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Ardent bibliophile 📚 | dog person 🐶🐶 | fundraiser for KERA, KXT 91.7 & WRR 101.1 | 🧶🧵🪴🍞| moon child 🦀 | #booksky
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Crochet advice needed. 🧶 What is the best invisible join for crocheting in the round? Slip stitch created a diagonal seam and I’m sure there’s a better method. Instruction was to join and then C3 for next row of DCs. Pics of outside/inside. TYSM! #crochet
Image of the outside of a double-crocheted double stranded beanie. Image of the inside of a double-crocheted double stranded beanie.
October 26, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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I just finished #everyonewhoisgoneishere by Jonathan Blitzer. It’s a powerful look at the complex history between the US and Central America, and how it has fueled the ongoing #migration crisis. Excellent for understanding the root causes & human impact of this critical issue. 5⭐️ #immigrationpolicy
The image shows a person holding the book Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here by Jonathan Blitzer. The subtitle reads: “The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis.” The book cover features an illustration of a bird composed of various symbolic images, such as maps, palm trees, and official seals, representing themes of migration and geography.
May 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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I made this #headingnorthhat a couple years ago using Malabrigo Washted in Pearl and Heirloom Vegetables colorways. This yarn is divine! #showmeyourknits #malabrigo
A medium-sized, fluffy gray and brown dog with a purple collar is resting its head on a person's lap. The person is wearing blue jeans. On the person's lap is a light purple knitted hat with a dark red and purple patterned band and a tree design. The background shows a bed with a patterned orange, gray, and white bedspread and a gray knitted blanket. A close-up, overhead shot of the crown of a light purple and gray hand-knitted beanie. The decreases create a swirl pattern of knit stitches meeting at the very top center of the hat. The background is slightly blurred but shows a bed with a patterned orange, gray, and white bedspread. A close-up shows a person's hand holding a ball of variegated burgundy, deep pink, and white yarn. In the foreground, slightly out of focus, is another ball of light purple and gray variegated yarn. The background is a blurred, textured gray surface, possibly concrete.
May 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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In February, I read Liz Cheney’s memoir Oath and Honor, about J6 and the resulting investigation by the House Select Committee. It illuminated how fragile our democracy was during the events of J6 and how imperative it is to protect it from enemies foreign and domestic. Highly recommend. 4⭐️
The cover of the book “Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning” by Liz Cheney. The cover features a photograph of Liz Cheney, a blonde woman wearing glasses and a dark blue blazer, sitting at a desk. Behind her is part of an American flag. The title is in large white and red text, with the subtitle “A Memoir and a Warning” below in smaller white text.
March 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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It turned out great! I am an experienced sourdough baker, but made the mistake of forgetting to warm the water before the 1st proof & thought it’d never rise. I threw it in a slightly warmed oven for the second proof and it finally got all marshmallowy and just right for baking.
January 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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My son and I made a starter last night and have been proofing the dough all morning for baguettes. My kitchen smells amazing!

Recipe: Classic Baguettes by @kingarthurbaking.bsky.social

#baguettes 🥖👨‍🍳👩‍🍳
Three golden-brown baguettes rest on a cooling rack. The baguettes have a slightly elongated shape and are scored with three diagonal lines along their length. The cooling rack is made of metal with small holes.
January 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Books pulled off the newsroom bookshelf. Which to read first? OUTRAGED! or Ignorance and Bliss: On Wanting Not to Know 🤪 #booksky
The image shows a stack of four books placed on a windowsill, with a small ceramic planter on top that has a face design. A trailing plant emerges from the planter, cascading down over the books. The books are as follows: 1. Ignorance and Bliss by Mark Lilla - A teal-colored hardcover book at the top of the stack. 2. Outraged by Kurt Gray - An orange book with bold black and red text. 3. The Migrant’s Jail by Brianna Nofil - A bright orange book with bold black text. 4. Hyper-efficient by Mithu Storoni - A yellow book with black text and a small blue logo. The background is softly blurred, showing hints of greenery outside the window.
January 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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There is a BlueSky Starter Pack directory at this link with keyword search. 📚 blueskydirectory.com/starter-pack...
January 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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I’m finally getting around to reading BABEL by R.F. Kuang. It delves into colonialism, power, identity, and resistance, exploring whether oppressive systems can be reformed or must be dismantled. A timely tale of language, exploitation, and the fight for justice in a fractured world. #booksky
The cover of Babel: An Arcane History features a detailed black-and-white illustration of an elaborate tower, resembling the Tower of Babel, surrounded by gothic-style spires and domed buildings under a starry sky. Birds are flying around the tower, adding motion to the scene. The title “BABEL” is in large, bold, gold letters at the bottom, with “An Arcane History” written in smaller, white text underneath. The overall tone is dark and mysterious, reflecting the book’s themes of power and complexity.
January 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Christmas may be over, but I’m still on vacation with lots of time to relax and read. The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter is a holiday + romance + mystery novel which checks all my favorite boxes. 🕵️🥰🎄📚
The image shows a hand holding a book titled “The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year” by Ally Carter. The cover art is colorful and illustrated. It depicts a woman and a man standing in front of a Christmas tree. The background features a flocked Christmas tree with ornaments.
December 27, 2024 at 1:21 AM
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Vacation reading: North Woods by Daniel Mason. Young lovers flee a Puritan colony to a cabin in the woods. It is a story of the home and the lives of its many inhabitants (both human and non) over generations: an English soldier, spinsters, a con man and a panther. #northwoodsbook #danielmason
The image shows a copy of North Woods by Daniel Mason being held outdoors with a natural wooded background and sunlight breaking through the trees. The cover features an illustration of a reclining mountain lion in a green landscape with trees and hills. A sticker on the cover highlights that the book was named one of The New York Times Book Review’s Top 10 Best Books of 2023.
December 21, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge

20/20
This image shows the cover of the novel Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. The title is in bold, colorful, overlapping block letters, set against a stylized wave design reminiscent of Hokusai’s The Great Wave.
December 19, 2024 at 12:58 PM
protoflux.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge

19/20
The image shows the book cover of Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. The top features the author’s name in bold black letters. A yellow starburst states, “MORE THAN 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD.” Below that, the title, Flowers for Algernon, is written in an orange handwritten-style font. The cover includes an image of a white mouse (representing Algernon), sitting on a white background. The mouse’s tail extends toward the right side of the image.
December 18, 2024 at 5:03 AM
protoflux.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge

18/20
A worn paperback copy of The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster is featured. The book’s cover is turquoise blue with an illustration of a boy interacting with a large clock-faced dog. The title is in bold yellow letters, and this edition is marked as the “Special 35th Anniversary Edition.” The illustrator, Jules Feiffer, and an appreciation credit to Maurice Sendak are also printed on the cover. The book shows signs of use, such as creases and frayed edges.
December 16, 2024 at 5:33 AM
protoflux.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge

17/20
The image shows the book cover of Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. The title appears in bold red and blue text, with the author’s name prominently displayed below the title. The cover features intricate black-and-white illustrations framing the edges, including animals, plants, and tools, evoking a rural and natural setting. Notable mentions on the cover include a blue seal for Oprah’s Book Club 2022 and a gold label indicating it as a Winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
December 15, 2024 at 1:13 AM
protoflux.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge

16/20
The image shows the cover of a book titled A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez. The cover has a vibrant yellow background, with an illustration of a mysterious, cloaked figure in purple holding a mirror and other objects. The translator is Megan McDowell, and the book is noted to be from the author of Our Share of Night.
December 13, 2024 at 8:29 PM
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I’m sure my parents took me to drive-in movies that I can’t remember titles of now, but this was the first one that is a core memory of going to an indoor theater and this scene was terrifying!
This image is a still from the film Close Encounters of the Third Kind. It depicts a young child standing in front of an open door, illuminated by a striking yellow-orange glow. The child is gazing outward toward the light, evoking a sense of mystery and awe.
December 13, 2024 at 1:09 PM
protoflux.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge

15/20
This image shows someone holding a book titled “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story”, created by Nikole Hannah-Jones. The book’s cover is predominantly blue, with the title written in large white text.
December 13, 2024 at 3:17 AM
protoflux.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge

14/20
The image shows the cover of the book Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk by Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain. The title is prominently displayed at the top in bold, irregular black text. Below the title is a tagline, “The Uncensored Oral History of Punk,” and the authors’ names. The cover features an orange-toned, cut-out collage image of four men in white shirts, stained with what looks like black ink or liquid, each striking dramatic, punk-inspired poses.
December 12, 2024 at 2:20 AM
protoflux.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge

13/20
The image shows someone holding a book titled Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel. The cover features an illustration of two women in a kitchen setting. One is sitting while forming dough, and the other is standing near a table with cooking ingredients.
December 10, 2024 at 8:38 PM
protoflux.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge

12/20
The image shows the cover of the book A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson. It is labeled as “The National Bestseller” and includes a quote from The New York Times Book Review: “Destined to become a modern classic of science writing.” The cover features an image of Earth set against a dark blue background, with signs of wear and tear.
December 8, 2024 at 4:42 PM
protoflux.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge

11/20
The book cover of Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner features a bold red background. At the top, the title is written in black uppercase, handwritten-style text: “CRYING IN.” Below, “H MART” appears in larger, bolder black text, also handwritten. In the center, there’s an illustration of a pair of chopsticks holding a bundle of noodles. The noodles stretch downward, forming a loose U-shape across the cover. On the right side of the noodle bundle, in smaller white text, is the subtitle: “A MEMOIR.” At the bottom, the author’s name, “MICHELLE ZAUNER,” is written in white uppercase text, matching the subtitle. The design is minimalist but striking, emphasizing the memoir’s themes of food, culture, and emotion.
December 7, 2024 at 3:19 PM
protoflux.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge

10/20
The image shows the cover of a book titled “The Premonition: A Pandemic Story” by Michael Lewis. The design features a bright yellow background with the author’s name and title in bold, dark blue letters. Two red dots, overlapping slightly, are centered on the cover above the word “Premonition.”
December 7, 2024 at 1:58 AM
protoflux.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge

9/20
The image shows the cover of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ book titled “Between the World and Me”. The text is bold and black, with a slightly distressed texture. It stands out against an off-white background.
December 5, 2024 at 12:25 AM
protoflux.bsky.social
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.

#BookSky💙📚
#BookChallenge

8/20
This is the cover of Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. It features a bold red background with a simple illustration of a hand holding a sun, along with the author’s name and accolades.
December 4, 2024 at 1:56 PM