Blue canary in outlet by the light switch...

Whereas I am making the best of a weather induced 6hr layover in Dallas.

I picked up flowers, treats and cards for the moms of the two neighbor families we’ve been helping through Operation Metro Surge. As I try to figure out what I want to write in their cards, I’m feeling really overwhelmed reflecting again on everything they have gone through & continue to face.

Librarians by and large are just super cool people.

Every librarian when they're not at work...

I'm tech staff on today's cozy book sale and while I've anonymized specific numbers, Bluesky is presently knocking the pants off Meta by percentages of folks who are visting our site:

If you're at #LOEX 2026. I'm the one with library trading cards and red or orange shoes. Say hi!

They made me gate check my bag and there are FULLY EMPTY overhead compartments. If my bag ends up lost and I have to give my fancyass paper in travel pants I will be SALTY. *spits against the evil eye*

Personally never been happier not to have a graded course on Canvas this semester.

Is an airport crab roll in Baltimore a bad idea. Check back in 3 hours and see if I'm reevaluating my choices. In the meantime, I have a Saturday night in Norfolk, VA free. What's good for a librarian finishing her first presentation at a conference in a WHILE to do?

Omd some good news! www.instagram.com/reel/DYDImdC...

Does DHS even have enough employees on staff to saturate New York with the kind of numbers they put down in METROSUUURRRGE? I hope NYC has the tiny joy of a goon being caught on audio declaring they're never coming back to New York.

Resisting ICE Varies by city It's Minnesorta Nice And Philly Gritty We'll support you In your labor We weren't kidding We love our neighbors.* *This doggerel brought to you by the Minnesota company:

Our wedding invitations cost more per unit than my 7pg b&w conference paper print job. The hazards of leaving your hard copy in the office...

A really nice, in-depth piece from @nbcdfw.com, featuring stories of several Minnesotans who were detained by ICE.

They've never been cheap but this is ludicrously, insultingly costly. Lord Jesus Suffering Christ Almighty Mary Mother of God.

Holy shit guys. FedEx printing from a desktop is RACKET.

My noncompetetive side is showing on the back of "Minnesota hold my beer" commentary about Markwayne Mullins' proposed ICE surge in n New York's. "Whatever you need, can we help?" "Ope, just gonna send you some whistles." "What's the state bird of New York?"

If anyone thinks us Minnesotans aren’t ready today to jump into action and support New Yorkers during a surge, they’re still deeply underestimating our resolve.

This is really sad news.

The only way to win is not to play.

If you enjoy reading books, might I interest you in MINE?? Woodworking is available for just $3.99 at Apple Books from now through May 12!! You, too, can have love and joy in your life! books.apple.com/us/book/wood...

ICE abduction in Phillips West this morning 😠 iceout.org/en/reportInf...

Heck yes. 🤩

*taps the several shaving cream selling roadsigns* bsky.app/profile/k8c....

Our Southwest regional bureau is HIRING job-boards.greenhouse.io/propublica/j...

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It was a hard winter here in South Minneapolis. But now it’s Spring…

Current state of Minnesota sports Frost: winners Loons: winners Wild: winners Wolves: winners Lynx: winners Twins (until the starting pitcher leaves the game): winners

Why should people care about preserving regional cookbooks? 🕳️ In VANISHING CULTURE, Katie Livingston explains why the humble home extension cookbook should be preserved and shared for generations to come. 🎧️ Listen on the Future Knowledge #podcast futureknowledge.transistor.fm/episodes/van...

need all the non-minneapolis people to understand that tomorrow is mayday and your timeline will be flooded with photos of a strange and wonderful parade full of puppets and dancers and steampunk floats it is very important that you appreciate and repost everything you see.

We are at La Doña now! Come see us, make signs, do crafts, and enjoy a delicious Rory-themed cocktail! Soccer tournament starts at 2! LET’S GO AURORA!

A Fed unshaved Thinks he feels bristles. And then he hears Powderhorn whistles. Burma Shave

In honor of this historical tidbit: Minnesota offers Dems advice: Defund the Cops Abolish ICE Burma Shave

It’s a beautiful day out and we hope to see you at La Doña Cervecería this afternoon for our season kickoff party! 3v3 tournament, family fun and more! mnaurora.com/aurora-seaso...

Succinct.

It's Friday night and I'm watching a documentary on PBS with Mr. K8C. It's about competitive punners: K8C: oh my gosh I love these dorks. Mr. K8C: uh... K8C: okay okay shutup

tbh I don't think I have 15 loyalty shows? I grew up without TV for a good chunk of my child/young adulthood, which I think explains it. But I'll do my best: 1. Derry Girls 2. The Wire 3. MASH 4. Due South 5. Band of Brothers Someone can have my remaining 10? It's been fun reading other lists!

tbh I don't think I have 15 loyalty shows? I grew up without TV for a good chunk of my child/young adulthood, which I think explains it. But I'll do my best: 1. Derry Girls 2. The Wire 3. MASH 4. Due South 5. Band of Brothers Someone can have my remaining 10? It's been fun reading other lists!

Can one pet them #uglydogs?

Literature (Pre-Law). Business Admin (Phi Si pledge chair). Top of the Class, Nursing (dating the pledge chair).

Evanston, Bridgeport, Gurnee Mills

I did an interview with a researcher (who is actually Minnesotan) about the siege of Minneapolis. She's still looking for study participants, so don't be put off by the apparent Arizona-ness. www.genevacole.com/participate-...

pls help pay rent in minneapolis. every cent helps, literally.

Let's be so real, @michaelhobbes.bsky.social and @notalawyer.bsky.social. Angela Duckworth's research is fatally flawed without considering the data she could gather from the most relevant training camp.

Can't reply or DM. Do you know if this ginger bebe is good with dogs?

Peach Perimenopause

Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston. Shouldn't have been surprised to learn she was an ethnographer trained by Franz Boas.

Top 10 Songs, Don't Think Too Hard: (There should probably be some Lauryn Hill in there, if I do think too much..)