Jessica Gardner
@jsscga.bsky.social
My very first business card (made from a machine at TwinValu Super Center) read “Freewheelin’ Mystic Poetess”. NE OH.
Just applied for a full-time job that pays as much as I was making in 2005, nbd
November 15, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Just applied for a full-time job that pays as much as I was making in 2005, nbd
Me: I have a job interview at 3:30, so please give me space at that time
My daughter, 3:25, pouting at my office door: I really want a leopard gecko, and Daddy said we have to talk about it before he’ll say I can get one
My daughter, 3:25, pouting at my office door: I really want a leopard gecko, and Daddy said we have to talk about it before he’ll say I can get one
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Me: I have a job interview at 3:30, so please give me space at that time
My daughter, 3:25, pouting at my office door: I really want a leopard gecko, and Daddy said we have to talk about it before he’ll say I can get one
My daughter, 3:25, pouting at my office door: I really want a leopard gecko, and Daddy said we have to talk about it before he’ll say I can get one
20 years ago, I worked as a librarian and made a decent salary. Not enough to live on as a single person, but adequate as half of a DINK household in a low CoL area. Today's librarian salaries in my area are the same or LOWER than they were in 2005. This is the problem.
October 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
20 years ago, I worked as a librarian and made a decent salary. Not enough to live on as a single person, but adequate as half of a DINK household in a low CoL area. Today's librarian salaries in my area are the same or LOWER than they were in 2005. This is the problem.
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I have a very bad feeling about this...
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I have a very bad feeling about this...
tfw you open Reminders to add "Karpatka NYT" to later ask your NYT Recipes-subscribing spouse to print it out and discover that you already added a reminder called "Karpatka NYT"
October 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
tfw you open Reminders to add "Karpatka NYT" to later ask your NYT Recipes-subscribing spouse to print it out and discover that you already added a reminder called "Karpatka NYT"
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We can't explain it, but putting a little line in the middle of a 7 is writing French.
October 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We can't explain it, but putting a little line in the middle of a 7 is writing French.
I get so irritated when cars drive by while I'm recording birds with Merlin. I'm like, "do you have any idea how offensive your engine noise is?"
October 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I get so irritated when cars drive by while I'm recording birds with Merlin. I'm like, "do you have any idea how offensive your engine noise is?"
Is hoof trimming the new pimple popping?
October 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Is hoof trimming the new pimple popping?
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Mars was the Roman god of war.
That’s why we say ‘martial arts,' ‘martial law,' and 'court martial.'
Marshall was the Roman god of designer fashion at discount prices.
That’s why we have Marshall’s.
That’s why we say ‘martial arts,' ‘martial law,' and 'court martial.'
Marshall was the Roman god of designer fashion at discount prices.
That’s why we have Marshall’s.
October 7, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Mars was the Roman god of war.
That’s why we say ‘martial arts,' ‘martial law,' and 'court martial.'
Marshall was the Roman god of designer fashion at discount prices.
That’s why we have Marshall’s.
That’s why we say ‘martial arts,' ‘martial law,' and 'court martial.'
Marshall was the Roman god of designer fashion at discount prices.
That’s why we have Marshall’s.
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In the spirit of our Greatest Generation, the OG Antifa, take Kilroy out into the world as the symbol of freedom, liberty, and resistance.
May his watchful eye see the DoD, Bedminster, Quantico, & beyond.
We are the Resistance. We outnumber them. We are everywhere.
May his watchful eye see the DoD, Bedminster, Quantico, & beyond.
We are the Resistance. We outnumber them. We are everywhere.
September 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In the spirit of our Greatest Generation, the OG Antifa, take Kilroy out into the world as the symbol of freedom, liberty, and resistance.
May his watchful eye see the DoD, Bedminster, Quantico, & beyond.
We are the Resistance. We outnumber them. We are everywhere.
May his watchful eye see the DoD, Bedminster, Quantico, & beyond.
We are the Resistance. We outnumber them. We are everywhere.
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«The New York Times reported in 1939 that Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels terminated the careers of 5 prominent German comedians. Their crime? Making political jokes about the Nazi regime.»
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Image of the Times article below.
www.nytimes.com/1939/02/04/a...
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Image of the Times article below.
www.nytimes.com/1939/02/04/a...
September 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
«The New York Times reported in 1939 that Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels terminated the careers of 5 prominent German comedians. Their crime? Making political jokes about the Nazi regime.»
boingboing.net/2025/09/18/s...
Image of the Times article below.
www.nytimes.com/1939/02/04/a...
boingboing.net/2025/09/18/s...
Image of the Times article below.
www.nytimes.com/1939/02/04/a...
Overheard at the Zoo: “I don’t have the strength the gentle parent you right now, so…”
September 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Overheard at the Zoo: “I don’t have the strength the gentle parent you right now, so…”
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I love how NOW it’s a “political assassination” but not MN representative Melissa Hortman and her husband. Cool, cool.
September 10, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I love how NOW it’s a “political assassination” but not MN representative Melissa Hortman and her husband. Cool, cool.
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I don't remember seeing any calls for violent retribution after a Minnesota state senator was assassinated, and it would have been nice not to see any today.
September 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
I don't remember seeing any calls for violent retribution after a Minnesota state senator was assassinated, and it would have been nice not to see any today.
So excited to find out whether today’s the day I wear sweatpants to class
September 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
So excited to find out whether today’s the day I wear sweatpants to class
The phase of a head cold when the sound of your *own* chewing triggers misophonia
June 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The phase of a head cold when the sound of your *own* chewing triggers misophonia
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But when I asked why he still comes when it dredges such painful memories, "Because I have to."
June 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
But when I asked why he still comes when it dredges such painful memories, "Because I have to."
Fun fact working for the DNR: you get an event invite with coordinates instead of a street address
June 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Fun fact working for the DNR: you get an event invite with coordinates instead of a street address
Here’s to hopefully solving my motivation problems, courtesy of @realdollyparton.bsky.social and Family Dollar 💪
May 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Here’s to hopefully solving my motivation problems, courtesy of @realdollyparton.bsky.social and Family Dollar 💪
Really flattered by how apparently versatile LinkedIn sees my skill set!
May 28, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Really flattered by how apparently versatile LinkedIn sees my skill set!
FB is still good for something, it seems
May 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
FB is still good for something, it seems
I've found some of my people!
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May 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I've found some of my people!
Strategies to Help Get Out of Bed:
Start Small: Begin with small steps like getting out of bed for a few minutes, then gradually increase the time (thanks Google, I’ll try that)
Start Small: Begin with small steps like getting out of bed for a few minutes, then gradually increase the time (thanks Google, I’ll try that)
May 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Strategies to Help Get Out of Bed:
Start Small: Begin with small steps like getting out of bed for a few minutes, then gradually increase the time (thanks Google, I’ll try that)
Start Small: Begin with small steps like getting out of bed for a few minutes, then gradually increase the time (thanks Google, I’ll try that)
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BREAKING: Judge Richard Leon, a George W. Bush appointee, issues a TRO blocking the Trump administration from "dissolv[ing]" the Institute of Museum and Library Services, placing any more employees on administrative leave, or terminating any grants in the coming days.
![UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
^
KEITH SONDERLING, Acting Director,
Institute of Museum and Library Services, et al.,
Defendants.
Civil Case No. 25-1050 (RJL)
MEMORANDUM ORDER
May 1, 2025 [Dkt. #13]
This matter initially came before the Court on plaintiff American Library
Association's ("ALA") and plaintiff American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO's ("AFSCME") motion for a preliminary injunction ("PT"). See Pls.' PI Mot. [Dkt, #13]; Pls.' Mem. in Supp. of PI Mot. ("Pls.' PI Mem.") [Dkt. #13-11.
Plaintiffs sought a decision on the PI by May 4, 2025, as defendants intend to execute a
"mass termination of [Institute of Museum and Library Services] staff' on that day. Pls
PI Mot. at 1.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreig5evcrfkwsw2usse2xvhf66zcug76ufhuzui3smou5ycmjh5hf4m@jpeg)
May 2, 2025 at 1:28 AM
BREAKING: Judge Richard Leon, a George W. Bush appointee, issues a TRO blocking the Trump administration from "dissolv[ing]" the Institute of Museum and Library Services, placing any more employees on administrative leave, or terminating any grants in the coming days.
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April 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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