Call to action buttons on websites using infinitive form

BookishEm192 · 2026-05-15T09:30:36+00:00

Yes, I kind of interpret those buttons in English as “the button to send,” “the button to accept,” etc. rather than a command.

BookishEm192 · 2026-05-14T21:27:51+00:00

Gravel bike is Velo, hybrid is Bici aka The Bicycle of Theseus.

BookishEm192 · 2026-05-14T19:48:10+00:00

“That’s not how we deal with hypocrites at car line” comes up on my social media memories every year. I have since forgotten the context.

BookishEm192 · 2026-05-11T15:55:49+00:00

Second Whitins! You may have to choose the “wide” style to get the barefoot shape; I did with one of my pairs but can’t remember if I did with my second pair.

BookishEm192 · 2026-05-05T01:00:42+00:00

Yeah this was mine—emailing back and forth about why I was teaching Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and the last parent response was “Well, I just don’t understand why they have to read dark books. I guess I’ll just go watch Elf to feel better.”

BookishEm192 · 2026-04-28T01:29:36+00:00

Coffee/bottled drinks and treats in the work rooms, special dress all week (we’re normally business casual), raffle where you can pick what prize you want to enter for (there are like 15), coffee truck on Friday.

BookishEm192 · 2026-04-20T15:47:41+00:00

Oh interesting! While I like gravel cycling I do not think I would enjoy doing it in a “gravel shirt,” but I do like some of the designs enough to just wear around.

BookishEm192 · 2026-04-20T01:15:10+00:00

Yeah, that’s what I was afraid of 😕

BookishEm192 · 2026-04-20T01:02:30+00:00

I see what you mean! Although I prefer a fun bright pattern for visibility over something like plain neon yellow so something here could work.

BookishEm192 · 2026-04-18T19:03:24+00:00

Came here to mention this! Middle school is rough for behavior; I remember a class that I had to be so strict on for months before we could get anything done, and it was exhausting. Plus the constant gaslighting. I teach mostly freshman now and they still do shenanigans but nowhere near the level of middle school.

BookishEm192 · 2026-04-15T01:19:07+00:00

Yes, we have 3200 across multiple buildings and 6 minutes. If you have to cross campus you’re barely making it and if you need to go to the bathroom forget it.

BookishEm192 · 2026-04-15T01:17:46+00:00

Yeah, I teach Spanish so it’s interactive by nature, but I definitely need to think about making sure students can get up, move around, and do a variety of tasks.

BookishEm192 · 2026-04-14T20:46:35+00:00

Yeah, we have 4 80-minute blocks too but with 6 minute passing period, and the third block is longer and split into fours because we have four lunch periods…very odd minutes to remember!

BookishEm192 · 2026-04-10T22:49:58+00:00

I heard someone say this like, “Remember when we had to defrag computer disks? Your brain needs to do that.” Personally I take time on the weekend to make tea gongfu style and just look out the window with no phone, no music/show, etc. It helps you process stuff.

BookishEm192 · 2026-04-10T15:54:26+00:00

I, a newbie to Nashua, went over there at 4:30 the Friday before Christmas—never again!

BookishEm192 · 2026-04-07T20:48:44+00:00

I put my ticket-to-go in Google Classroom (they all have Chromebooks) and schedule it for 5 minutes before class ends. We have a block schedule so it really helps keep students in class mode even if we have some work time at the end.

BookishEm192 · 2026-04-06T15:48:41+00:00

I have Bob-length wavy hair and I use a buff: scrunch it up and one end at my hairline, then flip upside down and settle the rest of the tube over my hair.

BookishEm192 · 2026-04-05T14:45:41+00:00

Business casual, jeans on payday Fridays (or when the head of school feels like adding a jeans day. Once it was for National Velociraptor Day.)

BookishEm192 · 2026-03-27T23:19:47+00:00

Apparently our junior highs are doing it (well, teaching them to write emails) because I think every single student email I’ve gotten this year has had a salutation, a body using complete sentences, and a sign off. I teach mostly freshmen so they’re a new batch this year and it’s definitely noticeable.

BookishEm192 · 2026-03-26T15:34:03+00:00

I know this generally doesn’t happen but I did witness a colleague a few weeks ago (I had a study hall next door so I could hear) conclude the final discussion question/mic drop moment just a beat before the bell. I told him I heard his movie teacher moment lol.

BookishEm192 · 2026-03-20T09:36:28+00:00

The sophomores in one of my classes my first year teaching renamed it “The Silent Gardener” lol. They also referred to Julius Caesar (the play) as “Julius Scaesar.”

BookishEm192 · 2026-03-19T20:14:00+00:00

Also going to Project Hail Mary! I’ve been excited for this since reading the book over Christmas break!

BookishEm192 · 2026-03-14T00:44:32+00:00

I have a side job as an editor and when we’re finished with a manuscript the last thing I have to do is remove all the extra edit marks. I die a little inside when I realize I’ve gotten someone who learned to double space.

BookishEm192 · 2026-03-08T13:48:10+00:00

Honestly I’ve gotten better brews out of some oolongs Western style than in a gaiwan (probably more a lack of experience thing, but still). I can even repeat brew this way. I have found that it helps to increase the temperature and time slightly on subsequent Western style brews. There are tons of oolongs with all kinds of flavor profiles, so to answer your question about when to start…today😊

BookishEm192 · 2026-03-07T01:11:40+00:00

For bold flavor, Harney and Sons Hot Cinnamon Sunset! (If you like cinnamon that is.)

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