It's beginning to look a lot like Lisa-mas!
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🖊️ w/a Scarlet McAdams
💻 Nerd Girl Industries
📚 Merendary librarian
📍 Michigander for life
✌🏻 Bipolarist
💁🏻♀️ Kiera Knightley is my favorite Elizabeth Bennet
Which is my undergrad. Some days I feel like a superhero with that degree and other days I feel like I should have become an electrician.
Majoring yn Englisshe ys prettye goddamn Punke Rocke
November 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Which is my undergrad. Some days I feel like a superhero with that degree and other days I feel like I should have become an electrician.
Checked the roll call (www.congress.gov/votes/house/...) and in MI, nearly all but 1 dem said "Yea" (all repubs were "Yeas.") Do these assholes not understand what socialism is and how it works? If you condemn it, please hand over your SS bennies. Please stop using parks, schools, and roads.
Not two weeks after a democratic socialist is elected mayor of New York City, 86 Democratic House members vote to 'condemn socialism.'
November 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Checked the roll call (www.congress.gov/votes/house/...) and in MI, nearly all but 1 dem said "Yea" (all repubs were "Yeas.") Do these assholes not understand what socialism is and how it works? If you condemn it, please hand over your SS bennies. Please stop using parks, schools, and roads.
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NEWS: Libraries WIN in federal court!
A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so.
Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)
A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so.
Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)
November 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
NEWS: Libraries WIN in federal court!
A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so.
Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)
A judge in RI issued a permanent injunction stopping the Administration from dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services and nullifying all actions taken to do so.
Read the ruling: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... (More to come from ALA)
It takes a lot but I'm in genuine shock. I teach an information literacy class on how to use search engines, wikipedia, and social media responsibly as well as I provide over a dozen slides with lists of publicly available databases that are vetted by experts and peer reviewed. 1/
November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It takes a lot but I'm in genuine shock. I teach an information literacy class on how to use search engines, wikipedia, and social media responsibly as well as I provide over a dozen slides with lists of publicly available databases that are vetted by experts and peer reviewed. 1/
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"Jenny, didn't you write those hilarious Fifty Shades of Grey recaps like a decade ago?"
As a matter of fact, I did! And I'm still in the hating game. Join the Jealous Patrons Book Club, and read my snarky recaps. We're currently reading Blood of Hercules.
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As a matter of fact, I did! And I'm still in the hating game. Join the Jealous Patrons Book Club, and read my snarky recaps. We're currently reading Blood of Hercules.
patreon.com/jennytrout
Get more from Jenny Gallifrey Joel Trout on Patreon
creating Books, blogs, videos, and other general nonsense.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
"Jenny, didn't you write those hilarious Fifty Shades of Grey recaps like a decade ago?"
As a matter of fact, I did! And I'm still in the hating game. Join the Jealous Patrons Book Club, and read my snarky recaps. We're currently reading Blood of Hercules.
patreon.com/jennytrout
As a matter of fact, I did! And I'm still in the hating game. Join the Jealous Patrons Book Club, and read my snarky recaps. We're currently reading Blood of Hercules.
patreon.com/jennytrout
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
November 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
We will honor them by building a New York where every trans person can live safely, fully and freely.
Phillipa Gregory (a historian and historical fiction author) wrote a 700 page book, Normal Women, on the history of women in England from 1066 to present. It is BREATHTAKING. I've learned so much and got introduced to so many incredible women. (Gregory has PAGES of resources and references as well.)
People say it's impossible to write a responsible "Big History" book but I think that's false! You would just have to be diligent in reading the literature and systematic in contacting academics to stress-test your conclusions.
The Ted Talk crowd would rather pontificate than do actual work.
The Ted Talk crowd would rather pontificate than do actual work.
3 point plan for success: Read. Listen. Try to get it right.
November 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Phillipa Gregory (a historian and historical fiction author) wrote a 700 page book, Normal Women, on the history of women in England from 1066 to present. It is BREATHTAKING. I've learned so much and got introduced to so many incredible women. (Gregory has PAGES of resources and references as well.)
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“Using copyright claims to retaliate against critics is wrong, and it chills public debate about surveillance technology,” EFF’s @jmullin.bsky.social told @arstechnica.com.
He got sued for sharing public YouTube videos; nightmare ended in settlement
Librarian vows to stop invasive ed tech after ending lawsuit with Proctorio.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
“Using copyright claims to retaliate against critics is wrong, and it chills public debate about surveillance technology,” EFF’s @jmullin.bsky.social told @arstechnica.com.
According to American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Saturday November 22 is International Survivors of Suicide Day. I got an email to events around the state on Saturday to connect and have hope.
Brendan was a selfish fucker and I live with his death every day. I don't need a stupid day.
Brendan was a selfish fucker and I live with his death every day. I don't need a stupid day.
November 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
According to American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Saturday November 22 is International Survivors of Suicide Day. I got an email to events around the state on Saturday to connect and have hope.
Brendan was a selfish fucker and I live with his death every day. I don't need a stupid day.
Brendan was a selfish fucker and I live with his death every day. I don't need a stupid day.
Apple AI and Siri need to be the same language to be activated. If they are not, Apple AI is not activated. (Source: Me)
Unlike most apps these days, Scrivener does not use AI in any way. However, if you’re on a Mac, you may see an AI prompt.
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Here’s why, and what you can do if you want to remove this: buff.ly/MlAq0rL
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Here’s why, and what you can do if you want to remove this: buff.ly/MlAq0rL
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Apple AI and Siri need to be the same language to be activated. If they are not, Apple AI is not activated. (Source: Me)
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Not having a book out in 2025 is just, "oh yay! A friend got on a year end list!" and no stress for me. Love it.
Wait, no...I have a book coming out January 13th! Look! It's Mean Girls meets Northanger Abbey. What if Cady and Regina just...kissed, in Regency gowns? Here's the pretty pretty cover!
Wait, no...I have a book coming out January 13th! Look! It's Mean Girls meets Northanger Abbey. What if Cady and Regina just...kissed, in Regency gowns? Here's the pretty pretty cover!
November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Not having a book out in 2025 is just, "oh yay! A friend got on a year end list!" and no stress for me. Love it.
Wait, no...I have a book coming out January 13th! Look! It's Mean Girls meets Northanger Abbey. What if Cady and Regina just...kissed, in Regency gowns? Here's the pretty pretty cover!
Wait, no...I have a book coming out January 13th! Look! It's Mean Girls meets Northanger Abbey. What if Cady and Regina just...kissed, in Regency gowns? Here's the pretty pretty cover!
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It’s cold in Sweden but they can still deliver sick burns.
Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
November 19, 2025 at 10:28 PM
It’s cold in Sweden but they can still deliver sick burns.
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The dream you had with a solution that no one agrees with? Problematic sage nap.
The sweater you’re knitting is supposed to be 10 stitches to an inch, but you’re only getting 7? Problematic gauge gap.
Angry person yelling at chill person who is responding by being calm, which makes the angry person even more mad? Problematic rage gap.
November 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The dream you had with a solution that no one agrees with? Problematic sage nap.
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The Regency Era in Britain had a lot of heiresses. Some of them inherited money from Caribbean plantations and enslavement.
Our guest Miranda Kaufmann talks about her research on this topic and her book HEIRESSES, today on the podcast. pod.link/1489560920/e...
Our guest Miranda Kaufmann talks about her research on this topic and her book HEIRESSES, today on the podcast. pod.link/1489560920/e...
November 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Regency Era in Britain had a lot of heiresses. Some of them inherited money from Caribbean plantations and enslavement.
Our guest Miranda Kaufmann talks about her research on this topic and her book HEIRESSES, today on the podcast. pod.link/1489560920/e...
Our guest Miranda Kaufmann talks about her research on this topic and her book HEIRESSES, today on the podcast. pod.link/1489560920/e...
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Social media from a shark's perspective:
Facebook: I like eating seals
LinkedIn: My skills include catching seals
Yelp: This place serves pretty good seal
Pinterest: Here's my family seal recipe, it won't look as good when you make it
Twitter: Why do (((dolphins))) control the world?
Facebook: I like eating seals
LinkedIn: My skills include catching seals
Yelp: This place serves pretty good seal
Pinterest: Here's my family seal recipe, it won't look as good when you make it
Twitter: Why do (((dolphins))) control the world?
November 18, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Social media from a shark's perspective:
Facebook: I like eating seals
LinkedIn: My skills include catching seals
Yelp: This place serves pretty good seal
Pinterest: Here's my family seal recipe, it won't look as good when you make it
Twitter: Why do (((dolphins))) control the world?
Facebook: I like eating seals
LinkedIn: My skills include catching seals
Yelp: This place serves pretty good seal
Pinterest: Here's my family seal recipe, it won't look as good when you make it
Twitter: Why do (((dolphins))) control the world?
Please watch "A Moment Together w/ Elmo and Jonathan Bailey." THERE WILL BE ONIONS, I SWEAR!
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A Moment Together with Elmo and Jonathan Bailey #sesamestreet
YouTube video by Sesame Street
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November 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Please watch "A Moment Together w/ Elmo and Jonathan Bailey." THERE WILL BE ONIONS, I SWEAR!
youtu.be/x0eyhjOXxK4?...
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My heart is aching for Brendan today. Selfish fucker. The anniversary of his suicide is in January. He's missed so much. I haven't finished the current season of a show we both loved because in a way, it feels like I'll lose him all over again.
Fucker.
Fucker.
November 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
My heart is aching for Brendan today. Selfish fucker. The anniversary of his suicide is in January. He's missed so much. I haven't finished the current season of a show we both loved because in a way, it feels like I'll lose him all over again.
Fucker.
Fucker.
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New trailer for Wuthering Heights dropped a few days ago. Not a fan of the book but since this seems to be sex on celluloid, clearly I need to see it.
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"Wuthering Heights" | Official Trailer
YouTube video by Warner Bros.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
New trailer for Wuthering Heights dropped a few days ago. Not a fan of the book but since this seems to be sex on celluloid, clearly I need to see it.
youtu.be/3fLCdIYShEQ?...
youtu.be/3fLCdIYShEQ?...
I'm a bit butthurt because a talk I submitted to the Jane Austen Centre for the festival next year got a lot of good feedback but was rejected. They encouraged me to resubmit if I so choose. I emailed them to see what I needed to do. (No idea how I could swing going if I got accepted. But hey! JAF!)
November 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I'm a bit butthurt because a talk I submitted to the Jane Austen Centre for the festival next year got a lot of good feedback but was rejected. They encouraged me to resubmit if I so choose. I emailed them to see what I needed to do. (No idea how I could swing going if I got accepted. But hey! JAF!)
Let us not forget that libraries, as we know them, are older than Christianity by almost a millennia. (First library opened in 8th C BCE by Ashurbanipal, King of Assyria in Mesopotamia.)
November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Let us not forget that libraries, as we know them, are older than Christianity by almost a millennia. (First library opened in 8th C BCE by Ashurbanipal, King of Assyria in Mesopotamia.)
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Print dictionaries: the original large language models
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November 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Print dictionaries: the original large language models
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Me and numerous other librarians came up with a project back in the summer of 2012. I created a Twitter, Flickr, Gmail, and Google+ account. I got an email from Google the other day the Gmail account was still active but if I didn't use, it would get expunged. I told Kristin and we laughed merrily.
November 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Me and numerous other librarians came up with a project back in the summer of 2012. I created a Twitter, Flickr, Gmail, and Google+ account. I got an email from Google the other day the Gmail account was still active but if I didn't use, it would get expunged. I told Kristin and we laughed merrily.
In this issue of Meet Cute Book Club news, December's book (A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone), conversations on romance subgenres, new members, and our picks for January, February, and March of 2026! Read more at meetcutebookclub.substack.com/p/meet-cute-...!
November 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In this issue of Meet Cute Book Club news, December's book (A Holly Jolly Ever After by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone), conversations on romance subgenres, new members, and our picks for January, February, and March of 2026! Read more at meetcutebookclub.substack.com/p/meet-cute-...!
In this issue: First snow of the season, when the hell is menopause happening, and more! Also, links to the latest issue of NGI Presents and Ms Scarlet Writes a Newsletter.
(Don't forget my "Not Your Mother's Librarian: Libraries in the 21st C" is happening on November 25 at 11 a.m. EST!)
(Don't forget my "Not Your Mother's Librarian: Libraries in the 21st C" is happening on November 25 at 11 a.m. EST!)
🛷A Most Unreliable Narrator Issue ❄️ #226 7" of the white stuff
In this issue: My latest tarot pulls, when the f*ck is menopause happening, and holiday cards
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November 16, 2025 at 2:40 PM
In this issue: First snow of the season, when the hell is menopause happening, and more! Also, links to the latest issue of NGI Presents and Ms Scarlet Writes a Newsletter.
(Don't forget my "Not Your Mother's Librarian: Libraries in the 21st C" is happening on November 25 at 11 a.m. EST!)
(Don't forget my "Not Your Mother's Librarian: Libraries in the 21st C" is happening on November 25 at 11 a.m. EST!)