Rain
@simplyrain.bsky.social
Friend. Librarian. Employed. Artist. Patron. Advocate. Ally. Activist. Listener. Caregiver. Human. And MUCH more. Personal account--thoughts are my own. she/they
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Rain
@simplyrain.bsky.social
· Apr 23
I love when new people follow me after I do a chat & then they are like, "WOAH! I didn't sign-up for THIS much Rain!" 🤣🤣🤣
Standard Disclaimer: This is my PERSONAL account.
I dump my life here--work, home, brain, politics--good, bad, & ugly.
I am happy to have you here, but I get it if I too much!
I dump my life here--work, home, brain, politics--good, bad, & ugly.
I am happy to have you here, but I get it if I too much!
November 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I am also extremely grateful to everyone who said really lovely things about my wardrobe choixes the past 3 days.
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I am also extremely grateful to everyone who said really lovely things about my wardrobe choixes the past 3 days.
I am HOME for the next 36 hours...minus 10 hours for work tomorrow.
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I am HOME for the next 36 hours...minus 10 hours for work tomorrow.
OMG!
I don't have a functioning brain cell.
I don't have a functioning brain cell.
November 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
OMG!
I don't have a functioning brain cell.
I don't have a functioning brain cell.
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They're EXCELLENT amendments, my favorite of which allows creators to defend their books when they're challenged.
An exciting update! Mass Freedom To Read has been working overtime to get amendments filed that substantially strengthen this bill, and all the amendments have been filed! It's time to contact your MA senators to urge them to support the amendment: www.massfreedomtoread.org/news/cta-sup...
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
They're EXCELLENT amendments, my favorite of which allows creators to defend their books when they're challenged.
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We only rate dogs. This is a family of Suburban Gold Fairies. It's rare for them to travel together like this. Very magical but please only send dogs. Thank you... 13/10 for all (TT: hdbrosriley)
November 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We only rate dogs. This is a family of Suburban Gold Fairies. It's rare for them to travel together like this. Very magical but please only send dogs. Thank you... 13/10 for all (TT: hdbrosriley)
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Join me @mrschureads.bsky.social for a free @bookelicious.bsky.social event where we’ll share our favorite reads of 2025!
📅 Tuesday, December 2nd
🕢 7:30 p.m. ET
💻 Register at Bookelicious.com to attend live and get access to the recording
Hope to see you there!
#TLSky #TLSkyChat #EduSky #kidlit
📅 Tuesday, December 2nd
🕢 7:30 p.m. ET
💻 Register at Bookelicious.com to attend live and get access to the recording
Hope to see you there!
#TLSky #TLSkyChat #EduSky #kidlit
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Join me @mrschureads.bsky.social for a free @bookelicious.bsky.social event where we’ll share our favorite reads of 2025!
📅 Tuesday, December 2nd
🕢 7:30 p.m. ET
💻 Register at Bookelicious.com to attend live and get access to the recording
Hope to see you there!
#TLSky #TLSkyChat #EduSky #kidlit
📅 Tuesday, December 2nd
🕢 7:30 p.m. ET
💻 Register at Bookelicious.com to attend live and get access to the recording
Hope to see you there!
#TLSky #TLSkyChat #EduSky #kidlit
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Just went out and bought a space heater. In Florida. This must mean I’m a true Floridian now (though I’ll always be a Jersey Girl at heart).
a cat laying on a blanket in front of a fireplace .
ALT: a cat laying on a blanket in front of a fireplace .
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November 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Just went out and bought a space heater. In Florida. This must mean I’m a true Floridian now (though I’ll always be a Jersey Girl at heart).
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Vegan curry chickpea salad from the local co-op.
A new, rechargeable “bullet” from my local adult toy store.
A space heater for my tiny place.
A lovely red carnelian pendant.
All in all, a productive morning.
A new, rechargeable “bullet” from my local adult toy store.
A space heater for my tiny place.
A lovely red carnelian pendant.
All in all, a productive morning.
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Vegan curry chickpea salad from the local co-op.
A new, rechargeable “bullet” from my local adult toy store.
A space heater for my tiny place.
A lovely red carnelian pendant.
All in all, a productive morning.
A new, rechargeable “bullet” from my local adult toy store.
A space heater for my tiny place.
A lovely red carnelian pendant.
All in all, a productive morning.
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People who think AI writing is good simply do not understand that writing can have meaning beyond the literal word on the page. It is functionally illiterate
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
People who think AI writing is good simply do not understand that writing can have meaning beyond the literal word on the page. It is functionally illiterate
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My favorite musician, who is not a Big Deal Artist (not pejorative!) is going on tour, and he usually does a pre-show hang package. I nearly shit myself seeing that those tickets are $220 each. I got them for $100 this year.
I got Florence tickets for $75.
What in the fuck, ticket prices?!!!!
I got Florence tickets for $75.
What in the fuck, ticket prices?!!!!
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
My favorite musician, who is not a Big Deal Artist (not pejorative!) is going on tour, and he usually does a pre-show hang package. I nearly shit myself seeing that those tickets are $220 each. I got them for $100 this year.
I got Florence tickets for $75.
What in the fuck, ticket prices?!!!!
I got Florence tickets for $75.
What in the fuck, ticket prices?!!!!
Yep!
I am the perso who once again told a speaker to use thr microphone.
I am the perso who once again told a speaker to use thr microphone.
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Yep!
I am the perso who once again told a speaker to use thr microphone.
I am the perso who once again told a speaker to use thr microphone.
Who wants to have lunch woth me???
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Who wants to have lunch woth me???
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Want to speak out against book censorship in your district? Emailing your school board is a powerful place to start! Here are some quick tips (below).
Your voice matters. Let them hear it.
#FreedomToRead #LetKidsRead #AntiCensorship
Your voice matters. Let them hear it.
#FreedomToRead #LetKidsRead #AntiCensorship
November 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Want to speak out against book censorship in your district? Emailing your school board is a powerful place to start! Here are some quick tips (below).
Your voice matters. Let them hear it.
#FreedomToRead #LetKidsRead #AntiCensorship
Your voice matters. Let them hear it.
#FreedomToRead #LetKidsRead #AntiCensorship
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I am finally home for a few days in a row so you know what that means....rant time.
How Booksellers Decide What to Sell: Why Aren't We Getting This Info Out About Libraries?
raforall.blogspot.com/2025/11/how-...
How Booksellers Decide What to Sell: Why Aren't We Getting This Info Out About Libraries?
raforall.blogspot.com/2025/11/how-...
How Booksellers Decide What to Sell: Why Aren't We Getting This Info Out About Libraries?
I have been telling us all how bad we are at communicating what we do at libraries and how that has made us susceptible to censorship and bu...
raforall.blogspot.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I am finally home for a few days in a row so you know what that means....rant time.
How Booksellers Decide What to Sell: Why Aren't We Getting This Info Out About Libraries?
raforall.blogspot.com/2025/11/how-...
How Booksellers Decide What to Sell: Why Aren't We Getting This Info Out About Libraries?
raforall.blogspot.com/2025/11/how-...
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The freedoms we cherish, including the freedom to read, think, and speak openly — are safeguarded by those who have served. On Veterans Day, we express our gratitude to all who have defended these rights and the democratic principles that sustain them.
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The freedoms we cherish, including the freedom to read, think, and speak openly — are safeguarded by those who have served. On Veterans Day, we express our gratitude to all who have defended these rights and the democratic principles that sustain them.
#VeteransDay
#VeteransDay
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Banks become richer, while people become poorer. Seems on brand for trump. A person who takes one of these mortgages pays 87% more in interest than on a 30-year loan.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/11/b...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/11/b...
Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea? | CNN Business
Most first-time homebuyers in the United States take out 30-year mortgages. Under a new proposal from the Trump administration, they may soon have an even longer loan option.
www.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Banks become richer, while people become poorer. Seems on brand for trump. A person who takes one of these mortgages pays 87% more in interest than on a 30-year loan.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/11/b...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/11/b...
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Every chatbot startup: “I saw people were lonely so I made a widget.”
A former physician has launched Robyn, an empathetic AI companion | TechCrunch
Robyn wants to position it self as an empathetic chatbot and not as a companion or a therapy app
techcrunch.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Every chatbot startup: “I saw people were lonely so I made a widget.”
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I would just live my life so that Joyce Carol Oates does not feel the need to destroy me.
November 11, 2025 at 5:56 AM
I would just live my life so that Joyce Carol Oates does not feel the need to destroy me.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Join Library Trends for a webinar with authors from our two-part series “Generative AI and Libraries: Applications and Ethics.” Authors will share highlights of their work discussing how librarians are grappling with the effects of genAI on the field. Register at go.illinois.edu/GenAIandLibr...
October 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Join Library Trends for a webinar with authors from our two-part series “Generative AI and Libraries: Applications and Ethics.” Authors will share highlights of their work discussing how librarians are grappling with the effects of genAI on the field. Register at go.illinois.edu/GenAIandLibr...
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ILF Keynote Adriana Harmeyer, Jeopardy! champion and Purdue Archives & Special Collections, entertaining us during her morning address.
#ILFAC2025
#ILFAC2025
November 11, 2025 at 2:42 PM
ILF Keynote Adriana Harmeyer, Jeopardy! champion and Purdue Archives & Special Collections, entertaining us during her morning address.
#ILFAC2025
#ILFAC2025
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I'm bringing him back #DailySkeletor #affirmations
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I'm bringing him back #DailySkeletor #affirmations
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Japanese giant SoftBank said Tuesday it has sold its entire stake in tech giant Nvidia for $5.83 billion.
Click here to read more: https://cnb.cx/49LCIs8
Click here to read more: https://cnb.cx/49LCIs8
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Japanese giant SoftBank said Tuesday it has sold its entire stake in tech giant Nvidia for $5.83 billion.
Click here to read more: https://cnb.cx/49LCIs8
Click here to read more: https://cnb.cx/49LCIs8