Mary
@maryjade.bsky.social
Witchy mom and music teacher, community theatre supporter and performer, liberal AF and all that. #lgbtqiaRightsAreHumanRights 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Merry Christmas! My overstimulated child threw a massive tantrum this morning and my parents are arriving in less than an hour. I'm having a drink.
The child is now contentedly reading on her new Kindle.
The child is now contentedly reading on her new Kindle.
a woman dressed as an elf is drinking from a giant mug
Alt: a woman dressed as an elf is drinking from a giant mug
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December 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Merry Christmas! My overstimulated child threw a massive tantrum this morning and my parents are arriving in less than an hour. I'm having a drink.
The child is now contentedly reading on her new Kindle.
The child is now contentedly reading on her new Kindle.
Just hanging out with my half-price Christmas Llama. We went to the store for plumbing stuff, but this guy was the last llama in the store. I couldn't leave him behind!
December 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Just hanging out with my half-price Christmas Llama. We went to the store for plumbing stuff, but this guy was the last llama in the store. I couldn't leave him behind!
Finished the first semester of grad school with a 4.0! I'm not in a rush to start next semester (I need to survive the week before winter break and all that entails first) but I'm looking forward to it when it is time to start.
December 16, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Finished the first semester of grad school with a 4.0! I'm not in a rush to start next semester (I need to survive the week before winter break and all that entails first) but I'm looking forward to it when it is time to start.
It's so pretty! And it does a fantastic job of keeping my tea hot for hours. @ineffablepenguin.bsky.social #goodomens
December 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
It's so pretty! And it does a fantastic job of keeping my tea hot for hours. @ineffablepenguin.bsky.social #goodomens
Final assignment of the first semester of my ed leadership degree has been submitted! I can breathe and do all the things again.
a woman in a sweater says phew thats such a relief
Alt: Betty White as Rose in Golden Golden Girls says, "Phew, that's such a relief!" and falls backwards onto a sofa.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Final assignment of the first semester of my ed leadership degree has been submitted! I can breathe and do all the things again.
Drove 45 minutes to my tattoo shop so my kiddo could get her ears pierced.... and she changed her mind. Totally fine, I got a helix piercing, we got fancy cupcakes, wandered around Old Town, and she got a tape measure with a crocheted cat cover. Not the day I had planned but still a good one!
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Drove 45 minutes to my tattoo shop so my kiddo could get her ears pierced.... and she changed her mind. Totally fine, I got a helix piercing, we got fancy cupcakes, wandered around Old Town, and she got a tape measure with a crocheted cat cover. Not the day I had planned but still a good one!
I have school work to do, but I don't have the heart to tell the cat he has to get up.
November 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I have school work to do, but I don't have the heart to tell the cat he has to get up.
The electrical wiring situation in my house is stupid, but I am not. I didn't get electrocuted AND I solved the problem!
a poster that says boss lady be like with a blurred image of a person
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November 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
The electrical wiring situation in my house is stupid, but I am not. I didn't get electrocuted AND I solved the problem!
Happy Halloween/Book Character Day!
November 1, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Happy Halloween/Book Character Day!
My neighbors had their 4yo's birthday party at a brewery, so now I'm solidly tipsy at 2pm.
Note: it's a very kid friendly setting, complete with playground and a large area for running around. The kids absolutely love it!
Note: it's a very kid friendly setting, complete with playground and a large area for running around. The kids absolutely love it!
October 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
My neighbors had their 4yo's birthday party at a brewery, so now I'm solidly tipsy at 2pm.
Note: it's a very kid friendly setting, complete with playground and a large area for running around. The kids absolutely love it!
Note: it's a very kid friendly setting, complete with playground and a large area for running around. The kids absolutely love it!
Wwwhhhhyyyyyyyyy do I procrastinate on field experience reflections? Here I am, writing reflections from September, and I haven't even started on my October ones yet. #gradschool
a group of men in white are dancing in a hallway
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October 20, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Wwwhhhhyyyyyyyyy do I procrastinate on field experience reflections? Here I am, writing reflections from September, and I haven't even started on my October ones yet. #gradschool
My husband decided that our 9yo was old enough to watch the 1954 Animal Farm. She is reacting in all the appropriate ways.
a couple of pigs standing next to each other on a brick wall
Alt: A scene from the animated movie Animal Farm, showing pigs, dogs, chickens, and other farm animals.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:33 AM
My husband decided that our 9yo was old enough to watch the 1954 Animal Farm. She is reacting in all the appropriate ways.
I spent the second half of the school day at a meeting for assistant principals, and I am mildly surprised at how interesting I found the whole thing. Plus, I got to see some old friends, make new connections, and schedule two more of my required observations!
September 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I spent the second half of the school day at a meeting for assistant principals, and I am mildly surprised at how interesting I found the whole thing. Plus, I got to see some old friends, make new connections, and schedule two more of my required observations!
Just finished The Shattering Peace by @scalzi.com and aaaaaaagggggghhhhhhhhhhhh it is so good!
September 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Just finished The Shattering Peace by @scalzi.com and aaaaaaagggggghhhhhhhhhhhh it is so good!
I described myself as a sleep deprived goblin, and my husband looked at me like I was crazy. "What? You'd sleep 16 hours a day if you could." EXACTLY THE PROBLEM. I can't sleep 16 hours a day, therefore 8-10 hours is considered sleep deprived. *mic drop, strolls off to bed*
a blue and purple cartoon character is laying on a pile of leaves
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September 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I described myself as a sleep deprived goblin, and my husband looked at me like I was crazy. "What? You'd sleep 16 hours a day if you could." EXACTLY THE PROBLEM. I can't sleep 16 hours a day, therefore 8-10 hours is considered sleep deprived. *mic drop, strolls off to bed*
I submitted my ed leadership portfolio for its first review a whole two hours before it was due. That was stressful, but now I know what I need to stay on top of the rest of the semester!
September 16, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I submitted my ed leadership portfolio for its first review a whole two hours before it was due. That was stressful, but now I know what I need to stay on top of the rest of the semester!
If you see this, quote with the energy you bring to Bluesky.
September 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
If you see this, quote with the energy you bring to Bluesky.
New tattoo and the inspiration pic! I was in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat earlier this year. So I got a tattoo, as one does.
September 14, 2025 at 2:20 AM
New tattoo and the inspiration pic! I was in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat earlier this year. So I got a tattoo, as one does.
I saw Parade at the Kennedy Center tonight. What a fantastic production! A former community theatre cast mate was in the show - she's been with it since the revival at NY City Center, which is pretty cool.
September 1, 2025 at 4:50 AM
I saw Parade at the Kennedy Center tonight. What a fantastic production! A former community theatre cast mate was in the show - she's been with it since the revival at NY City Center, which is pretty cool.
'Bout to get my ass whooped by a 9yo.
August 17, 2025 at 11:43 PM
'Bout to get my ass whooped by a 9yo.
First Day of Grad School! This will be my second master's degree, so I've done this whole thing before, but I won't lie. This educational leadership program is a lot more intimidating than the music ed program I did last go around. But I got this!
August 14, 2025 at 2:37 AM
First Day of Grad School! This will be my second master's degree, so I've done this whole thing before, but I won't lie. This educational leadership program is a lot more intimidating than the music ed program I did last go around. But I got this!
The cat has to wear a cone after his dental surgery, but he got a new Chewy box. So it's not all bad. 😺
August 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The cat has to wear a cone after his dental surgery, but he got a new Chewy box. So it's not all bad. 😺
Got the house all to myself for the weekend. After a week of visiting my parents, I need it.
August 2, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Got the house all to myself for the weekend. After a week of visiting my parents, I need it.
I am fucking obsessed with whale sharks.
July 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
I am fucking obsessed with whale sharks.