SonomaLass ⚾ 🍺 🌮
@sonomalass.bsky.social
She/her. Co-author of Mercury Rising, an alternate historical romance. Reader, proud mom/grandma, retired actress & college professor, Dodgers fan, unabashed progressive. Black lives matter, trans rights=human rights, health care & bodily autonomy for all.
Having a rough day, grief-wise. Missing @redrobinreader.bsky.social and @isobelcarr.com a lot. I miss our conversations!
December 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Having a rough day, grief-wise. Missing @redrobinreader.bsky.social and @isobelcarr.com a lot. I miss our conversations!
This, THIS!!!
It's the academia parallel to companies that forget they're supposed to make money by selling quality products to consumers, not stock prices to investors.
The "product" of a university isn't the degree.
The graduates are the product. You should want them to be high-quality.
The "product" of a university isn't the degree.
The graduates are the product. You should want them to be high-quality.
Too many boards and presidents appear to believe that the value and legitimacy of their university resides in the brand when it, in fact, resides in knowledge and judgment, which in turn resides in the faculty and academic staff.
December 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
This, THIS!!!
Wait, what now?
www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
Lawmaker who called Tom Hanks a ‘pedo’ sued for allegedly kidnapping colleague’s teen daughter
The Arizona City Council Member allegedly took the child after she propositioned a colleague for sex at a Turning Point USA event.
www.sfchronicle.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Wait, what now?
www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
I spent the whole morning sorting out some things that needed sorting, but that had not yet been sorted b/c the web site's chatbot was unable to help me or to connect me with a human. Done now, but OMG it should not be that difficult.
December 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I spent the whole morning sorting out some things that needed sorting, but that had not yet been sorted b/c the web site's chatbot was unable to help me or to connect me with a human. Done now, but OMG it should not be that difficult.
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Pediatricians say vaccines do not cause autism. A bear-eating heroin addict who fantasizes about sucking his own semen out of his lovers' orifices says they do. For busy parents, it can be hard to know who to trust.
November 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Pediatricians say vaccines do not cause autism. A bear-eating heroin addict who fantasizes about sucking his own semen out of his lovers' orifices says they do. For busy parents, it can be hard to know who to trust.
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WASHINGTON AUTHORS!!!! It's December 1st and you still have time to submit your 2025 works for the Washington Book Award. Adult or Juv or YA, fiction or non-fiction, poetry, all the things! Indie published, Big 5 published, self published....every WA author is welcome.
And if you are
A: a Washington author and
B: have a book coming out in 2025
Have you considered submitting for next year's award? If you meet those 2 criteria then we'd love to hear from you.
washingtoncenterforthebook.org/submit-books...
A: a Washington author and
B: have a book coming out in 2025
Have you considered submitting for next year's award? If you meet those 2 criteria then we'd love to hear from you.
washingtoncenterforthebook.org/submit-books...
Submission Guidelines – Washington Center for the Book
washingtoncenterforthebook.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
WASHINGTON AUTHORS!!!! It's December 1st and you still have time to submit your 2025 works for the Washington Book Award. Adult or Juv or YA, fiction or non-fiction, poetry, all the things! Indie published, Big 5 published, self published....every WA author is welcome.
OMG! Against all odds, I found a book by @cheriepriest.com that I had not read! I am now the proud Kindle “owner” of _Those_Who_Went_Remain_
There_Still_.”
Starting it immediately.
There_Still_.”
Starting it immediately.
December 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
OMG! Against all odds, I found a book by @cheriepriest.com that I had not read! I am now the proud Kindle “owner” of _Those_Who_Went_Remain_
There_Still_.”
Starting it immediately.
There_Still_.”
Starting it immediately.
Update: the pie turned out well! More adventures in cooking with leftovers to come!
December 1, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Update: the pie turned out well! More adventures in cooking with leftovers to come!
If you want a very cozy reality show, I highly recommend Great Canal Journeys — we watch on Prime Video. The late Timothy West and Prunella Scales featured in 10 pre-COVID series, aired from 2014-2019, with filming commencing when they had been married 50 years. He passed in 2024 and she in October.
December 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM
If you want a very cozy reality show, I highly recommend Great Canal Journeys — we watch on Prime Video. The late Timothy West and Prunella Scales featured in 10 pre-COVID series, aired from 2014-2019, with filming commencing when they had been married 50 years. He passed in 2024 and she in October.
Darn, I meant to change the flag today! I try to remember to fly the St Andrew's cross (the flag of Scotland) on St Andew's Day. Instead, the Dodgers' World Series flag is still out there -- at least it's blue and white.
December 1, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Darn, I meant to change the flag today! I try to remember to fly the St Andrew's cross (the flag of Scotland) on St Andew's Day. Instead, the Dodgers' World Series flag is still out there -- at least it's blue and white.
I was raised on these streets.
December 1, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I was raised on these streets.
I ordered a smoked turkey breast for our family "Thanksgiving leftovers buffet." It is HUGE! Fed everyone yesterday using about 1/4 of it. I still have nearly 6.5 lbs. So tonight I'm attempting a pot pie using smoked turkey w/leftover roast veggies & green bean casserole. Fingers crossed!
November 30, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I ordered a smoked turkey breast for our family "Thanksgiving leftovers buffet." It is HUGE! Fed everyone yesterday using about 1/4 of it. I still have nearly 6.5 lbs. So tonight I'm attempting a pot pie using smoked turkey w/leftover roast veggies & green bean casserole. Fingers crossed!
Tom Stoppard, one of my favorite playwrights, has died at the age of 88. He was the only person I ever asked for an autograph (nudged into it by a co-worker when I was doing theatre in the UK in 1980). "If I wanted to change the world, the last thing I would do is write a play." You changed mine.
November 30, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Tom Stoppard, one of my favorite playwrights, has died at the age of 88. He was the only person I ever asked for an autograph (nudged into it by a co-worker when I was doing theatre in the UK in 1980). "If I wanted to change the world, the last thing I would do is write a play." You changed mine.
Played a trivia game with the family today called Mind the Gap. The questions are divided by age: Boomer, Gen X, Millenial & Gen Z. We made two teams as diverse as possible (we're heavy on Millenials). It was a LOT of fun; music questions in any age and Boomer questions generally were the toughest.
November 30, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Played a trivia game with the family today called Mind the Gap. The questions are divided by age: Boomer, Gen X, Millenial & Gen Z. We made two teams as diverse as possible (we're heavy on Millenials). It was a LOT of fun; music questions in any age and Boomer questions generally were the toughest.
TFW you are reading a book recommendation thread and it goes off on a tangent lauding an author whose books you have never/would never read b/c of who they are as a person. Time to go vacuum the floor.
November 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
TFW you are reading a book recommendation thread and it goes off on a tangent lauding an author whose books you have never/would never read b/c of who they are as a person. Time to go vacuum the floor.
Just got around to watching #TOCHoliday from Wednesday. Wow. @tuphlos.bsky.social @bookjawns.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Just got around to watching #TOCHoliday from Wednesday. Wow. @tuphlos.bsky.social @bookjawns.bsky.social
OMG, the December flavors at Salt & Straw look SO GOOD. We had some disappointments the last couple of months, but these look amazing. Need to make a tasting date with Youngest and plan to go back for faves with the grandbug next time he's here.
saltandstraw.com/collections/...
saltandstraw.com/collections/...
Monthly Menu Pint Flavors | Salt & Straw
Small-batch, chef-driven ice cream, handmade using local ingredients. Shop online for nationwide ice cream delivery.
saltandstraw.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
OMG, the December flavors at Salt & Straw look SO GOOD. We had some disappointments the last couple of months, but these look amazing. Need to make a tasting date with Youngest and plan to go back for faves with the grandbug next time he's here.
saltandstraw.com/collections/...
saltandstraw.com/collections/...
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If you use Gmail, here's a nifty free app from the Google Workspace Marketplace--it scans emails for AI-generated content. I installed and tested it myself; it's not 100%, but works pretty well. If you're being bombarded by AI scam spams, it's a helpful tool. workspace.google.com/marketplace/...
scanE - Google Workspace Marketplace
Instantly scans emails to determine if they were AI-generated.
workspace.google.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
If you use Gmail, here's a nifty free app from the Google Workspace Marketplace--it scans emails for AI-generated content. I installed and tested it myself; it's not 100%, but works pretty well. If you're being bombarded by AI scam spams, it's a helpful tool. workspace.google.com/marketplace/...
@lvlmleah.bsky.social Thinking of you this morning.
November 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
@lvlmleah.bsky.social Thinking of you this morning.
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Have some joy 💜
Okay, the crowd going nuts like someone just scored a touchdown at the Super Bowl all *through* the KDH performance is a hell of a thing to see hear/see:
November 28, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Have some joy 💜
A really lovely story, perfect for the holiday, in one of my favorite series!
Oh, and if you want an American Thanksgiving themed read, may I recommend A Midnight Feast? It's in KU or only $0.99
Amazon.com: A Midnight Feast (Fly Me to the Moon, Book Four) eBook : Barry, Emma, Turner, Genevieve: Kindle Store share.google/XdJHoxK2lNy9...
Amazon.com: A Midnight Feast (Fly Me to the Moon, Book Four) eBook : Barry, Emma, Turner, Genevieve: Kindle Store share.google/XdJHoxK2lNy9...
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A really lovely story, perfect for the holiday, in one of my favorite series!
I loved this book so much. I read an advance copy earlier this year. Quite a few books ago, so I was happy to dive in and enjoy it again once my pre-ordered copy arrived. It was just what I needed -- funny, quirky, cozy, sexy and affirming of a world where love DOES win. Highly recommended!
SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE is warm, cozy, & out today. I hope you love it! 💗
The story: A cranky baker's erroneous obituary brings the woman who got away back into his life--& now he needs to convince her to stay.
The heat level: steamy!
The baked goods: plentiful!
www.harpercollins.com/products/sec...
The story: A cranky baker's erroneous obituary brings the woman who got away back into his life--& now he needs to convince her to stay.
The heat level: steamy!
The baked goods: plentiful!
www.harpercollins.com/products/sec...
November 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I loved this book so much. I read an advance copy earlier this year. Quite a few books ago, so I was happy to dive in and enjoy it again once my pre-ordered copy arrived. It was just what I needed -- funny, quirky, cozy, sexy and affirming of a world where love DOES win. Highly recommended!
@buriedbybooks.bsky.social How's your prep for tomorrow going? Did hubs get a lot done? I blanched the beans and made the mushroom sauce this evening. Tomorrow morning I will roast veggies and mix & cook the green bean casserole. I bought the fancy brand of fried onions.
November 27, 2025 at 4:57 AM
@buriedbybooks.bsky.social How's your prep for tomorrow going? Did hubs get a lot done? I blanched the beans and made the mushroom sauce this evening. Tomorrow morning I will roast veggies and mix & cook the green bean casserole. I bought the fancy brand of fried onions.
You just died.
The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
This will surprise no one.
The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
This will surprise no one.
November 27, 2025 at 3:25 AM
You just died.
The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
This will surprise no one.
The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
This will surprise no one.
My resolution not to even click on Substack links has really made a different. I spend a lot less time reading things others have quote-posted, and so far I don't feel like I've really missed much. The world is FULL of news and opinions, and many of them are from people who refuse to support Nazis.
November 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
My resolution not to even click on Substack links has really made a different. I spend a lot less time reading things others have quote-posted, and so far I don't feel like I've really missed much. The world is FULL of news and opinions, and many of them are from people who refuse to support Nazis.