A.F.
@plumptardigrade.bsky.social
Writer, librarian, teacher. Christian, T1D, caffeinated nerd.
Ran into the mom of one of my students this semester, and had a 45 minute chat while on the Lego isle of Target.
Bright spot on a pretty hectic day, & it reinforced that I am, indeed, doing what I am called to do.
Teaching is not merely a career, but truly an endeavor of soul, heart, & mind.
#edusky
Bright spot on a pretty hectic day, & it reinforced that I am, indeed, doing what I am called to do.
Teaching is not merely a career, but truly an endeavor of soul, heart, & mind.
#edusky
December 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Ran into the mom of one of my students this semester, and had a 45 minute chat while on the Lego isle of Target.
Bright spot on a pretty hectic day, & it reinforced that I am, indeed, doing what I am called to do.
Teaching is not merely a career, but truly an endeavor of soul, heart, & mind.
#edusky
Bright spot on a pretty hectic day, & it reinforced that I am, indeed, doing what I am called to do.
Teaching is not merely a career, but truly an endeavor of soul, heart, & mind.
#edusky
Please, if you need to deal with service people, be it retail, transportation, healthcare, be decent and kind.
This includes not just how one might speak to them, but also being conscientious with time (yours and theirs).
Just a quick PSA on this December 23rd.
This includes not just how one might speak to them, but also being conscientious with time (yours and theirs).
Just a quick PSA on this December 23rd.
December 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Please, if you need to deal with service people, be it retail, transportation, healthcare, be decent and kind.
This includes not just how one might speak to them, but also being conscientious with time (yours and theirs).
Just a quick PSA on this December 23rd.
This includes not just how one might speak to them, but also being conscientious with time (yours and theirs).
Just a quick PSA on this December 23rd.
LOOK AT IT 🥹🥹😆
Deep-Sea-cember: Gingerbread snailfish
#deepseadecember #deepseacember #deepsea #snailfish #cookie #gingerbread #art
#deepseadecember #deepseacember #deepsea #snailfish #cookie #gingerbread #art
December 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
LOOK AT IT 🥹🥹😆
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🐦⬛ Ornithologist @corinanewsome.bsky.social says a flock of blackbirds is a good omen and a sign of a healthy habitat. She reflects on an early morning visit to a wetland in Georgia, where she saw—and heard—hundreds of thousands of blackbirds. Hear her full account: buff.ly/fSIhNjE
December 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🐦⬛ Ornithologist @corinanewsome.bsky.social says a flock of blackbirds is a good omen and a sign of a healthy habitat. She reflects on an early morning visit to a wetland in Georgia, where she saw—and heard—hundreds of thousands of blackbirds. Hear her full account: buff.ly/fSIhNjE
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If you need some fantasy words to occupy your time during the holidays, three of my ebooks are currently on massive sale over at Smashwords!
Mage Breaker and Mage Breaker: Eight Bullets are urban fantasy.
The Last Available is silly, comedy fantasy.
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
Mage Breaker and Mage Breaker: Eight Bullets are urban fantasy.
The Last Available is silly, comedy fantasy.
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
Sean R. Frazier
www.smashwords.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
If you need some fantasy words to occupy your time during the holidays, three of my ebooks are currently on massive sale over at Smashwords!
Mage Breaker and Mage Breaker: Eight Bullets are urban fantasy.
The Last Available is silly, comedy fantasy.
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
Mage Breaker and Mage Breaker: Eight Bullets are urban fantasy.
The Last Available is silly, comedy fantasy.
www.smashwords.com/profile/view...
Just fell asleep sitting upright at my desk, waiting for a zoom meeting.
I cannot begin to express my anger or fatigue at the educational system that not only condones, but celebrates, the physical wear and tear of their teachers and staff.
#edusky #teachertired
I cannot begin to express my anger or fatigue at the educational system that not only condones, but celebrates, the physical wear and tear of their teachers and staff.
#edusky #teachertired
December 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Just fell asleep sitting upright at my desk, waiting for a zoom meeting.
I cannot begin to express my anger or fatigue at the educational system that not only condones, but celebrates, the physical wear and tear of their teachers and staff.
#edusky #teachertired
I cannot begin to express my anger or fatigue at the educational system that not only condones, but celebrates, the physical wear and tear of their teachers and staff.
#edusky #teachertired
First semester teaching high school English is DONE.
(I taught middle school ELA before this).
Going to go take a nap now.
#edusky #teachertired
(I taught middle school ELA before this).
Going to go take a nap now.
#edusky #teachertired
a cartoon of a cat laying on a bed with two kittens and a dog
ALT: a cartoon of a cat laying on a bed with two kittens and a dog
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December 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
First semester teaching high school English is DONE.
(I taught middle school ELA before this).
Going to go take a nap now.
#edusky #teachertired
(I taught middle school ELA before this).
Going to go take a nap now.
#edusky #teachertired
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It's the last day of school before the school holidays for many. We wish for you all to "eat, drink & be merry!" - Origami Organelles style!
Have a lovely holiday!
Melanie & Dominic
Have a lovely holiday!
Melanie & Dominic
December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It's the last day of school before the school holidays for many. We wish for you all to "eat, drink & be merry!" - Origami Organelles style!
Have a lovely holiday!
Melanie & Dominic
Have a lovely holiday!
Melanie & Dominic
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The only thing better than a gingerbread house? A gingerbread reef! Adorned with anemones and crowned with corals, this reef replica is almost as intricate as the real thing. Created by Steinhart Aquarium biologists Tim and Kelsey, and approved by visiting culinary expert, Tiny Chef.
December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The only thing better than a gingerbread house? A gingerbread reef! Adorned with anemones and crowned with corals, this reef replica is almost as intricate as the real thing. Created by Steinhart Aquarium biologists Tim and Kelsey, and approved by visiting culinary expert, Tiny Chef.
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First ROV science mission for R/V David Packard ✅
After months of work to integrate the ROV Doc Ricketts, our team conducted the first ROV science dives from our flagship research vessel during an expedition with our partners at @montereybayaquarium.org.
Learn more: www.mbari.org/news/mbari-c...
After months of work to integrate the ROV Doc Ricketts, our team conducted the first ROV science dives from our flagship research vessel during an expedition with our partners at @montereybayaquarium.org.
Learn more: www.mbari.org/news/mbari-c...
December 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
First ROV science mission for R/V David Packard ✅
After months of work to integrate the ROV Doc Ricketts, our team conducted the first ROV science dives from our flagship research vessel during an expedition with our partners at @montereybayaquarium.org.
Learn more: www.mbari.org/news/mbari-c...
After months of work to integrate the ROV Doc Ricketts, our team conducted the first ROV science dives from our flagship research vessel during an expedition with our partners at @montereybayaquarium.org.
Learn more: www.mbari.org/news/mbari-c...
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Korean culture is getting the recognition it deserves. KPop (demon hunters), K beauty shops, K drama binge watching, and everyone is adding gochujang to stuff.
But I can't help but wonder if it's actually any easier to be a (half) Korean kid growing up in Indiana these days.
But I can't help but wonder if it's actually any easier to be a (half) Korean kid growing up in Indiana these days.
December 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Korean culture is getting the recognition it deserves. KPop (demon hunters), K beauty shops, K drama binge watching, and everyone is adding gochujang to stuff.
But I can't help but wonder if it's actually any easier to be a (half) Korean kid growing up in Indiana these days.
But I can't help but wonder if it's actually any easier to be a (half) Korean kid growing up in Indiana these days.
Tomorrow I have the supreme pleasure of introducing my students to the masterpiece that is Muppets Christmas Carol (we read ACC this term), and I am *so* ready.
#edusky #englishteacher
#edusky #englishteacher
two muppets are standing in front of a pile of apples .
ALT: two muppets are standing in front of a pile of apples .
media.tenor.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Tomorrow I have the supreme pleasure of introducing my students to the masterpiece that is Muppets Christmas Carol (we read ACC this term), and I am *so* ready.
#edusky #englishteacher
#edusky #englishteacher
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A Christmas cartoon from my new book of science cartoons PHYSICS FOR CATS. In good bookshops and online now: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
December 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
A Christmas cartoon from my new book of science cartoons PHYSICS FOR CATS. In good bookshops and online now: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
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Authentic dialogue takes courage (and sometimes a little help). We’re excited to share “Let’s Talk About It”—a FREE card deck with 50 prompts on home, belonging, and loving your neighbor, created by @worldrelief + @ohhappydani. ⬇️ discover.worldrelief.org/hom-lg-cc-ho...
December 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Authentic dialogue takes courage (and sometimes a little help). We’re excited to share “Let’s Talk About It”—a FREE card deck with 50 prompts on home, belonging, and loving your neighbor, created by @worldrelief + @ohhappydani. ⬇️ discover.worldrelief.org/hom-lg-cc-ho...
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Dive in with MBARI for some of the most stunning deep-sea sightings we made in 2025 📽️✨️
This year, our team spotted a dazzling variety of deep-sea denizens. These fascinating finds underscore the remarkable diversity of life in the ocean. Watch here: youtu.be/_SV6sGV1Pbw?...
This year, our team spotted a dazzling variety of deep-sea denizens. These fascinating finds underscore the remarkable diversity of life in the ocean. Watch here: youtu.be/_SV6sGV1Pbw?...
MBARI's spectacular deep-sea sightings from 2025—in stunning 4K
YouTube video by MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute)
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December 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Dive in with MBARI for some of the most stunning deep-sea sightings we made in 2025 📽️✨️
This year, our team spotted a dazzling variety of deep-sea denizens. These fascinating finds underscore the remarkable diversity of life in the ocean. Watch here: youtu.be/_SV6sGV1Pbw?...
This year, our team spotted a dazzling variety of deep-sea denizens. These fascinating finds underscore the remarkable diversity of life in the ocean. Watch here: youtu.be/_SV6sGV1Pbw?...
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Generate a heartwarming advert for your bookshop:
December 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Generate a heartwarming advert for your bookshop:
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Snowy Owl on a a snowy day.
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Snowy Owl on a a snowy day.
Sometimes being a teacher means eating cupcakes and cheese sticks at 10am on a Sunday morning while suffering through education zoom meetings.
#edusky #teachertired #endofsemester
#edusky #teachertired #endofsemester
December 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Sometimes being a teacher means eating cupcakes and cheese sticks at 10am on a Sunday morning while suffering through education zoom meetings.
#edusky #teachertired #endofsemester
#edusky #teachertired #endofsemester
A student surprised me yesterday with a Xmas present, saying:"Here Ms. F.! I know how much you love stickers, so I got you those! Merry Christmas!"
Guys. My heart. 🥹😭
#edusky #highschool #teacher
Guys. My heart. 🥹😭
#edusky #highschool #teacher
December 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A student surprised me yesterday with a Xmas present, saying:"Here Ms. F.! I know how much you love stickers, so I got you those! Merry Christmas!"
Guys. My heart. 🥹😭
#edusky #highschool #teacher
Guys. My heart. 🥹😭
#edusky #highschool #teacher
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Neon colors. External gills. Regenerative superpowers. If you’re not a fan of sea slugs yet, we’ll get you there: buff.ly/hUCF15A
December 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Neon colors. External gills. Regenerative superpowers. If you’re not a fan of sea slugs yet, we’ll get you there: buff.ly/hUCF15A
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It's here!
The ✨news✨ is here!
I am delighted to announce that The Tinsel Twist is coming from Turner Publishing in less than a year.
I am so stoked to work with Turner.
Thank you @litagentkatiem.bsky.social for not giving up on me!
Link to my silly video announcement in comments.
#WriteSky
The ✨news✨ is here!
I am delighted to announce that The Tinsel Twist is coming from Turner Publishing in less than a year.
I am so stoked to work with Turner.
Thank you @litagentkatiem.bsky.social for not giving up on me!
Link to my silly video announcement in comments.
#WriteSky
December 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
It's here!
The ✨news✨ is here!
I am delighted to announce that The Tinsel Twist is coming from Turner Publishing in less than a year.
I am so stoked to work with Turner.
Thank you @litagentkatiem.bsky.social for not giving up on me!
Link to my silly video announcement in comments.
#WriteSky
The ✨news✨ is here!
I am delighted to announce that The Tinsel Twist is coming from Turner Publishing in less than a year.
I am so stoked to work with Turner.
Thank you @litagentkatiem.bsky.social for not giving up on me!
Link to my silly video announcement in comments.
#WriteSky
But how could you leave off Rachel Ignotofsky's Dinosaurs: Exploring Prehistoric Life and Geological Time?? (10/25 pub date)
Kid lit experts Jennifer Swanson and mahnazdar.bsky.social weigh in on some of the year’s best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life: buff.ly/sLfesi1
December 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
But how could you leave off Rachel Ignotofsky's Dinosaurs: Exploring Prehistoric Life and Geological Time?? (10/25 pub date)
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It's time for another ebook sale!
My books--Mage Breaker, Mage Breaker: Eight Bullets, and The Last Available are all on massive sale at Smashwords until January 1st!
#Booksky
My books--Mage Breaker, Mage Breaker: Eight Bullets, and The Last Available are all on massive sale at Smashwords until January 1st!
#Booksky
December 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It's time for another ebook sale!
My books--Mage Breaker, Mage Breaker: Eight Bullets, and The Last Available are all on massive sale at Smashwords until January 1st!
#Booksky
My books--Mage Breaker, Mage Breaker: Eight Bullets, and The Last Available are all on massive sale at Smashwords until January 1st!
#Booksky
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Gyrfalcon visits our Arctic cam!
December 11, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Gyrfalcon visits our Arctic cam!
So smol 🥹
Just another tiny deep-sea bestie 🥰
From icy polar zones to the darkest ocean depths, these miniature wonders can thrive in habitats where few other animals survive. Amphipods are crustaceans often mistaken for tiny shrimp, but they are laterally compressed and have no carapace.
From icy polar zones to the darkest ocean depths, these miniature wonders can thrive in habitats where few other animals survive. Amphipods are crustaceans often mistaken for tiny shrimp, but they are laterally compressed and have no carapace.
December 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
So smol 🥹