Games of Berkeley has been on a roll for 46 years. What’s its secret? From the Rubik’s Cube craze to many waves of Dungeons and Dragons fandom, Games of Berkeley has navigated countless fads and passions and built a legacy of table-top togetherness.

A new article about Games of Berkeley!

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During the peak of COVID, a number of parents learned or re-learned that teaching is difficult. But this has had no lasting impact. Hasn't translated to calls to increase teacher pay, for example.

Exposing a global ‘online rape academy’ that is teaching men how to abuse women and evade detection CNN exposes an online network of men encouraging each other to drug and assault their partners, and swap tips on how to get away with it.

If you’ve seen panic on social media about “62 million men in an online rape academy” it’s misinformation about this article, but I don’t blame people for misunderstanding and freaking out because it’s obvious that is the aim of the presentation of the article. Just look at the image below.

Bus stops all over San Francisco have an ad for some AI company that says "San Francisco has lost a lot of its soul"

And it's honestly the most "hot-dog-suit guy meme" energy ever

I always thinking about the guy who was hoarding the sneakers that were literally disintegrating and the family that was dealing with trauma through Christmas decorations. Some of us actually do need help when it comes to feelings and STUFF. Marie was on the right track.

This image is a poster titled "What is a public library?" followed by translations in several languages. It illustrates various activities and uses of a public library, such as reading, using reference materials, and attending events. The phrase "Who is it for?" is accompanied by translations and a drawing of a diverse group of people highlighted with text saying, "for everyone," in multiple languages.

We're kicking off #NationalLibraryWeek with a special selection from the archives! This offset lithograph poster illustrates a few of the many resources and programs that a public library offers its community. It emphasizes that these resources are free and for everyone in multiple languages.

Me just downing way too much ice cream: 😭😭😭😭

My book STICKS IN PETTICOATS:PARASOL MANUFACTURE FOR THE MODERN COSTUMER is available here:

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One thing that's worth repeating: There is *zero* evidence that "substack helps you get readers". The only thing that we've ever seen that helps grow an audience is other authors mentioning your blog or newsletter, which is not the platform's doing. Substack just takes credit for that!

Essence celebrates the release. The culture is paying attention.https://buff.ly/Zuxzasg

More Tiffany Lamps! Oh I wish I had a tiny Rose in my pocket...

Seriously, Palantir and Thiel are really one degree away from being a Final Fantasy villain.

At our event at the library today, I passed out information about the fact that the Mayor's preliminary budget cuts our public library budget. Only 2 people were aware of this. Everyone was appalled. We need to increase public education about this fact. Folks promised to contact their council member

'We Palestinians Are Not Going Away' is a zine made up of first-person accounts of the war / genocide in Gaza, Palestine.

Download it (it's free), print it and distribute it ✨

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The necklace worn by Nakia in Black Panther

Costumes from the Black Panther movie, including Queen Ramonda and the Dora Milaje

More of Queen Ramonda's costumes from Black Panther

The museum included other pieces from their collection so you could see the influences. These are pieces by Alexander Calder and Art Smith.

This starts the Wakanda section of the exhibit. Interspersed with Fletcher's work were other examples from the Walters collection.

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I have I just learnt that Villainous Vampire, the third in my standalone paranormal series, has a Goodreads Giveaway going on! Fifty print copies, US only, an excellent chance of winning! Go here now!

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Right in time for the show!

Sounds like a very interesting read!

So many good options!

I’ve been meaning to read this! Let me know what you think.

Enjoy the Heated Rivalry journey!

Oh I need to check this out!

There’s a bunch of stuff I should read but Isabel Ibañez’s Graceless Heart was really fun and I might go back to that.

Ok bookish friends. What are you reading this weekend?

Pink graphic displaying an illustration of someone working on the computer with various pieces of social media content emerging from their desktop screen. There’s a person standing behind the employee at the desk, holding up their phone as if proudly documenting the other employee’s work. The graphic is titled “Marking Grant for Diverse Debut Romance Authors”. The subtitle says, “Receive $1200 to market your 2026/2027 debut!” Beneath the subtitle is a bright green button that says, “Applications Open”.

🚨 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Are you a diverse adult romance writer with a debut novel slated to come out in 2026 or 2027? You could receive a $1200 grant to put towards your marketing budget!

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Bianca with photo over shoulder. In mirror you can see blue varsity jacket that says “Fleance”

This might be amusing to maybe three other people, but truly loved that my last show (Macbeth) had a custom varsity jacket for Fleance.

Good! Make it permanent

In which some of the most tedious rich blobs in San Francisco seek to cast themselves as half-assed Medicis.

NEW ESSAY: Textile Art and Handicraft – Historical Reflections of Beautiful Clothes and Household Objects. www.ikfoundation.org/itextilis/te...

Thank you!!