Melody Bodette

Once woke up to see an ermine poking it’s head around the chimney of a cabin I was staying in. I’m lucky I survived.

National Park Service @NatlParkService

Did you know if you hold an ermine up to your ear, you can hear what it’s like to be attacked by an ermine? https://t.co/CS20M9XDjh

Can school legally block access to accessibility settings on chromebooks? Seems like something students should be able to use. Anyone in #vted know?

I’m ready to stop the daylight saving madness. https://t.co/tUInB3OMeL

RT @dog_rates: This is Teddy. He decided a while ago to simply stop having any thoughts. Has never been happier. 13/10 https://t.co/fzb0SXv…

RT @JaneLindholm: Job alert! Want to answer questions from kids like, "What's the point of dinosaurs?" And "Why are some people bullies?" A…

RT @MeCookieMonster: There is more to life than cookies, but cookies are still big part of it.

In October 2021, I tried to schedule a physical with my PCP. They gave me a February 2022 appointment. A week before they canceled and moved it to August. Today they called & tried to reschedule me for April 2023. Things are not going well with health care in #vt

I'm thrilled to have these out in the world today! They've been living in our hopes and dreams since spring 2020.

Penguin Kids @penguinkids

Happy #BookBirthday to 2 new BUT WHY titles by @JaneLindholm & @MelodyBodette, illus. by @neilswaab! This new illustrated nonfiction series for kids 8-10 from the creators of the popular podcast But Why answers all their most curious questions. Learn more: https://t.co/6POmvFurLS https://t.co/5CFKi8TGYR

RT @vermontpublic: VPR and Vermont PBS are now Vermont Public. We’ve come together to create an open community for all Vermonters. We're on…

RT @ButWhyKids: Come celebrate with us! In-person and online events coming up in July! https://t.co/SNLakvHyDF

She did it!!!

The New York Times @nytimes

Breaking News: Harini Logan, 14, won the 2022 Scripps National #SpellingBee after the competition headed to an unprecedented spell-off. She correctly spelled 21 words in 90 seconds. https://t.co/6cPy9YNee5

All of these spellers are amazing, but I’m rooting for Harini! I interviewed her for @ButWhyKids a few years ago and she’s so impressive.

The New York Times @nytimes

Harini Logan, 14, is back in the game! In another dramatic reinstatement at the #SpellingBee, the judges did a deep dive into Harini’s word, pullulation, and determined that her answer could be considered correct. There are four contestants left. https://t.co/LOqV4mplzt

RT @Yankees: Access to a gun triples the risk of death by suicide.

RT @Yankees: Firearms were the leading cause of death for American children and teens in 2020.

Some thoughts from Mitch this morning.

Vermont Public @vermontpublic

VPR Morning Edition host Mitch Wertlieb reflects on yesterday's school shooting in Texas https://t.co/A74Vfg0Rog https://t.co/Hm72zayfwa

We make this podcast for kids at a 4th grade level. Our hearts are broken at the loss of 4th grade students and their teachers in Texas, and all the students lost before them.

But Why Podcast @ButWhyKids

This special episode for parents has suggestions for talking to your kids about violence in the news. We created this episode at the very beginning of our podcast, in 2016, knowing it becomes relevant all too often. https://t.co/ywRUXlwibm