Things I did not know about @erinbeersvore until we started carpooling: Every November 1, she finds the local station playing Christmas carols and listens on the way to school.

A master class in ambiguity. One of the finest I’ve seen in my career.

The PTO is generously funding books for my classroom! I need titles that students actually, you know, want to read. To anyone who's ever been a high school student: what belongs on my shelf?

Thanks for the books, Sycamore PTO! Available now on the shelves in 2702.

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Of the many things I love about Jeff Tweedy, high on the list is starting an essay with, “It’s important to admit when you’re wrong.” nytimes.com/2023/11/02/opi…

If this lineup plays seven consecutive games together this season I will donate $25 to the charity of your choice

Martin Scorsese's list of 39 essential foreign films to watch.

I will never recover from this student email.

My 2023 Top Ten (er, Eleven), with The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store topping the list. It was delightful. Please share your favorites or anything else you think I would enjoy! Wishing you happy reading in 2024.

Winter break reading. The joy of no one (especially oppressive English teachers!) telling you what to read.

Hot Fuzz is a Christmas movie.

What my juniors believe.

Great BSU program tonight. Also: These two make me laugh pretty much every day 4th bell.

If you’re hitting any St. Patrick’s Day parades this Sunday, make sure to keep an eye out for this man.

Spring break reading. The joy of no one (especially oppressive English teachers!) telling you what to read.

Bringing speakers the next time I go to Weller Park so I can crank the Challengers soundtrack during my pickleball game.

“you feel me?” brother I haven’t felt anything since the scholastic book fair

Summer reading goal. The joys of no one (especially oppressive English teachers!) telling you what to read.

Check out Javier Bardem's response to a sexist question about working with his wife, Penélope Cruz ❤️