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Retired librarian. Reader, writer, artist. Progressive (not just a Democrat.) Gay, married, proud. Animal and nature lover surrounded by dogs, cats, and horses. And too many squirrels and chipmunks.
IMLS provides essential federal funding to expand access to libraries, strengthen workforce development, and promote lifelong learning across the nation.
Trump's proposed budget eliminates this funding.
Send an email today!
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Trump's proposed budget eliminates this funding.
Send an email today!
bit.ly/42X7r0f via @everylibrary.bsky.social
SEND AN EMAIL: Tell Congress To Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.
Your representatives need to hear from you today! Trump has eliminated all Federal Funding for libraries in his proposed budget.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
IMLS provides essential federal funding to expand access to libraries, strengthen workforce development, and promote lifelong learning across the nation.
Trump's proposed budget eliminates this funding.
Send an email today!
bit.ly/42X7r0f via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Trump's proposed budget eliminates this funding.
Send an email today!
bit.ly/42X7r0f via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Out to remind myself how to put Archie's blanket on him before letting him out. Fortunately he's an old hand [hoof?] at 34 years and will cooperate without argument. Two buckles in front, two straps with clips in back, two elastic belly bands with twist fasteners. Got it.
November 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Out to remind myself how to put Archie's blanket on him before letting him out. Fortunately he's an old hand [hoof?] at 34 years and will cooperate without argument. Two buckles in front, two straps with clips in back, two elastic belly bands with twist fasteners. Got it.
First actual snow of the season rode in last night on a wind as cold and bitter as any GOP senator's scowl.
November 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
First actual snow of the season rode in last night on a wind as cold and bitter as any GOP senator's scowl.
Sewing disaster. The closure and liquidation of Joanne stores nationwide has left most of us who sew without a source for fabric and patterns. Michael's art and craft stores bought the Joanne name but clearly have no expertise in the field. Most of their stores lack even the space needed.
September 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Sewing disaster. The closure and liquidation of Joanne stores nationwide has left most of us who sew without a source for fabric and patterns. Michael's art and craft stores bought the Joanne name but clearly have no expertise in the field. Most of their stores lack even the space needed.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/do...
Don’t put Trump on Mount Rushmore!
A wave of recent Republican bills aim to glorify Trump by putting his face on Mount Rushmore and U.S. currency, and his name on airports, transit systems, and the Kennedy Center. One piece of legislat...
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September 2, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/jo...
Reinstate Dr. Shannon Joslin and Support LGBTQ+ Park Staff and Visitors!
On their own free time, SJ and six others climbed El Capitan in Yosemite and took part in a tradition of hanging a flag at the top.
They never thought the display of acceptance and love would r...
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August 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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Welp, summer's over. The first buds are opening on the Rose of Sharon. 🧸 Looks like we are in for a heavy load of blossoms, too. 🐕
July 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Welp, summer's over. The first buds are opening on the Rose of Sharon. 🧸 Looks like we are in for a heavy load of blossoms, too. 🐕
The Proud Boys are suing the federal government for $100 million from taxpayers to spread more chaos, more violence, and more hate. Sign the petition! sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...
NO Taxpayer money for Proud Boys
The Proud Boys are suing the federal government for $100 million from taxpayers to spread more chaos, more violence, and more hate. Sign the petition!
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July 8, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The Proud Boys are suing the federal government for $100 million from taxpayers to spread more chaos, more violence, and more hate. Sign the petition! sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...
I'd put this on my truck, but I'm sure it would have a broken window as soon as I parked anywhere. These are not "interesting times" but rather what I call terrorizing. (And it doesn't help that Bluesky makes inserting a photo incredibly difficult.)
July 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I'd put this on my truck, but I'm sure it would have a broken window as soon as I parked anywhere. These are not "interesting times" but rather what I call terrorizing. (And it doesn't help that Bluesky makes inserting a photo incredibly difficult.)
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Here's a friendly reminder. 📣🇺🇸
July 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Here's a friendly reminder. 📣🇺🇸
Here is a petition urging Congress to stop further escalation of tRump's illegal action against Iran.
act.winwithoutwar.org/act/iran-wpr...
act.winwithoutwar.org/act/iran-wpr...
Congress Must Pass War Powers Resolutions to Stop a U.S.-Iran War!
Trump’s reckless and illegal actions just put us on the brink of a major war with Iran, putting millions of people in immediate danger.
act.winwithoutwar.org
June 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Here is a petition urging Congress to stop further escalation of tRump's illegal action against Iran.
act.winwithoutwar.org/act/iran-wpr...
act.winwithoutwar.org/act/iran-wpr...
I honestly think we should drop Hegseth and Gabbord on Iran instead of bombs. Much more effective.
Please sign one or more of the petitions to Congress that would tie tRump's hands from further escalation.
Please sign one or more of the petitions to Congress that would tie tRump's hands from further escalation.
June 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I honestly think we should drop Hegseth and Gabbord on Iran instead of bombs. Much more effective.
Please sign one or more of the petitions to Congress that would tie tRump's hands from further escalation.
Please sign one or more of the petitions to Congress that would tie tRump's hands from further escalation.
The National Archives safeguards our collective history, protects the public's right to know, and ensures transparency and accountability in government.
action.everylibrary.org/nationalarch... follow @everylibrary.bsky.social to support libraries.
action.everylibrary.org/nationalarch... follow @everylibrary.bsky.social to support libraries.
PETITION: Tell Trump, Hands Off the National Archives!
The National Archives safeguards our collective history, protects the public's right to know, and ensures transparency and accountability in government.
action.everylibrary.org
June 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The National Archives safeguards our collective history, protects the public's right to know, and ensures transparency and accountability in government.
action.everylibrary.org/nationalarch... follow @everylibrary.bsky.social to support libraries.
action.everylibrary.org/nationalarch... follow @everylibrary.bsky.social to support libraries.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/re...
Resist Trump's militarized attacks on the public!
Trump’s deployment of the military to intimidate and quell local protests—without a request from the governor—is the first incident of its kind in sixty years. And the conditions that would warrant su...
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June 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/re...
The Senate passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to allow schools and libraries to use E-rate funds for Wi-Fi hotspot lending.
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SEND AN EMAIL: Protect WiFi Hotspots for Students and Libraries – Vote NO on H.J. Res. 33
ACTION NEEDED: Protect WiFi Hotspot for Students and Libraries
action.everylibrary.org
May 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The Senate passed a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution that would overturn the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to allow schools and libraries to use E-rate funds for Wi-Fi hotspot lending.
action.everylibrary.org/no_sjres7_2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
action.everylibrary.org/no_sjres7_2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Work in progress
Bulky sweater, Tunisian crochet
I have knitted sweaters before, but this is my first in crochet and also the largest crochet project I have ever tackled. Second sleeve in front here is the last part. Then sew it together and finish edges. Six rows to go. Total time 2 weeks.
Bulky sweater, Tunisian crochet
I have knitted sweaters before, but this is my first in crochet and also the largest crochet project I have ever tackled. Second sleeve in front here is the last part. Then sew it together and finish edges. Six rows to go. Total time 2 weeks.
May 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Work in progress
Bulky sweater, Tunisian crochet
I have knitted sweaters before, but this is my first in crochet and also the largest crochet project I have ever tackled. Second sleeve in front here is the last part. Then sew it together and finish edges. Six rows to go. Total time 2 weeks.
Bulky sweater, Tunisian crochet
I have knitted sweaters before, but this is my first in crochet and also the largest crochet project I have ever tackled. Second sleeve in front here is the last part. Then sew it together and finish edges. Six rows to go. Total time 2 weeks.
STOP BOOK BANS!!
We made it easy to send an email to your representative to fight against book bans in your state!
action.everylibrary.org/nationalaccess via @everylibrary.b
We made it easy to send an email to your representative to fight against book bans in your state!
action.everylibrary.org/nationalaccess via @everylibrary.b
EMAIL YOUR REPS: Don't Ban Books in the United States
Proposed censorship measures in several states could deny your right to read some books in our Nation's libraries and lead to librarians facing criminal charges for the books on the shelves.
action.everylibrary.org
May 29, 2025 at 2:38 AM
STOP BOOK BANS!!
We made it easy to send an email to your representative to fight against book bans in your state!
action.everylibrary.org/nationalaccess via @everylibrary.b
We made it easy to send an email to your representative to fight against book bans in your state!
action.everylibrary.org/nationalaccess via @everylibrary.b
So the House of Representatives believes it is appropriate to increase taxes paid by a married couple who earn just $50K per year in order to give bigger tax cuts to millionaires? I sure hope we have Senators who are smarter than that.
GOP==>stupidity?
GOP==>stupidity?
May 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
So the House of Representatives believes it is appropriate to increase taxes paid by a married couple who earn just $50K per year in order to give bigger tax cuts to millionaires? I sure hope we have Senators who are smarter than that.
GOP==>stupidity?
GOP==>stupidity?
Tell fRump and MAGA not to defund libraries and museums - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...
Their goal, of course, is to keep everyone ignorant and stupid like they are.
Their goal, of course, is to keep everyone ignorant and stupid like they are.
Tell Trump and the GOP: Do NOT Defund our Libraries and Museums
An executive order issued by the Trump administration on Friday night, March 14, calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation’s only federal agency for America...
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May 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Tell fRump and MAGA not to defund libraries and museums - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...
Their goal, of course, is to keep everyone ignorant and stupid like they are.
Their goal, of course, is to keep everyone ignorant and stupid like they are.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/de...
Defend Public Broadcasting!
Public broadcasting provides Americans with access to local news, educational programming, and independent journalism without corporate and political influence. Public broadcasters like PBS and NPR ar...
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May 6, 2025 at 12:55 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/de...
Have you written your members of Congress yet? We're asking them to sign on the House Resolution 70 and Senate Resolution 147. Send a message! #USMailNotForSale #HandsOff actionnetwork.org/letters/publ...
Defend Our Public Postal Service
The public service mission of the Postal Service has made it one of our nation’s most trusted institutions. However, this essential service is under threat if we do not act now. The American peop...
actionnetwork.org
May 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Have you written your members of Congress yet? We're asking them to sign on the House Resolution 70 and Senate Resolution 147. Send a message! #USMailNotForSale #HandsOff actionnetwork.org/letters/publ...
After trying to destroy federal funding for libraries through an executive order, Trump is now attempting to do it through his proposed budget.
Take action today!
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Take action today!
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SIGN THE PETITION: Stand Against Trump's Budget Proposal to Defund IMLS.
Trump is more emboldened than ever to destroy library funding. We need you to take action today!
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May 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
After trying to destroy federal funding for libraries through an executive order, Trump is now attempting to do it through his proposed budget.
Take action today!
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social
Take action today!
bit.ly/4cXcPFj via @everylibrary.bsky.social