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Music Reader Services Librarian at the Library of Congress. Retired Air Force Band Clarinetist. Aspiring literary Braille transcriber. Very slow distance runner. πŸŽ΅πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ πŸ“šπŸ›οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ

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β€œI felt safe in my shipwreck because I was far from the men with the yachts.”

This sums things up beautifully.

20.02.2026 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

16.02.2026 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Does the Apple Store reference in β€œTurn it off” in Book of Mormon count?

14.02.2026 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for the breakdown of Section 230 and all of what’s at stake. I can tell that this means a great deal to you. JGL’s backtracking definitely didn’t help his case!

13.02.2026 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Now Matt, β€œnone” is a singular subject, so you should say β€œthat none of them IS from.” However, since you have such a command of the English language, you probably already know that.

09.02.2026 02:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He’s had an incredible roster to work with, and a great DC. Does he elevate the team? Would any other NFL team want him as a coach?

05.02.2026 03:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m so glad to hear this! I’ve been a big admirer of your work for a long time. We’re rooting for you here in Virginia!

04.02.2026 03:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Goldblum’s AI singing voice in Wicked was lit

03.02.2026 03:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I remember my dad (who was the program director at WFOS) introducing me to Jim Bohannon at the Mutual studio in Crystal city. I was too young at the time to appreciate it, but I could see how thrilled my dad was to meet him. An A-list celebrity in his book!

02.02.2026 22:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for this retrospective. I used to carry your Mutual newscasts when I worked in radio at WFOS in Chesapeake, VA in the late 80s. I’ve always admired your work. Also love the work you did with Folkways.

02.02.2026 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œI dropped my phone in a toilet and it immediately called Google HR.”

30.01.2026 04:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wait….so our cities WERE safe? That’s not what they were saying before the National Guard deployments.

29.01.2026 03:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
John Belushi's Food Fight | National Lampoon's Animal House
YouTube video by HaHa Picks John Belushi's Food Fight | National Lampoon's Animal House

Animal House Food Fight

m.youtube.com/watch?v=jp9J...

29.01.2026 01:43 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

You find hope in a mausoleum. You trace history with the Mississippi River. If one can care enough to repair tombstones and mausoleums, then we have it in ourselves to put our country back together. You continue to inspire your readers despite the gloominess that surrounds us every day. Thank you!

25.01.2026 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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In celebration of National Braille Literacy Month, check out this amazing Braille eReader from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) at the Library of Congress. They make braille reading more convenient and portable. Visit loc.gov/nls to learn more!

21.01.2026 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Admiral Ackbar at the helm in Return of the Jedi.

Admiral Ackbar at the helm in Return of the Jedi.

19.01.2026 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Generous George’s in Alexandria, VA. All of the pasta is served on a homemade pizza crust. I preferred the chicken fettuccine Alfredo.

19.01.2026 02:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Chow Chow looking directly into the camera while sitting on the floor.

A Chow Chow looking directly into the camera while sitting on the floor.

Does my Chow count?

08.01.2026 03:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Storm troopers of death

28.12.2025 01:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey! I work there! Alsoβ€”when is your talk? FYI the legislative branch is funded for the entire fiscal year (unlike the executive), so you should be good to go.

27.12.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Aaron Copland and Stephen King, American Beauty (I can already hear the score)

26.12.2025 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Dr. Maybe

26.12.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He took out an entire season’s worth of frustration on one play

25.12.2025 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Children of Men - Wikipedia

The book is really great, too. Lots of more detail and character depth than the movie. That being said, it was a great adaptation!

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chi...

07.12.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Just bought a paid subscription for your journalism and for the work of @sarahkendzior.bsky.social. I’ve been really impressed with the amazing work that you both do! I’ll be adding some from your list as well. Thank you!

07.12.2025 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I named my fists Ariana and Cynthia because they’re wicked

01.12.2025 02:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Harpists spend half their time tuning and the other half playing out of tune.

27.11.2025 17:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They mean Dept of War

26.11.2025 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I replace all double spaces with em dashes.

15.11.2025 03:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Welcome back! I just finished listening to β€œThey Knew” yesterday. Thank you for your amazing work!

14.11.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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