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BitterOldPunk @bitteroldpunk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

O coffee, u r my only fren

A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Today and yesterday have possessed a level of nonsense I was not expecting, so I would like to politely ask tomorrow, Wednesday, to take a deep breath and a chill pill.

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 02/10/2026

These are your words of the week nor’easter protein magnetic field coffee ghost www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...

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The Words of the Week - Oct. 2

Dictionary lookups from space, storms, and store shelves

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Bless the people in South Carolina that apparently did not learn how to color in the lines, because they certainly cannot park inside the lines.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Midterm exams. Unit writing assignments. Full day of school. Then a 20 minute break after dismissal before parent-teacher conferences begin...and go until 7pm. Then while there is no school tomorrow, teachers must report back before 8am. Very few of us even live in the town. #edusky

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Auggie Salazar: I Didn't Sign Up For This

ALT: Auggie Salazar: I Didn't Sign Up For This

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Open Research, University of Aberdeen @openresearchuoa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's the official start of Spooky Season, so it is once again time for our annual 'Carve your PhD' pumpkin (or neep) carving contest for PGRs. Using the medium of the pumpkin, express the main idea of your thesis. Get creative! Have fun! Full details at abdn.site/phD

"Could you explain your thesis, only using this?" — brown serif text above a single hand holding a small round orange pumpkin against a pale wall

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Send prayers and good thoughts: Tackling adverbial clauses with my freshman. #edusky #teacher #highschoolenglish

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Something they never talk about in education: When a model student that you've formed an amazing rapport with disappointments you in a huge, serious way. #edusky

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

THIS. When I had to discuss readers critical theory in my undergrad, I railed against it, because it removes the author's agency and intentions.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today is the Autumnal Equinox, which means it's the first day of Fall, and though weather will be the usual hot mess in South Carolina...

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Woman in Leggings Playing with Autumn Leaves

ALT: Woman in Leggings Playing with Autumn Leaves

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I've got 67 tests and 60 essays to grade, lesson planning, and a meeting to prep for...all tomorrow. On top of the usual *get-ready-for-a-week-of-teaching-teenagers*. #edusky

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Kenneth Parcell Overwhelmed and Happy Crying

ALT: Kenneth Parcell Overwhelmed and Happy Crying

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Coral City Camera @coralcitycamera.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Please accept a nuzzle from a manatee muzzle (We’re not worthy! We’re not worthy!!) 🥹〰️🐮🐮〰️ #manatee #manateesofcoralcity #nuzzle #muzzle #coralcitycamera

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 17/09/2026

She's a 10, but she corrects people's grammar.

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explore.org @explore.org · 16/09/2026

Chunk + Katmai = Perfection.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Before I was a teacher, I was a librarian, and most days I ask myself why I willingly made the switch into this broken education system. Especially on days where all I want to do is order fun Autumn and Halloween picture books for story time. #edusky #librarian #picturebooks

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Once again, I'm asking about the return policy on Mondays.

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explore.org @explore.org · 13/09/2026

Fat Bear Booty - can anyone identify?

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explore.org @explore.org · 12/09/2026

Our little white bear is back! Nicknames?

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I just want ANY explanation for why only 8 of the 23 students in one of my classes turned in their unit essays, after I gave them all 2 extra days, did individual writing conferences, and gave them entire class periods to write. #edusky #teacher

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Jake Peralta Sings 'Tell Me Why' on Brooklyn Nine-Nine

ALT: Jake Peralta Sings 'Tell Me Why' on Brooklyn Nine-Nine

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I would say I'm surprised that these basic vocabulary words are not comprehended...but I teach high school English. 😭😭😩 #edusky

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

As someone who depends on insulin everyday, I'm always happy to read more about its discovery. 🤓 #type1diabetic

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Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Apparently we've got a very rare and expensive cask of amontillado in our collection, whatever that is. We're going to try find it and will report back.

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explore.org @explore.org · 07/09/2026

Katmai morning.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

If you're a writer approaching the time when you'll need an editor, please read this thread. #writesky

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Grabbed a coffee on the way to hospital from my regular shop, and the barista says: "You teach history, right? Or art?" Yesterday a student told me I should teach history or science. I teach English within context, because knowledge does not exist in a vacuum. #edusky

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TeamFoldscope @teamfoldscope.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

If the Foldscope 2.0 Explorer Kit has been on your wish list, now’s the time to grab one! 🔬 For a limited time, get FREE SHIPPING and start exploring at 50X, 140X & 340X magnification. Shop at foldscope.com! 48 contiguous U.S. states only. AK, HI & U.S. territories excluded.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Getting up at 4am to make it to the hospital for an MRI before teaching a full day at school, while still fighting my sinuses...

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Pepe The Frog: Coffee & Fire

ALT: Pepe The Frog: Coffee & Fire

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Student came into 3rd block today & said: "Ms. F? I brought you an emotional support pickle because I thought you'd like it." 🥹🥹 #edusky #teacher #highschool

A small, bright green, plushie pickle with a cute smiley face rests on top of a computer keyboard.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Nothing quite like having a random low blood sugar wake you up from a deep sleep.

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Cool

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explore.org @explore.org · 28/08/2026

Throwback: that time a powerful current swept Ben down river and right past an unfazed King Otis.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We are in the 4th full week of school, and I am SO proud of my students for actually doing their work while I'm out sick (the majority of them). #edusky #teacher

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Haven't had strep throat since I had my tonsils out 15+ years ago. Weirdly, throat doesn't hurt. But my ears? Ouch. Multiple teachers at my school are out with strep throat because the HIGH SCHOOLERS WON'T WASH ThEIR HANDS. And my kiddos wonder why I have a bottle of hand sanitizer at my door.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Teachers and kids dropping like flies due to sinus infections and strep throat at my school. I am battling my mutinying sinuses as well. Argh. #edusky

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

When a Starbucks barista is nicer to you than your school admin, and you end up bursting into tears in the drive thru...it might be time to look for another school/district. #edusky

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explore.org @explore.org · 21/08/2026

The Line Up.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The amount of physical pain I'm in would put most people in bed, but I'm taking a shower and going to teach apathetic and disruptive teenagers how to form well-written arguments (or hoping to). It's Thursday. #edusky #teacher

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Welp. Ortho surgeon said I "failed my rotator cuff test". MRI impending because the schedule was backed up today, but at least the X-rays showed good bones.

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Pudgy Penguin: I'm OK! This is Fine Meme

ALT: Pudgy Penguin: I'm OK! This is Fine Meme

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Headed to the Ortho surgeon this morning for my shoulder. Here's hoping my students survive another day with a substitute, because after looking at their work from yesterday...oof. #edusky #teacher

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Sue Zen Chew: You Didn't Do Anything

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

My latest books cartoon for @theguardian.com

Title:
Who is Haunting The Library of Forbidden Tomes?

Image: five panels showing characters in a gothic library

22% - tormented souls, frozen between life and death (a ghost reading a book)
4% - dank, fetid horrors from the icy depths below (a black slug like creature with a single eyestalk reading a book)
15% - cold, lifeless bones possessed by a corrupt sorcery (a skeleton reading a book)
11% - frigid and malevolent ectoplasmic vapours (a shapeless apparition reading a book)
48% - regular readers happy to away from the heatwave
(A mother, small child and toddler in buggy, all reading books)

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Me: *places Walmart grocery order* Walmart: "Yeah...we don't have that in stock." Also me: *finds TWELVE of said item on the shelf, where it's supposed to be, when I go to pick up my order* If my local grocery stores were open later I would gladly go there instead, because arghhhhh.

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American Museum of Natural History @amnh.org · 12/08/2026

Meet one of the world’s smallest reptiles: the Nosy Hara leaf chameleon. Scientifically described in 2012, adults grow to be about 1 in (2.5 cm) long & juveniles can fit on the head of a match. Photo: Frank Glaw, Jörn Köhler, Ted M. Townsend, Miguel Vences. PLoS ONE, CC BY 2.5, Wikimedia Commons

A photo of a Nosy Hara leaf chameleon on the head of a match. The reptile is brownish in color and diminutive in size.

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JackitK @jackitk.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Hey. Be sure to opt-out of AI Training on Twitch if you haven't already. It's tucked away under the Settings. Even if you don't stream it's a good way to show you're not interested in them using such a feature.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

My right shoulder most likely has a torn rotator cuff, and I am *extremely* right handed. Headed to the Dr on Monday.

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Embarrassed Boy Says 'I'm Fine'

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Dr. Black's Medieval Remedies @winstonblack.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

My god, what an image. Dead kings in a plastic box, carried off as the world burns.

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A.F. @plumptardigrade.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Today at school: MacBook crashed, Promethean board crashed, Internet spotty, HS students having toddler meltdowns, running my injured shoulder into a wall, and so much more. But. Having that one student finally became engaged is worth it all. #edusky

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