EnglishElective (Ret.)
@englishelective.bsky.social
Former Alaskan. Currently in the hinterlands of NYS, living in a 100-year old house in a permanent state of repair. I used to teach English, now I just do it for fun. I have two labradors, 4 grown kids & an H. I'm not your drivetime podcast.
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And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
October 1, 2026 at 4:45 PM
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'How do Ich werke thys?'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
And thou mayest aske thyself, 'Wher ys that large destrier?'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my beautiful castle!'
And thou mayest telle thyself, 'Thys nys not my swift goshawk!'
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Time for this classic again.
September 30, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Time for this classic again.
Sportscaster: This is the worst you will see the Bills play all season.
Bills Fans: Dont you watch the games?! You just jinxed us! #BuffaloBills
Bills Fans: Dont you watch the games?! You just jinxed us! #BuffaloBills
September 27, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Sportscaster: This is the worst you will see the Bills play all season.
Bills Fans: Dont you watch the games?! You just jinxed us! #BuffaloBills
Bills Fans: Dont you watch the games?! You just jinxed us! #BuffaloBills
I mean Buffalo could have called them the US Steel colors, just cut a hole in the jersey right above the heart...
September 27, 2026 at 7:22 PM
I mean Buffalo could have called them the US Steel colors, just cut a hole in the jersey right above the heart...
In small town news, the wife of the assistant Building Inspector posted some smack about the Town Supervisor & now they want to fire him & lord knows I sure do miss life before Facebook.
September 26, 2026 at 3:10 PM
In small town news, the wife of the assistant Building Inspector posted some smack about the Town Supervisor & now they want to fire him & lord knows I sure do miss life before Facebook.
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iced coffee is junior level. the real power move is bringing a corn on the cob to your interview
September 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM
iced coffee is junior level. the real power move is bringing a corn on the cob to your interview
It looks like that picture from The Shining
Next time you’re struggling to pay for gas or groceries, remember this image.
September 26, 2026 at 2:15 AM
It looks like that picture from The Shining
Good advice right here.
Do not carry a cold beverage in their presence. Politely decline any drinks or sweetmeats they may offer. Keep a plain iron nail in your left trouser pocket and a sachet or paper twist of coarse salt in your right shoe. Enter and leave your chair moving clockwise. Follow up with a thank-you note.
September 25, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Good advice right here.
Please wish this goodest of dogs a safe trip across the rainbow bridge this morning.. My brother's dog, Mr Man- I am never sorry I let him on the sofa even though we bent the rules a little. 💔
September 25, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Please wish this goodest of dogs a safe trip across the rainbow bridge this morning.. My brother's dog, Mr Man- I am never sorry I let him on the sofa even though we bent the rules a little. 💔
Here we go....
September 24, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Here we go....
Me 11 mos out of the year: Oh why do they have to live so far away? I wish they'd visit
Me after they have all been here for 10 days: Who are these men in my house & why are they always hungry?
Me after they have all been here for 10 days: Who are these men in my house & why are they always hungry?
September 24, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Me 11 mos out of the year: Oh why do they have to live so far away? I wish they'd visit
Me after they have all been here for 10 days: Who are these men in my house & why are they always hungry?
Me after they have all been here for 10 days: Who are these men in my house & why are they always hungry?
Today- hopefully- the 70 y/o contractor that has been parked here since July 13 to side 3 short sides of a sunroom addition that was pre-cut & pre-painted.
They say if you can wallpaper a room with someone you can stay married to them forever. I would add home renovations to that criteria.
They say if you can wallpaper a room with someone you can stay married to them forever. I would add home renovations to that criteria.
September 24, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Today- hopefully- the 70 y/o contractor that has been parked here since July 13 to side 3 short sides of a sunroom addition that was pre-cut & pre-painted.
They say if you can wallpaper a room with someone you can stay married to them forever. I would add home renovations to that criteria.
They say if you can wallpaper a room with someone you can stay married to them forever. I would add home renovations to that criteria.
Well it's been a week
September 15, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Well it's been a week
Up at 4:30 am with the old dog. By 10 am I had cleaned the kitchen, boiled potatoes ( a MUST when Irish) mowed the lawn, showered, was en route to run errands for Mother. Stopped at a farm market & got an apple cinnamon scone.
Good afternoon from the porch.
Good afternoon from the porch.
September 9, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Up at 4:30 am with the old dog. By 10 am I had cleaned the kitchen, boiled potatoes ( a MUST when Irish) mowed the lawn, showered, was en route to run errands for Mother. Stopped at a farm market & got an apple cinnamon scone.
Good afternoon from the porch.
Good afternoon from the porch.
TIL I learned my mom & aunt- both of whom have cancer- went to their parish & planned their funerals. Music. Hymns. Readings. "They're on file" she said. I hope they went for a drink after. This is the most Irish thing they have done together. I don't know whether to be envious or sad. ☘️💚🇮🇪
September 3, 2026 at 1:11 AM
TIL I learned my mom & aunt- both of whom have cancer- went to their parish & planned their funerals. Music. Hymns. Readings. "They're on file" she said. I hope they went for a drink after. This is the most Irish thing they have done together. I don't know whether to be envious or sad. ☘️💚🇮🇪
Well this is fun
September 2, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Well this is fun
Happy interaction #1:
Market checker sees the Josh Allen bag & we talk about hope. 💙❤️🦬
Market checker sees the Josh Allen bag & we talk about hope. 💙❤️🦬
August 19, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Happy interaction #1:
Market checker sees the Josh Allen bag & we talk about hope. 💙❤️🦬
Market checker sees the Josh Allen bag & we talk about hope. 💙❤️🦬
Summer 2026
My mom has cancer
My brother has cancer
My aunt has cancer
My BIL has cancer
Yesterday we found out our dog has cancer.
F*ck cancer.
My mom has cancer
My brother has cancer
My aunt has cancer
My BIL has cancer
Yesterday we found out our dog has cancer.
F*ck cancer.
August 19, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Summer 2026
My mom has cancer
My brother has cancer
My aunt has cancer
My BIL has cancer
Yesterday we found out our dog has cancer.
F*ck cancer.
My mom has cancer
My brother has cancer
My aunt has cancer
My BIL has cancer
Yesterday we found out our dog has cancer.
F*ck cancer.
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ok but HOW is he leaving
FEMA Official Who Claimed He Once Teleported to a Waffle House Is Leaving
www.nytimes.com
June 26, 2026 at 4:56 PM
ok but HOW is he leaving
In 1972, the Strasenburg Planetarium, then 4 years old, had Rochester Community Players to narrate an Isaac Asimov story "The Last Question" for a presentation. Tonight, SP had a retro night & brought this out of the vault in all its hand-drawn glory. And I heard my dad's 39 year old voice.
June 27, 2026 at 3:27 AM
In 1972, the Strasenburg Planetarium, then 4 years old, had Rochester Community Players to narrate an Isaac Asimov story "The Last Question" for a presentation. Tonight, SP had a retro night & brought this out of the vault in all its hand-drawn glory. And I heard my dad's 39 year old voice.
When I first moved to the village, I knew that it was a little Brigadoony. There was no quick way to get there from the expressway. You knew you were going to have to drive 15 to 20 minutes to get some goods & services. That there would be farm equipment on the roads in the spring & fall. It was OK.
June 26, 2026 at 3:09 PM
When I first moved to the village, I knew that it was a little Brigadoony. There was no quick way to get there from the expressway. You knew you were going to have to drive 15 to 20 minutes to get some goods & services. That there would be farm equipment on the roads in the spring & fall. It was OK.
Last night I sat in a high school auditorium with a couple hundred of my neighbors and friends and listen to a presentation by developers who want to build an almost 10,000sf urgent care building. Everyone agreed an urgent care in this village (pop<5k) would be welcome. But not at that site.
June 23, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Last night I sat in a high school auditorium with a couple hundred of my neighbors and friends and listen to a presentation by developers who want to build an almost 10,000sf urgent care building. Everyone agreed an urgent care in this village (pop<5k) would be welcome. But not at that site.
Back from a 3-day getaway with 92y/o mom & my sister. Almost all the local sibs & grandkids made it for dinner too. She's got about 6-7 months left (cancer). It was such a great getaway, I'm torn between happiness & despair knowing next year she won't be here. She says she's not afraid. But I am.
June 17, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Back from a 3-day getaway with 92y/o mom & my sister. Almost all the local sibs & grandkids made it for dinner too. She's got about 6-7 months left (cancer). It was such a great getaway, I'm torn between happiness & despair knowing next year she won't be here. She says she's not afraid. But I am.
Decided to try to do a good thing in Moms last months with us. Got an Airbnb on the Big Lake. Last night everyone came over for pizza & apps. A cutthroat game of Crazy 8s. Wine & popcorn. Board games. And a glorious sunset. For once I feel like I did something right.
June 15, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Decided to try to do a good thing in Moms last months with us. Got an Airbnb on the Big Lake. Last night everyone came over for pizza & apps. A cutthroat game of Crazy 8s. Wine & popcorn. Board games. And a glorious sunset. For once I feel like I did something right.
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In this Ohio diner, a 60 day ceasefire means two months until hunting season. But they do know this: Obama's prior deal with Iran is irrelevant because he negotiated that deal while Black.
June 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
In this Ohio diner, a 60 day ceasefire means two months until hunting season. But they do know this: Obama's prior deal with Iran is irrelevant because he negotiated that deal while Black.