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nerd, mom, musician, preschool music teacher, insatiably curious. Observations on culture, nature, and dumb internet shit. https://t.co/Cfnuto3djR…
Dec 17, 2020 4 tweets 2 min read
Today I went out on my skateboard from my family with a sticker from @toadcialism, some hand knit mitts inspired by a butterfly made with Rhinebeck yarn, and my favorite coat that is partly repaired and embroidered with advice from @ZenobiaTettnang @CZEdwards @JulieTheCranky 😊❤️ I found a good imprint fossil, saw some submerged bird footprints, felt the wind and really enjoyed having little traces of my friends and family with me on my adventures ❤️❤️❤️
Dec 15, 2020 30 tweets 5 min read
Okay here are the citations and some further information. A thread for folks who have been puzzled by the double standards and contradictory beliefs of Trump supporters: Quick background, Altemeyer is a Canadian social psychologist who studied authoritarianism at U of Manitoba for over 30 years. He re-released a slightly abridged version of the Authoritarian Specter as a free online book a while back: theauthoritarians.org
Dec 14, 2020 4 tweets 1 min read
I’m looking forward to not feeling guilty for not forcing miss 6 to do ugly ass assigned coloring pages At this point I try to have her do some reading, writing and math and hands on puzzles and stuff every day and I cannot make myself believe that the elaborate Christmas around the world coloring project is that important. We learned about it! We read and sang and talked! Gah
Dec 12, 2020 9 tweets 2 min read
Been thinking about right wing media tactics again thanks to a great @yourewrongabout episode on the topic. And I have a real world example for you all! Small thread: An older person I know shared a news story about a Minnesota resident who sent an anonymous letter to neighbors with Christmas lights, calling the displays divisive and harmful. (This screencap is from Fox News) Image
Dec 12, 2020 7 tweets 1 min read
Yes. Tolerance is a societal value that allows diverse people to live safely and freely. Tolerance says that no one can hurt you for being white, but tolerant ppl can absolutely tell you to quit being a violent asshole. “I don’t believe in tolerance, and you have to tolerate me” is a bad faith argument. They’re invoking a principle they explicitly reject in the hopes of confusing and shaming you into submission.