Two days back at work and this is how I’m coping 😴

When you have to deal with two egregious contract violations before the school year even starts, you start a countdown of paper chain before the first day. 1 down, 182 to go. (And before anyone gets on my case about the impact on kids, this is in my home, not my classroom)

Went to Powell’s to try to get a physical copy of On Tyranny (when @neapresident.bsky.social gives directions at #NEARA, I listen). They’re sold out! I was able to order it, and ship a whole bunch of other books home, including this beautiful picture book.

Fort Lauderdale is a vibe… not the vibe I expected but a vibe nonetheless

Having coffee with budget spreadsheets

What it’s all about 🥹

Currently reading Age of Revolutions

Watson picked me… and proceeded to take the middle of the bed 🤣

🧵 Liz Valerio is the attorney for Marblehead Public Schools, and her firm also represented Brookline, Andover, Newton, and Beverly during their strikes. She was a panelist November 7 at the MASS/MASC conference on "tips to help to avoid trouble" in collective bargaining.

Ready to rally with striking educators!

If you’re in Massachusetts, come support striking educators tomorrow!

Les Mis to cap off summer break

Rain showers, but a rainbow over the shed

Savoring every last minute of summer