Melissa Carleton
@melissacarleton.bsky.social
Lawyer for institutions of higher education. Special interest in Title IX and FERPA. Genealogist, Queen fan. Likely to break into song at any moment. She/her. Opinions mine.
We may be the 14th largest city in the country, but we will always be a cowtown at heart.
I-270 South in Hilliard reopens after loose cow on the freeway is captured | 10tv.com share.google/j39QbmbqVSwx...
I-270 South in Hilliard reopens after loose cow on the freeway is captured | 10tv.com share.google/j39QbmbqVSwx...
I-270 South in Hilliard reopens after loose cow on the freeway is captured
It's unclear how the cow became loose on the freeway.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We may be the 14th largest city in the country, but we will always be a cowtown at heart.
I-270 South in Hilliard reopens after loose cow on the freeway is captured | 10tv.com share.google/j39QbmbqVSwx...
I-270 South in Hilliard reopens after loose cow on the freeway is captured | 10tv.com share.google/j39QbmbqVSwx...
Last night in my dream, I spent hours packing and repacking luggage.
This is night four without alcohol. Still waiting for this magical world of better sleep.
This is night four without alcohol. Still waiting for this magical world of better sleep.
November 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Last night in my dream, I spent hours packing and repacking luggage.
This is night four without alcohol. Still waiting for this magical world of better sleep.
This is night four without alcohol. Still waiting for this magical world of better sleep.
I gave up alcohol a few days ago on the promise of getting better sleep.
I am now cranky and still not sleeping.
This may or may not be related to the fact that I am reading Parable of the Sower right before bed. (It's my first time - no spoilers!)
I am now cranky and still not sleeping.
This may or may not be related to the fact that I am reading Parable of the Sower right before bed. (It's my first time - no spoilers!)
November 17, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I gave up alcohol a few days ago on the promise of getting better sleep.
I am now cranky and still not sleeping.
This may or may not be related to the fact that I am reading Parable of the Sower right before bed. (It's my first time - no spoilers!)
I am now cranky and still not sleeping.
This may or may not be related to the fact that I am reading Parable of the Sower right before bed. (It's my first time - no spoilers!)
Just cut off nearly all of my hair. So freeing.
November 12, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Just cut off nearly all of my hair. So freeing.
Reposted by Melissa Carleton
The Senate has approved a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown. A House vote is expected on Wednesday.
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The Senate has approved a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown. A House vote is expected on Wednesday.
I have a Great Pyranees rescue puppy. She has never seen snow before.
I just have to accept that I have an outside dog now.
I just have to accept that I have an outside dog now.
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I have a Great Pyranees rescue puppy. She has never seen snow before.
I just have to accept that I have an outside dog now.
I just have to accept that I have an outside dog now.
My airline suggested I change flights due to the chaos. I elected to drive home instead. Road trip tomorrow!!
November 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM
My airline suggested I change flights due to the chaos. I elected to drive home instead. Road trip tomorrow!!
Adventures in Kansas City
November 9, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Adventures in Kansas City
Reposted by Melissa Carleton
BREAKING: A federal appeals court on Thursday issued a decision referring to “biological pronouns” and holding that an Ohio school district's policy barring students from misgendering transgender students — by using such “biological pronouns” — likely violates the First Amendment.
Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner)
BREAKING: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, in a 10-7 en banc decision, held Thursday that an Ohio school district's anti-bullying policy that requires students to use children's prefer...
substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:28 AM
BREAKING: A federal appeals court on Thursday issued a decision referring to “biological pronouns” and holding that an Ohio school district's policy barring students from misgendering transgender students — by using such “biological pronouns” — likely violates the First Amendment.
At my hotel in Kansas City, I am within walking distance of at least two art museums with free admission.
This is almost as good as a beach resort.
This is almost as good as a beach resort.
November 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
At my hotel in Kansas City, I am within walking distance of at least two art museums with free admission.
This is almost as good as a beach resort.
This is almost as good as a beach resort.
I left my kindle in the blasted airplane pocket again. Sigh.
November 5, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I left my kindle in the blasted airplane pocket again. Sigh.
I voted here in Ohio! Just local races but I need that sticker, you know?
November 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I voted here in Ohio! Just local races but I need that sticker, you know?
This week, I will be in Kansas City for the Education Law Association. Look me up if you are around and want to talk about geeky law things!
November 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This week, I will be in Kansas City for the Education Law Association. Look me up if you are around and want to talk about geeky law things!
Last Crusade. Classic.
a man with a chain around his neck and the words he chose poorly behind him
Alt: He Chose Poorly
media.tenor.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Last Crusade. Classic.
Halloween is not my holiday. But it is the last thing standing between me and Christmas music.
the two different types of people on the first day of november are a skeleton and a monster
Alt: There are two different types of people on November 1st: those who are counting down to Halloween for next year, and those who are already admiring the Christmas lights.
media.tenor.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Halloween is not my holiday. But it is the last thing standing between me and Christmas music.
Today is a writing day. Unfortunately, today is also a chores day. And a rest day.
Basically no matter what I do, I will be unhappy with what I have accomplished.
Basically no matter what I do, I will be unhappy with what I have accomplished.
October 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Today is a writing day. Unfortunately, today is also a chores day. And a rest day.
Basically no matter what I do, I will be unhappy with what I have accomplished.
Basically no matter what I do, I will be unhappy with what I have accomplished.
I sang today in front of people all by myself. Gold star please.
October 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
I sang today in front of people all by myself. Gold star please.
Reposted by Melissa Carleton
October 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I am trying to pack up my house before the flooring people come this week. What songs should I add to my playlist that will inspire me to overcome obstacles and kick butt? Lol
October 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I am trying to pack up my house before the flooring people come this week. What songs should I add to my playlist that will inspire me to overcome obstacles and kick butt? Lol
Brown Butter Almond Brittle ice cream from Jeni's is aMAZing
October 1, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Brown Butter Almond Brittle ice cream from Jeni's is aMAZing
Timeline cleanse
September 27, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Timeline cleanse
Reposted by Melissa Carleton
Dear news outlets: Link to the actual things you're writing about. A lawsuit? Link to it. A previous court ruling? Link to it. A bill? Yup, link.
So often we instead get a link to that outlet's past coverage, only to learn the original story also didn't link to the source.
This is bad. Stop it.
So often we instead get a link to that outlet's past coverage, only to learn the original story also didn't link to the source.
This is bad. Stop it.
September 27, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Dear news outlets: Link to the actual things you're writing about. A lawsuit? Link to it. A previous court ruling? Link to it. A bill? Yup, link.
So often we instead get a link to that outlet's past coverage, only to learn the original story also didn't link to the source.
This is bad. Stop it.
So often we instead get a link to that outlet's past coverage, only to learn the original story also didn't link to the source.
This is bad. Stop it.
Remember when we all would say, "2020 was such a terrible year"?
Wasn't that quaint?
Wasn't that quaint?
September 27, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Remember when we all would say, "2020 was such a terrible year"?
Wasn't that quaint?
Wasn't that quaint?