Tim Stahmer

@timstahmer
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Educator. Blogger. Learner. Geek. Photographer.

You might catch me at the old bird place, popcorn in hand, watching the dumpster fire.

Bloghttps://www.assortedstuff.com
Photographyhttps://timstahmer.smugmug.com
Twitter (for now)https://www.twitter.com/timstahmer
LocationNorthern Virginia, USA
Tim StahmerOct 26, 2024

From Charlie Pierce: Welcome To The Trump Economy

We would be far better off if more people understood the real history behind the crap this guy is spewing.

https://link.esquire.com/view/5be0cda9bec7c31688356c2am5xhm.c6z/6f9c163b

Tim StahmerOct 23, 2024

Photo Post - Costa Rica

For someone who has never been much of a wildlife photographer, I did pretty well.

https://www.assortedstuff.com/photo-post-costa-rica/

Photo Post – Costa Rica

Earlier this month I got to spend nine wonderful days running around Costa Rica on a photo workshop. And, since I have had very little experience with wildlife/bird photography (and the country has…

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Tim StahmerSep 26, 2024
Ballot came yesterday. Ballot sent today. Office of Elections will let me know when it arrives and is counted. Easy. Secure. Still plenty of time to vote early and by mail, Virginia!
Show threadTim StahmerSep 25, 2024
If you live in Virginia, the election has begun! It’s not too late to register and request an absentee ballot, no excuse required. Everyone in the country should have the option to vote early and by mail.
Tim StahmerSep 25, 2024
Ballots have arrived! Will be marked and in the mail by tomorrow. So excited to do my small part to make President Harris and VP Walz happen!
Tim StahmerSep 23, 2024

The Indifferent Voter

The election is not determined by people who can't make a choice. It's all about indifference.

https://www.assortedstuff.com/the-indifferent-voter/

The Indifferent Voter

For the past six weeks or so, I’ve been pretty hopeful about the upcoming election. Maybe even optimistic. When it comes to politics, it’s not a feeling I’ve had in a long time.

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Tim StahmerSep 1, 2024
Between 5 and midnight yesterday, I got 18 fundraising "quick notes" from various Democratic candidates or organizations. Hope no one was disappointed that I wasn't glued to my email on a Saturday night.
Tim StahmerAug 28, 2024

Banning Technology Is Easier Than Coping With It

Helping kids deal with the emotional and psychological issues that come from social media and creating learning experiences that actually prepare them for the future is hard, expensive work.

Banning the technology is much easier, so let’s do that.

https://www.assortedstuff.com/banning-technology-is-easier-than-coping-with-it/

Banning Technology Is Easier Than Coping With It

The new school year is underway here in the overly-large school district. And just as in many other areas of the country, our administrators are planning to ban students from using smartphones duri…

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Tim StahmerAug 19, 2024

Photo Post – Odds and Ends

Today is World Photography Day. A date likely selected by an industry trade organization as a way to sell more camera gear.

But that doesn’t matter. I really don’t need an excuse to inflict more of my photographs on the internet.

https://www.assortedstuff.com/photo-post-odds-and-ends/

Photo Post – Odds and Ends

Today is World Photography Day. A date likely selected by an industry trade organization as a way to sell more camera gear. But that doesn’t matter. I really don’t need an excuse to inflict more of…

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Tim StahmerJul 26, 2024

Is Math Real?

That’s not just an intriguing question, it’s also the title of a very interesting book. I highly recommend it for anyone with an interest in math.

But I also think it would be good for those of you who say you are not a “math person”. Offering a little insight into why school soured you on the subject.

https://www.assortedstuff.com/is-math-real/

Is Math Real?

That’s not just an intriguing question, it’s also the title of a very interesting book. I highly recommend it for anyone with an interest in math. But I also think it would be good for those of you…

Assorted Stuff