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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I just discovered that the Brooklyn Public Library will allow Libby users to keep copies of magazines (including Cooks Illustrated, which I have been debating whether I should renew my subscription to) in their account. I am delighted. Support public libraries!

A screenshot of the Libby app showing the most recent Cook's Illustrated with the question, "Would you like to keep this issue?" And the following options:
Yes, and notify me for every new issue
Yes, for seven days only
Not this time

At the bottom, there is a link allowing patrons to browse more issues.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

They look like they're besties with those birds that look like they're attending the funeral of their 5th consecutive wealthy husband.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Drop your crime fighting Catholics:

A still shot from Marvel's Daredevil of Matt Murdock sitting on a bench next to a Catholic priest in front of a church.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Post something random, or you will have an awful April...

Docking mechanism for an East River NYC ferry.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

This might be the late 70s, but it's close enough.

The illustrated dust jacket of The Book of Morgaine by C J Cherryh. It shows a young woman with white hair, wearing a cape, a stylized armored chest plate and sword, leather pants, and boots, riding a gray horse through a misty stone portal. The mist is colored in a way that implies she and the horse have traveled magically through space/time.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Happy birthday from Moxie, who wishes you as much joy as this catnip toy brought her.

A calico cat curled up around a catnip-filled stuffy, blitzed out of her mind.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Cupcake is here for you in your time of need.

An extremely chonky black and white cat curled up inside a wreath made of pompoms laying on a table covered by a striped tablecloth.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Spraying nazi-b-gone isn't working. Perhaps the active ingredient is ineffective.

WWII era colored charcoal image of a strong young man in work clothes carrying a lunchbox in one hand and punching a time clock with the other. Behind him, his shadow is punching a caracature of Hitler instead of the time clock. Above both in a large red font are the words, KEEP PUNCHING...

From the Office for Emergency Management. War Production Board, c. 1942-3. National Archives and Records Administration (US)

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

See an old cartoon, quote with an old cartoon

The pinball countdown animation from Seasme Street.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

The last day of the decaf Adagio Tea advent calendar is rooibos nutcracker. Smells and tastes warm, like the lovechild of caramel and hazelnut. A great way to finish off this calendar.

Blue and purple handmade pottery mug with a tea strainer hanging from the rim and a packet of rooibos nutcracker propped against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Day 23 of the decaf Adagio Tea advent calendar is white chocolate peppermint. I dislike white chocolate, but this tea is heavy on the peppermint, and the base is rooibos, so it seems fine? I added a splash of milk. It's sweeter than plain peppermint, but not chocolatey to me.

A blue and white floral mug with the chain of a tea strainer wrapped around the handle and a packet of white chocolate peppermint propped against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Day 22 of the decaf Adagio Tea advent calendar is always nuts. It smells sweet, like nuts, vanilla, and caramel when first opened. There are apple pieces and cacao nibs. I got distracted and added milk which I didn't mean to do, and it would've been better without it. Another nice dessert tea.

Purple and blue handmade pottery mug with a tea strainer hanging from the rim and a packet of always nuts tea propped up against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Day 21 of the decaf Adagio Tea advent calendar is decaf chocolate truffle. I started drinking tea when I was trying to cut down on caffeine and coffee, so I love a robust tea like this. The chocolate works for me, and it would be a nice dessert tea. Yum.

Blue and white floral mug with a basket-style tea strainer hanging from the rim and a packet of decaf chocolate truffle propped up against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Day 10 of the decaf Adagio Tea advent calendar is foxtrot! It's a rooibos, chamomile, mint blend. I think it needed a splash of milk, but I drank it without. A nice way to end the day.

A small mug with a blue and white floral background and a stylized bright orange fox on the front. A packet of foxtrot tea is propped against the handle.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Day 19 of the decaf Adagio Tea advent calendar is yultide toddy. Smells super fruity as soon as the packet is opened and I see apples and roiboos are the first ingredients. The taste is just as fruity, quite sweet on its own. I enjoyed it. It's called yultide toddy, but I bet it would be nice iced.

An ocean blue mug with a tea strainer chain wrapped around the handle and an open packet of yuletide toddy propped against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Day 17 of the decaf Adagio Tea advent calendar is daydream. The first ingredient listed is orange, so I, an orange-flavored food disliker, was apprehensive. But the first flavor in your mouth is mint. It's a little sweet, fruity, minty. It said steep 5-10 mins, I did 10. I love it.

A blue and white floral mug with a tea strainer hanging from the rim and an open packet of daydream tea propped up against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Day 16 of the decaf Adagio Tea advent calendar is Almond Cardamom Cake. This sounds delicious to me as a cake, since I adore cardamom. I added a splash of half & half and it's good. I think I needed to steep it longer. It said 5 minutes, but maybe it could have used more time.

A purple and blue handmade pottery mug with a tea strainer chain hanging from the handle and an open packet of Almond Cardamom Cake tea propped up against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Day 15 of the decaf Adagio Tea advent calendar is lemongrass ginger, a combo I love. This is a nicely lemony, gingery version. I steeped it to the long end of the range and it's good and bold. The whole kitchen smells of lemon.

A purple and blue handmade pottery mug with a tea strainer hanging on the rim and a packet of lemongrass ginger tea propped up against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

You can tell I'm out of practice braiding loaves. That was the last batch of cookies so that poor star's a little dinged up, but everything smells and tastes great, so I'm calling it a win. Oh look, another book to read, since I finished the first one. #tinybitsofjoy

A load of braided challah ready to go in the oven. The left side is not as smooth, even and pretty as the right, but oh well.

7 star shaped brown sugar sugar cookies on a baking sheet. The largest has a dented point, but otherwise looks tasty.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Day 14 of the decaf Adagio Tea Advent calendar is honeybush blueberry pancake. As soon as the packet is opened, it smells strongly of blueberries and maple. If you like blueberries and maple, it's enjoyable, but I wouldn't buy it on its own.

A white mug with a blue floral pattern has a tea strainer hanging from the handle and a packet of honeybush blueberry pancake tea propped up against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Day 12 of the decaf Adagio Tea advent calendar is golden turmeric chai. I usually love chai. I have had turmeric chairs I enjoyed, but this one seemed not golden enough? Maybe it was the purple mug. It also wasn't as strongly flavored as I expected. Not bad, but it didn't wow me.

Purple and blue handmade pottery mug with a tea strainer next to it and a packet of golden turmeric chai propped against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Day 11 of the decaf Adagio Tea advent calendar is elderberry wine! More subtle aroma this time, but the color is lovely. Very fruity and floral. I added a smidgen of honey and I like it very much.

Blue and purple handmade pottery mug with a tea strainer chain wrapped around the handle and a festive packet of elderberry wine tea propped up against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Day 10 of the Adagio Tea decaf Advent calendar. Rooibos pecan turtle! I added half and half.There has yet to be a tea in this calendar that didn't have a super potent aroma, and this reminded me of the best butter pecan ice creams. I could smell, but not taste the chocolate. Maybe understeeped?

A blue mug with a tea strainer hanging on the rim and a packet of rooibos pecan turtle propped against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Day 9 of the decaf Adagio Tea advent calendar is strawberry banana split. It smells very sweet and very fruity. Almost like candy. My expectations were very low for this one. It is not as sweet as it smells, but it was still not my favorite.

Blue and purple handmade pottery mug with a basket tea strainer perched on the rim and an open packet of strawberry banana split tea propped up against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Yes, this calendar is. They offer one that's all teabags, but it doesn't seem to come in decaf, which is what I wanted.

A screenshot of the Adagio Tea 2024 advent calendar options: loose tea, teabags, decaf tea.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Day 8 of the decaf Adagio Tea advent calendar is lavender lemon. Once again, a terrific aroma as soon as the packet is opened. This has a longer recommended steep time, but I forgot to set a timer and left it way too long. It was delicious despite that, sweet, lemony, and floral.

Purple and blue handmade pottery mug with a lavender lemon tea packet propped against it. There's a small stainless steel tea infuser next to it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Day 7 of the Adagio Tea decaf Advent calendar! Chicoriccino! I added milk, and it's good. Wish the cocoa nibs flavor was stronger, but I love chocolate flavor in teas.

Blue and white floral mug with a festive packet of chicoriccino tea propped against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Day 6 of the decaf Adagio Tea calendar is moringa mint twist. The peppermint scent is strong as soon as the packet is opened. I liked the flavor a lot. It would probably be just as good iced. It's caffeine-free, so it's the kind of tea I could sip all day long.

A moringa mint twist tea packet propped up against a blue and white mug with a tea strainer hanging in it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Day 5 of Adagio decaf tea calendar is honeybunch pumpkin chai. A nice but not overly strong aroma. I think I understeeped it because it was not as strong as I expected, though the color was quite dark. Pretty tasty, though.

A blue and white mug with a floral pattern has a packet of honeybunch pumkpin chai propped against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Day 4 of decaf Adagio Tea advent calendar! This hazelnut cinnamon creme smelled absolutely delicious as soon as I opened the packet. I don't know if it's because it's decaf black tea rather than a caffeine-free variety, but the flavor is nowhere near as full as the aroma. A bit of a let-down.

A large white mug with a blue floral pattern has an open packet of decaf hazelnut cinnamon creme tea propped up against it, and a basket-style tea strainer hanging on the rim.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Day 3 of my Adagio Tea decaf Advent calendar is green rooibos citron. I didn't even know green rooibos existed. I love anything lemon, and I love mangoes (though I'm now somewhat allergic to them). I don't usually enjoy orange flavored things other than oranges. It smells amazing, tastes quite good.

A photo of a small blue and white mug with a bright orange fox on the side. There is a small packet of green rooibos citron tea with a festive gingerbread house label propped against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Day 2 of the Adagio tea Advent calendar is pomegranate grove. Fruity and a little astringent. I added a drop of honey and I am really enjoying it, even though I don't usually care for fruitier teas.

A purple and blue handmade pottery mug of tea. An open, empty pomegranate grove tea packet is leaning against the mug.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Day 1 of the Adagio Teas decaf Advent calendar. It smells divine.

Opened Advent calendar showing all the little numbered perforated doors. In the center there's a silhouette of a stylized reindeer with some numbered ornaments hanging from its antlers. A packet of tea big enough for 1 cup is propped in front.

A purple and blue handmade pottery mug is on a countertop with a single festive-looking packet of rooibos vanilla chai propped against it.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Show me a picture on your phone that has your energy that isn't a selfie

The 1960's cartoon Spider-Man and Applejack from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic are side by side leaning over the roof of a brick building to see what is below. The text reads: do you see this shit applejack

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

A bunch of picture books by Helen Yoon, ostensibly for my classroom (they're for me. They're always for me, I just also read them to my students). Look at that art!

The cover of a Off-Limits, a picture book by Helen Yoon. It shows a desk with office supplies, including scissors, and a preschooler with messy hair and a look of concentration reaching delicately up to touch the forbidden supplies.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 02/11/2024

Terrible photo of my awesome sticker for early voting.

A lopsided close-up on a red circular sticker. The text reads "The Bronx VOTES EARLY " with a graphic of the decorative wrought iron gates from the Bronx Zoo in the center.

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 30/10/2024

Cupcake wore herself out with the catnip birds.

A chonky black and white cat napping on several catnip toys inside a cave-like cardboard box

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Saltypepper @saltypepper.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

On Halloween, 1936, FDR gave a speech at Madison Square Garden. He doubled down on the New Deal, reminding people about where they were 4 years earlier, and fighting corporate interests. Listen to it or read the transcript. I'd like to see progressives with this 🔥. millercenter.org/the-presiden...

Screen shot from a section of transcript of an FDR speech 10/31/1936: Nine mad years of mirage and 3 long years of despair! Powerful influences strive today to restore that kind of government with its doctrine that that Government is best which is most indifferent.

For nearly 4 years you have had an Administation which instead of twirling its thumbs has rolled up its sleeves. We will keep our sleeves rolled up.

We had to struggle with the old enemies of peace-- business and financial monopoly, speculation, reckless banking, class antagonism, sectionalism, war profiteering.

They had begun to consider the Government of the United States as a mere appendage to their own affairs. We know now that Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob.

Never before in all our history have these forces been so united against one candidate as they stand today. They are unanimous in their hate for me-- and I welcome their hatred.

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