My daily struggle

I’ve been putting limits on the amount of time I spend on social media and weird how I’m suddenly getting through more books on my TBR list. ohwherewillwegoadventuresthroughbooks.wordpress.com/2026/05/17/f...

The Taoiseach described the Great Famine as the most traumatic event in Ireland's recorded history at the 19th National Famine Commemoration in Portumna, Co Galway

All this discussion about citations whether in academia or the law… as pointed out below you don’t cite things you can’t confirm. Like how dumb are these dudes that think having to fact check is the end of the world? It’s the base of it my guys.

I accidentally used the word incisors the other day when I meant molars when talking to someone the other day and I still feel the urge to find them and tell them I needed to correct myself.

I’d rather read text than watch a video for information. I get the information quicker and retain it better.

Last summer we were at an event where they were grilling and there were propane tanks. Wind took the tent, wiped out the active grill and almost fell on a kid. It was not good.

Has anyone seen good media coverage of this? One of the survivors testified that she was abused during Epstein’s year under house arrest. That deserves full airing.

We've removed major hurdles to building affordable housing —  a move that will get homes up nearly 2 years faster. We’re in a race to tackle our housing crisis, because working New Yorkers can't afford to wait.

John Oliver on the Supreme Court: "It was a 6-3 decision in the case of White People vs. Everybody — and you’ll never guess who they ruled in favor of”

73% of mothers with kids under 18 are in the workforce. More than flowers or brunch, working moms need: -Paid family leave -Equal pay -Universal childcare -Universal healthcare (But get your mom flowers, too)

People who lack the courage to do the right thing get nasty when questioned by people who have the courage they wish they had. Buckle up and keep telling them they’re wrong.

Icelandic authorities just rerouted a planned hot water pipeline so as not to disturb an elf hill.

Good morning ☕️

Good people, Story of a Murder has been nominated for a Fingerprint Award for True Crime Book of the Year, but it requires YOUR VOTE to win! (Please 🙏) www.capitalcrime.org/fingerprint-...

The Guardian analyzed ICE records from January-August 2025, as advocates say the family-separation crisis will lead to generational trauma

America is full of really good people. Dr. Steve Kornfeld, a retired oncologist from Oregon, stepped in to care for fellow passengers suspected of having hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship when the ship’s doctor became incapacitated.

How do you explain Red Dress Day to children? Indigenous educator @carolynroberts.bsky.social tells @jeyantvo.bsky.social how her book, “Tess’s Red Dress,” offers a gentle way to talk about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two‑Spirit people. At 8pm | Producer: Preeti Bhuyan

Lancet predicts 14M more deaths in the next 4 years. That includes almost half a million children under the age of 5. www.thelancet.com/article/S014...

"Rejecting narratives that blame victims’ poverty or trauma, Black dissects police files, coroners’ reports, and court records to uncover a harsh historical reality: The evidence of settler violence has been hiding in plain sight."

I didn’t read this until a few years ago and it still sits with me.

Also really loved the most recent audiobook I finished: ohwherewillwegoadventuresthroughbooks.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/t...

Excited for the upcoming release of one of my favorite authors! ohwherewillwegoadventuresthroughbooks.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/t...

"Ex-Infowars employees speak out on Alex Jones!" No. Shut up. I'm not listening to you. You were happy to enable his evil ass while he kept your bills paid, your condemnation of him now is meaningless. Leave, coward.

Okay, I’m putting myself on a book buying ban. Preorders don’t count. Neither do books apart of a series I already own. Special editions also don’t count. Also ebooks definitely don’t count. Neither do any books with pages. Or any books with words. I totally got this.

A blessed Beltane to you all! May your summer be full of warmth and growth and may you be fairly compensated for your labour. Up the May!

1/ COVER REVEAL 🧵 I'm thrilled to share the US and UK covers for SLEUTH-HOUND: THE CASE OF THE REAL SHERLOCK HOLMES, the untold story of Dr. Joseph Bell—the Victorian surgeon who inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to create the world's greatest detective. Pre-order here: shorturl.at/fdGnV

I read so much nonfiction that I love. Immediate pre-order for @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social books. Nonfiction can be so well written, so easily accessible, and engaging.

Glad someone is calling this out. Framing is important. If millions of people are going to continue to struggle with food insecurity and potentially lose all aid to assist with food costs, let’s lead with that and not hot chicken.

Congratulations to @maddypelling.bsky.social who has launched her gripping book, Hoax today! I devoured this book in one weekend. 😍

I probably wouldn’t have made it through birth or childhood illness. If I made it and my labor was anything like my one for my kiddo, probably would have died in childbirth.

I wish you many books and many hours of time to read them and less stress in your days ✨

This is what drives me up a wall. They all caved and stuck their heads in the sand (and raked in their lobbyist money). They had the momentum to change. Do Nothing Dems really fits the last few years.

In 1998, a court decided that a woman's denim jeans meant she must have consented to being raped. This horrifying ruling inspired Denim Day, a day for sexual violence awareness and solidarity with survivors.

It's a shame that "defend your culture" always means "hate strangers different from you" and never "enact anti-pollution laws so that you can go fishing with your grandkids the way your grandpa taught you."

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According to @massshootingtrk.bsky.social there have been 151 mass shootings (defined as at least 4 people getting shot) in the US so far this year and 0 days since the last one. www.massshootingtracker.site

Everyone immediately assuming that an attempt on the President is staged is probably not a sign of a healthy democracy.

If we ever go to a formal dinner and shots are fired, I don't care if we have on make-up and gowns, get in the car, bitch. We're going to Popeye's

Normal people have absolutely had enough and they are starting to cook lmao

My dad gifted me this set… but I don’t know if he took it when my parents separated. This is the LOTR I grew up on.

I already investigate fraud… how do I investigate this kind of fraud.

Fascists and Nazis hate history, and historians; but understand the power of history. Thats why, across the world, they work so hard to control HOW we tell stories about the past, to drive out diverse critical voices and perspectives, to ensure a narrative that makes them look good.

Emails released on Monday by California’s attorney general show Amazon allegedly colluding with other companies to raise the prices of pet treats, khaki pants, eyedrops and other products sold online

"Independent bookstores make quiet comeback as big chains dominate retail" "About 422 indie bookshops opened in 2025, up 31%, defying predictions of retail consolidation"

Damn. 😕🇺🇸

Mamdani: "What are we fighting for?. When you look back at the history books of our party, 100 years ago we had a very clear vision of what we were fighting for. It's sad that for too many Americans, when they want to look for ambition in the Democratic Party, then have to turn to a history book."