East of Eden 19
@eastofeden19.bsky.social
INFJ, lover of books and libraries, nature, and social justice.
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When Congressman John Lewis was a child, he tried to get a library card. He was turned away & told “The Library is not for coloureds” 💔
He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
“The Library IS for Everyone” 💚
#BlackHistoryMonth
He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
“The Library IS for Everyone” 💚
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
When Congressman John Lewis was a child, he tried to get a library card. He was turned away & told “The Library is not for coloureds” 💔
He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
“The Library IS for Everyone” 💚
#BlackHistoryMonth
He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
“The Library IS for Everyone” 💚
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Camelopard [kuh-MEH-loh-pahrd]
(n.)
- Giraffa camelopardalis, family Giraffidae; a giraffe, the tallest living animal.
Used in a sentence:
“I finally worked up the courage to ask Julia to dance, but I was so nervous that I merely stumbled around like a newborn camelopard just learning to walk.”
(n.)
- Giraffa camelopardalis, family Giraffidae; a giraffe, the tallest living animal.
Used in a sentence:
“I finally worked up the courage to ask Julia to dance, but I was so nervous that I merely stumbled around like a newborn camelopard just learning to walk.”
February 2, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Camelopard [kuh-MEH-loh-pahrd]
(n.)
- Giraffa camelopardalis, family Giraffidae; a giraffe, the tallest living animal.
Used in a sentence:
“I finally worked up the courage to ask Julia to dance, but I was so nervous that I merely stumbled around like a newborn camelopard just learning to walk.”
(n.)
- Giraffa camelopardalis, family Giraffidae; a giraffe, the tallest living animal.
Used in a sentence:
“I finally worked up the courage to ask Julia to dance, but I was so nervous that I merely stumbled around like a newborn camelopard just learning to walk.”
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You're gonna need a cat on your timeline, I think.
February 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
You're gonna need a cat on your timeline, I think.
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They are expanding their McCarthyite war on diversity to include people with disabilities, and doing it very clearly. Should someone in a wheelchair be able to work for the FAA? I think an overwhelming majority of Americans would say "of course" but that's not what we're hearing from Trump.
January 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
They are expanding their McCarthyite war on diversity to include people with disabilities, and doing it very clearly. Should someone in a wheelchair be able to work for the FAA? I think an overwhelming majority of Americans would say "of course" but that's not what we're hearing from Trump.
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Fiddle-faddle [FID-‘l-fad-‘l]
(n.) (intrj.)
- Trivial matters; nonsense.
(v.)
- To fuss or waste time, especially over trivial matters.
(n.) (intrj.)
- Trivial matters; nonsense.
(v.)
- To fuss or waste time, especially over trivial matters.
January 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Fiddle-faddle [FID-‘l-fad-‘l]
(n.) (intrj.)
- Trivial matters; nonsense.
(v.)
- To fuss or waste time, especially over trivial matters.
(n.) (intrj.)
- Trivial matters; nonsense.
(v.)
- To fuss or waste time, especially over trivial matters.
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Wednesday's fatal plane crash occurred while no one was leading the agency in charge of air safety.
Last FAA Chief Quit Following Pressure From Elon Musk
Wednesday's fatal plane crash occurred while no one was leading the agency in charge of air safety.
www.huffpost.com
January 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Wednesday's fatal plane crash occurred while no one was leading the agency in charge of air safety.
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Spencer Lane, 16, and his mother Christine Conrad Lane, 49, were among those on board American Airlines 5342.
They were returning from Wichita, where Spencer had been training at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. It was the next step in the sport he hoped would be his future. wapo.st/40SsDoA
They were returning from Wichita, where Spencer had been training at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. It was the next step in the sport he hoped would be his future. wapo.st/40SsDoA
January 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Spencer Lane, 16, and his mother Christine Conrad Lane, 49, were among those on board American Airlines 5342.
They were returning from Wichita, where Spencer had been training at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. It was the next step in the sport he hoped would be his future. wapo.st/40SsDoA
They were returning from Wichita, where Spencer had been training at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. It was the next step in the sport he hoped would be his future. wapo.st/40SsDoA
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Paysagist [pay-ZAHZH-ist]
(n.)
- One who paints landscapes; a landscape artist.
Used in a sentence:
“Bob Ross, the benevolent paysagist, didn’t just paint happy little trees - he willed entire forests into existence with winding rivers, snowcapped mountains, and big, fluffy clouds.”
(n.)
- One who paints landscapes; a landscape artist.
Used in a sentence:
“Bob Ross, the benevolent paysagist, didn’t just paint happy little trees - he willed entire forests into existence with winding rivers, snowcapped mountains, and big, fluffy clouds.”
January 29, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Paysagist [pay-ZAHZH-ist]
(n.)
- One who paints landscapes; a landscape artist.
Used in a sentence:
“Bob Ross, the benevolent paysagist, didn’t just paint happy little trees - he willed entire forests into existence with winding rivers, snowcapped mountains, and big, fluffy clouds.”
(n.)
- One who paints landscapes; a landscape artist.
Used in a sentence:
“Bob Ross, the benevolent paysagist, didn’t just paint happy little trees - he willed entire forests into existence with winding rivers, snowcapped mountains, and big, fluffy clouds.”
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Trump is pulling the U.S. back from international organizations. But on health care especially, Americans have a lot to lose — including, even, their lives.
Why Trump's 'America First' Strategy Could Literally Make America Sick
Trump is pulling the U.S. back from international organizations. But on health care especially, Americans have a lot to lose — including, even, their lives.
www.huffpost.com
January 26, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Trump is pulling the U.S. back from international organizations. But on health care especially, Americans have a lot to lose — including, even, their lives.
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“No, I don’t think everyone wants justice. If they did, we might have more of it.”
Ouch, book I’m reading.
Ouch, book I’m reading.
January 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
“No, I don’t think everyone wants justice. If they did, we might have more of it.”
Ouch, book I’m reading.
Ouch, book I’m reading.
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If you are arrested in Illinois protesting deportation actions are under the Trump administration, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com.
January 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
If you are arrested in Illinois protesting deportation actions are under the Trump administration, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com.
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lmao no, TikTok users are not moving to Bluesky. They would literally rather learn Mandarin than learn how to read a feed of text posts. This is a millennial retirement home.
January 19, 2025 at 5:45 AM
lmao no, TikTok users are not moving to Bluesky. They would literally rather learn Mandarin than learn how to read a feed of text posts. This is a millennial retirement home.