Susan Stanfield
@oliveteacat.bsky.social
Avid reader, vegetarian, cats, blue dot, enthusiastic promoter of libraries and a quiet life. Refuse to put up with nonsense while practicing kindness.
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Reading novels is stealth learning because it may seem like you're avoiding responsibilities, but your brain is busy analyzing and imagining, not to mention improving language skills.
January 11, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Reading novels is stealth learning because it may seem like you're avoiding responsibilities, but your brain is busy analyzing and imagining, not to mention improving language skills.
I’ve never read Octavia Butler…not a fan of sci-fi…but, oh my word! The Parable series is on the top of my list. “Shockingly prescient” is an apt description.
January 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I’ve never read Octavia Butler…not a fan of sci-fi…but, oh my word! The Parable series is on the top of my list. “Shockingly prescient” is an apt description.
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"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke
December 21, 2024 at 1:05 PM
"One of the great tragedies of mankind is that morality has been hijacked by religion. So now people assume that religion and morality have a necessary connection. But the basis of morality is really very simple and doesn't require religion at all."
Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke
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Such a wonderful day off. Currently mired in 11-22-63 by @stephenking.bsky.social. It’s been a long while since I last read one of his books, and this does not disappoint. Planning on my next read.
November 28, 2024 at 4:14 AM
Such a wonderful day off. Currently mired in 11-22-63 by @stephenking.bsky.social. It’s been a long while since I last read one of his books, and this does not disappoint. Planning on my next read.
Doing my best to care for my corner of the world.
November 24, 2024 at 1:55 AM
Doing my best to care for my corner of the world.
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Okay but hear me out:
A nighttime bookstore in which the only lighting comes from lanterns, tea is served to all who enter, there is an emotional support owl in each section, and a buy one / get one free sale occurs during every full moon.
A nighttime bookstore in which the only lighting comes from lanterns, tea is served to all who enter, there is an emotional support owl in each section, and a buy one / get one free sale occurs during every full moon.
November 23, 2024 at 1:18 PM
Okay but hear me out:
A nighttime bookstore in which the only lighting comes from lanterns, tea is served to all who enter, there is an emotional support owl in each section, and a buy one / get one free sale occurs during every full moon.
A nighttime bookstore in which the only lighting comes from lanterns, tea is served to all who enter, there is an emotional support owl in each section, and a buy one / get one free sale occurs during every full moon.
The most fabulous cat I’ve ever known. Merlin, my little soulmate.
November 12, 2024 at 1:25 AM
The most fabulous cat I’ve ever known. Merlin, my little soulmate.