Rain
@simplyrain.bsky.social
Friend. Librarian. Employed. Artist. Patron. Advocate. Ally. Activist. Listener. Caregiver. Human. And MUCH more. Personal account--thoughts are my own. she/they
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Rain
@simplyrain.bsky.social
· Apr 23
I love when new people follow me after I do a chat & then they are like, "WOAH! I didn't sign-up for THIS much Rain!" 🤣🤣🤣
Standard Disclaimer: This is my PERSONAL account.
I dump my life here--work, home, brain, politics--good, bad, & ugly.
I am happy to have you here, but I get it if I too much!
I dump my life here--work, home, brain, politics--good, bad, & ugly.
I am happy to have you here, but I get it if I too much!
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Physically incapable of analyzing politics outside of this insipid frame.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
February 14, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Physically incapable of analyzing politics outside of this insipid frame.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Luge is frightening, but feet first.
Skeleton looks suicidal to me.
Skeleton looks suicidal to me.
February 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Luge is frightening, but feet first.
Skeleton looks suicidal to me.
Skeleton looks suicidal to me.
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Actual footage of Vince Guaraldi performing "Linus and Lucy". I'm gobsmacked that this exists, but utterly thrilled too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EMf...
Vince Guaraldi - earliest television recording of "Linus and Lucy"
YouTube video by Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc.
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Actual footage of Vince Guaraldi performing "Linus and Lucy". I'm gobsmacked that this exists, but utterly thrilled too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EMf...
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In a deliberate strategy, to harm women and hits rural women first & hardest. The U.S. State Dept. ordered public libraries to cease processing passport applications, disrupting a long-standing service that communities rely on and that has run smoothly for years.
krcgtv.com/news/nation-...
krcgtv.com/news/nation-...
State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications
The U.S. State Department has ordered certain public libraries nationwide to cease processing passport applications, disrupting a long-standing service that lib
krcgtv.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:36 PM
In a deliberate strategy, to harm women and hits rural women first & hardest. The U.S. State Dept. ordered public libraries to cease processing passport applications, disrupting a long-standing service that communities rely on and that has run smoothly for years.
krcgtv.com/news/nation-...
krcgtv.com/news/nation-...
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Dear journalists,
There is still a (worsening) affordability crisis.
Maybe focus on that.
Signed,
Everyone who bought groceries this week
There is still a (worsening) affordability crisis.
Maybe focus on that.
Signed,
Everyone who bought groceries this week
February 14, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Dear journalists,
There is still a (worsening) affordability crisis.
Maybe focus on that.
Signed,
Everyone who bought groceries this week
There is still a (worsening) affordability crisis.
Maybe focus on that.
Signed,
Everyone who bought groceries this week
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Happy Valentines Day from THE LIBRARIANS team!
Are you inspired by the superhero librarians featured in our film?
Show your love for your community and get involved in your local school boards today - attend a meeting, speak up, and make sure you're registered to vote!
Are you inspired by the superhero librarians featured in our film?
Show your love for your community and get involved in your local school boards today - attend a meeting, speak up, and make sure you're registered to vote!
February 14, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Happy Valentines Day from THE LIBRARIANS team!
Are you inspired by the superhero librarians featured in our film?
Show your love for your community and get involved in your local school boards today - attend a meeting, speak up, and make sure you're registered to vote!
Are you inspired by the superhero librarians featured in our film?
Show your love for your community and get involved in your local school boards today - attend a meeting, speak up, and make sure you're registered to vote!
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Readers, I'm sad to say that the panel on the stage did not meet the moment. They overwhelming said that those students just need to get over it and understand that AI is the future and if they want to get a job, they need to use AI.
February 14, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Readers, I'm sad to say that the panel on the stage did not meet the moment. They overwhelming said that those students just need to get over it and understand that AI is the future and if they want to get a job, they need to use AI.
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My spouse (a H.S. teacher) had to attend a professional development day yesterday dedicated to integrating AI in the classroom. In an auditorium full of people from the entire district, he asked the following question:
February 14, 2026 at 1:35 PM
My spouse (a H.S. teacher) had to attend a professional development day yesterday dedicated to integrating AI in the classroom. In an auditorium full of people from the entire district, he asked the following question:
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Happy Valentine's Day! Here's a performance of 'The Power of the Heart' with the New Blood Orchestra in 2011.
"I thought it was an extraordinarily beautiful lyric and song....”
"I thought it was an extraordinarily beautiful lyric and song....”
February 14, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! Here's a performance of 'The Power of the Heart' with the New Blood Orchestra in 2011.
"I thought it was an extraordinarily beautiful lyric and song....”
"I thought it was an extraordinarily beautiful lyric and song....”
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Everyone in the world comes to get married at the NYC Marriage Bureau. Last week, the Mayor stopped by to officiate a few of those ceremonies.
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
February 14, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Everyone in the world comes to get married at the NYC Marriage Bureau. Last week, the Mayor stopped by to officiate a few of those ceremonies.
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
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“what cool shit can I do as Mayor? oh, I can marry people? awesome, let’s do it”
once again the constant theme of “New York is great, New Yorkers are great, isn’t this great?” comes through
once again the constant theme of “New York is great, New Yorkers are great, isn’t this great?” comes through
Everyone in the world comes to get married at the NYC Marriage Bureau. Last week, the Mayor stopped by to officiate a few of those ceremonies.
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
Thank you to all the couples who shared their joy with us. Happy Valentine's Day, New York.
Watch the full video at Youtube.com/nycmayorsoffice
February 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
“what cool shit can I do as Mayor? oh, I can marry people? awesome, let’s do it”
once again the constant theme of “New York is great, New Yorkers are great, isn’t this great?” comes through
once again the constant theme of “New York is great, New Yorkers are great, isn’t this great?” comes through
Rain watching speed skating...
GOOOOOO!
FASTER...
FASTER...
F.A.S.T.E.R!!!!!
GOOOOOO!
FASTER...
FASTER...
F.A.S.T.E.R!!!!!
February 14, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Rain watching speed skating...
GOOOOOO!
FASTER...
FASTER...
F.A.S.T.E.R!!!!!
GOOOOOO!
FASTER...
FASTER...
F.A.S.T.E.R!!!!!
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Hoosiers! Here’s our lineup of some sweet and sour bills moving through our Statehouse. Check out the latest updates and schedules at MADVoters.org/bill-tracker.
#INLegis #indianastatehouse #madvoters #mutuallyassureddemocracy #getmadindiana #valentinesday
#INLegis #indianastatehouse #madvoters #mutuallyassureddemocracy #getmadindiana #valentinesday
February 14, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Happy Valentine’s Day, Hoosiers! Here’s our lineup of some sweet and sour bills moving through our Statehouse. Check out the latest updates and schedules at MADVoters.org/bill-tracker.
#INLegis #indianastatehouse #madvoters #mutuallyassureddemocracy #getmadindiana #valentinesday
#INLegis #indianastatehouse #madvoters #mutuallyassureddemocracy #getmadindiana #valentinesday
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V is for Victory! My latest court update can be found at sites.google.com/view/abmack3....
February 14, 2026 at 4:14 PM
V is for Victory! My latest court update can be found at sites.google.com/view/abmack3....
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This is on my daily walk. Looks like mostly natural breakage with minor human forming (other than the fact it’s concrete).
February 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
This is on my daily walk. Looks like mostly natural breakage with minor human forming (other than the fact it’s concrete).
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🎧 Community engagement manager Charles Preston was on City Cast Chicago yesterday talking about why local judicial elections matter — and how to use our Cook County judicial election guide. buff.ly/UI9lQ5g
Early Voting Begins, Don't Forget Judges, and D-Rose Joins United Center Project - City Cast Chicago
Early voting for the March primary has officially begun. Host Jacoby Cochran, The Triibe’s Tonia Hill, and Injustice Watch’s Charles Preston are di...
chicago.citycast.fm
February 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM
🎧 Community engagement manager Charles Preston was on City Cast Chicago yesterday talking about why local judicial elections matter — and how to use our Cook County judicial election guide. buff.ly/UI9lQ5g
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Happy V’s Day to everyone but my heart will always bleed most for lonely and single people. Fall in love with yourself, you’re gorgeous!
February 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Happy V’s Day to everyone but my heart will always bleed most for lonely and single people. Fall in love with yourself, you’re gorgeous!
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like to break this one out every year
February 14, 2026 at 3:46 PM
like to break this one out every year
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Save money this Valentine's Day by being unlovable
February 13, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Save money this Valentine's Day by being unlovable
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Democracy is when voters choose their leaders. Autocracy is when leaders choose their voters.
Kristi Noem: "When it gets to Election Day, we've been proactive to make sure we have the right people voting, electing the right leaders to lead this country."
February 14, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Democracy is when voters choose their leaders. Autocracy is when leaders choose their voters.
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The weekly discussion posts for this week included looking at Haitian art by a variety of artists and talking about it. My students didn’t disappoint.
I am proud of them.
#teacherwin #win #francophonie #haiti
I am proud of them.
#teacherwin #win #francophonie #haiti
February 14, 2026 at 3:51 PM
The weekly discussion posts for this week included looking at Haitian art by a variety of artists and talking about it. My students didn’t disappoint.
I am proud of them.
#teacherwin #win #francophonie #haiti
I am proud of them.
#teacherwin #win #francophonie #haiti
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You can donate to Phase 2 and future projects at buildinglibraries.org
Librarians Building Libraries
Our mission is to collaborate with library communities worldwide, providing resources, training, and innovative solutions that promote literacy and provide access for all.
buildinglibraries.org
February 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM
You can donate to Phase 2 and future projects at buildinglibraries.org
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Check out photos of JAMS, Phase 1: sites.google.com/view/buildin...
Librarians Building Libraries - Projects
Our First Project Jane Adeny Memorial School
July 2025
sites.google.com
February 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Check out photos of JAMS, Phase 1: sites.google.com/view/buildin...
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Always grateful to @slupodcast.bsky.social
In this episode, Andrea, Tom, and I talk about our fist project for our nonprofit @bldglibraries.bsky.social and about how we are about to complete Phase 2 at the Jane Adeny Memorial School (JAMS) in Kenya! We also discuss future projects.
In this episode, Andrea, Tom, and I talk about our fist project for our nonprofit @bldglibraries.bsky.social and about how we are about to complete Phase 2 at the Jane Adeny Memorial School (JAMS) in Kenya! We also discuss future projects.
February 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Always grateful to @slupodcast.bsky.social
In this episode, Andrea, Tom, and I talk about our fist project for our nonprofit @bldglibraries.bsky.social and about how we are about to complete Phase 2 at the Jane Adeny Memorial School (JAMS) in Kenya! We also discuss future projects.
In this episode, Andrea, Tom, and I talk about our fist project for our nonprofit @bldglibraries.bsky.social and about how we are about to complete Phase 2 at the Jane Adeny Memorial School (JAMS) in Kenya! We also discuss future projects.
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I wonder if people are paying attention to how much their doom scrolling is cutting into time they used to use to read books
February 14, 2026 at 2:33 PM
I wonder if people are paying attention to how much their doom scrolling is cutting into time they used to use to read books