Christy
@swerves.bsky.social
Mom of 2 humans, 2 dogs, and 1 turtle. Wife of 1 human (as far as I can tell). Hockey. Books. "Bleeding heart liberal commie" according to the fam. Indie Bookseller/living my dream! she/her
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A few of my favs around me:
Rocky River Coffee (Harrisburg)
Press & Porter (Concord)
Allegiance Coffee - Jackson Park (Concord)
Summit (Davidson)
Rocky River Coffee (Harrisburg)
Press & Porter (Concord)
Allegiance Coffee - Jackson Park (Concord)
Summit (Davidson)
Starbucks workers are striking. It's a great opportunity to try your local coffee shop instead. You might not get a bear shaped cup BUT you will be putting money directly back in your community instead of in a billionaire's wallet.
November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A few of my favs around me:
Rocky River Coffee (Harrisburg)
Press & Porter (Concord)
Allegiance Coffee - Jackson Park (Concord)
Summit (Davidson)
Rocky River Coffee (Harrisburg)
Press & Porter (Concord)
Allegiance Coffee - Jackson Park (Concord)
Summit (Davidson)
If I could I absolutely would. I'm a smidge outside of that age range though.
"In 2025, 40% of women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity. The current figure is four times higher than the 10% who shared this desire in 2014, when it was generally in line with other age and gender groups."
Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S.
The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.
news.gallup.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
If I could I absolutely would. I'm a smidge outside of that age range though.
Starbucks workers are striking. It's a great opportunity to try your local coffee shop instead. You might not get a bear shaped cup BUT you will be putting money directly back in your community instead of in a billionaire's wallet.
November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Starbucks workers are striking. It's a great opportunity to try your local coffee shop instead. You might not get a bear shaped cup BUT you will be putting money directly back in your community instead of in a billionaire's wallet.
Marissa Meyer was a perfect author to end our traditional author event season. My next big event is me as the Grinch meeting 300 folks at the store. Wooo!
November 13, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Marissa Meyer was a perfect author to end our traditional author event season. My next big event is me as the Grinch meeting 300 folks at the store. Wooo!
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I lost my job, my kids have measles, and it is now clear to me that the President of the United States is a pedophile. But at least I know that the Cracker Barrel logo won't be changed any time soon.
November 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I lost my job, my kids have measles, and it is now clear to me that the President of the United States is a pedophile. But at least I know that the Cracker Barrel logo won't be changed any time soon.
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UPDATE — Here are the at least 11 congressional Democrats, 15 Democratic-aligned organizations, and 8 Democratic candidates calling for Chuck Schumer to resign as leader:
November 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
UPDATE — Here are the at least 11 congressional Democrats, 15 Democratic-aligned organizations, and 8 Democratic candidates calling for Chuck Schumer to resign as leader:
The hemp ban did pass with the CR funding bill yesterday. In case anyone else wondered.
November 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The hemp ban did pass with the CR funding bill yesterday. In case anyone else wondered.
A big preorder campaign for local Sci-fi fantasy author Christopher Ruocchio slowed down my holiday decorating. Finishing the big window today no matter what though.
November 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A big preorder campaign for local Sci-fi fantasy author Christopher Ruocchio slowed down my holiday decorating. Finishing the big window today no matter what though.
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Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
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I don't think it's cowardice. I think that they are OK with what the GOP is doing. The sooner folks reconcile with this, the better.
November 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I don't think it's cowardice. I think that they are OK with what the GOP is doing. The sooner folks reconcile with this, the better.
Here I thought the Dems caving meant we got the ACA in exchange for the abortion ban and hemp ban I had been hearing about but instead the Dems are just getting a promise of a vote down the line? They really are the biggest losers aren't they?
November 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Here I thought the Dems caving meant we got the ACA in exchange for the abortion ban and hemp ban I had been hearing about but instead the Dems are just getting a promise of a vote down the line? They really are the biggest losers aren't they?
Listening to Enshittification while working on orders today and woo boy it's depressing.
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Listening to Enshittification while working on orders today and woo boy it's depressing.
It's a wake and contemplate the trees kind of day.
November 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
It's a wake and contemplate the trees kind of day.
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It’s so swag how my paycheck is actually less this year because I didn’t get a raise but my health insurance went up
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
It’s so swag how my paycheck is actually less this year because I didn’t get a raise but my health insurance went up
Do I send my kid to school on the day of a mass callout for teachers on Monday? I support the move entirely. Wondering if it would be easier to keep kids home.
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Do I send my kid to school on the day of a mass callout for teachers on Monday? I support the move entirely. Wondering if it would be easier to keep kids home.
Y'all. My mom is gonna be so mad at me when she sees what I did to my hair.
Yes, I'm a 46 year old woman with a nearly full arm sleeve, multiple piercings, etc, so why do I care?
Sometimes you look in the mirror and you just hear your parent's voice and you just know. 😆
Yes, I'm a 46 year old woman with a nearly full arm sleeve, multiple piercings, etc, so why do I care?
Sometimes you look in the mirror and you just hear your parent's voice and you just know. 😆
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Y'all. My mom is gonna be so mad at me when she sees what I did to my hair.
Yes, I'm a 46 year old woman with a nearly full arm sleeve, multiple piercings, etc, so why do I care?
Sometimes you look in the mirror and you just hear your parent's voice and you just know. 😆
Yes, I'm a 46 year old woman with a nearly full arm sleeve, multiple piercings, etc, so why do I care?
Sometimes you look in the mirror and you just hear your parent's voice and you just know. 😆
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"Jobs are Booming"
Layoffs in the last month (Part 2)
Intel: 24,000
Ford: 11,000
GM: 1,700
Starbucks: 900
International Paper: 1,100
Duke University: 600
Alaska Air: 252
PGE: 300
PWC: 5,600
Paramount: 2,000
Novo: 9,000
Layoffs in the last month (Part 2)
Intel: 24,000
Ford: 11,000
GM: 1,700
Starbucks: 900
International Paper: 1,100
Duke University: 600
Alaska Air: 252
PGE: 300
PWC: 5,600
Paramount: 2,000
Novo: 9,000
November 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"Jobs are Booming"
Layoffs in the last month (Part 2)
Intel: 24,000
Ford: 11,000
GM: 1,700
Starbucks: 900
International Paper: 1,100
Duke University: 600
Alaska Air: 252
PGE: 300
PWC: 5,600
Paramount: 2,000
Novo: 9,000
Layoffs in the last month (Part 2)
Intel: 24,000
Ford: 11,000
GM: 1,700
Starbucks: 900
International Paper: 1,100
Duke University: 600
Alaska Air: 252
PGE: 300
PWC: 5,600
Paramount: 2,000
Novo: 9,000
A guy driving the wrong way up Leadmine Road directly at me decided he should curse me out because I was driving the correct direction on the road. He really didn't like that I honked my horn at him for being on the wrong side of the road.
November 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
A guy driving the wrong way up Leadmine Road directly at me decided he should curse me out because I was driving the correct direction on the road. He really didn't like that I honked my horn at him for being on the wrong side of the road.
The daughter is dividing up her candy to bring to her ex boyfriend because he has the flu and couldn't go out trick or treating. Sweet girl.
November 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The daughter is dividing up her candy to bring to her ex boyfriend because he has the flu and couldn't go out trick or treating. Sweet girl.
The bookstore's Grinch meet & greet is sold out. I'm hanging out with a couple hundred people as my favorite Seuss character on Black Friday.
November 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The bookstore's Grinch meet & greet is sold out. I'm hanging out with a couple hundred people as my favorite Seuss character on Black Friday.
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Video taken by Jay Shefsky at 12:20 p.m. after the crash happened, Oakton Street/Asbury Avenue in Evanston, IL
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Video taken by Jay Shefsky at 12:20 p.m. after the crash happened, Oakton Street/Asbury Avenue in Evanston, IL
When John Grisham stops by as a surprise to say hi, you stay a little later than intended and make sure he signs his books and see how he's doing.
We've got newly signed copies of The Widow if anyone is interested!
We've got newly signed copies of The Widow if anyone is interested!
October 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
When John Grisham stops by as a surprise to say hi, you stay a little later than intended and make sure he signs his books and see how he's doing.
We've got newly signed copies of The Widow if anyone is interested!
We've got newly signed copies of The Widow if anyone is interested!
I cancelled a monthly sub & created a sustaining donation in the same amount for the NC food bank equivalent to 175 meals a month. Now my dollars are not going into the economy bc I'm helping an org when the govt refuses to. Think about the wider economic implications of the lack of SNAP.
October 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I cancelled a monthly sub & created a sustaining donation in the same amount for the NC food bank equivalent to 175 meals a month. Now my dollars are not going into the economy bc I'm helping an org when the govt refuses to. Think about the wider economic implications of the lack of SNAP.
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Being historically illiterate costs us a lot.
October 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Being historically illiterate costs us a lot.