Mike Carter
amcarter11.bsky.social
Mike Carter
@amcarter11.bsky.social
A Dad for All Seasons
July 20th, 2025
Sun Studios
Memphis, Tennessee
July 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
We officially endorse James Gunn’s new “Superman” movie!

It’s silly and sprawling but also bold and bright. A fun, hopeful film that works well in 2025. Escapism with a message. We left the theater elated.

I recommend the Krypto popcorn bowl as a souvenir, too. Went over big. Ahem.
July 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Coach Mike in action! Here I am supervising one of our weeknight water polo classes.

Also, I surprised a student with a fun science project book after our lesson last night, too. He’s excited to go home and blow up his kitchen. I’m sure his mom is, too.
June 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Swim students like when I flip them completely over in the water now.

We’ll start with their floating on their backs as I gently grab them under their necks and upper legs. Then I lift them straight up and heave them. I can’t throw these happy kids away fast enough.

“Coach Mike Flips” are a hit.
May 22, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Hammerhead side eye is the best side eye.
May 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Reposted by Mike Carter
Carl Sagan explains how the ancient Greeks knew the Earth was round and calculated its circumference over 2,000 years ago.
April 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Happiness is a warm puppy and a wet nose.
April 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Second spring swimming session ended last week but we had a bonus class yesterday evening.

My students are kind to and appreciate me. I accept this award on behalf of everyone learning new skills, staying afloat, helping others stay afloat, and to all other big old nerds in the pool…
April 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
“High hats and Arrow Collars
White spats and lots of dollars
Spending every dime
For a wonderful time…”
April 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
“It’s a Thirst Trap!”
April 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
“Hey, what are you trying to push on us?”
April 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“Artoo, we need you!”
April 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
“That wizard’s just a crazy old man…”
April 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
“In Space, No One Can Hear You Scream ‘OH MY GOD, THAT IS AMAZING! CAN WE PLEASE GET A PICTURE?!’”
April 9, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Our cast of Wicked heads to Awesome Con last weekend!
April 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Reposted by Mike Carter
If you think it’ll stop at Columbia and Harvard, you’re wrong. If you think it won’t go beyond universities to infiltrate all schools, you’re wrong. If you think it won’t demand compliance at media, medical, and non-profit organizations, you’re wrong. Fascism is here. Fight it.
April 1, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Fancy new sushi restaurant in the neighborhood.
March 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The Friday afterschool pickup that segues straight into the record store trip.

That’s the groove to get into.
March 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
New collar for a Superdog!

(The “S” stands for sleeping…)
March 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Sometimes I get so excited teaching swim lessons, my hair really stands up…
March 6, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Winter dog walk
February 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Cow Dad.
February 3, 2025 at 12:44 AM