“The amount a person can spare is relative; the value of generosity is not.”

There was a spider on my leg yesterday and I’ll need at least a week to recover. Until then, every small sensation will be met with terror.

A Closed and Common Orbit By Becky Chambers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I adore the universe Chambers created and how she uses non-human characters to examine humanity. She somehow depicts the worst of humanity without resigning to it. And shows the best of humanity at its most obtainable. #booksky #bookreview #scifi

Not the best place for a nest. We relocated nest and babies to a shallow planter and put them in a tree. Here’s hoping momma bird finds them.

Theo of Golden by Allen Levi ⭐️⭐️ The first 20%of the book was good, but it quickly became mired in contrivances and stereotypes many of which undercut the messages of kindness and generosity. Once I was tuned into to the issues, I saw them everywhere and couldn’t enjoy this. #booksky

“Having a body is weird and I’m scared” -Stephen Colbert @colbertlateshow.bsky.social

The Amazing Generation By Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Explains the challenges teens face with abundant screen time and scarce real life experience building friendships & trying new things. Has a graphic novel style treatment and a fictional story aimed at younger readers. #booksky

A friend asked if I knew where she could get giant scissors for a ribbon cutting for the #freelittlelibrary her scouts put up at the school. What a wonderful life I must lead to have people think of me for such a need. Indeed I did know. The girls were stoked! #librarysky #booksky

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet By Becky Chambers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Chambers explores humanity through the lens of the other. She questions beliefs and reveals great universal truths—all in such a fun, approachable way. Chambers is becoming a favorite author. #booksky #bookreview #scifi

Name your top 15 TV shows ever, gut instinct only. Battlestar Galactica Pushing Daisies Avatar the Last Airbender A Different World My so called life Freaks and Geeks The Office Stranger Things Star Gate Universe Six Feet Under Dexter Fresh Prince Saved by the Bell The Expanse Eureka

Ernie Smith@ernie.tedium.co · 4mo ago

Name your top 15 TV shows ever, gut instinct only Perfect Strangers Full House Family Matters Just the Ten of Us Step by Step Boy Meets World Sabrina, the Teenage Witch Free Spirit Going Places Baby Talk Dinosaurs Hangin' with Mr. Cooper Sister, Sister Hi Honey, I'm Home! Making the Band

Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Narrated from the PoV of a child’s AI companion, we explore a future that would be wholly dystopian if not for the unfailingly optimistic, mission-driven lens of the solar powered Klara. Philosophical, intellectual, minimal exposition #booksky #bookreview

These are Alphonso mangoes and the first in this year’s Great Mango Scheme where 4 people chip in to purchase one case each of five different varieties of mangoes to sample. I think we may have ruined regular grocery store mangoes with this scheme.

PYTHON'S KISS By LOUISE ERDRICH ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve long loved Erdrich’s writing and this short story collection was no exception. Wide ranging themes with unique, cleverly drawn characters. Beautiful prose. Vivid moments. I hope a few of these turn into their own novels. #booksky #bookreview #books

A shocking new poll result: Many Americans somehow don't have a favorite dinosaur. And only 6% give the correct answer (triceratops). Check out YouGov's new polling on Americans and dinosaurs: yougovamerica.substack.com/p/whats-your...

Behold! My first ever asparagus! Plant is about one year old. Only got some lacy leaves last year. Here’s hoping this is the beginning of a great spring tradition! #gardening #growyourown

May be haunted now…

The horse op-ed is an instant classic. I can't tell you how much joy this piece gives me. It should be taught in every introductory writing class in no small part because the horse arguments are so compelling. "I have noticed that human children get to eat cake. But I am bigger than the children."

The Secret Keeper of Jaipur By Alka Joshi ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This strong follow on to The Henna Artist explores a post colonial India balancing tradition, reputation, caste, religion, & wealth. With more then a decade having passed, this stands as a new tale with some familiar faces. #booksky #bookreview

I just finished book one. I better get to reading the series! #booksky variety.com/2026/tv/news...

‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ TV Series From Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door, Chris Yost Lands at Peacock (EXCLUSIVE)

The live-action "Dungeon Crawler Carl" TV series is now officially in development at Peacock, Variety has learned.

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Dungeon Crawler Carl By Matt Dinniman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unique premise. Action packed. Hilarious. This is the fastest I’ve gotten through a book in a while. Pure entertainment. Witty. Satirical. With plenty of intrigue and surprises. A great distraction from all the horrors of reality. #booksky #bookreview

The Henna Artist By Alka Joshi ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic historical fiction. Every character has depth & dimension making for a great read. I enjoyed the interplay between reputation, wealth, caste, talent, tradition and religion as our main character, Lakshmi navigated this world. #booksky #bookreview

You guys! Project Hail Mary was so good! It followed the book well—hitting every important plot point. Rocky was more cute than creepy. The kids (13 and 10) loved it. A great family movie date! #Booksky #moviesky

I’m kinda a big deal Wordle 1,735 2/6 🟨⬛⬛🟩🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great anecdotes connected to key lessons and philosophies that can be broadly applied to any industry that serves people. Guidara focuses on his steps to success and leaves aside the drama. #bookreview #booksky

Sharing today’s airing of grievances. After the kids go to bed, Zelda tells me about all that’s wrong with the world.

The Digital Library Protection Act, or HB 5236, prevents publishers from imposing unfair restrictions on illinois libraries when licensing eBooks, digital audiobooks, and other electronic literary materials. For more info (+ how to contact your state rep): www.ila.org/advocacy/rea... #librarysky

Dr. Richard Kyte, Professor of Ethics and Director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin, talks about how intentional community building through third spaces like Rotary could be the cure to the loneliness epidemic. #MWPETS #Rotary

Standing ovation for Olayinka “Yinka” Hakeem Babalola Rotary International President for 2026-2027 who talked about transformation, inspiration, and belonging in his key note address at Midwest PETS. Babalola is a member of the Rotary club of Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. #Rotary

A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I really love this series. Through the relationship between Dex and Mosscap we explore moments that reveal all the magic and deep flaws of what it means to be human I want to climb into the pages and live in this world. #booksky #bookreview

Do strawberry pop tart flavored peeps perform differently in a vacuum?