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John Helling

@readmorethings.bsky.social

149 followers 148 following 186 posts

I'm a librarian. I think you should read more things. All of these opinions are mine and not (necessarily) anyone else's.

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John Helling @readmorethings.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

@audacityofdespair.bsky.social I’m doing a rewatch of The Wire inspired by @jamellebouie.net. I’ve always wondered - were the swords in Stringer’s home upside-down on purpose? I’ve always wondered if they were some kind of visual metaphor for how he was ambitious but ultimately out of his depth

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John Helling @readmorethings.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

The kids are alright mirrorindy.org/hundreds-of-...

A photo of a group protesting ICE features a sign that reads "MY NECK, MY BACK I.C.E. CAN LICK MY..."

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John Helling @readmorethings.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Here's my uncle, who died on this day in 1989. I was in first grade and my parents didn't tell me what he died from because they were concerned I'd be bullied at school.

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John Helling @readmorethings.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

I guess if I had to choose one I'd say I'm feeling pretty Male about it

A screenshot of various prompted responses to the question "How would you rate your confidence in interview settings" includes an option that simply reads "Male"

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John Helling @readmorethings.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

This has to be high in the running for most confusing headline ever written:

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John Helling @readmorethings.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

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