A Jill in Illinois
@jillinois.bsky.social
Born in Melvin. My dad killed Nazis. My birth was announced on Hee-Haw.
she/her
Progressive, Bi, GenX. Middle school science teacher. I look like a meek middle-aged Midwest mom. Chaotic good.
she/her
Progressive, Bi, GenX. Middle school science teacher. I look like a meek middle-aged Midwest mom. Chaotic good.
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(RIDICULOUSLY REGAL-SOUNDING TRUMPET NOISES)
IT'S YOUR 2026 WINTER OLYMPICS PRIMER FROM SPORTS! EXCLAMATION POINT!
A QUICK SUMMARY OF THE IMPORTANT STUFF TO KNOW IN SPORTS YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED IN FOUR YEARS!
🎺 DAAAA-DAAAAAAAAA DA DUM-DUM-DUM etc. etc.
IT'S YOUR 2026 WINTER OLYMPICS PRIMER FROM SPORTS! EXCLAMATION POINT!
A QUICK SUMMARY OF THE IMPORTANT STUFF TO KNOW IN SPORTS YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED IN FOUR YEARS!
🎺 DAAAA-DAAAAAAAAA DA DUM-DUM-DUM etc. etc.
February 3, 2026 at 1:41 PM
(RIDICULOUSLY REGAL-SOUNDING TRUMPET NOISES)
IT'S YOUR 2026 WINTER OLYMPICS PRIMER FROM SPORTS! EXCLAMATION POINT!
A QUICK SUMMARY OF THE IMPORTANT STUFF TO KNOW IN SPORTS YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED IN FOUR YEARS!
🎺 DAAAA-DAAAAAAAAA DA DUM-DUM-DUM etc. etc.
IT'S YOUR 2026 WINTER OLYMPICS PRIMER FROM SPORTS! EXCLAMATION POINT!
A QUICK SUMMARY OF THE IMPORTANT STUFF TO KNOW IN SPORTS YOU HAVEN'T WATCHED IN FOUR YEARS!
🎺 DAAAA-DAAAAAAAAA DA DUM-DUM-DUM etc. etc.
Man I just LOVE teaching the periodic table to my students. The organization and the way it communicates so effectively. #LessonPlanSunday
*happy sigh*
*happy sigh*
February 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Man I just LOVE teaching the periodic table to my students. The organization and the way it communicates so effectively. #LessonPlanSunday
*happy sigh*
*happy sigh*
Two little boys just went charging past my house with plastic sleds. A moment later, mom followed up, towing the big sled behind her.
They're heading to the grade school next door, which has the smallest, gentlest slope imaginable.... but in this town it might as well be K2.
They're heading to the grade school next door, which has the smallest, gentlest slope imaginable.... but in this town it might as well be K2.
January 31, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Two little boys just went charging past my house with plastic sleds. A moment later, mom followed up, towing the big sled behind her.
They're heading to the grade school next door, which has the smallest, gentlest slope imaginable.... but in this town it might as well be K2.
They're heading to the grade school next door, which has the smallest, gentlest slope imaginable.... but in this town it might as well be K2.
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An amazing MN Librarian assembled us a reading list to add to the website so people can do more than donate, they can learn to organize in their communities.
standwithminnesota.com/read
standwithminnesota.com/read
Organizing Reading List — Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
standwithminnesota.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:57 PM
An amazing MN Librarian assembled us a reading list to add to the website so people can do more than donate, they can learn to organize in their communities.
standwithminnesota.com/read
standwithminnesota.com/read
Tuff, right? That’s what it says? Taff isn’t a word, is it?
January 30, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Tuff, right? That’s what it says? Taff isn’t a word, is it?
I can smell the sound I'm looking at.
January 30, 2026 at 1:55 AM
I can smell the sound I'm looking at.
Voit! Both the name of the company that made the ball and the sound the ball made when you kicked it just-so.
January 30, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Voit! Both the name of the company that made the ball and the sound the ball made when you kicked it just-so.
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You got this. Deep breaths, babe.
January 29, 2026 at 10:08 PM
You got this. Deep breaths, babe.
I was going to say Dune, but thought it was just me.
January 28, 2026 at 9:03 PM
I was going to say Dune, but thought it was just me.
Definitely man’s inhumanity to man. Mmhmm
January 28, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Definitely man’s inhumanity to man. Mmhmm
Today in Totally Random Songs the 7th graders want to hear:
Juke Box Hero by Foreigner.
?????????
Juke Box Hero by Foreigner.
?????????
January 27, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Today in Totally Random Songs the 7th graders want to hear:
Juke Box Hero by Foreigner.
?????????
Juke Box Hero by Foreigner.
?????????
Kid hears a few beats of the bass line and yells "IS THIS PSYCHO KILLER?!?"
The kids are alright, I tell you what.
The kids are alright, I tell you what.
January 27, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Kid hears a few beats of the bass line and yells "IS THIS PSYCHO KILLER?!?"
The kids are alright, I tell you what.
The kids are alright, I tell you what.
They’re supposed to be working on climate change posters.
January 27, 2026 at 4:53 PM
They’re supposed to be working on climate change posters.
They are SO fucking weird.
January 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
They are SO fucking weird.
Busted out the 80s playlist for my classes today. I didn't want to go to The Well too soon.
But surely the anxieties of my adolescence will *whisk* me away from the anxieties of adulthood....
But surely the anxieties of my adolescence will *whisk* me away from the anxieties of adulthood....
January 27, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Busted out the 80s playlist for my classes today. I didn't want to go to The Well too soon.
But surely the anxieties of my adolescence will *whisk* me away from the anxieties of adulthood....
But surely the anxieties of my adolescence will *whisk* me away from the anxieties of adulthood....
I'm good, but that's an excellent point. I'm in a good school.
January 27, 2026 at 4:10 PM
I'm good, but that's an excellent point. I'm in a good school.
We watch cnn10 in my Advisory (homeroom). I gave students the option of skipping the piece on Alex Pretti this morning, but they asked to watch and were definitely paying attention.
January 27, 2026 at 3:24 PM
We watch cnn10 in my Advisory (homeroom). I gave students the option of skipping the piece on Alex Pretti this morning, but they asked to watch and were definitely paying attention.
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We’re still snowed in here. County website says the plows will reach our street sometime this afternoon.
You know what that means! It’s time for a #SharksNearMe open call!
Do you have any shark stuff in your house? Clothing? Art? Water bottle or laptop stickers?
Post ‘em here.
You know what that means! It’s time for a #SharksNearMe open call!
Do you have any shark stuff in your house? Clothing? Art? Water bottle or laptop stickers?
Post ‘em here.
January 26, 2026 at 1:15 PM
We’re still snowed in here. County website says the plows will reach our street sometime this afternoon.
You know what that means! It’s time for a #SharksNearMe open call!
Do you have any shark stuff in your house? Clothing? Art? Water bottle or laptop stickers?
Post ‘em here.
You know what that means! It’s time for a #SharksNearMe open call!
Do you have any shark stuff in your house? Clothing? Art? Water bottle or laptop stickers?
Post ‘em here.
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I'm at an 82 day lobbying streak with @resist.bot .
Don't have the emotional energy to call your officials over the weekend?
You can still remind them of their jobs!
Don't have the emotional energy to call your officials over the weekend?
You can still remind them of their jobs!
January 24, 2026 at 3:18 PM
I'm at an 82 day lobbying streak with @resist.bot .
Don't have the emotional energy to call your officials over the weekend?
You can still remind them of their jobs!
Don't have the emotional energy to call your officials over the weekend?
You can still remind them of their jobs!
I mean, who doesn't love a day off?
January 23, 2026 at 9:13 PM
I mean, who doesn't love a day off?
Not sure what's stopping you...
January 23, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Not sure what's stopping you...
Uff-da! Well, I hope you and your students can find joy in you bringing them a little bit of the outside world. Say hi to everyone for me.
January 23, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Uff-da! Well, I hope you and your students can find joy in you bringing them a little bit of the outside world. Say hi to everyone for me.