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Baking, books, thrift stores & cats (not necessarily in that order.) #expostie #post-post 🏳️🌈📚🍽️🐈
This warms my heart. I hope he is up there giving painting lessons to Mr. Rogers.
More than 30 years after his death, the work of Bob Ross continues to engage viewers. https://to.pbs.org/49Hzu96
Auction of Bob Ross paintings aims to fill funding gaps for public broadcasting
More than 30 years after his death, the work of artist and public television icon Bob Ross continues to engage audiences across the world. When Congress rescinded $1.1 billion allocated for public bro...
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November 16, 2025 at 3:33 AM
This warms my heart. I hope he is up there giving painting lessons to Mr. Rogers.
While thrifting last week I came across this vintage Magnavox Stereophonic turn table (circa 1950s?) in a wooden cabinet with speakers. What a beauty. I would love to have it, but $400 was a bit steep for me. ::Sigh::. #thrifting #treasures #Magnavox
November 7, 2025 at 1:37 AM
While thrifting last week I came across this vintage Magnavox Stereophonic turn table (circa 1950s?) in a wooden cabinet with speakers. What a beauty. I would love to have it, but $400 was a bit steep for me. ::Sigh::. #thrifting #treasures #Magnavox
I slept really well last night, how about you?
a 3d model of the statue of liberty holding a book and a torch
Alt: a 3d model of the statue of liberty holding a book and a torch & doing a little happy dance.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
I slept really well last night, how about you?
Yesterday I made the last apple pie of the season. The remaining apples are so sweet! I made this with less sugar than recipe called for. I used extra cinnamon plus a 1/2 tsp of cardamom. #pies #whatscooking #recipes 🍽️
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Yesterday I made the last apple pie of the season. The remaining apples are so sweet! I made this with less sugar than recipe called for. I used extra cinnamon plus a 1/2 tsp of cardamom. #pies #whatscooking #recipes 🍽️
Happy #Halloween! I hope your day is full of ‘spooky’ fun & fabulous treats.
October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Happy #Halloween! I hope your day is full of ‘spooky’ fun & fabulous treats.
I’m here for this. Bless them. Bless us. #worldanimalday
Elephant Sanctuary Brazil participates in assistance for other animals besides elephants
globalelephants.org/celebrating-...
globalelephants.org/celebrating-...
Celebrating Healing this World Animal Day
It’s World Animal Day and, while our primary focus is on elephants, today we want to highlight the work our incredible team does with assisting native animals. We have a thriving rehabilitation and re...
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October 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I’m here for this. Bless them. Bless us. #worldanimalday
Applegeddon is in full swing. Applesauce is done & now I’m working on dehydrating. If you’re never used an apple peeler/corer, here’s one in action. The end product is peeled, perfectly sliced apples.
September 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Applegeddon is in full swing. Applesauce is done & now I’m working on dehydrating. If you’re never used an apple peeler/corer, here’s one in action. The end product is peeled, perfectly sliced apples.
September 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Some good stuff here…
My way of coping with all of the madness is focusing on what I can do to make my community a little bit stronger. So excuse me for all of the earnestness, but I wrote about ways we can all pitch in to support a thriving literary culture. lithub.com/how-to-be-a-...
How to Be a Good Literary Citizen (in Seven Easy Steps)
Last Sunday I spent hours at the Brooklyn Book Festival, a too rare occasion for me to pull myself away from the internet for an entire afternoon. As I looked around at the crowd on their way to pa…
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September 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Some good stuff here…
OMG, look at the book that was donated to the library today. What fun, with beautiful photos & instruction on how to plate. #Goodport, this one’s for you! Menus include Mood Boards, Celebrate, Small, Garden Parties, Choose a Theme & Gather to Graze. #whatscooking #recipes #cookbooks 🍽️
September 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
OMG, look at the book that was donated to the library today. What fun, with beautiful photos & instruction on how to plate. #Goodport, this one’s for you! Menus include Mood Boards, Celebrate, Small, Garden Parties, Choose a Theme & Gather to Graze. #whatscooking #recipes #cookbooks 🍽️
As someone who played cello on an instrument provided by my school, playing in an orchestra (or band) is life changing. These people are angels & Herb Albert is a hero.
Herb Alpert got his start playing trumpet in L.A.'s public schools. He wants to help make that "magic" possible for students.
This shop fixes student instruments for free. Now, a music legend is chipping in
Herb Alpert got his start playing trumpet in L.A.'s public schools. He wants to help make that "magic" possible for students.
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September 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
As someone who played cello on an instrument provided by my school, playing in an orchestra (or band) is life changing. These people are angels & Herb Albert is a hero.
We’re not powerless. Here’s more actions to make a difference.
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5 Phone Calls Can Stop American Fascism. Here Are the Numbers.
Politicians have a secret math they don't want you to know.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We’re not powerless. Here’s more actions to make a difference.
cmarmitage.substack.com/p/5-phone-ca...
cmarmitage.substack.com/p/5-phone-ca...
Did someone say it’s #forestfriday? Here’s a long view up in the Sierra.
September 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Did someone say it’s #forestfriday? Here’s a long view up in the Sierra.
Huzzah for libraries & those who work (& volunteer) at them!
The attached has a graphic that says “Libraries work because we do. ALA-APA.”
The attached has a graphic that says “Libraries work because we do. ALA-APA.”
Happy Labor Day! Today, we're honoring the library workers across the country whose dedication and expertise keep our libraries and our communities strong. Libraries work because library workers do!
ALA offices are closed in observance.
ALA offices are closed in observance.
September 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Huzzah for libraries & those who work (& volunteer) at them!
The attached has a graphic that says “Libraries work because we do. ALA-APA.”
The attached has a graphic that says “Libraries work because we do. ALA-APA.”
More #baking adventures. My neighbor had extra pears, all ripe. I knew what to do…pear galette! So easy to make…pie crust, sliced pears, cinnamon & sugar. This recipe also had a nice surprise, apple butter
spread on bottom of pie crust before adding filling. This put it over the top! 🍽️ #recipes
spread on bottom of pie crust before adding filling. This put it over the top! 🍽️ #recipes
August 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Some sunflowers to start your week. Have a good one.
August 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Some sunflowers to start your week. Have a good one.
Can you guess what time it is? It’s time for strawberry rhubarb pie! My sister-in-law brought fresh rhubarb from her garden. I took it as a sign from the gods.
July 29, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Can you guess what time it is? It’s time for strawberry rhubarb pie! My sister-in-law brought fresh rhubarb from her garden. I took it as a sign from the gods.
A friend requested cinnamon rolls for her birthday. I make whatever treat my friends want & this is one of the top requests. Cream cheese frosting is added to warm roll right before serving. The recipe is attached.
🍽️ #baking #recipes #foodie
joyfoodsunshine.com/cinnamon-rol...
🍽️ #baking #recipes #foodie
joyfoodsunshine.com/cinnamon-rol...
July 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A friend requested cinnamon rolls for her birthday. I make whatever treat my friends want & this is one of the top requests. Cream cheese frosting is added to warm roll right before serving. The recipe is attached.
🍽️ #baking #recipes #foodie
joyfoodsunshine.com/cinnamon-rol...
🍽️ #baking #recipes #foodie
joyfoodsunshine.com/cinnamon-rol...
This! Support local indie bookstores. You can select which store you want to support & get free shipping too. Happy Anti-Prime Sale.
#books #authors #supportlocal
#books #authors #supportlocal
You are cordially invited to our Anti-Prime Sale, where every purchase will financially support bookstores, NOT billionaires 🥳
July 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This! Support local indie bookstores. You can select which store you want to support & get free shipping too. Happy Anti-Prime Sale.
#books #authors #supportlocal
#books #authors #supportlocal
Vintage #cookbook from Friends of the Library donations today. Pies & cakes are two of my favorite things! From the Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen circa 1966. I’m keeping this one! 🍽️
#whatscooking #recipes
#whatscooking #recipes
June 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Vintage #cookbook from Friends of the Library donations today. Pies & cakes are two of my favorite things! From the Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen circa 1966. I’m keeping this one! 🍽️
#whatscooking #recipes
#whatscooking #recipes
This was in a railroad station museum, so I didn’t play around with it to see if it worked. But still, look at those lines, that engineering! I think she looks a bit cranky.
June 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
This was in a railroad station museum, so I didn’t play around with it to see if it worked. But still, look at those lines, that engineering! I think she looks a bit cranky.
June 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
1/3 Latest cooking adventure—lemon poppyseed cake. I’m
Taking advantage of a very abundant Myers lemon tree. The recipe is easy & delicious. Steps are in alt text.
Taking advantage of a very abundant Myers lemon tree. The recipe is easy & delicious. Steps are in alt text.
May 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
1/3 Latest cooking adventure—lemon poppyseed cake. I’m
Taking advantage of a very abundant Myers lemon tree. The recipe is easy & delicious. Steps are in alt text.
Taking advantage of a very abundant Myers lemon tree. The recipe is easy & delicious. Steps are in alt text.