EnglishElective (Ret.)
@englishelective.bsky.social
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.
Since May 2020 Saturday from noon till 1 PM, a small contingent has lined the sidewalks in front of our smalltown post office. Rain,heat, wind & bitter cold, they hold up signs that say All Lives Matter. Today I can tell they are there because of all of the honking horns in support.
January 31, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Since May 2020 Saturday from noon till 1 PM, a small contingent has lined the sidewalks in front of our smalltown post office. Rain,heat, wind & bitter cold, they hold up signs that say All Lives Matter. Today I can tell they are there because of all of the honking horns in support.
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My brain all day 🥹
"God loves a Catherine
Yes he does
God loves a Catherine
That's because
Strong funny bright and true
She gave her joy to you
God didn't miss a stitch
Be it Mo or be it witch
When he made movies way more fun
With her wit sweet as saccharin
Yes God loves a Catherine!" 🎶
"God loves a Catherine
Yes he does
God loves a Catherine
That's because
Strong funny bright and true
She gave her joy to you
God didn't miss a stitch
Be it Mo or be it witch
When he made movies way more fun
With her wit sweet as saccharin
Yes God loves a Catherine!" 🎶
January 31, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Tell me five classes you took in college:
Shakespeare
Survey of American Literature
Creative Writing
Drawing
Statistics
Shakespeare
Survey of American Literature
Creative Writing
Drawing
Statistics
Tell me five classes you took in college:
The Plays of Ibsen
Seminar in African Studies
History of Photography
Beginning Verse Writing
Human Genetics
The Plays of Ibsen
Seminar in African Studies
History of Photography
Beginning Verse Writing
Human Genetics
tell me five classes you took in college:
The Weimar Republic
Japanese Linguistics
French Phonetics
Advanced Printmaking
Introduction to Geology
The Weimar Republic
Japanese Linguistics
French Phonetics
Advanced Printmaking
Introduction to Geology
January 31, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Tell me five classes you took in college:
Shakespeare
Survey of American Literature
Creative Writing
Drawing
Statistics
Shakespeare
Survey of American Literature
Creative Writing
Drawing
Statistics
Just as NYS DMV employees are spending today in training and offices are closed, so most people who drive autos learn about bike lanes in their villages
The Village of Pittsford is leaning towards prohibiting bicycle riding on sidewalks. If this passes, they'd be the 3rd village in Monroe County to prohibit it, joining Brockport & Scottsville. www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/l...
Pittsford proposes strict sidewalk rules for bicycles, scooters
Pittsford is proposing expanded rules for bicycles, e‑bikes and scooters on sidewalks, including new bans in its downtown districts.
www.democratandchronicle.com
January 30, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Just as NYS DMV employees are spending today in training and offices are closed, so most people who drive autos learn about bike lanes in their villages
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So you can arrest a journalist covering ICE but you can’t arrest the murderers in ICE?
January 30, 2026 at 1:57 PM
So you can arrest a journalist covering ICE but you can’t arrest the murderers in ICE?
Old: I keep my FB because family/ old friends/ groups
New: Maybe I should get off my ass & go meet up actual people.
New: Maybe I should get off my ass & go meet up actual people.
January 30, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Old: I keep my FB because family/ old friends/ groups
New: Maybe I should get off my ass & go meet up actual people.
New: Maybe I should get off my ass & go meet up actual people.
@themountaingoats.bsky.social replying to @jamellebouie.net about Anita Baker is why I keep my account here.
pls pardon this but it’s not every day I get an opportunity to say that Anita Baker’s post 80s albums are hugely slept on esp “my everything” but also “compositions” and the 2005 single “serious” & the 2012 single “lately” should have been hits but the world is shameful and unworthy
January 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
@themountaingoats.bsky.social replying to @jamellebouie.net about Anita Baker is why I keep my account here.
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There are 3,800 kids in ICE custody.
January 30, 2026 at 3:44 AM
There are 3,800 kids in ICE custody.
List of ppl currently muted:
All of CBS & CBSFOX
POTUS et al
Brandon Beane
Terry Pegula
Anyone from 🧊
Chuck Schumer / Gillibrand
Joe Morelle
The guys who used to work for Social Security & now they'll help you
Any law firm with a jingle
All of CBS & CBSFOX
POTUS et al
Brandon Beane
Terry Pegula
Anyone from 🧊
Chuck Schumer / Gillibrand
Joe Morelle
The guys who used to work for Social Security & now they'll help you
Any law firm with a jingle
January 29, 2026 at 11:46 PM
List of ppl currently muted:
All of CBS & CBSFOX
POTUS et al
Brandon Beane
Terry Pegula
Anyone from 🧊
Chuck Schumer / Gillibrand
Joe Morelle
The guys who used to work for Social Security & now they'll help you
Any law firm with a jingle
All of CBS & CBSFOX
POTUS et al
Brandon Beane
Terry Pegula
Anyone from 🧊
Chuck Schumer / Gillibrand
Joe Morelle
The guys who used to work for Social Security & now they'll help you
Any law firm with a jingle
Got my FLT Magazine today and Congrats to #TrailsRoc for the award!
January 29, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Got my FLT Magazine today and Congrats to #TrailsRoc for the award!
Took mom to her oncology appt.
Without immunotherapy: 12 months
With immunotherapy: 24-36 months.
Without immunotherapy: 12 months
With immunotherapy: 24-36 months.
January 29, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Took mom to her oncology appt.
Without immunotherapy: 12 months
With immunotherapy: 24-36 months.
Without immunotherapy: 12 months
With immunotherapy: 24-36 months.
Yourself, but as a cartoon
January 28, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Yourself, but as a cartoon
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We're having a Kent State every week.
January 25, 2026 at 4:04 AM
We're having a Kent State every week.
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Whistleblowers just shared a memo showing DHS instructing ICE to force their way into peoples' houses without a proper warrant. Why is this not on all the networks right now? This is a criminal conspiracy to violate rights under color of law.
January 22, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Whistleblowers just shared a memo showing DHS instructing ICE to force their way into peoples' houses without a proper warrant. Why is this not on all the networks right now? This is a criminal conspiracy to violate rights under color of law.
This is what happens when you let AI write your post
an admiral job
January 19, 2026 at 4:54 PM
This is what happens when you let AI write your post
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There is an area in the ICE detention center in Minneapolis designated specifically for American citizens. Contemplate that for a minute.
January 18, 2026 at 6:51 PM
There is an area in the ICE detention center in Minneapolis designated specifically for American citizens. Contemplate that for a minute.
Yesterday, we stood receiving mourners for 4 hours, into the snowy evening.There were around 250-300 people, some still with their school district or BOCES lanyards on. Teachers, admins,superintendents, staff; volunteers, neighbors, friends- we listened to their grief & thanked them for coming.
January 18, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Yesterday, we stood receiving mourners for 4 hours, into the snowy evening.There were around 250-300 people, some still with their school district or BOCES lanyards on. Teachers, admins,superintendents, staff; volunteers, neighbors, friends- we listened to their grief & thanked them for coming.
When they kicked the tying field goal I had legit flashbacks to 1991, house full of people watching the Super Bowl & Wide Right. 💔💙🦬
January 18, 2026 at 1:22 AM
When they kicked the tying field goal I had legit flashbacks to 1991, house full of people watching the Super Bowl & Wide Right. 💔💙🦬
Football is over now. 💔💙🦬😢
January 18, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Football is over now. 💔💙🦬😢
"For I have time for nothing
But the endeavor to balance myself
Upon a broken world"
-September 1918
Amy Lowell
But the endeavor to balance myself
Upon a broken world"
-September 1918
Amy Lowell
January 15, 2026 at 8:44 PM
"For I have time for nothing
But the endeavor to balance myself
Upon a broken world"
-September 1918
Amy Lowell
But the endeavor to balance myself
Upon a broken world"
-September 1918
Amy Lowell
This entire thread.
Near Lyndale and 24th Ave in Minneapolis tonight, feds have reportedly shot another person.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
Preliminary info is shaky for now, hearing two people injured.
BORTAC just rolled up in an armored vehicle. A crowd is gathering outside the police tape—MPD presence as well.
January 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM
This entire thread.
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If your grant on substance use or mental health was just canceled, please get in touch!
Signal: melodyschreiber.06
Email: melody.schreiber@theguardian.com
Signal: melodyschreiber.06
Email: melody.schreiber@theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:09 PM
If your grant on substance use or mental health was just canceled, please get in touch!
Signal: melodyschreiber.06
Email: melody.schreiber@theguardian.com
Signal: melodyschreiber.06
Email: melody.schreiber@theguardian.com
Current temp in Anchorage: 8°
Candlelight service in memory of Renee Nicole Good in Anchorage tonight.
January 12, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Current temp in Anchorage: 8°
Been scrolling for five minutes and since it's a Sunday I'm going to take a break because no day should have this many F Us in it.
January 11, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Been scrolling for five minutes and since it's a Sunday I'm going to take a break because no day should have this many F Us in it.