Very thankful to KIRKUS for including Wander in the Best New Indie Books this month!

Full review: www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

Amazon (print) www.amazon.com/dp/B0FKBJ7VXK
Apple: books.apple.com/us/book/wand...

Fun drawings? Try my substack willywacks.substack.com

Tolkien’s Dragons and Ours Oligarchy’s Blasted Heath

Great piece by @timothysnyder.bsky.social

open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

Parenthood has a myriad of responsibilities.

Thank you @brucespringsteen.net

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

youtu.be/wWKSoxG1K7w

We need lawyers and judges in the streets along with local and state police to keep ICE in line in Maine.

I can’t keep up with the number of horrors brought on by this administration.

Just about every time.

Anyone else think the San Francisco 49ers special jersey are pretty ugly?
#NFL

About 10 inches of snow at my home in Gorham, ME.

Wander Wander offers a glimpse into the everyday magic that surrounds us, in a tale told by a wandering bear... Animated version at Apple, Print version at Amazon

Great promo video for Holly Valero’s @hollyvalero.bsky.social new children’s book Wander. Great illustrations. Follow the bear from awakening in spring through the seasons and back to hibernation.

vimeo.com/1131060469

Wander by Holly Valero - Reviewed by Kameron Brook Review: The glyphs & in-depth discussions are suitable for 9+, but the artwork is timeless, making it a book that readers can cherish for years.

Very nice review of Holly’s new children’s book, Wander! Actually suitable for all ages as it is visually beautiful!

reedsy.com/discovery/bo...

Survivors and family of victims in Lewiston mass shooting sue U.S. government 100 people impacted by Maine's deadliest mass shooting are suing the U.S. Army, Department of Defense, and the Keller Army Community Hospital for negligence and failing to prevent the killings.

wmtw.com/article/surv...

Let holding those responsible begin in Maine.

Elon Musk's controversial Grok AI lands contract with Pentagon The Department of Defense is set to begin using Musk's controversial chatbot Grok, according to a Monday announcement.

Grok for Government? 🙄

www.newsweek.com/elon-musks-c...

😂

@maddow.msnbc.com

Portland Maine out in force for No Kings demonstration.

Thank you for showing up @pingree.house.gov

Portland No Kings!

It’s called the Library of Congress. But Trump claims it’s his. The case is the latest example of efforts by the Trump administration to erase the traditional lines that separate the branches of government.

The overreach never ends.

wapo.st/4dQh5Hm

Scary example of science fiction. HAL is with us. Truly concerning.

Rep. Libby’s rhetoric spoils high school running | Letter Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, recently used my second-place finish in the 1,600-meter run, and that of my teammate in the 800-meter run, to malign Soren Stark-Chessa, the trans-identified athlete who f...

Dirigi, Maine students lead, not a bully, politically motivated politician.

www.pressherald.com?p=7455083&uu...

@maddow.msnbc.com

Trump fires longtime Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Carla Hayden has been the Librarian of Congress since 2016. She was the first woman and African American to hold the position.

Destroyer in Chief, Donald Trump fired the Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden without cause or justification. Dr. Hayden was the first black Librarian of Congress Truth has been destroyed by Trump, DOGE and a justice department that doesn’t uphold the rule if law.

www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-f...

The $200 Billion Gamble: Bill Gates’s Plan to Wind Down His Foundation

This is a very long and detailed article but worth reading so sharing. Libraries benefited from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in the early 2000’s but then the focus turned to health.

www.nytimes.com/2025/05/08/m...

Love, love, love this!

Libraries are literally the heart of our democracy.

😂😂

I so love her animal expressions.
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I so love this!

Take Action To Save Federal Funding for Libraries! Trump is attempting to destroy federal funding for libraries. We need you to take action today! That's why we made it easy to contact your reps, sign petitions, and learn about the Institute of Museum...

Trump is attempting to destroy federal funding for libraries.

action.everylibrary.org/saveimls2025 via @everylibrary.bsky.social

Maine State Library lays off 13 workers, will restructure after losing federal funds The library last received funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services on March 24 and has not gotten any updates on when — or whether — payments may resume.

This will have unimaginable impact on Maine citizens and Maine public libraries! Call your federal and state representatives to demand federal and state funding!

www.pressherald.com/2025/04/09/s...