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AuntieU @umaija.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

THIS is unacceptable. Abolish ICE & DHS. bsky.app/profile/umai...

Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

I know it seems like I’m hopping on the popular consensus bus a bit late, but there’s a reason it’s popular and a consensus- yall, #wonderman on Disney+ was amazing. I laughed, I cried, and most of all I felt things about the characters. An anti-superhero, superhero movie. Just plain entertaining.

Wonder Man find the right sunglasses- the sunglasses from the original film- puts them on and channels his grief from losing his only friend into an amazing performance- becoming Wonder Man.

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

I often think about teaching, is it possible that the thing I do best is also the thing that’s killing me? It’s not the kids- they’re the same since my 1st group in 1994- it’s all the system & societal created issues that weigh you down. Pay- no real raise in 10yrs- is giving me my final push out.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

94% of teachers have had to dip into their own pockets to buy school supplies. An estimated 1 in 6 have second jobs during the school year to make ends meet. The average Wall Street employee got a record $244,700 bonus last year. Something has gone terribly wrong.

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Sadly, despite working 4 jobs & making more extra 💰 than I ever have, we didn’t have enough to travel this summer, so since I can’t visit I figured buying Lego Architectural sets used off eBay & building where I’ve been was a sad, but cheaper compromise. My latest mental health project: Big Ben

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

3/4 of the way through a brutal gauntlet of a weekend- my days off from my primary job teaching- left school 45 min early & paid a colleague $30 to cover my class so I could DJ a HS Band Banquet Fri nite. Created & hosted a 10 team Robotics Battle Bots Competition @ a local waterpark Sat 10-3pm.

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

It was touch & go but I survived my “HELL WEEK” I’d been stressed about ever since I saw the week aligning over the last 2 months: *Mon-Fri- Robotics Tourney daily in each class with a hard deadline of Fri 4:30 pm to declare Top 3 Teams- needed to have 7 matches each period daily to stay on sched

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Every Thurs after middle school soccer games I get t/g @ a local pizza place for pies & pints w/ fellow coaches & teaching colleagues. Even tho I switched schools 2 yrs ago, I’ve maintained this tradition every Thurs in April/May. I cannot express what these experiences mean to motivate & sustain me

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Watching all that’s going down with the Dept of Ed & the teacher in ID, it’s hard not to feel under attack as a teacher. MY community has always been a BIG supporter of me & my classes, but it’s hard to feel secure in that support given everything happening now…waiting for that other shoe to drop…

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

This is an excellent question…

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Jerry Chen @jcsalterego.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

my old toaster did this :(

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

As a teacher w/ 3 side jobs just to keep my family of 5 afloat, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate small rural communities who go above & beyond for me when I DJ for them. Folks in the sticks sometimes get a bum rap- but in my experience they are the kindest, most generous & genuine folks around

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

They say it’s the hope that kills you…..& I have a bunch of relatives that live in MN that feel & express that frustration with the Vikes every year. Although I never lived in MN, for me that hope & heartache is what made me chose to follow & cheer for them. Arif captures both sentiments well here.

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

@vikings.bsky.social Just burn the boats….Sam AWOL, Hutchinson off, Jefferson off, kicker off, & O is awful. The D showed up for 3 quarters & played their butts off. No excuse guys. I thought this year was different. Another week to bounce back, & I still have hope- but doing it the hard way now.

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Looking back on this year & def a mixed bag. Sad that teachers in TX haven’t had a raise since ‘19 & the loss of pay has forced me to take on a 4th job refereeing soccer- already DJ & work clock/book at athletic events- but fortunate I get to do jobs I love doing, do well, & that make a difference!🥹

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Great breakdown for both sides and really keys into how this game evolved and reached its conclusion. Wonderful analysis!

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Wow. This really speaks to me. Reading this at a great point of doubt- numerous ones daily- in my life. I’ve always felt that self-doubt and never thinking I arrived or was good enough was a driving force for me & a source of strength. Never thought about why others always seemed more self-aasured.

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

I did a car thing all by myself! Finally working on getting the ‘86 300ZX back as my regular Friday driver. Has been a weekly drive for last 3 yrs, but got a million alert lights & lost AC in May & when my primary vehicle went down as well, I had to put Z repairs on hold- apparently minivan > Z 🤷🏻

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Started the day running clock for boys BBall 7th Grade Tourney, then drove an hr away to ref soccer games in the pouring rain- 2 games in before my final 2 were cancelled. Used the extra time to replace wheels on 2 carts with full swivel caster wheels to give our FLL Robotics Teams another table!

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

There is no better example of a day in the life of a teacher than staying afterschool to work the clock @ 3 8th grade BBall games then going back to your room to switch out 3D print jobs, then going back at 11 pm to switch out more 3D print jobs- 7am-9pm & 11-12:30am day. Only for the ❤️ of the game.

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Can.not.wait!!!! It’s going to be a great week back at school this week now!

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Welp, I was not a good @vikings.bsky.social fan today. I had this game down as a loss since the 1st quarter. Been hurt too many times- but this team is just different- shown it repeatedly this year. Maybe time for me to stop doubting & keep believing. I’m ready to be hurt again. Skol Vikes!

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

When one spends the second to last day of a weeklong break grading papers for 6 hrs, putting together 3 carts for class, dropping off said carts at school & grocery shopping for the family o 5 for the week ahead, a dip in the hot tub before a late dinner seems an appropriate conclusion…

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

My suggested Starter Pack for any fellow Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Sports Fans on Bluesky- especially for those of you out there trapped unless amazing states than Minnesota! go.bsky.app/2dA5TXz

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

A pre-Thanksgiving pasta night at my wife’s family’s lake compound. My MIL & her siblings own 7 properties connected around this small lake in west TX & having time to share w/ family in the Fall chill around a fire w/ good food, drinks & family is the stuff life is made of folks. Making memories.

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Great game ultimately for the Vikings- maybe not the curb stomping we all hoped for- but in Soldier Field especially, a dub is a dub. Wonderful write up here highlighting all the individual performances that led to a gritty win & shortcomings that made it unnecessarily close at the end.

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Helluva game for the good guys today. Well written and entertaining take on the W.

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Looking forward to a FULL weekend of soccer on our 1st 2 days out on Thanksgiving Break! Our 6th grader’s Club team has 3 games in a Tourney tomorrow & I’m refereeing 4 games in between watching her play those. Then I referee 4 more the following day- 2 Finals as the Center Ref! Nervous but excited!

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Nate Dunn @altruismaddict.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Had an amazing time hosting our 1st FLL Robotics Scrimmage at Worthington MS. So exciting to see our inaugural 4 teams participate in their first competition & test their Robot Game skills against many area teams! 2 Teams finished 1st & 3rd respectively. Cool to see kids engage & support each other!

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