Last month in The Onion:

I run a public library, and our numbers are all going up: more people through the door, more items checked out, more computer use, and a ton of new item requests. Same thing happened during the 2008 recession.

Every other supposedly left wing politician: Sorry, things can't get any better, nothing can be done. Mamdani: Sup bitches, we taxing the rich and making childcare more affordable up in this motherfucker.

Ban this shit from your life. Seriously. Boycott. And keep away from your kids.

Good news: I'm home after a very long, busy day, cos MrJaf came into town to pick me up. Bad news: I left my laptop and jacket in work when I took back the kit I'd loaned out tonight. Good news: MrJaf is driving back in to town to get them for me while I collapse on the couch. He's my favourite.

if we actually get a senior political figure excommunication then just a heads up that every single medievalist on here, we’re gonna lose our entire shit

Who's got two thumbs and got her calendar mixed up, making her 45 mins late for a meeting this morning? Luckily the person I was meeting is absolutely lovely and VERY forgiving so all is well. Phew!

I bought an old bank online. It did not come with a key and so could not be unlocked.

So cool! I had to look this up to learn more:

The image in the link to the related story at the foot of this one made me cackle 😂 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It is very funny to see someone you were out clubbing with at uni announcing their appointment as Vice Principal of a uni. Mate, I remember you in your FUBAR days 😂

I know this lady husband name not “dick tips”

Hey yesterday I emailed an archivist with, and I quote, “do you know what ‘bundle dated 1190-1200,46’ might be?” And they emailed me back within an hour with the full text of a deed and a translation so yeah, ask a librarian (and archivists)

LIBRARY BEE SEASON CAME EARLY THIS YEAR

Were Were those the only two options

Incredible sequel. Edge of my seat!

Tuesday

Just trying to process that the new way to find quality information is going to be filtering search results to pre-2022... so many implications, not least of all currency is turned on its head.

it's called a post because you are p ointing o ut s ome t hings

proud 🥰

Tigers doing minimal tigering. www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/animals/webc...

Something for @lucyfishwife.bsky.social and all other lovers/wardens/curators of books

Which Librarian Outfit Stereotype are you?

Me: I will review and finalise this project doc and that will be that job done. Also me: I have realised while reviewing this doc that it needs to be split into two docs. Also, that means we need a third, new doc. Colleague doing project with me:...

I am enjoying the absolute menace of the names of lots of these book scanner models book2net.net/en/produkte/... "What shall we name our scanners after?" "Predatory animals and aggressive insects." "Sounds good."

Also, if you're a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid it! It takes minimal effort and the recipient charity gets extra money, it's a no brainer!

It's annoying when the BBC shares a story where there's a crowdfunder for folks that are trying to do some good in the world, but won't share a link to the crowdfunder. So here's the crowdfunder: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/eiggtreenu... And here's the story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

All I'm saying is that I want to be rich and spend all the money on creating amazing public resources like libraries and affordable housing. But I don't want to earn the money, I want a lottery win. That's realistic enough, right?

Breaking News: Swalwell's resignation follows allegations of sexual assault and misconduct made by multiple women against the California Democrat.

Black History Walks have campaigned and received permission to have a blue plaque installed on the National Gallery in Central London for Molineaux and Richmond. It's not cheap, and fundraising isn't quite there yet. Every little bit helps, thank you: www.gofundme.com/f/blue-plaqu...

Don't let all the transphobia in the Scottish Labour manifesto distract you form the fact that a lot of the rest of it is also shite

someone mentioned that there was a dance remix of The Hanging Tree from The Hunger Games playing in Hungary last night and I was not prepared for the full audio/visual www.youtube.com/shorts/EoorV...

Thanks the FB group angry people in local newspapers. I found this new piece of spooky news www.devonlive.com/whats-on/wha...

And now you too could have a necklace that says "BLPT".

She's back in my ads.

Yes it could be argued that keeping up with world events is important but alternatively can I interest you in hugging an ancient mossy boulder that looks like a face and quietly listening while it tells you stories from centuries cloaked in mist.

This isn't something you expect to see in Glasgow! Obviously not a new council initiative, but a rather amusing bit of street art by Venomouse on Clyde Street. #glasgow #keepglasgowweird #streetart #clydestreet #humour

Guess who is now 2 weeks into their new working pattern and still has neither a new contract, not a system that accurately shows their working days? Loving these levels of competence, where multiple months of notice is just not enough to get a thing done.

Don't put the carthulhu before the horshulhu

If I know anyone on here who is secretly really rich, please buy this and invite me to come and have a look.

This Reform leaflet from three Gateshead candidates looks like a timelapse of the same person

Good Evening, Your Party Scotland was a 6 month sociological study conducted by St Andrews University. We are now complete with our study. Thank you for your time.

Make your mind up, which is it, haunting or romantic?

We can confirm that visitors to the Palace will be able to buy "healthy cocaine" from this dealer, in our car park.

If you shave off your eyebrows people stop bothering you at work.

Surprised to find that my professional body has sent an email out mentioning something I'm in, and has defined us all as new professionals. Erm...nope. It would be nice if they paid the bare minimum of attention to details.

Went for a walk and a pint and spotted the best example of free will I've ever seen

It's annoying when the BBC shares a story where there's a crowdfunder for folks that are trying to do some good in the world, but won't share a link to the crowdfunder. So here's the crowdfunder: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/eiggtreenu... And here's the story: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...