Michelle
@librarydancer.bsky.social
Mom of 3, rug hooker, huge reader of romance & historical fiction, lover of history, Children's librarian. Fortunate to live in the very blue state of MD.
Having finally embraced my geekdom, I happily have a 'I break for historical markers' car magnet!
Having finally embraced my geekdom, I happily have a 'I break for historical markers' car magnet!
I *knew* as I was doing my Temperature Rug that I was out of my mind! I did get an article in Rug Hooking Magazine out of it though!
November 20, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I *knew* as I was doing my Temperature Rug that I was out of my mind! I did get an article in Rug Hooking Magazine out of it though!
I guess now is not the time to tell you that I was at an Owl & Raptor Festival at a Regional Park with temperatures around 69 degrees, and am now sitting on my deck drinking hc...
November 8, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I guess now is not the time to tell you that I was at an Owl & Raptor Festival at a Regional Park with temperatures around 69 degrees, and am now sitting on my deck drinking hc...
Michelle's Book of the Month:
After a FB discussion, I realized that since I get exposed to really different & interesting books, I should post titles that might get lost.
I'm reading this now, and it's fascinating. Was a rec when I was in Scotland
After a FB discussion, I realized that since I get exposed to really different & interesting books, I should post titles that might get lost.
I'm reading this now, and it's fascinating. Was a rec when I was in Scotland
October 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Michelle's Book of the Month:
After a FB discussion, I realized that since I get exposed to really different & interesting books, I should post titles that might get lost.
I'm reading this now, and it's fascinating. Was a rec when I was in Scotland
After a FB discussion, I realized that since I get exposed to really different & interesting books, I should post titles that might get lost.
I'm reading this now, and it's fascinating. Was a rec when I was in Scotland
Now the entire staff of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report has been given RIF notices.
Any data produced from this government is suspect.
Any data produced from this government is suspect.
October 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Now the entire staff of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report has been given RIF notices.
Any data produced from this government is suspect.
Any data produced from this government is suspect.
I like the way this one is turning out as well. Thinking of handing them out as thank you gifts to people while my husband & I are on our anniversary trip.
June 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I like the way this one is turning out as well. Thinking of handing them out as thank you gifts to people while my husband & I are on our anniversary trip.
I just finished a small mug rug and have started another. I'm hoping something simple & low pressure will help kickstart me.
June 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
I just finished a small mug rug and have started another. I'm hoping something simple & low pressure will help kickstart me.
I can never remember to attach!
March 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
I can never remember to attach!
I just changed my FB profile picture. No question of where I stand now.
January 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I just changed my FB profile picture. No question of where I stand now.
I usually use rug wrap (standard for rug hookers) but fight with the curved letters the same way.
This is the legend of my Temperature Rug.
This is the legend of my Temperature Rug.
January 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I usually use rug wrap (standard for rug hookers) but fight with the curved letters the same way.
This is the legend of my Temperature Rug.
This is the legend of my Temperature Rug.
Scrolling to postpone reading the last 20 pages. The events in this book may have happen over 100 years ago, but we've already had 3 young man die, and Wilfred Owen is just beginning to live his dream as a poet!
This book will definitely cause a book hangover.
This book will definitely cause a book hangover.
January 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Scrolling to postpone reading the last 20 pages. The events in this book may have happen over 100 years ago, but we've already had 3 young man die, and Wilfred Owen is just beginning to live his dream as a poet!
This book will definitely cause a book hangover.
This book will definitely cause a book hangover.
@measuredandslow.bsky.social
This was an absolute hit today! She *loved* the blue color (which looks copper in the photo), and is working on a name for her dragon.
Thank you!
This was an absolute hit today! She *loved* the blue color (which looks copper in the photo), and is working on a name for her dragon.
Thank you!
December 26, 2024 at 12:37 AM
@measuredandslow.bsky.social
This was an absolute hit today! She *loved* the blue color (which looks copper in the photo), and is working on a name for her dragon.
Thank you!
This was an absolute hit today! She *loved* the blue color (which looks copper in the photo), and is working on a name for her dragon.
Thank you!
#libfaves24
SECRET LIFE OF BIRDS by Lynne Kelly
This middle grade book is a great example of the treasures that can be found in books for this age group --
Engaging writing, emotional and interesting story with characters that develop and grow as they learn.
SECRET LIFE OF BIRDS by Lynne Kelly
This middle grade book is a great example of the treasures that can be found in books for this age group --
Engaging writing, emotional and interesting story with characters that develop and grow as they learn.
December 19, 2024 at 4:15 AM
#libfaves24
SECRET LIFE OF BIRDS by Lynne Kelly
This middle grade book is a great example of the treasures that can be found in books for this age group --
Engaging writing, emotional and interesting story with characters that develop and grow as they learn.
SECRET LIFE OF BIRDS by Lynne Kelly
This middle grade book is a great example of the treasures that can be found in books for this age group --
Engaging writing, emotional and interesting story with characters that develop and grow as they learn.
December 19, 2024 at 3:58 AM
#libfaves24
OUTOFSHAPEWORTHLESSLOSER by Gracie Gold
Gracie doesn't pull any punches in this really strong memoir about skating and depression.
There are also some really strong parallels to stories that have emerged from Women's gymnastics.
OUTOFSHAPEWORTHLESSLOSER by Gracie Gold
Gracie doesn't pull any punches in this really strong memoir about skating and depression.
There are also some really strong parallels to stories that have emerged from Women's gymnastics.
December 19, 2024 at 3:50 AM
#libfaves24
OUTOFSHAPEWORTHLESSLOSER by Gracie Gold
Gracie doesn't pull any punches in this really strong memoir about skating and depression.
There are also some really strong parallels to stories that have emerged from Women's gymnastics.
OUTOFSHAPEWORTHLESSLOSER by Gracie Gold
Gracie doesn't pull any punches in this really strong memoir about skating and depression.
There are also some really strong parallels to stories that have emerged from Women's gymnastics.
#Libfaves24
Day 7
ALMOST UNDERWEAR: HOW A PIECE OF CLOTH TRAVELED FROM KITTY HAWK TO THE MOON AND MARS by Jonathan Roth
Children's Non-picture books are frequently amazing! Adults can learn so much from them as well!
Day 7
ALMOST UNDERWEAR: HOW A PIECE OF CLOTH TRAVELED FROM KITTY HAWK TO THE MOON AND MARS by Jonathan Roth
Children's Non-picture books are frequently amazing! Adults can learn so much from them as well!
December 17, 2024 at 4:19 PM
#Libfaves24
Day 7
ALMOST UNDERWEAR: HOW A PIECE OF CLOTH TRAVELED FROM KITTY HAWK TO THE MOON AND MARS by Jonathan Roth
Children's Non-picture books are frequently amazing! Adults can learn so much from them as well!
Day 7
ALMOST UNDERWEAR: HOW A PIECE OF CLOTH TRAVELED FROM KITTY HAWK TO THE MOON AND MARS by Jonathan Roth
Children's Non-picture books are frequently amazing! Adults can learn so much from them as well!
December 17, 2024 at 4:15 PM
#Libfaves24
Day 5
THE GIRL WHO FIGURED IT OUT: the inspiring true story of wheelchair athlete Minda Dentler becoming an Ironman World Champion
What really stands out in this non-fiction picture book is the honesty on how hard she has to work to succeed, including 5 years between Ironman attempts.
Day 5
THE GIRL WHO FIGURED IT OUT: the inspiring true story of wheelchair athlete Minda Dentler becoming an Ironman World Champion
What really stands out in this non-fiction picture book is the honesty on how hard she has to work to succeed, including 5 years between Ironman attempts.
December 14, 2024 at 11:33 PM
#Libfaves24
Day 5
THE GIRL WHO FIGURED IT OUT: the inspiring true story of wheelchair athlete Minda Dentler becoming an Ironman World Champion
What really stands out in this non-fiction picture book is the honesty on how hard she has to work to succeed, including 5 years between Ironman attempts.
Day 5
THE GIRL WHO FIGURED IT OUT: the inspiring true story of wheelchair athlete Minda Dentler becoming an Ironman World Champion
What really stands out in this non-fiction picture book is the honesty on how hard she has to work to succeed, including 5 years between Ironman attempts.
#Libfaves24
Day 4
KNIFE: Meditations after an attempted murder
by Salmon Rushdie
Powerful and moving story about his attack and difficult recovery. He read the audiobook, which added another layer to the reading.
Day 4
KNIFE: Meditations after an attempted murder
by Salmon Rushdie
Powerful and moving story about his attack and difficult recovery. He read the audiobook, which added another layer to the reading.
December 13, 2024 at 1:45 AM
#Libfaves24
Day 4
KNIFE: Meditations after an attempted murder
by Salmon Rushdie
Powerful and moving story about his attack and difficult recovery. He read the audiobook, which added another layer to the reading.
Day 4
KNIFE: Meditations after an attempted murder
by Salmon Rushdie
Powerful and moving story about his attack and difficult recovery. He read the audiobook, which added another layer to the reading.
#LibFaves24
Day 3
DON'T LET YOUR DUKES GROW UP TO SCOUNDRELS
by Louisa Darling
What a fun romp of a book!
Day 3
DON'T LET YOUR DUKES GROW UP TO SCOUNDRELS
by Louisa Darling
What a fun romp of a book!
December 12, 2024 at 3:05 AM
#LibFaves24
Day 3
DON'T LET YOUR DUKES GROW UP TO SCOUNDRELS
by Louisa Darling
What a fun romp of a book!
Day 3
DON'T LET YOUR DUKES GROW UP TO SCOUNDRELS
by Louisa Darling
What a fun romp of a book!
Day 2 #LibFaves24
SKIN & BONES
by Renee Watson
This is such a beautifully
written book about so many things - body image, love from family, friends & relationships, racism (overt & implicit), & historical memory that it can't be labeled.
CW: racism, weight, drugs, death of parent (not lead)
SKIN & BONES
by Renee Watson
This is such a beautifully
written book about so many things - body image, love from family, friends & relationships, racism (overt & implicit), & historical memory that it can't be labeled.
CW: racism, weight, drugs, death of parent (not lead)
December 10, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Day 2 #LibFaves24
SKIN & BONES
by Renee Watson
This is such a beautifully
written book about so many things - body image, love from family, friends & relationships, racism (overt & implicit), & historical memory that it can't be labeled.
CW: racism, weight, drugs, death of parent (not lead)
SKIN & BONES
by Renee Watson
This is such a beautifully
written book about so many things - body image, love from family, friends & relationships, racism (overt & implicit), & historical memory that it can't be labeled.
CW: racism, weight, drugs, death of parent (not lead)
Day 1 #LibFavs24
As a Children's Librarian, I feel the need to start there.
INVISIBLE ISABELLE
by Sally J. Pla
Isabelle has a lot of stomach aches. Her parents convince her it's all in her head until she gets really ill.
Great introduction to anxiety/neuro-divergent issues.
for 3rd graders +.
As a Children's Librarian, I feel the need to start there.
INVISIBLE ISABELLE
by Sally J. Pla
Isabelle has a lot of stomach aches. Her parents convince her it's all in her head until she gets really ill.
Great introduction to anxiety/neuro-divergent issues.
for 3rd graders +.
December 9, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Day 1 #LibFavs24
As a Children's Librarian, I feel the need to start there.
INVISIBLE ISABELLE
by Sally J. Pla
Isabelle has a lot of stomach aches. Her parents convince her it's all in her head until she gets really ill.
Great introduction to anxiety/neuro-divergent issues.
for 3rd graders +.
As a Children's Librarian, I feel the need to start there.
INVISIBLE ISABELLE
by Sally J. Pla
Isabelle has a lot of stomach aches. Her parents convince her it's all in her head until she gets really ill.
Great introduction to anxiety/neuro-divergent issues.
for 3rd graders +.
I have so many new followers I feel like I should post something:)
My newest 5* read! Such a fun romance!
My newest 5* read! Such a fun romance!
November 18, 2024 at 5:28 PM
I have so many new followers I feel like I should post something:)
My newest 5* read! Such a fun romance!
My newest 5* read! Such a fun romance!
I'm on your site, but having trouble figuring out which color corresponds to which name..
And my daughter doesn't really like bright colors (prefers black, actually:), but these just look cooler than the blue..
[Sorry - can't message you]
And my daughter doesn't really like bright colors (prefers black, actually:), but these just look cooler than the blue..
[Sorry - can't message you]
November 13, 2024 at 12:30 AM
I'm on your site, but having trouble figuring out which color corresponds to which name..
And my daughter doesn't really like bright colors (prefers black, actually:), but these just look cooler than the blue..
[Sorry - can't message you]
And my daughter doesn't really like bright colors (prefers black, actually:), but these just look cooler than the blue..
[Sorry - can't message you]