Ydnam
@ydnam.bsky.social
Permanently exhausted
Library goblin in a NYS middle school
Dog person who has never had a dog
she/her
Library goblin in a NYS middle school
Dog person who has never had a dog
she/her
Doing a banned books project with part of our 6th grade. Very angry children asking me WHY certain things are banned places.
"Every reason for banning a book is bad! All of them! It's all ridiculous!" - me, all day yesterday and today.
"Every reason for banning a book is bad! All of them! It's all ridiculous!" - me, all day yesterday and today.
February 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Doing a banned books project with part of our 6th grade. Very angry children asking me WHY certain things are banned places.
"Every reason for banning a book is bad! All of them! It's all ridiculous!" - me, all day yesterday and today.
"Every reason for banning a book is bad! All of them! It's all ridiculous!" - me, all day yesterday and today.
1. Career Decision Making (they made me! It sucked!)
2. DIY Science Fiction
3. American Sign Language
4. Communication, Culture, and Conflict
5. Systems Thinking and Design
2. DIY Science Fiction
3. American Sign Language
4. Communication, Culture, and Conflict
5. Systems Thinking and Design
Never mind jobs you had, tell me five classes you took at university
1. An Indo-European Chrestomathy
2. Old English
3. Sanskrit
4. Latin
5. Sociology of Linguistics
Yeah, three guesses what one of my undergrads is in. Go on, I'll wait.
1. An Indo-European Chrestomathy
2. Old English
3. Sanskrit
4. Latin
5. Sociology of Linguistics
Yeah, three guesses what one of my undergrads is in. Go on, I'll wait.
Never mind jobs you had, tell me five classes you took at university
1. photojournalism
2. the making of the west
3. intro geology
4. mpls networks
5. film theory
1. photojournalism
2. the making of the west
3. intro geology
4. mpls networks
5. film theory
January 31, 2026 at 5:19 AM
1. Career Decision Making (they made me! It sucked!)
2. DIY Science Fiction
3. American Sign Language
4. Communication, Culture, and Conflict
5. Systems Thinking and Design
2. DIY Science Fiction
3. American Sign Language
4. Communication, Culture, and Conflict
5. Systems Thinking and Design
Had a sub literally say "stop talking" at me this morning to which i responded "ok but I can't help you then."
It's not even 10 minutes into first period yet and I'm DONE.
It's not even 10 minutes into first period yet and I'm DONE.
January 29, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Had a sub literally say "stop talking" at me this morning to which i responded "ok but I can't help you then."
It's not even 10 minutes into first period yet and I'm DONE.
It's not even 10 minutes into first period yet and I'm DONE.
Friend of mine is in a rough spot taking care of her mom.
Hey y'all. I hate to have to do this, but things have really hit rock bottom lately. I was I wouldn't need a GoFundMe but unfortunately, life had other plans. I need to pay for my mom's care. If you can help, that would be great. If you can only share, that's appreciated too. 💖
gofund.me/d520cbb59
gofund.me/d520cbb59
Donate to Assistance for My Mom's Assisted Living Costs, organized by Janine Fennick
This is extremely difficult for me to ask, but I am at a breaking point. … Janine Fennick needs your support for Assistance for My Mom's Assisted Living Costs
gofund.me
January 24, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Friend of mine is in a rough spot taking care of her mom.
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Lil' comic about hope and longing 💗
January 21, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Lil' comic about hope and longing 💗
Our 8th graders are currently studying WWI.
They've started asking their teachers if we're going to have WWIII. And if it will be soon.
They've started asking their teachers if we're going to have WWIII. And if it will be soon.
January 21, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Our 8th graders are currently studying WWI.
They've started asking their teachers if we're going to have WWIII. And if it will be soon.
They've started asking their teachers if we're going to have WWIII. And if it will be soon.
Got a substitute in for the librarian today. She is of very questionable usefulness. Sigh.
January 20, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Got a substitute in for the librarian today. She is of very questionable usefulness. Sigh.
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Went 1-1-1 at the Lorwyn Eclipsed prerelease today.
I really like the vibe at prereleases. 2 headed giant tomorrow, too.
And now I have many more packs to open, yay!
I really like the vibe at prereleases. 2 headed giant tomorrow, too.
And now I have many more packs to open, yay!
January 17, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Went 1-1-1 at the Lorwyn Eclipsed prerelease today.
I really like the vibe at prereleases. 2 headed giant tomorrow, too.
And now I have many more packs to open, yay!
I really like the vibe at prereleases. 2 headed giant tomorrow, too.
And now I have many more packs to open, yay!
Wore a new @peculiarityshop.bsky.social necklace yesterday to work with a plain black t-shirt and a cardigan and everyone kept asking why I was so dressed up.
Jeans and hiking boots completed the outfit, lol.
Jeans and hiking boots completed the outfit, lol.
January 17, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Wore a new @peculiarityshop.bsky.social necklace yesterday to work with a plain black t-shirt and a cardigan and everyone kept asking why I was so dressed up.
Jeans and hiking boots completed the outfit, lol.
Jeans and hiking boots completed the outfit, lol.
Feeling grouchy this morning for no particular reason but also there's The Horrors, so....
January 13, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Feeling grouchy this morning for no particular reason but also there's The Horrors, so....
Gonna help some 6th grade teachers with a project on banned books and I am HYPED for this.
(yes, sometimes I wish I were a librarian myself but I don't want to be in debt forever, you know?)
(yes, sometimes I wish I were a librarian myself but I don't want to be in debt forever, you know?)
January 9, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Gonna help some 6th grade teachers with a project on banned books and I am HYPED for this.
(yes, sometimes I wish I were a librarian myself but I don't want to be in debt forever, you know?)
(yes, sometimes I wish I were a librarian myself but I don't want to be in debt forever, you know?)
Today in #LibraryLife there was a spirited discussion about what does or does not count as pizza...followed by a mildly concerning amount of time discussing what would meet the definition of cannibalism.
8th graders are weird, y'all
8th graders are weird, y'all
Sometimes you find yourself saying brand new sentences. For example: "they're talking about a cartoon and you're talking about cannibalism!"
Just another day in #LibraryLife
Just another day in #LibraryLife
January 8, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Today in #LibraryLife there was a spirited discussion about what does or does not count as pizza...followed by a mildly concerning amount of time discussing what would meet the definition of cannibalism.
8th graders are weird, y'all
8th graders are weird, y'all
Sometimes you find yourself saying brand new sentences. For example: "they're talking about a cartoon and you're talking about cannibalism!"
Just another day in #LibraryLife
Just another day in #LibraryLife
January 7, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Sometimes you find yourself saying brand new sentences. For example: "they're talking about a cartoon and you're talking about cannibalism!"
Just another day in #LibraryLife
Just another day in #LibraryLife
Just a girl standing in front of her LGS (or rather their website) waiting for them to put up Lorwyn Eclipsed preorders.
a cartoon penguin is holding a credit card in its hand
ALT: a cartoon penguin is holding a credit card in its hand
media.tenor.com
January 6, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Just a girl standing in front of her LGS (or rather their website) waiting for them to put up Lorwyn Eclipsed preorders.
Sunday Scaries hitting real hard night now.
January 5, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Sunday Scaries hitting real hard night now.
When you randomly run into a high school friend in a new Discord server...
(We have vaguely kept track of each other in other online spaces, but)
(We have vaguely kept track of each other in other online spaces, but)
January 2, 2026 at 3:14 AM
When you randomly run into a high school friend in a new Discord server...
(We have vaguely kept track of each other in other online spaces, but)
(We have vaguely kept track of each other in other online spaces, but)
May 2026 be kinder to all of us than 2025 was.
January 1, 2026 at 5:23 AM
May 2026 be kinder to all of us than 2025 was.
Signed up to participate in a Lyme vaccine study and didn't respond fast enough to an email (at the end of December, come on) and now the study is full. Rude.
I wanted to contribute to science and get paid, damn it.
I wanted to contribute to science and get paid, damn it.
December 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Signed up to participate in a Lyme vaccine study and didn't respond fast enough to an email (at the end of December, come on) and now the study is full. Rude.
I wanted to contribute to science and get paid, damn it.
I wanted to contribute to science and get paid, damn it.
It's a Festivus miracle. A snow day on the last school day before break!
Of course, this means no Airing of Grievances, but I'll allow it.
Of course, this means no Airing of Grievances, but I'll allow it.
December 23, 2025 at 11:24 AM
It's a Festivus miracle. A snow day on the last school day before break!
Of course, this means no Airing of Grievances, but I'll allow it.
Of course, this means no Airing of Grievances, but I'll allow it.
I bought stuff from @peculiarityshop.bsky.social as gifts and I'm pretty sure I'm getting something(s) as gifts and also maybe I ordered myself another pretty this morning because, well, I wanted to. And winter is hard, sometimes.
December 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I bought stuff from @peculiarityshop.bsky.social as gifts and I'm pretty sure I'm getting something(s) as gifts and also maybe I ordered myself another pretty this morning because, well, I wanted to. And winter is hard, sometimes.
Opening 1 #MagicTheGathering booster pack every day or so is a very good dopamine burst.
I really need to turn some of my cards into money for more packs so I can continue this.
I really need to turn some of my cards into money for more packs so I can continue this.
December 19, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Opening 1 #MagicTheGathering booster pack every day or so is a very good dopamine burst.
I really need to turn some of my cards into money for more packs so I can continue this.
I really need to turn some of my cards into money for more packs so I can continue this.
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
So I've recently gotten back into #MagicTheGathering and I've really enjoyed the story we just got from @seananmcguire.bsky.social for the upcoming Lorwyn Eclipsed set. I love that I get to go into the next set with some context and I'm extra excited for the prerelease events next month now.
December 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
So I've recently gotten back into #MagicTheGathering and I've really enjoyed the story we just got from @seananmcguire.bsky.social for the upcoming Lorwyn Eclipsed set. I love that I get to go into the next set with some context and I'm extra excited for the prerelease events next month now.
Shout-out to @aimeelucido.bsky.social for sending books (and stickers!) to me for my middle school library.
December 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Shout-out to @aimeelucido.bsky.social for sending books (and stickers!) to me for my middle school library.