Yi Shun Lai
@yishunlai.bsky.social
Author: A Suffragist's Guide to the Antarctic (Simon & Schuster 2024); Pin Ups (Homebound Publications 2020); Not a Self-Help Book: The Misadventures of Marty Wu (Shade Mountain Press, 2016). Educator. Gadfly.
Love this idea.
How do you make feedback human?
Best decision I’ve made in years: speaking, rather than writing, feedback as often as possible
Let Ss hear your encouragement, let Ss hear you say their name, let Ss hear how proud you are
I use Mote, but it could be any number of things 🎤📝
www.mote.com/record
Best decision I’ve made in years: speaking, rather than writing, feedback as often as possible
Let Ss hear your encouragement, let Ss hear you say their name, let Ss hear how proud you are
I use Mote, but it could be any number of things 🎤📝
www.mote.com/record
Mote | Make Learning Accessible with Voice & Audio Tools
Mote's web audio recorder is the fast and easy way to record, save and share voice messages on the web with speech to text.
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December 28, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Love this idea.
My aunt died in 2017. She didn’t have girls, so she always bought me pretty things. Usually it was sweaters. This year, her youngest son, my cousin Edward, came to visit for Xmas with his family. I knew just by squeezing the box (a thing I do, shut up) that it was a sweater.
December 25, 2024 at 2:54 AM
My aunt died in 2017. She didn’t have girls, so she always bought me pretty things. Usually it was sweaters. This year, her youngest son, my cousin Edward, came to visit for Xmas with his family. I knew just by squeezing the box (a thing I do, shut up) that it was a sweater.
Today in my brain: why did we decide that dragons lay eggs? I know, the whole reptile thing, but it’s so pedestrian (plus they’re fantasy creatures so are they actually reptiles?) I feel like live birth is much more fitting for dragons. Thoughts?
December 18, 2024 at 7:55 PM
Today in my brain: why did we decide that dragons lay eggs? I know, the whole reptile thing, but it’s so pedestrian (plus they’re fantasy creatures so are they actually reptiles?) I feel like live birth is much more fitting for dragons. Thoughts?
GM BlueSky. I have smthg terrible to admit. I, a die-hard Muppets fan, an owner of The Muppet Show DVDs and VHS tapes, have never, ever seen The Muppet Christmas Carol.
That changes next week. I am blocking out a night to watch it and nothing will get in my way.
That changes next week. I am blocking out a night to watch it and nothing will get in my way.
December 12, 2024 at 3:15 PM
GM BlueSky. I have smthg terrible to admit. I, a die-hard Muppets fan, an owner of The Muppet Show DVDs and VHS tapes, have never, ever seen The Muppet Christmas Carol.
That changes next week. I am blocking out a night to watch it and nothing will get in my way.
That changes next week. I am blocking out a night to watch it and nothing will get in my way.
GM Bluesky #authorsky #writersky! How are we today? Over here, a nice jog, an invigorating 7A chat with the director of the MFA program I teach at, and reading some terrific student essays. how about you??
December 6, 2024 at 4:51 PM
GM Bluesky #authorsky #writersky! How are we today? Over here, a nice jog, an invigorating 7A chat with the director of the MFA program I teach at, and reading some terrific student essays. how about you??
After a rough conversation with my parents, I am, once again, buying stationery. (I think I see a pattern.)
December 5, 2024 at 5:38 PM
After a rough conversation with my parents, I am, once again, buying stationery. (I think I see a pattern.)
GM Bluesky...how are you today? Over here: scheduling in some work date sessions with a friend, and looking forward to dinner with another friend. No writing today. How about you? #writersky
December 5, 2024 at 5:37 PM
GM Bluesky...how are you today? Over here: scheduling in some work date sessions with a friend, and looking forward to dinner with another friend. No writing today. How about you? #writersky
STOP THE EFFING PRESSES. i have just found out that one of my favorite authors (and personal heroes, and high school friends), @courtneymilan.com, is the REASON WE HAVE DINOSAUR EMOJIS, the best emojis. Here's the whole dang story: www.courtneymilan.com/dinosaur-emo... 🦕🦖
Dinosaur Emoji Timeline : Courtney Milan—Historical Romance Author
Heading You may be aware that we now have at our disposal two of the world’s finest emoji: 🦖 and 🦕. One of my proudest accomplishments is the work I did to help bring these to fruition. The timeline (...
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December 4, 2024 at 7:22 PM
STOP THE EFFING PRESSES. i have just found out that one of my favorite authors (and personal heroes, and high school friends), @courtneymilan.com, is the REASON WE HAVE DINOSAUR EMOJIS, the best emojis. Here's the whole dang story: www.courtneymilan.com/dinosaur-emo... 🦕🦖
Gm BlueSky, how are you today? Over here: chat with a friend on how to maintain our creative lives amidst family drama and work; then a bunch of meetings until 7p. Har, har, har, I know.
December 3, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Gm BlueSky, how are you today? Over here: chat with a friend on how to maintain our creative lives amidst family drama and work; then a bunch of meetings until 7p. Har, har, har, I know.
Um. The NYT mini-crossword today taught me that rhinos are herbivores. I had no idea. I always thought they were indiscriminate eaters.
December 2, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Um. The NYT mini-crossword today taught me that rhinos are herbivores. I had no idea. I always thought they were indiscriminate eaters.
gm bluesky. how are you today? over here: thanksgiving cleanup. and a few hours of writing, i hope. plus, some vegetative time in front of Loot.
November 29, 2024 at 3:42 PM
gm bluesky. how are you today? over here: thanksgiving cleanup. and a few hours of writing, i hope. plus, some vegetative time in front of Loot.
Reposted by Yi Shun Lai
Zita Mary Stead Blackburn (1904–1986) was a medical illustrator and one of the founders of the Medical Artists Association of Great Britain.
Here, at the Anatomy Department, St Bartholomew's Hospital, c.1933-1936.
Here, at the Anatomy Department, St Bartholomew's Hospital, c.1933-1936.
November 26, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Zita Mary Stead Blackburn (1904–1986) was a medical illustrator and one of the founders of the Medical Artists Association of Great Britain.
Here, at the Anatomy Department, St Bartholomew's Hospital, c.1933-1936.
Here, at the Anatomy Department, St Bartholomew's Hospital, c.1933-1936.
Also, our LG fridge is bent: it thinks these are “perfect cocktail spheres.” Bahahahah
November 28, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Also, our LG fridge is bent: it thinks these are “perfect cocktail spheres.” Bahahahah
Today’s #nytstrands puzzle was a doozy for me. It made me fully aware of how long it’s been since our Taiwanese-American family has celebrated with a “traditional” Thanksgiving feast. On our table: Taiwanese hotpot; sushi, roasted cauliflower. Candied cranberries this year! That counts right?!
November 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Today’s #nytstrands puzzle was a doozy for me. It made me fully aware of how long it’s been since our Taiwanese-American family has celebrated with a “traditional” Thanksgiving feast. On our table: Taiwanese hotpot; sushi, roasted cauliflower. Candied cranberries this year! That counts right?!
Gm BlueSky. How are we today? Over here: hot planning mess; tables jammed together, three different sets of plates, somehow never ever achieving boho chic.
November 28, 2024 at 4:19 PM
Gm BlueSky. How are we today? Over here: hot planning mess; tables jammed together, three different sets of plates, somehow never ever achieving boho chic.
@mrgooddirt.bsky.social here’s for you. altho that guano islands thing may not be apolitical.
additional apolitical conversation starters:
- what kind of bird would you like to be?
- what's the best guano for fertilizer?
- in what ways did the guano islands act of 1856 make the usa an international power?
- what happened to amelia earhart? did she crash on a guano island?
- what kind of bird would you like to be?
- what's the best guano for fertilizer?
- in what ways did the guano islands act of 1856 make the usa an international power?
- what happened to amelia earhart? did she crash on a guano island?
apolitical conversation starters for thanksgiving:
- what's your favorite tree?
- would you rather be a kangaroo or a shark?
- is a taco a sandwich?
- what's the best guano island?
- is there a portal to another dimension on navassa?
- thoughts on the treaty of ryswick?
- is palmyra atoll haunted??
- what's your favorite tree?
- would you rather be a kangaroo or a shark?
- is a taco a sandwich?
- what's the best guano island?
- is there a portal to another dimension on navassa?
- thoughts on the treaty of ryswick?
- is palmyra atoll haunted??
November 28, 2024 at 3:39 PM
@mrgooddirt.bsky.social here’s for you. altho that guano islands thing may not be apolitical.
Reposted by Yi Shun Lai
apolitical conversation starters for thanksgiving:
- what's your favorite tree?
- would you rather be a kangaroo or a shark?
- is a taco a sandwich?
- what's the best guano island?
- is there a portal to another dimension on navassa?
- thoughts on the treaty of ryswick?
- is palmyra atoll haunted??
- what's your favorite tree?
- would you rather be a kangaroo or a shark?
- is a taco a sandwich?
- what's the best guano island?
- is there a portal to another dimension on navassa?
- thoughts on the treaty of ryswick?
- is palmyra atoll haunted??
November 27, 2024 at 8:10 PM
apolitical conversation starters for thanksgiving:
- what's your favorite tree?
- would you rather be a kangaroo or a shark?
- is a taco a sandwich?
- what's the best guano island?
- is there a portal to another dimension on navassa?
- thoughts on the treaty of ryswick?
- is palmyra atoll haunted??
- what's your favorite tree?
- would you rather be a kangaroo or a shark?
- is a taco a sandwich?
- what's the best guano island?
- is there a portal to another dimension on navassa?
- thoughts on the treaty of ryswick?
- is palmyra atoll haunted??
Also, when I bring my dog to a coffee shop, I leave them outside while I get my order. Are dogs allowed in coffee shops now?
Related: I am too cranky to be any good.
#Authorsky
Related: I am too cranky to be any good.
#Authorsky
November 27, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Also, when I bring my dog to a coffee shop, I leave them outside while I get my order. Are dogs allowed in coffee shops now?
Related: I am too cranky to be any good.
#Authorsky
Related: I am too cranky to be any good.
#Authorsky
Folks, can someone tell me why some SoCal coffee shops have that really loud fan that goes off every time someone opens the door?
November 27, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Folks, can someone tell me why some SoCal coffee shops have that really loud fan that goes off every time someone opens the door?
gm #authorsky. how are we today? i have a question: my paperback release comes out in February. so far I’m planning some school visits and a bookstore visit. what do you all do?
November 27, 2024 at 2:48 PM
gm #authorsky. how are we today? i have a question: my paperback release comes out in February. so far I’m planning some school visits and a bookstore visit. what do you all do?
This is a great read, and timely: I just signed up for a Braver Angels workshop yesterday. Some gems: "Be more curious than furious" and "Facts have no feelings. They're easy to dismiss."
8 min read:
How to Talk to Family Members about Politics
This methodology from Braver Angels eases the work of bringing family conservatives over the line to vote for policies, rather than focus on the parasocial relationship with politicians.
time.com/5937398/how-...
How to Talk to Family Members about Politics
This methodology from Braver Angels eases the work of bringing family conservatives over the line to vote for policies, rather than focus on the parasocial relationship with politicians.
time.com/5937398/how-...
Fighting With a Family Member Over Politics? Try These 4 Steps
Experts offer tips for a productive conversation
time.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:01 PM
This is a great read, and timely: I just signed up for a Braver Angels workshop yesterday. Some gems: "Be more curious than furious" and "Facts have no feelings. They're easy to dismiss."
GM sunshines. How are you all today? Over here: Brain is bursting with new ideas for my students and some even BETTER ideas for my WIP. #authorsky
November 26, 2024 at 2:53 PM
GM sunshines. How are you all today? Over here: Brain is bursting with new ideas for my students and some even BETTER ideas for my WIP. #authorsky
Details are being finalized??? For Thanksgiving dinner???? Four days away?! Really, NYT? Ugh. I am so behind.
November 24, 2024 at 11:08 PM
Details are being finalized??? For Thanksgiving dinner???? Four days away?! Really, NYT? Ugh. I am so behind.
I got the nicest note with my shipment from the good folks at Zefiro, a sustainable-goods #smallbusiness based out of Chicago. I know they do this for everyone. But it’s been a rough morning and this tiny piece of #gratitude is lifting.
November 24, 2024 at 3:44 PM
I got the nicest note with my shipment from the good folks at Zefiro, a sustainable-goods #smallbusiness based out of Chicago. I know they do this for everyone. But it’s been a rough morning and this tiny piece of #gratitude is lifting.
been a minute since i was as taken with heroines as i am with the women in Xochitl Gonzalez’s _Anita de Monte Laughs Last_. just turned the last page of it. highly, highly recommend, for moxie, real life, teaching me things i didn’t know. wonderful. #booksky
November 24, 2024 at 12:31 PM
been a minute since i was as taken with heroines as i am with the women in Xochitl Gonzalez’s _Anita de Monte Laughs Last_. just turned the last page of it. highly, highly recommend, for moxie, real life, teaching me things i didn’t know. wonderful. #booksky