Jill Black
@jillthecaffiend.bsky.social
Knitter, spinner, librarian who geeks digital initiatives. A bit on the awkward side, please have patience. She/Her
Tonight’s aurora from Cadiz, KY.
November 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Tonight’s aurora from Cadiz, KY.
There’s a squirrel loose somewhere in the library. I’ve got to confess, I’ve kinda wished for a “SQUIRREL!” moment ala Christmas Vacation all day.
October 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
There’s a squirrel loose somewhere in the library. I’ve got to confess, I’ve kinda wished for a “SQUIRREL!” moment ala Christmas Vacation all day.
38th Street, you crazy bastard. I’ve missed you!
September 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
38th Street, you crazy bastard. I’ve missed you!
Hates that feeling when you vaguely remember buying a cucumber on the Friday night grocery run, but don’t see it in the fridge on Tuesday…
September 9, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Hates that feeling when you vaguely remember buying a cucumber on the Friday night grocery run, but don’t see it in the fridge on Tuesday…
I’m officially unemployed! No worries I start a new job at Murray State University and am excited about this! I just need to get an apartment packed up (I’m not excited about that.)
June 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM
I’m officially unemployed! No worries I start a new job at Murray State University and am excited about this! I just need to get an apartment packed up (I’m not excited about that.)
Best packing assistant ever. Clothing can’t escape from this box!
June 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Best packing assistant ever. Clothing can’t escape from this box!
Mercury’s in fucking Gatorade and you can’t convince me otherwise.
June 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Mercury’s in fucking Gatorade and you can’t convince me otherwise.
One week until I start at Murray State — watch this space as I lose my everlovin’ mind attempting this move.
June 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
One week until I start at Murray State — watch this space as I lose my everlovin’ mind attempting this move.
Today I bought Cinnamon Altoids at Meijer. I haven’t had cinnamon Altoids in so long! Sometimes I freakin love being made happy so cheaply.
June 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Today I bought Cinnamon Altoids at Meijer. I haven’t had cinnamon Altoids in so long! Sometimes I freakin love being made happy so cheaply.
I interviewed for a position that I was interested in this morning. Post interview I find myself very interested in it and am keeping my fingers crossed even though it means some significant life changes.
May 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I interviewed for a position that I was interested in this morning. Post interview I find myself very interested in it and am keeping my fingers crossed even though it means some significant life changes.
Wishing for a sudden downpour so I could have a legitimate reason to postpone laundry night…
May 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Wishing for a sudden downpour so I could have a legitimate reason to postpone laundry night…
When making a sauce that features vinegar as a major component, don’t ever bend close to the pot and sniff deeply— this is how you will seize up your lungs and just about end up on the kitchen floor. Follow me for more cooking tips!
March 28, 2025 at 5:05 AM
When making a sauce that features vinegar as a major component, don’t ever bend close to the pot and sniff deeply— this is how you will seize up your lungs and just about end up on the kitchen floor. Follow me for more cooking tips!
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A cartoon for @theguardian.com books.
March 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
A cartoon for @theguardian.com books.
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This, by the by, is an effing disaster if it holds up. The number of public libraries that will go under if IMLS is shuttered is mind-boggling. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.
www.whitehouse.gov
March 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
This, by the by, is an effing disaster if it holds up. The number of public libraries that will go under if IMLS is shuttered is mind-boggling. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
I ordered a part for my microwave and for such a small part it arrived in a fairly large box. Corinna disagrees and finds it to be a perfect sized box.
February 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I ordered a part for my microwave and for such a small part it arrived in a fairly large box. Corinna disagrees and finds it to be a perfect sized box.
So when this microwave breaks again, I need someone to help me go Office Space on it. I will never buy another product from this company. I paid $240 dollars for the damn thing in 2022 and door latch broke off. The heating is fine - but if you can’t open it, it’s useless!
February 20, 2025 at 1:50 AM
So when this microwave breaks again, I need someone to help me go Office Space on it. I will never buy another product from this company. I paid $240 dollars for the damn thing in 2022 and door latch broke off. The heating is fine - but if you can’t open it, it’s useless!
My SSRI means that I don’t randomly have my brain telling me I should just kill myself. My SSRI isn’t a threat, it’s a blessing. Fuck that stupid, stupid manchild.
This was one of RFK Jr.’s first orders after being sworn in.
Just an astonishing denial of science and will cause so much pain to the 45 million Americans facing mental health challenges.
Just an astonishing denial of science and will cause so much pain to the 45 million Americans facing mental health challenges.
February 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
My SSRI means that I don’t randomly have my brain telling me I should just kill myself. My SSRI isn’t a threat, it’s a blessing. Fuck that stupid, stupid manchild.
If you see this, quote post with a beach photo from your gallery if you have one!
February 13, 2025 at 4:27 AM
If you see this, quote post with a beach photo from your gallery if you have one!
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Librarians aren't going to save us. Librarians aren't superheroes.
They're just people trying to keep largely underfunded and overwhelmed public services going.
Praise is nice; realistic expectations are better; material support is best.
They're just people trying to keep largely underfunded and overwhelmed public services going.
Praise is nice; realistic expectations are better; material support is best.
February 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Librarians aren't going to save us. Librarians aren't superheroes.
They're just people trying to keep largely underfunded and overwhelmed public services going.
Praise is nice; realistic expectations are better; material support is best.
They're just people trying to keep largely underfunded and overwhelmed public services going.
Praise is nice; realistic expectations are better; material support is best.
In this terrible world we still have a Chicken limo…
February 1, 2025 at 4:41 AM
In this terrible world we still have a Chicken limo…
I cooked frozen broccoli in the air fryer tonight. My world is shook in the best way. The florets were a bit crispy and the stems were tender but firm. And it only took 10 minutes.
January 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I cooked frozen broccoli in the air fryer tonight. My world is shook in the best way. The florets were a bit crispy and the stems were tender but firm. And it only took 10 minutes.
Corinna cat is back on her blanket, on her sofa, in her apartment and getting her chin scratched and the relief and joy is palpable
January 21, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Corinna cat is back on her blanket, on her sofa, in her apartment and getting her chin scratched and the relief and joy is palpable
It’s a good morning for Guys and Dolls. Do something nice for yourselves today.
January 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It’s a good morning for Guys and Dolls. Do something nice for yourselves today.