M Bachand
@mbachand.bsky.social
Ed Policy nerd, bumbling outdoorsperson, dad, husband, toaster oven enthusiast. Thoughts and views are my own, AFAIK.
Brutal. I believe it though
November 12, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Brutal. I believe it though
*Gulps* If only the electorate were as wise as NFL owners
November 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
*Gulps* If only the electorate were as wise as NFL owners
This is a major driver of “the science of reading” — to rebuke and debunk this type of reading ‘instruction.’ But you will find people accusing The science of reading of being a fad, too.
November 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
This is a major driver of “the science of reading” — to rebuke and debunk this type of reading ‘instruction.’ But you will find people accusing The science of reading of being a fad, too.
You’re right there are tons of people like this who are famous on TikTok/reels but most of them either make cool stuff for their families or tell jokes. We just need them to Run for Something
November 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
You’re right there are tons of people like this who are famous on TikTok/reels but most of them either make cool stuff for their families or tell jokes. We just need them to Run for Something
We definitely have enough of those dudes for an anthology series. And those are just the (in)famous ones
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We definitely have enough of those dudes for an anthology series. And those are just the (in)famous ones
Yes the cicada example but also this is the real world version of a college paper’s annual first year journo’s articles about “new” phenomena, whether it’s people making out in the library stacks or whatever else.
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Yes the cicada example but also this is the real world version of a college paper’s annual first year journo’s articles about “new” phenomena, whether it’s people making out in the library stacks or whatever else.
Aannnd now I will think about miso maple butter all day long.
a cartoon of homer simpson with his mouth open
Alt: a cartoon of homer simpson with his mouth open, salivating at the thought of deliciousness
media.tenor.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Aannnd now I will think about miso maple butter all day long.
They would probably just demand access to our pools, get fruit on demand, and insist we let them ride us from time to time. Seems reasonable enough.
November 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
They would probably just demand access to our pools, get fruit on demand, and insist we let them ride us from time to time. Seems reasonable enough.
I’m in a correspondence class so it’s slow going
November 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I’m in a correspondence class so it’s slow going
Sandwich beef ends with Au jus-tice being served.
November 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Sandwich beef ends with Au jus-tice being served.
Who needs incense when you can just burn microwave popcorn?
November 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Who needs incense when you can just burn microwave popcorn?
The wheels of au jus-tice turn slowly
November 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The wheels of au jus-tice turn slowly
A sandwich artist, even
November 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
A sandwich artist, even
I was patient and the opportunity arose
November 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I was patient and the opportunity arose
Too much dough wasted here, for sure
November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Too much dough wasted here, for sure
I guess this case is a real grinder for him
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I guess this case is a real grinder for him
Where are all the Third Way Thinkpieces about New Mexico’s early childcare program, which feels way more ambitious than anything Mamdani is proposing
November 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Where are all the Third Way Thinkpieces about New Mexico’s early childcare program, which feels way more ambitious than anything Mamdani is proposing
The big pockets hold my “missed connection” anxiety and are where I keep my thoughts about poor airplane etiquette to myself
October 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The big pockets hold my “missed connection” anxiety and are where I keep my thoughts about poor airplane etiquette to myself
When I mix the oatmeal, eggs, and hot sauce together it blows people’s minds
October 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
When I mix the oatmeal, eggs, and hot sauce together it blows people’s minds
Yeah we do. Goes great with the beard that isn’t graying evenly
October 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Yeah we do. Goes great with the beard that isn’t graying evenly
And I appreciate the reminder
October 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
And I appreciate the reminder