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Jen Sweg

@plethoraofbooks.bsky.social

High school history Teacher, life long reader & learner, woman diagnosed with ADHD at 35, loves animals & board gaming, especially resource management. Lover of a good man, my friends, good food, & experiences. A blue πŸ’™ in Texas!

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Γ‰owyn, Shieldmaiden of the Rohirrim, after defeating the Witch-king of Angmar!

This tattoo was done by the insanely talented @ladyfae.art on May 22, 2025. I'm absolutely in love with my tattoo, and you did an amazing job with the details. Tattooed at Eden Body Art Studios in Dallas!

27.05.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I just realized today I missed my nerdy show due to my nerdy PS5 game... Aka I missed yesterday's episode of Andor because I've been playing Blue Prince.

01.05.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Historically, most Pope's only last 7 years. We have been crazy spoiled with Pope John Paul II lasting 26 and Pope Francis lasting over 12 years. May Pope Francis rest in peace.

21.04.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In years to come, the people who did this will be the ones who will go to jail.

07.04.2025 05:23 β€” πŸ‘ 38593    πŸ” 9322    πŸ’¬ 2289    πŸ“Œ 594
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Publicly found on X, words from Trump that haven't aged well one bit...

06.04.2025 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Representative Self, you should be ashamed of yourself for quoting Joseph Goebbels today. As a Texan who is the granddaughter of a woman who was forced to wear the Star of David, I condemn your PUBLIC quoting of a Nazi in the US Congress.

03.04.2025 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Freedom of speech and I'm willing to fight that in court.

02.04.2025 01:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Snaps for Senator Booker for speaking about why we study history. That is going to be played in my classroom or quotes in my syllabus.

01.04.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I hope Senator Cory Booker breaks Senator Strom Thurmond's record.

01.04.2025 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Senator Cory Booker. This guy truly cares about the people he represents.

01.04.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 59128    πŸ” 7306    πŸ’¬ 754    πŸ“Œ 248

Senator Lang you should be ashamed of yourself. There are PLENTY of students with disabilities that come from two parent homes, loving homes, and who want their disabled child to receive the best education. Everyone deserves an education no matter what background or ability - even you.

18.03.2025 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Today, the copier and I are not friends.

18.02.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Question: is it not normal to have a favorite number or numbers?! This came up in conversation today.

06.02.2025 02:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly. No is a complete sentence

05.02.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 30426    πŸ” 4479    πŸ’¬ 594    πŸ“Œ 175

I'm a teacher suspicious of using AI in the classroom, both in developing questions/lessons & with students using AI, because I see AI lowering critical thinking skills & creativity. I have continued to rely on my pedagogy & use Blooms/Costa to develop my lessons instead.
#DeepSeek #OpenAI #teacher

27.01.2025 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is brought to you by brothers snuggling on the chair together.

27.01.2025 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I finished Onyx Storm and now I don't know what to do. I guess reread everything all over again!

22.01.2025 05:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coping by looking at cute pictures of my animals. Today's feature is Faramir.

21.01.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I hate the cold so much.
Sincerely,
A born and raised Texan

21.01.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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May we remember this on MLK Day.

20.01.2025 15:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I find it hilarious that the ban on TikTok has been upheld, and people are flooding to Red Note instead... Something *actually* owned by a Chinese company & also named for Mao Zedong (a dictator) and after the Little Red Book which is a complication of his speeches and writings.

17.01.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Playing the Urban Game with my students today and I have a new favorite quote:
"The waterwheel?! I know that from Tinkerbell!"

16.01.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love introducing my students to absolutism. I tell them they are in charge, to make some laws & consequences. Yesterday I had a student declare there are parties at her palace on Wednesdays but if you don't show up, you lose your invite for 3 weeks. High school kids are so creative when they want!

16.01.2025 12:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When your cat Faramir finds your fake fur stole and drags it out of your closet as his proud kill...

14.01.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing this. I read it earlier and more people need to read this. I will never purchase anything to support him again.

14.01.2025 03:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A brutal and horrifying but extremely well written and reported piece. I've been a Gaiman fan for decades and I might normally be able to separate the art from the artist, but he cast himself as an ally and a feminist through all of his work. It's a pile of trash now.

13.01.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 229    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 4

My two snow days have led to many naps. They were much needed!

10.01.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. Yes he does. *Fanning myself*

06.01.2025 13:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For the most part, there are 3 major issues with administrators in education.
1. They haven't taught since before COVID.
2. They didn't take or were required to take "How to become a Leader" coursework.
3. They weren't in a classroom for a minimum of 7 years before transitioning.

16.12.2024 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sunday Scaries are real for teachers. Last night I got very little sleep, not because I'm scared of my students, but just because I struggled getting sleep due to feeling anxious about fights (we had 7 last week), getting the last grades in for a semester, & feeling that I still have so much to do.

16.12.2024 12:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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