Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Cora | OrchidScript

@orchidscript.bsky.social

430 followers 98 following 2.6K posts

she/her/hers writer | costumer | history nerd vintage clothes not vintage values 🏳️‍🌈 (I’m in my 30s, don’t lecture me.)

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 10d

Alright, y’all! #FallForCostume2025 incoming!

You can find all the posts here for the duration ☺️ #historiccostumingwithCora

3 24

Reposted by Cora | OrchidScript

American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 7h

In 2024, ALA tracked 821 attempts to censor library materials, targeting nearly 2,500 unique books. That’s 10× more than five years ago.
Join the fight for the freedom to read: UniteAgainstBookBans.org
Donate to ALA: ilovelibraries.org/1984
#BannedBooksWeek

21 40

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 7h

god, say less *chefs kiss*

Reposted by Cora | OrchidScript

Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 10h

And don’t forget that you can still get 20% off on select banned and challenged titles on our site through October 19 using code BBW25 at checkout!

Keep reading. Keep fighting the good fight. I’ll see you soon. 💜

1 35 130

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 8h

It’s a lot of technology to explain to folks who are still befuddled by iPhones. So, it’s better for everyone involved.

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 11h

I’ve already explored that, and it doesn’t fly with my family

1 1

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 12h

I’m not keen on re-writing my fics to be novels. They’re one or the other, to me, and never the twain shall meet. I would be pulling one of my half-finished original projects if I did this.

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 13h

My sister, jokingly, said I should finish something to self publish so I can pay for my wedding dress fabric.

Joke’s on her because that would be a fantastic idea — if only I could finish something 😂

2 6

Reposted by Cora | OrchidScript

Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 13h

If it’s worth banning, it’s worth owning.
#BannedBooksWeek

1 66 250

Reposted by Cora | OrchidScript

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 1d

Revisiting my long gothic horror fic, Shatter the Luck, today. I’ve not been writing anything at all lately… so maybe there’s hope.

#rwrbwip #rwrbfic

3 13

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 14h

you’re sweet, thank you 💜

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 14h

They’re these massive layered box pleats, so when you walk, the fabric pulls away. If definitely has a winged look to it!

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 1d

Revisiting my long gothic horror fic, Shatter the Luck, today. I’ve not been writing anything at all lately… so maybe there’s hope.

#rwrbwip #rwrbfic

3 13

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 1d

9 | Jewels

I’m not a “dripping in it” jewelry gal, BUT my Sisi Stars will always be my most glamorous addition to my Victorian ballgown.

Reposted by Cora | OrchidScript

Mr. Joshua @pantspants.bsky.social · 1d

13 870 3.5K

Reposted by Cora | OrchidScript

PBS News @pbsnews.org · 3d

Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding. https://to.pbs.org/4nEQMrw

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

All profits will help public TV stations with licensing fees for popular programs that include "The Best of Joy of Painting" and "America's Test Kitchen."

www.pbs.org

44 780 2.1K

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 2d

lol, I call it my 18th century cult leader photos shoot 😂

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 2d

It’s woven — the texture is *amazing*

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 2d

8 | Blues

I have too much blue 😂

But this is my favorite photo of my blue dress, which has been recently taken apart to be remade

4 15

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 2d

Managing other adults’ bad behavior is about to make me lose my mind.

And no, I’m not talking about fandom. I’m talking about real people in the meet space.

Send help or a sledgehammer.

2 17

Reposted by Cora | OrchidScript

missedinhistory.bsky.social @missedinhistory.bsky.social · 2d

Peter Stubbe or Peter Stumpp, also known as the Werewolf of Bedburg, was part of a case in Germany where the concepts of witchcraft and lycanthropy were interconnected.

Listen here: omny.fm/shows/stuff-...

Black-and-white historical woodcut illustration depicting an execution scene. In the foreground, an executioner holds a sword over a man stretched on a breaking wheel, while another executioner raises an axe. In the background, figures are tied to stakes and burned amid flames, with a large crowd watching. At the top left is the title “STUFF You Missed in HISTORY CLASS” with a small portrait icon. A dark blue circle at the bottom right contains the text: “Peter Stumpp, Werewolf of Bedburg.”

5 8

Reposted by Cora | OrchidScript

Booklist Publications @ala-booklist.bsky.social · 4d

It's #BannedBooksWeek. @ala-booklist.bsky.social & @oif.bsky.social have a free workshop on Thur. 10/9 full of resources to help combat book challenges. Registration is free: bit.ly/3KlmknK

Stay tuned for our book panel feat. @jarrettdapier.bsky.social, @kellyyang.bsky.social, & Ashley Hope Pérez!

Promotional graphic for upcoming Booklist and OIF workshop: READ ON: TOOLS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO BOOK CHALLENGES happening Thursday, October 9 at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET.

1 12 18

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 2d

You 🤝 me

I get it, and it’s okay to sit with that feeling, but you’re not alone and it won’t always feel like this 💜

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 3d

Yes and yes, honestly. Changing it up in some small way, and then leaving it for a few days, has worked wonders for me in the past

1 2

Cora | OrchidScript @orchidscript.bsky.social · 3d

Me too — tied for favorite make of the year!

Reposted by Cora | OrchidScript

Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 3d

Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?

Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚

62 2.8K 7.8K