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@kerbloom.bsky.social made gingerbread #hema fighters tonight. ⚔️

#queen_tiger_tabby would rather have her picture taken than watch @kerbloom.bsky.social ice a gingerbread house.

Speaking of "Lord of the Rings cover bands" which is trending... I've always wanted to start a Smiths cover band called The Smiths of Eregion. This Charming Man becomes about Annatar.

The teen had wanted to have a tree for the winter holiday for awhile, and while I don’t necessarily need a tree I have a LOT of ornaments from my childhood. So my beloved found this tree on a curb earlier this year and now here it is with the softest ornaments in case the cat wants to dance with it.

Queen Tiger, Attorney at Law 🤣

Our fourth jigsaw puzzle since the November holiday and wow it was a beast!! Super challenging but fun. #jigsawpuzzles

Last night’s apple pie, pictured with an accompanying tartlet as well as my trusty apple-corer.

Braved public transit to Pleasanton to meet up with some Bay Area Carrock Smial folks at the Inklings cafe. A bit of a trek, but worth it for Tolkien or Lewis fans to check out. @thecarrocksmial.bsky.social

We're looking for BUSD families who have been affected by SNAP cuts. Have you been impacted? We'd like to hear about your experience. Leave a reply below 👇🏽 or email [email protected]

File this under: Looked So Easy on the Baking Show! Slice and Bake cookies. Vegan. Supposed to be ghosts, but at least the cookies taste good.

Vegan birthday carrot cake.

What we get into on Thursday nights. #HEMA #swords

All lanes Ashby blocked at Telegraph due to car hitting power pole. No power in the area. #berkeley @berkeleyside @berkeleyscanner

Down d power line at Ashby and Telegraph in Berkeley. Emergency on scene— lanes blocked. @berkeleyside.org @berkeleyscanner.com

Plot twist: the earth RSVP’d to ShakeOut Day.

Nine months in, I completed my 2025 book bingo card. Last square to finish was the “books over 800 pages” category: Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. @nealstephenson.bsky.social

Coming up on Monday in Pittsburgh!

All set up at the SF Zine Fest! Swing by the Metreon building downtown!

Terence Stamp (RIP) as Bernadette Bassenger in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, with Guy Pearce and Hugo Weaving.

When life gives you peaches, make a Friday night peach pie! #veganbaking #peachpie

My publisher sent me 8 advance reader copies of Lizard Boy 2 4 months AFTER the release (instead of before)! I'm giving them away! If you'd like to enter to win one, just leave a comment, repost this, & promise you'll leave a review. One winner will get a signed HC copy of the book! Please share!

Happy #internationalcatday

#SDCC25: Follow along as we announce the 2025 Eisner Award winners!

BREAKING: A worker died Thursday after falling from scaffolding at a South Berkeley elementary school construction site, according to authorities and public records. He was identified as Jonathan Guidi, the coroner's office said. He was just 41 years old.

Berkeley Unified School District is hosting a Paraeducator Recruitment & Hiring Fair on Tuesday, August 5th from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Oxford Elementary Auditorium. We are recruiting for Instructional Assistant II, SPED and Instructional Tech, BASP positions.

Green Chair Circle print about Berkeley Tuolumne family camp.

South Side. Josephine Street. Caller said that a motorist and bicyclist have collided. PD are attempting to control heavy bleeding and asked for medics to step it up.

San Diego. 20,000+ #NoKings

Hundreds of people took over a pedestrian bridge in Berkeley to speak out against the Trump administration Saturday, one of many 'No Kings' protests across the nation. If you went out, we'd love to hear from you!

'Piper for freedom': A boy plays bagpipes during Saturday's 'No Kings' protest in Berkeley. Share you photos and experiences with us: www.berkeleyscanner.com/2025/06/14/c...

25 Cats From Qatar which I saw on Saturday at DocFest at the Roxie screens today at the Rialto Elwood in Berkeley and 5 pm Sunday, June 29 #25CatsFromQatar returns to @larktheater.bsky.social www.25catsfromqatar.com/event-list

East Liberty. Collins Ave. Caller said that his roommate is no longer doing their dishes. He's had enough and wants to talk about options.

Father’s Day cards and snacks available at Franklin Bros Market, in west Berkeley.

Graduation cards available in west Berkeley at Franklin Bros Market.

Join us for a Zine and Comics Making Workshop @THP South Branch Library! In partnership with Oakland Creates founder Avy Jetter, we will be holding 5 workshops teaching how to make zine and comics that will lead up to the THP South Zine & Comic Fest in August.

Bike to Wherever Day comes Thursday: Visit "energizer stations" for free coffee, snacks and tote bags, not to mention live music, prizes and bike check-ups. Join Berkeley officials for a morning ride! @bikeeastbay.bsky.social @berkeleyca.gov @walkbikeberk.bsky.social

Letterpress graduation cards for Berkeley High and UC Berkeley class of 2025, available at Berkeley Bowl.

The inside…. Success!!!!

@kerbloom.bsky.social made this amazing #vegan meringue tonight to top the baked Alaska. I danced merengue. 🕺 #meringue #merengue

Easter card at Berkeley Bowl.

A terrible tragedy for the cat rescue community today. Happy Cat Sanctuary, a rescue & permanent shelter for feral & ‘unadoptable’ cats, burned to the ground, taking the lives of over 100 cats so far & the founder, Chris, who died trying to save them. www.gofundme.com/f/support-ha...

Berkeley Bowl main market.

girls only want one thing and it’s A SWORD WITH WHICH TO SLAY THE WITCH-KING OF ANGMAR

What are you doing for Tolkien Reading Day this year? #Tolkien #LOTR #Luinellë

@kerbloom.bsky.social made amazing vegan pasties tonight for dinner. Delicious!! 😋 #vegan #veganbaking #pasties

Just over one week until our first online meeting on Tolkien Reading Day (March 25)! Northern California Tolkien fans (although honestly we're open to anyone who would like to join) we hope you'll join us for a fun evening of reading Tolkien.