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If you've ever thought/said "But I'm not creative/I could never do that", this list is for YOU : open.substack.com/pub/cunniffc... #creativity #music #creativebloggershare

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Spotted on Market Day in Aotearoa New Zealand: A woman (50s?) in a denim jacket and hiking boots is sitting at a public piano, a far away look on her face as she plays the theme from the movie Amélie. A backpack and walking poles at her side. People chilling nearby, soaking up the atmosphere. (1)

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“Under the program, children receive a free book once a month until the age of 5 ..“

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I can’t remember where I read this, but it’s important: Why is it that when people think about traveling to the past, they worry about doing something small that will drastically change the present, but no one in the present thinks that doing something small today can drastically change the future?

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Ok..I admit things are starting to get to me..the snow..politics..general life..but I’m going to try to be a small light here.. I don’t want to hate. 💡

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Take an honest look at the people around you, and let your gut feeling decide.

submitted 11 days ago • 61 comments

Feels like we all need to add as much pro-social, Mr Rogers like activity as possible just as a homeostatic response to all the ambient evil floating around right now. Anyway I just signed up to read with little kids on Wednesday mornings before work.

submitted 12 days ago • 137 comments

The Impact of a Donation to EveryLibrary: Every dollar donated to EveryLibrary returns over $1,600 in funding to libraries. Find out how!

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Public libraries are amazing! Did you know you can borrow a book from any library in the country and return it to any other library? Did you know they have subscriptions to huge amounts of national and international media that you can access?

submitted 12 days ago • 200 comments

Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.

submitted 13 days ago • 421 comments

New Artists Trading Card now in my Ko-Fi shop (see bio for link). Tiny art for pockets and small spaces. #kofi #smallbusiness

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You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.

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“A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” Amelia Earhart The kindness you share creates ripples beyond what you can see - shaping moments, people, and futures in ways that matter. 🧡 (Artwork by Katie Abey)

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List of banned books to add to your library if you haven’t already. pen.org/banned-books...

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Please take care of yourselves.

submitted 19 days ago • 63 comments

In 2016, Dr. Carla Hayden was sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress, our National Librarian. She is the first woman and first African American to lead the national library. She is library joy! Dr. Carla Hayden has always sought to bring the wonders of the library into everyone’s lives. 🧵 1/6

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I know all of us who understand what is happening are experiencing mental health challenges because of that. The only message of comfort I can offer to this community of readers is this: you are correct. What you think is happening is really happening, and is just as concerning as you think it is.

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February 3, 2025

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watch me play the part i was born to - sam the eagle - in a live stage reading of the muppet movie this coming sunday to benefit california wildfire relief! in-person tickets are sold out but the livestream is available to all!

submitted 22 days ago • 61 comments

I’m a part time librarian and I just want to echo what I’ve seen other librarians say recently: there is a HUGE uptick in requests for social justice, climate justice, abolition, history, etc books and I just want to say nobody is giving up the fight. If anything people are fighting harder #library

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#Februarty Day 4 | #Purple Thistle blossom and a couple of bugs

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Well, it's Groundhog Day... again! Folklore tells us that if the groundhog emerges from its burrow under cloudy skies (meaning no shadow), spring will come early. But if it’s sunny, it sees its shadow, retreats, and winter lasts six more weeks. #GroundhogDay #FolkloreSunday

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Please, everyone, drop what you’re doing and read this:

submitted 24 days ago • 205 comments

I go to @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for historical perspective and contemporary context about the dystopia we're experiencing. Snyder's post today has both, plus real actionable guidance. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

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🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand: A man (40s?) greets a woman (70s?) who's walking towards him wearing a fierce scowl. Man: "Geez Mum, who buttered your scones on the wrong side this morning?" Woman (laughing): "Was I frowning? I didn't mean to. That's just my thinking face!" (1)

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Good News Dems just flipped a seat in a special election in Iowa tonight. And, IA-35 was a Trump +21 district!!

submitted 29 days ago • 22 comments

Check it out. He's good.

submitted 29 days ago • 34 comments

🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand: At the beach: Two women (40s?) are trying to remember how to do handstands. They're howling with laughter as they try to keep their feet in the air, only to both repeatedly jellyfish onto the sand. (1)

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Many people have asked me how can they best stay informed and protect their health while we navigate the indefinite pause on communications from NIH, CDC, & FDA. Here’s a thread on concrete steps YOU can take to protect yourself & your community. 🧵

submitted 29 days ago • 76 comments

The administration says it will conduct a comprehensive review of grant recipients' political and social ideology before resuming any funding. www.everylibrary.org/statement_om... via @everylibrary.bsky.social

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"There’s never been a movie more vital this year than The Librarians. If you prize literature, intelligence, independent thought, safe spaces for children, it’s a necessary watch." And if you prize those things - please stand up for libraries & librarians! thefilmmaven.substack.com/p/the-librar...

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A painful time realizing our country is now controlled by greed, power, racism & misogyny with our citizens in support. To counter that, I am doubling down on fighting #foodinsecurity by volunteering, donating and community gardening. Please join in the fight in your own way #hunger #foodbanks

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“Read the books they’re banning. That’s where the good stuff is!” - LeVar Burton 📚❤️‍🩹💛 🧵 1/8

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Good morning guys, 🌞 Six new feeds have been added over the weekend, each dedicated to specific creative outlets. You can find them in the “Feeds” tab on this profile, or below this post: • Traditional Art • Photography • Painting • Ceramics • Crafts • Poetry

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"Vice President Harris never called a little girl cute or commented on her outfit; instead, she'd say, 'You look like the smartest person in your class.' The vice president would say, 'Let me hear you say, 'I am a leader,'' and even the youngest girls would say it back." slate.com/news-and-pol...

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