Kaia
@kbhenrickson.bsky.social
Reader (esp SFF), information literacy librarian, teacher, parent, loves music, cooking, cats, and Alaska (she/her)
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My latest essay for @uncannymagazine.bsky.social is live!!
My editor: "I've never published a more important essay." 🥹
My editor: "I've never published a more important essay." 🥹
These Stories Teach Us How to Fight - Uncanny Magazine
Chicago, October 2025. I need you to know we tried. I bought whistles and saline eyewash for my friends, students. The theatre bought 150 whistles. They were gone in days. A neighbor 3D-printed hundre...
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January 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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Yay, @wxpnfm.bsky.social is currently playing "Peter and the Wolf" narrated by David Bowie! I love this version. "Peter and the Wolf" always transports me back to being a small child, lying on the living room carpet by the speaker listening to the story on our family stereo.
January 7, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Yay, @wxpnfm.bsky.social is currently playing "Peter and the Wolf" narrated by David Bowie! I love this version. "Peter and the Wolf" always transports me back to being a small child, lying on the living room carpet by the speaker listening to the story on our family stereo.
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Shut Down
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January 6, 2026 at 12:22 AM
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The city's emergency programs manager says that the historic 4-foot snowpack appeared to stabilize over the weekend. But on Monday the avalanche risk rose again due to a change in the weather.
New avalanche alert issued for Behrends, White neighborhoods, Thane Road
Once again, the alert is not an evacuation advisory. If an evacuation is necessary, Centennial Hall is being set up to accommodate residents.
www.ktoo.org
January 6, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The city's emergency programs manager says that the historic 4-foot snowpack appeared to stabilize over the weekend. But on Monday the avalanche risk rose again due to a change in the weather.
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Municipal and state government offices, along with Juneau’s public schools, will be closed Monday due to a storm expected to dump five to 13 inches of snow on a town still digging out of the last storm, according to official announcements Sunday evening.
www.juneauindependent.com/post/city-an...
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City and state offices, public schools closed Monday as updated storm warning calls for up to 13 inches of snow
‘Very heavy snowfall’ predicted starting midday prompts decision to cancel classes and activities; UAS operating remotely; residents, businesses still struggling after last storm.
www.juneauindependent.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Municipal and state government offices, along with Juneau’s public schools, will be closed Monday due to a storm expected to dump five to 13 inches of snow on a town still digging out of the last storm, according to official announcements Sunday evening.
www.juneauindependent.com/post/city-an...
www.juneauindependent.com/post/city-an...
First movie of 2026 was a rewatch of My Neighbor Totoro. One of my all-time favorites. ❤️
January 3, 2026 at 6:04 AM
First movie of 2026 was a rewatch of My Neighbor Totoro. One of my all-time favorites. ❤️
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Juneau airport reported 82.0 inches (208.3cm) of snow in December, including 49.0 inches (124.5cm) the last five days of the month. This is the second highest monthly total on record, the only higher amount in February 1965, with 86.3 inches (219.2cm). #akwx #Climate #Snow @spiraledu.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Juneau airport reported 82.0 inches (208.3cm) of snow in December, including 49.0 inches (124.5cm) the last five days of the month. This is the second highest monthly total on record, the only higher amount in February 1965, with 86.3 inches (219.2cm). #akwx #Climate #Snow @spiraledu.bsky.social
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Juneau airport snowfall 46.8 inches (118.9cm) December 27-30, 2025 is the highest four-day total on record, breaking the previous record of 45.9 inches (116.6cm) set Apr 1-4, 1963. Data since 1944. #akwx #Climate #Snow @spiraledu.bsky.social @alaska.bsky.social
December 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Juneau airport snowfall 46.8 inches (118.9cm) December 27-30, 2025 is the highest four-day total on record, breaking the previous record of 45.9 inches (116.6cm) set Apr 1-4, 1963. Data since 1944. #akwx #Climate #Snow @spiraledu.bsky.social @alaska.bsky.social
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Ryan O’Shaughnessy, the emergency programs manager for the City and Borough of Juneau, says now is the time for residents within those areas to pack a ‘go bag’ and make plans to stay with friends or family in case evacuation is necessary.
Avalanche alert issued for downtown, Thane residents
The alert is not an evacuation advisory. But the city advises residents in the affected areas to prepare for an evacuation if conditions continue to worsen.
www.ktoo.org
December 31, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Ryan O’Shaughnessy, the emergency programs manager for the City and Borough of Juneau, says now is the time for residents within those areas to pack a ‘go bag’ and make plans to stay with friends or family in case evacuation is necessary.
The current state of my driveway. We just did the second shoveling pass today - probably another 10" fell since lunchtime. We'll see what the morning brings. (Forecast says 4-7 more inches tonight 😭.)
December 31, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The current state of my driveway. We just did the second shoveling pass today - probably another 10" fell since lunchtime. We'll see what the morning brings. (Forecast says 4-7 more inches tonight 😭.)
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This perfect good boy just got admitted to the ER overnight so if anyone feels like buying digital albums on Bandcamp this is a great time to do it.
December 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
This perfect good boy just got admitted to the ER overnight so if anyone feels like buying digital albums on Bandcamp this is a great time to do it.
So, so thankful for my neighbor who came over and used his snowblower to clear my berm after the plows came (first time since Sunday). The berm was almost to my shoulders, and I actually cried when I saw how much there was (after shoveling out most of the driveway from the snow we got last night).
December 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
So, so thankful for my neighbor who came over and used his snowblower to clear my berm after the plows came (first time since Sunday). The berm was almost to my shoulders, and I actually cried when I saw how much there was (after shoveling out most of the driveway from the snow we got last night).
Apparently, I am now a temple sorcerer, scholar, and healer sharing my body with a demon and her 12 female former hosts. (The last book I read was Testimony of Mute Things by Lois McMaster Bujold. 😂)
Well, now I'm an English professor...
December 29, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Apparently, I am now a temple sorcerer, scholar, and healer sharing my body with a demon and her 12 female former hosts. (The last book I read was Testimony of Mute Things by Lois McMaster Bujold. 😂)
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You know what's good? Books.
December 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
You know what's good? Books.
I just want it to stop snowing. 😭 Woke up to another probably ten inches overnight. I don’t know where I’m going to put it all after shoveling the 2+ feet of the last few days (not to mention the snow from the storm last week). This has been the worst winter “break“.
December 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I just want it to stop snowing. 😭 Woke up to another probably ten inches overnight. I don’t know where I’m going to put it all after shoveling the 2+ feet of the last few days (not to mention the snow from the storm last week). This has been the worst winter “break“.
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someone without small seeds
someone you need
someone you need
December 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
someone without small seeds
someone you need
someone you need
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My friend Mary was laid off AND diagnosed with breast cancer in the last few months; treatment is going to make it extremely hard to start a new job. She set up a GFM and I am signal-boosting.
gofund.me/1b54a89c7
gofund.me/1b54a89c7
Donate to Support Mary’s Breast Cancer Treatment, organized by Mary Andrews Hanson
I never imagined I would be writing this, but life has taken an unexpected … Mary Andrews Hanson needs your support for Support Mary’s Breast Cancer Treatment
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December 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
My friend Mary was laid off AND diagnosed with breast cancer in the last few months; treatment is going to make it extremely hard to start a new job. She set up a GFM and I am signal-boosting.
gofund.me/1b54a89c7
gofund.me/1b54a89c7
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The most soul-nourishing book I read this year was Annalee Newitz’s (@annaleen.bsky.social) Automatic Noodle. End the year on a positive high and pick up a copy. Walk to your local bookstore and see if they have it. (Best!) Or… you can get it here: bookshop.org/p/books/auto...
Automatic Noodle
Check out Automatic Noodle - <p><b>A cozy near-future novella about a crew of leftover robots opening their very own noodle shop, from acclaimed sci-fi author Annalee Newitz.</b><br><br><b>An instant ...
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December 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The most soul-nourishing book I read this year was Annalee Newitz’s (@annaleen.bsky.social) Automatic Noodle. End the year on a positive high and pick up a copy. Walk to your local bookstore and see if they have it. (Best!) Or… you can get it here: bookshop.org/p/books/auto...
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Re-upping this in case someone needs to hear it going into the weekend and New Years. You aren’t alone— this is the hardest time of the year for so many people, and there’s *nothing* wrong with you if you’re one of them.
The next few days are going to be hard. The fear is palpable. So please, if you’re at all wondering: I wish you could see how much the world needs you. Right now, all that matters is getting to morning.
* thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
* pflag.org/resource/support-hotlines/
* translifeline.org/
* thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
* pflag.org/resource/support-hotlines/
* translifeline.org/
December 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Re-upping this in case someone needs to hear it going into the weekend and New Years. You aren’t alone— this is the hardest time of the year for so many people, and there’s *nothing* wrong with you if you’re one of them.
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Just a reminder to join me for my 33rd annual takeover of @wxpnfm.bsky.social 24 nonstop live hours - tomorrow from midnight to midnight! Besides on FM you can listen live worldwide AND fire up the JingleCam plus submit your holiday greetings for me to read on air! Just visit XPN.org
December 23, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Just a reminder to join me for my 33rd annual takeover of @wxpnfm.bsky.social 24 nonstop live hours - tomorrow from midnight to midnight! Besides on FM you can listen live worldwide AND fire up the JingleCam plus submit your holiday greetings for me to read on air! Just visit XPN.org
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It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:51 AM
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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As I was grading the final essays for my class yesterday, I thought it was time to build “check if references exist” into Canvas. But that won’t help much if Google Scholar is going to be indexing hallucitations.
Grading and googling hallucinated citations, as one does nowadays, and now that LLMs have been around for a while, I've discovered new horrors: hallucinated journals are now appearing in Google Scholar with dozens of citations bc so many people are citing these fake things
December 16, 2025 at 3:08 AM
As I was grading the final essays for my class yesterday, I thought it was time to build “check if references exist” into Canvas. But that won’t help much if Google Scholar is going to be indexing hallucitations.
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Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.
December 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.