Carol Nicol
@agedscholar.bsky.social
Hey! I'm a cat-loving, roleplaying, vegetarian librarian! Scones are my love language.
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
December 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
Reposted by Carol Nicol
Cities thrive not on fear but empathy, on cooperation not division.
That's the NYC we know and love. It has found expression in this movement. And it is rising up at the ballot box today.
Polls close at 9pm: zohranfornyc.com/vote
That's the NYC we know and love. It has found expression in this movement. And it is rising up at the ballot box today.
Polls close at 9pm: zohranfornyc.com/vote
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Cities thrive not on fear but empathy, on cooperation not division.
That's the NYC we know and love. It has found expression in this movement. And it is rising up at the ballot box today.
Polls close at 9pm: zohranfornyc.com/vote
That's the NYC we know and love. It has found expression in this movement. And it is rising up at the ballot box today.
Polls close at 9pm: zohranfornyc.com/vote
October 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Fact: my blood clots too fast.
Fact: my doctor has not recommended blood thinners.
Fact: turmeric, ginger, and garlic are good for blood thinning.
Conclusion: I need to eat more Indian food.
Fact: my doctor has not recommended blood thinners.
Fact: turmeric, ginger, and garlic are good for blood thinning.
Conclusion: I need to eat more Indian food.
September 24, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Fact: my blood clots too fast.
Fact: my doctor has not recommended blood thinners.
Fact: turmeric, ginger, and garlic are good for blood thinning.
Conclusion: I need to eat more Indian food.
Fact: my doctor has not recommended blood thinners.
Fact: turmeric, ginger, and garlic are good for blood thinning.
Conclusion: I need to eat more Indian food.
Just a light-hearted post to say while I am officially middle-aged, I can still figure out how to change mobile phone service AND replace a SIM card. 😜
September 12, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Just a light-hearted post to say while I am officially middle-aged, I can still figure out how to change mobile phone service AND replace a SIM card. 😜
My favorite scene in History Boys. Followed closely by the scene where the "general studies" teacher is explaining that GS is useless... My bachelors was in GS.
The History Boys - Women in History
YouTube video by shnazztastic
youtu.be
July 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
My favorite scene in History Boys. Followed closely by the scene where the "general studies" teacher is explaining that GS is useless... My bachelors was in GS.
Do you suppose getting this book and one about pig farming to just casually keep on my work desk would be inappropriate?
June 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Do you suppose getting this book and one about pig farming to just casually keep on my work desk would be inappropriate?
I've been watching this. And during the program, a commercial for WhatsApp came up, touting how secure they keep your private information.
I don't know who chose the ad, a human with a weird sense of irony... or an algorithm.
I don't know who chose the ad, a human with a weird sense of irony... or an algorithm.
The Feed - Official Trailer | Prime Video
YouTube video by Prime Video
www.youtube.com
May 31, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I've been watching this. And during the program, a commercial for WhatsApp came up, touting how secure they keep your private information.
I don't know who chose the ad, a human with a weird sense of irony... or an algorithm.
I don't know who chose the ad, a human with a weird sense of irony... or an algorithm.
Looks like Elon is getting the Hell out of DOGE.
Elon Musk leaves the Trump administration, capping his run as federal government slasher
Elon Musk has officially left the Trump White House, capping a turbulent effort to slash the federal government by the world's richest man.
www.usatoday.com
May 29, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Looks like Elon is getting the Hell out of DOGE.
Wow! This is available on Kanopy through my library. I really loved it! m.imdb.com/title/tt11873472/
Neptune Frost (2021) ⭐ 6.5 | Musical, Sci-Fi
1h 45m
m.imdb.com
May 16, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Wow! This is available on Kanopy through my library. I really loved it! m.imdb.com/title/tt11873472/
That moment when... you aren't wearing a suit, but it's okay because you bought him.
May 13, 2025 at 2:17 PM
That moment when... you aren't wearing a suit, but it's okay because you bought him.
I have a Master's in Library Science, and I play with blocks at work!
May 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I have a Master's in Library Science, and I play with blocks at work!
Work is rewarding the last couple months. I've had several projects that I've been working on aside from the routine stuff. I'm building a display for Adopt a Cat Month in June. 4 cat adoption places that have agreed to let me put up signs like this. I made templates for 3 of them.
May 9, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Work is rewarding the last couple months. I've had several projects that I've been working on aside from the routine stuff. I'm building a display for Adopt a Cat Month in June. 4 cat adoption places that have agreed to let me put up signs like this. I made templates for 3 of them.
I have a new cardigan!
May 9, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I have a new cardigan!
This is either a present or a threat. You never know with cats.
May 3, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This is either a present or a threat. You never know with cats.
I am in no way qualified for this job I found posted... I just want to say that "Director of Inclusion and Belonging" sounds like the best job title EVER!
May 2, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I am in no way qualified for this job I found posted... I just want to say that "Director of Inclusion and Belonging" sounds like the best job title EVER!
Manager: I just feel like you’ve given up caring at work this week
Me: Untrue…I haven’t cared for a fair few months now…🤷♀️🤷♂️
Me: Untrue…I haven’t cared for a fair few months now…🤷♀️🤷♂️
May 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Manager: I just feel like you’ve given up caring at work this week
Me: Untrue…I haven’t cared for a fair few months now…🤷♀️🤷♂️
Me: Untrue…I haven’t cared for a fair few months now…🤷♀️🤷♂️
This is Gizmo. She has been studying to be an acoustics engineer tonight. She's been testing the acoustic qualities of the closets, different rooms, especially the bathroom. The goal is to see how far her indignant screams will carry.
April 25, 2025 at 2:05 AM
This is Gizmo. She has been studying to be an acoustics engineer tonight. She's been testing the acoustic qualities of the closets, different rooms, especially the bathroom. The goal is to see how far her indignant screams will carry.
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3 days ago RFK Jr. told the CDC to stop recommending water fluoridation, claiming it was a neurotoxin (this is a lie).
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
CDC denies help for lead poisoning in Milwaukee schools due to layoffs
The CDC rejected a request for help "due to the complete loss" of their lead poisoning experts.
www.cbsnews.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
3 days ago RFK Jr. told the CDC to stop recommending water fluoridation, claiming it was a neurotoxin (this is a lie).
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
Turns out he also just eliminated the CDC’s entire Lead Program, and now lead poisoned children in Milwaukee are just on their own. Lead IS a neurotoxin and harms brain development
My investments in the Federal Employees "Thrift Savings Plan" went up on average, more than $4000 per quarter for the last 8 quarters... And down more than $6000 this quarter. I wonder whatever happened? Seeing as America is Great Again.
April 11, 2025 at 11:37 PM
My investments in the Federal Employees "Thrift Savings Plan" went up on average, more than $4000 per quarter for the last 8 quarters... And down more than $6000 this quarter. I wonder whatever happened? Seeing as America is Great Again.
Me: It's been months now, I wonder if Goblin will protest when I close the blinds.
Goblin: ...
Goblin: ...
April 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Me: It's been months now, I wonder if Goblin will protest when I close the blinds.
Goblin: ...
Goblin: ...
Max and Molli in the Future is a science fiction rom-com, but GOOD!
March 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Max and Molli in the Future is a science fiction rom-com, but GOOD!
Goblin's gotten herself a sunbeam.
March 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Goblin's gotten herself a sunbeam.