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Jenny
@jtownes.bsky.social
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Librarian, knitter, cat lover, artist, nasty woman. @agnesscott grad. Fan of #OA and #scholcomm. Occasionally feisty; mostly tired.
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The sticker game at #OpenEd25 was on point.
Stickers reading "Open Ed: Free to retain & reuse & revise & remix & redistribute," Equitable access isn't equity, create OER," Inclusive access isn't inclusive, adopt OER," "OER," "Open Education Association," "LibreTexts," "CC," "Open books open minds," "open hearts, open minds, open licenses," "the future is open," and "I adopted OER"
October 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Just a reminder, when a president ignores a court order, that's how you get the Trail of Tears.
Photo of an artwork by J. Ross Davis, featuring the text of the Indian Removal Act of 1830 integrated with a photo of Andrew Jackson Photo of an art exhibit placard that reads: J. Ross Davis, Cherokee Nation Indian Removal Act of 1830, 2021 Digital graphic on canvas, 40x30x1" Courtesy of the artist This Act of US Congress enabled the President (Andrew Jackson) to set-up territory in the west for Indians then "residing" in states in exchange for their homeland, to support their removal and "extinguish the Indian claim." The image integrates the text of this act with a photo of Jackson, whose policy was to remove Indians in Southern states who followed their own las and customs. They could remain only by adhering to prevailing social structures. Years before, Jackson provided US military support to Southern states dealing with "Indian problems." He allied with pro-US tribal leaders such as John Ross, Davis' ancestor, who later found Jackson to be a false friend. In 1832, Ross led the Cherokee Nation to win a US Supreme Court case to remain in Georgia ,but President Jackson ignored it. The subsequent "Trail of Tears" is retraced annually in the Cherokee Remember the Removal bike ride.
April 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Okay @ioppublishing.bsky.social, the seeds went into the pot today with some dahlias. We will see which blooms first!
April 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Playing a game of telephone trying to hear the drawing winners at #ACRL2025. The person in the raspberry beret is the real MVP.
April 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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The @jstor.bsky.social swag makes a great knitting project bag. #ACRL2025
A small canvas zippered bag with a red JSTOR logo gold multicolored yarn. It sits on a brown table along side knitting needles and a notepad.
April 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Some observations from #ACRL2025 SO FAR:
-The badges jingle. In quiet panels there is a delightful background of tinkling from everyone's badges.
- the Prince-themed relaxation hub is adorable.
Librarians relaxation in purple and white loungers and tables against a printed purple background. Purple lights and beaded curtains hang above. A large background featuring Prince reads "Dearly beloved we are gathered this day to get through this thing called librarianship."
April 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Behold: Pete the kitten. He has arrived to provide a cute little speedbump in your doomscrolling.
A woman with glasses holds a small Grey and white kitten next to her face. The kitten is the most adorable in all the land.
March 29, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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January 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Angled view of the granite and bronze statue depicting Jimmy Carter at the Georgia State Capitol building grounds. The statue depicts President Carter in a button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up, tucked into plain trousers. His hands are open, palms up. The granite slab behind the statue features the presidential seal and reads "The Honorable Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States of America, 1977-1981." Front view of the granite and bronze statue depicting Jimmy Carter at the Georgia State Capitol building grounds. The statue depicts President Carter in a button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up, tucked into plain trousers. His hands are open, palms up. The granite slab behind the statue features the presidential seal and reads "The Honorable Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States of America, 1977-1981." From this angle, the seal forms a halo around the statue's head.
January 6, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Happy New Year, and also 25th anniversary of wearing these novelty glasses
January 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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My version of the biblically accurate angel food cake
December 25, 2024 at 11:42 PM
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This is just one of the best things I've ever seen
December 21, 2024 at 9:50 PM
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Polishing his murther mitten
December 20, 2024 at 4:55 PM
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Ahhh, this and "cheese time" are my favorite times of the year.
November 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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This plant is a survivor. About two years ago I accidentally left it outside over winter and it pretty much died. When I found it in the spring it was black and shriveled. Pieces fell off. But once inside it got lots of water and attention. Last year it had one bloom that quickly shriveled. 1/2
November 21, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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Today has been LITTERBOX (thanks @maryrobinette.bsky.social and Elsie for the new word). Knitting for serenity.
A hand holding blue and white checked knitting project in progress.
November 19, 2024 at 2:28 AM
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Things I am doing to temporarily break free from this hellscape: stress baking and wiring up a 70 year old train set.
Banoffee pie with one slice removed A green table with model train tracks
November 14, 2024 at 11:51 PM