Christina
@goldiebug.bsky.social
Teen librarian, Jedi knight, Whovian, Muppetaholic, horse racing fan, postcard collector.
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Along with Lenny Shulman, Avalyn is helping us launch Racing Royalty with her book on Holy Bull, which gives you an inside look at the career of this Hall of Famer. Her newest title is available for pre-order, & yes, you can use the discount code on pre-orders!
www.kentuckypress.com/978198590424...
www.kentuckypress.com/978198590424...
Holy Bull - The University Press of Kentucky
Holy Bull's path to glory was anything but ordinary. Born outside the Bluegrass and destined for racing's blue-collar ranks, this gray colt did not inspire T...
www.kentuckypress.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Along with Lenny Shulman, Avalyn is helping us launch Racing Royalty with her book on Holy Bull, which gives you an inside look at the career of this Hall of Famer. Her newest title is available for pre-order, & yes, you can use the discount code on pre-orders!
www.kentuckypress.com/978198590424...
www.kentuckypress.com/978198590424...
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Please, please watch and listen and PAY ATTENTION.
THIS is exactly what Democrats are standing up against.
And EXACTLY what Republicans are forcing on ALL OF US.
THIS is exactly what Democrats are standing up against.
And EXACTLY what Republicans are forcing on ALL OF US.
Our new health insurance premium feels more like a shakedown‼️
Thank you, @politicsgirl.bsky.social , for sharing your story. You’re right—there are millions like you.
Our new premium is over $3K/month for a family of three. Could we scrape it together? Maybe. Should we have to? No.
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Thank you, @politicsgirl.bsky.social , for sharing your story. You’re right—there are millions like you.
Our new premium is over $3K/month for a family of three. Could we scrape it together? Maybe. Should we have to? No.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Please, please watch and listen and PAY ATTENTION.
THIS is exactly what Democrats are standing up against.
And EXACTLY what Republicans are forcing on ALL OF US.
THIS is exactly what Democrats are standing up against.
And EXACTLY what Republicans are forcing on ALL OF US.
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John Cleary, shot in the chest by National Guardsmen on May 4, has passed away at age 74.
He was a 19-year-old architecture student in 1970 when he was shot and critically wounded.
He was a 19-year-old architecture student in 1970 when he was shot and critically wounded.
October 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
John Cleary, shot in the chest by National Guardsmen on May 4, has passed away at age 74.
He was a 19-year-old architecture student in 1970 when he was shot and critically wounded.
He was a 19-year-old architecture student in 1970 when he was shot and critically wounded.
Wildlife photos I shot on a recent hike in a local park. I love Great Blue Herons, and this guy just loved posing for us for the longest time! The red-bellied woodpecker was a lucky quick capture as it hopped up the tree trunk.
October 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Wildlife photos I shot on a recent hike in a local park. I love Great Blue Herons, and this guy just loved posing for us for the longest time! The red-bellied woodpecker was a lucky quick capture as it hopped up the tree trunk.
Had a great time seeing @susanorlean.bsky.social and @connieschultz.bsky.social at Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma Snow yesterday! Two of my favorite women in conversation together, fabulous and funny!
October 24, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Had a great time seeing @susanorlean.bsky.social and @connieschultz.bsky.social at Cuyahoga County Public Library Parma Snow yesterday! Two of my favorite women in conversation together, fabulous and funny!
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THEY ARE STEALING YOUR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS LITTLE BY LITTLE.
Federal judge dismisses Ohio teacher’s lawsuit over LGBTQ+ classroom books | WCMH buff.ly/aJCOcCj
October 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
THEY ARE STEALING YOUR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS LITTLE BY LITTLE.
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A powerful visual.
October 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A powerful visual.
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Shout out to the top 5 kings in the world, Martin Luther, Larry, Don, Stephen and Americans don't have a motherfuckin'.
October 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Shout out to the top 5 kings in the world, Martin Luther, Larry, Don, Stephen and Americans don't have a motherfuckin'.
Some of my favorite shots from the 2025 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair. #hotairballoons
September 30, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Some of my favorite shots from the 2025 Ravenna Balloon A-Fair. #hotairballoons
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If you're in Green County, Ohio, you'll have a levy on your November ballot to help continue funding the library. It is crucial to get "yes" here or else there will be tremendous cuts. Your state is failing libraries.
www.daytondailynews.com/local/greene...
www.daytondailynews.com/local/greene...
Greene County Public Library seeks levy on November ballot
Greene County voters will decide on a levy for the Greene County Public Library system in November that would fund library materials, operations, programs and services.
www.daytondailynews.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
If you're in Green County, Ohio, you'll have a levy on your November ballot to help continue funding the library. It is crucial to get "yes" here or else there will be tremendous cuts. Your state is failing libraries.
www.daytondailynews.com/local/greene...
www.daytondailynews.com/local/greene...
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Let me repeat: My child is not a problem to be solved. He's a whole human who deserves a dignified life, period.
My child is not a problem to be solved. He's a whole human who deserves a dignified life, period.
My child is not a problem to be solved. He's a whole human who deserves a dignified life, period.
September 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Let me repeat: My child is not a problem to be solved. He's a whole human who deserves a dignified life, period.
My child is not a problem to be solved. He's a whole human who deserves a dignified life, period.
My child is not a problem to be solved. He's a whole human who deserves a dignified life, period.
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So here's the deal.
My birthday is in 10 days, and every year, I try to do something meaningful in the lead up. But to say I've been less inspired this year would be an understatement.
Not doing anything would feel bad, though, so I'm going to do something and I'd love your help.
My birthday is in 10 days, and every year, I try to do something meaningful in the lead up. But to say I've been less inspired this year would be an understatement.
Not doing anything would feel bad, though, so I'm going to do something and I'd love your help.
September 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
So here's the deal.
My birthday is in 10 days, and every year, I try to do something meaningful in the lead up. But to say I've been less inspired this year would be an understatement.
Not doing anything would feel bad, though, so I'm going to do something and I'd love your help.
My birthday is in 10 days, and every year, I try to do something meaningful in the lead up. But to say I've been less inspired this year would be an understatement.
Not doing anything would feel bad, though, so I'm going to do something and I'd love your help.
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I filled out the forms. 2 of my books were stolen. Plus 4 of my deceased Dad's scientific papers! Unclear if the latter theft will get me any money. I'm not holding my breath.
$3000 per stolen work, purportedly. We'll see if Anthropic (not Open AI) indeed pays up. I'm skeptical.
$3000 per stolen work, purportedly. We'll see if Anthropic (not Open AI) indeed pays up. I'm skeptical.
Just a reminder to check for your name in this list of books that OpenAI trained from. If your name is there, they probably owe you several thousand dollars.
OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.
OpenAI cried that if everyone eligible author files, the company will go bankrupt, so I'm alerting every author I have ever spoken to.
Search LibGen, the Pirated-Books Database That Meta Used to Train AI
Millions of books and scientific papers are captured in the collection’s current iteration.
www.theatlantic.com
September 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I filled out the forms. 2 of my books were stolen. Plus 4 of my deceased Dad's scientific papers! Unclear if the latter theft will get me any money. I'm not holding my breath.
$3000 per stolen work, purportedly. We'll see if Anthropic (not Open AI) indeed pays up. I'm skeptical.
$3000 per stolen work, purportedly. We'll see if Anthropic (not Open AI) indeed pays up. I'm skeptical.
First #SMPSpree Fall Hiking Spree hike of the year, Bluebird Trail at Liberty Park. We had phenomenal weather and a cheerful knowledgeable park ranger guide. #summitmetroparks
September 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
First #SMPSpree Fall Hiking Spree hike of the year, Bluebird Trail at Liberty Park. We had phenomenal weather and a cheerful knowledgeable park ranger guide. #summitmetroparks
Looking forward to reading & recommending this new fun fall YA romance! Enjoyed chatting with author @mistywilsonwrites.bsky.social at her book release at #thelearnedowlbookshop
September 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Looking forward to reading & recommending this new fun fall YA romance! Enjoyed chatting with author @mistywilsonwrites.bsky.social at her book release at #thelearnedowlbookshop
Happy 100 years, Thistledown! I'm glad you still have live racing, please keep it going.
www.cleveland.com/entertainmen...
www.cleveland.com/entertainmen...
Happy 100 years, Thistledown: Track clings to a bygone era filled with history (photos)
Once a popular place to watch horses, the North Randall track has seen multiple societal and gambling changes, evolving from packed grandstands to a modern racino.
www.cleveland.com
August 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Happy 100 years, Thistledown! I'm glad you still have live racing, please keep it going.
www.cleveland.com/entertainmen...
www.cleveland.com/entertainmen...
My black-eyed Susans are blooming!
August 4, 2025 at 4:22 AM
My black-eyed Susans are blooming!
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Once Upon a Forest
Susan van den Munckhof
Trail Camera Wildlife Photography
Susan van den Munckhof
Trail Camera Wildlife Photography
July 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Once Upon a Forest
Susan van den Munckhof
Trail Camera Wildlife Photography
Susan van den Munckhof
Trail Camera Wildlife Photography
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If you want to read a new book coming out but don't want to buy it, a great thing you can do is ask your local library to order it. The more requests they get, the more likely they are to acquire it and then lots of people will get to read it who othewise wouldn't.
January 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
If you want to read a new book coming out but don't want to buy it, a great thing you can do is ask your local library to order it. The more requests they get, the more likely they are to acquire it and then lots of people will get to read it who othewise wouldn't.
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“Do something nice for yourself”
OK, I’ll watch this video of corgis wearing life jackets floating down a stream in corgi shaped rubber rings on a loop.
OK, I’ll watch this video of corgis wearing life jackets floating down a stream in corgi shaped rubber rings on a loop.
March 6, 2025 at 9:48 AM
“Do something nice for yourself”
OK, I’ll watch this video of corgis wearing life jackets floating down a stream in corgi shaped rubber rings on a loop.
OK, I’ll watch this video of corgis wearing life jackets floating down a stream in corgi shaped rubber rings on a loop.
Woohoo!! Horsey book mail! Thank you @thesirbarton.bsky.social for reminding me of the @kentuckypress.bsky.social warehouse sale! Happy birthday and Merry Christmas to me! Filling in gaps in my racing book collection is always fun, especially when saving money. 📚🏇
July 1, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Woohoo!! Horsey book mail! Thank you @thesirbarton.bsky.social for reminding me of the @kentuckypress.bsky.social warehouse sale! Happy birthday and Merry Christmas to me! Filling in gaps in my racing book collection is always fun, especially when saving money. 📚🏇
It's National Postcard Week! 🎉 I've signed, addressed, stamped & mailed out 80+ postcards to the list of registered participants plus a few friends I know who like postcards. Everyone loves surprises in their mailbox! Send a postcard to someone this week and send a smile through the mail! #postcards
May 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
It's National Postcard Week! 🎉 I've signed, addressed, stamped & mailed out 80+ postcards to the list of registered participants plus a few friends I know who like postcards. Everyone loves surprises in their mailbox! Send a postcard to someone this week and send a smile through the mail! #postcards
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Announcing the four 2025 Buckeye Teen Book Award nominees! Divine Rivals by #RebeccaRoss @wednesdaybooks.bsky.social
April 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Announcing the four 2025 Buckeye Teen Book Award nominees! Divine Rivals by #RebeccaRoss @wednesdaybooks.bsky.social
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Announcing the four 2025 Buckeye Teen Book Award nominees! Louder Than Hunger by John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social
April 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Announcing the four 2025 Buckeye Teen Book Award nominees! Louder Than Hunger by John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social @candlewickpress.bsky.social