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Stephen Cummings
@spcummings.bsky.social
Speaking only for me...

A Social Work Generalist's Notebook
https://stephencummings.substack.com/

The Tech & Kindness Podcast
https://technologykindness.substack.com/

Discogs
https://www.discogs.com/user/stephen-cummings/collection
@cswe.bsky.social #CSWE25

The Online Leadership Group will meetup on Saturday morning, 10:00 am at the 16th Street Commons (at the conference hotel). If you've been a part of the monthly virtual meetups, or would like to connect with online program leaders, let's connect! PM me for details.
October 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The latest Tech & Kindness Podcast is up, where @theginagi.bsky.social and I talk about vacations, library apps, and ducking out on the massive Amazon spy project. Find us wherever podcasts are streamed technologykindness.substack.com/p/episode-4-...
April 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
April 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I wrote about harnessing media, and how I do need to mute or even delete friends for my own self-care goals. stephencummings.substack.com/p/friends-le...
April 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I am at a local coffee shop as part of a weekly writing group.
February 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Annual review committee: what inspires you to continue distance education?

Me: Easy. I just reflect on how Superman’s father taught him everything about planet Earth using magic crystals despite never visiting Earth and dying 22 years prior

Review committee:

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December 22, 2024 at 3:42 AM
My job: you need to be in your office more often so students can find you

The office:
December 5, 2024 at 3:02 PM
I used to go to coffee shops to grade. Now I just sit in the kitchen during fall break working, pretending I’m out.
November 26, 2024 at 5:55 PM
I’m working on social work program stuff at home this evening and I just want to share that the mono, British version of Hard Days Night is the best Beatles album and it’s not even close
November 20, 2024 at 2:36 AM
I was honored that @newsocialworker.bsky.social invited me to contribute!
November 18, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Sunday morning stroll to the park with Ridley. It’s still the right kind of fall weather. At least, for us.
November 17, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Saw this ready-to-go med kit bag at my institution’s book store. I really could have used this in my dorm back in 1990
November 17, 2024 at 12:43 AM
I’ve been using my moka pot for espresso each morning for the last month. I can’t believe it took me this long
November 16, 2024 at 1:30 AM
I traveled to Des Moines to teach my last class of the fall semester. The sky is completely overcast and the leaves are mostly on the ground. So, beautiful.
November 14, 2024 at 6:28 PM
I went to the eye clinic today for a follow up on a routine thing. I have 300 dollars due for the visit with insurance. I still need to spend 600 before I hit my cap. And I have “good” insurance. I’m probably going to share more as my appointments move into the new year.
November 13, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Every one of my annual physical exams comes complete with a gentle reminder that my diet sucks. I’m going all in on smoothies because shrug why not
September 25, 2023 at 4:06 PM
There’s a festival blocking parking over here on my first day of class. On the plus side, there’s a public water station.
August 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Back in town and my dog is … fine about it
August 23, 2023 at 1:39 AM
Hurricane Hilary forced us to stay an extra day in San Diego, so we strolled the beach at Coronado. I’ll bring my flip-flops next time
August 22, 2023 at 5:16 AM
La Mesa is getting steady rain … we are up in the clouds now
August 20, 2023 at 9:56 PM
My first post! I’m in La Mesa for a quick vacation visit with family and of course a once-in-a-lifetime Hurricane is approaching. Just watching and waiting.
August 20, 2023 at 8:36 PM