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I want the Ukrainian people 🇺🇦 to see that when Donald Trump disrespected Zelenskyy, Canadians 🇨🇦 spontaneously gathered in his defence ❤️ :

This is how the British public is reacting! London today. Same in Dublin. 💛 Thank you for standing with Ukraine! #cdnpoli #peipoli

In an alternate reality my biggest worry is what I will be making for supper. This current reality sucks.

I am just about to start reading "Giovanni's Room" by James Baldwin for the first time. #Booksky

My cat Tiger isn't quite awake yet. Neither am I. Good morning Saturday!

"There's a saying in the Blessed Empire: Little thieves steal gold, and great ones steal Kingdoms, but only one goes to the gallows. I'm not sure I agree." - Margaret Owen, Little Thieves #Booksky

This is such a good read. It reads like a love letter to Italy and the Italian language. #booksky

I love her explanations. youtube.com/shorts/X4Oie...

I'm sad to share that the trans vet that took her life outside the VA last week was apparently Elisa Rae Shupe. She's someone many of us know - she was responsible for the mass email leak that let us know how the ADF, Heritage, etc planned to enact trans eradication we see today. RIP Elisa.

A reminder that if you want free online access to queer literature you can get a card from the Queer Liberation Library. If you have the means, please support them as well. Not everyone can get the materials openly in their communities. #booksky www.queerliberationlibrary.org

Binge watching The Traitors today because I would rather watch bitchy reality stars with bad Botox go after each other than a boring over hyped football game.

The National Archivist, Colleen Shogun, was fired last night. I shudder to think who her replacement will be.

I just helped a patron who is trans like my daughter. I wanted to run out from my desk and give her a big mom hug and tell her she will be ok. Instead, I stayed professional and helped her with kindness and a smile.

I had a beautiful dream last night that protest choirs made up of thousands met at all the State Capitol's and in DC to peacefully sing songs of protest. youtu.be/1q82twrdr0U?...

My youth librarian made paper roses with the tweens and teens. It is the little joys that keep giving hope.

I feel resolved this morning. My morning music ... youtu.be/gnPKYVkK_iA?...

I regret deeply raising my children in this country. I sent them away after the election anticipating this descent into madness we are currently experiencing. They tell me they feel safe and understand now what normal feels like. Leave if you can while you can. I have to stay right now.

In WWII France, there were 3 distinct groups: The Resistance, Collaborators, and the general populace that tried to survive. I can't help but feel we are separating into those same 3 groups as a society. Choose wisely.

I want to live in a world of rainbows 🌈 where everyone is allowed exist and pursue their happiness.

I am reading "The Restaurant of Lost Recipes" by Hisashi Kashiwai. It is the second book in a very charming series. It is what I think of as a peaceful read 😊 #booksky

Your local libraries need your support and voice to survive the next 4 years. youtube.com/post/Ugkx5ea...

Good morning everyone. Remember that kindness, compassion, and love cannot be legislated away from you. They are an integral part of who you are. You are worthy of both giving and receiving them every day.

They are trying to defund the State Library in South Dakota. State Libraries are the pillars of their public libraries by providing support, guidance, and technology. By knocking out a State Library you make all the public libraries in that state more vulnerable.

Stay strong. For us, this is more than just a job-it’s a calling. Together, we will stand to protect our parks, environment, and wildlife. Four years… we remain hopeful that the attack on our public lands will be less brutal this time.

Today I am reading "The Paranormal Ranger" by Stanley Milford Jr. Since I have lived most of my life in the desert SW I am really enjoying the stories. "Booksky