Kyla Daniel Hart
@ky2dee2.bsky.social
She/her
Teacher
Totally normal level of interest in Tolkien.
Find me in the cemetery!
Teacher
Totally normal level of interest in Tolkien.
Find me in the cemetery!
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On 20 September 1982: fun children's story Mr. Bliss was published posthumously. An illustrated story by J.R.R. #Tolkien, it tells of Mr. Bliss's (mis)adventures in his new yellow car, and we meet the Girabbit, Mr Day and Mrs Knight, three bears, and even "Gaffer Gamgee"! #BookSky
September 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Oh this just made me so happy. One of 2026’s goals is Oxonmoot in person.
30 reasons to come to Oxonmoot 2025
Reason no. 27: Enyalië. This moving ceremony - meaning "remembrance" in Quenya - is the final event of Oxonmoot. At #Tolkien's grave, we share a reading from Tolkien's works and a rendition of Namárië.
This is livestreamed and you can join us at oxonmoot.org
Reason no. 27: Enyalië. This moving ceremony - meaning "remembrance" in Quenya - is the final event of Oxonmoot. At #Tolkien's grave, we share a reading from Tolkien's works and a rendition of Namárië.
This is livestreamed and you can join us at oxonmoot.org
September 2, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Oh this just made me so happy. One of 2026’s goals is Oxonmoot in person.
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☢️♻️🧼Toxie is back!
A remake of “The Toxic Avenger” is in theaters now, blending comic absurdity with a message about environmental justice.
A remake of “The Toxic Avenger” is in theaters now, blending comic absurdity with a message about environmental justice.
Why ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Has Kept Our Attention For Over 40 Years
The superhero satire that’s “the lowest brow you can go” has a secret identity—a message about environmental justice.
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September 1, 2025 at 11:48 PM
☢️♻️🧼Toxie is back!
A remake of “The Toxic Avenger” is in theaters now, blending comic absurdity with a message about environmental justice.
A remake of “The Toxic Avenger” is in theaters now, blending comic absurdity with a message about environmental justice.
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I love the smell of consequences in the morning. Thank you, @dragoncon.org
September 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
More of this
Mom guilt and the usual weekend migraine are duking it out for dominance today. Taking it as a sign to finally share something I wrote earlier this month.
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August 31, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Mom guilt and the usual weekend migraine are duking it out for dominance today. Taking it as a sign to finally share something I wrote earlier this month.
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I was given an earthworm to befriend today and then it was IMMEDIATELY taken from me to be used as fish bait, but it feels good to finally be Project Wild certified, I guess.
Also pour one out for Melvin, please. He was a good boy.
Also pour one out for Melvin, please. He was a good boy.
August 27, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I was given an earthworm to befriend today and then it was IMMEDIATELY taken from me to be used as fish bait, but it feels good to finally be Project Wild certified, I guess.
Also pour one out for Melvin, please. He was a good boy.
Also pour one out for Melvin, please. He was a good boy.
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Now free-to-read, my first publication in @heartlines-spec.com, “And I Will Read to You About Butterflies.”
www.heartlines-spec.com/and-i-will-r...
www.heartlines-spec.com/and-i-will-r...
And I Will Read to You About Butterflies
And I Will Read to You About Butterflies by P.A. Cornell
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August 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Now free-to-read, my first publication in @heartlines-spec.com, “And I Will Read to You About Butterflies.”
www.heartlines-spec.com/and-i-will-r...
www.heartlines-spec.com/and-i-will-r...
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New video dropping tomorrow — my new pocket guide to Middle-earth, now in audio/video format! Goes live at 2pm EST.
Tea with Tolkien's Pocket Guide to Middle-earth | Compact Introduction to Tolkien's Legendarium
youtu.be/fkW1e4LoqZA
Tea with Tolkien's Pocket Guide to Middle-earth | Compact Introduction to Tolkien's Legendarium
youtu.be/fkW1e4LoqZA
Tea with Tolkien's Pocket Guide to Middle-earth | Compact Introduction to Tolkien's Legendarium
YouTube video by Tea with Tolkien
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August 20, 2025 at 6:37 PM
New video dropping tomorrow — my new pocket guide to Middle-earth, now in audio/video format! Goes live at 2pm EST.
Tea with Tolkien's Pocket Guide to Middle-earth | Compact Introduction to Tolkien's Legendarium
youtu.be/fkW1e4LoqZA
Tea with Tolkien's Pocket Guide to Middle-earth | Compact Introduction to Tolkien's Legendarium
youtu.be/fkW1e4LoqZA
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Watching this video 10 times has significantly improved my mood.
August 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Watching this video 10 times has significantly improved my mood.
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What happens when a neurologist gets a cochlear implant and then starts hearing a choir singing “The Star Spangled Banner” on repeat?
A Neurologist Investigates His Own Musical Hallucinations
Neurologist Bruce Dobkin started hearing a phantom choir singing on a loop after he received a cochlear implant. He’s not the only one.
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August 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
What happens when a neurologist gets a cochlear implant and then starts hearing a choir singing “The Star Spangled Banner” on repeat?
Nothing like going to a show to remind you of the healing and unifying power of music.
August 17, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Nothing like going to a show to remind you of the healing and unifying power of music.
Favorite insults from my students (ages 3-6):
-“Kyla, do you need my dad to buy you more clothes? You wear that dress all the time.”
-“Kyla, you’re the boringest teacher.”
-“You’re so squishy.”
-“I wish I could scoop out your brain [to learn your secrets].”
-“You’re going to die one day, you know.”
-“Kyla, do you need my dad to buy you more clothes? You wear that dress all the time.”
-“Kyla, you’re the boringest teacher.”
-“You’re so squishy.”
-“I wish I could scoop out your brain [to learn your secrets].”
-“You’re going to die one day, you know.”
August 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Favorite insults from my students (ages 3-6):
-“Kyla, do you need my dad to buy you more clothes? You wear that dress all the time.”
-“Kyla, you’re the boringest teacher.”
-“You’re so squishy.”
-“I wish I could scoop out your brain [to learn your secrets].”
-“You’re going to die one day, you know.”
-“Kyla, do you need my dad to buy you more clothes? You wear that dress all the time.”
-“Kyla, you’re the boringest teacher.”
-“You’re so squishy.”
-“I wish I could scoop out your brain [to learn your secrets].”
-“You’re going to die one day, you know.”
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On 16 August 1984: The Book of Lost Tales Part Two is published. The second in The History of Middle-earth series edited by Christopher #Tolkien, it contains some of the beginnings of Tolkien's legendarium and the stories that would later lead to The Silmarillion. #BookSky
August 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Adding to the bucket list. What a beautiful tribute.
NEW: Tolkien statues in East Yorkshire
Created with the support of local #Tolkien fans, the statues were unveiled this summer. They highlight J.R.R. Tolkien's links to the area, most notably the inspiration for part of the tale of Beren and Lúthien. #BookSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4qI...
Created with the support of local #Tolkien fans, the statues were unveiled this summer. They highlight J.R.R. Tolkien's links to the area, most notably the inspiration for part of the tale of Beren and Lúthien. #BookSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4qI...
Walking in Tolkien’s footsteps: East Yorkshire’s latest tribute.
YouTube video by Visit East Yorkshire
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August 14, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Adding to the bucket list. What a beautiful tribute.
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Today’s piece for #TolkienTuesday #TolkienTrewsday examines Tolkien’s Silmarillion “beasts”, dinosaurs, and representations of the prehistoric past in Middle-earth. With thanks to @tattersdill.bsky.social for our recent conversation! 🦕
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@tolkiensociety.org
August 12, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Today’s piece for #TolkienTuesday #TolkienTrewsday examines Tolkien’s Silmarillion “beasts”, dinosaurs, and representations of the prehistoric past in Middle-earth. With thanks to @tattersdill.bsky.social for our recent conversation! 🦕
dimitrafimi.substack.com/p/tolkien-tu...
@tolkiensociety.org
dimitrafimi.substack.com/p/tolkien-tu...
@tolkiensociety.org
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Stephen Miller, PhD, professor of biochemistry & molecular biotechnology at UMass Chan Medical School, uses optical imaging to study live cells and organisms. Dr. Miller spoke to Science Friday about fireflies & how bioluminescence can be used for medical research: direc.to/ny9R @scifri.bsky.social
Decoding Fireflies’ Smelly Signals And Blinking Butts
Fireflies' unique body chemistry has led to advances in medical imaging. And scientists are now learning how they communicate using smell.
direc.to
August 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Stephen Miller, PhD, professor of biochemistry & molecular biotechnology at UMass Chan Medical School, uses optical imaging to study live cells and organisms. Dr. Miller spoke to Science Friday about fireflies & how bioluminescence can be used for medical research: direc.to/ny9R @scifri.bsky.social
The constant struggle between my personal research and my homework is getting to me today. Can anyone else relate?
August 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The constant struggle between my personal research and my homework is getting to me today. Can anyone else relate?
On mornings like this, I hold on to two things:
1. My coffee (for dear life)
2. The knowledge that Spirit Halloween is opening this weekend.
1. My coffee (for dear life)
2. The knowledge that Spirit Halloween is opening this weekend.
August 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
On mornings like this, I hold on to two things:
1. My coffee (for dear life)
2. The knowledge that Spirit Halloween is opening this weekend.
1. My coffee (for dear life)
2. The knowledge that Spirit Halloween is opening this weekend.
Student: Why can’t a nose be 12 inches long?
Me, taking sip of coffee: Why?
Student: Because then it would be a foot.
Coffee goes up my nose.
Me, taking sip of coffee: Why?
Student: Because then it would be a foot.
Coffee goes up my nose.
August 6, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Student: Why can’t a nose be 12 inches long?
Me, taking sip of coffee: Why?
Student: Because then it would be a foot.
Coffee goes up my nose.
Me, taking sip of coffee: Why?
Student: Because then it would be a foot.
Coffee goes up my nose.