I just want to live in a world where THESE are the big headlines we're all talking about. Is that too much to ask? 😅

history teacher in 50 years: So in September, that’s when the president signed an executive order criminalizing anti-fascism and saying all resistance would be crushed

student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism

teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.

Thank you #PBS show Jelly, Ben & Pogo for inspiring our 3yo to make the Filipino dessert halo-halo! We took him to an Asian grocery, let him pick out ingredients, and make it just like in the show. Such a fun and delicious way to engage with a different culture. We all learned & tried something new

Can schools be used to defend support for democracy at a time of rising authoritarianism? (Hint: Not by subjecting students to traditional civics classes!) In the latest episode of Kohn's Zone, released today, I talk with an expert on this very topic, Joel Westheimer: www.alfiekohn.org/podcasts/

Rescued an earwig that ended up in my toddler's bath tonight. My son, who may be the only human ever to have fallen in love with these creatures the moment he saw them, exclaimed "it's SO CUTE! It's GORGEOUS! It's the most adDORable bug EVER!" I don't see it, but I'm glad he does.

Join us in celebrating Arachtober by sharing your #spider and other #arachnid photos all month. #Arachtober has spread around the web. We’ve created a basic site at Arachtober.com to explain what this is all about. Banner by @ashleymbradford.bsky.social, inspired by my recent linocut artwork.

Got to see this gorgeous Pink Zebra Beauty tarantula at @oregonzoo.bsky.social. Their insect zoo is a favorite spot for our toddler, and usually the tarantulas are snuggled up somewhere hard to see, so this one being out and about was a rare treat!

#InverteFest #spiderfriend

If you can't keep up with weeding, take pretty pictures of weeds?

#bloomscrolling

Golden hour #bloomscrolling

Our favorite local coffee shop gives our toddler a cup of whipped cream with sprinkles whenever we go. Now as soon as he sees us pulling up, he starts chanting "sprinkle cream!"

Did I learn about this option only after asking for a pup cup without the dog bone? Maybe. 🤣 We were dog parents first.

Morning flyover