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.
These? One of the few times the name is purely functional.
November 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM
These? One of the few times the name is purely functional.
Leaf love 🍁🧡
November 8, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Leaf love 🍁🧡
I have now read two popular fiction & one nonfiction books that are horrible. I'm going back to the two I was reading before this. Maybe I should just start looking for the gold seal...
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I have now read two popular fiction & one nonfiction books that are horrible. I'm going back to the two I was reading before this. Maybe I should just start looking for the gold seal...
My mom gave me this to donate to Goodwill. 1977 Star Wars lunchbox thermos. Don't think it's ever been used.
I did not donate it.
I did not donate it.
November 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
My mom gave me this to donate to Goodwill. 1977 Star Wars lunchbox thermos. Don't think it's ever been used.
I did not donate it.
I did not donate it.
We have Pensive Chipmunk here
October 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
We have Pensive Chipmunk here
Yes I would like an extended warranty on Summer.
October 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Yes I would like an extended warranty on Summer.
Autumn in the mountains.
Moons in my coffee.
Moons in my coffee.
October 11, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Autumn in the mountains.
Moons in my coffee.
Moons in my coffee.
Found this news source @groundnews.bsky.social from @underthedesknews.bsky.social .
The Blindspot feature is great for seeing which side of the news is being underreported in blue/red leaning publications.
The Blindspot feature is great for seeing which side of the news is being underreported in blue/red leaning publications.
October 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Found this news source @groundnews.bsky.social from @underthedesknews.bsky.social .
The Blindspot feature is great for seeing which side of the news is being underreported in blue/red leaning publications.
The Blindspot feature is great for seeing which side of the news is being underreported in blue/red leaning publications.
There was a major train/ semi crash in Fairport last night. Major roadway. Major train junction. These are the top 3 "news" articles as of 8:49 am:
Are roads open? Did anyone contact Amtrak or CSX? Will I be able to get to that fall bucket list?!?
I remember when we had a newspaper in the town....
Are roads open? Did anyone contact Amtrak or CSX? Will I be able to get to that fall bucket list?!?
I remember when we had a newspaper in the town....
September 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
There was a major train/ semi crash in Fairport last night. Major roadway. Major train junction. These are the top 3 "news" articles as of 8:49 am:
Are roads open? Did anyone contact Amtrak or CSX? Will I be able to get to that fall bucket list?!?
I remember when we had a newspaper in the town....
Are roads open? Did anyone contact Amtrak or CSX? Will I be able to get to that fall bucket list?!?
I remember when we had a newspaper in the town....
If NPR isn't getting federal funds any li get, why start your hourly news with Jimmy Kimmel & soft-pedal the horrific, embarrassing speech to the UN?
We didn't increase our contribution to public radio to get this pap.
We didn't increase our contribution to public radio to get this pap.
September 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
If NPR isn't getting federal funds any li get, why start your hourly news with Jimmy Kimmel & soft-pedal the horrific, embarrassing speech to the UN?
We didn't increase our contribution to public radio to get this pap.
We didn't increase our contribution to public radio to get this pap.
Waving from Conesus
September 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Waving from Conesus
Today I had one of the best moments as a teacher (ret.)-a former student, who became an English teacher, asked me for a poem that we used to read on September 11. I still miss teaching so much, but knowing that he is reading this with his class somehow makes me feel better.
September 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Today I had one of the best moments as a teacher (ret.)-a former student, who became an English teacher, asked me for a poem that we used to read on September 11. I still miss teaching so much, but knowing that he is reading this with his class somehow makes me feel better.
Slow-speed rail
September 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Slow-speed rail
I remember driving my kiddos to school the 1st year we lived here & What I Got was on the radio.
Post a perfect album form the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Alice In Chains.
Post a perfect album form the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Alice In Chains.
September 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I remember driving my kiddos to school the 1st year we lived here & What I Got was on the radio.
Post a perfect album form the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Alice In Chains.
Post a perfect album form the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Alice In Chains.
Baby's got sauce
September 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Baby's got sauce
Break out your tie-dye.
This was the day the music died 30 years ago.
This was the day the music died 30 years ago.
August 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Break out your tie-dye.
This was the day the music died 30 years ago.
This was the day the music died 30 years ago.
Three years ago, Mom rang the bell at Wilmot Cancer Center. Three-time cancer survivor. Still here, still feisty at 91.
August 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Three years ago, Mom rang the bell at Wilmot Cancer Center. Three-time cancer survivor. Still here, still feisty at 91.
I was way more invested in this than I should have been. #LimaCrossradsDays2025
August 7, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I was way more invested in this than I should have been. #LimaCrossradsDays2025
Funny, 51 years ago politicians still felt they had an obligation to what was best for the integrity of the nation.
August 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Funny, 51 years ago politicians still felt they had an obligation to what was best for the integrity of the nation.
RIP Ryne Sandberg (2B). Those 1990's Chicago Cubbies were heartbreakers: Ryno, Mark Grace, Sammy Sosa, and "Wild thing" Mitch Williams. I hope you get a heavenly pennant 💙🧢 ⚾️
July 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
RIP Ryne Sandberg (2B). Those 1990's Chicago Cubbies were heartbreakers: Ryno, Mark Grace, Sammy Sosa, and "Wild thing" Mitch Williams. I hope you get a heavenly pennant 💙🧢 ⚾️
On the one hand, just when you're starting to get past it, an envelope is thrust in your hands & you have to order your dad's Korean War Veteran tombstone.
On the other hand, another envelope is thrust in your hands & you have your Irish grandparents' birth certificates from 1896 & 1901
On the other hand, another envelope is thrust in your hands & you have your Irish grandparents' birth certificates from 1896 & 1901
July 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
On the one hand, just when you're starting to get past it, an envelope is thrust in your hands & you have to order your dad's Korean War Veteran tombstone.
On the other hand, another envelope is thrust in your hands & you have your Irish grandparents' birth certificates from 1896 & 1901
On the other hand, another envelope is thrust in your hands & you have your Irish grandparents' birth certificates from 1896 & 1901
When a tiny human addresses the birthday card. 🚙🛻🚛
July 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
When a tiny human addresses the birthday card. 🚙🛻🚛