Agreed. There are definitely some things I can't eat, purely because of their mouth feel.

Great news - congrats!

Pa. court recognizes ‘reproductive autonomy’ as a right, strikes down ban on public funding for abortion In a 4-3 ruling, the Commonwealth Court found that abortion access is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Pennsylvania Constitution.

Pennsylvania's appellate court confirmed that access to abortion is a fundamental right under the Pennsylvania Constitution.

This decision is a win for all Pennsylvanians.

The government shouldn't be making your healthcare decisions - you should.
www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...

🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

In a library, a small human (4?) is trying to pick a book but she's not sure which one!
(Oh no!)
Does she want this one...
This one?
THESE ONES?
THOSE ones?!
With an exasperated roar, she beseeches the library gods: "WHY are there SO MANY?!" (1)

"Bay leaf, by its very nature, plays second fiddle to other, more prominent flavors. But just as a grind of black pepper, some sautéed anchovies, or a softened leek might not be instantly recognizable in a stew, they add a layer of subtle background music."
www.seriouseats.com/...

And the do nothing GOP Congress continues to enable their clearly mentally ill leader to the detriment of not only the US, but the world!

Soooooooo this is happening in two months! Just after my birthday.

Still plenty of time to read the first two.

You're looking at velvet malachite, Cu2CO3(OH)2.

A few warnings:
Please resist the urge to touch it to feel how soft it is.
Absolutely /do not/ lick it.
Keep far away from any Supermen.
If a wingéd creature emerges, do not agree to any pacts.

Let's talk about the science here.

Congrats! And also to all of the other finalists. It's an impressive group

The passengers' shrieks of terror

Please enjoy my cartoon for Wednesday's Toronto Star

And congratulations to Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz, and Roseanne Liang for the nominations for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form for Murderbot TV episodes “All Systems Red” and “The Perimeter”!!! Congrats to the whole Murderbot team!

National Library Workers Day sign

Library workers are a special kind of civil servant. Our mandate is to give you and everyone else free access to some of the best things you can have: learning, self-enrichment, community, contemplation, fun, and simple peace and quiet. the best way to appreciate us is to come use us. 🙂 📚

MAJOR UPDATE: I found the best free restaurant bread in the United States www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

Text: Welcome to the Infinite Pantry. A cozy fantasy chock-full of love and deliciousness. Book cover for Tea & Treachery at the Infinite Pantry, by Jo Miles. An illustrated fantasy castle accompanied by playful cats, teapots (one cracked), and an assortment of foods including cinnamon buns, bread, cheese, and tomatoes.

Happy book birthday to Tea & Treachery at the Infinite Pantry! 🎉🎂🫖

A museum of rare and precious foods. Lovable found family. Loads of queer characters. A tasty mystery & a sweet F/NB romance.

Get your copy: books2read.com/tea-treachery

#BookBirthday #BookSky #QueerBooks 🌈 #CozyFantasy #SFF

It's actually news when a pitch isn't about AI

A poster showing a library worker shelving books, underneath the words "National Library Workers Day."

Today is #NationalLibraryWorkersDay! Part of #NationalLibraryWeek, this is a day to recognize and celebrate the hard work of library support staff and librarians. Are there library workers and librarians that have helped you, over the course of your reading life? www.librarything.com/tag/librarians

89 candles would have set off the sprinklers, so we settled for one — and one perfect slice of cake (with @bradtakei.bsky.social on ice cream duty). Thank you to every friend, fan, and fellow traveler who has made these 89 years such a joyous voyage.

If you like to read in paperback, today the 12th Lighthouse Library book, SHOT THROUGH THE BOOK, is out in paperback!

Lucy McNeil is back on the case, but this time she’s on the case alone. #cozymystery #Canadianauthor #LighthouseLibrary frm @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social

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Happy birthday! I hope you have suitable celebratory mischief planned

Today I turn 89. I’ve seen this country at its best and its worst, and I know how much community matters. For my birthday, I’m asking you to stand with PFLAG and support the work that’s helped so many in the LGBTQ+ community, including me. give.pflag.org/page/95493/d...

I don't want to live in a Christian country. I want to live in a country where i can choose to be Christian, or Jewish, or Hindu, or Buddhist, or atheist.

Freedom
Separation of church and state

An excellent start. Let's hope they also look at the software side - perfectly serviceable devices become liabilities because of lack of updates

EU: The European Union will require sale of mobile phones with “user-replaceable and longer-lasting batteries” starting in 2027.

The regulation demands “availability of spare parts and manuals for 10 years to curb planned obsolescence”.

Two hooded figures with lamps approach a moonlit, isolated cottage. A woman answers the door. We have come for the child, says the hooded figure So soon? she asks It is time, says the hooded figure. The woman is distraught. We should never have got him a library card! What is done cannot be undone, says the hooded figure We couldn’t see the harm! We just wanted him to enjoy reading! For most, it ends there, says the hooded figure, turning away and walking into the wilderness Oh lord, What have I done! says the woman, the child walks past her and out into the darkness with them. Do not cry mother. I am a writer now.

my latest books cartoon for @theguardian.com

Matthew 5:9 — “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.”
26:52 — “Put your sword back in its place… for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.”
Romans 12:19–21 — “Do not take revenge… ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him

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