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Shawn Donley

@shawndonley.bsky.social

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Stay at home parent, professional dilettante, former library storyteller and book advisor. I adore Terry Pratchett, Doctor Who, my Goddess of a wife, and elvish children

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Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · 15d

I’m so happy to share the new Reading Rainbow with my kids.

From a former children’s library assistant who is now a stay-at-home homeschooling papa, Thank you Mychal!

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Micah @rincewind.run · 17d

this is why I think the admin spending all week yelling about a “hate America” rally was stupid

anyone who tunes in gets to see funny signs, joyful crowds and shit like “an enormous constitution being carried to the White House”

this is a crowd that loves America and wants it to be better

Alejandro Alvarez @aletakesphotos.bsky.social · 17d

Giant copy of the Constitution being carried down Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · 20d

#librarianwife

I just overheard this guy at a coffee shop talking about his librarian girlfriend and he said "it's really hard to get into arguments with her because she cites
her sources.“ 🙈

Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · 26d

Like Granny Weatherwax when she visited Ankh-Morpork in Maskerade!

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Rhianna Pratchett @rhi.bsky.social · 27d

A great article from Rachel, who really understands the heart and soul of Dad’s work.

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Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · 27d

Sunglasses and straight line pacing are mandatory

Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · 27d

Dad’s at the playground are acting like they’re on a military operation that they’re very uncomfortable with

Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Sep 24

Well deserved!

Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Sep 20

Just a reminder that I’m some people’s NPC from a forgettable side-quest. Takes the pressure off

Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Sep 20

My kids met another kid whose parents I know. The parents don’t remember me, so I’m saved from reminiscing and talking about mutual friends.

Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Sep 19

When my hyper-focus kicks in I struggle with that too.
It’s the worst when I’m on hold and could easily do just about anything

Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Sep 16

My wife and I rarely talks about politics and her job, because our time is so precious after the kids go down.

When we do it is a lovely commiseration over the shit in the world. It lasts maybe 10 minutes and then it’s time for #GreatNorth, #Taskmaster, or #StarTrek

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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · Sep 3

One of the last things I ever hear in this world will be the loop playing in my head of the intro screen music from the DVD. WELCOME EVERYBODY TO THE BRAK SHOW DEE VEE DEEEEEEEEEEE

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Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Sep 3

Disc 2, whoop-i-dee-doo

Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Sep 3

I’m going to sing this to the tune of Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen

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Tara @taradeenihan.bsky.social · Aug 30

Honestly everybody do me a favor and look at the Internet tonight and live your life in such a way that THIS won’t be the reaction when you go.

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Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Aug 28

I let out an uncontrollable sigh every time one of my kids asks for something.

Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Aug 3

I’m my kid’s primary caregiver and it’s got me thinking more about how I balance our home-life and being more present around my children.

Please check your local bookseller or library. I checked it out through Libby from my local library 📚

Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Aug 3

I just finished the Place of Tides by @herdyshepherd.bsky.social James Rebanks.

A beautiful read! I got a glimpse of the life of a “duck woman” and how remarkable people are just people.

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Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Jul 5

Maybe you’re thinking of Ray Liotta?

Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Apr 9

At the library with my kids today. I left my library job nearly 9 years ago and guess I still give off library person vibes. A toddler keeps bringing me books to assess 😍

Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Feb 24

That’s really cool. I’ve been looking at local boards here in Vegas.
It may be one above regularly voting, but I’m sure others with similar views may be emboldened by seeing another person in their small community

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Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Feb 22

Fry’s Electronics went out of business several years ago. This list may not be accurate

Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Feb 17

Night Watch. I love Vimes revisiting formative events from his life and his commentary in regards to resistance and who they’re meant to be protecting

Shawn Donley @shawndonley.bsky.social · Feb 15

Awesome!!!