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Randy Milholland @choochoobear.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"Any Moomin game is gonna be cosy as fuck." - @librarianstebbs.bsky.social

Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I could read a whole book of what all Charles Darwin hated. More Darwin correspondence excerpts here: news.lettersofnote.com/p/oh-my-god-...

Quote: "Oh my God how I do hate species & varieties."
Charles Darwin
Letter to J. D. Hooker
11th March 1858

Quote: "I am very tired, very stomachy & hate nearly the whole world."
Charles Darwin
Letter to Thomas Huxley
10th September 1860

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

247 years ago today, Captain John Paul Jones commanded the USS Bonhomme Richard during a naval engagement, and when the opposing captain demanded his surrender, Jones allegedly replied, "Sir, I have not yet begun to fight!"

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

@metrolosangeles.bsky.social What are the chances for a Barney takeover for the 35th anniversary next year?

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

TIL the voice of LA Metro is Dean Wendt, aka the second voice of Barney the dinosaur. Now I'm gonna be waiting for a "Super-dee-duper" after every announcement

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

obsessed with these pro-union/anti-imperialist baddies in 1935

THEY FACE EXECUTION
(black-and-white newspaper photo of two Cuban women: Ziomara O'Hallaran and Conception Valdiveso de Giraud)
Victims of the Mendiet-Batista drive of terror to crush the trade union and anti-imperialist movement in Cuba, Ziomara O'Hallaran and Conception Valdiveso de Giraud, are in danger of being shot. They were members of Antonio Guiteras' left petty-bourgeois party, the leaders of which were murdered by Wall Street's puppet government last week.

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

If you're unaware of how fucked the state of libraries currently is, here's a depressing overview of this year thus far: buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

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The State of Library Cuts in 2026 So Far

The word of the year for US libraries, whether public, school, or academic, is rough.

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Reading this journal article and now I want to create character sheets for all my library instruction sessions: journals.uu.se/IJRP/article...

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View of A Scholarly Character Sheet to Frame Learning Activities and Improve Engagement

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Which Tim Curry role was your sexual awakening? I'll go first

Still of Hexxus (played by Tim Curry) from the 1992 animated film Fern Gully

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

what if we kissed at the socialist realistic kfc 👉👈

Photograph of “Solidarity” by Anatol Yafimovich Arcimovoch (also known as Anatoly Artimovich) a facade which houses a Kentucky Fried Chicken on its first floor. It is a monumental Soviet-era high-relief sculpture located in Minsk, Belarus.

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johnedwinmason @johnedwinmason.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

One more great thing about Dolly. She was a paid-up union member — American Federation of Musicians, Local 257, Nashville. And she had been for 58 years. www.afm.org/2026/08/afm-...

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AFM Statement on the Passing of Dolly Parton

Today, the entire community of professional musicians mourns the loss of an irreplaceable icon and a generous heart: Dolly Parton. While the world knows her as a global superstar and philanthropist…

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Alex Zalben @azalben.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Here's the official announcement of Parton's passing from her reps, along with the request that in lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

NASHVILLE, TN (August 25, 2026) – Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging @DollyParton or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com.

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

It is a testament to her character and legacy that the announcement of Dolly Parton's passing happened less than an hour ago and there are already millions of us online mourning her passing.

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Finally put together Stan Lee and Dan DeCarlo's 1959-1961 daily newspaper comic about small-town mailman Willie Lumpkin. It's available for free (donations appreciated!): lostdailies.gumroad.com/l/wld

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Willie Lumpkin: The Dailies

This daily gag comic about a small-town mailman ran from December 7, 1959 - May 6, 1961. The writer was Stan Lee and the artist was Dan DeCarlo.

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This!!! Between Wonder Man & Spider-Man BND, Marvel Studios has bastardized Dwayne McDuffie's creation. I can't help but feel like this wouldn't be happening if he were still alive. I hope his family's seeing some of the profits at least

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Took V to Universal Studios Hollywood for our last summer hurrah before 3rd grade & we are basically this meme

I feel like you're just here for the zipline meme but zipline is replaced by splash pad

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

LAPL's Central Library is hosting the raddest event on Saturday, August 22nd featuring @shing.bsky.social, @upandoutcomic.bsky.social, @jopi.bsky.social, & Julie Fiveash: www.lapl.org/events/trans... Can't wait to see y'all there!

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TRANSformative Comics | Los Angeles Public Library

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes is one of the best episodes of King of the Hill. It's all about showing up for the ones you love, especially the A plot of Hank supporting Peggy through menopause. If you're not watching the new seasons, you're missing out

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Law Roach commissioned LaQuan Smith to create an homage to Willi Smith's Mary Jane Watson paper doll dress for Zendaya. The dress appears in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, aka the wedding of MJ & Peter Parker; it was published 2 months after Smith's death. What a beautiful tribute😭❤️

Color photograph of fashion designer Willi Smith, seated, leaning on his right hand, with models standing on stools on either side of him.

Mary Jane Watson paper doll page from from Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21 featuring Willi Smith designed wedding dress, striped dress, and suit.

Zendaya in LaQuan Smith's homage to Willi Smith's striped dress for Mary Jane Watson in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21.

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˖˚ʚわかɞ˚˖ @skaspec.yuri.agency · 28/07/2026

cannot stop thinking about this spongebob storyboard panel

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

TIL there are 2 Harrison Ford stars 3 block apart on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: one for the modern actor & one for the silent film actor.

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Fun fact: Mary Jane Watson's wedding dress was designed by fashion designer Willi Smith (who brought streetwear to the runway). Willi even appeared posthumously in the issue (he died of AIDS-related complications two months before the book came out).

Panel from 1987 Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, written by Jim Shooter and David Michelinie, drawn by Paul Ryan.
While uptown, at the office of top fashion designer Willi Smith...
Mary Jane Watson: I'm sorry, Willi. Normally, I'd kill to be a part of a cideo shoot in the Bahama! But...
Willi Smith: I understand, Mary Jane, and I'm so happy you found "Mr. Right." Listen--

Panel from 1987 Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21, written by Jim Shooter and David Michelinie, drawn by Paul Ryan.
Willi Smith: --Expect a little surprise to arrive in the next few days, okay? After all, tradition says the bride should wear something new, hm?
Mary Jane Watson: Willi, you're an angel!
Bye-bye!

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

This 1960 Willie Lumpkin strip is the most "parents of baby boomers" comic I've ever seen

March 3, 1960 Willie Lumpkin comic strip written by Stan Lee and drawn by Dan DeCarlo:
Woman 1 (standing on the sidewalk): YOO HOO! Agnes! Come in and have a piece of pie!
Woman 2 (leaning out her window): Here's that BOOK you've been wanting to read!
Woman 3 (leaning out her front doorway): Aggie! Care to watch color T.V. with us?
Woman 4 (standing on sidewalk): My! Don't you look LOVELY, my dear!
Man (standing on sidewalk): What makes Agnes so POPULAR, Lumpy?
Willie Lumpkin (on sidewalk next to the man): The POPULATION EXPLOSION!
She just became a BABY SITTER!

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Back in April, the Frick Art Library invited me to present on how to get started researching fashion and the presentation is now up on YouTube! youtu.be/yLtNKzNTxi4?...

youtu.be

Introduction to Fashion Research

YouTube video by The Frick Collection

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

How has a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Daredevil crossover never happened?

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Today I saw a rooster wearing pants walk around on top of a truck at a stoplight

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Yesterday, I discovered 2 unprocessed issues of the counterculture fashion magazine Rags (issues 3 & 12). Rags was published for 12 issues across 1970-71 by the original Rolling Stone photographer Baron Wolman. Please enjoy some of the articles from issue 3 (issue 12 will be in the replies).

The image depicts the cover of the August 1970 issue of Rags magazine. At the center, a black-and-white photograph captures a moment of two newlyweds, a man and a woman ("earth mother"), as they move through a dense forest. The man, wearing a top hat and a formal jacket, is seen holding the woman’s hand, who is dressed in a flowing white wedding gown. Both appear to be running or walking quickly through tall grass that covers the ground beneath the trees. The background consists of tall, straight trees that fade into a misty atmosphere, contributing to a romantic and ethereal feel. The magazine's title, "Rags," is prominently displayed at the top in bold green lettering, with the month and year printed just above it. The bottom edges of the magazine show some wear, with a few creases and tears.

techniks
Donna Lawson
Wrist Computer

Pulsar is the first solid state portable wrist computer in the world. It has no hands. It has no dial. It has no moving parts. Its face is as blank as nighttime TV following the national anthem. But press a button and - magic (science magic) dots begin to appear on the wrist computer screen like the news bulletins around the tall building in Times Square.

The Pulsar is programmed to continuously compute the exact hour and minute . . . when you push the button it stays lit for 1 ½ seconds, but the wrist computer keeps its keeping time, practically forever.

If you don't want time at all, you don't press the button. The wrist computer can go for an entire day, even with a blank face. Then suddenly press the button and it's 2:30 a.m., out of nowhere.

The reason you can control time is practical, not necessarily existential. A small-energy, 3 volts battery keeps the wrist computer on for about six months without attention. Pulsar was equipped with a demand button to reduce the battery to operable size and increase its longevity. Each wrist computer is sold with an extra rechargeable battery in a box containing a built-in recharging unit. The batteries are easily switched and no accuracy is lost because inside Pulsar is a supplementary energy source that produces enough power to keep itself going during the brief battery change.

Pulsar, named after celestial objects known to emit bursts of energy at very precise frequencies, contains a quartz crystal time-base that oscillates at a frequency of 32,768 per second ... the time frequency or the manufacturer makes Pulsar accurate to within three seconds a month, and there’s more.

Resetting, if needed, can be done in a snap. Two presses on the back instantly advances the hours without disturbing the minutes or seconds. When an SST suddenly drops into zero in the morning, the other automatic advances the seconds ahead to zero while advancing the minutes.

The wrist computer has been a b…

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Added Pitbull's Fireball to our D&D Discord sound board specifically for our tiefling sorcerer

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

While shifting my 20th shelf of books today, a high school camper snuck up on me to ask for books we had set aside for them. When I jumped in surprise, a mouthful of drool fell out of me, so I'm just going to hide under a rock now tysm

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Rev Abuelite Héctor Octavio [con acento] believes in you @mexicanity.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

A massive tamalada. Everyone making food, 500 ollas tamaleras at least, 10 bands, games for the kids, the largest selection of aguas frescas ever created (world Guinness record confirmed), 100 Dr. Simis dancing in an perfect choreography

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Dr Simi Mascots Dancing

ALT: Dr Simi Mascots Dancing

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

LA Pride parade review: The crowd was so much bigger this year than last year. Revry brought out the kings of drag & I was THRILLED! Also, as a queer nonbinary person whose parents were never supportive of my identities, PFLAG makes me cry at every Pride. Plus, skateboarding gay Jesus!

Jesus with a rainbow crown and cape on a skateboard

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

V has spent most of today making Christian propaganda. ig this is one of those instances of the more you avoid something, the more likely your kids are to be interested in that thing

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

V wanted to draw with me. I went first, then V drew and labeled both. I'm getting read to filth by an 8yo, y'all.

Sharpie drawing of a flower monster stick figure labeled "noob" in a box. Outside of the box is a drawing of Dandy from Dandy's World labeled "pro" accompanied by a "twisted" Dandy.

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Kicking off Pride Month listening to Harvey Fierstein read his memoir "I Was Better Last Night"--the best audiobook ever.

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Josey helped form ALA's Black Caucus & served as its 1st president. Stanton Jones was ALA's 1st African-American president+the 1st African-American & 1st woman major American library system director. Gittings founded the NY D/o Bilitis & fought against biased federal policies against homosexuals.

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melissa capriglione @ HOODIE KICKSTARTER @mcapriglioneart.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

So not am I only short on rent and car insurance payments, i just got pulled over because apparently my tags are expired and that's $117 😭😭😭😭😭 Shop orders help a ton 😭 Mcapriglione.art

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Steph Noell (they/them) @librarianstebbs.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Keith David's star will be conveniently located near the Hollywood & Vine Metro station. If you go to the ceremony on June 4th, plan to get there no later than 10:30am b/c folks start lining up at 8am for these events & they're usually capped by an hour before it starts.

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