Chicago social studies teacher (Civics and AP US Government) and comic book writer. Indie stuff you haven't read yet (HAPPINESS IS A WARM BUN, THE KOBOLD'S CLAIM), but I bet you'd like! Ask me about my Haymarket graphic novel. https://linktr.ee/paulaxelhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mz22jcj6o22nThis is heartbreaking. O captain! My captain!29 Oct 2026 19:59 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz22jcj6o22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mxzmz3alp22hRemember class, two Zacharias equal one Scaramucci.16 Oct 2026 22:32 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxzmz3alp22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mwe2fg6uns2hThe city has been talking about converting underused office buildings into affordable housing. Why not use one of them as a shelter and community center for the homeless, where they can also receive services and aid? [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Sep 2026 15:08 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwe2fg6uns2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mw6z6pfru22hHow far we have fallen from "L'État, c'est moi." [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Sep 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw6z6pfru22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mvsidirk4k2h [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Sep 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvsidirk4k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mvnkrqw54s2hI don't know. If I were Sibylle and I got that gift for my wedding, I'd be pretty damn offended. [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Sep 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnkrqw54s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3muuhdm35uk26Honestly, given what we know about Michael B. Jordan, I would not put it past him to sub in on a random Tuesday at Hollywood Horror Nights.06 Sep 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3muuhdm35uk26https://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3muphgxrrpc2hNo surprise here. Formative years spent in NW Chicagoland and southern Wisconsin. [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Sep 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3muphgxrrpc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mumkqtw3ys2hHow is this news? This is how genetics works, last I checked. It would be more newsworthy if Sean's son WASN'T John's grandson. Also, this headline is really awkwardly written. Why not, "Sean Lennon, son of former Beatle John, welcomes son" or something like that? [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Sep 2026 13:32 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumkqtw3ys2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mumgval7h22h [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Sep 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumgval7h22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mud474jutc2kLong ago, when the other place was good and true, I received on of the greatest compliments of my life.30 Aug 2026 19:17 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mud474jutc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mu33zheuuk2hFire the Grim Reaper.27 Aug 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu33zheuuk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mtyu74bsck2hIf Wally's is smart, they're putting out an announcement saying they will open a location in any state, regardless of political leanings. [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Aug 2026 17:27 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyu74bsck2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mtype4njbc2hOne of my core memories is being in the audience for the original run of Spamalot in Chicago. Hank Azaria, David Hyde-Pierce...and an incandescent Tim Curry. That play redefined musicals for me, was one of the top five hardest times I have ever laughed, and is something I will cherish forever. Z'L https://static.klipy.com/ii/a15b48460c436e1e92c85ffc680932cc/bf/d6/IJjp1eJL.gif?hh=498&ww=498&mp4=E5YTphaVlrrMmKma&webm=7f7NXCZ9IfUG8ihEYXp26 Aug 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtype4njbc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mtyooszczs2hFuuuuuck, this week just sucks.26 Aug 2026 15:49 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyooszczs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mtwitqf3as2hIf there was ever a thing as universal human sainthood, Dolly'd probably come the closest. May her memory be a blessing.25 Aug 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwitqf3as2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mthcmdc7gk2gWidespread contaminated food + increasing grocery prices. Great combo. It's the sort of stuff that sharpens the National Razor.19 Aug 2026 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthcmdc7gk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3msu73ng7fs2mJust saw Iceboy! at the Goodman. No surprise it got three extensions - hilarious! If you get the chance to see it, GO!12 Aug 2026 03:34 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3msu73ng7fs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mry46hc5hk2vWife: We only put safety devices over our eyes. Thea: Cucumber slices aren't safety devices. Me: You are technically correct - the best kind of correct! #bureaucrat31 Jul 2026 23:27 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mry46hc5hk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mrqcsyx3ws2uJust got home from the hospital, after donating a kidney to my dad. We're both fine and resting as comfortably as possible.28 Jul 2026 21:05 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrqcsyx3ws2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqskfwsbu22bFinal hours begins now! [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Jul 2026 01:01 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqskfwsbu22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqs6vqivik2qYou've got 4 hours to get in on some sword-swinging, redcoat-wrecking, powdered wig-pummeling action! The New Amsterdam Game returns with Gooseberry's Counterfeit Caper! On #backerkit now. #indiecomics16 Jul 2026 21:35 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqs6vqivik2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqrgheeph22oWe made our goal, and you have 12 hours to get in your pre-order for this awesome comic! #indiecomics [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Jul 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrgheeph22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqrap2iuis2sMan, this air quality is no joke. You definitely smell it outside, and I'm even feeling the effects (I usually don't). Be safe out there today, people.16 Jul 2026 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrap2iuis2shttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqq7x465d22zWe did it! Made our goal! There are 23 hours left, so if you want to nab yourself a copy, now's the time to do it! [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Jul 2026 02:48 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqq7x465d22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqp226lnsk2y$885 to raise in 35 hours. Can we do it? Only with your help. Do you like masked swordsman and witty banter? Do you like American history? What are you waiting for?15 Jul 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqp226lnsk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/paulaxel.bsky.social/post/3mqoweffkgs2ePre-op day for my upcoming surgery (donating a kidney to dad). Can't believe it's almost here.15 Jul 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:v36tedv3qlfgikp73api5xf7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoweffkgs2e