Sarah
@whtabtpineapple.bsky.social
Proprietor of Al's Pancake World. Cranky reader, overexcited TV viewer. Loves Autumn, romance books & chocolate milk. ace. ADHD. She/Her. MN. Abortion is healthcare
Reviews romance bks Treat Yourself with Books http://treatyourselfwithbooks.wordpress.com
Reviews romance bks Treat Yourself with Books http://treatyourselfwithbooks.wordpress.com
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Sarah
@whtabtpineapple.bsky.social
· Jan 13
First book of 2025 finished! We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer. Horror. Interesting read and I liked the ending.
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The thing about this executive order is that he doesn't have that authority and states should ignore him
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that blocks states from enforcing their own regulations around artificial intelligence and instead aims to create a "single national framework" for AI. https://cnn.it/49chVwf
December 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The thing about this executive order is that he doesn't have that authority and states should ignore him
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Trump sent Vance there twice. He threatened to cut off all federal spending to the state. He vowed to back primary challengers of any Republican who voted against him here. He posted their names online, prompting his fans to send them death threats.
But all that failed, so now he wasn't involved.
But all that failed, so now he wasn't involved.
Reporter: The senate in Indiana voted against the redistricting effort.
Trump: I wasn't working on it very hard. I wasn't very much involved
Trump: I wasn't working on it very hard. I wasn't very much involved
December 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Trump sent Vance there twice. He threatened to cut off all federal spending to the state. He vowed to back primary challengers of any Republican who voted against him here. He posted their names online, prompting his fans to send them death threats.
But all that failed, so now he wasn't involved.
But all that failed, so now he wasn't involved.
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Yesterday my little pottery business reached 1000 sales!!!! Thank you so much to everyone who has ordered pottery, shared my posts, and cheered me on the past two years!!!
December 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Yesterday my little pottery business reached 1000 sales!!!! Thank you so much to everyone who has ordered pottery, shared my posts, and cheered me on the past two years!!!
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If Trump can't sway Republicans in freakin' Indiana, then his grip on the party is looser than Melania's grip when they hold hands.
December 12, 2025 at 12:32 AM
If Trump can't sway Republicans in freakin' Indiana, then his grip on the party is looser than Melania's grip when they hold hands.
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I hope these lawsuits destroy this company entirely.
OpenAI sued for allegedly enabling murder-suicide https://aje.io/fxcih6
December 12, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I hope these lawsuits destroy this company entirely.
Has anyone seen the Stranger Things play on Broadway?
December 12, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Has anyone seen the Stranger Things play on Broadway?
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Anyway if you need any supplemental writing, editing or blogging for the 2026 Olympics I am available! I will make your coverage better I promise!
I know I’ve tongue and cheek talked about how I’m let down that no editors would send me to cortina but I pitched “the rushed bobsled construction is emblematic of how this whole thing is going to go” in *twenty twenty three*
December 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Anyway if you need any supplemental writing, editing or blogging for the 2026 Olympics I am available! I will make your coverage better I promise!
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The Trump administration is uniquely cruel and hypocritical in its treatment of coal miners, but I want people to understand that health agencies have been warning about the danger of silica exposure since the 1970s. SO many people—Dems included—have let these workers down and left them to suffer.
December 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
The Trump administration is uniquely cruel and hypocritical in its treatment of coal miners, but I want people to understand that health agencies have been warning about the danger of silica exposure since the 1970s. SO many people—Dems included—have let these workers down and left them to suffer.
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A planned rule to set new silica exposure limits—and finally address Appalachia’s devastating black lung crisis—has been under continued assault by coal bosses and the Trump admin. Now, it looks like it’s off the table entirely.
New for @inthesetimes.com: inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
New for @inthesetimes.com: inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
The Trump Administration Ramps Up Its War On Coal Miners
A planned rule to set new silica exposure limits—and address Appalachia’s ongoing black lung crisis—has been under continued assault. Now, it looks like it's off the table.
inthesetimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:06 PM
A planned rule to set new silica exposure limits—and finally address Appalachia’s devastating black lung crisis—has been under continued assault by coal bosses and the Trump admin. Now, it looks like it’s off the table entirely.
New for @inthesetimes.com: inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
New for @inthesetimes.com: inthesetimes.com/article/the-...
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When the outdoor cat isn't on your patio anymore but he MIGHT come back
December 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
When the outdoor cat isn't on your patio anymore but he MIGHT come back
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the biggest and most popular miniseries on Fox News' streaming service, the offering that's actually brought in more subscribers, is helmed by … longtime Hollywood lib Martin Scorsese, who even got Francesca to direct an episode. I wrote about The Saints, and the Fox Nation experience at large:
It’s Supposed to Be Fox News’ Answer to The Sopranos or Mad Men. I Watched It—and Scratched My Head.
I became a brave member of Fox Nation to watch—and I'm not altogether glad I did.
slate.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
the biggest and most popular miniseries on Fox News' streaming service, the offering that's actually brought in more subscribers, is helmed by … longtime Hollywood lib Martin Scorsese, who even got Francesca to direct an episode. I wrote about The Saints, and the Fox Nation experience at large:
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Okay! I officially just submitted my anthropic settlement info! If anyone out there hasn't done it and is overwhelmed, please feel free to reply here! I have a weird situation (co-writer, self-pub) & also some of my entries are weird, so I got to go on a MADCAP ADVENTURE!
I will encourage* you!
I will encourage* you!
December 11, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Okay! I officially just submitted my anthropic settlement info! If anyone out there hasn't done it and is overwhelmed, please feel free to reply here! I have a weird situation (co-writer, self-pub) & also some of my entries are weird, so I got to go on a MADCAP ADVENTURE!
I will encourage* you!
I will encourage* you!
This does surprise me but finally in a pleasant way!
Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map.
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
December 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This does surprise me but finally in a pleasant way!
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Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map.
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map.
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
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Wow, incredible. The country has grown very tired of his bullshit.
Indiana’s Senate has voted AGAINST the GOP gerrymander that’d have locked in a 9-0 map.
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
This keeps the 7-2 map in place, saving two Democratic seats heading into 2026.
The vote failed big, 19/31.
The MAJORITY of the GOP senators opposed it!
December 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Wow, incredible. The country has grown very tired of his bullshit.
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At the end of the day, I count on my publisher to do two things: get my print books in bookstores and libraries. Sure, they do other stuff, but those are the things I care about that are harder to do indie, & why I give them most of the profits.
I hope Reid’s agent is breathing fire at Harlequin.
I hope Reid’s agent is breathing fire at Harlequin.
NEW: It’s not just readers that suffer due to Harlequin’s mismanagement of the' Heated Rivalry' books. Reid misses out on royalties, & booksellers miss out on commissions—which is especially painful during the holiday season when many small businesses make the bulk of their money.
was ‘heated rivalry’ failed by its publisher?
everyone's devouring the new TV series, so why can't people buy a copy of the book the show is based on?
www.thefrankiedlc.news
December 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
At the end of the day, I count on my publisher to do two things: get my print books in bookstores and libraries. Sure, they do other stuff, but those are the things I care about that are harder to do indie, & why I give them most of the profits.
I hope Reid’s agent is breathing fire at Harlequin.
I hope Reid’s agent is breathing fire at Harlequin.
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I saw a video the other day of a guy sitting at a piano that was like "Christmas in 2025 feels like this" and then he played the peanuts Christmas song entirely in minor and this post has the same, accurate energy
December 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I saw a video the other day of a guy sitting at a piano that was like "Christmas in 2025 feels like this" and then he played the peanuts Christmas song entirely in minor and this post has the same, accurate energy
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The average normie on the street has absolutely no fucking clue whatsoever who this woman is. The only reason WE know who she is, is because Bluesky fucking loves a scandal and there are a shit ton of media people here who have a vested interest in our industry and so keep bringing it up!
“American Canto,” one of the most hyped political books of the year, flopped in bookstores.
Olivia Nuzzi’s ‘Canto’ Sells Just 1,200 Print Copies In First Week
“American Canto,” one of the most hyped political books of the year, flopped in bookstores.
www.forbes.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The average normie on the street has absolutely no fucking clue whatsoever who this woman is. The only reason WE know who she is, is because Bluesky fucking loves a scandal and there are a shit ton of media people here who have a vested interest in our industry and so keep bringing it up!
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NEW: Immigrants who had received letters inviting them to a citizenship ceremony in downtown Louisville were turned away at the door Thursday. All are from countries deemed “high-risk” by President Donald Trump. From @byrobertor.lpm.org at @lpm.org
Ready to become citizens, some immigrants in Louisville turned away at the door
Immigrants who had received letters inviting them to a citizenship ceremony in downtown Louisville were turned away at the door Thursday. All are from countries deemed “high-risk” by President Donald ...
www.lpm.org
December 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
NEW: Immigrants who had received letters inviting them to a citizenship ceremony in downtown Louisville were turned away at the door Thursday. All are from countries deemed “high-risk” by President Donald Trump. From @byrobertor.lpm.org at @lpm.org
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Tinker Swift, Taylor Swift, Soldier Swift, Spy Swift
December 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Tinker Swift, Taylor Swift, Soldier Swift, Spy Swift
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IT IS THE BARE MINIMUM OF THEIR ENTIRE JOB AS A PUBLISHER.
PUBLISH. BOOKS.
Truly embarrassing own goal here. They're just one big empty net operation.
PUBLISH. BOOKS.
Truly embarrassing own goal here. They're just one big empty net operation.
“As retailers continue to place orders, physical books are being shipped to fulfill orders & supply replenished with reprints to ensure availability.”
Yes, that’s how book publishing WORKS, or how it’s supposed to anyway.
Not even a “we’re working overtime to meet this incredible demand.” SHEESH.
Yes, that’s how book publishing WORKS, or how it’s supposed to anyway.
Not even a “we’re working overtime to meet this incredible demand.” SHEESH.
December 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
IT IS THE BARE MINIMUM OF THEIR ENTIRE JOB AS A PUBLISHER.
PUBLISH. BOOKS.
Truly embarrassing own goal here. They're just one big empty net operation.
PUBLISH. BOOKS.
Truly embarrassing own goal here. They're just one big empty net operation.
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hey reminder since ICE has been dragging around a camera crew with them:
if you spot them filming, play loud copyrighted music. Disney or Taylor Swift. Makes it so they can't monetize the footage without getting a takedown notice from the record label.
if you spot them filming, play loud copyrighted music. Disney or Taylor Swift. Makes it so they can't monetize the footage without getting a takedown notice from the record label.
December 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
hey reminder since ICE has been dragging around a camera crew with them:
if you spot them filming, play loud copyrighted music. Disney or Taylor Swift. Makes it so they can't monetize the footage without getting a takedown notice from the record label.
if you spot them filming, play loud copyrighted music. Disney or Taylor Swift. Makes it so they can't monetize the footage without getting a takedown notice from the record label.
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Quick reminder that the best-selling "history" author of recent years is.... Bill O'Reilly
the obsession with how history remembers…leaving the “record” to time insinuates the future record has a “neutral” author that won’t censor, distort, or willfully ignore the truth.
“history” & willful remembering is the responsibility of us all, not for unnamed people for a under-regarded future.
“history” & willful remembering is the responsibility of us all, not for unnamed people for a under-regarded future.
December 11, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Quick reminder that the best-selling "history" author of recent years is.... Bill O'Reilly
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Long shot, but does anyone in Switzerland have an emergency Theremin to loan tomorrow night ( Friday 12 December )?
#ViaMardot is playing a show in St Gallen, and the airline lost her equipment!!!
We can help pay for a courier if needed, please share to get this message out!!
#theremin #switzerland
#ViaMardot is playing a show in St Gallen, and the airline lost her equipment!!!
We can help pay for a courier if needed, please share to get this message out!!
#theremin #switzerland
December 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Long shot, but does anyone in Switzerland have an emergency Theremin to loan tomorrow night ( Friday 12 December )?
#ViaMardot is playing a show in St Gallen, and the airline lost her equipment!!!
We can help pay for a courier if needed, please share to get this message out!!
#theremin #switzerland
#ViaMardot is playing a show in St Gallen, and the airline lost her equipment!!!
We can help pay for a courier if needed, please share to get this message out!!
#theremin #switzerland