Seal seal was just the weird I needed. #superbowl

Another wonderful book club at a correctional facility this week. I fear with the disbanding of the Pres Committee on the Arts and Humanities, cuts to humanities programs will follow, resulting in the abolishment of these types of programs. Rehabilitation requires connection and a sense of value.

As long as there is demand, Stringer Bell will find a way to fill that demand.

Stringer Bell?!? Can I like/love this post any more?

Both my parents died young from heart-related issues. I get checked regularly, but when I had a sudden onset of chest pain that got more severe and knowing I have "good" ins.-I went to ER. 1 1/2 hours later=6K, my share =1200.
I'm a teacher-that's literally my groceries for 6 months!

That's a great goal, Danny! If you ever want to talk about the books you are reading, let me know.

Just so you’re aware, every library in LA is offering free masks right now due to the fires. Another reason to love libraries! Let’s hope they continue after the fires are over. Masks save lives in many ways.

I finished my syllabi just in time! School starts back next week and I'm excited to meet new students, reconnect with past students, and make a small but important pinky toe print on their lives.

Dec 20 has always been a "no Christmas allowed day" because of my youngest son's birthday. He's an adult now, and still, no Xmas. His wife took him to a hockey game, and I babysat the toddler (and we Christmas-ed hard while they were gone-shhh).

Cher modeling her new collar from frankandbeanz.com

Cher has made herself right at home. Watching me work at 3am, making sure I don't forget a rubric or something.

Welcome Scheherazade to the family! Cher was a rescue in foster care, and she was DONE being around the other cats. She's enjoying being the only feline in the house. #cat #rescue #kittydontplay

I have litter box, litter, food, cat bed, cat tree, toys, bowls, water fountain. I've prepared my furniture, cat-proofed the house, arranged a secure environment for intro into my world...But still no cat. I think I spent less time preparing the nursery for my first child. #cats #rescue

I broke down and bought a robot vacuum/mop today that I've wanted for a while because it was a great deal, but Lord knows I didn't need to spend $100 on myself.

This!!

Students may be on holiday break this week, but I'll be grading three courses of final projects. Send turkey and citation guides.
#Teachers #Instructors #University #CiteYourWork

A favorite poem today. #poetry

I need another heartbeat in this house, so I'm going to adopt a cat in the next few weeks, or rather, I'm going to meet some cats that need a home and let one adopt me. I found some that were rescued from a research facility that I'm going to meet this weekend. Wish me luck! #cats #rescue

Cop Shoots and Kills Dad Who Called 911 for Help, Instead of Home Invader: 'Fatherless for the Rest of My Life' A police officer shot and killed Brandon Durham in his Las Vegas home after Durham called 911 to report a home invasion in the early hours of Nov. 12. Now, Durham's family is speaking out.

The video of this is very hard to watch. To be shot defending your home is bad enough, to be shot 5 times when you are already down is criminal. Brandon was always so nice to me, always smiling, laughing, and a good friend to my son. His family deserves justice. people.com/cop-kills-ma...

a blue and yellow cartoon dog wearing sunglasses is dancing . ALT: a blue and yellow cartoon dog wearing sunglasses is dancing .

You could be Bluey instead...

Hello, Bluesies! It feels like the first day at a new job, except I don't get paid, and I don't have to work. Here's a baby beaver I met at a rescue to start this off with a smile. #rescue #hello #beavers #smile