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Derek Parker

@derek-p.bsky.social

civics teacher. husband and father. dog dad. traveller. sports fan. reader. podcast listener. stats geek.

140 Followers  |  424 Following  |  31 Posts  |  Joined: 16.11.2024  |  2.1791

Latest posts by derek-p.bsky.social on Bluesky

You have the support of this Michigander living in Massachusetts!

13.10.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A hill I will die on -- if you have the #1 overall pick in a draft, you better have your pick submitted within the first minute. You've had four months to figure this out. Why do you need 10 minutes on the clock?

25.04.2025 00:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Every. Single. Year.

06.04.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Interesting that Red Panda was trending yesterday. That suggests to me that there are a lot of BlueSky users in Boston. Red Panda was the halftime entertainment at the Celtics game. She's awesome! :-)

26.12.2024 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The GOAT of halftime performers!

25.12.2024 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Halftime entertainment at TD Garden today is the one and only Red Panda!

25.12.2024 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Holidays from Boston.

25.12.2024 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What if the drones are actually alien statues that are looking for suitable places to plant themselves? Wouldn't that be an absolutely remarkable thing?

20.12.2024 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Growing up in Michigan, we said "Slug Bug." Here in Massachusetts, however, people say "Punch Buggy."

16.12.2024 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There's not a "this makes me so mad" button, and I don't want to "like" this, so I'll just say @#$%&!

16.12.2024 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same. Detroit-born. Massachusetts now.

15.12.2024 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My son is working on a project for his YouTube channel. We are visiting and reviewing college basketball arenas. Today, we are at the University of Rhode Island. This place is awesome. @hardcapgames.bsky.social

15.12.2024 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Let's go!

06.12.2024 11:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Let's go Lions! Great win!

06.12.2024 04:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm not a therapist, but I'll talk to you any time you want and give you untrained and unqualified advice!

05.12.2024 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This ~ πŸ’―%

29.11.2024 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 44136    πŸ” 9787    πŸ’¬ 1075    πŸ“Œ 476

A wonderfully written story.

29.11.2024 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You can get anything you want at Alice's Restaurant
Walk right in it's around the back
Just a half a mile from the railroad track
You can get anything you want at Alice's Restaurant

29.11.2024 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#FDT

28.11.2024 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Breweries are as bad as Target with their season offerings. I didn't want pumpkin ale in August. That's still summer. I WANT pumpkin ale in October and November. None to be found for the last month, though. It's all winter seasonal now. Can we fix this, please?

28.11.2024 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This needs to be said, loud, and often.

25.11.2024 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 92779    πŸ” 25854    πŸ’¬ 2213    πŸ“Œ 1432

Even more unpopular opinion: Thanksgiving is all about the sides. If there was no turkey and/or no ham, nobody would care that much.

24.11.2024 03:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

No, mine is a golden doodle. I've never heard of a bedlington, but now I have to learn more about them!

23.11.2024 23:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you steal my dog and take her for a walk in Iceland?!? πŸ˜„

23.11.2024 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Awesome day at the National Council for the Social Studies conference in Boston. Started early with a few of my students presenting their civics projects, then four fabulous and inspirational sessions. #ncss2024

23.11.2024 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Makes that loss at BC feel even worse. That was a winnable game.

23.11.2024 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm so sad that I missed that session! I'm at #ncss2024 today, not yesterday.

23.11.2024 17:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That sounds like a coaching issue. They come out with a good plan, but are unable to make in-game adjustments.

23.11.2024 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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11/22/63.
Not a horror book. Beautifully written. Compelling story.

23.11.2024 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love historical fiction and have heard great things about Shogun by James Clavell. Can I start with this book, or is it important to read the earlier books in the Asian Saga first (release order vs chronology order)? #booksky

18.11.2024 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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