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A. Rivera

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Academic librarian. Avid reader, book blogger, reviewer. Student of #Tarot, oracle cards, and cartomancy.

"Knowledge is Power. Guard it well."

My blog:

itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com

See also:
mas.to/@bloodravenlib/112090972523837075

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Runes #witchsky

Thurisaz
Wunjo
Ansuz
Uruz

Today’s runes start off overcoming adversary, perhaps you’ve slept on a problem and now have the answer to go forward. This brings joy and comfort. Inner thoughts now give strength to you bringing that wisdom to endure.

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Was suddenly reminded of that quote. (I know, I am weird that way).

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"...gotta happen every five years or so, ten years. Helps to get rid of the bad blood. Been ten years since the last one. You know, you gotta stop them at the beginning. Like they should have stopped Hitler at Munich, they should never let him get away with that, they was just asking for trouble."

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Found yet another site with AI-created summaries for my books; those summaries are both inaccurate and hopelessly bland. Please, folks, if you have kids of book report age, tell them from me that these summary sites are just complete bullshit. Don't trust them and don't copy their blandness.

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#Tarot today: Queen of Pentacles and the Magician! Today you breeze through everyday tasks and chores as if by magic. You can create more comfort in your life. You have everything you need to succeed within reach and you can be confident that things are working out in your favor.
#witchsky #tarotsky

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#Tarot underneath/shadow card of evening: Two of Pentacles. You have plenty to do, so keep balance, try not to add more. However, if your bosses add more, organize, prioritize, adjust. Do your work in a balanced and healthy way.

#NightSunTarot #occultsky

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#Tarot card of evening: Five of Wands. With the crap in the #HardTimes, you may feel like you're walking on a mine field. Best option may be to slowly step back and out of the mine field. Don't get pulled in, refuse to engage, go your own way. Don't add to the bad energy.

#NightSunTarot #occultsky

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Et tu, crouton? Caesar salad, invented in Mexico by Italian immigrants, turns 100

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I lost my Star Wars (original) collection when my parents moved houses and said fuck it, and out they went (without asking btw). Sadly given small living space, can't quite replace but I've added a piece or two now and then. Got to find the joy.

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Without downloading new pics, what is it like dating you?

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I laughed given mom (RIP) was a petite woman, but she had no problem telling her three grown boys "I will climb on a step stool and smack you if need be."

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Rule #1 of having a cat familiar... never leave one alone in your potions making room. And if you've got two? Padlock the door!!!

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Hustlin' in the #BadEconomy.

I admit, being a #wine drinker, I would be curious, but $130 a bottle is a bit much when your budget affords Two-Buck-Chuck (Three Buck last I looked). 🍇 👣 🍷 (e)

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The kind of thing I've been saying, but as again I often say, I am not a pundit nor play one on TV. This is what I often mean when I say the signs have always been there, just many folks chose not to see nor listen as they choose to still not see nor listen.

#NoHayPeorCiego

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FTA: "...the lesson they [Dems] haven't learned, since perhaps LBJ was in the White House, is that when you have power, you fucking use that power, and you do everything to achieve your goals, your opponent be fucking damned." (c)

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On side note, I could be amused were it not for fact I've had librarian colleagues that do sell their plasma. But that is another story. (e)

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Meanwhile, in the #BadEconomy that pundits, armchair economists, and think tank scholars keep telling us is doing fine with all those new jobs and wages rising. Uh huh. . .

>Laid Off Tech Worker Suggests That Unemployed People Should Sell Their Blood to Survive futurism.com/the-byte/lai... (c)

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This is part of why I am a librarian. Thanks Coach.

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A warrior is not defined by the fights they have won, but by what they fight for. Stand for those less privileged, stand for the powerless, stand for those who will come after you. Stand for honor, or you stand for nothing at all, and are worth even less.

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>FDA to ban additive used in sodas due to health concerns www.axios.com/2024/07/03/f...

Banning an additive also found in fire retardants. I guess, in a pinch, you can use Mountain Dew to put out a fire.
Who am I kidding? They'll save the Mt. Dew and let the house burn LOL.

#FoodsThatCanKillYou

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>AI trains on kids’ photos even when parents use strict privacy settings arstechnica.com?p=2035015

Maybe, hear me out, crazy talk, I know. Parents: Don't post your kids photos or images online. Full stop.
Shit am glad I was born before the Internet and this stupid narcissism.

#tech #AI #privacy

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The perils of sharing a room with a roommate, part twelve. NEVER, EVER attempt the viagra prank.

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