I had 2 research appts yesterday. First with a woman my age that went from family history talk to the current state of political crisis, during which I said how $10000 would change my life. She told me, a stranger, that if she ever wins the lottery she’ll give me that. The empathy touched my heart.

😵‍💫 What even was this week? It’s been chaotic, full of bizarre synchronicities, and happened quickly and also painfully slow. Goal for tonight is to be as cozy as possible.

Good morning from Missouri, where it is currently 11 degrees.

Hibernation mode activated.

Franklin and I visited a new monument at the county admin building today that lists several of my Revolutionary War ancestors. He acts like he can read, or maybe he actually can. 🤷‍♀️

A regular library patron came in today and said he would prefer it if I covered the grey streak in my hair because he doesn’t think women look good like that. He’s 70+ years old. If I seem angry that’s what I’m thinking about. #burnthepatriarchy

An ancestral message in tonight’s card pull.

✅ mammogram & ultrasound All done until next year! I’m considered high risk and so I nervously look at the images while waiting for the dr even though I don’t know what I’m looking at. 🙃 It’s a big relief when she gives me the all clear.

Happy Sinner Sunday! 😆 As printed in the Washington Citizen newspaper (Missouri) in 1973 as part of a full-page ad for the First Assembly of God church. Roberta was set to change her witchy ways. More witchy music for the rest of us! #witchsky #genealogy #sinnersunday

First snow of the season ❄️ Birds are stocked with fresh food and water, intentions are set with Scorpio New Moon snow water. #witchsky #witchesofbluesky #snow

Eleven years ago I visited the tomb of Marie Laveau and left her a runestone offering symbolizing spiritual journey and heritage. At the time, I was only dabbling in the practices of Vodou/hoodoo and had no idea how it would make a big impact on my path years later. I’m so thankful. 💜🖤💜 #witchsky

Is #Butterball here yet? Because I have a complaint. My turkey giblets bag is two livers and half a gizzard. I know I’m a low iron girlie and appreciate the boost but (cover your ears, vegans) the heart is my favorite part. ☹️

Imagine being the reporter assigned to write this headline. “Owner of sorcery business charged in stabbing after man found dead.” www.ksdk.com/mobile/artic...

Woke up to a power outage and a slight chill in the house. Power has been restored but this dog may not fully recover from the trauma.

Where are my GenX ladies with disfunctional mother/daughter relationships at? Mine refuses to contact me by phone and relies totally on fb messages which I rarely check so that’s fun. Sending big hugs and strong boundaries to you, especially if you’ll be seeing them for the holidays.

Good morning from #Missouri, Bluesky friends. 🌙 ✨

Drop something blue from your gallery. (I searched the word “blue” in my photos and even though my whole house has blue decor this is the photo it chose. Close enough! 😄)

A controversial subject for some, but I clip my long haired dachshund several times a year. Otherwise he picks up every leaf, bug, and speck of dirt on our walks and gets too fluffy for his harness. But the neighbor dogs can tell Franklin’s mom cuts his hair. #dogsky #dogsofbluesky #dachshund

Expecting a high of 66 and we’ve hardly dipped below freezing yet but the spring blooming bulbs are going in today. The cold will be here soon, even though it doesn’t feel like it.

I tried to explain to this dog that my robe is not a blanket for him to burrow under but he obviously doesn’t believe me. The dachshund side eye leaves no words unspoken. #dogsky #dogsofbluesky #dachshund

I just finished reading Accidental Magic by @irisbeaglehole.bsky.social and this will be my winter reading series! It’s so cozy and fun, perfect for curling up with a blanket and cup of tea on a cold evening. #booksky

65 first graders toured the library today. One stop was to learn about the Genealogy Room. Afterwards, they colored strips of paper to add to our paper chain and this one is my favorite. Rast in pees. #librarysky #RIP

My partner brought a carnivorous plant home for me today and I’m not sure what to do with it. Any plant people here have tips? I am an experienced plant keeper but new to this type. #plants #adviceplease

I knew the spine label printer was looking at me all wrong just as I clicked to print but I did it anyway and now I have to take a break before performing surgery on it. Why are these things so temperamental?🤦‍♀️ #librarysky

Today’s animal spirit card pull. One of my favorites. 🐍

Today I learned that Ethiopia’s calendar, called Ge’ez, is seven years behind the Gregorian calendar. I’m too deeply entrenched in my existential dread to dive into this further.

me in my echo chamber

I don't know who needs a smile but the official Santa Tracker began with a misprinted phone number in a newspaper ad and a colonel at NORAD with a good sense of humor www.npr.org/2014/12/19/3...

Tuesday is my Monday in work week speak, so I’m back to the Genealogy cave. Everything the light touches is my domain. I love it here. 😊 📚 #librarysky #genealogy #ancestry

Goodnight, Bluesky friends. Release whatever heaviness you’ve been carrying around today and rest. 😌

I had the audacity to walk at the park without any dogs this evening. Selfishly, because I wanted to visit the farm animals and pets aren’t allowed in the barns.

This sits on my main altar as a reminder of who I am. In every situation, it is always better to be the village witch than the village idiot. #witchsky

B&N is here!! 🙌

This is a Franklin fan page. I have other dogs but they know he’s my favorite. You’ll be seeing his face with some frequency. He is a good boy. 🥰 #dogsky #dogsofbluesky

As a library worker I’m boosting this push for library cards! Also, ask your local library about free reciprocal cards with other libraries. Libraries need community support to function. Patron counts are vital. Especially now.

Good morning! Now that I’ve been successfully connecting with the witch community, today I am focused on finding a #genealogy community. As a lure, here is a photo of my 2nd gr-grandmother, Susan Compton (1856-1932). #familyhistory #ancestry

I love bees. After transitioning my gardens to primarily native last year, it’s amazing the variety of bees that visit the blooms. The native goldenrod was so popular! This is a great thread of information about what it means to Save the Bees.

Since I’m gathering new witch friends, I’ll share an interesting experience from today. In the shower, thinking of a ritual for tonight and settled on creating a list of names for a mass binding. I heard a voice say, “No, that’s not enough. Do more. A burial spell.” No binding, straight to buried.😅

✨Blessed Hecate Day✨ How will you be honoring the Goddess? #witchsky #hecateday

Remember - you don't always need to be love and light. Stay salty, witches 😉 #WitchSky

Hey, so this is what it’s like to use social media without doom scrolling. Neat. Here is a cozy spot at my regular dog walk park that overlooks the river. Happy Saturday!

Decided I should be a bit more anonymous so I can share fun library life stories 😂

After one day of being here, these rules fit the vibe perfectly. I like this place. Did we just become best friends?

My beginner user feed is full of cat photos which is fine but I need to teach the algorithm that I prefer this:

The full moon is in Taurus today and I choose to surround myself with authentic people and experiences.