Rhona M Tennant

YA Writer. Socialist. Crazy Cat Lady. Devourer Of Books. Possible Professional Proofreader. Described by one medical professional as 'unquantifiable'. ♿✊She/Her

[Rhona M Tennant @RhonaTennant]

this is confused half-formed thought so don't attack me. As much as I long to see proper disability rep in books and I hate the trope of killing off disabled characters; of inspiration porn; of characters thinking their lives aren't worth anything

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: A federal judge has temporarily blocked Arkansas from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" materials to minors. https://t.co/dmNt4DyWm4

[Amy Schneider @Jeopardamy]

Disappointed to hear that Jeopardy is considering this course of action. For what it’s worth, I, too, will not be participating in any Jeopardy productions that don’t use new clues written by their amazing, unionized writers under a fair, collectively bargained contract

[Kathryn VanArendonk @kvanaren]

it really feels like the WGA strike is happening in a different world from most tv viewers, but i *promise* you, in a few short months you're going to be like, WAIT! where is season 2 of Severance??? where is Andor? where is the new season of Abbott Elementary?

[Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com on Bsky @ErinInTheMorn]

Elon Musk announced that he will restrict the term "cisgender" on twitter, declaring it a slur.

This is a recycling of anti-gay tactics, which declared "straight" a slur.

"Cis" has a long history, and I examine it here.

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[Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources @waDNR]

To avoid straining your eyes at work, use the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, go for a 20-minute hike and spend the next 20 years in the woods.

[ely kreimendahl @ElyKreimendahl]

“replace your SCARCITY mindset with an ABUNDANCE mindset!!!!” - somebody who has never once in their life known scarcity

[Mark Hamill @MarkHamill]

May The Fourth Be Carrie Frances Fisher Day As She Receives Her Richly-Deserved⭐️ On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

[Walter Masterson @waltermasterson]

I give adoption papers to people blocking Planned Parenthood.

[ely kreimendahl @ElyKreimendahl]

“all opinions are valid!” no they’re not. some opinions are bad

[David Begnaud @DavidBegnaud]

Ralph Yarl, age 16, knocked on the wrong door in Missouri and was shot.

He went to the door at the wrong home to pick up his younger twin brother and that’s when he was shot, according to police.

CBS affiliate KCTV reports: “The correct address Yarl was attempting to go to was a block away. According to the victim’s Aunt, Faith Spoonmore, the homeowner opened his door and then opened fire on Yarl. The man, whose identity has not been released yet, allegedly took a second shot at Yarl, hitting him in the head again.”

According to KSHB TV: “Yarl was shot by a homeowner after mistakenly arriving at the wrong address — 1100 block of Northeast 115th Street instead of 1100 block of Northeast 115th Terrace.”

The shooting happened April 13th.

The shooter was held by police for 24 hours, pending investigation, but then released.

“I want everyone to know that I am listening,” Kansas City police chief Stacy Graves said at a news conference at Kansas City police headquarters downtown, “and I understand the concern we are receiving from the community.”

“Yarl is the utmost example of how you want a young man to carry himself in this world,” said one of the teen’s longtime teachers to the Kansas City Star. Meara Mitchell, a teacher of Yarl’s for several years, called his shooting “incomprehensible.” She described him Sunday as a “stellar human-being” with a “quiet fortitude.”

KCTV 5 adds: “Yarl is a section leader in his school’s marching band and is said to be a top-base clarinet player in the state of Missouri.”

[CNN @CNN]

BREAKING: A grand jury in Manhattan has voted to indict Donald Trump, sources say – the first time in American history that a current or former president faces criminal charges https://t.co/qy83BpBUh7

[Boze Herrington, Library Owl 😴🧙‍♀️ @SketchesbyBoze]

the thing about being bullied for taking joy in a special interest is you're experiencing a level of delight and satisfaction the bullies can't even imagine. you've already won

[Boze Herrington, Library Owl 😴🧙‍♀️ @SketchesbyBoze]

people ask “what even is the purpose of art” and I don’t know about you but I don’t think I’d want to live in a world in which people weren’t constantly creating wonderful things

[Boze Herrington, Library Owl 😴🧙‍♀️ @SketchesbyBoze]

“you’re going to become a cat lady living all alone in a book-filled apartment” is such a weird insult, like when a witch tries to curse you and accidentally gives you the life of your dreams. oh nooo not the cats and the books, how will I ever manage

[Boze Herrington, Library Owl 😴🧙‍♀️ @SketchesbyBoze]

seems like there are two separate issues with Roald Dahl: (01) he was viciously racist and antisemitic; (02) his books are willfully transgressive and that's part of their charm; kids enjoy reading them because they feel they're getting away with something.

[Boze Herrington, Library Owl 😴🧙‍♀️ @SketchesbyBoze]

In a culture that celebrates youth and the over-achiever, it’s easy to forget that people have value regardless of age or level of income. You have inherent worth and dignity simply by virtue of being human. “Your existence is significant and your participation vital.”

[Boze Herrington, Library Owl 😴🧙‍♀️ @SketchesbyBoze]

Whoever you are, I hope you never stop creating. I hope you follow that mad impulse to paint, write, draw, dance, and make art. I hope you don’t shy away from sharing your unique and messy and imperfect and irreplaceable perspective.

[Boze Herrington, Library Owl 😴🧙‍♀️ @SketchesbyBoze]

If you’re entering college, consider going into the humanities. Across America, wannabe fascists are taking control of public universities and de-funding their history and literature departments. Enrolling in the humanities isn’t a waste of money; it’s an act of resistance.

[Rhona M Tennant @RhonaTennant]

@RebeccaJenshak, I absolutely adore the Campus Nights series. Unfortunately, due to some medical stuff, I'm stuck using audiobooks right now. Is there any news on the rest of the series joining Secret Puck on audible anytime soon? ❤️