NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day. n.pr/47nGDK8

youtu.be/gLz5PX1GvpA?... Columbus was no hero. Quyanaaqpak for recognizing, respecting, and remembering the #IndigenousPeoples lost.

It's been a while since I've made a cardigan. I finished this one in time for the arrival of cooler weather (c'mon, autumn!). It's black, white, orange, melon, and pink. #crochet #crochetersofbluesky

... and I share blankets and cardigans (that I've MADE) with folks who might find my world a bit chilly. So yeah, I DO consider myself a rather accommodating hostess. Get ready to hunker down and hibernate, people. #perimenopause #menopause #postmenopause #IndigenousDNA #AlaskaNative

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎 Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org #BeThere 👍

What's one of your favorite read alouds? #schoollibrarian #EduSky #booksbooksbooks

It's a #BookshelfHack that puts my mind and blood pressure at ease. #schoollibrarian #poolnoodle #bookbumpers

Five-thirty on Saturday morning, and Tish-Tish wants me to read a little faster so I can get to the part where I close the book and put it down to pet her. #ReadingWithPets #booksky #schoollibrarian

Rest in peace, dear Jane. May all the animals in Heaven sing you home.

Kansas Republican lawmakers are circulating a petition for a special session to redistrict. The goal is to defeat the state's only Democrat in Congress. (via @kcur.org)

“Siri, zoom in.” @calltoactivism.bsky.social

Hours away from a government shutdown, and I just watched the "warrior ethos" speeches performed by the incompetent drunk and the military-service-dodging ick. Stormin' Norman and Colin Powell are rolling in their graves.

Have you ever been doxed/doxxed online? I was recently by a person named Sam Shoemate (@samosaur over on X). Here's my response to him, his audience, and any other interested parties. Stand up to bullies. youtu.be/ytTu561lo4c?... #firstamendment #freedomeofspeech #edusky

Lotta parents out here giving the old “we took Disney plus upstate to a farm where it’ll be happier” speech this week

#CatsOfBluesky It's #Caturday, and Tish-Tish got me up early!

I did a thing! Thank you, Walgreens pharmacy! (Eff off, WormBrain.) #COVIDBooster2025

Ugh, I need ##autumn, #fall to arrive! #genX

Dear Daughter is safe at home, but her student athletes are on campus under lockdown with POSSIBLY an active shooter. BCU is one of several historically Black colleges and universities that have received threats of violence today. Other campuses received bomb threats. #BethuneCookman

#September11, 2025 #sunrise

Psst: I'm #WOKEY.

After a morning of chores and nine months of #separation, I can tell you, it's true: when YOU'RE the "honey" on the honey-do list, that sh** gets d-o-n-e. #GenX

It's #pictureday! #blueskyeducators

LOVED the bonus scene after the credits of season 3, episode 8 of #StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds!

A little over 100 years ago Warren Harding died...a couple of weeks after visiting Alaska. If we get this lucky again, you Lower 48 bitches can never charge us extra shipping again.

My Tish-Tish is such a good #crochet supervisor! #cats #blackcats

Symbolism certainly can change over time. I remember when flags at half-staff DIDN'T mean that more children had been shot to death at school. #IRememberWhen #America

It's time to put up #September #schoollibrary #bulletinboards! We'll celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, learn helpful library vocabulary, and reflect upon 9/11. #BlueSkyLibrarian

That's my governor!

The internet forgets. You don’t have to. 📥 Use the Wayback Machine’s Save Page Now tool to capture and preserve the sites you care about. 🕰️ Try it here ➡️ web.archive.org/save #Wayback1T #WaybackMachine @Archive.org

Every other week, Queen needs a nice bath, scrub, and rinse. Yes, my truck is named "Queen." What did you name your ride? #weekend #NameYourCar

#BookFairy alert! My readers will LOVE these!

Rest in peace, Terence Stamp. youtu.be/CjSix58CXQQ?...

Happy #Friday! #Alaska friends and family, hang in there. I know you'll be rocking your blue and yellow gear and doing what you can to encourage the wildlife population to tour Rich/Elm en masse.

@kyivindependent.com Fairbanks, Alaska tonight!

Happy #FirstDayOfSchool! Families, now that my colleagues and I have your kiddos all day, do us a favor and make sure you attend some MUSIC FESTIVALS (wink) whenever you can! #edusky

Baking back-to-school cookies for colleagues tonight! We need all the fuel we can get. #baking #cookies #GenX

I don't know who will be presenting professional development content in my library today, but it's ready for them and our other guests! #schoollibrarianlife

That's the sound of mandated training videos for educators. Nine, for my district. #EduBluesky

#IAmTishTish, and oui, I'd rather be in #Paris. #BlueskyCats #blackcatsofBluesky

Sunday morning. Students arrive on Wednesday to kick off my thirtieth year of teaching. Yes, of course, that's why they're returning to school, to help me celebrate this milestone! No Sunday scaries here, just coffee, crochet, and cuddling with pets. Have a lovely Sunday, friends. #blueskyeducators

Apparently, the heat index of 109 degrees is when the Amazon delivery driver hits his or her "nope" threshold. #apartmentliving #KansasSummer2025

Decided to get rid of the robe I've had (and rarely worn since peri-menopause began) for fourteen+ years. The hook on my closet wall is now the perfect spot where my bra can breathe, my seasonal purse can hang, & I can keep a cardigan within reach once cooler weather prevails. We don't NEED robes.

#EduSky As summer break comes to an end and I return to work, it's time to blog. #schoollibrarian #educator lmnoptolms.blogspot.com/2025/08/summ...

#BackToSchool tomorrow, so #mani today! #schoollibrarian

Eight days until I'm back to school and preparing to share my love of books, storytelling, facts, and helpful information with students K-5! Thanks so much for your help, #bookfairies! #ClearTheList linktr.ee/mkoweluksomm...