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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My students and are so excited about the new Spider-Man Noir series coming in May. Get them excited to read by sharing the original comics! Read my interview with author David Hine and see some of my teaching with comics ideas as well. www.historycomics.net/spider-man-n...
February 15, 2026 at 1:50 AM
My students and are so excited about the new Spider-Man Noir series coming in May. Get them excited to read by sharing the original comics! Read my interview with author David Hine and see some of my teaching with comics ideas as well. www.historycomics.net/spider-man-n...
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Goodnight, friends.
Be your own Valentine. You are worth it.
I love you.
Be your own Valentine. You are worth it.
I love you.
a cartoon of snoopy holding a pair of scissors with the words happy valentine 's day written below him
Alt: a cartoon of snoopy holding a pair of scissors with the words happy valentine 's day written below him
media.tenor.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Goodnight, friends.
Be your own Valentine. You are worth it.
I love you.
Be your own Valentine. You are worth it.
I love you.
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Do the 'pro-life' anti-vax folks understand that things like mumps won't just cause short term pain but can ultimately lead to infertility?
Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Maryland health officials warn providers about an upsurge in mumps cases
Maryland health officials are warning about an uptick in cases of mumps.
www.thebanner.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Do the 'pro-life' anti-vax folks understand that things like mumps won't just cause short term pain but can ultimately lead to infertility?
That is like 10,000 or more songs!!
Name a song you've heard 200 times
February 15, 2026 at 1:44 AM
That is like 10,000 or more songs!!
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I worked in retail, so pick a mainstream Christmas song or 30 and I heard it more than that before I graduated high school
Name a song you've heard 200 times
February 15, 2026 at 1:31 AM
I worked in retail, so pick a mainstream Christmas song or 30 and I heard it more than that before I graduated high school
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Creeps have one less venue available.
www.al.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Creeps have one less venue available.
The teen at the ice cream parlor just wished me, "Have the sweetest Valentine's Day!" with such sincerity, I emailed and said thank yiu without any of my scoffing!
February 15, 2026 at 1:35 AM
The teen at the ice cream parlor just wished me, "Have the sweetest Valentine's Day!" with such sincerity, I emailed and said thank yiu without any of my scoffing!
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Ban smart glasses from more places!
February 15, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Ban smart glasses from more places!
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Reminder that I have a starter pack of cat accounts run by real people who post original content with meaningful ALT text! go.bsky.app/J8yqxnN
February 14, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Reminder that I have a starter pack of cat accounts run by real people who post original content with meaningful ALT text! go.bsky.app/J8yqxnN
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Now this is a movie plot!!! Someone understands grad school.
February 14, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Now this is a movie plot!!! Someone understands grad school.
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Trump is saying that he will disregard Congress and issue an Excutive order that will violate the Constitution.
Here is my promise: If he does that, we will sue and we will win. Just like we did the last time. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Here is my promise: If he does that, we will sue and we will win. Just like we did the last time. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump: ‘There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!’
"I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future," wrote Trump, who is not a lawyer.
www.democracydocket.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Trump is saying that he will disregard Congress and issue an Excutive order that will violate the Constitution.
Here is my promise: If he does that, we will sue and we will win. Just like we did the last time. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Here is my promise: If he does that, we will sue and we will win. Just like we did the last time. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Today I made a bouquet at a local business (which may be on here, idk) and there was a “menu” for the prepaid price. Realized after I got home that I actual went beyond the menu and I should have paid another $10-15. Not sure how to fix this; they’re not in my neighborhood & I’m MORTIFIED. Ideas?
February 15, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Today I made a bouquet at a local business (which may be on here, idk) and there was a “menu” for the prepaid price. Realized after I got home that I actual went beyond the menu and I should have paid another $10-15. Not sure how to fix this; they’re not in my neighborhood & I’m MORTIFIED. Ideas?
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Happy Valentines from The Library Kitty! #kidlit #books
To read her happily ever after story, visit your favorite online bookstore. bookshop.org/beta-search?...
To read her happily ever after story, visit your favorite online bookstore. bookshop.org/beta-search?...
February 15, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Happy Valentines from The Library Kitty! #kidlit #books
To read her happily ever after story, visit your favorite online bookstore. bookshop.org/beta-search?...
To read her happily ever after story, visit your favorite online bookstore. bookshop.org/beta-search?...
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Screw this. If you need me, I’ll be on IRC.
“Oh, good: Discord's age verification rollout has ties to Palantir co-founder and panopticon architect Peter Thiel” www.pcgamer.com/software/pla...
“Oh, good: Discord's age verification rollout has ties to Palantir co-founder and panopticon architect Peter Thiel” www.pcgamer.com/software/pla...
Oh, good: Discord's age verification rollout has ties to Palantir co-founder and panopticon architect Peter Thiel
Discord is "experimenting" with an age authentication vendor whose major investors include Thiel's Founders Fund.
www.pcgamer.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Screw this. If you need me, I’ll be on IRC.
“Oh, good: Discord's age verification rollout has ties to Palantir co-founder and panopticon architect Peter Thiel” www.pcgamer.com/software/pla...
“Oh, good: Discord's age verification rollout has ties to Palantir co-founder and panopticon architect Peter Thiel” www.pcgamer.com/software/pla...
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2/12/2026 - Lindenwold, NJ
ICE agents chase children who were waiting at a bus stop for an elementary school
These are elementary school-age children running from adult federal agents attempting to kidnap them
ICE agents chase children who were waiting at a bus stop for an elementary school
These are elementary school-age children running from adult federal agents attempting to kidnap them
February 14, 2026 at 6:25 AM
2/12/2026 - Lindenwold, NJ
ICE agents chase children who were waiting at a bus stop for an elementary school
These are elementary school-age children running from adult federal agents attempting to kidnap them
ICE agents chase children who were waiting at a bus stop for an elementary school
These are elementary school-age children running from adult federal agents attempting to kidnap them
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Finally watch The Librarians documentary on PBS. It's wonderful and sad in documenting the hate filled campaign against diversity in libraries.
The Librarians | Book Policies Documentary | Independent Lens
The Librarians follows librarians and citizens responding to restrictions on library content across the United States.
www.pbs.org
February 14, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Finally watch The Librarians documentary on PBS. It's wonderful and sad in documenting the hate filled campaign against diversity in libraries.
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High praise from my cat-loving pal Dr. Richard Price for The Librarians. I have learned so much about the 1st Amendment from Richard’s Adventures in Censorship blog. Scholarly & snarky, it’s a must-read. Check out the Fun Home article to learn about the challenge that brought us together.
Finally watch The Librarians documentary on PBS. It's wonderful and sad in documenting the hate filled campaign against diversity in libraries.
The Librarians | Book Policies Documentary | Independent Lens
The Librarians follows librarians and citizens responding to restrictions on library content across the United States.
www.pbs.org
February 14, 2026 at 11:37 PM
High praise from my cat-loving pal Dr. Richard Price for The Librarians. I have learned so much about the 1st Amendment from Richard’s Adventures in Censorship blog. Scholarly & snarky, it’s a must-read. Check out the Fun Home article to learn about the challenge that brought us together.
I am terrified of getting mumps.
Yes, I was vaccinated. Yes, I have had both measles & rubella.
Yes, I was vaccinated. Yes, I have had both measles & rubella.
Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Maryland health officials warn providers about an upsurge in mumps cases
Maryland health officials are warning about an uptick in cases of mumps.
www.thebanner.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:12 AM
I am terrified of getting mumps.
Yes, I was vaccinated. Yes, I have had both measles & rubella.
Yes, I was vaccinated. Yes, I have had both measles & rubella.
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Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Maryland health officials warn providers about an upsurge in mumps cases
Maryland health officials are warning about an uptick in cases of mumps.
www.thebanner.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
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Several people have asked me to make an endorsement in the Illinois Senate Democratic primary race. I won't lie, it still feels very weird that anyone cares what I think. And tbh I ordinarily wouldn't say anything until closer to election day, but I feel this is a unique circumstance.
February 13, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Several people have asked me to make an endorsement in the Illinois Senate Democratic primary race. I won't lie, it still feels very weird that anyone cares what I think. And tbh I ordinarily wouldn't say anything until closer to election day, but I feel this is a unique circumstance.
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#AuthorsLoveTeachers so appreciative of all the amazing books available to our students.
Teachers and school librarians! Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️ My fellow creators and I have banded together to celebrate you! This giveaway is especially for you ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
#AuthorsLoveTeachers Giveaway 2026
Hello! And welcome to another year of #AuthorsLoveTeachers! First of all, a HUGE THANK YOU to my fellow creators, whose generosity and kindness allow me to do this in the first place! THANK YOU <…
lyndamullalyhunt.wordpress.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:39 PM
#AuthorsLoveTeachers so appreciative of all the amazing books available to our students.
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I dedicate this song to all librarians who think libraries are/should be neutral. youtu.be/jNGPAW43xE8
Julie& - Neutral (Tiny Desk Contest 2026)
YouTube video by ButterBean Records
youtu.be
February 14, 2026 at 11:42 PM
I dedicate this song to all librarians who think libraries are/should be neutral. youtu.be/jNGPAW43xE8
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I gave my coworkers valentines and they (or the public library patrons) gave me another virus. Are we having fun living with Covid yet?
February 14, 2026 at 11:46 PM
I gave my coworkers valentines and they (or the public library patrons) gave me another virus. Are we having fun living with Covid yet?
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The Ghost Brothers wish you a happy Valentine’s Day. 💌
February 14, 2026 at 11:55 PM
The Ghost Brothers wish you a happy Valentine’s Day. 💌
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Researchers celebrate early results of a drug that may become the first treatment for a serious complication of pregnancy called preeclampsia. It's got the potential to save many lives.
It's a dangerous complication of pregnancy -- but a new drug holds promise
Researchers celebrate early results of a drug that may become the first treatment for a serious complication of pregnancy called preeclampsia. It's got the potential to save many lives.
n.pr
February 14, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Researchers celebrate early results of a drug that may become the first treatment for a serious complication of pregnancy called preeclampsia. It's got the potential to save many lives.