Denise Mestanza-Taylor

She/Her

Fitness & family fun from a #TampaBay homeschooling mom on the run maintaining an easy pace through it all. @TBbloggers #TampaBayTuesday and @TB_HIP

[Denise Mestanza-Taylor @_Run_DMT_]

It's here! My how to homeschool article for @TBParenting! 🎉

In this post, I share how to start and build a homeschool program that works for you and your family.

If you have questions, DM me. I'm happy to help!

https://t.co/fIju5pXmIR
#HomeschoolFamily #Homeschooling

[Craig Setzer, CCM @CraigSetzer]

Hurricane fatigue is a real thing. After a significant hurricane event, many people who are no longer running on adrenaline will crash, both physically and emotionally. And it often doesn't happen right away, but sometimes weeks or months afterwards. You are not alone feeling this way, and it's very normal. But seek help if after a period of time, it doesn't get better.
Now for some good weather news... As (no longer hurricane) Milton moves away, slightly less humid air is moving into Florida. And beyond that, we may be seeing our first fall cold front clearing the state late next week. Hold on, summer & hurricane season are almost over.

[Denise Mestanza-Taylor @_Run_DMT_]

"I am vengeance. I am the night. I am Batman." 🦇 Happy Batman Day! 🦇

To honor the day of the Dark Night, I'm sharing a coupon code for "The Boy Who Loved Batman" which opens at the @strazcenter on Oct 1.

𝗕𝗔𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬 - 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 $𝟭𝟬 (9/21 only)
https://t.co/hQoJC9GwQF

[Kim @TxPrincessTeach]

My 25th school year has ended! Now it’s time to think of my next group of 22 little learners. There are many things needed to prepare for a new school year that will set my students up for success. Any & all donations are so appreciated! 🥰 https://t.co/h1rQ8aeRxt #clearthelist

[Denise Mestanza-Taylor @_Run_DMT_]

Who's going to see @LesMizUS at the @StrazCenter this weekend?

I had the pleasure of seeing it in 2019. (Remember the cube on the plaza?) https://t.co/xqRlq9tVTh

Join the revolution! Visit https://t.co/hQoJC9H4Gd for show times and tickets.
#LesMizUS #BroadwayinTampa

[Straz Center @StrazCenter]

One week until these guys say HELLO! 👋

🎫: https://t.co/o8RnE0yHKg

#BroadwayInTampa

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

8. Equality Florida, which was part of the lawsuit, called the settlement "a landmark achievement in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in Florida."

https://t.co/HveTPJuDPf

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

7. The only aspect of the law that remains is a prohibition on classroom instruction about "sexual orientation" and "gender identity." Per the terms of the settlement, an example of this would be "teaching an overview of modern gender theory." This is not something that happens very often, if at all, in K-12 education.

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

6. Now, that's all changed. To settle a lawsuit challenging the law's constitutionality, Florida agreed to tell every school district the law doesn't apply to library books, does not prohibit discussing LGBTQ issues in class, and does not prohibit LGTBQ events, clubs, or symbols

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

5. Free speech advocacy groups repeatedly asked Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz to tell schools that the law did not apply to library books.

Their public and private pleas were repeatedly ignored.

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

4. Last September, for example, librarians in public schools in Charlotte County, Florida, were instructed by the school district superintendent to remove all books with LGBTQ characters or themes from school and classroom libraries.

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

3. It also created confusion about whether it was permissible to discuss LGBTQ people in any context in Florida classrooms.

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

2. With the explicit and tacit encouragement of the DeSantis administration, the "Don't Say Gay" law was broadly interpreted to mandate the banning of library books with LGBTQ characters, the cancellation of Pride Month, and the removal of rainbow flags.

https://t.co/HveTPJuDPf

[Judd Legum @JuddLegum]

1. @RonDeSantis is waiving the white flag on "Don't Say Gay"

He just agreed to a settlement that would limit the application of the law to a narrow set of circumstances that seldom occur in K-12 public schools

LGBTQ rights groups are calling it "a landmark achievement in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights"

Follow along for details

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[Denise Mestanza-Taylor @_Run_DMT_]

It's the #GasparillaLifeforMe! @GasparillaTampa @TBbloggers @HardRock

[Denise Mestanza-Taylor @_Run_DMT_]

Kicked off spring semester at our #homeschool co-op with another Couch to 5K #running class!

The kids and parents did great! So proud of everyone finding their own pace. 😍

https://t.co/lNtmxBu9lq

[Denise Mestanza-Taylor @_Run_DMT_]

Nine Mocktails in Tampa to Try for #DryJanuary - https://t.co/f2GwvMq8x0 featuring Bern's Steakhouse, Haven and Union New American. #soberlife #sobermom

[Denise Mestanza-Taylor @_Run_DMT_]

Need some mid-week inspiration?

I woke up this morning. How about you?

https://t.co/77v8IUruMz

[Denise Mestanza-Taylor @_Run_DMT_]

Five Tips for a Dry January and Continuing a Sober Life - https://t.co/4mABCGz06a #soberlife #DryJanuary

[Denise Mestanza-Taylor @_Run_DMT_]

Welp, I only made it to Day 5 this year. I'm out. 😭 #whamageddon2023

[Straz Center @StrazCenter]

PRESALE ALERT! Use code DEMOGORGON to get your tickets for @strangersings: The Parody Musical now!

🎫: https://t.co/61BUd4dNKn

#StrangerSingsTampa