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Bill Moyers, Presidential Aide and Veteran of Public TV, Dies at 91

There’s much I have learned from Bill Moyers.

The cast of #Taskmaster series 19 is delightful. Their chemistry is off the charts, and it’s evident how much they enjoy one another. As an American I previously didn’t know any of the Brits, but count me a fan. Something special here.

Thanks to whoever put the whole show on YouTube.

YouTube video by A Stubborn Only Brian Wilson - Surf's Up (1967) Solo Version

What a tune. What great chords. Powerful hearing Brian solo. One of my favorites from the Beach Boys.

YouTube video by EOP Live John McCutcheon & Tom Paxton "Well May The World Go" (Pete Seeger) [live] @ Eddie Owen Presents

One of my favorite Pete Seeger songs.

Opinion: I’ve seen firsthand how Alaska Job Corps transforms our young people. Closing it isn’t in anyone’s best interest. The potential closure should alarm Alaskans who care about opportunities for young people.

I worked for Alaska Job Corps and watched it equip students with skills they could take back to their villages. They gained skills by which they could make a living. This is a loss that will reverberate through Alaska’s small communities.

In case you’re ever wondering if anyone values your posts, know it’s one of my highlights on BlueSky. I enjoy seeing what you’re up to with your ‘mids.

Making Religion Matter for Secular People Reformed, the latest TV show featuring a charming rabbi, stands out for leavening existential depth with comedy.

I’m not Jewish, but it is fascinating watching ancient faiths wrestle with contemporary life. This show on Max looks good.

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, Grandson of the 10th President, Is Dead at 96

Mind-blowing trivia.

My grandparents were born in the 1920s.

This guy‘s grandpa, President John Tyler, was born less than a year after George Washington’s inauguration.

A Vermont Start-Up Was Close to Becoming Profitable. Then the Tariffs Hit.

I have a couple of BIVO water bottles from our neighboring town, Richmond, Vermont. It’s frustrating seeing the President’s folly affecting our local businesses.

A theologian without a school of thought Douglas John Hall was an important thinker who was deeply shaped by the company he kept—and by the labels he...

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Union Station, #BurlingtonVt

Happy 60 years to Saxon Hill School.

I’m digging our new prayer flags backed by big clouds from the approaching thunder storm.

Zoom in on the flags. They say a lot about the culture of our school.

#SaxonHillSchool

YouTube video by PS22 Chorus PS22 Chorus "Blue Bucket of Gold" Sufjan Stevens

Happy 10th “Carrie and Lowell”. #SufjanStevens

‘From The Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast’ Returning For Season 4 'From The Oasthouse: The Alan Partridge Podcast' on Audible is returning for Season 4 with Steve Coogan voicing the comedy creation.

Excellent

Our preschool has a brand new fence, and it took less than a week for kids to discover they can ring the playground bell by rocking the fence back-and-forth.

At the end of the school day, this rainbow appeared where Mt Mansfield would be, if the mountain were not hidden by layers of atmosphere.

Beautiful bulletin board decorated with kid-made flowers.

I prefer printed materials too, so I intend to print stuff out too. I didn’t know it would take five binders! Wow!

I’d love to know more about this beautiful board, if you’re willing to share. Is that a binder full of pyramid games?

Thanks for all the info!

@pat-hammond.bsky.social May I ask how you indulge your pyramids appreciation? Do you have certain forums, Discords, groups, or friends you particularly appreciate? Where are your favorite places to learn new games or geek out over pyramids?

Education Secretary to Feds: Vermont Will Continue 'DEI' Practices Zoie Saunders affirmed that Vermont schools do not discriminate based on race, while rejecting the claim that diversity, equity and inclusion practices are racially discriminatory.

Thank you, Secretary. Thank you, Vermont.

A kidnapping in Vermont

Wildful by Kengo Kurimoto is one of the most visually stunning graphic novels I've seen in a long time. Almost wordless and with beautiful sepia illustrations, it's a wonderfully 'quiet' story about friendship and grief that encourages us to think about the healing power of nature. @pushkinpress.com

Hands off our Schools: Say no to Trump’s Rules! — Education Justice Coalition of Vermont Friday night AOE Secretary Zoie Saunders sent an email requiring all districts to certify compliance with Trump’s anti-diversity, anti-equity, and anti-inclusion federal orders by April 10th. This mov...

Vermont— we have only three days to contact our friends and leaders in education and government. We are at our best when we celebrate our diversity and all are welcome. Our marginalized communitiesin particular need our support.

Vermont— speak up and make your voices known to our Governor, Secretary of Education, representatives and superintendents. Share this with your friends. Advocate for diversity and inclusion. Protect our LGBTQ+IA kids.

#Vermont #Education #DEI

Love #JonKlassen, truly a king of picturebook creators

Bedroom at Arles now (left) and when it was painted. The delicate purples on walls and even brown wooden floor have changed

Did you know a lot of 19th c paintings don't look anymore as their makers intended? They used a lot of light fugitive colors such as lake colors (reds, pink) that are beautiful when fresh but quickly fade. Cf Van Gogh. Once the color is gone you can only do digital reconstruction

Thanks for being out and visible, Wes. We are home today with a sick young ‘un, but I am appreciative of you and other friends who are in Jericho or South Burlington or Montpelier protesting with many today across our country.