Author Ursula Kroeber Le Guin was born on October 21, 1929. A famous sci-fi author, she wrote more than 20 novels and 100+ short stories, along with poetry, children’s books, translations, and criticism. She won eight Hugo Awards and six … Continue reading Ursula K. Le Guin Day Thread
Header image by Tyler Feder. Hello and welcome to the weekly thread for Disabled Avocados! If you are not disabled, we ask that you just lurk & upvote. The other rules: –If you consider yourself disabled, you are welcome. Temporarily … Continue reading Disabled People’s Discussion (10/19)
Header image by Tyler Feder. Hello and welcome to the weekly thread for Disabled Avocados! If you are not disabled, we ask that you just lurk & upvote. The other rules: –If you consider yourself disabled, you are welcome. Temporarily … Continue reading Disabled People’s Discussion (10/12)
Fittingly enough, Goosebumps author R.L. Stine was born in the spoooookiest month, October. In fact, today is his 80th birthday! According to Wikipedia, over 400 million Goosebumps books have been sold. In 2015, a movie based on the books was … Continue reading Goosebumps Night Thread
The American Library Association (ALA) has declared today, October 7, 2023, to be “Let Freedom Read” day. As you may know, U.S. public and school libraries have been experiencing an increased level of Book Challenges and Book Bannings. Let Freedom … Continue reading Let Freedom Read Day Thread
Header image by Tyler Feder. Hello and welcome to the weekly thread for Disabled Avocados! If you are not disabled, we ask that you just lurk & upvote. The other rules: –If you consider yourself disabled, you are welcome. Temporarily … Continue reading Disabled People’s Discussion (10/5)
Elizabeth Gaskell was an English author. She was born on September 29, 1810. If you enjoy British period pieces (as I do), you may have seen the following adaptations of her works: Born in London, she married a Unitarian minister … Continue reading Elizabeth Gaskell Night Thread
Header image by Tyler Feder. Hello and welcome to the weekly thread for Disabled Avocados! If you are not disabled, we ask that you just lurk & upvote. The other rules: –If you consider yourself disabled, you are welcome. Temporarily … Continue reading Disabled People’s Discussion (9/28)
No goo feasting! Just posting! Continue reading Emergency 9-22 Day Thread
Header image by Tyler Feder. Hello and welcome to the weekly thread for Disabled Avocados! If you are not disabled, we ask that you just lurk & upvote. The other rules: –If you consider yourself disabled, you are welcome. Temporarily … Continue reading Disabled People’s Discussion (9/21)
Header image by Tyler Feder. Hello and welcome to the weekly thread for Disabled Avocados! If you are not disabled, we ask that you just lurk & upvote. The other rules: –If you consider yourself disabled, you are welcome. Temporarily … Continue reading Disabled People’s Discussion
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Ariana DeBose was born on this day in 1991. She is a stage and screen actress who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Anita in the 2021 West Side Story. She also appeared as Alyssa … Continue reading Ariana DeBose Night Thread
I thought I would set up a weekly thread for disabled people to discuss our trials, triumphs, and just generally what we’re dealing with. Up front, I want to say that if you consider yourself disabled, you are welcome in … Continue reading Disabled People Discussion: Brainstorming
Writer, producer, and director Rob Thomas was born on August 15, 1965. He created the TV shows Veronica Mars, iZombie, and Party Down. He also wrote several novels. He is NOT to be confused with the lead singer of Matchbox … Continue reading The Other Rob Thomas Night Thread
Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q is a chain of restaurants with locations in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Arizona. There is one in my hometown and one in the town where I live now. They also have one of the top Commercial … Continue reading Hog Wild Night Thread
Elwyn Brooks White was born on July 11, 1899. He wrote the Children’s books Stuart Little (1945) and Charlotte’s Web (1952). In 1970, he won the Children’s Literature Legacy Award, which recognizes “an author or illustrator whose books, published in … Continue reading E.B. White Night Thread
Maurice Sendak was born on June 10, 1928. His book Where The Wild Things Are won the 1964 Caldecott Award, awarded annually “to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.” The New York Times obituary for … Continue reading Maurice Sendak Day Thread
Cole Porter was born on this day in 1891. He was a songwriter who wrote both music and lyrics for Broadway shows. He considered his “perfect shows” to be Anything Goes and Kiss Me Kate. Additionally, he wrote songs for … Continue reading Cole Porter Night Thread
Lorraine Hansberry was born on May 19, 1930. Info on her courtesy Wikipedia. Hansberry was the first Black female author to have a play performed on Broadway. Her best known work, the play A Raisin in the Sun, highlights the lives … Continue reading Lorraine Hansberry Night Thread
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