This is why I'm a teacher.

My first master's thesis was that the June Rebellion of 1832 would have succeeded had the participants done less singing, which is why I never got an MA in History. In seminary, I wrote 94 theses, but didn't finish the last one, which is why I'm not Lutheran.

And verily Jesus said, "thy mom."

Howard John Wesley is awesome.

Know why?

Can we please pass a constitutional amendment requiring accused pedophiles to first go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line?

I'm a Methodist minister who taught math at a yeshiva for 15 years. I NEED ONE OF THESE VESTS!!!!

The Gen X urge to hurt Boy George

Age verification? I know how to use these.

A book on Trapper Keepers called Maslow's Hierarchy of Meads

Reskeet this with your home river. I don't really have a home river, but both my maternal grandparents grew up on the Nishnabotna, and I served churches in two towns on its banks.

Slightly diminish a band. A-C-Eb of Base

This is why we can't have nice things.

And Muppet Christmas Carol is the BEST Christmas movie.

Ken is my hero.

Seriously, Kevin? I'm a neurodivergent, sartorially challenged, smart assed dad-joker. Why in the hell am I not on this list? I want to be a parasite who has taken over much of the country.

I'm here at Chapman Stadium showing just how close we are to the Arby's. @sickoscommittee.org

Go Rosati-Kain

I've been pleased to call "House" my friend for more than 35 years. Peach on, brother.

10 years ago today, Steve Silberman's groundbreaking book NeuroTribes was published. It changed how the world discussed autism and inspired many autistic people to write their own books. Stay tuned for information on a 10th anniversary edition coming very soon.

I was inspired by @wardqnormal.bsky.social to post a tie selfie for every day of this school year. Today was the first day.

When Fishburne does the play By Shakespeare in C A He's a Moor, eh.

I talk with my kids about snooze buttons. I can't be spontaneous with you right now but you can check back in with me at (This time). I might not be ready at (This time) but I'll have a better idea.

Just so you're aware, he's right. There's nothing fundamentally harmful about metal in a microwave. After all, it's made of metal. There are two potential issues, though. 1/

Go Maryville! My hometown.

Absolutely 100%

I was at my high school in the direct path of the St Louis tornado before it veered northeast. The NWS tornado warning came at 2:34, but it placed the tornado about 8 miles from where it actually was. Prior to this tornado, NWS alerts have been dead-on accurate.

Reign 'Cane

I bet these mutherfuckers also use parenthetical citations.

The Life of Tau

1) Processing Time: Almost every autistic person has their own rhythm and speed at which they process information. In my son’s case, this means giving him a few beats to respond, rather than impatiently assuming he didn’t understand what was said. Captions and recording audio can also help here. 2/

Seriously, Gorsuch?

I'm not sure about when I became a trans ally, but I know the exact moment I became a full LGBTQ ally. I was a hospital chaplain in Boston in 1996. I was talking with an elderly Catholic man about priestly sexual abuse of minors. He brought it up.

I'm beginning to thing getting the Dow to 36,000 is all Kevin Hassett knows how to do.

Today in Autism Books You Should Know: @ericmgarcia.bsky.social's We're Not Broken: On how autistic people have always been here, and can thrive through having their disabilities acknowledged and accommodated, while recognizing and fostering their abilities. thinkingautismguide.com/2021/09/were...

Here are some more books to add to my reading list

Quoteskeet with your favorite Doctor Who. Wrong answers only.

Chag Sameach, a little bit early.

Since it's Mardi Gras, there is a non-zero probability that Jim Jordan throws beads at Lauren Boebert tonight to try to get her to flash him. There is also a non-zero probability that she does.

My accomplishments last week are as follows: 1. 2. 5. Three, sir. 3.

Dear manager: 1. A little bit of Monica in my life 2. A little bit of Erica by my side 3. A little bit of Rita's all I need 4. A little bit of Tina's what I see 5. A little bit of Sandra in the sun

Repost with the first album you bought with your own money. (I was also 7)

Long live the king

Without downloading any new pics, where are you at mentally?

I would love to be the Jell-o Professor of Methodist Studies at some form of Wesleyan University.

Our support group guide and resources for autistic gender diverse youth is now freely available via UNC Chapel Hill libraries: doi.org/10.17615/c79... Project website: www.med.unc.edu/healthscienc...

Promoting a neurodiversity-affirming classroom amidst the struggles of today’s educational system is not easy, but taking some of these practical steps can make a big difference for students. Sara Woods, PhD, at TPGA. thinkingautismguide.com/2025/01/how-... #neurodiversity

If you see this, post one photo you saved because it made you laugh.

I read 59 books this year, including books by @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social, @sarahkendzior.bsky.social, @restingdinoface.bsky.social, @andreapitzer.bsky.social, @xkcd.com, @stevesilberman.bsky.social, @kevinmkruse.bsky.social