've ever made besides chicken pot pie
November 26, 2025 at 2:13 AM
My old friend Katie once upon a time gave me their grandmere's recipe for tourtière and now I make it every Christmas! But it's the only meat pie I've ever made besides chicken pot pie
Can i name the governor of a single Mexican state? No!
Ok but now i can do five after Kevin reminded me about the premier of Quebec:
Eby, Kinew, Smith, Ford, and now LeGault
Ok but now i can do five after Kevin reminded me about the premier of Quebec:
Eby, Kinew, Smith, Ford, and now LeGault
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Can i name the governor of a single Mexican state? No!
Ok but now i can do five after Kevin reminded me about the premier of Quebec:
Eby, Kinew, Smith, Ford, and now LeGault
Ok but now i can do five after Kevin reminded me about the premier of Quebec:
Eby, Kinew, Smith, Ford, and now LeGault
De Tartum Natura
November 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
De Tartum Natura
I thought you were vegan! I guess that doesn't preclude either the occasional cheesecake or a dairy free cheesecake, but riddle me this: when's the last time you had one?
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I thought you were vegan! I guess that doesn't preclude either the occasional cheesecake or a dairy free cheesecake, but riddle me this: when's the last time you had one?
Gritting my teeth, I choose to engage in your terms: Nick! What dessert has, in your opinion, the HIGHEST potential ceiling of quality?
November 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Gritting my teeth, I choose to engage in your terms: Nick! What dessert has, in your opinion, the HIGHEST potential ceiling of quality?
Forcing themselves to use the epicene "they" only under duress to avoid properly gendering a trans woman
November 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Forcing themselves to use the epicene "they" only under duress to avoid properly gendering a trans woman