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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Both sens from NJ are “deeply concerned.” @booker.senate.gov and @kim.senate.gov, 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 · 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 · 24/01/2025

The children need you! I teach ELD in middle school in DSUSD. Tuesday, a 6th gr. boy came in and asked, “Is it true that Trump is going to deport illegals?” (Exact quote.) Many were worried about fam. Some were worried about themselves, & they are citizens. We talked & they felt better. Please help!

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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

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 · 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?” Four kids shared that they were worried about a parent. I reminded them that I voted for Harris for this reason, and others, but that most of the voters chose him.

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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 · 07/01/2025

6 million meters per year is outstanding! Running kills my knees. I am 6’4” and too cheap to buy a big enough bike. So for me, the ski erg and row erg are enough variation to reach 3 million meter this year. I took your advice and began strength training last week!

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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Very nice! I am focused on rowing or skiing 8,300 meters every morning before work, so I can reach 3 million by the end of the year.

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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

That’s what I was talking about. I mean, it is super sad that she didn’t beat the disrespectful fear-loving candidate & his followers. Period. And it stinks that she has to be the bigger person. But…she showed her class & ability to not be affected by his hate. It may be a while, but she will win.

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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Yeah this guy is a scummy racist. No prob. But did you see Madam VP’s reaction? She laughed at him! That is power and victory, right there! Can’t wait for her to be our next governor in California!

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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I am hoping (expecting) that she will be our next governor in California.

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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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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Thank you so much for including me on this list! I’m trying to be positive, and bring the fresh voice of a liberal middle school teacher to this site (although today, in remembrance of four years ago, I’ve posted some negativity.) Hang in there, everyone. We will figure out a way to right this ship!

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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Shouldn’t we say, “MAY I be a child again?”

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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

This is directed to the OP, not Mark Cuban… The series has ALWAYS been entrepreneurs pitching for an investment from rich people! You don’t like it, don’t watch, but good grief, how did it take you THIS LONG to come to that decision? I love the show, except when the sharks laugh at the presenters.

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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’m married to a retired school teacher and counselor of 38 years. We could both also help with non-academic issues (she worked k-12 throughout her career).

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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 · 06/01/2025

Middle school teacher here, in my 32nd year. Thank you for the kind words. I have no idea what other job I could do for 32 years and still enjoy it so much! (Although, I am kinda wishing we had another week off!) I’m here to offer middle school help.

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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

I just found you, so please forgive if this is overstepping. I’m a middle school public school teacher. Working with & being around kids helps me maintain hope 4 our future. I know not all people like kids (they can be trying, for sure), but they offer a freshness to life that many adults have lost.

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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

I haven’t seen this one, but the Learn to Fly video makes me tear up EVERY TIME I watch it (over 20 times). youtu.be/JozAmXo2bDE?...

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Learn to Fly - Foo Fighters Rockin'1000 Official Video

YouTube video by Rockin'1000

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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

This is the approach I take in my middle school classes every day. ALMOST every interaction with students, regardless of their level of disrespect, is better served when my reaction is based on being kind vs trying to “save face.” *Kindness does NOT mean being a doormat, though.

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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

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 · 05/01/2025

Those photos are great! Thanks for sharing them.

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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

“Not Afraid,” by Eminem. That’s the one! The message is in the title, and the other side wants us to be afraid of EVERYTHING. The chorus is perfect. music.apple.com/us/album/not...

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Not Afraid by Eminem on Apple Music

Song · 2010 · Duration 4:08

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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

How about “Good Times,” by Chic? It’s very catchy, but might not portray a change in direction. I’ll keep 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

Sure. So I could see my grandkids.

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Dave Sexson @davesexson.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

That I worried less about money, but saved more of it.

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