Kyla Daniel Hart

On 20 September 1982: fun children's story Mr. Bliss was published posthumously. An illustrated story by J.R.R. #Tolkien, it tells of Mr. Bliss's (mis)adventures in his new yellow car, and we meet the Girabbit, Mr Day and Mrs Knight, three bears, and even "Gaffer Gamgee"! #BookSky

Oh this just made me so happy. One of 2026’s goals is Oxonmoot in person.

Why ‘The Toxic Avenger’ Has Kept Our Attention For Over 40 Years The superhero satire that’s “the lowest brow you can go” has a secret identity—a message about environmental justice.

☢️♻️🧼Toxie is back!

A remake of “The Toxic Avenger” is in theaters now, blending comic absurdity with a message about environmental justice.

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Mom guilt and the usual weekend migraine are duking it out for dominance today. Taking it as a sign to finally share something I wrote earlier this month.
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Oh, and my instructor said she was going to send me a picture of the fish she catches with him.

I hope it’s a blob fish so his face deflates like mine did and she can feel judged and guilty a second time. (She was actually a delight and thanked me for the doodle.)

A doodle of a gravestone that says “Memento Mori “Melvin” Worman Melville.”

I was given an earthworm to befriend today and then it was IMMEDIATELY taken from me to be used as fish bait, but it feels good to finally be Project Wild certified, I guess.

Also pour one out for Melvin, please. He was a good boy.

Oh, I like that a lot too. It’s not that I can’t relax. It’s just an underdeveloped skill.

Felt. I have to remind myself all the time that rest is productive so that I actually do it. Hope you got to relax a bit.

Me!

I’m so glad! Everyone needs at least one.

Don’t give up! (But also, same.)

Me too! And watched the movie on repeat. Still sad that being a good reader didn’t give me telekinesis though.

Matilda. As a child who often did not feel safe and found solace in books, it made me feel seen. Now that I’m a preschooler teacher, Jennifer Honey’s energy is what I strive for. I try to make my classroom a safe space - especially for the kids who don’t have one at home. (And her cottage is goals.)

(3) So I guess all this is my long winded way of saying I’m 34 next month, and being small isn’t working anymore. The countless notebooks of “useless” info deserve to see the light of day. That little girl who knew her death plan at 7 deserves to find her home among likeminded people.

(2) I don’t want to overshare, but I went to my first funeral when I was 5, and it opened up a lifetime of curiosity. But when you’re a kid, you very quickly notice other people’s reactions. How they squirm discussing Mayan and Egyptian death practices in history class. How other girls play wedding.

And I Will Read to You About Butterflies And I Will Read to You About Butterflies by P.A. Cornell

Now free-to-read, my first publication in @heartlines-spec.com, “And I Will Read to You About Butterflies.”
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YouTube video by Tea with Tolkien Tea with Tolkien's Pocket Guide to Middle-earth | Compact Introduction to Tolkien's Legendarium

New video dropping tomorrow — my new pocket guide to Middle-earth, now in audio/video format! Goes live at 2pm EST.

Tea with Tolkien's Pocket Guide to Middle-earth | Compact Introduction to Tolkien's Legendarium
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Watching this video 10 times has significantly improved my mood.

Ohhhhh, can’t wait! This is such a great idea.

A Neurologist Investigates His Own Musical Hallucinations Neurologist Bruce Dobkin started hearing a phantom choir singing on a loop after he received a cochlear implant. He’s not the only one.

What happens when a neurologist gets a cochlear implant and then starts hearing a choir singing “The Star Spangled Banner” on repeat?

Was a very bad brain day. But after dancing and seeing pals, sleep doesn’t stand a chance.

Nothing like going to a show to remind you of the healing and unifying power of music.

Favorite insults from my students (ages 3-6):

-“Kyla, do you need my dad to buy you more clothes? You wear that dress all the time.”
-“Kyla, you’re the boringest teacher.”
-“You’re so squishy.”
-“I wish I could scoop out your brain [to learn your secrets].”
-“You’re going to die one day, you know.”

On 16 August 1984: The Book of Lost Tales Part Two is published. The second in The History of Middle-earth series edited by Christopher #Tolkien, it contains some of the beginnings of Tolkien's legendarium and the stories that would later lead to The Silmarillion. #BookSky

Adding to the bucket list. What a beautiful tribute.

Today’s piece for #TolkienTuesday #TolkienTrewsday examines Tolkien’s Silmarillion “beasts”, dinosaurs, and representations of the prehistoric past in Middle-earth. With thanks to @tattersdill.bsky.social for our recent conversation! 🦕

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Decoding Fireflies’ Smelly Signals And Blinking Butts Fireflies' unique body chemistry has led to advances in medical imaging. And scientists are now learning how they communicate using smell.

Stephen Miller, PhD, professor of biochemistry & molecular biotechnology at UMass Chan Medical School, uses optical imaging to study live cells and organisms. Dr. Miller spoke to Science Friday about fireflies & how bioluminescence can be used for medical research: direc.to/ny9R @scifri.bsky.social

The constant struggle between my personal research and my homework is getting to me today. Can anyone else relate?

On mornings like this, I hold on to two things:

1. My coffee (for dear life)
2. The knowledge that Spirit Halloween is opening this weekend.