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Grabbed a couple of books at a church-run thrift store. Not shown: Crystal candy dish, metal decorative tray, lots of vintage buttons from another shop

One of my favorite birds that's not found in my area

*sigh* I tried to like this one but am realizing it's just not for me. There are some funny quips and the premise was really interesting, but found it all a bit too irreverent and hard to follow. DNF at 78% listened to. #booksky #fantasyreader

Saving so I don't forget (and don't forget to tell my buddy, Tay!)

Part 2 of 2: What's on my Kobo and @libro.fm TBR?

What's on my Kobo and @libro.fm TBR? 30 books, apparently. (1/2)

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (But make it queer/trans for Pride Month!) 4. Glitterland by @alexishall.bsky.social #booksky #readqueerbooks

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You want to see Norway men’s national football team’s official photo for World Cup 2026 www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

It doesn’t look that fancy, but this is a very fancy salad because I grew everything in it

Decided to re-sign up for Kindle Unlimited and take full advantage of the three months free thing. Will cancel it right before I gotta pay. Have any books I have to check out in this period?

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (But make it queer/trans for Pride Month!) 3. All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown #booksky #readqueerbooks

Let me draw your cat, dog, small pet or original animal character for $15 USD each. Available at my ko-fi shop: ko-fi.com/rookdraws/co... See gallery for more examples. DM me with any questions. Please repost for visibility. 💕

Anyone else gagging at the thought of the bathroom scene in 4k?

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (But make it queer/trans for Pride Month!) 2. In One Person by John Irving #booksky

I totally forgot to add, you know, actual text to my last post. So, uh, go back and read it on my feed? #booksky #readqueerbooks

Join me! Leese on Lit is my Instagram focused on books. It’s just a couple of us so far, mostly folks I know in real life.

This is Maple. She closes her eyes while enjoying ice cream in order to really savor the moment. Also believes it prevents brain freeze. Just can't prove it yet. 12/10 (TT: maplethechocolatesausage)

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. (But make it queer/trans for Pride Month!) 1. The House in the Cerulean Sea, TJ Klune #booksky #readqueerbooks

Feb book review part 3, because I am having trouble counting to 4 this morning.

Feb reads part 2

February book roundup, pt 1 of 2

They lured us in with the butts! Turns out, #HeatedRivalry is a tearjerker.

I have to say it. The Heated Rivalry books are solidly okay. Not earth-shattering by any means. 4.25 stars for me for books 1-3. The show, though, amazingggg.

There is a post circulating on Bluesky encouraging the moving of a frozen turkey straight into a pot of hot oil. We are combating this misinformation the best way we know how - through the power of dance music.

One of my favourite images of a Grey Seal this year. The ocean water is crashing in the background against a small rocky outcropping far out in the bay. Bay of Fundy, #NewBrunswick, Canada September 2025 📸 #mammals #marinelife #seal #nature #wildlife #photography #Nikon #Z9 #Nikkor800pf

Fun fact: There are more planes in the ocean than there are submarines in the sky.

I forgot entirely to draft up blog posts for this coming week. What should I write about? #blogger

Spending my afternoon cleaning up my office (well, parts of it), flipping through old journals, listening to a mix of chill folk and rock songs, and blogging. What I’m not doing: laundry.

My day…but then I got hugs and pet my cats and Matt surprised me with churros in dulce de leche

Which series by @booksbydlwhite.com should I start? Kobo Plus availability of audio a bonus

Yes..this is a marketing email but appreciate that they put the effort into making our Muslim friends feel included and acknowledged.

Hey Friends, there's a starter pack for all the #altgov account. Follow at your leisure!

Depression is unpredictable: Isolation, poor hygiene, overeating or not eating at all, constant fatigue, irritability, memory issues, feeling numb, struggling to make decisions, loss of interest in hobbies, & unexplained aches. It’s more than sadness; it’s a daily battle that many fight silently. 🙏🏽

Love this line from A Love Song for Ricki Wilde from @tiawilliams.bsky.social ”Richard Wilde, Senior, an impeccably suited gentleman who was not a debauched megachurch pastor, but looked like one”

Long address is in my profile. See you there!

Am I very rare in not really listening to music? I’ll hear songs on Reels or a commercial but I rarely ask out music unless I’m in the car with my kid or need to focus at work.

Pinks and reds cross stitch sampler was re-started today after I realized just how much the slightly off one I did originally got to me.

I wish I had liked the message when I saw it, but want to thank whoever it was that pointed out how problematic Substack is/has become. I had started a blog over there some time ago, with the intention to share stories about my life. No more. Moved over to @ghost.org last night. #themoreyouknow

Fairfax County residents - did you know the library has a Library of Things you can borrow from binoculars to fidget toys. More info here: research.fairfaxcounty.gov/lot #librarylove