the forgotten arm

Fan of dogs & books; I teach kids but don’t broadcast my politics to them, so this is my off-the-record account—for opining and laughing inappropriately 🥸

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@weskrantz

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@weskrantz Finn, Intrepid Investigator 😼

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@weskrantz With age comes wisdom. Finn has learned the value of restorative self-care.

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@teachergoals You’re worth more.

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@bizerbizerrides

[The Hoarse Whisperer @TheRealHoarse]

Today, I observed another adult doing something which didn’t materially affect me or anyone else but didn’t align with my personal preferences.

Then, I continued on with my day.

I didn’t even tell them what I thought about it.

I just went right on with my day.

It was wild.

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@SemiSophrosyne Sorry, AB—this teacher is tired and venting.

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@SemiSophrosyne The under-estimators and under-appreciators have fucked around and fucked around—and, wait, now—WHAT??—are finding out. It’s all well and fine and good until___. Filling in that blank is subjective. In the meantime, the altruistic who choose education, health care,

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@SemiSophrosyne Mental health care keep doing the work.

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@SemiSophrosyne Would you change this?? I kinda love these traits I, too, share. No apologies.

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@paradiddletap I quit giving away my off time in 2021-2022. I have not looked back!

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@paradiddletap Point 2–as a “we’re all in this” freely give away my off time old-schooler: YES!!! I’m fortunate to have young(er-ish) admin who expect and support us in leaving work at work. That matters to this old veteran.

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@weskrantz Frenemies. Besties. Lead by each moment, Mia and Finn navigate their way💁🏼‍♀️

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@weskrantz 🙌🏻🙌🏻This is pro-level cuteness!

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@weskrantz His experience widens. His length and width grow. He perfects his pounce and even cajoles Mia into an alliance of sorts when it suits her. But his ear tufts 🫠 Distinctively adorable since day one #staytufted

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@weskrantz ✅ perfect pic 💁🏼‍♀️💚

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@Xeno__Poppy__ @emilyki74080695 @taylorsschumann I made a lot of choices I don’t think I otherwise would have out of a sense of “better hurry up; not much time to live”

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@weskrantz @Lorraine_Grant It’s all about the claiming💁🏼‍♀️

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@weskrantz You have a book in your future. Finn Fables or some such. A collection of your beautiful shots 💁🏼‍♀️

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@weskrantz The day Finn stole Twitter’s heart!!!