Some did, some tried. The Institute for Peace fought hard and smart. They were valiant in their efforts.

I read some of those in high school. Jailbird, and Deadeye Dick... i think I read Galapagos later. He was formative for me. My high school english teacher pointed me to him. Humanity at its finest. So it goes. #vonnegut

No joke. I think when the fandom for Stormtroopers and Darth Vader became "cute" and "fun" -- perhaps a tipping point of sorts, or a canary in the coal mine for rooting for the literal bad guys because "they're cool and strong."

I do enjoy a cold sarsparilla, drunk from a fuscia glass, while snacking on a pamplemouse, in the company of otters, espcially those who's commentary is both witty and barbed. (PS. Enjoying watching X's user count plummet).

THis. Libraries, of any kind, in any place, of any shape, will never stop being magical to me. They will never not excite me. I get the same vibe from nice bookstores... but the thrill of public service, community, at its finiest, physical form -- the humble library. Pure magic.

lmao. especially on brand for this year, too.

I heard about this on the radio, and it enraged me. They couldn't have published this story, i dunno... in Mid October???