Yesterday, five-year-old Liam and his dad Adrian were released from Dilley detention center. I picked them up last night and escorted them back to Minnesota this morning.
Liam is now home. With his hat and his backpack.
Cover for Searoad by Ursula K. Le Guin
Searoad by Ursula K. Le Guin
only having read her more fantastical works, i didn't fully know what to expect going into this. i am blown away by her work here; emotionally resonant in ways only possible with each story of this chronicle interweaving with the other. great audiobook version also!
books read in 2026!
continuing from last year, hopefully i get to post more in this
Two bunnies hold each other with stars up above. The caption reads "The world may yet be kind"
got approval for IMEC and my first continuing education course
Cover for "Something Wicked This Way Comes" by Ray Bradbury. The title appears as a wisp of smoke emerging from a crossroads.
Screenshot of the unabridged audiobook for "Something Wicked This Way Comes" by Ray Bradbury.
"Something Wicked This Way Comes" by Ray Bradbury
it's been a bit busy, but glad to have this reread during October (and a bit of November). while some things have clearly aged, Bradbury's lurid descriptions are still ample fuel for the mind's eye. also, the audiobook for this was very nice!
hard agree, widow is such a time. my personal favorite boss so far was the dancers
my library growing up had playaway books, unfortunately not built into the book but it would be nice seeing them available as pairs to borrow
accidentally hyped myself up for this by starting a new hollow knight run a few days ago 👀
A chalkboard is mounted on a brick wall. The board has a multi colored drawing of two individuals on it, with the the following words accompanying: Kokoroko with Isaiah Collier.
The band Kokoroko on a stage with blue lights shining from above.
Kokoroko at Thalia Hall tonight
The cover for "We'll Prescribe You a Cat" by Syou Ishida.
"We'll Prescribe You a Cat" by Syou Ishida
supremely heartfelt, this one showcases the impact that furry friends can have on us at all stages of life, how they can open us up to more than we thought ourselves capable of. a nice quick read to give yourself a smile
Cartoon by Charles M Schulz showing the Peanuts gang reading - Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and Woodstock all with books - Woodstock weighed down by War And Peace!
Why read books? Because there's a book for EVERYONE out there. And once you find the right book - reading will change your life forever! #literacy
(Art: Charles M Schulz)
A wide Pikachu smiles at its reflection in a human-sized full length mirror.
orientation at the new job starts tomorrow
we'll keep them in a Normal place ;)
i haven't seen your work before, but just purchased home by the rotting sea on itch while i still can
From left to right: my partner, Ify, and myself smiling for the camera.
had a great time seeing @ifycomedy.com last night at the Lincoln Lodge!
Cover for "The Disappearance of Adèle Bedeau" by Graeme Macrae Burnett.
"The Disappearance of Adèle Bedeau" by Graeme Macrae Burnett
another book club selection! a very pessimistic depiction the world that, while engaging, leaves behind a hollow feeling. also, essentially only male characters have agency in this, so definitely showing its age
A photo of Watterson at his drawing table.
A panel of Calvin and Hobbes riding their radio flyer red wagon.
Happy birthday to Bill Watterson, the creator of Calvin and Hobbes! Born on July 5, 1958.
rode my bike to the new job to test the route this morning, so glad that it's closer :)
this has been in my head for the last 16 hours
prepping for the end of the year so I listened to the SpongeBob musical soundtrack for the first time, why does it go so hard??
Cover for Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil by Oliver Darkshire.
"Isabella Nagg and the Pot of Basil" by @deathbybadger.bsky.social
witty, evocative, and incredibly fulfilling, this book had me on the edge of my seat more than anything else recently. so good that it has revived an old habit of staying up too late on school nights to finish up a great book :)
seeing it this Saturday, i can't wait!
A screenshot from a Duolingo feed. It has a censored name followed by "Froze their streak 3 times this week!". The reaction option is a laughing-crying emoji saying "Ouch"
this feels mean?
Swingset Big Band Concert with Bake Sale and Raffles. First Presbyterian Church of Dupage, 180 N Weber Road, Bolingbrook. April 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm. Open to the public, $10 per ticket. See firstpresdupage.org for tickets or scan the QR code.
performance tomorrow!
"The Stepford Wives" by Ira Levin
"The Stepford Wives" by Ira Levin.
extremely digestible, this is an interesting experience in seeing how critiques of patriarchy have remained relevant for over 50 years now. another banger from the local book club
important context about the concentration camps in el salvador:
Rep. Steven Horsford to Greer: "So the trade representative hasn't spoken to the POTUS about a global reordering of trade, but yet he announced it on a tweet? WTF! Who is in charge? It looks like your boss just pulled the rug out from under you. There is no strategy ... is this market manipulation?"
