@lorrainecl.bsky.social
Middle school, plants, and cats these days. #vermont
I wiped out in the parking lot coming down from Bolton today, 2 sets of skis and poles flying everywhere. "I'm fine, I'm fine, STOP LOOKING AT ME, I'm fine" I said to everyone...
(but now I'm home with an ice pack on my bruised bum)
(but now I'm home with an ice pack on my bruised bum)
December 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I wiped out in the parking lot coming down from Bolton today, 2 sets of skis and poles flying everywhere. "I'm fine, I'm fine, STOP LOOKING AT ME, I'm fine" I said to everyone...
(but now I'm home with an ice pack on my bruised bum)
(but now I'm home with an ice pack on my bruised bum)
One of my students has been walking around her "pet bee." It's literally a B scrabble letter on a string.
We went to City Market yesterday to make trail mixes for Spectrum, and she brought her pet.
Me: hey, no pets allowed in grocery stores.
Student (without missing a beat): it's a service bee.
We went to City Market yesterday to make trail mixes for Spectrum, and she brought her pet.
Me: hey, no pets allowed in grocery stores.
Student (without missing a beat): it's a service bee.
December 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
One of my students has been walking around her "pet bee." It's literally a B scrabble letter on a string.
We went to City Market yesterday to make trail mixes for Spectrum, and she brought her pet.
Me: hey, no pets allowed in grocery stores.
Student (without missing a beat): it's a service bee.
We went to City Market yesterday to make trail mixes for Spectrum, and she brought her pet.
Me: hey, no pets allowed in grocery stores.
Student (without missing a beat): it's a service bee.
Today I found some evidence that great blue herons do not migrate from our school wetlands in the winter
December 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Today I found some evidence that great blue herons do not migrate from our school wetlands in the winter
I just have to brag: my cribbage partner and I won 3rd place in the league at the St. John's Club!!!
December 16, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I just have to brag: my cribbage partner and I won 3rd place in the league at the St. John's Club!!!
Slow Soup Sunday is my favorite. Jon's making ramen today with the remains of last week's chicken
December 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Slow Soup Sunday is my favorite. Jon's making ramen today with the remains of last week's chicken
Yes, grandchildren, this is where all the water went
December 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Yes, grandchildren, this is where all the water went
Tuba Christmas filled my soul today
December 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Tuba Christmas filled my soul today
We found a baby mayfly under the ice today 😍
December 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
We found a baby mayfly under the ice today 😍
My little independent school is looking for a chef starting in the fall!
theschoolhouse.bamboohr.com/careers/33?s...
theschoolhouse.bamboohr.com/careers/33?s...
BambooHR
theschoolhouse.bamboohr.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
My little independent school is looking for a chef starting in the fall!
theschoolhouse.bamboohr.com/careers/33?s...
theschoolhouse.bamboohr.com/careers/33?s...
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I hope you'll take a moment for these beautiful parting words from the incomparable Jane Goodall.
(And she threw in a little salt for the evil ones, too)
(And she threw in a little salt for the evil ones, too)
October 5, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I hope you'll take a moment for these beautiful parting words from the incomparable Jane Goodall.
(And she threw in a little salt for the evil ones, too)
(And she threw in a little salt for the evil ones, too)
Yesterday, we went to Middlebury College to play with their entomology students, who had prepared some fun activities and visuals to connect insects from movies and books (Naussica, Very Hungry Caterpillar, Pokemon, Avatar) to real life!
December 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Yesterday, we went to Middlebury College to play with their entomology students, who had prepared some fun activities and visuals to connect insects from movies and books (Naussica, Very Hungry Caterpillar, Pokemon, Avatar) to real life!
How are headlights like these legal? They are like 100x brighter than the car behind.
I'm in a small hatchback and these are blaring straight into my windshield. Another way that SUVs put everyone around them in danger.
I'm in a small hatchback and these are blaring straight into my windshield. Another way that SUVs put everyone around them in danger.
December 5, 2025 at 11:28 PM
How are headlights like these legal? They are like 100x brighter than the car behind.
I'm in a small hatchback and these are blaring straight into my windshield. Another way that SUVs put everyone around them in danger.
I'm in a small hatchback and these are blaring straight into my windshield. Another way that SUVs put everyone around them in danger.
I highly recommend finding a Tuba Christmas this holiday season. I happened upon one on Church Street a few years ago and it brought me to tears.
If you play tuba or euphonium, join!
tubachristmas.com/pages/event-...
If you play tuba or euphonium, join!
tubachristmas.com/pages/event-...
TUBACHRISTMAS Locator
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December 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I highly recommend finding a Tuba Christmas this holiday season. I happened upon one on Church Street a few years ago and it brought me to tears.
If you play tuba or euphonium, join!
tubachristmas.com/pages/event-...
If you play tuba or euphonium, join!
tubachristmas.com/pages/event-...
I found a chestnut on our walk at Colchester Pond today
November 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I found a chestnut on our walk at Colchester Pond today
We made a bingo card for the post-holiday meal walk in Burlington
November 28, 2025 at 12:42 AM
We made a bingo card for the post-holiday meal walk in Burlington
What kind of shoes should you pack for your visit to VT?
Warm waterproof boots Sept-May. Sandals in the summer.
Slippers to change into when you get inside.
Crocs for taking out the compost.
Warm waterproof boots Sept-May. Sandals in the summer.
Slippers to change into when you get inside.
Crocs for taking out the compost.
November 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
What kind of shoes should you pack for your visit to VT?
Warm waterproof boots Sept-May. Sandals in the summer.
Slippers to change into when you get inside.
Crocs for taking out the compost.
Warm waterproof boots Sept-May. Sandals in the summer.
Slippers to change into when you get inside.
Crocs for taking out the compost.
Cozy morning with first snow
November 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Cozy morning with first snow
I introduced myself to the newest neighbor on the block. He said he knew me through ultimate, although he was one year older than the first kids I coached. I blurted, "you bought this house yourself?"
I mean, good for you, kid!
I mean, good for you, kid!
A trick-or-treater just asked what we paid for our house
November 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I introduced myself to the newest neighbor on the block. He said he knew me through ultimate, although he was one year older than the first kids I coached. I blurted, "you bought this house yourself?"
I mean, good for you, kid!
I mean, good for you, kid!
Crowdsourcing question....where do folks get accurate weather data these days?
I used to love Wunderground but I've had too many bike commutes in the rain to trust it completely anymore.
I used to love Wunderground but I've had too many bike commutes in the rain to trust it completely anymore.
October 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Crowdsourcing question....where do folks get accurate weather data these days?
I used to love Wunderground but I've had too many bike commutes in the rain to trust it completely anymore.
I used to love Wunderground but I've had too many bike commutes in the rain to trust it completely anymore.
Colors are poppin' even moreso in the rain
October 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Colors are poppin' even moreso in the rain
"Tradition is just peer pressure from dead people." -Eliot Schrefer in Queer Ducks
October 20, 2025 at 1:24 AM
"Tradition is just peer pressure from dead people." -Eliot Schrefer in Queer Ducks
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Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.
Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.
Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.
Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.
Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.
October 8, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.
Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.
Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.
Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.
Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.
I got to wash dishes in my kitchen sink for the first time since July 21 🌊🤩🍽️ yay kitchen renovation being almost done
October 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I got to wash dishes in my kitchen sink for the first time since July 21 🌊🤩🍽️ yay kitchen renovation being almost done
I've saved voicemails from some of my favorite people, some dating back to 2009. Two were from my grandmother, who has since passed. I'm not sure how sad I should feel about it, or how hard I should work to get them back.
October 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I've saved voicemails from some of my favorite people, some dating back to 2009. Two were from my grandmother, who has since passed. I'm not sure how sad I should feel about it, or how hard I should work to get them back.