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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 04/10/2026

There is something in this screenshot that makes many people nervous.

Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 02/10/2026

It seems like a no brainer how libraries acquire books: a book is published & bam! It's available for check-out. The truth is that there is a lot in the decision process. Want a deeper dive? Meet me on Zoom on October 17 at 10 a.m. EST! Register your spot now! 👉 bit.ly/4yZPHji #WriterSky

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 30/09/2026

(NGI Advert) Admire my artistry creating reels! No, seriously, admire it! This week we're talking abt the reasons bookstores won't acquire your books. Want a deeper dive? Join me Oct 17 on Zoom to learn more on getting your books in bookstores & libraries. Register here 👉 bit.ly/4yZPHji #WriterSky

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 30/09/2026

Seen buzzing about Tweet's ToS & AI, I investigated and under section 5. Your Content; they have 2 paragraphs dedicated to Tweet's use of AI on your content. I have 2 tweets over there. I'll probably not use Tweet again unless they change their ToS (unlikely). This is why we can't have nice things.

Text highlights in blue says Artificial Intelligence and Automated Systems. Tweet may use artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other automated systems to analyze User Content that you make publicly available through the Service and related information. We may use these systems to operate, protect, and improve the Service; detect spam, fraud, manipulation, and violations of the Policies; assess the apparent authenticity, accuracy, reliability, context, or source of User Content that you make publicly available through the Service; and determine whether content should be labeled, restricted, reduced in visibility, referred for human review, or removed.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 29/09/2026

Get answers to over 50 questions covering everything you need to know about Libby and Hoopla, ISBNs, how to handle different library branches, and more in my workshop "Circulate! Getting Your Books into Bookstores & Libraries" happening on October 17 on Zoom! Register here 👉 bit.ly/4yZPHji

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 28/09/2026

Did this carousel whet your appetite ? Good! Learn about pricing structures, book formats, distribution, and more in my workshop "Circulate! Getting Your Books into Bookstores & Libraries" happening on October 17 on Zoom! Save $5 if you register before October 1! Register here 👉 bit.ly/4yZPHji

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 27/09/2026

In which Lisa regales us with her concert hopping (Billy Idol! Peter Hook & The Light!), future tattoos, and an obnoxious list of what she's read this year. There are also quite a few playlists and pictures. More at 👉🏻 amostunreliablenarrator.substack.com/p/amun-issue...

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 19/09/2026

Trying to get my lazy pug to get me my edibles. This is her response.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 12/09/2026

If the last month is any indication, I have a lust for 70 year old men in leather who also throw their worn t-shirts into the crowd. (Which I would have never washed and sniffed until I died.)

Billy Idol standing on the stage wearing leather jacket and pants

Stage for Billy Idol with a giant text of “Billy Idol” in the background.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 12/09/2026

I am OBSESSED. I am divorcing Mr Lisa (again) and shacking up with Billy Fucking Idol. That man is sexy as fuck.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 11/09/2026

It's that time of year again where I shill to raise money for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention in memory of my most cherished friend, Brendan McAdams. Brendan killed himself on 1/10/2025. The selfish bastard. To donate: FB: bit.ly/4cHOncd Direct: bit.ly/4hmRBoc

A tall chubby male with long red hair and red beard. In his right hand he is holding a drink. His left hand is a thumbs up. He is standing in front of a long table with white table cloth. The background is of a brick wall.

Pasty white forearm of a female with several tattoos. The top tattoo has an intricate compass with the words "Never Be Lost" below it. Below the compass tattoo is a tattoo of the caffeine molecule. Below that is a semicolon to represent the semicolon project. All the tattoos are black ink.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 07/09/2026

I had my hair braided when we got at the Ren Faire b/c it’s hot as hades. She put on so much product my scalp itches but my hair looks cute.

A woman with dark hair has intricate braids

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 07/09/2026

I had my hair braided when we got at the Ren Faire b/c it’s hot as hades. She put on so much product my scalp itches but my hair looks cute.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 02/09/2026

Here is the setlist from last night!

Set list from the Peter Hook & The Light sow in Royal Oak.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 31/08/2026

Yeah, yeah, Google Maps (do no evil my ass) renamed Lake Ontario but Mapquest (still exists omg) DID NOT! They know what's up!

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 28/08/2026

I had “obstinate headstrong girl” tattooed on my right wrist WITHOUT the comma between “obstinate” and “headstrong” which has been driving me crazy. No more! Got it fixed today!

White person's right arm laying on a tattoo table. The image is from forerm to wrist with "obstinate headstrong" tattooed on tol of the wrist.

White person's right arm laying on a tattoo table. The image is from forerm to wrist with "obstinate headstrong" tattooed on tol of the wrist, however, a comma is now between "obstinate" and "headstrong"

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 26/08/2026

Alright basic bitches! Get your cardigans, leggings, Uggs, and cozy scarves out! It’s officially fall. 🍁

Sandwich board for Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 12/08/2026

I am at a convert (Stray Cats!) and the venue is all seating. The crowd has gotten up and danced and then sat their asses down. But we have asshats at the stage still dancing while every one sits which means these yahoos are blocking other’s line of sight. I hate you. Go jump in a lake!

Group of people at concert, standing. Three musicians are on stage. The words “Stray Cats” is in neon behind the band.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 07/08/2026

Mr. Lisa and I both work remotely and we tend to wander into the kitchen at the same time for snacks or meals. We gossip like co-workers around a watercooler, mainly about Thursday the Pug because she is our lord and savior.

A man is laying on a grey couch. He is wearing a blue shirt and grey cardigan. His head is on a beige pillow. A pug is laying on top of the man.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 01/08/2026

FOR FUCK SAKE'S LIBRARIANS! The below image was NOT created by ALA! It was created, using ChatGPT, by people who run The AI School Librarians Substack. They pulled the info from ALA's guidance paper. How in thee fuck can we teach people AI literacy when you can't even do your own damned research?

Terribly written ChatGPT authored image on how to use AI in schools.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 29/07/2026

It's that time to raise money for AFSP. My dearest Brendan killed himself in Jan 2025. I have a 6'2" ginger shaped hole in my heart. If you would be so inclined to donate a few bucks, I would appreciate it; in the words of Bartles & Jaymes, thank you for your support. Donation links incoming. 1/3

Starry background. A red headed man is wearing a unicorn hate. He has a beard and is wearing glasses. Below his face it says, "Brendan McAdams September 21, 1979 to January 10, 2025" in white text.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 27/07/2026

Living (trying) an ethical life, supporting Democratic Socialists of America, and Spain wins the world cup! 🇪🇸 ⚽ amostunreliablenarrator.substack.com/p/amun-issue...

Blurred black background. The flag of Palestine before the words, in white text, "A Most Unreliable Narrator Issue #233 Living With Your Conscience" then an emoji of a rabbit. After the rabbit ti says, in white text, (Also, Viva La Vida) with the emoji of the flag of Spain right after.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 26/07/2026

This is the slide for my workshop!

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 26/07/2026

In addition to Charlize Theron, Alexander Skarsgård is an automatic pass. (And, Mr. Lisa and I would probably fight for Mr. Skarsgård.) 😍

Alexander Skarsgård is a tall Swedish blonde man. He is shown here standing and naked from the waist up as he is playing the character Murderbot. He has probes sticking out of him. Don't worry, the probes are props.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 01/07/2026

I'm up in N. MI and a quick storm came through. Didn't think much until I took Thursday for her walk and saw this! I'm standing at the foot of my driveway. Thankfully, I'm not affected and I can still get out of the neighborhood. Road commission crew will come out to chop up.

A fallen tree that has blocked the entrance to a street.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 07/06/2026

Enjoying this amazingly beautiful day doing NGI work outside.

A chair is in front of of a table and both ate sitting on gravel outside. On the table is a laptop, glass of something to drink, and a notebook.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 17/05/2026

The V of Humans is the V of Pentacles in the Good Omens Tarot. There is A LOT going on in my world and the current priority I have laid out: is it the right hierarchy or do I need to re-think? The short answer: Life is rough. I deserve happiness, safety, and comfort. Keep going.

An illustration. In the foreground, the couple is huddling under a blanket. An oil lap is in front of them. Behind them are several people leaning against walls or sitting on stairs. At the top is the number V and at the bottom it says V of Humans (which is the Good Omens Tarot version of V of Pentacles)

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 28/03/2026

Today’s drink is an amaretto sour. (Mr Lisa just came up and said, “Big surprise, you’re at the bar.” One of life’s greatest pleasure is reading with a tasty drink at the bar.)

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 16/03/2026

Thursday the pug looking pleased with herself with Mr Lisa enraptured with Naked and Afraid on the telly.

Fawn pug laying on a gray couch. Behind her is a man in his 40s wearing a blue grey cardigan, grey tshirt, and grey sweatpants. He’s holding a beige pillow on his lap

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 13/03/2026

#Snowmegeddon part 1 lasted from this morning starting around midnight and ending about noon. We got about 6-8". Snowmeggedon part 2 project is below. We have all the trappings to be safe and warm but honestly? I'm over winter.

Dark grey background. A strip of dark color is in the middle. Inside the strip it says, "17 1/2" @ MI" in white text. Below that line it says, "Sunday, March 15."

Should note I AM NOT A FAN OF THIS PREDICTION!

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 10/03/2026

In #GoodOmensTarot, Demons represent Swords. II of Swords upright indicates that I have a difficult decision to make and this is not wrong! I'm doing an experiment right now and the results are inconclusive until the end of the experiment in a few days, then I can make a logical decision. #TarotSky

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 09/03/2026

Today's card is Ace of Humans (Pentacles) signifying abundance, opportunities, and manifestation. What's interesting abt this card is that I pulled it AFTER I worked and released an NGI ad campaign and promoting NGI on a business podcast. Let's see if any of this actually manifests. #TarotSky

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 05/03/2026

in Good Omens Tarot, Vessels is Cups, so this is the V of Cups. It means I am stuck or have disappointment. At first read, this seems like a negative card but I disagree. Clearly something isn't working right in what I'm doing now for that thing so there is a way through. #TarotSky

Good Omens tarot card. FIve of Vessels (or Cups). An illustrated man with a pensive look on his face is staring at a laptop. There are several tea cups around him. Behind him are two large windows. Another illustrated man sits in front of one of the windows.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 02/03/2026

Are you clearing your browser cache regularly or keeping your software up to date? If not, why not? Keeping on top of your digital hygiene keeps all your accounts and devices happy. Check out this 14 item checklist on what to do on a weekly basis ➡ nerdgirl.net/to-dos/weekl....

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 27/02/2026

✈️ In Issue #33 of Nerd Girl Presents 🛳️ : NGI Presents is on hiatus until April 17 and in The Blog of NGI, the first in a series on starting a business has dropped. Read more at sh1.sendinblue.com/afqhqchh8lpf... and subscribe at forms.gle/mR7iWDD4XDxB...

A grey and white cat (Ivy) sits next to a very happy black Pomeranian (Hunter). They are laying on a grey blanket.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 27/02/2026

Happy Bridgerton S4 Part 2 Day to those who celebrate!

A Regency era man is leaning over to kiss to Regancy woman wearing a maids' outfit.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 22/02/2026

A Most Unreliable Narrator is going on hiatus until April 19! Read more about what I'll be doing at 👉🏻https://open.substack.com/pub/amostunreliablenarrator/p/amun-issue-230-5-lisa-is-on-vacation

Black background. There is a boat emoji and after that in white text, A most unreliable narrator issue #230.5 A Minor Disturbance in the force. After the text is an airplane emjoi.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 15/02/2026

This is "Judith Slaying Holofernes" (1620) by Artemisia Gentileschi. Whenever I get my ire up against the male species, this image gets plastered all over my digital world. Wallpaper, social media, etc. But, even over 500 years later, her work gets confused with Caravaggio and is misattributed.

Painting of Judith Slaying Holofernes by Artemisia Gentileschi.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 19/01/2026

Mulling at Bluesky how much I hate how Bluesky handles backups, which launched me into writing on women in technology. 👉 nerdgirl.net/general/wome.... Next week, I'll pick up on this thread by discussing how we're doing a huge disservice to the youth by not discussing the internet's history.

Black background. Multiple pink less than signs pointing to the right and pointing up. In pick text it says, "Women" and below it in white text, "In tech." Below the text is a black/white outline of a monitor and keyboard.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 17/01/2026

Found in the wild: Haunted writing desk and chair for sale!

Half the image is of a wooden writing chair in front of a wooden writing desk. To the right of is a description of the chair and desk with the title, "Vintage solid wood writing desk & chair - haunted."

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 17/01/2026

Here is the upcoming snow forecast with temps.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 17/01/2026

It's been snowing all day and I just checked the forecast: another 12" from now until Monday evening. Good thing Mr. Lisa and I do not have to be anywhere until Monday morning. (We've gotten 65" this season as of this past Thursday (not the pug).)

A man is laying on a grey couch. He's wearing grey sweater, grey blue sweat pants, and plaid slippers. A pug is laying behind the man with her chin on his knee.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 11/01/2026

Today marks 366 days since Brendan killed himself so I wrote a dissertation on the last year without him. 👉https://open.substack.com/pub/amostunreliablenarrator/p/amun-issue-229-366-days-later #SuicidePrevention #YouMatter #SuicideAwareness #StopSuicide

A tall male redhead with shoulder length hair and a beard is wearing a blue t-shirt. In one hand he is holding a drink and in the other, he is doing a thumbs up. There is a brick wall behind him.

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 01/01/2026

It's January 1 which means it's Public Domain Day! Over at The Blog of Nerd Girl Industries, I give a brief history of PDD, examples of what's in the PDD, links to Duke's partial lists of what's in the PDD< and of course, RESROUCES! 👉 nerdgirl.net/general/janu...

The back ground is light green with peach and dark green polka dots. A green circle is in the middle of the image and extends nearly to the sides of the square. The peach text says, "It's Public Domain Day!"

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 30/12/2025

I have 9 images but looks like Bluesky only takes 4? Anyway, some stats from Goodreads for my reading in 2026. 133/100 so far and on track to finish one more before tomorrow night. I wrote a dissertation over on IG about my reading plans for 2026, so, what are YOUR reading plans for 2026? #Booksky

Light pink background. A read shape at the forefront that says "Your top genres: Romance, children's books, fantasy" At the top it says "this year, love stories stole your heart."

Light green background. Various cut outs of bookmarks pepper the left hand of the image. At the top it says, "Reading challenge 126/100 books read (so far)"

Medium yellow background with large light yellow stars. In black text it says, "You ifnished 4 books nominaed for the 20205 Goodreads Choice Awards" and below that are book covers for Deep End by Ali Hazelwood, Accomplice to the Villian by Hannah Nicole Mehrer, Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry, and Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez. Below the covers, in black text, it says "Well read and on trend."

Light grey background. Numerous bookcovers are framed. Above the bookcovers it says "Your 5-star gallery. Some of your favorite reads!"

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Lisa Rabey @pookiebear.net · 29/12/2025

Mr. Lisa estimates we got about 6” between midnight and 8 am with another 4” today. The snow was up to Thursday’s chin so he created an area for her to do her thing. Don’t know how Mr Lisa figured out or read a leaf blower rocks socks in the winter but here we are!

Mr Lisa using a leaf blower to remove snow from a MINI Cooper.

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