Chelsea
@chelseasprite.bsky.social
Higher ed. Community College. Belonging in higher ed. Grower of things. I used to run a tutoring center now I do student success stuff. PhD student, research on belonging in the college classroom. She/her. Views my own.
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The Center for Self Determination Theory has announced the passing of Edward Deci:
February 15, 2026 at 11:24 AM
The Center for Self Determination Theory has announced the passing of Edward Deci:
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LOL, “Murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.”
Franzi Schimmer captured this Grizzly bear in Brooks Falls, Alaska just floating along, tippy-tapping down the river, browsing the salmon.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
Prior to hibernation, up to 40% of a bear's body mass is fat, which is less dense than water (~0.9 g/cm^2), so the murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.
February 15, 2026 at 3:42 AM
LOL, “Murder-monster is also a floaty-boaty.”
The one time I hallucinated, I knew I had to be. Wooden walls don't wiggle like snakes. But because I'm a human with a conscious brain (no philosophy tonight, ok?), we can talk about my brain doing wild things!
LLMs are (generally) just language calculators guessing at the next word.
LLMs are (generally) just language calculators guessing at the next word.
I don't like the "hallucination" language that has emerged not because it's humanizing or w/e but because it belies the simple fact that every result an LLM has ever spat out, even when incidentally correct, is fundamentally hypothetical
lol this is gonna burst so fucking hard
February 15, 2026 at 3:48 AM
The one time I hallucinated, I knew I had to be. Wooden walls don't wiggle like snakes. But because I'm a human with a conscious brain (no philosophy tonight, ok?), we can talk about my brain doing wild things!
LLMs are (generally) just language calculators guessing at the next word.
LLMs are (generally) just language calculators guessing at the next word.
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Alexander Hamilton (1755/57–1804) was a Caribbean‑born Founding Father who rose to prominence in the Revolutionary War, shaped the U.S. Constitution, co‑authored the Federalist Papers, and served as the first Secretary of the Treasury before dying in a duel with Aaron Burr
February 15, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Alexander Hamilton (1755/57–1804) was a Caribbean‑born Founding Father who rose to prominence in the Revolutionary War, shaped the U.S. Constitution, co‑authored the Federalist Papers, and served as the first Secretary of the Treasury before dying in a duel with Aaron Burr
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Just like journalists rarely talk to experts in English ed or children's lit about censorship and book banning, they aren't talking to high school English teachers, college writing program adminstrators, or anyone in rhetcomp about ChatGPT and generative AI.
We hate to see it.
We hate to see it.
February 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Just like journalists rarely talk to experts in English ed or children's lit about censorship and book banning, they aren't talking to high school English teachers, college writing program adminstrators, or anyone in rhetcomp about ChatGPT and generative AI.
We hate to see it.
We hate to see it.
Me: please don't throw out my bra tags
Husband: you bought two different sizes
M: yes, but two different styles
H: heaven forbid it's standardized like men
M: historically, men have designed women's lingerie
Husband: you bought two different sizes
M: yes, but two different styles
H: heaven forbid it's standardized like men
M: historically, men have designed women's lingerie
February 14, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Me: please don't throw out my bra tags
Husband: you bought two different sizes
M: yes, but two different styles
H: heaven forbid it's standardized like men
M: historically, men have designed women's lingerie
Husband: you bought two different sizes
M: yes, but two different styles
H: heaven forbid it's standardized like men
M: historically, men have designed women's lingerie
Once I get off the couch, I'm making this butternut squash soup for dinner. I serve it over egg noodles.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Once I get off the couch, I'm making this butternut squash soup for dinner. I serve it over egg noodles.
After people-ing for several hours, I'm back in stretchy clothes that fit properly and I might take a nap.
February 14, 2026 at 9:51 PM
After people-ing for several hours, I'm back in stretchy clothes that fit properly and I might take a nap.
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Squeaky told me to tell you she loves you and wishes she were there to give you a little snuggle today
February 14, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Squeaky told me to tell you she loves you and wishes she were there to give you a little snuggle today
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I literally couldn’t care less who Breuning is.
As a historian of medicine and public health, there are better more respectful and careful ways to tell the actual real stories of people and families destroyed by measles than making it up, and confusing people.
It’s irresponsible.
And lazy.
As a historian of medicine and public health, there are better more respectful and careful ways to tell the actual real stories of people and families destroyed by measles than making it up, and confusing people.
It’s irresponsible.
And lazy.
People would be waaaay less mad about this Atlantic piece if it was a different author.
Imo it doesn’t seem particularly egregious
Imo it doesn’t seem particularly egregious
I was so impressed with this story about measles in the Atlantic -- the depth of reporting it would take to weave in all these details so fluidly.
Turns out, it was a work of fiction. She researched the effects of measles, but lots of fiction writers do research. www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/the-...
Turns out, it was a work of fiction. She researched the effects of measles, but lots of fiction writers do research. www.niemanlab.org/2026/02/the-...
February 14, 2026 at 8:27 PM
I literally couldn’t care less who Breuning is.
As a historian of medicine and public health, there are better more respectful and careful ways to tell the actual real stories of people and families destroyed by measles than making it up, and confusing people.
It’s irresponsible.
And lazy.
As a historian of medicine and public health, there are better more respectful and careful ways to tell the actual real stories of people and families destroyed by measles than making it up, and confusing people.
It’s irresponsible.
And lazy.
So, Rochester friends, Every Body Bras is fantastic and carries all sorts of European sizes. I do highly recommend them and if you go (and purchase) something, I can refer you so I get a coupon!
February 14, 2026 at 8:23 PM
So, Rochester friends, Every Body Bras is fantastic and carries all sorts of European sizes. I do highly recommend them and if you go (and purchase) something, I can refer you so I get a coupon!
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So yeah if you’re questioning whether you really want out of an unhealthy situation because you worry you’d be lonely on days like today, just remember that there’s actually love everywhere and that post-divorce life can be so much happier than pre-divorce life!
February 14, 2026 at 7:03 PM
So yeah if you’re questioning whether you really want out of an unhealthy situation because you worry you’d be lonely on days like today, just remember that there’s actually love everywhere and that post-divorce life can be so much happier than pre-divorce life!
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Oh my GOD King County Public Health is just wilding out for Valentines Day (and a lovely one).
February 13, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Oh my GOD King County Public Health is just wilding out for Valentines Day (and a lovely one).
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We are a nation in which thousands of Black people were "legally" kidnapped with the assistance of the federal government & sent back into slavery.
We are also a nation in which thousands of white & Black people organized in their local communities to try to stop those kidnappings.
"We" are both.
We are also a nation in which thousands of white & Black people organized in their local communities to try to stop those kidnappings.
"We" are both.
February 14, 2026 at 5:36 PM
We are a nation in which thousands of Black people were "legally" kidnapped with the assistance of the federal government & sent back into slavery.
We are also a nation in which thousands of white & Black people organized in their local communities to try to stop those kidnappings.
"We" are both.
We are also a nation in which thousands of white & Black people organized in their local communities to try to stop those kidnappings.
"We" are both.
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In 1854, after watching the federal government deploy 2000 federal troops and spend $40,000 sending Anthony Burns back into slavery, Boston's Amos Adams Lawrence said “we went to bed one night old-fashioned, conservative, Compromise Union Whigs and waked up stark mad Abolitionists.”
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
In 1854, after watching the federal government deploy 2000 federal troops and spend $40,000 sending Anthony Burns back into slavery, Boston's Amos Adams Lawrence said “we went to bed one night old-fashioned, conservative, Compromise Union Whigs and waked up stark mad Abolitionists.”
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He kept it moving though
February 14, 2026 at 6:29 PM
He kept it moving though
Yo, historians of higher ed!! This is your moment!! I wanna see all the op eds on how military funding literally kept most of these places open throughout us history *and* how they played a role in diversifying the officer corps.
The US DOD has just blacklisted military personnel from taking courses at most of America's top universities and specialist tech and medicine schools, including Harvard, Yale, MIT and Johns Hopkins. Somehow I don't see the PLA making this kind of unforced error.
February 14, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Yo, historians of higher ed!! This is your moment!! I wanna see all the op eds on how military funding literally kept most of these places open throughout us history *and* how they played a role in diversifying the officer corps.
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The NYC Marriage Bureau really is a special place. The one marriage ceremony I've attended there was only a few minutes long, but the officiant (a retired judge, I think?) made it feel unrushed and meaningful. I've loved all my visits! It's the best for people-watching.
Everyone in the world comes to get married at the NYC Marriage Bureau. Last week, the Mayor stopped by to officiate a few of those ceremonies.
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
February 14, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The NYC Marriage Bureau really is a special place. The one marriage ceremony I've attended there was only a few minutes long, but the officiant (a retired judge, I think?) made it feel unrushed and meaningful. I've loved all my visits! It's the best for people-watching.
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Right now I have whistles designed by a man in Italy printing on a plate given to me by someone from Canada, in a filament donated from the UK, and I'm sending them to a union who wants to protect immigrants.
Just feels like an incredible team effort. 💖
Just feels like an incredible team effort. 💖
February 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Right now I have whistles designed by a man in Italy printing on a plate given to me by someone from Canada, in a filament donated from the UK, and I'm sending them to a union who wants to protect immigrants.
Just feels like an incredible team effort. 💖
Just feels like an incredible team effort. 💖
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I don't think it is only our job to teach students how to read long novels; it may also be our jobs to teach them how to live without an online surveillance state. To learn without intrusive apps. To swap notes. To write in a book's margins. To exist in their communities in slow, clunky, human ways.
February 14, 2026 at 3:41 PM
I don't think it is only our job to teach students how to read long novels; it may also be our jobs to teach them how to live without an online surveillance state. To learn without intrusive apps. To swap notes. To write in a book's margins. To exist in their communities in slow, clunky, human ways.
The little girl next to me is getting her hair colored pink! She's so excited, her little legs keep kicking the chair
February 14, 2026 at 3:19 PM
The little girl next to me is getting her hair colored pink! She's so excited, her little legs keep kicking the chair
There seems to be a growing number of multi-family or multi-generational houses happening. While this is historically how things happened, I'm seeing it more and more, which I imagine is not a positive economic sign.
February 14, 2026 at 3:19 PM
There seems to be a growing number of multi-family or multi-generational houses happening. While this is historically how things happened, I'm seeing it more and more, which I imagine is not a positive economic sign.
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A girl in my 7-year-old nephew’s class has a crush on him, but he doesn’t feel the same way.
This is his Amazon search history for her Valentine’s card.
This is his Amazon search history for her Valentine’s card.
February 14, 2026 at 3:12 PM
A girl in my 7-year-old nephew’s class has a crush on him, but he doesn’t feel the same way.
This is his Amazon search history for her Valentine’s card.
This is his Amazon search history for her Valentine’s card.
Walking into my salon with a messy bun...
February 14, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Walking into my salon with a messy bun...
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Happy Valentine's Day!
The National Capital Planning Commission has opened the public comment period on the East Wing Modernization Project, including the proposed construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White House complex.
Written comments are due March 4, 2026 at Noon ET.
The National Capital Planning Commission has opened the public comment period on the East Wing Modernization Project, including the proposed construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White House complex.
Written comments are due March 4, 2026 at Noon ET.
Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal | National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) has opened the public comment period on the East Wing Modernization Project, including the proposed construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom additi...
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February 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Happy Valentine's Day!
The National Capital Planning Commission has opened the public comment period on the East Wing Modernization Project, including the proposed construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White House complex.
Written comments are due March 4, 2026 at Noon ET.
The National Capital Planning Commission has opened the public comment period on the East Wing Modernization Project, including the proposed construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White House complex.
Written comments are due March 4, 2026 at Noon ET.