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As a former librarian I'm actually required to remind you that many libraries that subscribe to Libby are opted into a program that lets you subscribe and access magazines for free with no wait

And that this is actually a really fun, low cost way to not only access news and larger cultural magazines, but also to get free patterns for many different crafts that you can screenshot if need be and that lower the financial barriers to entry for trying new things

From my experience working in both academic and public libraries, many libraries are use it or lose it funding-- I have to say this because a lot of patrons feel guilty for how much they use the library and how often they're using it funny enough, but the worst thing you can do for libraries is not try out new features and not use what's already given to you as much as possible.

The numbers that come as a result of your patronage are how most libraries justify their continued existence in times of financial hardship, which sucks but, go check out some magazines on Libby!

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The Doctor and The Master implies a third, less prestigious renegade timelord named The Bachelor

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I have some news for members of the united states armed forces who feel like they are pawns in a political game and their assignments being unnecessary.

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fr. “Antilamentation” by Dorianne Laux

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imagine. you’re robert singer. you’re directing your man show about men who do man things. some new guy named misha came on. he’s looking at your main man character like he wants to eat him alive. your main man character’s actor man is looking at the weird guy like he wants to be eaten. you will never know peace again.

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Trump is trying to destroy public media, and that’s very bad

I know the news is constantly overwhelming rn, but one thing I’m not seeing talked abt enough is how Trump has been systematically trying to remove already appropriated money to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting for public media. Today he asked Congress to claw back over a billion dollars that was meant to go to public broadcasters for the next two years. That money goes to PBS and NPR, but do you know who REALLY benefits from that money that this is really going to hurt? Your local public radio or tv station.

When NPR and PBS testified in congress a while back, they brought president of Alaska Public Media Ed Ulman with them. Why? Bc Alaska has mostly small-town rural public radio stations. Not only are small-town stations the backbone of their community with important local news that they won’t find anywhere else, they also keep people alive. Here’s an excerpt from a story:

Ulman, of Alaska Public Media, said oftentimes public media is the only option for people who need access to emergency broadcasts, especially in rural areas. "We provide potentially life-saving warnings and alerts that are crucial for Alaskans who face threats ranging from extreme weather to earthquakes, landslides and even volcanoes," he said. “Nationwide, our public television interconnection system supports the PBS Warning, Alert, Response Network, a critical pathway for the distribution of wireless energy emergency alerts to cell phones," Ulman said.

One of those stations is KYUK in Bethel, the first and oldest native-owned station in the US which broadcasts daily in English AND Yup’ik bc many in the region do not speak English. 70% of their funding comes from the CBP.

KYUK is one of the higher figures I’ve seen when looking into CBP impacts at different stations around the US.

Here are some others— KCCU radio is in Lawton, OK, may lose 16.7% of their budget. “At KCCU Radio, we provide critical emergency alerts that can save lives during severe weather events. In 2024 alone, we broadcast over 366 weather alerts, including tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and child abduction emergency alerts. These alerts are indispensable for community safety.”

KSUT in Ignacio, CO will lose 20% of their budget, according to their website, “KSUT Tribal Radio's service area includes extremely remote areas with limited or no internet or phone service. As such, it is often a lifeline to a primarily Native American listening audience.”

WPSU in central Pennsylvania also stands to lose 20%— they broadcast to over 1.3 million people in a mostly rural part of Pennsylvania. I can go on like this all day. Research your local stations, they probably have a page breaking down cost.

This is a long way to say that by undoing CBP funding, we are harming the most vulnerable communities that depend on public broadcasting the most.

If this is something you care about, now is the best time to act. The House is expected to vote on this in days. Head to https://protectmypublicmedia.org to learn more about how you can help.

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Weirdly Healing Things to Do When You’re Feeling Creatively Burned Out...

Write a fake 5-star Goodreads review of your WIP—as if you didn’t write it. Go ahead. Pretend you're a giddy reader who just discovered this masterpiece. Bonus: add emojis, chaotic metaphors, and all-caps screaming. It’s self-indulgent. It’s delusional. It’s delicious.

Give your main character a Pinterest board titled “Mentally Unstable but Aesthetic.” Include outfits, quotes, memes, cursed objects, and that one painting that haunts their dreams. This is not about logic. This is about ✨vibes.✨

Make a “deleted scenes” folder and write something that would never make it into the book. A crackfic. A “what if they were roommates” AU. The group chat from hell. This is your WIP’s blooper reel. Let it be silly, chaotic, or wildly off-brand.

Interview your villain like you’re Oprah. Ask the hard-hitting questions. “When did you know you were the drama?” “Do you regret the murder, or just the way you did it?” Bonus points if they lie to your face.

Host a fake awards show for your characters. Categories like “Most Likely to Die for Vibes,” “Worst Emotional Regulation,” “Himbo Energy Supreme,” or “Best Use of a Dramatic Exit.” Write their acceptance speeches. Yes, this counts as writing.

Write a breakup letter… to your inner critic. Be petty. Be dramatic. “Dear Self-Doubt, this isn’t working for me anymore. You bring nothing to the table but anxiety and bad vibes.” Rip it up. Burn it. Tape it to your mirror. Your call.

Create a “writing comfort kit” like you’re a cozy witch. A candle that smells like your WIP. A tea that your characters would drink. A playlist labeled “for writing when I’m one rejection email away from giving up.” This is a ritual now.

Design a fake movie poster or book cover like your story is already famous. Add star ratings, critic quotes, and some pretentious tagline like “One soul. One destiny. No chill.”

Write a scene you’re not ready to write—but just a rough, messy outline version. Not the polished thing. Just the raw emotion. The shape of it. Like sketching the bones of a future punch to the gut. You don’t have to make it perfect. Just open the door.

Let your story be bad on purpose for a day. Like, aggressively bad. Give everyone ridiculous names. Add an evil talking cat. Write a fight scene with laser swords and emotional damage. Just remind yourself that stories are meant to be played with, not feared.

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🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚I'm throwing eggs at you 🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚🥚 egg attack

🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳 im cooking them faster 🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳🍳than you can throw them

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What if you were leaving someplace after getting in an argument with some guy and while you were leaving he shouted "I fucking hate you and I hope it takes you forever to get home and I hope your car breaks down and when you finally get home I hope there's a bunch of guys there eating your food and trying to fuck your wife" and then it all happened exactly like that

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nothing sexier than that picture with the italian players on top of eachother after the win and the english ones going through the 5 stages of grief in the back

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I am a huge fan of retiring to my quarters

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She placebo on my effect til I feel like something happened

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Using my evil manipulation tactic of leaving a long and thoughtful analysis on a seemingly-abandoned fic that made an impact on me in hopes that it sparks the author’s inspiration to continue writing (and even if it doesn’t then knowing I brightened their day and let their skill feel seen is enough for me)

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this is a twist on the evil transplant trope that i should have seen coming