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Caer Jones
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A collection of my thinky-thoughts. Expect posts on progressive politics, quotes from M/M romance novels, and anything else that strikes my fancy.

Profile pic is "Merchant's Wife at Tea" by Boris Kustodiev, painted in 1918.
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I picked up this little gold planter pot several years ago for about $15. It makes me smile every time I look at it. It's nice to be reminded that sometimes it really is the little things.
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Every. Single. Time. Every single time I read this book I find ANOTHER passage that snags my heart. The more I read this trilogy the more I adore it. The wistfulness and heartache... whew.

From "Seaworthy" by KL Noone. #bookquotes #booksky #mmromance #characterbleed #Seaworthy #KLNoone #reread
Quote from "Seaworthy" by KL Noone: "He wanted Jason to touch him. To hold him. To become someplace safe and sheltered, because he was so exhausted, and Jason felt so kind, and maybe it could be real, for a moment, just for a moment."
July 22, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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I've been doing a lot of research into foods and food supplies, and this concept is stated SO well here. The whole article is interesting, though - recommended! www.epicurious.com/ingredients/... #foodsupply #supplychains #bananas #bananarepublics #capitalism #technology #monoculture #epicurious
Quote from linked Epicurious article by Brandon Summers-Miller: "As a scholar focused on ethical consumption, [Danielle] Jacques suggests that technological innovation is a very American solution to the problem. Instead of changing our behaviors as capitalists fixated on short-term profits or consumers who expect genetic consistency from a single product within our food supply, we, as Americans, expect technology to solve the problems caused by our mass consumption."
July 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Be careful when closing the dryer. You never know who might be in it! #smalldogs #divadogs #dogsky
My babygirl (pupper) in the open dryer.
July 19, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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I love the feeling in this. It's hard to find those moments where time just stops and you revel in where you are at the moment, and in the people that you're experiencing it with.

From "Milo" by Lily Morton. #bookquotes #booksky #mmromance #findinghome #milo #lilymorton
Quote from "Milo" by Lily Morton. "It's strange that I've lived a life full of excess, never risking my heart, and now I'm gambling everything on the whim of a beautiful man who pretty soon my unfurl his wings and fly away, and I still feel nothing by gratitude. I'm grateful that he's in my life at this moment. That I can hold him in my arms at night. That he trusts me with his inner feelings, when he doesn't do that with many people. "I know he may go, but that has no bearing on my feelings. This whole thing feels inevitable and unstoppable, like a small part of me always knew that we would end up here, lying together in a peace that I've never known before."
May 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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This can be an excellent gauge, depending.

From "Oz" by Lily Morton. #booksky #bookquotes #mmromance #findinghome #oz #lilymorton
Quote from "Oz" by Lily Morton: "I look on my father as an arbiter of taste," I say coldly. "If he liked someone I instantly knew that person was a total cunt." I pause and look him up and down. "He'd have really loved you, David."
May 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Italian ices are the perfect dessert after a light pasta dish. It's a beautiful pairing made of yumminess and I'm sad that I didn't learn this until my 40s. I've learned it now, though, and as of this second Italian ices are now a staple in my freezer! #pasta #italianice #luigis #dinner #italian
A photo of two cups of Luigi's Italian ice, one surrounded by lemons and the other by strawberries to show the flavors.
May 4, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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I MEAN.

From "Vow-Maker" by Lily Morton. #booksky #bookquotes #mmromance #mixedmessages #vowmaker #lilymorton
Quote from "Vow-Maker" by Lily Morton: "Gabe, grief isn't a linear progression. We don't tick off boxes, move along, and never return." "Don't we? That's rather counterproductive."
April 29, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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A recent pic of my angel. Love the side-eye! #dogs #puppers #ESA #attitudefordays #bestie #sidekick #diva #seniordog #seniorpup #smalldogs #lapdog #cuddlerinchief #rescuedog #adoptdontshop
A photo of my dog Ellie.
April 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Sometimes this feels like a very valid second option, though!

From "Big Bad Beast" by Shelly Laurenston. #booksky #bookquotes #romance #thepride #bigbadbeast #shellylaurenston
Quote from "Big Bad Beast" by Shelly Laurenston: "Exactly. Now" - she picked up a cinnamon bun, waved it in the air - "you've got two choices, young man." "Two choices about what?" "Spending July Fourth weekend with you father and the Pack at the Macon River Falls house or-" "I could set myself on fire." "That is NOT the second option."
April 19, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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These books NEVER get old!

From "Badger to the Bone" by Shelly Laurenston. #booksky #bookquotes #romance #PNR #honeybadgerchronicles #badgertothebone #shellylaurenston
Quote from "Badger to the Bone" by Shelly Laurenston: "After last night, you and me... I got it bad for you." "Bad for me? What does that mean?" "That I could possibly, kind of, with the right incentive... fall in love with you. Maybe. Possibly. It feels a little soon but for some unknown reason that feels right. I'm just not sure, but I thought I'd warn you. I also may change my mind. So you should stay on your toes."
April 13, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Always good to know yourself.

From "How to Vex a Vampire" by Alice Winters. #booksky #bookquotes #mmromance #VRCVampireRelatedCrimes #howtovexavampire #alicewinters
Quote from "How to Vex a Vampire" by Alice Winters: "There's a reason why humans and vampires should never be together. Do you know how many relationships between them end in blood?" "Honestly? I'd probably end up stabbing a human partner at some point anyway, so it's probably good that you're a vampire," I say. "You'll heal much faster! All I'm seeing is positives so far!"
March 31, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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We all need Emotional Support Humans.

From "The Bone Collector" by Onley James. #booksky #bookquotes #mmromance #thewatch #thebonecollector #onleyjames
Quote from "The Bone Collector" by Onley James: Gift yelped as Payton grabbed him beneath his arms and dragged him into his lap, squeezing him tightly. "I missed you." "I was only gone for a few hours," Gift said, rolling his eyes. "It was too long. You're my emotional support human. When you're gone, I feel at least twenty-four percent more stabby. I'm sure it gets worse the longer you're gone. Best not to test the theory."
March 30, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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Relatable.

From "Aisle Be There" by Charlie Cochet. #booksky #bookquotes #mmromance #aislebethere #charliecochet
Quote from "Aisle Be There" by Charlie Cochet: Most people, at some point in their life, had their shit together. Not me. I was really good at LOOKING like I had my shit together, but I was far, FAR from it.
March 17, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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K IS MY PEOPLE!

From "How to Steal a Thief" by AJ Sherwood. #booksky #bookquotes #mmromance #unholytrifecta #howtostealathief #ajsherwood #introverts #introvertsFTW
Quote from "How to Steal a Thief" by AJ Sherwood: "Come on, K," Ivan was wheedling as Aiden sat in the outside quad, eating his lunch. "You know you want to come join us." "I performed a social activity yesterday. Please wait the requisite three days before submitting another request," K deadpanned back, dry as a martini.
March 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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I'll try to refrain from posting anymore from this book this go-round, but I do love this quote!

From "How to Shield an Assassin" by AJ Sherwood. #booksky #bookquotes #mmromance #unholytrifecta #howtoshieldanassassin #ajsherwood
Quotes from "How to Shield an Assassin" by AJ Sherwood: Sighing woefully, Kyou lamented, "I wish someone would take me out." "Are we talking on a date or with a sniper rifle?" "Surprise me."
March 15, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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So true, and so easily overlooked!

From "How to Shield an Assassin" by AJ Sherwood. #booksky #bookquotes #mmromance #unholytrifecta #howtoshieldanassassin #ajsherwood
Quote from "How to Shield an Assassin" by AJ Sherwood.
March 15, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Where's the lie?

From "A Mage's Guide to Human Familiars" by AJ Sherwood. #booksky #bookquotes #mmromance #riyahfamilyarchives #amagesguidetohumanfamiliars #ajsherwood
Quote from "A Mage's Guide to Human Familiars" by AJ Sherwood: "When you thing about how huge the earth is, and how it's just a tiny ball circling a sun, which in turn is a miniscule speck in the universe, it's pretty easy to rationalize eating an entire box of donuts."
March 14, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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The truth in this!

From "Aleron" by Macy Blake. #booksky #bookquotes #mmromance #chosenchampions #aleron #macyblake
Quote from ALERON by Macy Blake: "Are YOU happy?" Spencer asked. Aleron opened his mouth to reply. The lie would have slipped so easily from his tongue if he'd let it. How could he not be happy, after all? His life was amazing. "I'm trying to be." Spencer sighed. "As am I. It's not an easy journey for all of us."
March 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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This is in a romance novel, but it's so applicable to so many politicians these days...

From "Embers" by AJ Sherwood and Jocelynn Drake. #booksky #bookquotes #mmromance #scalesnspells #embers #ajsherwood #jocelynndrake
Quote from "Embers" by AJ Sherwood and Jocelynn Drake: "Fuck that guy," Cameron said with righteous indignation. Cassie frowned deeply. "What if we fucked him with a cactus?" "While the cactus is on fire? Sold." "I'm worried the fire would damage the integrity of the spines and therefore be less painful because of it." "We can light it on fire for round two." Cameron nodded, comfortable with his own decision.
March 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

20/20

#booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge
The cover of "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius.
March 3, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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It makes me sad every time I realize that The Best Keyboard in the World (the ZSA Planck EZ) has been discontinued. It is my beloved darling and I get a little panicky when I think about this one breaking. Worth every single penny of the purchase price. For those who care, I use Box Jade switches.
The discontinued Planck EZ keyboard by ZSA - a 40% keyboard. This model, which is the same as mine, is white with RGB backlighting.
February 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

19/20

#booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge
The cover of "The Hiding Place" by Corrie Ten Boom.
February 24, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

18/20

#booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge
The cover of "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott.
February 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers!

17/20

#booksky #bookchallenge #20bookchallenge
The cover of "The Dark is Rising" by Susan Cooper.
February 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM