Ruth Neese
@morrigan6.bsky.social
Crone tired of BS. ED night nurse now a doctorally-prepared educator. Strong supporter of public health & addressing SDOH. Wildlife rehabilitator in my “spare” time. #PersonalIsPolitical #DecolonizeNursing #SaveWildlife #HumanRights #feminism #LGBTQIA+ 💙
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#BannedBookSkyClub #BookSky
I'm on a road trip tomorrow to visit family and back Monday late. There's talking points out for #ParableOfTheTalents and I'll figure out December's talking points begin date when I get back. Feel free to keep discussing; I'll be in and out but not in while driving 🙂
I'm on a road trip tomorrow to visit family and back Monday late. There's talking points out for #ParableOfTheTalents and I'll figure out December's talking points begin date when I get back. Feel free to keep discussing; I'll be in and out but not in while driving 🙂
#BannedBookSkyClub schedule:
November 2025: Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler
December 2025: A Wizard of Earthsea (The Books of Earthsea, 1) by Ursula Le Guin
January 2026: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.
Link to feed in replies. #BookSky
Please join us.
November 2025: Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler
December 2025: A Wizard of Earthsea (The Books of Earthsea, 1) by Ursula Le Guin
January 2026: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.
Link to feed in replies. #BookSky
Please join us.
November 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub #BookSky
I'm on a road trip tomorrow to visit family and back Monday late. There's talking points out for #ParableOfTheTalents and I'll figure out December's talking points begin date when I get back. Feel free to keep discussing; I'll be in and out but not in while driving 🙂
I'm on a road trip tomorrow to visit family and back Monday late. There's talking points out for #ParableOfTheTalents and I'll figure out December's talking points begin date when I get back. Feel free to keep discussing; I'll be in and out but not in while driving 🙂
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Is there anything else you'd like to share about the book Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler?
Is there anything else you'd like to share about the book Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler?
November 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Is there anything else you'd like to share about the book Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler?
Is there anything else you'd like to share about the book Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Butler planned on more Parable books with proposed titles: Parable of the Trickster, Parable of the Teacher, Parable of Chaos, & Parable of Clay.
How do you think the Parable stories would have continued if written?
Butler planned on more Parable books with proposed titles: Parable of the Trickster, Parable of the Teacher, Parable of Chaos, & Parable of Clay.
How do you think the Parable stories would have continued if written?
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Butler planned on more Parable books with proposed titles: Parable of the Trickster, Parable of the Teacher, Parable of Chaos, & Parable of Clay.
How do you think the Parable stories would have continued if written?
Butler planned on more Parable books with proposed titles: Parable of the Trickster, Parable of the Teacher, Parable of Chaos, & Parable of Clay.
How do you think the Parable stories would have continued if written?
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#BannedBookSkyClub reminder: The December 2025 book is A Wizard of Earthsea (The Books of Earthsea, 1) by Ursula Le Guin. Discussion begin date TBA.
Join us! #AWizardOfEarthsea #BookSky
Join us! #AWizardOfEarthsea #BookSky
November 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub reminder: The December 2025 book is A Wizard of Earthsea (The Books of Earthsea, 1) by Ursula Le Guin. Discussion begin date TBA.
Join us! #AWizardOfEarthsea #BookSky
Join us! #AWizardOfEarthsea #BookSky
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
In the prologue of the book Parable of the Talents, Larkin calls her mother, Lauren, "misguided." Do you agree? Why or why not?
In the prologue of the book Parable of the Talents, Larkin calls her mother, Lauren, "misguided." Do you agree? Why or why not?
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
In the prologue of the book Parable of the Talents, Larkin calls her mother, Lauren, "misguided." Do you agree? Why or why not?
In the prologue of the book Parable of the Talents, Larkin calls her mother, Lauren, "misguided." Do you agree? Why or why not?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
What do the Parable books teach us about survival?
What do the Parable books teach us about survival?
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
What do the Parable books teach us about survival?
What do the Parable books teach us about survival?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
What was your reaction to the Marcus/Lauren/Larkin family dynamic? Would you have forgiven Marcus? Explain.
What was your reaction to the Marcus/Lauren/Larkin family dynamic? Would you have forgiven Marcus? Explain.
November 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
What was your reaction to the Marcus/Lauren/Larkin family dynamic? Would you have forgiven Marcus? Explain.
What was your reaction to the Marcus/Lauren/Larkin family dynamic? Would you have forgiven Marcus? Explain.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
What did you think of the "Destiny" of Earthseed? Were you invested in its success, or did it feel peripheral? Explain.
What did you think of the "Destiny" of Earthseed? Were you invested in its success, or did it feel peripheral? Explain.
November 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
What did you think of the "Destiny" of Earthseed? Were you invested in its success, or did it feel peripheral? Explain.
What did you think of the "Destiny" of Earthseed? Were you invested in its success, or did it feel peripheral? Explain.
Seriously, @nytimes.com? THIS is the best opinion you have NOW? Then you doubled-down today blathering about “toxic feminism” in the workplace? Well, if “toxic” means equal pay, equitable job opportunities, and punished sexual harassment, GOOD!
November 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Seriously, @nytimes.com? THIS is the best opinion you have NOW? Then you doubled-down today blathering about “toxic feminism” in the workplace? Well, if “toxic” means equal pay, equitable job opportunities, and punished sexual harassment, GOOD!
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Which character in the book Parable of the Talents did you most relate to? Why?
Which character in the book Parable of the Talents did you most relate to? Why?
November 8, 2025 at 3:26 AM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Which character in the book Parable of the Talents did you most relate to? Why?
Which character in the book Parable of the Talents did you most relate to? Why?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
In Parable of the Talents, President Jarret's goal was to make the United States a Christian nation. Do you think this is a realistic goal for the country as it is now? Would someone succeed in doing so? Explain.
In Parable of the Talents, President Jarret's goal was to make the United States a Christian nation. Do you think this is a realistic goal for the country as it is now? Would someone succeed in doing so? Explain.
November 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
In Parable of the Talents, President Jarret's goal was to make the United States a Christian nation. Do you think this is a realistic goal for the country as it is now? Would someone succeed in doing so? Explain.
In Parable of the Talents, President Jarret's goal was to make the United States a Christian nation. Do you think this is a realistic goal for the country as it is now? Would someone succeed in doing so? Explain.
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If you've read Octavia Butler's #ParableOfTheTalents the #BannedBookSkyClub is currently discussing the book. Feel free to join in the discussion; see below for how to find talking points. #BookSky
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
I've sent out talking points to start the discussion of Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler. I'll send out more for about a week.
To join, check the hashtags or pin/like the feed (go to link; click on 3 dots).
I've sent out talking points to start the discussion of Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler. I'll send out more for about a week.
To join, check the hashtags or pin/like the feed (go to link; click on 3 dots).
November 7, 2025 at 12:06 AM
If you've read Octavia Butler's #ParableOfTheTalents the #BannedBookSkyClub is currently discussing the book. Feel free to join in the discussion; see below for how to find talking points. #BookSky
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Talk about Butler's strengths as a storyteller. Were you fully engaged with the book from beginning to end? Explain.
Talk about Butler's strengths as a storyteller. Were you fully engaged with the book from beginning to end? Explain.
November 6, 2025 at 12:51 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Talk about Butler's strengths as a storyteller. Were you fully engaged with the book from beginning to end? Explain.
Talk about Butler's strengths as a storyteller. Were you fully engaged with the book from beginning to end? Explain.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Do you have a favorite Earthseed verse from Parable of the Talents, or one that speaks to you? Explain.
Do you have a favorite Earthseed verse from Parable of the Talents, or one that speaks to you? Explain.
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Do you have a favorite Earthseed verse from Parable of the Talents, or one that speaks to you? Explain.
Do you have a favorite Earthseed verse from Parable of the Talents, or one that speaks to you? Explain.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Are there lessons to be learned from the Parable books that we can apply to current times? Explain.
Are there lessons to be learned from the Parable books that we can apply to current times? Explain.
November 6, 2025 at 1:04 AM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Are there lessons to be learned from the Parable books that we can apply to current times? Explain.
Are there lessons to be learned from the Parable books that we can apply to current times? Explain.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
If you’ve read Parable of the Sower, how do you think Parable of the Talents compares? Do you think Talents works as a standalone? Explain.
If you’ve read Parable of the Sower, how do you think Parable of the Talents compares? Do you think Talents works as a standalone? Explain.
November 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
If you’ve read Parable of the Sower, how do you think Parable of the Talents compares? Do you think Talents works as a standalone? Explain.
If you’ve read Parable of the Sower, how do you think Parable of the Talents compares? Do you think Talents works as a standalone? Explain.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Did you find reasons for hope in the book Parable of the Talents that you can apply to current events? Explain.
Did you find reasons for hope in the book Parable of the Talents that you can apply to current events? Explain.
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Did you find reasons for hope in the book Parable of the Talents that you can apply to current events? Explain.
Did you find reasons for hope in the book Parable of the Talents that you can apply to current events? Explain.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Do you consider Earthseed as described in the Parable books a cult? Why or why not?
Do you consider Earthseed as described in the Parable books a cult? Why or why not?
November 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Do you consider Earthseed as described in the Parable books a cult? Why or why not?
Do you consider Earthseed as described in the Parable books a cult? Why or why not?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Why do you think Parable of the Talents has been banned/challenged?
Why do you think Parable of the Talents has been banned/challenged?
November 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Why do you think Parable of the Talents has been banned/challenged?
Why do you think Parable of the Talents has been banned/challenged?
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
I've sent out talking points to start the discussion of Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler. I'll send out more for about a week.
To join, check the hashtags or pin/like the feed (go to link; click on 3 dots).
I've sent out talking points to start the discussion of Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler. I'll send out more for about a week.
To join, check the hashtags or pin/like the feed (go to link; click on 3 dots).
November 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
I've sent out talking points to start the discussion of Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler. I'll send out more for about a week.
To join, check the hashtags or pin/like the feed (go to link; click on 3 dots).
I've sent out talking points to start the discussion of Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler. I'll send out more for about a week.
To join, check the hashtags or pin/like the feed (go to link; click on 3 dots).
Reposted by Ruth Neese
#BannedBookSkyClub schedule:
November 2025: Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler
December 2025: A Wizard of Earthsea (The Books of Earthsea, 1) by Ursula Le Guin
January 2026: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.
Link to feed in replies. #BookSky
Please join us.
November 2025: Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler
December 2025: A Wizard of Earthsea (The Books of Earthsea, 1) by Ursula Le Guin
January 2026: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.
Link to feed in replies. #BookSky
Please join us.
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub schedule:
November 2025: Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler
December 2025: A Wizard of Earthsea (The Books of Earthsea, 1) by Ursula Le Guin
January 2026: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.
Link to feed in replies. #BookSky
Please join us.
November 2025: Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler
December 2025: A Wizard of Earthsea (The Books of Earthsea, 1) by Ursula Le Guin
January 2026: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston.
Link to feed in replies. #BookSky
Please join us.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Does Parable of the Talents benefit from including other voices besides Lauren’s? Explain.
Does Parable of the Talents benefit from including other voices besides Lauren’s? Explain.
November 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
Does Parable of the Talents benefit from including other voices besides Lauren’s? Explain.
Does Parable of the Talents benefit from including other voices besides Lauren’s? Explain.
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#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
People often describe the Parable books as prescient. Do you agree? Can you give specific examples? If you disagree, why?
People often describe the Parable books as prescient. Do you agree? Can you give specific examples? If you disagree, why?
November 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
#BannedBookSkyClub discussion of #ParableOfTheTalents by Octavia Butler #BookSky
People often describe the Parable books as prescient. Do you agree? Can you give specific examples? If you disagree, why?
People often describe the Parable books as prescient. Do you agree? Can you give specific examples? If you disagree, why?
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We will read banned books until, and after, morale improves. #BannedBookSkyClub #BookSky
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We will read banned books until, and after, morale improves. #BannedBookSkyClub #BookSky
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The Toni Morrison section of my bookshelf. I've read the first three. The others may be future #BannedBookSkyClub books. #BookSky
November 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The Toni Morrison section of my bookshelf. I've read the first three. The others may be future #BannedBookSkyClub books. #BookSky