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Michaele Sommerville, LMS

@msommerville.bsky.social

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GenX, mother, ally. School librarian, crafter, crocheter. I 💕 my children, pets Tish-Tish & Charlie, coffee, antique malls, picture books, music, & #RandomActsOfKindness. https://linktr.ee/mkoweluksommerville

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day. n.pr/47nGDK8

Highlighting Indigenous stories from across NPR's network

NPR is highlighting Indigenous stories from across its network in celebrations of Indigenous Peoples Day.

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Columbus was no hero. Quyanaaqpak for recognizing, respecting, and remembering the #IndigenousPeoples lost.

3 European Boats Brought the Beginning of the End

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Michaele Sommerville, LMS @msommerville.bsky.social · 2d

It's been a while since I've made a cardigan. I finished this one in time for the arrival of cooler weather (c'mon, autumn!).
It's black, white, orange, melon, and pink. #crochet #crochetersofbluesky

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Michaele Sommerville, LMS @msommerville.bsky.social · 2d

... and I share blankets and cardigans (that I've MADE) with folks who might find my world a bit chilly. So yeah, I DO consider myself a rather accommodating hostess.

Get ready to hunker down and hibernate, people.

#perimenopause #menopause #postmenopause #IndigenousDNA #AlaskaNative

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 3d

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎

Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org

#BeThere 👍

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As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

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#NoKings

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Michaele Sommerville, LMS @msommerville.bsky.social · 5d

What's one of your favorite read alouds? #schoollibrarian #EduSky #booksbooksbooks

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Michaele Sommerville, LMS @msommerville.bsky.social · 6d

It's a #BookshelfHack that puts my mind and blood pressure at ease. #schoollibrarian #poolnoodle #bookbumpers

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Michaele Sommerville, LMS @msommerville.bsky.social · 11d

Five-thirty on Saturday morning, and Tish-Tish wants me to read a little faster so I can get to the part where I close the book and put it down to pet her. #ReadingWithPets
#booksky
#schoollibrarian

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Kelly Barnhill @kellybarnhill.bsky.social · 13d

Rest in peace, dear Jane. May all the animals in Heaven sing you home.

Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 13d

"If we lose hope, we're doomed."

We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.

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NPR @npr.org · 13d

Kansas Republican lawmakers are circulating a petition for a special session to redistrict. The goal is to defeat the state's only Democrat in Congress. (via @kcur.org)

Kansas Republicans start redistricting process aimed at unseating Rep. Sharice Davids

Kansas Republican lawmakers are circulating a petition for a special session to redistrict. The goal is to defeat the state's only Democrat in Congress.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 14d

“Siri, zoom in.”

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Michaele Sommerville, LMS @msommerville.bsky.social · 14d

Hours away from a government shutdown, and I just watched the "warrior ethos" speeches performed by the incompetent drunk and the military-service-dodging ick.

Stormin' Norman and Colin Powell are rolling in their graves.

Michaele Sommerville, LMS @msommerville.bsky.social · 19d

Have you ever been doxed/doxxed online? I was recently by a person named Sam Shoemate (@samosaur over on X). Here's my response to him, his audience, and any other interested parties. Stand up to bullies. youtu.be/ytTu561lo4c?... #firstamendment #freedomeofspeech #edusky

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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 25d

Lotta parents out here giving the old “we took Disney plus upstate to a farm where it’ll be happier” speech this week

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Michaele Sommerville, LMS @msommerville.bsky.social · Sep 13

#CatsOfBluesky It's #Caturday, and Tish-Tish got me up early!

Michaele Sommerville, LMS @msommerville.bsky.social · Sep 13

I did a thing! Thank you, Walgreens pharmacy!
(Eff off, WormBrain.)

#COVIDBooster2025

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Michaele Sommerville, LMS @msommerville.bsky.social · Sep 12

Ugh, I need ##autumn, #fall to arrive! #genX

Michaele Sommerville, LMS @msommerville.bsky.social · Sep 11

Dear Daughter is safe at home, but her student athletes are on campus under lockdown with POSSIBLY an active shooter. BCU is one of several historically Black colleges and universities that have received threats of violence today. Other campuses received bomb threats. #BethuneCookman

Michaele Sommerville, LMS @msommerville.bsky.social · Sep 11

#September11, 2025 #sunrise

Michaele Sommerville, LMS @msommerville.bsky.social · Sep 6

Psst: I'm #WOKEY.

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