Alea Perez (she|her)
@shhhyeah.bsky.social
List-maker, office supply lover, late-1900s nostalgia chaser, book consumer, children's & YA GN enthusiast. Overly sentimental. Opinions my own.
Also caught this! 🤶🏽🎄🚆
The "elf" closest to me begrudgingly gave me a button when I asked for one, but informed me they're meant for kids. News to me!
The "elf" closest to me begrudgingly gave me a button when I asked for one, but informed me they're meant for kids. News to me!
December 17, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Also caught this! 🤶🏽🎄🚆
The "elf" closest to me begrudgingly gave me a button when I asked for one, but informed me they're meant for kids. News to me!
The "elf" closest to me begrudgingly gave me a button when I asked for one, but informed me they're meant for kids. News to me!
It was lovely getting out this afternoon. It really helped with the CBP rage.
December 17, 2025 at 12:56 AM
It was lovely getting out this afternoon. It really helped with the CBP rage.
I cannot express how much I loathe the practice of valuing people
The world’s richest person just hit another major milestone thanks to the soaring valuation of his rocket maker SpaceX.
Full story: www.forbes.com/sites/mattdu... (Photo: Kevin Winter via Getty Images)
Full story: www.forbes.com/sites/mattdu... (Photo: Kevin Winter via Getty Images)
December 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I cannot express how much I loathe the practice of valuing people
What must it be like to live in the Chicago area and not notice, care, or actively be trying to address (read: stop) ICE/CBP/etc?
Truly. How is it possible?
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Truly. How is it possible?
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December 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
What must it be like to live in the Chicago area and not notice, care, or actively be trying to address (read: stop) ICE/CBP/etc?
Truly. How is it possible?
This post brought to you by: Bovino is back.
Truly. How is it possible?
This post brought to you by: Bovino is back.
Tamales, rice, beans, biscochitos.
If I'm feeling pale, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, lasagna, bread rolls.
Mac and cheese is an evergreen special occasion (and regular occasion) option.
If I'm feeling pale, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, lasagna, bread rolls.
Mac and cheese is an evergreen special occasion (and regular occasion) option.
what do u eat for christmas bc i feel like there's a specific prescription for thanksgiving food that u cannot deviate from but christmas well it seems like it depends
December 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Tamales, rice, beans, biscochitos.
If I'm feeling pale, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, lasagna, bread rolls.
Mac and cheese is an evergreen special occasion (and regular occasion) option.
If I'm feeling pale, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, lasagna, bread rolls.
Mac and cheese is an evergreen special occasion (and regular occasion) option.
My new year's resolution for 2025 was to add more color to my life.
It's going to spill into 2026 because I'm always behind these days.
I'm having someone paint some spaces in my house, but in a bunch of colors/places, so now I need to create a picture guide to help them know what goes where.
It's going to spill into 2026 because I'm always behind these days.
I'm having someone paint some spaces in my house, but in a bunch of colors/places, so now I need to create a picture guide to help them know what goes where.
December 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
My new year's resolution for 2025 was to add more color to my life.
It's going to spill into 2026 because I'm always behind these days.
I'm having someone paint some spaces in my house, but in a bunch of colors/places, so now I need to create a picture guide to help them know what goes where.
It's going to spill into 2026 because I'm always behind these days.
I'm having someone paint some spaces in my house, but in a bunch of colors/places, so now I need to create a picture guide to help them know what goes where.
I couldn't say this any better.
What a horrific weekend.
What a horrific weekend.
I’ve been speechless & despondent about all of the horrors this weekend that has been visited upon people & communities. The gun violence, the antisemitism, everything else. All I can really say is that I’m so sorry & I truly hope to live to see the day when we decide to do right by one another.
December 15, 2025 at 5:15 AM
I couldn't say this any better.
What a horrific weekend.
What a horrific weekend.
Successful chocolate themed family program today, with pudding Pictionary, timed M&M sorting, candy bar taste test, and guess the count chocolate chip jar.
It was really nice to see how much they enjoyed themselves.
Attend your library's programs!! 🙂
It was really nice to see how much they enjoyed themselves.
Attend your library's programs!! 🙂
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Successful chocolate themed family program today, with pudding Pictionary, timed M&M sorting, candy bar taste test, and guess the count chocolate chip jar.
It was really nice to see how much they enjoyed themselves.
Attend your library's programs!! 🙂
It was really nice to see how much they enjoyed themselves.
Attend your library's programs!! 🙂
Reposted by Alea Perez (she|her)
This year, I was hit with dental debt totaling $4,377 due to UnitedHealthcare denying me coverage. I chipped away at some, but need help with the rest. If you're feeling generous this holiday season, please donate. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Thanks! 🦷 gofund.me/ee515fcbc #MutualAid #GoFundMe
Donate to Help Me Erase Unexpected Dental Debt, organized by Gina Murrell
This year, I was hit with unexpected dental debt totaling $4,377 (see attached docum… Gina Murrell needs your support for Help Me Erase Unexpected Dental Debt
gofund.me
December 13, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This year, I was hit with dental debt totaling $4,377 due to UnitedHealthcare denying me coverage. I chipped away at some, but need help with the rest. If you're feeling generous this holiday season, please donate. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Thanks! 🦷 gofund.me/ee515fcbc #MutualAid #GoFundMe
Chicagoland folks can place it on hold here:
CPL: chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S1...
SWAN: add.swanlibraries.net/Record/a3350...
CCS: ccs.polarislibrary.com/polaris/sear...
LinkIN: www.linkin-libraries.org/iii/encore/r...
Etc.
The more a book is used, the more purchases are made.
CPL: chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S1...
SWAN: add.swanlibraries.net/Record/a3350...
CCS: ccs.polarislibrary.com/polaris/sear...
LinkIN: www.linkin-libraries.org/iii/encore/r...
Etc.
The more a book is used, the more purchases are made.
December 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Chicagoland folks can place it on hold here:
CPL: chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S1...
SWAN: add.swanlibraries.net/Record/a3350...
CCS: ccs.polarislibrary.com/polaris/sear...
LinkIN: www.linkin-libraries.org/iii/encore/r...
Etc.
The more a book is used, the more purchases are made.
CPL: chipublib.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S1...
SWAN: add.swanlibraries.net/Record/a3350...
CCS: ccs.polarislibrary.com/polaris/sear...
LinkIN: www.linkin-libraries.org/iii/encore/r...
Etc.
The more a book is used, the more purchases are made.
I am in a high state of stress, knowing people are going to die from the cold this weekend because they have nowhere to go for shelter.
We could do so much better than we are for people.
We could do so much better than we are for people.
December 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
I am in a high state of stress, knowing people are going to die from the cold this weekend because they have nowhere to go for shelter.
We could do so much better than we are for people.
We could do so much better than we are for people.
Thank YOU, @detroitspecials.bsky.social!
These went straight on my shelves and life feels just a little bit better. 😊📚
These went straight on my shelves and life feels just a little bit better. 😊📚
December 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Thank YOU, @detroitspecials.bsky.social!
These went straight on my shelves and life feels just a little bit better. 😊📚
These went straight on my shelves and life feels just a little bit better. 😊📚
You won't get names or faces of my loves, but I present this absolutely perfect finger grasp.
It's my favorite photo to get of all my babies.
(This photo was not taken by me; they're in AZ.)
It's my favorite photo to get of all my babies.
(This photo was not taken by me; they're in AZ.)
December 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
You won't get names or faces of my loves, but I present this absolutely perfect finger grasp.
It's my favorite photo to get of all my babies.
(This photo was not taken by me; they're in AZ.)
It's my favorite photo to get of all my babies.
(This photo was not taken by me; they're in AZ.)
Some of the Holiday Magic at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago @brookfieldzoo.bsky.social this evening. ⛄❄️🐬
This may have been my biggest motivation for going to Holiday Magic this year. The quartet providing the music were the absolute sweetest.
This may have been my biggest motivation for going to Holiday Magic this year. The quartet providing the music were the absolute sweetest.
December 12, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Some of the Holiday Magic at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago @brookfieldzoo.bsky.social this evening. ⛄❄️🐬
This may have been my biggest motivation for going to Holiday Magic this year. The quartet providing the music were the absolute sweetest.
This may have been my biggest motivation for going to Holiday Magic this year. The quartet providing the music were the absolute sweetest.
My newest/second grandniece was born today, with a full head of hair and a teeny tator tot weight of 5lb!! She and her mama are doing well. 😊🎉
December 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
My newest/second grandniece was born today, with a full head of hair and a teeny tator tot weight of 5lb!! She and her mama are doing well. 😊🎉
Remember the middle of the night fed raid (involving helicopters) on Black and brown residents in Chicago?
If you have the means, you can assist 7500 South Shore tenants here:
If you have the means, you can assist 7500 South Shore tenants here:
December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Remember the middle of the night fed raid (involving helicopters) on Black and brown residents in Chicago?
If you have the means, you can assist 7500 South Shore tenants here:
If you have the means, you can assist 7500 South Shore tenants here:
I know it's supposed to be brilliant but I did not get along with 2001: A Space Odyssey.
I wish I could expound on that but it was a negative enough experience that I recall nothing other than distaste.
I wish I could expound on that but it was a negative enough experience that I recall nothing other than distaste.
Never mind movies you’ve watched multiple times, name a movie you’ve watched once and would never watch again.
December 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM
I know it's supposed to be brilliant but I did not get along with 2001: A Space Odyssey.
I wish I could expound on that but it was a negative enough experience that I recall nothing other than distaste.
I wish I could expound on that but it was a negative enough experience that I recall nothing other than distaste.
I don't eat meat anymore but I LOVED Spam when I did; it was a household staple.
We'd slice it and add Tabasco or we'd cube it and add it to fried potatoes.
Went well in burritos, on the side of eggs, in breakfast sandwiches.
Hat tip to multi-generational poverty endearing it to my family.
We'd slice it and add Tabasco or we'd cube it and add it to fried potatoes.
Went well in burritos, on the side of eggs, in breakfast sandwiches.
Hat tip to multi-generational poverty endearing it to my family.
My unpopular opinion is that spam is good and you’re probably just a snob.
December 10, 2025 at 5:40 AM
I don't eat meat anymore but I LOVED Spam when I did; it was a household staple.
We'd slice it and add Tabasco or we'd cube it and add it to fried potatoes.
Went well in burritos, on the side of eggs, in breakfast sandwiches.
Hat tip to multi-generational poverty endearing it to my family.
We'd slice it and add Tabasco or we'd cube it and add it to fried potatoes.
Went well in burritos, on the side of eggs, in breakfast sandwiches.
Hat tip to multi-generational poverty endearing it to my family.
As it turns out, my community was not interested. No attendees. 😔
Would it be weird/too meta to host a Reading Rainbow watch party at my library?
Got our morning coffee and watching Reading Rainbow!!! ☺️📚💖 Literally tearing up this brings so much joy!! Thank you @mychal3ts.bsky.social !!! You are an incredible host for this show!! ❤️ #BookSky #BlackBookSky #ReadingRainbow
youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...
youtu.be/gHAIjSkmnYI?...
December 9, 2025 at 1:09 PM
As it turns out, my community was not interested. No attendees. 😔
My last show for 2025.
I have more issues with poor audience behavior at these shows than I do at movie theaters. Late arrivals, talking, taking pictures/using phones.
It's not enough to be a cop over it, just observing it's worse than movies.
I have more issues with poor audience behavior at these shows than I do at movie theaters. Late arrivals, talking, taking pictures/using phones.
It's not enough to be a cop over it, just observing it's worse than movies.
December 7, 2025 at 11:27 PM
My last show for 2025.
I have more issues with poor audience behavior at these shows than I do at movie theaters. Late arrivals, talking, taking pictures/using phones.
It's not enough to be a cop over it, just observing it's worse than movies.
I have more issues with poor audience behavior at these shows than I do at movie theaters. Late arrivals, talking, taking pictures/using phones.
It's not enough to be a cop over it, just observing it's worse than movies.
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Hey library friends - tomorrow is my last session of the term for my youth services librarianship students.
What’s something you would tell them re: navigating current library landscape? Words of encouragement?
#skybrarians
What’s something you would tell them re: navigating current library landscape? Words of encouragement?
#skybrarians
December 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Hey library friends - tomorrow is my last session of the term for my youth services librarianship students.
What’s something you would tell them re: navigating current library landscape? Words of encouragement?
#skybrarians
What’s something you would tell them re: navigating current library landscape? Words of encouragement?
#skybrarians
A pick-me-up art purchase after a rough week that included my spouse visiting the ER overnight and my subsequent shortage of sleep for days after.
December 7, 2025 at 1:22 AM
A pick-me-up art purchase after a rough week that included my spouse visiting the ER overnight and my subsequent shortage of sleep for days after.
Am I just a nostalgic Old?
I take every chance I can get to go to the theater.
Shorter release windows make seeing what I want to see even harder than it already is.
I take every chance I can get to go to the theater.
Shorter release windows make seeing what I want to see even harder than it already is.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said Friday theatrical release windows will “evolve to be much more consumer friendly.”
Cinema Stocks Drop After Netflix Suggests Shorter Theatrical Releases Following Warner Bros. Acquisition
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said Friday theatrical release windows will “evolve to be much more consumer friendly.”
www.forbes.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Am I just a nostalgic Old?
I take every chance I can get to go to the theater.
Shorter release windows make seeing what I want to see even harder than it already is.
I take every chance I can get to go to the theater.
Shorter release windows make seeing what I want to see even harder than it already is.
I don't know why I am the way that I am but now that I know the answer to this question and how to acquire this paper I have no use for, I really want to get some.
Where do u go to buy that super thin bible paper
December 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I don't know why I am the way that I am but now that I know the answer to this question and how to acquire this paper I have no use for, I really want to get some.
ICE alerts are going off for my neighborhood, while I'm at work 20+ miles away. 😔
December 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
ICE alerts are going off for my neighborhood, while I'm at work 20+ miles away. 😔