I feel so spoiled, @quietjenn! I am so excited about this book. I've always been intrigued by Kathleen Hanna. I already read the Prologue, and cannot wait to begin devouring both the book and the chocolate tonight! So many thanks! Merry Jólabókaflóð! 💚❤️💚

Thank you and Happy Christmas to @MaleficentBookDragon as well! Thanks for organizing such a joyful swap. 💚❤️💚

#jolabokaflodswap

We do not care that we wore our snowman onesie to work today. Our office collectively decided that if we have to work today, we're gonna be warm and cozy.

#wdncw #wedonotcarewednesday @dabbe

Merry Christmas Eve!

#poetrypals

#weirdwordwednesday #weirdwords @cbee

Anyone want to move to the woods to be a witch with me? Today is a rough one in my world.

#mondaymood

😭😭😭

https://www.sltrib.com/opinion/commentary/2025/12/18/stephen-king-why-i-hugged-r...

Last month, I conquered a #deathtower in this very spot. I don't know what happened. 🤣
I actually blame my mother. When I was little, she had to run some errands. She bribed my sister and I and told us if we didn't fight, we could have a treat at the end of the trip. We were very good, and then we stopped at the bookstore. I couldn't decide, so my mom let us each get 3 books. When we got in the car, she thanked us for behaving, ⬇️

I checked the tracking my #jolabokaflodswap shipment, and it's slowly making its way across the US. ETA is December 22nd. I dropped it off on the 13th. 🫠

@MaleficentBookDragon @mcipher

? #winternaturecardswap is such a joy. Thanks to @Chrissyreadit and @Gissy - Your beautiful cards came today!
? Winter Solstice is almost here! ?
? I get a quiet holiday at home. It's all I want for Christmas. ?
? The cold weather is much more bearable when I have hot "flashes" ('Cause we all know they're more than a flash) ?
? Red Pop as a treat. #iykyk ?

#5joysfriday @DebinHawaii

I forgot to take a picture, but my #winternaturecardswap cards are in the mail. And I got to read a chapter of my book while waiting in line for stamps! 🥰 My apologies for being a little late - hopefully it just extends the joy.

@thebookhippie

My #jolabokaflodswap package arrived yesterday. I can't identify the litsy handle. I'm excited for the 24th!

@MaleficentBookDragon

I'm going to need another pin board for all my #winternaturecardswap cards! Each and every one has warmed my heart and made me smile. 🥰 My cards are going out tomorrow!

Today's background listening at work:

https://tidal.com/browse/album/33351620?u

#tuesdaytunes @TieDyeDude

"Me getting ready for work each morning: 'I predict nothing but disaster and tragedy.'"

I took a mental health day today.

#mondaymood

I sent out my #jolabokaflodswap package yesterday, and had some fun conversations with strangers while waiting in line. 🥰🥰🥰

@MaleficentBookDragon

"Call me Neek."

#firstlinefridays

🩵 Movie-worthy snow yesterday
🩵 Belly laughs with my work throuple
🩵 Random compliments from strangers
🩵 Rolling my wool socks in my heating pad so they are warm and cozy when I put them on
🩵 #winternaturecardswap cards warm my heart and make me smile every day

#5joysfriday @DebinHawaii

My apologies to every teacher and parent on this app, but I could not resist. 🤣

#bookishmemes

I missed Buffalo Gals (duh!,), Gimme All Your Lovin', and Where Are You Christmas.

And I figured I'd share one of my favorite fun holiday songs from The Year Without a Santa Clause:

https://youtu.be/_SGlPnA_iCk?si=77doqJfxJ_EtqVO9

#ttt #takethreethursday @dabbe

It's a snowy morning here, and dense flakes are slowly falling. It would be a great day to read by the window under cats and blankets.

#poetrypals

🤣🤣🤣

We do not care if you think we're Grinchy for not exchanging presents. We have too much stuff (and frankly , so do you), so we're donating money to the local Women's shelter instead. The niblings get small gifts and books. That's about it.

#wdncw #wedonotcarewednesday @dabbe

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/154170/the-snow-arrives-after-long-silenc...

#poetrypals

It's a palette cleanser reading month for me, so I'm reading the tagged book and listening to music. Here's a top 50 list from Questlove, and a playlist of the songs mentioned in the 1979-1982 section.
#tuesdaytunes @TieDyeDude

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/questloves-top-50-hip-hop-songs-o...

https://tidal.com/playlist/ae1ff1c5-514f-4f47-83a1-096720e7daec

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/browse?volume=30&issue=2&page=16

#poetrypals @dabbe @cuilin

I loathe how stressful this time of year has become. It shouldn't be. Why can't we just semi-hiberbate?

#mondaymood

I finished this earlier in November, and I still have no words. Intriguing and emotional read.

#queerbc @PuddleJumper

These poems and essays are intended to give young adults an introduction to several queer figures from the Harlem Renaissance, and to encourage them to learn more about them. Some of the people I was aware of, others were new to me. The book definitely got me excited to read more about them.

I read this for #withthebanned since I read All Boys Aren't Blue for Pride month last year.

@jadams89

This is probably the best nonfiction I've read this year. This speaks to my soul.

#readingispolitical #overcomingevilempires #antifabookclub

And since it's #tuesdaytunes, I'll also say I now have a whole new understanding of Nina Simone's Mississippi Goddam: https://youtu.be/teqWnF-HD1M?si=oyZLcasQnplxmX-2

@TieDyeDude

#mondaymood

11 months in, this sentence made me laugh. 😅 (no book hate intended, just a little fun 😉)

#readlesmis @thebookhippie

"The great owners ignored the three cries of history. The land fell into fewer hands, the number of the dispossessed increased, and every effort of the great owners was directed at repression. The money was spent for arms, for gas to protect the great holdings, and spies were sent to catch the murmuring of revolt so that it might be stamped out... ⬇️

I'm so tired of men this week. 🫠

#wdncw #wedonotcarewednesday @dabbe

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46253/november-night

#poemadayish #poetrypals @dabbe @cuilin

I have mixed feelings about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but my tweenage heart could not resist watching Salt'n'Pepa get inducted. It was so fun to watch.

https://youtu.be/H3bbAoYvEDM?si=L-DeZMxin6nUabP3

#tuesdaytunes @TieDyeDude

#poemadayish #poetrypals @cuilin @dabbe

I think I'm taking a news break this week. It's a lot right now. #mondaymood

? I'm still getting enormous glee from seeing "ex-Prince Andrew", "former prince Andrew", and "Andrew M-B" in news articles.
? Restful, restorative sleep! ?
? We started the week with pretty snow, and are ending it with a sunny, 50 degree day.
? Work besties make me laugh so hard!
? #noplansnovember is so wonderful that I'm going to make it an annual tradition.

#5joysfriday @DebinHawaii

Did we have things we needed to do last night? Yes. Do we care that they are not done? Heck no.

#wdncw #wedonotcarewednesday @dabbe

I missed #mondaymood, but the mood remains on Tuesday, so here it is.

Who'll Stand With Us: https://tidal.com/browse/track/471041680?u
For the People Album: https://tidal.com/browse/album/471041679?u

#moodlistening #tuesdaytunes @TieDyeDude

Still exploring the Harlem Renaissance.

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/162652/the-love-tree

#poemadayish #rabbitholes #poetrypals @dabbe @Cuilin

I just read George M. Johnson's Flamboyants, which is an introduction to several icons from the Harlem Renaissance. So of course I had to read some of their poetry.

#poemadayish #poetrypals @dabbe @Cuilin

We do not care that we are late for #wedonotcarewednesday again. We also do not care that we forgot to bring our earbuds to work yesterday. 🫠 #wdncw @dabbe

Today I learned about the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission, which was created in the 1950s to fight desegregation and maintain White supremacy. I now know that their tactics helped to inspire the FBI to create COINTELPRO. #todayilearned #nfn #nonfictionnovember

https://www.dh-mdah.org/mssc-history
https://da.mdah.ms.gov/sovcom/

😐😐😐

https://youtu.be/GpBFOJ3R0M4?si=lceQguGmKo8QK3jN

I made the mistake of looking at "milestone year" albums, particularly those that came out when I was 15. This song...well, it explains a lot. ??

"What came first – the music or the misery? Did I listen to the music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to the music?" Nick Hornby, High Fidelity

This part spoke to me:
"Did I love it enough, the full-throttle foliage,
While it lasted?"

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/89599/november-5750abeaa77b4

#poemadayish #poetrypals @dabbe @cuilin

I don't have to wait for my future self. My present self is proud of me for overcoming my introvertedness and social anxiety to work with folks on community action and mutual aid in my community.

#majicmonday

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/56887/lowering-your-standa...
#poemadayish #poetrypals
@dabbe @Cuilin