Katy FD
@katyfd.bsky.social
Reading non-fic & literary fiction, yapping about social justice, and crying over how cute my dogs are (sighthound supremacy)
The sun is out, the hammock is out & I feel like a new person
March 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The sun is out, the hammock is out & I feel like a new person
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Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
November 12, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
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Most migrants stay in the continent where they were born
January 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Most migrants stay in the continent where they were born
I’m not saying Octavia Butler predicted devastating fires in LA in early 2025 but that is the entire first half of Parable of the Sower
January 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
I’m not saying Octavia Butler predicted devastating fires in LA in early 2025 but that is the entire first half of Parable of the Sower
a winter view over the hills
January 10, 2025 at 9:41 AM
a winter view over the hills
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Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.
January 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.
I’m terrible at reading the books I actually own so here is 25 books from my shelves I want to prioritise reading in 2025
January 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I’m terrible at reading the books I actually own so here is 25 books from my shelves I want to prioritise reading in 2025
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Decidedly lukewarm take but: posting negative reviews is fine, actually. If it's evidenced and not a personal attack on the author, it's not mean to share a non-glowing opinion. We're allowed to have opinions on the art we consume.
December 30, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Decidedly lukewarm take but: posting negative reviews is fine, actually. If it's evidenced and not a personal attack on the author, it's not mean to share a non-glowing opinion. We're allowed to have opinions on the art we consume.
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Anytime I am struggling and have nowhere to go, public libraries are my sanctuary.
A safe haven with warmth, restrooms, internet access, books, and the simple dignity of being able to exist in peace—without any expectation of spending money.
A safe haven with warmth, restrooms, internet access, books, and the simple dignity of being able to exist in peace—without any expectation of spending money.
December 28, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Anytime I am struggling and have nowhere to go, public libraries are my sanctuary.
A safe haven with warmth, restrooms, internet access, books, and the simple dignity of being able to exist in peace—without any expectation of spending money.
A safe haven with warmth, restrooms, internet access, books, and the simple dignity of being able to exist in peace—without any expectation of spending money.
It’s the last week of the year and I’ve just read my best & worst books of 2024 back to back
December 29, 2024 at 9:04 AM
It’s the last week of the year and I’ve just read my best & worst books of 2024 back to back
I loved the Gavin & Stacey finale because it was 0% about either Gavin or Stacey
December 26, 2024 at 9:34 AM
I loved the Gavin & Stacey finale because it was 0% about either Gavin or Stacey
It seems like 29 is going to bed at 2am on Christmas Eve but then getting up at 7am on Christmas Day to run Parkrun
December 26, 2024 at 9:32 AM
It seems like 29 is going to bed at 2am on Christmas Eve but then getting up at 7am on Christmas Day to run Parkrun
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Gonzo’s “And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die” is one of the great line readings.
December 24, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Gonzo’s “And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die” is one of the great line readings.
Watched the Martha Stewart documentary and now I am fully obsessed with this woman. An icon!
December 22, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Watched the Martha Stewart documentary and now I am fully obsessed with this woman. An icon!
I can’t believe people are already posting their books of the year. I’m just reading a book now that might be my favourite book.
You will get my list on December 31st and no earlier!
You will get my list on December 31st and no earlier!
December 12, 2024 at 8:18 AM
I can’t believe people are already posting their books of the year. I’m just reading a book now that might be my favourite book.
You will get my list on December 31st and no earlier!
You will get my list on December 31st and no earlier!
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Semi-regular reminder that shifting ANY of your spending away from Amazon/Walmart to a locally owned store is significant. Don't be discouraged if you had to go there for something. Do what you can & know that it counts.
December 11, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Semi-regular reminder that shifting ANY of your spending away from Amazon/Walmart to a locally owned store is significant. Don't be discouraged if you had to go there for something. Do what you can & know that it counts.
I think I genuinely might have a unique opinion in Ritter Marzipan bars being my favourite chocolate.
December 11, 2024 at 7:24 AM
I think I genuinely might have a unique opinion in Ritter Marzipan bars being my favourite chocolate.
What’s the point of paying for all these streaming services if none of them have Little Women (2019)
December 10, 2024 at 7:26 PM
What’s the point of paying for all these streaming services if none of them have Little Women (2019)
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wdym book tokens are 'too boring' to give me as a present, you're gifting me the experience of a GUILT-FREE BOOK BUDGET, what could be more exhilarating
December 9, 2024 at 1:14 PM
wdym book tokens are 'too boring' to give me as a present, you're gifting me the experience of a GUILT-FREE BOOK BUDGET, what could be more exhilarating
I still have 23 books to go to read my reading goal for 2024. I’ve been in a reading slump all year but it’s finally over, so do we think I can do it?
December 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM
I still have 23 books to go to read my reading goal for 2024. I’ve been in a reading slump all year but it’s finally over, so do we think I can do it?
Hanging out at the bookshop again
December 8, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Hanging out at the bookshop again
This is such a good shortlist!
Lost in the Garden by Adam S. Leslie has made the 2024 Fiction Shortlist at the Nero Book Awards! Congratulations Adam.
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December 8, 2024 at 12:58 PM
This is such a good shortlist!
I need to listen to this.
Talk less. Read more.
December 3, 2024 at 2:36 PM
I need to listen to this.