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A. Rivera

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Just an #academic #librarian. Avid #reader, #book #blogger, #reviewer. Student of #Tarot, oracle cards, and #cartomancy.
"Knowledge is Power. Guard it well."
Feel free to check out my blogs:
My book blog: https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/
My cartomancy and commonplace blog: https://itinerantlibrarian.wordpress.com/
My professional/librarianship/LIS blog:
https://simplelibrarian.blogspot.com/
My BookWyrm (still in progress):
https://bookwyrm.social/user/bloodravenlib
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> Most Long-Term Singles Are Actually Happy Being Single, New Study Finds https://www.vice.com/en/article/most-long-term-singles-are-actually-happy-being-single-new-study-finds/

Why wouldn't they? Hey, if heaven forbid the Better Half goes first, it's the #HermitLife for me. At end of day, IMHO, before loving anyone you need to love yourself.

#relationships #dating

VICEMost Long-Term Singles Are Actually Happy Being Single, New Study FindsResearchers followed nearly 3,000 people and found that most maintained high life satisfaction, even after spending years without a partner.
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On a side note, if you want to learn some more about Hoodoo and how it can be inclusive, I recommend the book 'Hoodoo for Everyone'

#ICYMI my #BookReview: https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2022/11/book-review-hoodoo-for-everyone.html

#books #reading #bookstodon #BlackMastodon

itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.comBook Review: Hoodoo For EveryoneSherry Shone, Hoodoo For Everyone: Modern Approaches to Magic, Conjure, Rootwork, and Liberation . Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 2022....
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In today I learned that there is a #HoodooHeritageMonth observance.

> Hoodoo Heritage Month, explained: What it is, its history and why it matters https://thegrio.com/2026/10/19/hoodoo-heritage-month-explained-what-it-is-its-history-and-why-it-matters/

#TIL #hoodoo #BlackMastodon #AfricanAmerican #RootWork #conjure

TheGrioHoodoo Heritage Month, explained: What it is, its history and why it mattersSince 2019, October has been recognized as Hoodoo Heritage Month. We break down what that means and how to celebrate it.
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> Library removes 14-year-old logo because 3 people thought it looked too gay https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/10/library-removes-14-year-old-logo-because-3-people-thought-it-looked-too-gay/

#Libraries honestly need to stop bending over for two or three disgruntled bigoted pendejos every time those #assholes get the vapors.

#LGBTQ #stupid

LGBTQ NationLibrary removes 14-year-old logo because 3 people thought it looked too gay - LGBTQ NationThe library removed the logo without public discussion after the complainants expressed concern it might imply LGBTQ+ acceptance.
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In yet another reason you should #DeleteMeta

> Meta Muse exposes users' personal and business secrets when they share conversations https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/meta-muse-exposes-users-personal-and-business-secrets-when-they-share-conversations/

BTW, "Meta Muse" sounds like the bargain version of "Metamucil" TBH.

#DeleteFacebook #DeleteInstagram #AISlop #sloperator #cogsucker #privacy #surveillance

Ars TechnicaMeta Muse exposes users' personal and business secrets when they share conversationsA single query is all that's required to find thousands of conversations listed by title.
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> Can religion help Democrats win in red states? These faith leaders hope so https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2026/10/19/can-religion-help-democrats-win-in-red-states-these-faith-leaders-hope-so

Translation: Can the #useless #RepublicanLite pander enough to US #Christians to get them to vote for them?

#religion #voting #elections

Al JazeeraCan religion help Democrats win in red states? These faith leaders hope soRoughly nine pastors, seminary students and Sunday school teachers are running as Democrats in the US midterm election.
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> As Republicans face scary midterm polls, Ted Cruz blames ‘transgender witches’ https://www.advocate.com/politics/election/ted-cruz-transgender-witches

Yea, sure Ted. Come on #TransgenderWitches, keep up the hexes and curses. 🪄 🧹 🔮 🧙🏻‍♀️

#GOP #PartyOfStupid #CancunTed #TexasFriendly #LGBTQ #transgender #witch

Advocate.comAs Republicans face scary midterm polls, Ted Cruz blames ‘transgender witches’With as many as 10 Senate races tied or within the margin of error by his own account, Cruz reached for a familiar Republican target: Americans who are trans.
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> JD Vance says he thinks Trump would endorse him if he ran for president https://abcnews.com/Politics/jd-vance-thinks-trump-endorse-ran-president/story?id=137400567

Poor sap. The #PendejoInChief is more likely to fuck it up for him, stab him in the back, so on.

#CouchFucker #CarpetbaggerVance #GOP #PartyOfStupid

ABC NewsJD Vance says he thinks Trump would endorse him if he ran for presidentVance added that he hasn't spoken to Trump about it and cautioned that Trump has sometimes let a race play out to see what happens.
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> Congress may be getting exactly the behavior its election system rewards https://federalnewsnetwork.com/congress/2026/10/congress-may-be-getting-exactly-the-behavior-its-election-system-rewards/

FTA: "And each of us, as Americans, kind of have to own it. Because they’re chasing our votes. And we need to be a little more thoughtful about how we vote."

Again, #YouGetWhatYouVoteFor, so if you keep electing #assholes more interested in staying in office and being bought by the #RealOwners, that is on the voters.

#Congress #USGovernment #fuckery #corruption #exploitation #elections #voting

federalnewsnetwork.comCongress may be getting exactly the behavior its election system rewards - Federal News NetworkMembers of Congress face very strong incentives to not do their job, which leads to this underperformance," said Kevin Kosar.
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Seems for some stupid reason, a solution looking for a problem, wordpress DOT com decided to take away the classic editor option for that shitty pain in the ass "blocks" structure they seem to go ga ga over.

Why services insist on fucking with something that works fine already is beyond me.

Even Blogger maintains the classic/wysiwyg editor because it works (for now).

#enshittification #blogging

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