Toni

Giant geek. I make physical copies of digital media (podcasts, fanfic, etc) in my spare time. she/they

[Toni @kqlink]

Thank you @GejWatts for the kind words.
In hindsight, I should probably start posting these here.

[Toni @kqlink]

@blackforager The oak that stands alone in the middle of a field, old and the most photogenic shape. The ginko on my college campus that would leave a yellow carpet in the fall like a welcome mat to the back doors.

[Toni @kqlink]

@blackforager A massive iron wood that grows in a shady spot in the woods. It looks like it's been there longer than people and could hold a gateway to another world. Pretty sure one of it's children is my walking staff. The apple I sat in as a child because it was the only one that felt safe.

[Mary @knoxdiver]

Lots of people are asking what they can do to fight back against censorship of materials in the library, and I have to tell you that one of the simplest & easiest is to WRITE TO YOUR LIBRARY & LIBRARY BOARD. Thank them for their work & for creating inclusive collections for all.

[Toni @kqlink]

@knoxdiver But also, this. Staff don't even always know the censorship that is getting requested, having a supportive, decisive board is absolutely critical.

[Toni @kqlink]

@knoxdiver Something that may be relevant: if you live in a state that has library appointed rather than politically assigned boards, check if there are bills trying to change that and contact your congress member to oppose it. KY has been trying for years, and they are getting closer.

[Toni @kqlink]

@knoxdiver Library assigned board members can be vetted for "library mindedness," the anti-censorship, pro-freedom of information and supporting the community. If they start being assigned by politicians/voted in, it's not difficult to end up with a pro-censor board.

[Toni @kqlink]

@desperado_radio "Three death gods on a boat" caught my attention, made me listen. That bit where Elio threatens to impersonate Shinji to tell his side sold me on the dynamic and it never really let up.

[Aussies Doing Things @aussiesdointhgs]

When your dog’s on 100% battery🔋

[Toni @kqlink]

@mischaetc @GejWatts @laurenshippen @BriggonSnow @juliamorizawa @arsPARADOXICA @brightpodcast @inn_between_ If you don't mind the timing being "at some point in the future" I'll happily make you a copy.

[NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day @apod]

A Fire Rainbow over West Virginia: https://t.co/80hDwyhpVw by Christa Harbig

[Toni @kqlink]

Dad: Do...doe...
Me: Dodecahedron
Dad: What's that?
Me: A 12 sided die...er shape.
Dad: You would know that
Me: I learned the pronunciation in philosophy class!
Dad: Yeah, but that isn't why you retained it

[Toni @kqlink]

Already knew this, but @CAH is better than everyone else.
Teens ask for CAH ALL THE TIME and I always have to chuckle and be like....nah. But they have a (still irreverent) Family Edition now and are sending free copies to libraries. Our box came today and I'm just delighted.

[Toni @kqlink]

Ooooh I got some grapefruit balsamic vinegar at the farmers market today and I'm going to drink the bottle straight it is so good.

[Toni @kqlink]

Hitting the sourdough trend a year late, but my starter is from my local historian and is older than I am. Feels like carrying on a tradition.

[Toni @kqlink]

I'm the bird friend.
Yes, I'll ID your birds
Yes, even if it's just by a sound description
Yes, my garage is over run by baby wrens
Leave them alone, they'll be fine

[Dr. Tom Frieden @DrTomFrieden]

Vaccinated people can get and spread the virus, and this is more common with the Delta variant. But that doesn't mean vaccines aren't working phenomenally. They're saving tens of thousands of lives, and the more people get vaccinated, the more lives they'll save.

[Toni @kqlink]

He'll have to wait a while til I arrive, but my queer ass will happily meet him there.

[Toni @kqlink]

@everydaylouie I'm just finishing up the series and just about every book was my "favorite so far" They are so consistently fantastic

[Tasia, The Final One @GroovyTasia]

We've all been there