SLM
@samligmac.bsky.social
Educator, UU, Leave a place better than you found it
These peak autumn days help give me moments of peace amidst the madness.
October 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
These peak autumn days help give me moments of peace amidst the madness.
Newtown, CT had a great turnout!
October 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Newtown, CT had a great turnout!
Newtown showed up for this round of No Kings!
October 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Newtown showed up for this round of No Kings!
Koala and Charlie approve.
October 12, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Koala and Charlie approve.
I have reached the age when I have a smart bird feeder and am slowly becoming obsessed with the little friends who come to visit. This is Dennis.
October 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I have reached the age when I have a smart bird feeder and am slowly becoming obsessed with the little friends who come to visit. This is Dennis.
Two cats intently watching two bunnies enjoying our backyard. I keep repeating, “Bunnies are friends, not food.”
July 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Two cats intently watching two bunnies enjoying our backyard. I keep repeating, “Bunnies are friends, not food.”
A gorgeous sunrise on the first full day of summer, from the highest hill in town. That early morning light brings me joy.
June 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
A gorgeous sunrise on the first full day of summer, from the highest hill in town. That early morning light brings me joy.
I’ve never had a chance to hike in three states in one day before—and the weather made it perfect!
May 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I’ve never had a chance to hike in three states in one day before—and the weather made it perfect!
Gorgeous warm May day to prep for a student walking tour in NYC later this month!
May 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Gorgeous warm May day to prep for a student walking tour in NYC later this month!
Newtown, CT had great energy this evening!
April 20, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Newtown, CT had great energy this evening!
Newtown, CT—around 200 folks, lots of great energy!
April 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Newtown, CT—around 200 folks, lots of great energy!
Well over 500 folks at today’s Hands Off in Newtown, CT! Lots of good energy—in spite of chilly, wet weather.
April 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Well over 500 folks at today’s Hands Off in Newtown, CT! Lots of good energy—in spite of chilly, wet weather.
Key to my brand-new car disappeared overnight—finally found it in a corner of the kitchen, pushed under a bag of cat litter. I think I found my culprits.
March 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Key to my brand-new car disappeared overnight—finally found it in a corner of the kitchen, pushed under a bag of cat litter. I think I found my culprits.
Charlie Cat keeps an eye on us when we’re out shoveling snow.
March 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Charlie Cat keeps an eye on us when we’re out shoveling snow.
Timeline cleanse: volume up for a peaceful Charlie Cat purring as he falls asleep.
February 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Timeline cleanse: volume up for a peaceful Charlie Cat purring as he falls asleep.
Helping a student today make a historical connection for a project—went to the NPS page for details. When I tried to click on the “From McKinley to Denali” link, it only gave an error message. *sigh*
January 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Helping a student today make a historical connection for a project—went to the NPS page for details. When I tried to click on the “From McKinley to Denali” link, it only gave an error message. *sigh*
Charlie says, “Don’t grade things. Scratch me instead.”
January 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Charlie says, “Don’t grade things. Scratch me instead.”
Inspo for when I get through my current round of grading. I aspire to being as carefree as my cattens.
January 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Inspo for when I get through my current round of grading. I aspire to being as carefree as my cattens.
I can’t control some of the things happening today, but I can shovel the snow from the driveway.
January 20, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I can’t control some of the things happening today, but I can shovel the snow from the driveway.
Sometimes you sleep with the toys on top of you… or underneath you… or both.
January 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Sometimes you sleep with the toys on top of you… or underneath you… or both.
I love that they sometimes sleep with their toys.
January 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I love that they sometimes sleep with their toys.
You can take the history teacher out of school for the holidays… but she’ll still do a history-themed puzzle.
December 29, 2024 at 10:55 PM
You can take the history teacher out of school for the holidays… but she’ll still do a history-themed puzzle.
I may or may not have purchased a cat cave for the kittens for Christmas. 🎄 I may or may not have given it to them last week because I couldn’t wait. 🎁 (I love when the single paw comes up to reignite the fight.)
December 25, 2024 at 1:47 AM
I may or may not have purchased a cat cave for the kittens for Christmas. 🎄 I may or may not have given it to them last week because I couldn’t wait. 🎁 (I love when the single paw comes up to reignite the fight.)
Wishing everyone love and light on this Winter Solstice day!
December 21, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Wishing everyone love and light on this Winter Solstice day!