The way he just says, “Be quiet,” and everybody’s like 🤐 open.spotify.com/track/0BXwwa...

I can’t believe the hatred of some people. A man at the laundromat I’ve never met just started rambling to me about how horrible it is that all these people have been coming into the country, and if they came around here (rural IL) they’d get shot in the head. Human beings.

My brother-in-law got me a new journal, and I love it.

Look, there are a lot of valid criticisms to make of the Ivies, but “fuck this administration, we’re making our civics courses free so you can understand WHY fuck this administration” is a baller move. 3 cheers for prosocial spite.

"What can we do to stop book censorship and destruction of libraries in the US? How can we push back against the dismantling of public education?" This is over four years of how-tos, guides, insights, and more. Resources are beyond plentiful.

We're almost out of time to #FundLibraries. We need you to call Congress TODAY. Tell Congress to fund libraries in next year's federal budget: bit.ly/Call2FundLibraries Without sustained funding, legal wins for the future of the Institute of Museum & Library Services will only be temporary.

If you would like to add your name to the over 250 librarians and library workers, who have already signed this joint statement condemning the dismissal of Dr. Carla Hayden, visit docs.google.com/document/d/e... 1/3

Besides the Internet Archive, is there someone or a group of someones who are keeping archives of books and knowledge that is likely to be banned during this administration? And how do I help?

Facebook's algorithm is being a little cheeky putting these one right after the other.

That Disney princess zodiac sign thing is so stupid. But if you’re wondering, I’m a Merida sun, Elsa moon, Belle rising.

Incredible quote from a piece by Elliot Kirschner about Seth Rogan’s comments at the Breakthrough science awards. And thank you, Seth, for speaking up. open.substack.com/pub/elliotki...

Why didn’t anybody ever tell me journaling could help me reflect on how I’m feeling and work logically through my harmful thoughts?* *she had, in fact, been told these things by numerous friends and professionals.

Want to support our work of bringing queer lit to everyone in the U.S. during these absolute hell times? Donate if you’re able, spread the word or start a fundraising team on our donation page if you can’t <3 y’all keep the library afloat, we couldn’t do it without you. 🩷 givebutter.com/J9nhcW

We might feel a LITTLE bit strongly about the importance of libraries. Luckily, there’s a week for that! Now’s time to yell about your love for libraries from the rooftops. Tell your friends to get a QLL membership (or donate if ya can!) Head to queerliberationlibrary.org/members to sign up! 📚🌈

Someone wrote “Save IMLS” in the dust on the van that delivers our interlibrary loans.

Cutting all those CDC and FDA departments isn’t about cost-cutting. It’s about weeding out people who are sick or disabled. It’s eugenics.

I appreciate that Clover Valley wants to give me my money’s worth, but do they have to fill their distilled water jugs so high that they overflow every time I open a new one?

Why do I only feel inspired to clean when I’m sick?

Branch is an interesting name for a kid

I tried to get a photo of the underside of some mushrooms, and ended up with a weird sun flare portrait thing

This tastes like someone took diet Dr. Pepper and made it more diet. It’s like homeopathic Dr. Pepper

It would be nice if Hulu was actually working

Trump didn't seem to understand that when Zelensky said "you will feel it," he did not mean emotions. He meant it in a metaphorical physical sense. As in, you will feel these bad things happening to you soon too.

"In the Lord’s name every evil begins."--A Medieval saying that still seems to apply to today, unfortunately. @medievalists.bsky.social www.medievalists.net/2023/07/medi...

Michelle Trachtenberg, star of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Harriet the Spy,” has passed away at age 39, according to the New York Police Department.

A Thomas Paine quote that feels particularly relevant today. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

I have placed tiny people throughout my library. I hope it both confuses and delights the human people.

No one can read my journal because it looks like this

My sister found my Wizard of Oz Polly Pocket set!

Caught somebody on camera trying to break into the library.

I’m waiting at the local coffee shop, listening to And That’s Why We Drink’s episode on the Denver airport, and right as they’re talking about the runways that look like a nazi symbol, a barista taps on my window to get my order. There’s no chance he didn’t hear that

My first time playing Sims 1 again, and my girl already died in a fire.

Didn't someone say we should really worry when they start going after journalists? (not that I haven't already started worrying)

Seeing someone’s face light up when I say I’m a librarian is the best.

Is there a place where I can see only good news? I see all the bad stuff everywhere, but there has to be SOMETHING uplifting somewhere.

Well, since Trump is following Project 2025 to the letter so far, it probably won't be long until books with trans characters are illegal. I feel helpless and hopeless, but I refuse to ban books at my library.

No matter what writing prompt I get, somehow I always end up with a portal to another world. My newest one involves chickens!

I’m pretty sure I just saw Brendan Fraser at a Dollar Tree in Quincy, IL

I'm going to be a bit self-indulgent here... (yeah, yeah... like always, Duncan,) -and link this lovely clip of my dad being as close to himself as he ever got with a camera in front of him. ❤️ youtu.be/N7-7HJCXx10?...

I need some friends on StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jell...

Remember when we thought 2016 was the worst year?

Let’s all remember to be tummy buddies this year.

The word “anxiety” and the word “spiral” go hand in hand for me. When things are at their worst, usually at night, every worry and fear I have spin through my mind, one after another, until my brain becomes a hurricane of dread. It’s overwhelming, to say the least.

I can’t believe I just did the best parallel park in my life.

A former coworker had these Affirmator cards, and I always loved how cheesy but helpful they were. Every time I see them in the store I think about getting them but never do. This year, my sister and brother-in-law gave them to me for Christmas! Thanks @samialyssa.bsky.social & @acidcrab.bsky.social

Of course on the one day I have some extra time to clean up the house, I have a cold and don't feel like doing anything.

if the earth is so flat explain why cats haven’t pushed everything off it yet. you can’t.

I don't buy the library merch.* The library merch finds me. *I do sometimes buy the library merch.

Can I be a professional podcast guest? The novelty would be that I’m just an un-known librarian living in Illinois who randomly guests on podcasts for no particular reason.

Throughout history, the groups that ban books have always been the villains. I have said and will say again, I refuse to ban books at my library. I don’t care if project 2025 is put in place, and I get labeled a sex offender for having books featuring trans characters.