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EnglishElective (Ret.)

@englishelective.bsky.social
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Former Alaskan. Currently in the hinterlands of NYS, living in a 100-year old house in a permanent state of repair. I used to teach English, now I just do it for fun. I have two labradors, 4 grown kids & an H. I'm not your drivetime podcast.

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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
The soul patch. The sideburn-to-chin. The 35-hour unshaven.
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BFA Wow: Man points at Battle for Azeroth logo
ALT: BFA Wow: Man points at Battle for Azeroth logo
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Mix them with some Crunch & Munch ( hopefully not discount's.) for a sweet & salty
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
How about an imperial? But then you'd need a bolo tie as well.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
😔
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Today I went to the funeral of a 4-year old little girl. They shouldn't have to make caskets that small. And how do you go back to your life after that?
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I just started the rewatch & am catching little things I missed the first time... so good
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Put me in a wheelchair Put me on a plane Hurry hurry hurry Before I go insane
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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?' And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?' And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!' And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"I felt he used too many onions, but it was still a very good sauce."
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It really bothered my stomach. Maybe didn't react well with the magnesium I take. But I could breathe!
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Congratulations! I have been reading a little of this book since I received it. I sat with the first essay for a while, resonating.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It already happened in Wayne county with the maternity/obstetrics ward.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Is that one of those Sisyphus car vending machines?
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I want to know where the bodega is!
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Pinky and the ... Brian?
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Ugh I thought I was getting an ulcer & it was generic Claritin
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Double jeopardy
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
By "viral" I think they might mean a certain conservative Rochester radio talk show host who went on &on about "foreign doctors" on his FB page. 🤢
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It is my favorite - perfect for spooky season- and I can't believe local news hasn't picked up that a local (Honeoye Falls)woman Mackenzie Dohr got an Emmy for writing on WB.
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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Time for this classic again.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Oh, I'm aware. They're on my porch & in my bird feeders.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Don't believe a word she says
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
No stars
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Sportscaster: This is the worst you will see the Bills play all season. Bills Fans: Dont you watch the games?! You just jinxed us! #BuffaloBills
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I mean Buffalo could have called them the US Steel colors, just cut a hole in the jersey right above the heart...
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
In small town news, the wife of the assistant Building Inspector posted some smack about the Town Supervisor & now they want to fire him & lord knows I sure do miss life before Facebook.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
With a Genny Cream Ale
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slate @pleasebegneiss.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
iced coffee is junior level. the real power move is bringing a corn on the cob to your interview
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Oooh now who's the bad influence?
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Must be the full-ish moon. I have been fighting that as well.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Oooh not after scotch.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It looks like that picture from The Shining
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I try to finish the gin by October & switch to amber spirits. But I always have tequila.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I was at Fringe Festival & someone was tweeting from a coffeeshop so I ran in & introduced myself & met them (hello yourself!) Then ran over to the show. Missing that vibe. I mean with the price of scotch, who has time to sit in a bar all night?
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Gin is for poetry, amber drinks for prose. Tequila is for everything else
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Peak twitter was amazing. We actually had picnics. And happy hours. And brunches. Book recommendations. Just random people who all were in the same hashtag group. I miss that too.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It's called "inspiration" & writers have been using it for years.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Oooh this is a good play.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Sea bass? A bougie Friday night fish fry?
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It's been good to me so far.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Keep it cold.. it'll be waiting for you. Scotch doesn't forget.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
I have made a career of being a bad influence.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
And make yourself one while you're at it
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
There's also Jembetat Gallery down the block that serves a mighty fine affogato.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Neutral Ground is an amazing spot. And walking distance to Pittsford Lumber ~and the canal path
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Again. Make it a double.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Rachel- thanks for not sweeping this under the rug. Should those of us not in your constituency contact our county legislators regarding this?
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Good advice right here.
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EnglishElective (Ret.) @englishelective.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Love her Tshirt!
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