Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 01/09/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something that stresses you out, even though you feel like it shouldn't? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 23/08/2026In what I think will be the first in a series of birthday-related outings... #WhereIsTomToday? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Dealing with a false complaint on Lyft tonight. Guess I got some more downtime while I wait for a resolution on that. 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 18/08/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something you liked as a kid, but dislike as an adult? Or, for that matter, something you disliked as a kid, but like as an adult? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 16/08/2026It's really validating when I talk to people I don't see super often, but say they enjoy reading what I post here or the little time we do get to see each other. Which mostly makes me feel like I've got a lot of friends that I should probably put more effort into visiting. 221
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 14/08/2026#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? A collection of mostly light and easy stuff through this week! Sushi Go Party, Lucky Numbers, 7 Wonders, Finspan, and Century Spice Road. 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 08/08/2026I've been here before and feel like having something as an organized league play would drive me to do it more often. Anyone else think so too? playactivate.com/leagues/seas...playactivate.comActivate | Activate Global League Season InformationGet ready for Activate Global League, view the key dates, pricing and schedule information for the upcoming Activate Global League season. 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Throwing out a quick self-plug because I think there's a lot of people who don't know I still do this: Do you remember during COVID when everything went virtual? I have a board game group from that which is still active, using Discord to talk and Board Game Arena to play. (1/3)meetup.comSOBA - Social Online Boardgaming Alliance | MeetupThis group is an online community of board gamers. We play games online on a regular basis, and are happy to teach new games and help broaden our players' horizons on what's out there. For the most pa... 110
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Inspired by a conversation I had over the weekend: for today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something you've been curious to check out but haven't because you find it anxiety-inducing? 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Last night I had a dream in which a gaming convention was held in a dead shopping mall, and while constantly of that size likely don't happen often enough to make it practical, part of me wonders if I'm onto something on how we save malls. 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 28/07/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, share something you know because you've done a deep dive on a special interest of yours. I wanna hear people share trivia about the things they like that most people wouldn't think to know about otherwise. 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 16/07/2026#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? Genotype! It's a game using worker placement, dice drafting, and set collection around genetics and botany. Yes, all those details around how Punnett squares work are actually used in the game. 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 14/07/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's a place that no longer exists, but you wish you could go back to? Maybe a store, or restaurant, or attraction that's since gone under or something? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Have you ever gone to a restaurant you like, fully expecting to enjoy a food you know you like and have been craving, only to find that they have some other option you really like that you didn't even know was on the menu? That's how I'm feeling about learning Lindsay Graham died. 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 13/07/2026#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? We got Rock Hard 1977 (yes, the amps go up to 11), Wine Cellar (they never go in the middle), Codenames (what's a miter?), and Wingspan (cherry cherry baby)! 011
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Today's crazy Lyft story: I ended up getting a long ride towards the southern end of Delaware, one of the longest single rides I've done. Since it meant I would need to cross through it to get home, I called in impulse plans and visited an old friend in Dover over some smoothies. 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 06/07/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, I wanna know what you dream about when you fall asleep. Are there recurring themes or elements? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 23/06/2026No context theater: "See, this is why you work hard in gym class - so you can run faster across the parking lot and avoid getting too wet when it rains." 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 15/06/2026I want to host some board game events at my place over the summer, at least once I have our home a little more organized for it. And I know I have the audience for it. My issue is that I also know the number of people interested exceeds the number I can comfortably and realistically invite. 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Today's crazy Edgmont story: last day at the school. We kept it light by seeing which of my students could run through my division flash cards the fastest. My teacher bought me lunch, while some of my students gave me these cards, reminding me I'm the goat, the bid, and doing an amazing job. 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Today's crazy Edgmont story: the class had to write a letter to the 4th grade class explaining what to expect when they move onto 5th grade. It's also the day grades are due, so I can't pull any kids away from this or any other overdue work, so I used some of my downtime to do the same assignment. 110
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 05/06/2026So I got notice today that my last day at Edgmont is going to be on Monday. The last actual day of school Friday of next week, so this isn't really a shock. That said, it also means my schedule and energy levels are clearing up a ton, so anyone wanna get hit up a cafe or diner or something similar? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 04/06/2026A new God of War game was announced yesterday, this time featuring Kratos's wife Faye as the lead character. Naturally, this has a bunch of people super upset because people don't want others to have nice things. If you're one of them, you should know that... (1/4) 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 02/06/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something that stresses you out, even though you know it probably shouldn't? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 26/05/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something about your friends, family, or other people you choose to be around that you really admire? It can be about specific people or groups, or about people as a whole. 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 25/05/2026#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? Yesterday was Mariposas with the Saturday Night Strategists. But today I checked out a gameplay testing group, where I gave developer feedback for Renaissance Faire. 110
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Yesterday's crazy Edgmont story: the school is doing a competition for 24, that math game with the flash cards, with the winners moving to a district-wide match. I had the role of being timekeeper. I would have done more if I was asked. 110
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 12/05/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, can I get TV/movie/game/book/other entertainment recommendations? Something you checked out recently that you think most people would have otherwise missed? Or maybe something that you didn't expect to like as much as you did? 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 27/04/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, who's a fictional character you relate to, one that reminds you a lot of yourself? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Another thought about the latest Trump assassination attempt: Trump has a known pattern of demanding loyalty over quality in his cabinet and inner circle. What if that extends to his security team? That the people actually good at their job are gone, so he's left with the bottom of the barrel? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 26/04/2026I took one night to be mostly off the grid and once I'm back on it, I see we've got another Trump assassination attempt...or at least that's the official story. What do we think the chances are this one was staged too? 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Amy and I were supposed to go on a double date tonight, but the other couple sent a message as we were nearly at the intended meeting site (which was much closer to them) saying they weren't coming anymore. 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Confess your crush, dammit. They can't help fulfill your fantasy if you never tell them about it. 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 13/04/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, do you have any stories where you realized you trusted or distrusted the wrong person? And once you realized it, what happened afterwards? 110
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 06/04/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something you feel like you were considering or pursuing (or already doing) for the wrong reasons? What happened when you realized that? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 29/03/2026I wish those who supported the protests yesterday that your favorite TV show is renewed, you find $20 in some random corner of the house, that friend you've wanted to get back in touch with calls back, and you learn the name of that song stuck in your head but don't remember enough to search for it. 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 23/03/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, what's something you feel like you should be good at, but actually think is pretty hard for you? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 22/03/2026#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? From last night in Drexel Hill, we've got New York Zoo, Scout, and Neotopia! 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 19/03/2026Today's crazy Edgmont story: the students have been watching a 10 minute video about current events. The segment that got the most audible reaction was one involving Punch, the monkey with a stuffed animal. I think my students just like cute animals. So, ummm...post pet pics for the kids? 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 18/03/2026#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? From last night's date night in with Amy, we have Lucky Numbers (forgot to get a pic), Azul, and 7 Wonders Duel. 001
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Friends in or near the Philly western suburbs, can I get a recommendation for a place that does STI testing outside of weekdays from 9-3, preferably fast enough to get results by next week? The place I used to go to doesn't have hours outside of the ones I've been working with the new job. 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Today I am once again confused about the expectations of my classroom job and feel like I'm resisting the urge to lash out about it. About four weeks ago, I was told to stop giving out the usual tests we use to gauge their existing knowledge and move onto direct instruction. (continued) 110
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 28/02/2026People I used to know who voted for Trump whose primary reasoning was the threat of war, are you fucking proud of yourself? Also, mutual friends of said people, are you pissed off and vindictive enough to send that message to them? 1111
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Today's crazy Huntington story: one of the most common reading books we have uses a question format where they'll give a true/false statement about the passage, but with the option of "does not say" if the passage neither supported or contradicted it. Which led us to this exchange: 100
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 24/02/2026For today's #HappyMondaySurvey, tell me about something you were expecting to be far more of a hassle than it actually was. 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 23/02/2026#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? Amy and I just playing games while she's staying at her dad's as he recovers from a surgery. Today's games? Wingspan, Machi Koro, and Welcome To. She won the set 2 to 1. 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Yesterday Greg and Cindy hosted a wrong party. The goal is that we all dress for a different party or event. We had people dressed for a beach party, a pajama party, a tea party, an Indian wedding, a country line dance, a pirate party, and several others, but I was there for the wedding party. 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Today's crazy Edgmont story: some of my students told me they were expecting me to be mean when they first saw me. Which they admitted was mostly based on being tall and having that evil genius beard. I guess it's good to be misread. 010
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 08/02/2026#HeyTomWhatchaPlayingToday? Lightning Train and Twinkle Twinkle! 000
Tom Coffman @octrinity.bsky.social · 20/01/2026I have job updates, but I'm also waiting for a few details to be confirmed first. But until I do, it's got job stuff in my head, so for today's #HappyMondaySurvey, I just wanna hear some stories about job applications. 100
