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From 1943, The Modern Family Cookbook by Meta Givens a meal plan for: SUNDAY Breakfast Stewed figs Cooked whole wheat cereal with top milk. Scrambled eggs Toast with butter. Coffee for adults. . milk for children Dinner- Spareribs and sauerkraut Mashed potatoes Pear salad Bread and butter Chocolate Bavarian Coffee for adults. milk for children Supper Olive nut sandwiches Orange raisin salad Cocoa for all

I hope, by now, you know what to expect with the 1943 Sunday meal plan. A simple Breakfast, a Big mid-day meal, and something to tide you over later at night. Keep in mind the word was different 80+ years ago when you look at today's meal & let me know what you think. 🍽️ 🍜 #FoodSky #Menuoftheday

The 7th national Plastic Free Lunch Day campaign runs from November 17th to the 21st.

The annual event helps schools reduce waste, protect kids’ health and build skills. Are you an educator? A parent? Go here for more info: cafeteriaculture.org/initiative/p...

Just learned about the “Beans is How” campaign, and I’m all about this vision. Unironically, this is a very smart idea, and one of the better-thought out Theories of Change I’ve seen. Who cares if Big Bean interests are involved, this is an essential change to make sdg2advocacyhub.org/beans-is-how/

Brunswick library lets patrons borrow more than 1,500 gadgets and tools The Library of Things in Brunswick offers tools, toys, appliances, and more for residents to use for their occasional needs.

The Library of Things in Brunswick offers tools, toys, appliances, and more for residents to use for their occasional needs.

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Microplastics Found Deep Inside Human Bones, Scientists Warn Microplastics are now so ubiquitous we're drinking, eating, and inhaling them.

Happy Halloween?

Scientists warn microplastics are now being found deep inside human bones and bone marrow.

Scientists stunned after discovering 'glassy blobs' inside human brains: 'This is the first time ever' Researchers found a shocking amount of microplastics in the brains of people with dementia.

Oh my fucking god.

These dementia patients have literal blobs of microplastics in their brain.

What Drives Organic Cotton Innovation In today's rapidly evolving fashion landscape, organic cotton is at the forefront of sustainable innovation. At Design Delight Studio, we believe that every piece of clothing we wear tells a story—not just of style, but of the integrity behind its sourcing. In this article, we’ll delve into what drives the innovation in organic cotton, exploring the role sustainability plays in cotton farming, the technological advancements reshaping its production, and the consumer trends propelling its demand.

What Drives Organic Cotton Innovation

In today's rapidly evolving fashion landscape, organic cotton is at the forefront of sustainable innovation. At Design Delight Studio, we believe that every piece of clothing we wear tells a story—not just of style, but of the integrity behind its sourcing. In…

Take Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease Getting just 4,000 steps in two or three times a week can help seniors reduce heart disease and mortality risk, even weekend warriors.

Take Steps
Getting just 4,000 steps in two or three times a week can help seniors reduce heart disease and mortality risk, even weekend warriors. bit.ly/47gz1ZV #stepcounter #stepchallenge #stepcount #aginggracefully #agingwell #aginginplace #hearthealth @harvard.edu @brighamandwomens.bsky.social

I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN AWARD 2026. Your librarian could win $5,000! ilovelibraries.org/love-my-librarian. Logos for Carnegie Corporation of New York, American Library Association, and the New York Public Library

Has a librarian made a difference in your life? Nominate them for the #ILoveMyLibrarian Award for a chance to win $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime. Nominations close Dec. 15!

Submit your nomination: https://bit.ly/3uVK4V0

Event flyer for "How Faith Communities and Librarians Can Advocate for the Freedom to Read on November 5, 2025 at 4 p m eastern time."

Join us Wednesday @ 4pm ET / 1pm PT!

We're teaming up with @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's @uabookbans.bsky.social to discuss how faith communities and librarians can come together to advocate for the right to read.

Register here: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/how-faith-...

Email your legislators to support libraries: speakupforlibraries.us

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As part of her process for writing her book, “The Life and Death of the American Worker,” @driveralice.bsky.social viewed haunting footage from inside a meat-processing plant. If their workplace looks this dangerous, what else is going on inside these plants?

Watch, relax, reflect

Witnesses to history that never cease to amaze us. In this spirit, I wish you a blessed rest of the day.💚🌿🌱☘️🌲🌳🍀💚

Librarians sound alarm as Trump admin takes aim at IMLS Back in March, the President signed an executive order to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as part of his effort to reduce the size and cost of the government.

Cuts to federal funding are already making impacts in communities nationwide. Library workers worry about domino effects: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/politics/2025/10/13/librarians-sound-alarm-as-trump-administration-takes-aim-at-agency-that-supports-museums--libraries #ForOurLibraries

"We cannot be silent with this increasing militarization of our cities, the abuse of the Justice Department and] the dismantling of science. People need to speak out, and it's wonderful millions around the country are speaking out today," Schiff said in an interview.

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Reflect

The special importance of the forest for clean drinking water. Due to the purifying effect of the forest, two thirds of the drinking water can be used completely naturally and without treatment directly from the wells or springs.💚☘️🌱🌿🌲🌳🍀💚

Protecting Kids from Plastics The chemicals used in plastics can pose serious risks to children’s health, risks that can last into adulthood. How to cut kids' exposure.

Protecting Kids from Plastics
The chemicals used in plastics can pose serious risks to children’s health that can last into adulthood. Ways to reduce kids' exposure. www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/kids... @thelancet.com #PFAS #BPA #bpafree #phthalates #phthalatefree #plastics #microplastics

How to avoid eating microplastics and chemicals in plastic Learn how microplastics get into your food and discover simple steps to lower your exposure, from safer cookware to smarter food choices.

Whether you’re grocery shopping, grabbing takeout or just picking up a drink or a snack from the convenience store, packaged and prepared food and beverages can expose you to a lot of microplastics. Learn more:
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Microplastics detected in human bone marrow; study examines health impacts Microplastics have been detected deep inside human bones and could be harming our health, according to a new study.

Microplastics detected in human bone marrow; study examines health impacts

💧 What’s really in your tap water?
Even regulated systems can contain #lead, #PFAS, #microplastics & more.

Our free eBook breaks it down + helps you take action.
📘 Get tips, filters, myth-busting & more: bit.ly/4jud4cV

Polyester in Fashion: Fact #10
Most people know that polyester sheds microplastics. But here’s something less talked about: when polyester is blended with cotton, it can actually release more fibers than polyester alone.

A Library staff member posing wiht a sewing machine in the Labs at Central Library and the book The fabric of civilization : how textiles made the world by Virginia Postrel

Fashionopolis: The Price of Fast Fashion and the Future of Clothes Dana Thomas Wear, Repair, Repurpose: A Maker’s Guide to Mending and Upcycling Clothes Lily Fulop The Conscious Closet: The Revolutionary Guide to Looking Good While Doing Good Elizabeth L. Cline The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World Virginia Postrel Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion Elizabeth L. Cline Radical Sewing: Pattern-Free, Sustainable Fashions for All Bodies Kate Weiss To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick—and How We Can Fight Back Alden Wicker Fashion Conscious Sarah Klymkiw Worn: A People’s History of Clothing Sofi Thanhauser The Art of Repair: Mindful Mending: How to Stitch Old Things to New Life Molly Martin

How to Sew Sustainably: Recycling, Reusing, and Remaking with Fabric Wendy Ward The Day the World Stops Shopping J. B. MacKinnon Mend!: A Refashioning Manual and Manifesto Kate Sekules Sustainable Jewellery: Principles and Processes for Creating an Ethical Brand Jose Luis Fettolini The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History Kassia St. Clair Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale Adam Minter You Will Be Able to Sew Your Own Clothes by the End of This Book Juliet Uzor Empire of Cotton: A Global History Sven Beckert Can Your Outfit Change the World? Erinne Paisley

Small changes add up. Our curated list of titles for Sustainable Fashion Week is ready to help! 🌎📖

Discover our book list on eco-friendly fashion: from upcycling tips to rethinking the global fashion system. 👉 buff.ly/WSeaSN5

THIS!

I love and appreciate working at an academic library! Bonus in ours: non-student adults from the community can get a library card and check out our books, dvd’s, and music. We often have sought after bestsellers available because students are busy reading for classes

Learn to Cook at Your Library Did you know some libraries host in-person and virtual cooking classes?

Did you know some libraries host in-person and virtual cooking classes?

Why You Should Write A Screenplay Why should you write a screenplay? This post is about screenwriting and why it may be the perfect place for writers to start writing.

Do you want to write a #screenplay? This post is about the magic of screenwriting and why this may be the perfect place for writers to start.

Amanda Jones Named to 2025 TIME100 Next List The 2021 School Librarian of the Year was recognized for her library advocacy and fight against censorship and book bans.

“The right to read, to learn, and to access information must never be taken for granted,” she said. “I’m grateful for this platform and the chance to amplify this vital work.”
Thank you, @slj.com.
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Are you a teacher looking for ways to support your professional or student-centered work? Are you interested or engaged in classroom research but need funding to support your project? Apply for an #NCTE #Teacher #Research Grant: https://ncte.org/research/research-foundation-teacher-grant-program/