Brett Tam
@bretttam.bsky.social
Author. Music fan. No rhyme/reason to what I read and listen to.
Rep: @lorigalvin
Rep: @lorigalvin
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so many books about a woman inheriting a quaint cottage/inn in a cute town of quirky locals and i want to know how to make that free housing happen for me #booksky
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"A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Fri not to coerce the Univ of California by threatening its research funding in defiance of the First Amendment, an extraordinary rebuke to the fed govt’s pressure campaign against elite schools."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
"A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Fri not to coerce the Univ of California by threatening its research funding in defiance of the First Amendment, an extraordinary rebuke to the fed govt’s pressure campaign against elite schools."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
Judge Orders Trump Not to Threaten University of California’s Funding
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Free gift article
"A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Fri not to coerce the Univ of California by threatening its research funding in defiance of the First Amendment, an extraordinary rebuke to the fed govt’s pressure campaign against elite schools."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
"A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Fri not to coerce the Univ of California by threatening its research funding in defiance of the First Amendment, an extraordinary rebuke to the fed govt’s pressure campaign against elite schools."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...
i steal from you then declare i'm gonna steal less from you now clap for me
November 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
i steal from you then declare i'm gonna steal less from you now clap for me
why ban books for kids? why not read them instead and ponder and discuss?
November 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
why ban books for kids? why not read them instead and ponder and discuss?
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A good need to know for all writers. nofilmschool.com/difference-b...
Story vs. Plot vs. Premise: The Core Differences Every Writer Should Know
The three narrative pillars that work together to make or break a film.
nofilmschool.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM
A good need to know for all writers. nofilmschool.com/difference-b...
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Of all the sounds of home I’m going to miss when I return to the USA soon, I’m going to miss this one the most.
These are pied currawongs, sometimes called rain birds, because they sing like this before it rains.
These are pied currawongs, sometimes called rain birds, because they sing like this before it rains.
November 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Of all the sounds of home I’m going to miss when I return to the USA soon, I’m going to miss this one the most.
These are pied currawongs, sometimes called rain birds, because they sing like this before it rains.
These are pied currawongs, sometimes called rain birds, because they sing like this before it rains.
so many books about a woman inheriting a quaint cottage/inn in a cute town of quirky locals and i want to know how to make that free housing happen for me #booksky
November 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
so many books about a woman inheriting a quaint cottage/inn in a cute town of quirky locals and i want to know how to make that free housing happen for me #booksky
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When a man hijacked a bus in Hamilton, Ontario, on Tuesday, the potentially catastrophic scenario ended happily. It turns out he was a pretty decent bus driver. He made regular stops to pick up passengers, the police reported. At one point someone tried to board with an expired bus pass. No dice.
A Man Took a Bus for a Joyride. Turns Out, He’s Not a Bad Driver.
The incident in Hamilton, Ontario, ended safely with an arrest and no injuries (and all fares paid).
nyti.ms
November 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
When a man hijacked a bus in Hamilton, Ontario, on Tuesday, the potentially catastrophic scenario ended happily. It turns out he was a pretty decent bus driver. He made regular stops to pick up passengers, the police reported. At one point someone tried to board with an expired bus pass. No dice.
me: i love country music! george jones! vince gill! patsy cline! hank williams! trisha yearwood! tyler childers! pam tillis! brad paisley! lee ann womack! alison krauss & union station!
also me listening to country radio: wth did i just listen to
also me listening to country radio: wth did i just listen to
November 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
me: i love country music! george jones! vince gill! patsy cline! hank williams! trisha yearwood! tyler childers! pam tillis! brad paisley! lee ann womack! alison krauss & union station!
also me listening to country radio: wth did i just listen to
also me listening to country radio: wth did i just listen to
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We're thrilled to announce the Pegasus Poetry Book Prize, recognizing a US poet aged 40 or older for their first or second poetry collection. In addition to publication by Graywolf, the awardee will receive $10,000 from the Poetry Foundation.
www.poetryfoundation.org/awards/poetr...
www.poetryfoundation.org/awards/poetr...
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We're thrilled to announce the Pegasus Poetry Book Prize, recognizing a US poet aged 40 or older for their first or second poetry collection. In addition to publication by Graywolf, the awardee will receive $10,000 from the Poetry Foundation.
www.poetryfoundation.org/awards/poetr...
www.poetryfoundation.org/awards/poetr...
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Best case: The President of the United States knew about a pedophilia ring and did nothing to stop it.
Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators.
Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.
Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators.
Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.
November 13, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Best case: The President of the United States knew about a pedophilia ring and did nothing to stop it.
Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators.
Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.
Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators.
Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.
"When garments are produced using misery, no joy can be derived from them."
Some of their factories have been associated with human rights abuses, such as putting workers in hazardous work conditions, stealing their wages, and sometimes even murdering them for trying to organize. When garments are produced using misery, no joy can be derived from them.
November 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
"When garments are produced using misery, no joy can be derived from them."
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"Like everyone who loves books, Carson felt at once awed and aggrieved that there was more to read than could ever be read, and that to choose to read one book was to forsake the chance to read a different one."
Lovely sentiment about Rachel Carson from Souder's biography—she's clearly my kindred
Lovely sentiment about Rachel Carson from Souder's biography—she's clearly my kindred
November 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
"Like everyone who loves books, Carson felt at once awed and aggrieved that there was more to read than could ever be read, and that to choose to read one book was to forsake the chance to read a different one."
Lovely sentiment about Rachel Carson from Souder's biography—she's clearly my kindred
Lovely sentiment about Rachel Carson from Souder's biography—she's clearly my kindred
i mean how can you not move to this
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
1979.
9 (unranked)
Chic - Good Times
Sound of summer
youtu.be/RLTDpewIpfw?...
#MusicChallenge
1979.
9 (unranked)
Chic - Good Times
Sound of summer
youtu.be/RLTDpewIpfw?...
Chic - Good Times (1978)
YouTube video by MASTER MUSIC BOX
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
i mean how can you not move to this
Why not?☺️
Get to know your mutuals: list 10 random things you like
1. thinking/planning/writing/editing/pitching stories
2. overcast days
3. music
4. adult fic, middle grade, chptr bks, long-form journalism
5. yum cha
6. cafes
7. bookshops
8. libraries
9. boiled wool
10. non-deep sofas
Get to know your mutuals: list 10 random things you like
1. thinking/planning/writing/editing/pitching stories
2. overcast days
3. music
4. adult fic, middle grade, chptr bks, long-form journalism
5. yum cha
6. cafes
7. bookshops
8. libraries
9. boiled wool
10. non-deep sofas
Please do this; I love seeing stuff like this!
Get to know your mutuals: list 10 random things you like.
1. blogging
2. writing in cafes
3. WINTER
4. the library
5. rescue dogs
6. dark roast coffee
7. making cute mocktails
8. vegan baking
9. good perfume, unfortunately ($)
10. making future plans ✨
Get to know your mutuals: list 10 random things you like.
1. blogging
2. writing in cafes
3. WINTER
4. the library
5. rescue dogs
6. dark roast coffee
7. making cute mocktails
8. vegan baking
9. good perfume, unfortunately ($)
10. making future plans ✨
get to know your mutuals! list 10 random things you like
1. Old paperback thrillers
2. Monster movies
3. The Alien/Predator literary universes
4. Hanging out with dogs
5. Walking in the woods
6. Veggie tacos
7. Dark roast coffee
8. The Clash
9. Terriers (tv show)
10. All pies
1. Old paperback thrillers
2. Monster movies
3. The Alien/Predator literary universes
4. Hanging out with dogs
5. Walking in the woods
6. Veggie tacos
7. Dark roast coffee
8. The Clash
9. Terriers (tv show)
10. All pies
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Why not?☺️
Get to know your mutuals: list 10 random things you like
1. thinking/planning/writing/editing/pitching stories
2. overcast days
3. music
4. adult fic, middle grade, chptr bks, long-form journalism
5. yum cha
6. cafes
7. bookshops
8. libraries
9. boiled wool
10. non-deep sofas
Get to know your mutuals: list 10 random things you like
1. thinking/planning/writing/editing/pitching stories
2. overcast days
3. music
4. adult fic, middle grade, chptr bks, long-form journalism
5. yum cha
6. cafes
7. bookshops
8. libraries
9. boiled wool
10. non-deep sofas
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The children’s picture book, “Strega Nona, An OldTale,” celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Author and illustrator Tomie dePaola penned the book about the Italian “grandmother witch.” (via @mprnews.org)
Strega Nona turns 50 — and her art lives in Minneapolis
The University of Minnesota’s Kerlan Collection is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Tomie dePaola’s beloved picture book “Strega Nona,” showcasing the original illustrations and highlighting Minnesota’s unique role in preserving the warmth, artistry and enduring cultural impact of this classic story.
n.pr
November 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The children’s picture book, “Strega Nona, An OldTale,” celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Author and illustrator Tomie dePaola penned the book about the Italian “grandmother witch.” (via @mprnews.org)
don't know who's worse, the pedophile or the people still supporting the pedophile #epsteinfiles #epstein
![Email text from an image featured on the front page of the New York Times, accompanying an article about the Democrats releasing a trove of Jeffrey Epstein-related emails:
From: Jeffrey Epstein
To: Ghislaine Maxwell
Sent: 4/2/2011
i want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump..[REDACTED VICTIM'S NAME] spent hours at my house with him ,, he has never once been mentioned.
(An excerpt from one of the emails released by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. The victim's name was redacted by Democrats on the committee.)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lwptqjtrzyrexsedqnis4ghh/bafkreig4cz4dwwt6zfgzzuyoqhh3wxu5nrxc3py6uxulpxh4ygnxv2tri4@jpeg)
November 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
don't know who's worse, the pedophile or the people still supporting the pedophile #epsteinfiles #epstein
could not stop laughing. this book! children's books are for kids and the kid in all of us, even (especially?) during such challenging times
Mac Undercover (from the Mac B., Kid Spy series) by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Mike Lowery #booksky
Mac Undercover (from the Mac B., Kid Spy series) by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Mike Lowery #booksky
November 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
could not stop laughing. this book! children's books are for kids and the kid in all of us, even (especially?) during such challenging times
Mac Undercover (from the Mac B., Kid Spy series) by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Mike Lowery #booksky
Mac Undercover (from the Mac B., Kid Spy series) by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Mike Lowery #booksky
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On this day in 1985, we released our compilation album Songs To Learn & Sing, featuring Bring On The Dancing Horses 🐴✨
Which track from the album is your favourite? 💿👇 🐰
Which track from the album is your favourite? 💿👇 🐰
November 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
On this day in 1985, we released our compilation album Songs To Learn & Sing, featuring Bring On The Dancing Horses 🐴✨
Which track from the album is your favourite? 💿👇 🐰
Which track from the album is your favourite? 💿👇 🐰
nothing like a bookclub deadline to get you turning the pages😊
November 11, 2025 at 11:31 PM
nothing like a bookclub deadline to get you turning the pages😊
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Fantasy Round Up! Diño's @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social THE FIREFLY CROWN, Ransaw's Amulet SMOKE AND MIRRORS and @sarvenaztash.bsky.social @aaknopf.bsky.socialTHE TREASURE OF OCEAN PARKWAY! msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/11/fant...
Fantasy Titles
Middle school books, middle grade books, books for tweens, middle school library, middle grade literature, #MGLit, librarian, kids
msyinglingreads.blogspot.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Fantasy Round Up! Diño's @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social THE FIREFLY CROWN, Ransaw's Amulet SMOKE AND MIRRORS and @sarvenaztash.bsky.social @aaknopf.bsky.socialTHE TREASURE OF OCEAN PARKWAY! msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/11/fant...
all this intriguing talk of flutternutter from massachusetts reminds me i have yet to savor wisconsin's cheese curds, another mysterious regional delicacy, not to mention the pumpkin spice whatever-whatever currently sweeping the nation and it's clear to me i have not lived
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
all this intriguing talk of flutternutter from massachusetts reminds me i have yet to savor wisconsin's cheese curds, another mysterious regional delicacy, not to mention the pumpkin spice whatever-whatever currently sweeping the nation and it's clear to me i have not lived
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@adibkhorram.bsky.social & Cha's Dial Books' TEA IS LOVE gets the official Oma Stamp of Approval. I'd buy this for a library AND would read it aloud again and again.
msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/11/mmgm...
msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/11/mmgm...
November 10, 2025 at 11:52 AM
@adibkhorram.bsky.social & Cha's Dial Books' TEA IS LOVE gets the official Oma Stamp of Approval. I'd buy this for a library AND would read it aloud again and again.
msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/11/mmgm...
msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2025/11/mmgm...
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Never forget who sold us out:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
November 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Never forget who sold us out:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen