Tess Gibson
@tessrow.bsky.social
She/her, librarian, very progressive liberal, loves dogs and cats, video games, horror movies, great TV and the philosophy of consciousness. Sorry, not interested in romance, crypto or get-rich-quick schemes. LGBTQ+ ally. Kindness is my love language
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Tess Gibson
@tessrow.bsky.social
· Nov 24
Why I blocked you:
1. No DMs unless I know you
2. No MAGA -- been there done that
3. No scammers
4. See rule 1
5. No romantic overtures
6. REALLY no DMs unless I know you
7. No both-sides nonsense
8. No crypto
Best of luck though with finding that perfect girl and sharing your lottery winnings!
1. No DMs unless I know you
2. No MAGA -- been there done that
3. No scammers
4. See rule 1
5. No romantic overtures
6. REALLY no DMs unless I know you
7. No both-sides nonsense
8. No crypto
Best of luck though with finding that perfect girl and sharing your lottery winnings!
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Sanders: Saturday, millions of people are going to come out on a No Kings day. Speaker Johnson said this is a hate America rally because people are coming out expressing their concerns.. It’s not a hate America rally, it's a love America rally.
October 16, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Sanders: Saturday, millions of people are going to come out on a No Kings day. Speaker Johnson said this is a hate America rally because people are coming out expressing their concerns.. It’s not a hate America rally, it's a love America rally.
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Sometimes bibliography looks like this, and by extension, rare book cataloging. 4 OCLC records, 3 secondary sources, flashlight for watermarks, etc: all to determine that our copy of “Cryes of London” is from 1689, from the fifth edition, first impression: 📜 #bookhistory #booksky #libsky #rarebooks
October 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Sometimes bibliography looks like this, and by extension, rare book cataloging. 4 OCLC records, 3 secondary sources, flashlight for watermarks, etc: all to determine that our copy of “Cryes of London” is from 1689, from the fifth edition, first impression: 📜 #bookhistory #booksky #libsky #rarebooks
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“How are things going in America?”
Can’t decide whether these Statue of Liberty rubber chickens that say “squeeze me to hear me scream” are a little too on-the-nose for these times or if they’re perfect
October 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
“How are things going in America?”
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I think of my old psych professor who told us “some things you never get over, you just get through. “
We may not ever get over that this catastrophic regime, but we will get through it.
Only together can we do this.
We may not ever get over that this catastrophic regime, but we will get through it.
Only together can we do this.
October 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I think of my old psych professor who told us “some things you never get over, you just get through. “
We may not ever get over that this catastrophic regime, but we will get through it.
Only together can we do this.
We may not ever get over that this catastrophic regime, but we will get through it.
Only together can we do this.
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You can put either of these bumper stickers on your car...
"YOU'RE IN A CULT"
or
"HE'S INCOMPETENT, CORRUPT, AND A RAPIST."
and EVERYONE will know exactly what you're talking about.
Odd, huh.
Best part:
If they confront you...
You get to ask them how they knew what it was about.
"YOU'RE IN A CULT"
or
"HE'S INCOMPETENT, CORRUPT, AND A RAPIST."
and EVERYONE will know exactly what you're talking about.
Odd, huh.
Best part:
If they confront you...
You get to ask them how they knew what it was about.
August 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
You can put either of these bumper stickers on your car...
"YOU'RE IN A CULT"
or
"HE'S INCOMPETENT, CORRUPT, AND A RAPIST."
and EVERYONE will know exactly what you're talking about.
Odd, huh.
Best part:
If they confront you...
You get to ask them how they knew what it was about.
"YOU'RE IN A CULT"
or
"HE'S INCOMPETENT, CORRUPT, AND A RAPIST."
and EVERYONE will know exactly what you're talking about.
Odd, huh.
Best part:
If they confront you...
You get to ask them how they knew what it was about.
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KCMO passed an ordinance this spring to fund KCATA, but KCATA appears to have failed to comply with the contract for funding from the city, and now may be out of money in 2 weeks.
fox4kc.com/news/kc-city...
fox4kc.com/news/kc-city...
KC City Council fails to pass ordinance for KCATA funding; bus service could shut down
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority warned the city council that service could grind to a halt in two weeks if it doesn’t get the funding it needs.
fox4kc.com
August 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
KCMO passed an ordinance this spring to fund KCATA, but KCATA appears to have failed to comply with the contract for funding from the city, and now may be out of money in 2 weeks.
fox4kc.com/news/kc-city...
fox4kc.com/news/kc-city...
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Petty cheating at golf is a window into his rotted soul.
July 31, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Petty cheating at golf is a window into his rotted soul.
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The truth here is so ever relevant, is so simple and profound. I think I might pop it into my next book. Sharing yet again:
July 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The truth here is so ever relevant, is so simple and profound. I think I might pop it into my next book. Sharing yet again:
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I’ve bought a ton of books because of bsky! Almost all from authors who post interesting or fun stuff here, or recommended by people who post interesting/fun stuff. Haven’t kept count but easily over 20 books discovered here alone.
Is there *any* evidence that presence on bsky contributes in any way to book sales? I’ll take anecdotes! Who here has bought a book bc they heard about it on bsky *alone*? Because I’m ready to bounce.
July 31, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I’ve bought a ton of books because of bsky! Almost all from authors who post interesting or fun stuff here, or recommended by people who post interesting/fun stuff. Haven’t kept count but easily over 20 books discovered here alone.
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“Another of Reagan’s enduring legacies is the steep increase in the number of homeless people, which by the late 1980s had swollen to 600,000 on any given night – and 1.2 million over the course of a year. Many were Vietnam veterans, children and laid-off workers.”
Reagan’s Legacy: Homelessness in America
While the media looks fondly at President Reagan's accomplishments, they all but ignore the devastating affects his policies left on the poor.
shelterforce.org
July 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
“Another of Reagan’s enduring legacies is the steep increase in the number of homeless people, which by the late 1980s had swollen to 600,000 on any given night – and 1.2 million over the course of a year. Many were Vietnam veterans, children and laid-off workers.”
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Even a legal dum-dum like me knows that this is bullshit. On a separate note, I have boundless anger for each and every Trump flunky but there may be nobody I’d love to beat the living snot out of more than Homan. Repellent, arrogant scumbag in addition to being a standard Trumpy pathological liar.
Homan: "People need to understand ICE officers and Border Patrol don't need probable cause to walk up to somebody, briefly detain them, and question them ... based on their physical appearance."
July 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Even a legal dum-dum like me knows that this is bullshit. On a separate note, I have boundless anger for each and every Trump flunky but there may be nobody I’d love to beat the living snot out of more than Homan. Repellent, arrogant scumbag in addition to being a standard Trumpy pathological liar.
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ICE killed a farm worker who was just doing their job. Murdered.
July 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
ICE killed a farm worker who was just doing their job. Murdered.
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UFW Statement on July 10 Federal Raid in Ventura County
The UFW can confirm farm workers were critically injured yesterday during chaotic raids in Ventura County, California. Others, including US citizens remain totally unaccounted for.
ufw.org
July 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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