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Dave Sexson

@davesexson.bsky.social
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Husband 30 years. Middle school teacher 32 years. Father of an attorney and an engineer. Red-Letter Christian. Liberal. Vegan. Bass player. Green Day. Black Lives Matter. Seeking wisdom and peace. Coachella Valley, CA

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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Both sens from NJ are “deeply concerned.” @booker.senate.gov and sen Andy Kim, NO ONE IS LISTENING TO YOU! Please, it is time to call this out in louder, more strident language like, “This bullshit is against the law. This president doesn’t give a fuck about the constitution.”
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
This morning, a 6th grader came in and blurted out, “Mr. Sexson, is it true that Trump is going to deport illegals?” I reminded them that I voted for Harris. I then assured them that they were more protected living in California, than those living in red states. That is a Tuesday morning convo now.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Happy MLK Day. Since nothing’s going on, I wanted to share this. There are too many quotes to pull out, but I’m going use this, since I am a teacher, “To sustain a healthy democracy requires citizens who have been prepared by their education system…to exercise the responsibilities of citizenship.”
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It Is MLK Day. Do Not Despair. This Year Especially, We Have Work To Do.
With delicious anticipation, we imagined it.
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 20/01/2025
As the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wisely said, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Today and every day, I pledge to never silence my voice in the fight for what is right, and I will continue to march in the path he forged toward justice.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
I LOVE this song (who doesn’t???), but I don’t get why it is still on the charts, 20 years later. Amazing.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Love this tie. My wife bought it for me when we went to Cedar Point in 2008. (The kids and I were on roller coasters, and she was shopping.) Today, one of my ELD kids asked me why I was such a “chill” teacher. It’s gotta be the tie, right???
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
That moment of silence for California at the Eagle’s game was the loudest moment of silence ever. Philly being Philly. (My kids saw their first drunk in public at a Phillies game.) You stay classy, Philly.
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Mark Ruffalo @markruffalo.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Under the GOP's SAVE Act, Tribal IDs would NO LONGER be accepted as valid identification to register to vote. This is a direct attack on the voting rights of Native American communities. #StopTheSAVEAct social.demcast.com/s/EC9Y1x2d
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
SpongeBob tie, Disneyland 2025 mug. I just finished the first week back from winter break, and the middle schoolers did a good job.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
That husband is a horrible person. Racist? Probably. Classless? 100%. But who cares? I don’t, because I watched Madam Vice President’s face after he refused to shake her hand. She laughed at him. That is what victory looks like. Can’t wait for her to be our next governor of California!
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Harry Dunn @libradunn1.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
I don't even have anything insightful to say today. I still can't believe he won after his actions 4 years ago today.
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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Today is January 6th and no one is watching the Capitol be plundered, feces being smeared on the walls, and police officers being stabbed with American flags. Why? Because one side believes in democracy no matter what, and the other side only believes in it only when they win.
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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
This man and a small group of capitol police officers singlehandedly saved our democracy four years ago. In November, 77 million Americans said "to hell with them" and voted for the insurrectionists. Your "Back the Blue" flags are a pathetic disgrace and your patriotism is bullsh*t.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
I thought for sure that the actions by these traitors would cause them and their leader, our Prez Elect, to become politically toxic. Remember, for a VERY few hours, the republicans in Congress condemned these actions, & Trump. We must never forget that Trump encouraged this, & fanned their flames.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
I agree with 100% of this post. Everything.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
We would talk to our kids & set those expectation levels together. Sometimes the bar that they set needed to be raised by us, so we would increase the goal slightly. They knew that we were going to help them achieve, or we were going to fail together. Now, one is a lawyer, the other an engineer.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Yep. We would keep them moving all day, even though we were tired, and then all watch a movie on the couch to end the time off with some family togetherness. After the movie, they would fall asleep quickly in bed, then I would stare at the ceiling, excited about going back to teach the next day.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Accurate, sometimes.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 05/01/2025
Last night I finished “It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me,” by Rex Chapman. Excellent book. I knew a lot of the story, but the final 25% was all new to me, and worth the price of admission! Now I have begun “James,” by Percival Everett. It is fascinating, and has me thinking.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
I can’t put into words the gulf of decency that separates Madam VP and the Prez-Elect. Clearly, our country does not deserve her. I hope she runs for governor of CA in two years. Cakewalk.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
In 2024, I rowed or skied on a concept2 row erg or ski erg for a total of 2,264,167 meters (I added them up last night). Started that year at 265lbs, and finished the year at 247. I am trying to get to 225lbs this year. ( I have NO IDEA how I weighed only 195 in college!) 1st 2 workouts of 2025:
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Happy New Year! Here are the books I plan to read this year. I used to be an avid reader, then I stopped. I’ve already begun reading “It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me,” by @rexchapman.bsky.social. 75 pages in, and I’m loving it. The next book will be “James,” by Percival Everett.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Ohio State’s head coach should get a sponsorship from Just For Men, cuz I’m telling you, he’s using it.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy New Year to everyone, especially those who follow #Edusky. I got up a couple of hours ago, stumbled around to get myself going, and decided to look at the Edusky group. An hour later, I am ready to make the second semester of my 32nd year teaching stronger and more meaningful than the first!
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Happy New Year from my wife (and me)! We expected the best from our kids, but got their agreement (usually) first. That made the journey one of teamwork and cooperation, instead of one where they had to perform and reach a level of expectation to satisfy their mom and dad.
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Lou Sexson @askmslou.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Parents/Guardians: It’s a time of reflection and hope for the new year, a new beginning, a fresh start. We don’t have to do it perfectly (whatever our new aspirations be), we just have to do it. Help your children embrace this mindset of improvement, not perfection. #Fortheloveofchildren #Askmslou
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Lou Sexson @askmslou.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
We just saw Moana2. I loved it! My favorite aspect about her story is how impactful her grandma was. Her grandma saw who Moana was & believed in her & helped her find her calling. Grandparents: You matter. You can be influencers.You have power to change your grandchildren’s lives. Reach out. ❤️🥰😍
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
I love Prez Biden, but he is wrong. Garland was a bad pick & he waited too long to prosecute the Jan 6th traitors. But thinking he would’ve done better than Harris? Nope! She lost votes because she is a woman & not white. But she brought energy & excitement that wasn’t there at all with him. Kamala!
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
I hope you all are having a great day! Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah, from SoCal!
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
My wife and I atop the Palm Springs Tramway last night. We took the kids and their fiancés to the Peaks Restaurant (the “8th ranked cliffside restaurant in the world”). The food and was excellent, and the service was great! She always looks beautiful in photos (and real life, too).
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Oh wow, I LOVE this idea! I am CONSTANTLY assessing and changing my classroom practices to better motivate the students. This would totally work at my middle school. #EduSky
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
I agree with this one hundred percent. However, I don’t think “this moment in education” is different than any other moment. We should ALWAYS let the students and parents know that we are constantly learning, changing, and improving. #EduSky
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
So glad that I am on my two-week vacation! Looking forward to spending time with my two kids and their fiancés this holiday season. Then back to teaching the second semester, elpac testing, and reclassifying my students! #EduSky
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
This is the best news I could imagine today! (Besides the winter break starting, my two kids coming home with their fiancés, and the GOP defying Trump by voting for a CR to keep the govt running.) I am super-excited to stay at the Venetian as a Hyatt globalist!!! frequentmiler.com/venetian-and...
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Venetian and Palazzo joining World of Hyatt
A press release came out yesterday from World of Hyatt and the Venetian & Palazzo in Las Vegas announcing a partnership that will enable the ability to earn and use points on stays at both properties ...
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
This is the Christmas tie that shows my age the most. Santa is lamenting joining Facebook because of all of his friend requests. 15 years ago, this tie was awesome. Today is the final day before winter break, and I’m still having my students work!
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
I love this sentiment.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Here is my favorite holiday tie. I wear this every year, and every year, my students (and other faculty) comment on it. The EPCOT Center mug reminds me of the first time I visited WDW, way back in ‘84. ONE DAY LEFT before our winter break!
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Todays tie is one of my favorite non-Santa holiday ties. It is different types of snowmen. Also, my grades are done for the semester! Very nice feeling.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Yep, she locked her keys in the car and had to uber to my school to get my keys.🤣
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
I have wrestled with this since 2000. Doing better than I ever have, though.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
Today’s tie (December 17th) is another Christmas gift from a student. This one plays “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” when the bottom of the tie is squeezed. At least, it’s SUPPOSED to play it. The musical part broke years ago, so it plays at the slightest brush, but won’t play when I want it to.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
STAY POSITIVE!
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
This is a favorite of mine…snowman at the beach. I wore this on November 15th. The students often react about how it is dark, because the snowman dies on the tie. Others laugh. I just love the irony. It reminds me of a picture where a snowman was warming his hands over a burning pile of money.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Good morning Bluesky! This is the last week before winter break, so it is spirit week at my middle school. Today is ugly sweater day. I’ll post a holiday tie photo later, that I wore before Thanksgiving. For now though, we have the Bumble.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
This was the tie for November 14th. It is probably my most expensive tie. I received it as a gift from a student about 20 years ago. Their father is a golf pro, & mother is a direct descendant from a general in the American Revolutionary War. Both of the kids in that family were very down to earth.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Good Sunday Morning! This made me catch my breath when I read it. Figure out how this quote fits in with your life view, and go forward!
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Lou Sexson @askmslou.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
I have this photo of Kamala hanging in my home. I was so optimistic and I had such high hopes for all of us, for our country. I can’t bring myself to take it down. Now, I can’t listen to or watch 1” of news. Thank you for the political posts. They help. #Fortheloveofchildren #Askmslou #FTLOC
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
This is why I teach. Even the middle schoolers bring much more innocence, hope, and idealism than adults bring.
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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
Excellence from @danpfeiffer.bsky.social & @jonfavs.bsky.social! Dan: We won’t run against Trump again. We need to stand up to him, & more importantly, rehab our party & message. Me: We need to start saying “Vance/Trump,” like they said “Harris/Biden” all summer. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
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Billionaires' Bet on Trump Pays Off
Podcast Episode · Pod Save America · 12/13/2024 · 59m
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