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The limerick packs laughs anatomical Into space that is quite economical. But the good ones I've seen So seldom are clean And the clean ones so seldom are comical.

Despite growing anti-tax sentiment and concerns over property taxes across the state, Ohio voters approved 12 of 14 library tax issues on Tuesday's ballot. A reminder that 1. people love their libraries and 2. the state cutting funding caused this. www.cleveland.com/open/2026/05...

Hancock County, Ohio, voters approved levies to keep their libraries open and operating. This ballot initiative was necessary thanks to the GOP in the state slashing how libraries are funded. PEOPLE. WANT. THEIR. LIBRARIES. They don't want genital obsessed politicians. www.wtol.com/article/news...

Ready for the #KentuckyDerby! Wearing my #BreakneckDerby game shirt and sorting postcards while I watch. Don't want to say who my pick is and jinx them...🏇🏇🏇🏇🏇🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Anyone?!

A suspected purse snatcher was rounded up after being chased through the streets of Manhattan by a mounted New York police office and his horse.

Oh my gd, the Artemis II crew doing a parody of a bad 1980s sitcom intro from in space. Source: www.instagram.com/p/DWwuHPfCZ8Z/

Fundraiser for librarian Luanne James, who stood up to her rightwing library board that demanded she remove kids books with any trace of LBGTQ+ characters or content. "I will not comply." They sacked her and cops escorted her out. She's a hero. This banned author just donated.

On Thursday I took a road trip to Pittsburgh, PA to play the game Breakneck Derby Classic with the designer of the game himself! It was a ton of fun & I ended up buying a second, deluxe copy of the game. It is now my favorite of my horse race board game collection so far (15 games and counting! 😀).

A group of wolves is called a pack. A group of fascists is called a CPAC.

Library director Luanne James. Hero.

This seems like a good reminder.

I know I sound crazy but instead of spending a billion dollars in a day to kill people in another country we should try spending a billion dollars in a day to help people in this country.

I can't think of a better way to celebrate Black History Month & Women's History Month than to share this story. Sylvia Bishop knew what she wanted to do: train racehorses. And she was not going to let others' opinions about race or gender stop her. www.americasbestracing.net/the-sport/20...

I can’t stop thinking about the state of the union… youtu.be/KK6e4sHDLRE

Maybe we misunderstood Trump and he meant BORED of Peace.

in honor of a certain surgeon general nominee’s hearing today, here is the story of (among other things) the time I tried to take her advice about milk www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

Heidi Pitre, a Kansas City illustrator, only gets one shot to turn old library checkout cards into tiny works of art. Read about what inspired her to start this project and learn about her process and challenges at kclibrary.org/news. (1/2)

Yes thank you I request a refresh of this hashtag

This is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. www.jta.org/2026/01/30/u...

2026’s official slogan is “It gets worse.”

Along with Lenny Shulman, Avalyn is helping us launch Racing Royalty with her book on Holy Bull, which gives you an inside look at the career of this Hall of Famer. Her newest title is available for pre-order, & yes, you can use the discount code on pre-orders! www.kentuckypress.com/978198590424...

Please, please watch and listen and PAY ATTENTION. THIS is exactly what Democrats are standing up against. And EXACTLY what Republicans are forcing on ALL OF US.

John Cleary, shot in the chest by National Guardsmen on May 4, has passed away at age 74. He was a 19-year-old architecture student in 1970 when he was shot and critically wounded.

Wildlife photos I shot on a recent hike in a local park. I love Great Blue Herons, and this guy just loved posing for us for the longest time! The red-bellied woodpecker was a lucky quick capture as it hopped up the tree trunk.

Had a great time seeing @susanorlean.bsky.social and @connieschultz.bsky.social at Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma Snow yesterday! Two of my favorite women in conversation together, fabulous and funny!

THEY ARE STEALING YOUR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS LITTLE BY LITTLE.

A powerful visual.

Shout out to the top 5 kings in the world, Martin Luther, Larry, Don, Stephen and Americans don't have a motherfuckin'.

Some of my favorite shots from the 2025 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair. #hotairballoons

If you're in Green County, Ohio, you'll have a levy on your November ballot to help continue funding the library. It is crucial to get "yes" here or else there will be tremendous cuts. Your state is failing libraries. www.daytondailynews.com/local/greene...

Let me repeat: My child is not a problem to be solved. He's a whole human who deserves a dignified life, period. My child is not a problem to be solved. He's a whole human who deserves a dignified life, period.

So here's the deal. My birthday is in 10 days, and every year, I try to do something meaningful in the lead up. But to say I've been less inspired this year would be an understatement. Not doing anything would feel bad, though, so I'm going to do something and I'd love your help.

I filled out the forms. 2 of my books were stolen. Plus 4 of my deceased Dad's scientific papers! Unclear if the latter theft will get me any money. I'm not holding my breath. $3000 per stolen work, purportedly. We'll see if Anthropic (not Open AI) indeed pays up. I'm skeptical.

First #SMPSpree Fall Hiking Spree hike of the year, Bluebird Trail at Liberty Park. We had phenomenal weather and a cheerful knowledgeable park ranger guide. #summitmetroparks

Looking forward to reading & recommending this new fun fall YA romance! Enjoyed chatting with author @mistywilsonwrites.bsky.social at her book release at #thelearnedowlbookshop

Happy 100 years, Thistledown! I'm glad you still have live racing, please keep it going. www.cleveland.com/entertainmen...

My black-eyed Susans are blooming!

Once Upon a Forest Susan van den Munckhof Trail Camera Wildlife Photography

If you want to read a new book coming out but don't want to buy it, a great thing you can do is ask your local library to order it. The more requests they get, the more likely they are to acquire it and then lots of people will get to read it who othewise wouldn't.

“Do something nice for yourself” OK, I’ll watch this video of corgis wearing life jackets floating down a stream in corgi shaped rubber rings on a loop.

Woohoo!! Horsey book mail! Thank you @thesirbarton.bsky.social for reminding me of the @kentuckypress.bsky.social warehouse sale! Happy birthday and Merry Christmas to me! Filling in gaps in my racing book collection is always fun, especially when saving money. 📚🏇

It's National Postcard Week! 🎉 I've signed, addressed, stamped & mailed out 80+ postcards to the list of registered participants plus a few friends I know who like postcards. Everyone loves surprises in their mailbox! Send a postcard to someone this week and send a smile through the mail! #postcards

Announcing the four 2025 Buckeye Teen Book Award nominees! Divine Rivals by #RebeccaRoss @wednesdaybooks.bsky.social