“The nicest veterans...the kindest and funniest ones, the ones who hated war the most, were the ones who'd really fought.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse-Five

Whether they're blaming vaccines and Tylenol, or selling dubious "remedies," what they're really doing is promoting the perception that families (and especially mothers) can prevent and treat Autism. And thus also the perception that people with Autism and their families don't need social support.

Pepper can’t decide between sewing or working out.

Aug 17, 3 police officers & a dog were shot in Utah. 2 officers died. Today 5 police officers were shot in PA. 3 died. In both cases officers were responding to domestic violence. Seems like keeping abusers from having guns might be more important than censoring comedians.

Years(decades?) ago my mother gave me my great-great grandmother Julia’s autograph book. Entries dating back to the 1870’s. I’ve recently started a suite of mixed media collages with the loose pages.

Current Brit television recommendation: Unforgotten on #Britbox. Just starting season 6. #scienceteachers will love the forensics!

My son has lived in Chicago for over twenty years and his wife, a POC, grew up in a Chicago suburb. I have never once feared for their safety all these years, until yesterday.

Shrimp a’ l ‘Indienne with saffron rice, zucchini and bell pepper

Happy Caturday!

Happy #internationalcatday to all who celebrate! Thanks to Pepper giving me a break from folding laundry!

Check on your friends who have critical thinking skills and high-levels of compassion. They’re carrying a lot more than you think. The world’s been a lot lately 🥲

Corn and jalapeño popper crab cakes. Black eyed pea salad with hot sauce vinaigrette, with thanks to chef Carla Hall.

Mixed media etchings. #printmaking#mixedmedia#collage#artshare#blueskyart

Braising skirt steak for what the recipe claims is the best tamale pie ever. Will report back.

Please tell me I’m not the only middle school art teacher who has banned 6th graders from singing/humming in class.

CBS reporter Scott Pelley: This is a warning that I fear many will look back on in five or six years and think “he was so right”. If you haven’t already shared this, please do.

If you’re a quilter, sewist, or good human being, you must watch The Quilters on Netflix. Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.

Don’t smoke and use sunscreen daily!

The best girl, waiting for after work snuggles.

I asked ChatGPT to render my cat as a human. Apparently she’s @ellaroseemhoff.bsky.social

New episode of I, Jack Wright on board💃💃💃

Channeling the spirit of Pope Francis.

Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close up.

Tonight’s dinner. Cajun shrimp and andouille sausage stir fry

Waiting at the orthopedist for cortisone injections to my hips. Wondering to myself if males also hide their underwear at the doctor.

Did I really want to get those trendy barrel jeans made today. Someone says no.

It must be Post Your Tuxedo Cat Day! Here’s Pepper!

One of my favorite projects. Grade 6 abstract/expressive landscapes inspired by Richard Mayhew,

A little snuggle while dinner cooks

Today I am interacting only with posts of cats, food, and artwork

Just started #Adolescence on Netflix. Very intense, especially since this is the cohort I teach

Got a laugh out of my disengaged 8th graders when I apologized that I couldn’t reduce instruction to a 30 second TikTok. On a certain level they get it

68 yo single woman living in NJ. Still working in education but retiring end of school year 2026. What/where can I do something locally to actively resist the fascism we are now living under? All suggestions welcome!

Grade 8 starting to print their Relief Print Zines!

Another sign that my spirits are up: tonight’s dinner Shrimp and Spring Vegetables Primavera

I’m just starting to lift out of a chronic pain induced funk which means I have enough appetite and energy to cook for myself. Tonight’s menu Pork Chops Piazziola with lemon steamed broccoli

Am I alone in thinking that Trump’s mispronunciation and total ignorance of the country of Lesotho was a totally planned racist remark aimed at minimizing and erasing an entire African nation?

There are so many times I would like to just say to students “Stop dicking around.” Not appropriate but totally something they would understand and would add gravitas to their middle school understanding.

Now that English is the official language of the United States, I look forward to everyone understanding the difference between “your” and “you’re,” “their” and “they’re,” and “to,” “two” and “too.”

The Ukrainian Family, Marc Chagall, 1943

Mike Myers as Elon is spot on hilarious.

Don’t let Donold’s AI Gaza video distract you from the fact they’re going to destroy Medicaid and kill millions in exchange for tax cuts for themselves.

After a ten minute aerobic workout putting on one sock, I’ve decided it’s time for a hip replacement.

Former Capitol police officer Michael Fanone when confronting Proud Boys insurrectionist Enrique Tarrio: “You are a traitor to this country.” RETWEET if you stand with Officer Fanone!

Saturday night snuggles. #Caturday

Black History Month artwork by my awesome eighth grade. Oil pastel and India ink resist Identity Masks inspired by the work of Kimmy Cantrell.

On this Day of Remembrance, we honor the 120,000 Japanese Americans unjustly imprisoned during WWII because of their heritage. Their resilience remind us to never forget the lessons of history. We will continue to fight for justice, equality, and civil rights for all.