I did not wake to becoming a billionaire. I had to go to work. But at least I will get to see happy faces. Oops it is finals week. Then we can relish misery together and look forward to two weeks off!

Adventures in parking. The lot is always full on Mondays for Dr. Appointments. I was circling and circling. Finally found a spot but I lost if because I had to park a kindly persons car. I am sure the grandmas got a kick out of a 6'1" guy hopping into their tiny car. Then circled some more

I had hoped to see some reasonable pricing when the groups were announced. NOPE!!! The M World Cup is just a money grab. I am expecting some empty stadiums. Boo FIFA! I would be one thing if you truly used that money to grow the sport. Some non-profit.

I love the para-educators at work. They are just fantastic. I treat them to lunch at the end of the semesters. I took a lunch order today and one said they felt guilty because they are not in my class this year. I pointed out all they do for my students. Not good enough. So I gave them an errand 😁

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I have three bread knives and one has white handle. All my other knives have black handles. I have a lot of knives and my mom says she can never find the bread knife. So tonight she used a bread knife with a black handle. I can't win.

here’s just a partial catalog of what I’ll be bringing to galaxycon Columbus in a few weeks!!!! first time debuting 💫apparel💫 as well as #kpdh keycap sets!! I’ll be bringing some comics but not a whole ton depending on luggage capacity 😭

I guess the time is only on the field now. They took it off the scoreboard.

I was at 2015 WWC final, 2019 W College Cup final, and now 2025 NWSL final. #nwsl I am a fan!

Am I evil? I am. I am. Can't wait to see the white elephant fight for this amongst the para-educators during the gift competition at our department lunch celebration.

I had such a blast at ECCC 2025 that I am heading back this year. Bought my pass, booked a room, and a Pre-Show Commission. Mainly because my friends cosplay and @lianakangas.com is going and commissioned for a grad present. Then I checked the guests and I am swooning. There goes my money again. 😁😇

I guess I don't have to worry about it anymore. They cancelled the show. Dodged that dilemma.

I just backed Dreamhouse: An Existential Suspense Graphic Novella on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...

The Kickstarter campaign for my first solo comic, DREAMHOUSE launches tomorrow! I am equal parts stoked and anxious. I've got 104 followers on the project, I would LOVE to get to 150 by launch tomorrow. www.kickstarter.com/projects/rob...

Wonder how this tastes? I will ask the food "expert." He probably has a secret stash. @thatbootlegguy.bsky.social

Trust me, I really want to know how to avoid work. Alas, many years until retirement. Fortunately, I love my students. They are good kids.

I was explaining hoecakes to a friend and she said she had never heard of them. She is gluten free and I was surprised as it is such an old recipe. Then I was reminded that I am old and have cookbooks from the 1900's. Also 1800's and 1700's but who is quibbling? Thanks Michigan St for the archives.

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You used to need me on the fence. Turns out all you have to do is ask me to take your group photo to allow someone to sneak into the dance behind me. 🤦‍♂️ I was hoodwinked!!! I guess they won't put me here next year.

The joke is on me. I avoid going to rallies because of social anxiety, mild claustrophobia, and an aversion to loud noises. But today I have to go as I was selected as a spirited staff member for homecoming week. 🤦‍♂️ That will teach me to do the dress up.

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A student said it felt like I was interrogating them. Before I could respond another student jumps in and says he is just trying to figure out how to help you. It will change when he does.

Beardos beat racists.

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A student complained that I have too much faith in them. Then I need to believe in you more! The student gives me a double take and smiles.

Ha! One day of no Internet access has all the kids using their devices as hot spots. So much for no cell phones in class.

I've been seeing a lot of things about submitting lesson plans and today is an example of why I absolutely hate the idea. WiFi access is down and my plan is shot.

Yay, technology!!! Been having Internet and email issues all school year. I had been moving to paperless. Today half my class cannot access what I want to do for a variety of reasons. Ok, let's pivot!! Get a piece of paper and we are doing some brainstorm writing. We'll try again next week.

The latest addition to my wall of joy. 🥲 Happy tears. Art by @sweeneyboo.bsky.social Thank you for this wonderful commission. Slowly getting pieces from all my favorite artists of my favorites.

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I have been teaching in special education for a bit now. I remember the switch from being the one asking others how to do things to being the one asked how to do things. Surprise, surprise, I use the manual for every IEP.

There is an inherent problem with AI art. Evidently, I am Steven Segal and my portrait drawn by a student is Alf. Just don't do AI art, kids. Get art from real artists. They can make you into an x-wing pilot.

Buy two! Get one for yourself and one for an amazing friend. I did.

The secret perk of migrating from Outlook to Gmail at work is a lot less emails from teachers. I believe they are less tech savvy than they think. But probably just lazy and don't keep a tab open. Either way I am fine with it. I do get a lot more teachers visiting my room.

I often joke that we will become family with my students' parents. It occasionally turns true. It has been 5 years since her daughter graduated. We still keep in touch and support each other. Today she brought me lunch and news. There were tears and laughter. We shall always hold on to them.

My classroom is getting better.

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FUNeral Home is now LIVE on Kickstarter! 💜🔫🩸🏳️‍🌈 A one-shot comic about sapphic assassins who bury people for a living...twice! It's not burying your gays if your gays are burying everyone. From me & @fellhound.bsky.social @longtalljodie.com Kiela Sibal @heatherantos.bsky.social

The first strike.

It begins. Hiding ducks in classrooms. 😁

I like potato chips.

I was "late" this morning. I have been working for the last 30 minutes and still have 20 minutes before school starts. I totally feel behind. I am also weird.

There is no before only after. First day of school with the students. 🥱

The weekend is the calm before the students and the class of 2026 have their last first day.

I watched a new show yesterday. I mean all of it. I enjoyed it. But, the last few minutes wrecked me. So much so that I woke up at 2 AM still bothered by it. I am ok with setting things up for another season but what they did caused damage. If there is a season 2, I am not sure I would watch.

I guess it is that time of the year again. School photos.

I usually work on a sleep schedule before the new school year. Clearly I didn't do that this year as it is 1:20 AM. Heading into year 24.

Just completed my true end of summer routine: the annual online training. I swear it is getting longer. 6 hours of videos and quizzes. Back to school on Monday.