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The Dread Librarian
@kellcarpenter.bsky.social
Librarian, husband, father, Rush fan.
I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen flood…

Wow. Just…wow.

#WorkFlood
December 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Do you know the muffin man?

#GCSU #MidnightBreakfast
December 9, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Remember, kids: only *YOU* can prevent workplace fires.

I mean it. That dang bear never showed his face.

#FireSafety #AHotTimeAtWork
December 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The good vibes continue. While visiting my wife in her office building, two different interactions brought up my public library past:
December 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I just met up with our daughter to pick up something left at home (advantage of her being a student at the university where we work). She popped out of the building with an accordion strapped to her torso, which was the last thing I expected. It’s also the best thing I’ve seen in a while. ❤️
December 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
When the world is running down
You make the best of what's still around

#ThePolice
The Police - When The World Is Running Down... (1980)
YouTube video by Eduardo Montenegro M1
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Discussing why a dead raccoon my 21-year-old saw today that she called a “chonker” was so large, I used the following somber philosophical statement:

“Death makes chonkers of us all, sweetie.”

Oh yeah. Gonna put it on a t-shirt, I think.
November 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
How to say “this sandwich sucks” without saying “this sandwich sucks.”

#AtlantaFalcons
November 10, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Posted for absolutely no reason whatsoever.

#Lies #ThompsonTwins
Thompson Twins - Lies (Official 4k Video)
YouTube video by Thompson Twins
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
In a training where the chat fell into a rabbit hole of explaining the “i can haz cheezburger” meme to folks. Picture included is the one shown to illustrate.

#ICanHazCheezburger #WeirdMeetingMoment
September 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Just saw my first Mr. Terrific jacket in the wild, worn by a student. I took the time to tell him how much I loved it, and said “It’s beautiful!”

The way his face lit up and his smile really reinforced something important: Representation matters.

#MrTerrific #RepresentationMatters
September 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Local Arby’s sign: “LOADED ITALIANS ARE BACK”

Me: Soooo…should I be worried? Are they more dangerous when they’re drunk? I’m missing important information.

#WeirdFastFoodSigns
September 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
This was my first exposure to Robert Plant. I knew nothing about him. All I knew was the way it made me feel, which is exactly the same way I feel hearing it today: happy and hopeful, full of joy. I hope it makes you feel the same way.

#RobertPlant #InTheMood
Robert Plant - In the Mood (Official Video) [HD REMASTERED]
YouTube video by Robert Plant
youtu.be
August 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Wife: “Justice League” is on. Who was the villain in that one? I can’t remember.

Me: (long pause)…the director. *Definitely* the director.
August 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
That couple that thinks the library stacks are private. 😳
August 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Nazi: What does the diary tell you that it doesn't tell us?

Professor Henry Jones: It tells me, that goose-stepping morons like yourself should try *reading* books instead of *burning* them!

Me: My man!

#ReadBooksDontBurnThem
August 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
After spending 2 hours there, I want to move to Earth-828.

#FantasticFour
July 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The wife and I are childless for the week, and we decided to make homemade French bread pizza.

#foodsky #Yum
July 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM
While we’re celebrating special days: Happy Bobby Bonilla Day to all who celebrate.

#BobbyBonillaDay
July 2, 2025 at 3:32 AM
It’s last minute, but to all our Canadian neighbors: Good Day.

#CanadaDay
July 2, 2025 at 3:25 AM
It was a great day at work. I got to hang out with a coworker’s granddaughter for a little while. Babies are awesome!
June 26, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Generals gathered in their masses
Just like witches at black masses
Evil minds that plot destruction
Sorcerer of death's construction
In the fields, the bodies burning
As the war machine keeps turning
Death and hatred to mankind
Poisoning their brainwashed minds

#BlackSabbath #CurrentEvents
War Pigs
YouTube video by Black Sabbath - Topic
youtu.be
June 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
At the store in the feminine hygiene aisle tonight, when a woman asked if I knew what to get (I did). I was kinda pleased she would want to help a guy out. Then I realized she was really helping whoever I was there for.

I get it; most men are clueless, even when they shouldn’t be. *sigh*
April 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
People are people, so why should it be
You and I should get along so awfully?

#DepecheMode #PeopleArePeople #StillRelevant
Depeche Mode - People Are People (Remastered)
YouTube video by DepecheModeVEVO
youtu.be
March 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Had an ophthalmologist appointment this morning and spent half the day like this.

#Dilation #EyeDoctor
March 19, 2025 at 1:22 AM