That book has been a ridiculously popular checkout with an insane holds list. Two other ridiculously popular checkouts with equally insane holds lists: Yesteryear and Theo of Golden.

Everything in Color by @stephaniestalvey.bsky.social is a wonderful exploration of love, parenthood, friendship, sexuality, doubt & faith, and Christian Theology. For Anyone who grew up wondering why the Jesus in the bible is at odds with the institutions that bear his name. #comics #graphicnovel

Another favorite Daffy moment that I love to quote!

The Ditch and Pitch. “If the past you try to ditch, your just reward will be the pitch.” ( a catapult ) Idea stolen (err… adapted) from John Scalzi’s Starter Villain.

Bemidji, MN. Yesterday vs Today.

KubiosHRV

Between being out in the heat, a busy day, a huge allergy attack which affected my sleep, these are my worst readings ever. #longcovid today I tread lightly.

In its second year, the rain garden has exploded. It’s been a wet year. Plants are thriving. The insect life is about 99% crickets. Any frogs/toads will eat well.

Last contract of Isako by Fonda Leehas fantastic world-building of a future city on a other planet

Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft. (3 sequels)

This weekend’s reading project: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich. #booksky

As we say in our household, “you never can tell with bees.”

I have come to declare that books are dying.

Absolute Green Lantern Volume 2 is a banger. Loved it. What an amazing run. Keep it weird and orginal! By @alewingpromotes.bsky.social and @jahnoyl.bsky.social. #graphicnovel #comicsky

This Great Black Digger Wasp is badass. They currently hang out in the native garden and loooove the rattlesnake master.

I am standing between two fans in the sorting room and I may not move until Halloween.

Some household floors are being re-done? Boxes piled everywhere? It’s like a napping nirvana to celebrate #caturday, everyday.

Americanon: An Unexpected U.S. History in Thirteen Bestselling Books

“I’m still not strictly rational. How could I be? I sell books.” -Louise Erdrich, The Sentence

Finished Batman: Daylight by @mattfraction.bsky.social and @jorgejimenezart.bsky.social and it’s a delight. The conversation in issue 6 between Bruce Wayne and his date is a masterclass in pacing and comics storytelling. Thanks, guys. Lots to love here. I repeat: it’s a delight.

1 inch of rain in an hour produces our own stream.

It’s my patriotic duty to point out a real plan to remove the algae - starve them. Blot out the sun.

Goldsmith Beetle!

I’m officially on a quest. I’m all in.

Waldsee German immersion camp. Concordia Language Villages. Northern Minnesota. Leaving my kid, my travel buddy, for a month.

Bemidji, MN. I appreciate their commitment to Dad jokes. Feels like we’re gong too far though.

I’m cursed with knowledge.