Dreadpiratemama
@dreadpiratemama.bsky.social
She/her. Librarian for youth in California. Parent. Pandemic Player (Shakespeare, y’all). Downright detests generative AI. Constantly fumbling, occasionally on to something. Views my own.
Today's the day I rope my post-wisdom-teeth-removal eldest child into my favorite New Year's double feature: The Apartment and Ghostbusters 2.
[Yes, I am a Ghostbusters 2 apologist. I just love Peter MacNicol]
[Yes, I am a Ghostbusters 2 apologist. I just love Peter MacNicol]
a group of people working on a painting in a room
Alt: Character Janosz in Ghostbusters 2 wanders a museum space, instructing every artist and technician that "Everything you're doing is bad. I want you to know this."
media.tenor.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Today's the day I rope my post-wisdom-teeth-removal eldest child into my favorite New Year's double feature: The Apartment and Ghostbusters 2.
[Yes, I am a Ghostbusters 2 apologist. I just love Peter MacNicol]
[Yes, I am a Ghostbusters 2 apologist. I just love Peter MacNicol]
The regulars who know staff by name & expect us to automatically take their side when they stir up shit with other patrons (such as booting them off the printing stations when they’re being “too slow”).
The caregivers who change diapers in the Children’s Room 😭😭😭
The caregivers who change diapers in the Children’s Room 😭😭😭
You know what time of the year it is, #LibrarySky?
IT’S LIBRARY FESTIVUS!
Today is the Airing of Grievances.
Don’t hold back; there will be no judgement here.
IT’S LIBRARY FESTIVUS!
Today is the Airing of Grievances.
Don’t hold back; there will be no judgement here.
an older man in a red cardigan says i got a lot of problems
ALT: an older man in a red cardigan says i got a lot of problems
media.tenor.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The regulars who know staff by name & expect us to automatically take their side when they stir up shit with other patrons (such as booting them off the printing stations when they’re being “too slow”).
The caregivers who change diapers in the Children’s Room 😭😭😭
The caregivers who change diapers in the Children’s Room 😭😭😭
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
AI is a tool. It’s a pretty crappy tool that amalgamates other people’s uncredited work into often uncanny or wholly incorrect products, but it IS a tool. Tools aren’t evil. The humans managing the companies who foist their incessant use on us, however… Place blame where it’s due
December 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
AI is a tool. It’s a pretty crappy tool that amalgamates other people’s uncredited work into often uncanny or wholly incorrect products, but it IS a tool. Tools aren’t evil. The humans managing the companies who foist their incessant use on us, however… Place blame where it’s due
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“Why are folks getting dumber?” Because they don’t read. “Why aren’t men as romantic & poetic as they used to be?” Because they don’t read. “Why are people so vulnerable to propaganda?” “Why is everyone a conspiracy theorist?” Because they don’t read. Because they don’t read.
December 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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We were watching a Muppet Christmas Carol and talking a lot about how much amazing work goes into the puppets. The credits rolled and we got to the credit line for “Muppet Milliner” and my friend spontaneously said “you know what….fuck AI to death.”
December 8, 2025 at 5:01 AM
We were watching a Muppet Christmas Carol and talking a lot about how much amazing work goes into the puppets. The credits rolled and we got to the credit line for “Muppet Milliner” and my friend spontaneously said “you know what….fuck AI to death.”
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“My seeds will not grow,” said Toad.
“You are shouting too much,” said Frog, “These poor seeds are afraid to grow.”
“You are shouting too much,” said Frog, “These poor seeds are afraid to grow.”
December 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
“My seeds will not grow,” said Toad.
“You are shouting too much,” said Frog, “These poor seeds are afraid to grow.”
“You are shouting too much,” said Frog, “These poor seeds are afraid to grow.”
I just love that for the past few years, all the Powerline songs from A Goofy Movie show up in my annual Top Songs of the year playlist. Tevin Campbell for the perpetual win!
a person is standing in a room with a lot of blue lights shining on them
Alt: Cartoon dog pop star wearing yellow suit (Powerline from A Goofy Movie) sings on stage as lights beam down
media.tenor.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I just love that for the past few years, all the Powerline songs from A Goofy Movie show up in my annual Top Songs of the year playlist. Tevin Campbell for the perpetual win!
Was designated "cheese board" for what to bring to Thanksgiving. Went very southern an made pimento cheese, bacon jam (to serve with goat cheese), and cheese straws. Also including pickled okra and spiced sweet pecans. I love my California life, but it's nice to bring a bit of the weird from home
November 27, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Was designated "cheese board" for what to bring to Thanksgiving. Went very southern an made pimento cheese, bacon jam (to serve with goat cheese), and cheese straws. Also including pickled okra and spiced sweet pecans. I love my California life, but it's nice to bring a bit of the weird from home
Sometimes I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion
November 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Sometimes I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion
Daily reminder that you are a better writer and researcher than any generative AI platform around. Your skills are worthy and it takes far more time to clean-up and fact-check the mess some chatbot spits out than to just do it yourself 😘
November 17, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Daily reminder that you are a better writer and researcher than any generative AI platform around. Your skills are worthy and it takes far more time to clean-up and fact-check the mess some chatbot spits out than to just do it yourself 😘
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ah yes, aristocracies — known the world over for their innovation, flexibility and capacity to meet new challenges
Meet Rockbridge, the secretive donor circle that lifted JD Vance is now re-writing MAGA’s future.
It roots its action in a “controversial theory — an ‘aristocracy’ is needed to move the country forward.”
It’s method: a venture capital approach to politics.
gift link:
wapo.st/3Jsvgrl
It roots its action in a “controversial theory — an ‘aristocracy’ is needed to move the country forward.”
It’s method: a venture capital approach to politics.
gift link:
wapo.st/3Jsvgrl
The secretive donor circle that lifted JD Vance is now re-writing MAGA’s future
Chris Buskirk put tech elites in power in Trump’s Washington. His efforts are grounded in a controversial theory: An “aristocracy” is needed to move the country forward.
wapo.st
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
ah yes, aristocracies — known the world over for their innovation, flexibility and capacity to meet new challenges
First sentence for a story:
Garrett dug his index finger deep into his right nostril, felt for the biggest, crustiest booger there, dug out the oozing grey-green lump, and flicked it at his older sister.
Garrett dug his index finger deep into his right nostril, felt for the biggest, crustiest booger there, dug out the oozing grey-green lump, and flicked it at his older sister.
November 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
First sentence for a story:
Garrett dug his index finger deep into his right nostril, felt for the biggest, crustiest booger there, dug out the oozing grey-green lump, and flicked it at his older sister.
Garrett dug his index finger deep into his right nostril, felt for the biggest, crustiest booger there, dug out the oozing grey-green lump, and flicked it at his older sister.
My kid is the age where he uses both Axe body spray and kids' bubblegum toothpaste
October 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
My kid is the age where he uses both Axe body spray and kids' bubblegum toothpaste
I have successfully tricked certain algorithms into only showing me ads for day planners and journals
a man wearing glasses and a plaid shirt is sitting in front of a shelf and says brilliant .
Alt: Moss from IT Crowd shakes his head and smiles while proclaiming "Brilliant"
media.tenor.com
October 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I have successfully tricked certain algorithms into only showing me ads for day planners and journals
Just like in June, I’m scheduled to be #SaturdayLibrarian during a #NoKingsProtest. But I’ll wear yellow, I’ll know local protest locations to point patrons to (should they ask), & will focus on providing quality fact-checked info as always. My damn job is an act of anti authoritarian protest ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
October 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Just like in June, I’m scheduled to be #SaturdayLibrarian during a #NoKingsProtest. But I’ll wear yellow, I’ll know local protest locations to point patrons to (should they ask), & will focus on providing quality fact-checked info as always. My damn job is an act of anti authoritarian protest ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
Waymo spotted in my small suburban area and I am RAGING
October 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Waymo spotted in my small suburban area and I am RAGING
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So, if you have plans to visit a National Park site during the #shutdown, even if they say it's open still- please, don't. The best thing you can do for parks right now is to stay away. Many of us have worked a shutdown before, and we know first hand the damage it causes. #ProtectOurParks
October 1, 2025 at 4:27 AM
So, if you have plans to visit a National Park site during the #shutdown, even if they say it's open still- please, don't. The best thing you can do for parks right now is to stay away. Many of us have worked a shutdown before, and we know first hand the damage it causes. #ProtectOurParks
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Bleed, bleed, poor country!
Great tyranny, lay thou thy basis sure,
For goodness dare not check thee
Great tyranny, lay thou thy basis sure,
For goodness dare not check thee
September 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Bleed, bleed, poor country!
Great tyranny, lay thou thy basis sure,
For goodness dare not check thee
Great tyranny, lay thou thy basis sure,
For goodness dare not check thee
Hegseth is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
RFK Jr is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
Linda McMahon is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
Brendan Carr is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
Every Trump is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
RFK Jr is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
Linda McMahon is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
Brendan Carr is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
Every Trump is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
September 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Hegseth is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
RFK Jr is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
Linda McMahon is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
Brendan Carr is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
Every Trump is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
RFK Jr is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
Linda McMahon is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
Brendan Carr is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
Every Trump is a no-nothing loser who has no place in gov’t
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Hie thee to hell for shame, and leave this world,
Thou cacodemon, there thy kingdom is.
Thou cacodemon, there thy kingdom is.
September 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Hie thee to hell for shame, and leave this world,
Thou cacodemon, there thy kingdom is.
Thou cacodemon, there thy kingdom is.
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September 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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It really is a grim ritual that we have so many acts of violence that evolve into another grim ritual of everyone waiting to see what team the maniac played for, and half the time that has already been decided by the grim ritual of everyone speculating before anyone has any clue about it
September 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It really is a grim ritual that we have so many acts of violence that evolve into another grim ritual of everyone waiting to see what team the maniac played for, and half the time that has already been decided by the grim ritual of everyone speculating before anyone has any clue about it