Hi Rachel,

Ooo this is a fantastic pondering. As a conflict-averse person by nature, I, too, do not feel ready to do such a thing; I would want ample training. But it is such an important topic. And my hope would be that I and our communities can get there.

While doing my Assignment X (about oral stories), I ran into a creative interview…[Read more]

Hi Carly,

What an exciting “meandering” path you’ve been on! First of all, congratulations on all the upcoming milestones and phase of life transitions. I have 4 little ones and have a ways to go before anyone graduates high school. I see getting to Empty Nester status as an incredible achievement to be proud of. And a retirement and Master’s…[Read more]

Hi Josh,
What a powerful story! I just want to say that libraries also played a pivotal role for me when I was in high school. I grew up in a poor area without a computer or internet at my home. But the public library had computers I could be on for a period of time each day. I came every single day and taught myself how to code; I also did my…[Read more]

I love that you organized the works by streaming service. It both disambiguates works and points the sharee in the right direction for access.

Separately, do you have a favorite baking show?

Bluey is so well-crafted! That episode about selling their house? Oh goodness. The end of every episode hits right in the feels. And the takeout food episode — so relatable. The one when they play in the rain? The episode is art. I love it all. Which is all to say, that’s usually on and appreciated at our house, too. 🙂

I feel you on the binge-ing classic comedies. My eldest daughter recently discovered The Office (US version) and that’s been in the background a lot at our house. The working world feels a lot different now. I have to explain things about working in an office (her father and I both work remotely from home). Also, some of the cringe humor moments…[Read more]

Reporting back — OPML addition to Feedly: success! 🎉

Hi Everyone, Here’s my intro post: https://287.hyperlib.sjsu.edu/alexisljohnson/2024/06/03/hi-im-alexis-👋/

“He said that living on the east coast is better for the head and living on the west coast is better for the body.”

Yes, I agree — this is such a brilliant way to put it! In my experience, the quality of sunlight, proximity to the ocean, and dryness of the air on the West Coast are so nice in a physical sense. And the sincere kindness of the…[Read more]

I love this — well done to your sister! A Court of Thorns and Roses (Sarah J. Maas) is a main series considered the “gateway” into Romantasy addiction. It’s not that the first book will blow your mind (though you’ll likely enjoy it) — it’s that the second book will (it’s chef’s kiss excellence). The series Fourth Wing (Rebecca Yarros) has been…[Read more]