Badge with books in the middle and the words say I STAND WITH PUBLIC LIBRARIES. It is green with black writing.

Ooh I loved this one!

This time of year + seasonal depression always seem to hit me no matter what I try

(add in dealing w/ the extra that is this year & power grabs at limiting my rights to exist)

So here's to a day of protecting my peace & trying to get as much sun as I can

I'm here, I'm taking up space, I am resisting

#gymsky #womenwholiftheavy

February = lots of fantasy with a splash of sci fi & mystery...

And slow progress on the #silmarillion

#booksky #💙📚

I also seem to recall I enjoyed the series more and more as it went on! I need to do a reread bc it's been awhile

Agree and the whole broken earth series. That was my gateway into all things N.K. Jemisin and have loved all the other series too

I also love the build of their relationship and the devotion. A few I've liked (not that you know me) are the Red Queen series, Lessons in Chemistry (not romance, but the relationship is everything), Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow, 4th wing, a discovery of witches. Maybe this will be a start ☺️

Just finished rings of power season 2 and was so fulfilled that the assumptions about Gandalf were correct.

I'm also starting the Silmarillion, so the history is timely 💗

#booksky #📚💙

I've only heard good things, so I'm excited to start reading it!

Finally starting Spark of the Everflame.

Must say, was unexpectedly and pleasantly surprised by how beautiful the "basic" version of the book is 🥰

Now to keep my grubby hands from dirtying it 😬

#booksky #📚💙

While you're being distracted the #republican administration is doing this

Trump to impose metal tariffs on Monday, followed by broader levies. The president said he planned sweeping tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday and would take other action to even out tariff rates with the rest of the world later this week.

President Trump on Sunday said that he would impose a 25% tariff on all foreign steel and aluminum imports into the U.S. as of Monday and would soon announce reciprocal tariffs on America’s trading partners.

#tropilachia at Little Jumbo, always amazing

A bit better than all the Santa tiki pop ups

No overly sweet tropical drinks... and it's in February 🥰

70F/21C in early Feb in western NC

aka Ahsoka is beyond thrilled to have the windows open and the birds to chirp at

#tortie #cats

January reads - all the fantasy for a bit of escapism and mental health protection

And obvi prepping for the release of #OnyxStorm

Oh and the lovely graphic and month wrap thanks to @thestorygraph.com 🥰

#booksky 📚💙

So so excited that I can finally buy ebooks on @bookshop-org.bsky.social 🎉 and support local bookstores 💗

#booksky 💙📚

Walk today in #RADAsheville

#helene #wnc #asheville

NEW: In a new EO, President Trump announced he will reinstate & expand the Global Gag Rule, blocking funding for orgs that provide, refer, or advocate for reproductive health care. This will have a devastating impact on the lives of millions around the world seeking care. We'll keep you updated!

#Ahsoka being my ever present work companion 💙

#catsofbluesky #catpics

A photo of the book Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

Here we go, ready or not 😬

Actually, very ready and excited 🎉

First post, always awkward, but here I am. So let me get the intro out of the way:

I support all people, lgbtq+, black, indigenous, people of the global majority, humans who aren't 🗑️

I'm a cat mom
A civil engineer in the tech industry
A steminist
Science is real
The Climate crisis is real 😭