Karen Alexander
@bookherd.bsky.social
Librarian, cat lady, tree hugger, Episcopalian among the Lutherans
Rosy fingered Aurora in St. Paul.
November 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Rosy fingered Aurora in St. Paul.
Currently on display at the Boiler Room, my coffee shop of choice when I’m at work.
October 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Currently on display at the Boiler Room, my coffee shop of choice when I’m at work.
Late October lilac blooms.
October 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Late October lilac blooms.
St. Anthony Park Bugle, whither copy editing?
October 23, 2025 at 2:25 PM
St. Anthony Park Bugle, whither copy editing?
If gas pumps were out of order as frequently as EV charging stations are, I think there would be riots.
October 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
If gas pumps were out of order as frequently as EV charging stations are, I think there would be riots.
Are any Republicans out there thinking George Santos is a good guy and deserved to have his sentence commuted? Wait, maybe don’t answer that.
October 18, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Are any Republicans out there thinking George Santos is a good guy and deserved to have his sentence commuted? Wait, maybe don’t answer that.
Welp, the dietitian I saw today thinks my episodes of extreme nausea, flushing, and shaking are caused by anxiety. *heavy sigh* It’s been a while since I heard that from a medical professional.
October 17, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Welp, the dietitian I saw today thinks my episodes of extreme nausea, flushing, and shaking are caused by anxiety. *heavy sigh* It’s been a while since I heard that from a medical professional.
Welp, I started my workday by failing the phishing test our tech people sent out. I clicked the damn link! 😖
October 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Welp, I started my workday by failing the phishing test our tech people sent out. I clicked the damn link! 😖
This is a library DREAM JOB! And it's incredibly sad that the salary for a job that requires a high level of education and expertise pays less than what I make as an administrator for the notoriously frugal Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. minitex.umn.edu/news/2025-09...
University of Minnesota seeks Curator, Sherlock Holmes Collections & Upper Midwest Literary Archives
University of Minnesota seeks a Curator, Sherlock Holmes Collections & Upper Midwest Literary Archives with a salary of $63,000/year. This position requires a American Library Association accredited M...
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October 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This is a library DREAM JOB! And it's incredibly sad that the salary for a job that requires a high level of education and expertise pays less than what I make as an administrator for the notoriously frugal Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. minitex.umn.edu/news/2025-09...
Semi rhetorical question: why do I have to download a new app at every charging station when I take my electric vehicle on an out of town trip? Why can’t I just use a credit card for all of them like at gas stations?
October 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Semi rhetorical question: why do I have to download a new app at every charging station when I take my electric vehicle on an out of town trip? Why can’t I just use a credit card for all of them like at gas stations?
Last Sunday I was „toad“ by Happy Trails Towing when my tire developed a bulge in northern IA. The 5 year old grandson of the outfit gave me this charming keepsake. Highly recommend them if you happen to need a tow in that area.
September 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Last Sunday I was „toad“ by Happy Trails Towing when my tire developed a bulge in northern IA. The 5 year old grandson of the outfit gave me this charming keepsake. Highly recommend them if you happen to need a tow in that area.
Dear Instacart shopper, There isn’t a prize for buying me the biggest cucumber in the store! Quarter for scale.
September 22, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Dear Instacart shopper, There isn’t a prize for buying me the biggest cucumber in the store! Quarter for scale.
Participant’s self intro in today’s work Zoom call: “Sarcasm is how I hug everyone.”
September 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Participant’s self intro in today’s work Zoom call: “Sarcasm is how I hug everyone.”
This morning I found this evidence that the squirrels have been enjoying the corn I was trying to grow. #dangsquirrels #gardening
September 8, 2025 at 1:31 AM
This morning I found this evidence that the squirrels have been enjoying the corn I was trying to grow. #dangsquirrels #gardening
RFK Jr. can almost make me believe in that lizard people conspiracy theory.
September 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
RFK Jr. can almost make me believe in that lizard people conspiracy theory.
Tonight’s entertainment.
August 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Tonight’s entertainment.
Ah, the euphoria when your #chronicillness flare up subsides!
August 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Ah, the euphoria when your #chronicillness flare up subsides!
I’ve officially entered Benadryl season. Curse you, ragweed!
August 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I’ve officially entered Benadryl season. Curse you, ragweed!
I grew these yellow cucumbers this year along with the more usual green ones. I worried I’d left this one on the vine too long, but it is sweet and tasty. #gardening
August 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I grew these yellow cucumbers this year along with the more usual green ones. I worried I’d left this one on the vine too long, but it is sweet and tasty. #gardening
On top of the fall of American democracy, we’ve got radioactive wasps in S Carolina. No problem, everything’s fine, don’t worry about us….
August 13, 2025 at 6:50 PM
On top of the fall of American democracy, we’ve got radioactive wasps in S Carolina. No problem, everything’s fine, don’t worry about us….
No thanks, #nytimes, I don’t want to see “inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan lair.” There’s enough ick in the the daily news that I don’t need to increase my dosage for that.
August 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
No thanks, #nytimes, I don’t want to see “inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan lair.” There’s enough ick in the the daily news that I don’t need to increase my dosage for that.