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Mercenary Librarian (looking for work). Library Twitter Discord creator. OBOD. They/Them. Dips fries in cocktail sauce. Early adopter of kindness. Constantly underestimated. Opinions = mine. Fund art not war. Fix your hearts or die.
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This creamy Pumpkin Soup recipe from 1651 is simple and definitely worth a spot on your Thanksgiving table. youtu.be/mGex4p9bwkU?...
A 375 Year Old French Recipe for Pumpkin Soup
YouTube video by Tasting History with Max Miller
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November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This creamy Pumpkin Soup recipe from 1651 is simple and definitely worth a spot on your Thanksgiving table. youtu.be/mGex4p9bwkU?...
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Incremental change is what stopped us from being openly lynched in this country. Incremental change is how we finally got out right to vote respected 100 fucking years after it was etched in the Constitution.
Harm reduction has kept us alive on this soil. Some folks have no clue of hard times.
Harm reduction has kept us alive on this soil. Some folks have no clue of hard times.
November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Incremental change is what stopped us from being openly lynched in this country. Incremental change is how we finally got out right to vote respected 100 fucking years after it was etched in the Constitution.
Harm reduction has kept us alive on this soil. Some folks have no clue of hard times.
Harm reduction has kept us alive on this soil. Some folks have no clue of hard times.
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And the thing is, we can’t even tell if they’re being kidnapped by the government or a bunch of randos who sense opportunity because the government has lost its sense of purpose & indeed their minds.
Thank goodness for community.
Thank goodness for community.
Chicagoans are making, sharing, and printing designs for whistles that can warn people when ICE is in the area. The goal is to “prevent as many people from being kidnapped as possible.”
The Latest Defense Against ICE: 3D-Printed Whistles
Chicagoans are making, sharing, and printing designs for whistles that can warn people when ICE is in the area. The goal is to “prevent as many people from being kidnapped as possible.”
www.404media.co
November 11, 2025 at 3:29 PM
And the thing is, we can’t even tell if they’re being kidnapped by the government or a bunch of randos who sense opportunity because the government has lost its sense of purpose & indeed their minds.
Thank goodness for community.
Thank goodness for community.
I'm gonna be that guy and say you should really read the original Ian Fleming books. I was a huge Bond nerd back in the day.
this kind of feels like freaking out over a problem that 95% of the audience is not going to have an issue with
Report: Amazon Is Struggling to Think How to Bring James Bond Back From the Dead
Daniel Craig's permanent exit in 'No Time to Die' is apparently causing issues for the next 'Bond' film.
gizmodo.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I'm gonna be that guy and say you should really read the original Ian Fleming books. I was a huge Bond nerd back in the day.
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In a case with major implications for voting access, the Supreme Court will soon decide whether a mail-in ballot must be received by Election Day to count. The decision could strike down laws in 16 states allowing late-arriving ballots.
SCOTUS to Hear GOP Lawsuit That Could Radically Restrict Mail Voting
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
In a case with major implications for voting access, the Supreme Court will soon decide whether a mail-in ballot must be received by Election Day to count. The decision could strike down laws in 16 states allowing late-arriving ballots.
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For more information, check out our previous coverage:
What an RNC Lawsuit in Mississippi Tells Us About Its Goal of Disenfranchising Voters in 2024
In a test case for disenfranchising voters in 2024, the RNC is posing a legal challenge to Mississippi’s post-election ballot receipt deadline.
www.democracydocket.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
For more information, check out our previous coverage:
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what if you could create your very own Mimic Chest to decorate your tavern?
we dropped an in-depth tutorial showing how to create functional custom items, and a step-by-step guide on how to make a cute Mimic Chest!
catch the full video here
we dropped an in-depth tutorial showing how to create functional custom items, and a step-by-step guide on how to make a cute Mimic Chest!
catch the full video here
Tavern Keeper 🍻 Design Mode step-by-step tutorial | Greenheart Games
Learn all about Tavern Keeper’s Design Mode and get started on your own custom furniture and decorations with this step-by-step tutorial by our Art Director Seth Trimble. Dive into the tools, learn how to create functional custom items, and make a cute Mimic Chest alongside our guide. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:13 How to make custom furniture 5:32 How to make a Mimic Chest guide 13:48 Mimic chest variations WISHLIST TAVERN KEEPER NOW ON STEAM: https://ghg.to/cmTQ Follow us to get the latest updates! ‣ Greenheart Games Discord: https://discord.gg/greenheartgames ‣ Greenheart Games on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@greenheartgames ‣ Greenheart Games on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreenheartGames ‣ Tavern Keeper on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TavernKeeper ‣ Game Dev Tycoon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GameDevTycoon
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November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
what if you could create your very own Mimic Chest to decorate your tavern?
we dropped an in-depth tutorial showing how to create functional custom items, and a step-by-step guide on how to make a cute Mimic Chest!
catch the full video here
we dropped an in-depth tutorial showing how to create functional custom items, and a step-by-step guide on how to make a cute Mimic Chest!
catch the full video here
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Things are terrible so here is something that brings me joy. Doing SFF reading recommendations for TV characters is one of my favorite columns I do at Reactor. I love getting to combine my love of books, my love of TV, and my talent for tailored recommendations. Links in the thread. 1/
November 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Things are terrible so here is something that brings me joy. Doing SFF reading recommendations for TV characters is one of my favorite columns I do at Reactor. I love getting to combine my love of books, my love of TV, and my talent for tailored recommendations. Links in the thread. 1/
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In a world full of terrible role models for young people, I’m so glad there are also smart, joyful and empathetic people like Ms Rachel and Mychal Threets.
November 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
In a world full of terrible role models for young people, I’m so glad there are also smart, joyful and empathetic people like Ms Rachel and Mychal Threets.
I'm bringing him back #DailySkeletor #affirmations
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I'm bringing him back #DailySkeletor #affirmations
And it's a Christmas Movie!
"oh you know that movie where Michael Shannon dresses as bigfoot while drunk & is hunted by Ian McShane because bunnysona Christina Hendricks left Shannon for wolfsona Ron Perlman in a small rural town that's like 80% furries, also it's about Christmas"
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
And it's a Christmas Movie!
In undergrad I wrote a paper about how The Odyssey wasn't an epic tale of bravery but rather a Greek Miss Manners guide & I stand by that analysis
*maximum alpha at 1.25x speed* continuously lives on in my head, unfortunately.
November 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
In undergrad I wrote a paper about how The Odyssey wasn't an epic tale of bravery but rather a Greek Miss Manners guide & I stand by that analysis
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This week, Facet Publishing is excited to offer 30% off The Kind Librarian 🤝 A pioneering guide exploring #kindness and wellbeing in library workplaces, it's a must-read for anyone looking to create a supportive and empathetic culture!
Shop now 👉 https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/kind-librarian/
Shop now 👉 https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/kind-librarian/
The Kind Librarian
This pioneering guide explores kindness and wellbeing in library workplaces. It is a must-read for anyone looking to create a supportive and empathetic workplace culture, providing library-specific insights and showing how positive workplace cultures benefit both staff and the wider community.
www.facetpublishing.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This week, Facet Publishing is excited to offer 30% off The Kind Librarian 🤝 A pioneering guide exploring #kindness and wellbeing in library workplaces, it's a must-read for anyone looking to create a supportive and empathetic culture!
Shop now 👉 https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/kind-librarian/
Shop now 👉 https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/kind-librarian/
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Terrific to see the Into the Light: Pioneers of Black British Ballet exhibition arriving in Scarborough #Libraries.
Into the Light, a partnership between us and Oxygen Arts, is funded by a grant from the @thenationallottery.bsky.social Heritage Fund.
www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/whats-on/art...
Into the Light, a partnership between us and Oxygen Arts, is funded by a grant from the @thenationallottery.bsky.social Heritage Fund.
www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/whats-on/art...
Scarborough exhibition puts ballet’s black trailblazers in the spotlight
The untold stories of Britain’s black ballet dancers are centre stage in a touring exhibition culminating in Scarborough.
www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Terrific to see the Into the Light: Pioneers of Black British Ballet exhibition arriving in Scarborough #Libraries.
Into the Light, a partnership between us and Oxygen Arts, is funded by a grant from the @thenationallottery.bsky.social Heritage Fund.
www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/whats-on/art...
Into the Light, a partnership between us and Oxygen Arts, is funded by a grant from the @thenationallottery.bsky.social Heritage Fund.
www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/whats-on/art...
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It’s difficult to underestimate the extra burden that this is placing on our public libraries. For example, on a daily basis library workers are now filling the in-person/human service gap that billion euro banking institutions have abdicated from to maximise their profit margins.
"Essential services are now digital by default, leaving many older people feeling locked out of their own lives."
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie/6864189
Opinion: We’ve grown far too comfortable excluding older people from the digital world
As more of our lives move online by default, digital ageism has quietly become one of the last unchallenged prejudices, writes Fiona Daly.
jrnl.ie
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
It’s difficult to underestimate the extra burden that this is placing on our public libraries. For example, on a daily basis library workers are now filling the in-person/human service gap that billion euro banking institutions have abdicated from to maximise their profit margins.
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“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” Desmond Tutu
Be the reason someone feels valued today.
🧡
#kindness #compassion
Picture by @joyfulsmolthings
Be the reason someone feels valued today.
🧡
#kindness #compassion
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November 11, 2025 at 8:08 AM
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” Desmond Tutu
Be the reason someone feels valued today.
🧡
#kindness #compassion
Picture by @joyfulsmolthings
Be the reason someone feels valued today.
🧡
#kindness #compassion
Picture by @joyfulsmolthings
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Kahless tells us time is the one enemy no warrior can defeat. In the end, it is how you spent your that time matters most. Spend it being honorable, strong, and kind. Do this and time will not be your enemy, but your gift to those who will be glad to have known you.
November 7, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Kahless tells us time is the one enemy no warrior can defeat. In the end, it is how you spent your that time matters most. Spend it being honorable, strong, and kind. Do this and time will not be your enemy, but your gift to those who will be glad to have known you.
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A togglable "I'm an adult with kids and a job" feature that assumes you only get to play once a week, and dumps a summary of what you were last doing/your current objectives in a corner tooltip on loading a save.
November 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
A togglable "I'm an adult with kids and a job" feature that assumes you only get to play once a week, and dumps a summary of what you were last doing/your current objectives in a corner tooltip on loading a save.
I remember this. What a day
November 11, 2025 at 12:50 AM
I remember this. What a day
PJs, Red Vines, King & Conquerer.
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
PJs, Red Vines, King & Conquerer.
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NYT opinion section defends enslaving AI should it become conscious.
Maybe one day we can talk about real problems too!!! 🤞🏻
Maybe one day we can talk about real problems too!!! 🤞🏻
November 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
NYT opinion section defends enslaving AI should it become conscious.
Maybe one day we can talk about real problems too!!! 🤞🏻
Maybe one day we can talk about real problems too!!! 🤞🏻
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If anyone is looking for something to recommend for any awards you might be associated with, "Reading Weird Fiction in an Age of Fascism" by Zachary Gillan @megapolisomancy.bsky.social deserves all the awards. Essential reading.
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Reading Weird Fiction in an Age of Fascism
Zachary Gillan I have been thinking, for obvious reasons, about living in a world of reactionary politics, and about the political valences of the irreal, and about ARB’s insistence upon the radica…
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November 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
If anyone is looking for something to recommend for any awards you might be associated with, "Reading Weird Fiction in an Age of Fascism" by Zachary Gillan @megapolisomancy.bsky.social deserves all the awards. Essential reading.
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ancillaryreviewofbooks.org/2025/05/02/r...
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ILA turns 70 in 2026! 🎉 From IRA to ILA, help us celebrate seven decades of advancing literacy by sharing your reflections, memories, or photos from your time with ILA by contacting us at [email protected]. We want to feature you in our 70th anniversary campaign!
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
ILA turns 70 in 2026! 🎉 From IRA to ILA, help us celebrate seven decades of advancing literacy by sharing your reflections, memories, or photos from your time with ILA by contacting us at [email protected]. We want to feature you in our 70th anniversary campaign!