Rita aka Theresa (she/her)
@recchiawest.bsky.social
Wife, Mother & Domestic Diva.
Also lover of books and all things nerdy.
Mental Health & Anxiety Awareness.
BIPOC, 2S & LGBTQIA+ Lives Matter.
Abortion is Healthcare.
Fight Injustice Always.
Also lover of books and all things nerdy.
Mental Health & Anxiety Awareness.
BIPOC, 2S & LGBTQIA+ Lives Matter.
Abortion is Healthcare.
Fight Injustice Always.
"In this “unequivocally hilarious and delightful” (Kirkus Reviews) young adult romp for fans of Recommended for You and A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, a teen girl has the worst Valentine’s Day ever—only to relive it over and over again."
#februarytbrpile
#valentinesreads
#BookSky
#februarytbrpile
#valentinesreads
#BookSky
February 8, 2026 at 12:38 AM
"In this “unequivocally hilarious and delightful” (Kirkus Reviews) young adult romp for fans of Recommended for You and A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, a teen girl has the worst Valentine’s Day ever—only to relive it over and over again."
#februarytbrpile
#valentinesreads
#BookSky
#februarytbrpile
#valentinesreads
#BookSky
"A new heartfelt novel about the power of loneliness and the strength of love that overcomes it by critically acclaimed author Roselle Lim."
Now some romance for this February.
#BookSky
#februarytbrpile
#valentinesreads
#readingismypassion
Now some romance for this February.
#BookSky
#februarytbrpile
#valentinesreads
#readingismypassion
February 5, 2026 at 1:54 AM
"A new heartfelt novel about the power of loneliness and the strength of love that overcomes it by critically acclaimed author Roselle Lim."
Now some romance for this February.
#BookSky
#februarytbrpile
#valentinesreads
#readingismypassion
Now some romance for this February.
#BookSky
#februarytbrpile
#valentinesreads
#readingismypassion
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To many, O'Hara was remembered as Kate McCallister, mother of Kevin in the "Home Alone" series, while she also popped up in movies like "Beetlejuice" and Martin Scorsese’s "After Hours."
More: rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
More: rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
January 30, 2026 at 7:34 PM
To many, O'Hara was remembered as Kate McCallister, mother of Kevin in the "Home Alone" series, while she also popped up in movies like "Beetlejuice" and Martin Scorsese’s "After Hours."
More: rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
More: rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...
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Pedro Pascal pays tribute to Catherine O’Hara
“Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always ❤️"
"The one and ONLY Catherine O’Hara”
“Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always ❤️"
"The one and ONLY Catherine O’Hara”
January 30, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Pedro Pascal pays tribute to Catherine O’Hara
“Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always ❤️"
"The one and ONLY Catherine O’Hara”
“Oh, genius to be near you. Eternally grateful. There is less light in my world, this lucky world that had you, will keep you, always. Always ❤️"
"The one and ONLY Catherine O’Hara”
"For humans and vampires, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart."
This is a 2 book series I've and on my shelf for a while. Excited to start it.
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#escapismisthebestism
#readingismypassion
This is a 2 book series I've and on my shelf for a while. Excited to start it.
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#escapismisthebestism
#readingismypassion
January 30, 2026 at 12:19 AM
"For humans and vampires, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart."
This is a 2 book series I've and on my shelf for a while. Excited to start it.
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#escapismisthebestism
#readingismypassion
This is a 2 book series I've and on my shelf for a while. Excited to start it.
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#escapismisthebestism
#readingismypassion
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Ilhan Omar: “In the 4 years when Biden was president, my death threats went to almost zero — now they are back up — so there is a clear correlation between his presidency & the political violence that we see & the political danger that a lot of members of Congress & electeds feel across the country”
January 28, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Ilhan Omar: “In the 4 years when Biden was president, my death threats went to almost zero — now they are back up — so there is a clear correlation between his presidency & the political violence that we see & the political danger that a lot of members of Congress & electeds feel across the country”
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Alexander Hamilton warned that when a government betrays its people, the right of self-defense remains.
“If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is no resource left but the original right of self-defense.”(Federalist Papers, No. 28)
“If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is no resource left but the original right of self-defense.”(Federalist Papers, No. 28)
January 28, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Alexander Hamilton warned that when a government betrays its people, the right of self-defense remains.
“If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is no resource left but the original right of self-defense.”(Federalist Papers, No. 28)
“If the representatives of the people betray their constituents, there is no resource left but the original right of self-defense.”(Federalist Papers, No. 28)
"She’s going to write her own happy ending."
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismyhappyplace
#readingismyescape
#escapismisthebestism
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismyhappyplace
#readingismyescape
#escapismisthebestism
January 27, 2026 at 12:30 AM
"She’s going to write her own happy ending."
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismyhappyplace
#readingismyescape
#escapismisthebestism
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismyhappyplace
#readingismyescape
#escapismisthebestism
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Walz: "To Americans who are watching this, I've got a question for you: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal govt that can kill, injury, menace, & kidnap its citizens off the streets? Or on the side of a nurse at the VA hospital who died bearing witness to such govt?"
January 25, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Walz: "To Americans who are watching this, I've got a question for you: What side do you want to be on? The side of an all powerful federal govt that can kill, injury, menace, & kidnap its citizens off the streets? Or on the side of a nurse at the VA hospital who died bearing witness to such govt?"
"They can’t even agree on what to read, so how are they going to solve a murder?"
#tbrpile
#escapismisthebestism
#readingismyescape
#BookSky
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#escapismisthebestism
#readingismyescape
#BookSky
January 24, 2026 at 7:31 PM
"They can’t even agree on what to read, so how are they going to solve a murder?"
#tbrpile
#escapismisthebestism
#readingismyescape
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#escapismisthebestism
#readingismyescape
#BookSky
REWARD OFFERED: Apprentice to The Villain wanted for treason (light), magical property damage (alleged), and one incident involving a weaponized scone (accurate). Frequently seen with a grumpy frog (crowned, judgmental). Answers to “Evie” or “Stop that.”
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismyescape
#BookSky
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#readingismyescape
January 16, 2026 at 11:05 PM
REWARD OFFERED: Apprentice to The Villain wanted for treason (light), magical property damage (alleged), and one incident involving a weaponized scone (accurate). Frequently seen with a grumpy frog (crowned, judgmental). Answers to “Evie” or “Stop that.”
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismyescape
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismyescape
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“Donald Trump is a man who represents all the things we teach our children not to be. He’s a liar. He’s a thief. He’s a molester. He has no remorse, no shame, no empathy. He has no loyalty to the law, to the Constitution. This man is the lowest character of all.”
January 12, 2026 at 9:45 AM
“Donald Trump is a man who represents all the things we teach our children not to be. He’s a liar. He’s a thief. He’s a molester. He has no remorse, no shame, no empathy. He has no loyalty to the law, to the Constitution. This man is the lowest character of all.”
"This is a story of romance, broken friendship, and staying true to yourself under the weight of family obligations."
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#escapismisthebestism
#readingismytherapy
#BookSky
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#escapismisthebestism
#readingismytherapy
January 14, 2026 at 1:46 AM
"This is a story of romance, broken friendship, and staying true to yourself under the weight of family obligations."
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#escapismisthebestism
#readingismytherapy
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#escapismisthebestism
#readingismytherapy
Heading back to the comfort of Dream Harbor after the intense thriller I just finished. Sometimes you need some romance recovery and who doesn't love a good bookstore romance, right?
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#dreamharbor
#romancebooks
#readingismyhappyplace
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#dreamharbor
#romancebooks
#readingismyhappyplace
January 11, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Heading back to the comfort of Dream Harbor after the intense thriller I just finished. Sometimes you need some romance recovery and who doesn't love a good bookstore romance, right?
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#dreamharbor
#romancebooks
#readingismyhappyplace
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#dreamharbor
#romancebooks
#readingismyhappyplace
"Whose truth is the lie? Stay up all night reading the sensational psychological thriller that has readers obsessed."
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismyescape
#booknerd
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismyescape
#booknerd
January 10, 2026 at 12:02 AM
"Whose truth is the lie? Stay up all night reading the sensational psychological thriller that has readers obsessed."
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismyescape
#booknerd
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismyescape
#booknerd
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AOC excoriated Vance here.
Let’s see how the American public responds to Vance's “we believe young mothers should be shot in the street” political slogan.
After this week, that line will forever and always be JD's rallying cry.
Let’s see how the American public responds to Vance's “we believe young mothers should be shot in the street” political slogan.
After this week, that line will forever and always be JD's rallying cry.
January 9, 2026 at 8:48 PM
AOC excoriated Vance here.
Let’s see how the American public responds to Vance's “we believe young mothers should be shot in the street” political slogan.
After this week, that line will forever and always be JD's rallying cry.
Let’s see how the American public responds to Vance's “we believe young mothers should be shot in the street” political slogan.
After this week, that line will forever and always be JD's rallying cry.
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Cartoon by Pat Bagley, The Salt Lake Tribune
January 8, 2026 at 3:55 AM
Cartoon by Pat Bagley, The Salt Lake Tribune
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Speculation here is that Tim Walz is prepared to use the Minnesota National Guard to protect the citizens of his state
FROM ICE
This may be as close as America has come to a Civil War since the Supreme Court issued the Brown v Board of Ed case and began the process of integrating schools
FROM ICE
This may be as close as America has come to a Civil War since the Supreme Court issued the Brown v Board of Ed case and began the process of integrating schools
It looks like Tim Walz is not playing.
"I've issued a warning order to prepare the Minnesota National Guard… these National Guard troops are our National Guard troops. Minnesota will not allow our community to be used as a prop in a national political fight."
"I've issued a warning order to prepare the Minnesota National Guard… these National Guard troops are our National Guard troops. Minnesota will not allow our community to be used as a prop in a national political fight."
January 8, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Speculation here is that Tim Walz is prepared to use the Minnesota National Guard to protect the citizens of his state
FROM ICE
This may be as close as America has come to a Civil War since the Supreme Court issued the Brown v Board of Ed case and began the process of integrating schools
FROM ICE
This may be as close as America has come to a Civil War since the Supreme Court issued the Brown v Board of Ed case and began the process of integrating schools
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Google the video & see for yourself.
This is not law enforcement. This is murder.
Sickening.
This is not law enforcement. This is murder.
Sickening.
January 7, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Google the video & see for yourself.
This is not law enforcement. This is murder.
Sickening.
This is not law enforcement. This is murder.
Sickening.
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FIVE YEARS & he has not been held accountable for one of the most disgraceful events in this nation's history.
Trying to overturn a fair election in an attempted coup against his own government is the very definition of TREASON. We can never move forward until this is fully adjudicated. #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
Trying to overturn a fair election in an attempted coup against his own government is the very definition of TREASON. We can never move forward until this is fully adjudicated. #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
January 6, 2026 at 4:37 PM
FIVE YEARS & he has not been held accountable for one of the most disgraceful events in this nation's history.
Trying to overturn a fair election in an attempted coup against his own government is the very definition of TREASON. We can never move forward until this is fully adjudicated. #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
Trying to overturn a fair election in an attempted coup against his own government is the very definition of TREASON. We can never move forward until this is fully adjudicated. #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
"A young woman arrives in Los Angeles determined to start over and discovers she doesn’t need to leave everything behind after all, from Abbi Waxman, USA Today bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill"
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismyhappyplace
#BookSky
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#readingismyhappyplace
January 6, 2026 at 3:35 PM
"A young woman arrives in Los Angeles determined to start over and discovers she doesn’t need to leave everything behind after all, from Abbi Waxman, USA Today bestselling author of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill"
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismyhappyplace
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismyhappyplace
"Starling House is a gorgeous, modern gothic fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January."
Moving on from holiday reads, and on to a gothic fantasy story.
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismypassion
Moving on from holiday reads, and on to a gothic fantasy story.
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismypassion
January 3, 2026 at 2:11 AM
"Starling House is a gorgeous, modern gothic fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January."
Moving on from holiday reads, and on to a gothic fantasy story.
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismypassion
Moving on from holiday reads, and on to a gothic fantasy story.
#BookSky
#tbrpile
#readingismypassion
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Israel bans Doctors Without Borders and writes itself into history. www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
Israel becomes first country in history to ban Doctors Without Borders
Israel's outrageous and widely condemned ban on Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has now come into affect as human rights orgs slam decision
www.thecanary.co
January 2, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Israel bans Doctors Without Borders and writes itself into history. www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/20...
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Through EO on Day One, Mayor Mamdani has rejected New York’s adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism & cancelled the city’s opposition to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
This is a big win for ppl protesting for a Free Palestine—and gives them more space to organize
This is a big win for ppl protesting for a Free Palestine—and gives them more space to organize
January 2, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Through EO on Day One, Mayor Mamdani has rejected New York’s adoption of the IHRA definition of antisemitism & cancelled the city’s opposition to the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.
This is a big win for ppl protesting for a Free Palestine—and gives them more space to organize
This is a big win for ppl protesting for a Free Palestine—and gives them more space to organize