Phlamingo Phlox

I lost my teaching position yesterday because of my solidarity with Ukraine and my non support of trump. The school district is saying I quit but that’s not what happened. I’m 64 and have been teaching since 1986. My career is over.

I just got fired from my teaching position because of politics in ruby red Idaho. No one is safe!

2 maga students decided that they would tell classmates who just lost a friend to suicide that suicide is the coward’s way out but that it’s not really an escape because she went straight to hell when she lost hope and took her life. How can I keep teaching when I can’t speak truth to this lie?

We lost another student to suicide this weekend. That makes 5 since the beginning of August. We’re not a huge school district so proportionally 5 is huge. Just in my classes, I’ve had 4 who made attempts. I’m so tired but the students need people who love them. I need help knowing how to move on.

@markhamillofficial.bsky.social I heard you lost your home. I’m so sorry. Don’t give up.

It’s as stupid as it gets. All, so far.

I want to leave but feel compelled to stay and be part of the solution…if that’s even possible.

2nd sem. Began today, I realized that I have a paranoia about students with maga parents. Earlier this year, just after the election, a student complained to her parents about me. There was a brutal meeting with them and my admin. I thought the girl would be removed, but no. Is she a spy?

Jan 6th was a violent attack on our country, not a “day of love.” The truth is well documented, witnessed by dozens of GOP officials, it’s up to us to defend it against the relentless lies. My latest: adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/defending-...

Thanks for existing on Bluesky. You are helping me retain my sanity.

Bravo, @anntelnaes.bsky.social. I guess the new slogan for the Washington Post ought to be: “Newspapers die in cowardice.” anntelnaes.substack.com/p/why-im-qui...

@annemooreorless.bsky.social don’t give up. You don’t know me but I saw that you’re not convinced that anyone cares that you exist. I’ve lost 4 former students in the last 15 months who gave up. If they’d only known how much I miss them. People leave our classroom and we never hear from them again

ABC: Always Be Campaigning!

@maryscottoconnor.com I decided to follow you because of your brilliant adaptation of “rage, rage against the dying of the light!”

I may be oversimplifying the cyber truck explosion, but it seems to me that this soldier lost hope and wanted to make a statement. He served our nation for over 19 years and was probably repulsed by trump’s horrific behavior. The words I’ve chosen aren’t adequate to express his anger and despair.

Share it!

My favorite picture from 2024 is my grandson and I interacting with Chewbacca. My delight and his awe were obvious. Chewy was surprised by my grandson who had a pamphlet and pencil in his hands. I’m sure he was thinking, “What kind of kid goes to Disneyland and fills in an activity booklet?”

I’m still able to teach them!

Be just!

When Carter started, 80.7 mil people had jobs and when he left, 91.0 mil had jobs, a 12.8% increase. Only LBJ had a larger % increase in a first term. Biden is 3rd with 1 month left. The top 5 are Democrats.

Karma for the b****!

This is brilliant! Even the impoverished people who voted for tRump only cared about what they thought they could would get if he was re-elected.

Let the chaos commence!

I’ve heard it said many times that if they cheat with you, they’ll cheat on you. It’s true of the maga-ites too. I love to them brawling with each other. #Musk v #loomer!

Best wish!

It’s time we stop thinking of libraries as antiquated, dusty museums and start thinking of them as places of adventure.

To those who have asked how to contact #potus regarding a pardon…attached is a link to the WH. Post your letter for all to see! www.whitehouse.gov/contact/

He, the barely human turd, is about to enact unthinkable retribution on those who he deems worthy of his cruelty. The only response to his crimes against the people of integrity is a far reaching pardon by President Biden.

If you follow me and your picture is of a handsome mature man, I probably won’t follow you back. Just saying…

This makes a lot more sense and is actually quite encouraging.

The world is full of awe and wonder. Go out and explore it.

Mad AF

This is one of my favorite places in the world!

Safe with me

Good day!

"My mommie protects me because she loves me."

I've shared this before. Seems like a good time to share it again.

One wonders how her educated, well-travelled brother who taught in Kyev for six years became a tRumper. Oh, that’s right, first he started attending a church that is really a cult.

Life is great when one has an adorable papillon who plays with a sock monkey.

The meme I didn't know I needed

Trilby speaks