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Books and Pie and Nonsense
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"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." -MLK

As always, Dr. King's message is right on time. Today calls on all of us to hear his wisdom and put it into action.
January 19, 2026 at 2:33 PM
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Ring in the new year with the greatest and wildest pamphlet that ever blasted monarchy at the root. 9 days until COMMON SENSE turns 250
Thomas Paine began 1776 with _Common Sense_ and the call to reject monarchy, and ended with _The American Crisis_, warning that "these are the times that try men's souls."

Like many in my field, I've spent the last dozen years preparing for 2026, sure that the fullest histories serve us best. 1/
January 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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This is an almost shockingly wise essay. I'm glad I've finally read it.
There Is No Mary Problem in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
George’s vision of his wife without him is essential to the film, but critics continue to miss its true—and profound—meaning.
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
My offering on Pie Abundant Day, if it please your Grace @duchessgoldblatt.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
November 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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The long list has landed.

Get ready for the 2026 Tournament of Books, presented by @fieldnotesbrand.bsky.social, with the 70 most Rooster-worthy novels of the year! www.tournamentofbooks.com/the-year-in-...
The 2026 Long List — The Tournament of Books
Literary bloodsport approaches! As we narrow down our shortlist of Tournament competitors, here are the 70 works of fiction in consideration from this year.
www.tournamentofbooks.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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It’s so wholesome. I love this
POV: The new singer of the Reading Rainbow theme song and the new host of Reading Rainbow meet for the first time in Canada 🥹📚🌈

Video Description:
Mychal and Bukola meet for the first time! They joyfully dance to the Reading Rainbow theme song, sung by Bukola ✨

youtube.com/@kidzuko?feature=shared
October 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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almost congratulated the guy whose sign included "ad nauseam" for spelling it correctly, but I figured he knew
October 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Pritzker: "When did we become a country where it's ok for the US president to insist on national television that a state should call him to beg for anything? Especially something we don't want. Have we truly lost all sense of sanity in this nation that we treat this as normal?"
September 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
August 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I celebrated July 12 Pecan Pie Day with this Peachy Pecan Pie.
July 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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June 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed." 

-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
June 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Dear #mathsky, if you repost this, it will let people see the article for free. Thanks!

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How Bees, Beer Cans and Data Solve the Same Packing Problem (Gift Article)
Trying to fit it all in? There’s a trick to it, even in 24 dimensions.
www.nytimes.com
June 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
June 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Erica Chenoweth, "Civil Resistance What Everyone Needs to Know"--

"Leaders or governments that respond by using violence are not demonstrating strength or power. Instead they are paradoxically demonstrating their weakness, because they have lost the population's voluntary cooperation."
June 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
June 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Happy #Pride everyone. Nature is infinitely diverse.
June 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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First saw this on IG and all the comments were awesome. Love our fanbase. ❤️
Also holy shit the Mariners Pride Month video is SO good
June 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Bracket-based discussions with a twist, coming this summer www.tournamentofbooks.com/welcome-to-t...
Welcome to the Summer Bracket — The Tournament of Books
www.tournamentofbooks.com
May 31, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Someone today asked me if I was a mother. (Rather presumptuous???) but of course! My answer was, “Yes, and I still have one at home.” His photo:
May 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Just trying to spread some, send some, love 💗 into the world
May 10, 2025 at 11:19 PM
No. This sounds terrible on many levels.
Just say no to digital necromancy.
NEWS: Jim Fagan was the voice of the NBA on NBC's promos during the 90s. He passed away in 2019.

Using AI, he will be heard once again as the NBA on NBC returns next season.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/633...
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