Calista
@callabrarian.bsky.social
Librarian, knitter, endometriosis warrior, Canadian. She/her.
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Seasonal reminder that ribbon and tinsel can be DEADLY for cats. Please keep ribbon stored safely and tinsel out of your home completely. ⚠️ hhvh.net/2018/01/13/w...
December 11, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Seasonal reminder that ribbon and tinsel can be DEADLY for cats. Please keep ribbon stored safely and tinsel out of your home completely. ⚠️ hhvh.net/2018/01/13/w...
But, like, I *do* speak Middle English. So choosing it wouldn’t be incorrect.
Trying out a new PCP's office, and their "preferred language" dropdown on the intake form is time-traveler inclusive.
December 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM
But, like, I *do* speak Middle English. So choosing it wouldn’t be incorrect.
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I’m an Autistic classically trained chef and I wrote a food aversion acceptance cookbook and guide titled COLOR TASTE TEXTURE, that’s all about finding out what works for specific sensory needs and how to customize food for them. It’s useful for all ages, no cooking experience necessary.
Color Taste Texture by Matthew Broberg-Moffitt: 9780593538593 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
An accessible family cookbook that offers solutions rather than tricks to empower the food-averse, autistic, and picky eater, with 46 recipes. This much-needed cookbook combines tips and techniques.....
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
August 1, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I’m an Autistic classically trained chef and I wrote a food aversion acceptance cookbook and guide titled COLOR TASTE TEXTURE, that’s all about finding out what works for specific sensory needs and how to customize food for them. It’s useful for all ages, no cooking experience necessary.
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This is your occasional reminder that, if you like Neil Gaiman's stuff, but can't bring yourself to like it anymore for justifiable reasons, Tanith Lee is the author he is credibly accused of extensively cribbing from, and her work is on Audible, and AMAZING.
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This is your occasional reminder that, if you like Neil Gaiman's stuff, but can't bring yourself to like it anymore for justifiable reasons, Tanith Lee is the author he is credibly accused of extensively cribbing from, and her work is on Audible, and AMAZING.
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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If you're interested, this tribute to Alice Wong was written by one of the people who knew her best
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
A Tribute to an Oracle, Alice Wong
Alice had the ability to look to the future and a world where laws and attitudes did not keep disabled people poor, pitied, and isolated.
www.thenation.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
If you're interested, this tribute to Alice Wong was written by one of the people who knew her best
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
www.thenation.com/article/soci...
There is still beauty in this world.
November 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
There is still beauty in this world.
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I agree with Marit Stiles. Doug Ford and his government are corrupt.
November 23, 2025 at 1:57 AM
I agree with Marit Stiles. Doug Ford and his government are corrupt.
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“Since 1998, independent researchers have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism." -Dr. Susan Kressly, AAP President on recent changes to the CDC's website
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“Since 1998, independent researchers have conducted more than 40 high-quality studies involving over 5.6 million people. The conclusion is clear and unambiguous: There’s no link between vaccines and autism." -Dr. Susan Kressly, AAP President on recent changes to the CDC's website
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two things are true:
1) we don’t come between parents and children.
2) we don’t help parents come between children and books.
1) we don’t come between parents and children.
2) we don’t help parents come between children and books.
November 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
two things are true:
1) we don’t come between parents and children.
2) we don’t help parents come between children and books.
1) we don’t come between parents and children.
2) we don’t help parents come between children and books.
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Love this so much. 💜
November 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Love this so much. 💜
100% this.
Forget 24 hour libraries, I want library branches (open normal hours) with social workers, nurses, and psychologists on staff.
November 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
100% this.
For this week’s #ShowMeYourKnits I have my most recent FO: the Agnete Cardigan by Petite Knit in Kid Silk Haze and Cascade Heritage.
A gift knit for my mum and first time with brioche. Cat-approved.
A gift knit for my mum and first time with brioche. Cat-approved.
November 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
For this week’s #ShowMeYourKnits I have my most recent FO: the Agnete Cardigan by Petite Knit in Kid Silk Haze and Cascade Heritage.
A gift knit for my mum and first time with brioche. Cat-approved.
A gift knit for my mum and first time with brioche. Cat-approved.
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‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 AM
‘Death remains my intimate shadow partner. It has been with me since birth, always hovering close by. I understand one day we will finally waltz together into the ether. I hope when that time comes, I die with the satisfaction of a life well-lived, unapologetic, joyful, & full of love.’
—Alice Wong
—Alice Wong
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how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
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No you know what people who will say things like "I use ChatGPT to DO MY JOB" with their whole ass SHOULD be publicly embarrassed like this
November 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
No you know what people who will say things like "I use ChatGPT to DO MY JOB" with their whole ass SHOULD be publicly embarrassed like this
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For those posting about #CanKidLit, pls consider including my newest solo picture book, I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS? 🙏🏽📚🇨🇦 I also feature real-life Toronto libraries in my book, including one where I worked.
I am Canadian & live in Toronto. Thank you so much!
#KidLit #IReadCanadian
I am Canadian & live in Toronto. Thank you so much!
#KidLit #IReadCanadian
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
For those posting about #CanKidLit, pls consider including my newest solo picture book, I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS? 🙏🏽📚🇨🇦 I also feature real-life Toronto libraries in my book, including one where I worked.
I am Canadian & live in Toronto. Thank you so much!
#KidLit #IReadCanadian
I am Canadian & live in Toronto. Thank you so much!
#KidLit #IReadCanadian
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sometimes an Oxford comma can make all the difference
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
sometimes an Oxford comma can make all the difference
This is worth reading.
Some on the far right want to repeal the 19th amendment. Many more share a coercive, patriarchal view of women.
I wrote about this and how the far right sees subjugating women as key to building the sort of electorate they need to win. @liberalcurrents.com
www.liberalcurrents.com/women-should...
I wrote about this and how the far right sees subjugating women as key to building the sort of electorate they need to win. @liberalcurrents.com
www.liberalcurrents.com/women-should...
Women Should Make Babies, Not Vote: Why Some on the Far Right Want to Repeal the 19th Amendment
The far right takes losses at the ballot box as evidence that women do not deserve their rights.
www.liberalcurrents.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This is worth reading.
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Don't forget that Zohran Mamdani spent his entire campaign standing proudly beside the trans community. He went to trans rights rallies just to show support. He proudly waved trans rights flags without hesitation. He refused to back down in support of trans rights. That makes me happy.
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Don't forget that Zohran Mamdani spent his entire campaign standing proudly beside the trans community. He went to trans rights rallies just to show support. He proudly waved trans rights flags without hesitation. He refused to back down in support of trans rights. That makes me happy.
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I hate gay Halloween what do you mean you’re an uncataloged book someone tried to rebind with duct tape
October 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I hate gay Halloween what do you mean you’re an uncataloged book someone tried to rebind with duct tape
Once again, when governments fail their citizens, libraries step into the breach.
Ahead of the 1st shutdown of US food aid to hungry Americans in 60 years, some of the 200,000 Little Free Library locations are converting into food pantries. Thanks @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Once again, when governments fail their citizens, libraries step into the breach.
Happy national Black Cat Day from this little goofball.
October 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Happy national Black Cat Day from this little goofball.