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altruismaddict.bsky.social
Husband & Papa; 27 yr. vet in Education; CTE Engineering & Robotics; Science Guy; Robotics Coach; Mobile DJ; Announcer; Soccer Enthusiast & Soccer Referee; Diehard MN Sports Fan; Minivan Driver & owner of weekend mobile 1986 300Z.
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3/4 of the way through a brutal gauntlet of a weekend- my days off from my primary job teaching- left school 45 min early & paid a colleague $30 to cover my class so I could DJ a HS Band Banquet Fri nite. Created & hosted a 10 team Robotics Battle Bots Competition @ a local waterpark Sat 10-3pm.

submitted 39 days ago • 1 comment

It was touch & go but I survived my “HELL WEEK” I’d been stressed about ever since I saw the week aligning over the last 2 months: *Mon-Fri- Robotics Tourney daily in each class with a hard deadline of Fri 4:30 pm to declare Top 3 Teams- needed to have 7 matches each period daily to stay on sched

submitted 60 days ago • 1 comment

Every Thurs after middle school soccer games I get t/g @ a local pizza place for pies & pints w/ fellow coaches & teaching colleagues. Even tho I switched schools 2 yrs ago, I’ve maintained this tradition every Thurs in April/May. I cannot express what these experiences mean to motivate & sustain me

submitted 69 days ago • 1 comment

Watching all that’s going down with the Dept of Ed & the teacher in ID, it’s hard not to feel under attack as a teacher. MY community has always been a BIG supporter of me & my classes, but it’s hard to feel secure in that support given everything happening now…waiting for that other shoe to drop…

submitted 96 days ago • 1 comment

This is an excellent question…

submitted 96 days ago • 0 comments

my old toaster did this :(

submitted 103 days ago • 60 comments

As a teacher w/ 3 side jobs just to keep my family of 5 afloat, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate small rural communities who go above & beyond for me when I DJ for them. Folks in the sticks sometimes get a bum rap- but in my experience they are the kindest, most generous & genuine folks around

submitted 137 days ago • 0 comments

They say it’s the hope that kills you…..& I have a bunch of relatives that live in MN that feel & express that frustration with the Vikes every year. Although I never lived in MN, for me that hope & heartache is what made me chose to follow & cheer for them. Arif captures both sentiments well here.

submitted 170 days ago • 0 comments

@vikings.bsky.social Just burn the boats….Sam AWOL, Hutchinson off, Jefferson off, kicker off, & O is awful. The D showed up for 3 quarters & played their butts off. No excuse guys. I thought this year was different. Another week to bounce back, & I still have hope- but doing it the hard way now.

submitted 171 days ago • 0 comments

Looking back on this year & def a mixed bag. Sad that teachers in TX haven’t had a raise since ‘19 & the loss of pay has forced me to take on a 4th job refereeing soccer- already DJ & work clock/book at athletic events- but fortunate I get to do jobs I love doing, do well, & that make a difference!🥹

submitted 176 days ago • 0 comments

Great breakdown for both sides and really keys into how this game evolved and reached its conclusion. Wonderful analysis!

submitted 191 days ago • 0 comments

Wow. This really speaks to me. Reading this at a great point of doubt- numerous ones daily- in my life. I’ve always felt that self-doubt and never thinking I arrived or was good enough was a driving force for me & a source of strength. Never thought about why others always seemed more self-aasured.

submitted 196 days ago • 0 comments

Go figure….

submitted 196 days ago • 0 comments

I did a car thing all by myself! Finally working on getting the ‘86 300ZX back as my regular Friday driver. Has been a weekly drive for last 3 yrs, but got a million alert lights & lost AC in May & when my primary vehicle went down as well, I had to put Z repairs on hold- apparently minivan > Z 🤷🏻

submitted 198 days ago • 1 comment

Started the day running clock for boys BBall 7th Grade Tourney, then drove an hr away to ref soccer games in the pouring rain- 2 games in before my final 2 were cancelled. Used the extra time to replace wheels on 2 carts with full swivel caster wheels to give our FLL Robotics Teams another table!

submitted 200 days ago • 0 comments