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What the fuck I love this

this was the best joke of the whole show tbh

Everything I Have To Tell You About Love by Neil Gaiman

I wrote this to read at my friends Sxip and Coco’s wedding, a little over a year ago. I love that it’s now flown out into the world. And Chris drawing things is such a delight.

Jeff Goldblum reads thirst tweets

ok yes I see what you’re doing but why

maximum CRONCH

The Floral Art Of Studio Ghibli

1 second of every episode of always sunny in philadelphia summing up how utterly, utterly fucked up it is. beautiful.

#i feel like i’m watching a million car crashes all at once

you know that thing where you scrunch up your arms and it looks like you have only hands well this one time when i was little i kept it up for 3 days no matter where i was

one time i also pissed off my entire family for 3 days

the last picture i cANT BREATHE

The polar bear in Copenhagen Zoo gets a cow head about once a week.

Me: Awwwwwww, they’re playing together! 

Me: Huh. I hope he doesn’t eat that poor cow. 

Me: …

FUCK

The Force is with me.

It continues

this dude’s been floored by technology for 20 years, sign me up for that kind of enthusiasm

is there a conspiracy theory about this guy yet

If an otter can hold a rock it can hold a gun

i love seeing girls close ranks when their fella is cheating, instead of defending him and attacking the other girls. like seriously. it warms my cold, cold heart so much. 

i need the rest of this story, where did you put the body

“Has the library outlived its usefulness in the age of Internet?”

“How do libraries stay relevant in the age of Google?”

“Do we still need libraries?”

“What can libraries offer that Google can’t?”

Brooklyn Library is going through it rn

I’m on my library’s Teen Advisory Board (TAB for short). Lets talk about what libraries do and why they are important af:

- Encourage literacy in children. My library and most other libraries have huge sections entirely for children as well as a ton of programs to encourage children to use the library. I would probably not have the same love for reading that I do today, if not for the amazing library near my house.

-Builds communities. My library and most other libraries will frequently sponsor community events to bring people together and make their city a more friendly place. Some of the things my library does it: organise a marathon; participate in parades; two used book sales each year; host local documentary showings; etc.

-free books and resources for anyone to use. I can read any book I want for free!!!! It’s awesome. And anyone can do it.

-seriously, I see homeless people at my library all the time reading books, and enjoying the free resources. Without the library, they would not have access to those books.

-awesome study spot. Seriously, great. As someone who lives with a very large, loud, busy family, the library is awesome for providing a productive peaceful place to study and get away from my hectic house.

-Librarians. are. the. greatest. Really, these people are so nice, and cute, and so hard-working, and I just love and want to be friends with them all, because they are awesome. 

-What are you gonna do when you need help with your English paper, and the internet isn’t working? Google it?

@bklynlibrary, you were the one who started the post, do you have anything to add to this?

Spot on points! We’d like to add that the library is more than just books and literacy! We offer programs and resources for:

So yeah, the library is pretty bad ass.

Here are a few other things libraries around the world can offer:

* 3D printing services.

* Internet access - it’s not just for research these days, it’s for applying to jobs. Yes, even fast food jobs.

* Cake molds and cookie cutters.

* Energy meters so you can work out how much juice various appliances use.

* Scientific equipment - for that science fair. Another library has telescopes, and works with the local astronomy club to teach people how to use them.

* Gardening tools and even heirloom seeds (you return what you didn’t use).

* Toys and dolls.

* Artwork that you can borrow to keep in your home for a bit.

* Audio production studios.

* Fully equipped maker spaces with all kinds of DIY tools.

* Musical instruments - maybe yours is damaged or you want to try a new one real quick without outlay (instruments are expensive).

* One on one research sessions with trained librarians. In at least one rural area they do house calls.

* Digital media labs with all the software you need to do your design project. Some even have green screen walls.

* Technology instruction, especially for older adults.

* Santa suits.

* Nurses. Seriously, there is actually a library in Arizona with a public health nurse - remember those homeless people who hang out at the library?

* Naturalization assistance

* A karaoke machine.

* Portable exercise equipment.

* Reading magnifiers

* Kids’ fishing tackle

* Workshops, craft workshops, seminars, etc.

* Yoga and exercise classes.

* Museum passes

* Sports equipment, particularly if the library is in a park.

* Coupon exchange/donation.

And I found those in five minutes.

Libraries are very important for books, but they go far, far beyond that.

Also, as a writer, I want my books in libraries, where people will take a risk on an unfamiliar name.

I would also like to point out: in adverse and extreme weather, libraries are warming and cooling stations for local populations. When Chicago had the polar vortex in 2014 that dropped the temperature down to -16 Fahrenheit, Chicago Public Schools were initially reluctant to close in part because of the hundreds of kids who get free breakfast and lunch each day. They were finally able to give the go ahead, because resources like the Chicago Public Libraries stayed open, providing services for kids and their families.

And librarians fight and fight and fight for your privacy and your intellectual freedom.

Google: The opposite of that, really.

the government, watching me from the cameras: “the lack of motivation on this girl. incredible.”

the inarguably best three avatar moments in no particular order

Consider:

ALSO:

Honorable mentioned:

How have you all forgotten “I am not Toph! I am M E L O N L O R D”

Please also consider:

- SECRET TUNNEL

- “You know my favorite thing about Appa? His sense of humor.”

- The one where Sokka is stuck in a hole the entire episode

- “I’m taking my vacation AT THE LIBRARY!!”

BUT ALSO:

-“THE MOON SPIRIT IS A GENTLE, LOVING LADY. SHE RULES THE SKY WITH COMPASSION AND…LUNAR GOODNESS”

-that one epic fight of Katara vs centuries of years of traditional misogyny

-“wHAT ARE YOU DOING??” “saving the jerk who dumped me.”

-THE ENTIRE PARODY PLAY OF THE CREATORS LITERALLY ROASTING THEMSELVES AND THEIR STORYLINE

-that one fight between Sokka and Master Piando where he liTERALLY WHIPS OUT ALL THESE GYMNASTIC PARKOUR MOVES THAT NO ONE KNEW HE HAD?? AND LOOKS BADASS EVEN THOUGH HES LOSING?

-“aPA ATE MOMO”

-“i’M COMIN FOR U BUDDY”

aren’t yall forgetting:

and

Basically AtLA is gold