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Profile pic: hat in progress on knitting needles. Banner: WWII brochure called "Knit for Defense."

Aunt, CUNY faculty, union member. I help college students write better. Speak English and Swedish; study Yiddish, Spanish and Welsh.
"One need only allow that something threatened the tranquillity of the people, and every action becomes justified." -- Leo Tolstoy, War and Peace

Thanks so much for getting me to finally read this book, @eugenedaydsc.bsky.social
March 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Maybe we could all use a little more wool in our feeds today.
January 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
In a tough month, there's something so sweet about this Reddit post and the replies. Also, looks like the snail is okay.
Did my snail pass away:( : r/snails
www.reddit.com
October 29, 2023 at 6:39 PM
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if you like my newsroom's work and want it to continue:

projects.thecity.nyc/ways-to-give/
Ways to Donate to THE CITY
Here are some ways you can support THE CITY.
projects.thecity.nyc
September 21, 2023 at 1:17 AM
This is worse than even the headline makes it sound. (Gift link)
Georgia School District Canceled an Author’s Talks After He Said ‘Gay’
An elementary school principal in Forsyth County emailed parents to apologize last week after Marc Tyler Nobleman used the word in a presentation about the origins of Batman.
www.nytimes.com
August 30, 2023 at 8:25 PM
Skulle gärna vilja ha typ tolv fler dagar innan skolan börjar om.
August 24, 2023 at 8:20 PM
כיהאָב אַ פֿראַגע פֿאַר ייִדישיסטןדאָ. קענט איר אַ שפּריכוואָרט וועגן פּשרה/קאָמפּראָמיס?
August 23, 2023 at 4:43 PM
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We finally have our Queer TV survey out!!!!!
Open to all (over 18), everywhere. We'd love to hear what you think and feel about queer characters on TV. Skip questions, write as much as you like.

Also, please share!!!

https://mqedu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3IuDXtvMFkMndBk
August 17, 2023 at 10:28 AM
Patrick Rapa 1 — Bizarrchitecture
www.bizarrchitecture.net
August 20, 2023 at 2:45 AM
Delighted by Two Tribes, a sweet #graphicnovel by Emily Bowen Cohen about a Jewish and Muscogee kid trying to honor her heritage after her parents her divorce.
Two Tribes a book by Emily Bowen Cohen
In her poignant debut graphic novel inspired by her own life, Emily Bowen Cohen embraces the complexity, meaning, and deep love that comes from being part of two vibrant tribes. Mia is still getting u...
bookshop.org
August 18, 2023 at 10:16 PM
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We've met our goal 🎉
3 reasons to still donate:
1. For $1, you'll boost the # of donors. That message to Data Colada & to the world is as important as the financial support
2. Our target was a guess about likely legal costs
3. Money that's not needed'll be refunded
Donate: https://gofund.me/58491686
August 18, 2023 at 8:42 AM
Wishing a good Sunday afternoon in particular to any Racka sheep or transmogrified wizards who follow this account.
Racka - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
August 13, 2023 at 6:52 PM
Good morning especially to any Frillback Pigeons who follow this account.
Frillback - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
August 12, 2023 at 11:44 AM
Why is this poem by Kevin Young the best thing today?
Ode to the Midwest by Kevin Young | Poetry Magazine
I want to be doused
www.poetryfoundation.org
August 9, 2023 at 3:15 PM
I like the song "Eye of the Tiger" unironically.
August 6, 2023 at 4:41 PM
How is there not more buzz about this?
@SkyNews: North Wales police are investigating a report of 14 stolen beehives.

Officers say it is likely the bees were taken late at night and urged people to get in touch if they are aware of somebody who has a sudden influx of beehives.

Read more: https://t.co/gNZ3PLeoe2 https://t.co/3W3QyW0GfV
August 5, 2023 at 11:55 AM
Hello, marvelous @janellebassett.bsky.social!
August 5, 2023 at 3:05 AM
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the crew at @thecity.bsky.social looked at the question WHY ARE RENTS SO DAMN HIGH RIGHT NOW and sadly, there's no one answer.

but the multiple factors creating the crisis are each worth exploring: https://www.thecity.nyc/2023/8/4/23819420/why-is-nyc-rent-so-high
Why Are NYC Rents So High? It’s Complicated
COVID spurred many tenants to vacate city apartments, but changing rent laws and rising interest rates are among factors now encouraging people to stay put — with few new apartments available.
www.thecity.nyc
August 4, 2023 at 2:35 PM
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DeSantis's administration paid doctors tens of thousands of dollars to endorse restrictions on trans adults' health care and gave raises to state employees who went along with it, according to new documents unveiled in court.
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/health-care/article277853063.html
August 2, 2023 at 4:37 PM
Well, @eugenedaydsc.bsky.social , can I interest you in moss?
August 2, 2023 at 10:00 PM
August 2, 2023 at 3:27 PM
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Superglue misadventures keep us humble.
We need this reminder that we are, as a species, both capable of sending robots to Mars AND fundamentally untrustworthy with strong adhesives.
July 31, 2023 at 8:41 PM