Shawn Donley
@shawndonley.bsky.social
Stay at home parent, professional dilettante, former library storyteller and book advisor. I adore Terry Pratchett, Doctor Who, my Goddess of a wife, and elvish children
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Hey North America, you can watch my movie for free right now tubitv.com/movies/10004...
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Hey North America, you can watch my movie for free right now tubitv.com/movies/10004...
I’m trying to get a #Mew in #PokemonGo for my daughter.
We’re having difficulty with the mission to get one.
Does anyone have one they don’t mind trading? I know it’s a big ask. 😬
My Trainer Code is 995109498266!
We’re having difficulty with the mission to get one.
Does anyone have one they don’t mind trading? I know it’s a big ask. 😬
My Trainer Code is 995109498266!
November 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I’m trying to get a #Mew in #PokemonGo for my daughter.
We’re having difficulty with the mission to get one.
Does anyone have one they don’t mind trading? I know it’s a big ask. 😬
My Trainer Code is 995109498266!
We’re having difficulty with the mission to get one.
Does anyone have one they don’t mind trading? I know it’s a big ask. 😬
My Trainer Code is 995109498266!
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this is why I think the admin spending all week yelling about a “hate America” rally was stupid
anyone who tunes in gets to see funny signs, joyful crowds and shit like “an enormous constitution being carried to the White House”
this is a crowd that loves America and wants it to be better
anyone who tunes in gets to see funny signs, joyful crowds and shit like “an enormous constitution being carried to the White House”
this is a crowd that loves America and wants it to be better
Giant copy of the Constitution being carried down Pennsylvania Avenue.
October 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
this is why I think the admin spending all week yelling about a “hate America” rally was stupid
anyone who tunes in gets to see funny signs, joyful crowds and shit like “an enormous constitution being carried to the White House”
this is a crowd that loves America and wants it to be better
anyone who tunes in gets to see funny signs, joyful crowds and shit like “an enormous constitution being carried to the White House”
this is a crowd that loves America and wants it to be better
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A great article from Rachel, who really understands the heart and soul of Dad’s work.
October 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A great article from Rachel, who really understands the heart and soul of Dad’s work.
Dad’s at the playground are acting like they’re on a military operation that they’re very uncomfortable with
October 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Dad’s at the playground are acting like they’re on a military operation that they’re very uncomfortable with
My kids met another kid whose parents I know. The parents don’t remember me, so I’m saved from reminiscing and talking about mutual friends.
September 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
My kids met another kid whose parents I know. The parents don’t remember me, so I’m saved from reminiscing and talking about mutual friends.
My wife and I rarely talks about politics and her job, because our time is so precious after the kids go down.
When we do it is a lovely commiseration over the shit in the world. It lasts maybe 10 minutes and then it’s time for #GreatNorth, #Taskmaster, or #StarTrek
When we do it is a lovely commiseration over the shit in the world. It lasts maybe 10 minutes and then it’s time for #GreatNorth, #Taskmaster, or #StarTrek
September 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM
My wife and I rarely talks about politics and her job, because our time is so precious after the kids go down.
When we do it is a lovely commiseration over the shit in the world. It lasts maybe 10 minutes and then it’s time for #GreatNorth, #Taskmaster, or #StarTrek
When we do it is a lovely commiseration over the shit in the world. It lasts maybe 10 minutes and then it’s time for #GreatNorth, #Taskmaster, or #StarTrek
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One of the last things I ever hear in this world will be the loop playing in my head of the intro screen music from the DVD. WELCOME EVERYBODY TO THE BRAK SHOW DEE VEE DEEEEEEEEEEE
September 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
One of the last things I ever hear in this world will be the loop playing in my head of the intro screen music from the DVD. WELCOME EVERYBODY TO THE BRAK SHOW DEE VEE DEEEEEEEEEEE
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Honestly everybody do me a favor and look at the Internet tonight and live your life in such a way that THIS won’t be the reaction when you go.
August 30, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Honestly everybody do me a favor and look at the Internet tonight and live your life in such a way that THIS won’t be the reaction when you go.
I let out an uncontrollable sigh every time one of my kids asks for something.
August 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I let out an uncontrollable sigh every time one of my kids asks for something.
I just finished the Place of Tides by @herdyshepherd.bsky.social James Rebanks.
A beautiful read! I got a glimpse of the life of a “duck woman” and how remarkable people are just people.
A beautiful read! I got a glimpse of the life of a “duck woman” and how remarkable people are just people.
August 3, 2025 at 1:46 AM
I just finished the Place of Tides by @herdyshepherd.bsky.social James Rebanks.
A beautiful read! I got a glimpse of the life of a “duck woman” and how remarkable people are just people.
A beautiful read! I got a glimpse of the life of a “duck woman” and how remarkable people are just people.
At the library with my kids today. I left my library job nearly 9 years ago and guess I still give off library person vibes. A toddler keeps bringing me books to assess 😍
April 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
At the library with my kids today. I left my library job nearly 9 years ago and guess I still give off library person vibes. A toddler keeps bringing me books to assess 😍
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if you work at OSHA or the Department of Labor and wanna share a tip about what’s happening with a friendly labor reporter, I will protect your privacy and am ALL ears
I’m on Signal (kimkelly.666) and you can email me securely at [email protected]
I’m on Signal (kimkelly.666) and you can email me securely at [email protected]
February 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
if you work at OSHA or the Department of Labor and wanna share a tip about what’s happening with a friendly labor reporter, I will protect your privacy and am ALL ears
I’m on Signal (kimkelly.666) and you can email me securely at [email protected]
I’m on Signal (kimkelly.666) and you can email me securely at [email protected]
Whilst driving, a car honked near us.
From the backseat:
“This episode is called Honkeys”
#parenting #kidssaythedarndestthings
From the backseat:
“This episode is called Honkeys”
#parenting #kidssaythedarndestthings
February 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Whilst driving, a car honked near us.
From the backseat:
“This episode is called Honkeys”
#parenting #kidssaythedarndestthings
From the backseat:
“This episode is called Honkeys”
#parenting #kidssaythedarndestthings
My kids are getting over a cold. I have surgery in a week. Now I must eat cheesecake
January 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
My kids are getting over a cold. I have surgery in a week. Now I must eat cheesecake
A trailer with a bit of a mystery… 😱
I hope🤞🏻this means more podcast goodness with #davidtennant and @georgiatennant.bsky.social
I found this podcast during the first lockdown and it was lovely to listen in on a quiet bit of conversation.
I hope🤞🏻this means more podcast goodness with #davidtennant and @georgiatennant.bsky.social
I found this podcast during the first lockdown and it was lovely to listen in on a quiet bit of conversation.
January 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A trailer with a bit of a mystery… 😱
I hope🤞🏻this means more podcast goodness with #davidtennant and @georgiatennant.bsky.social
I found this podcast during the first lockdown and it was lovely to listen in on a quiet bit of conversation.
I hope🤞🏻this means more podcast goodness with #davidtennant and @georgiatennant.bsky.social
I found this podcast during the first lockdown and it was lovely to listen in on a quiet bit of conversation.
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It’s Sunday, so more dads at playgrounds.
Which means I avoid the playgrounds that attract the ultra “masculine” ones who; scream at their kids, wear athletic shorts in the coldest weather, and are incapable of any social engagement whatsoever
Which means I avoid the playgrounds that attract the ultra “masculine” ones who; scream at their kids, wear athletic shorts in the coldest weather, and are incapable of any social engagement whatsoever
January 20, 2025 at 3:25 AM
It’s Sunday, so more dads at playgrounds.
Which means I avoid the playgrounds that attract the ultra “masculine” ones who; scream at their kids, wear athletic shorts in the coldest weather, and are incapable of any social engagement whatsoever
Which means I avoid the playgrounds that attract the ultra “masculine” ones who; scream at their kids, wear athletic shorts in the coldest weather, and are incapable of any social engagement whatsoever
Can I make a list of people that I follow, so I can mute and unmute them?
I get fatigued by certain topics and I would like a simple way to tune it out without losing everthing
I get fatigued by certain topics and I would like a simple way to tune it out without losing everthing
January 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Can I make a list of people that I follow, so I can mute and unmute them?
I get fatigued by certain topics and I would like a simple way to tune it out without losing everthing
I get fatigued by certain topics and I would like a simple way to tune it out without losing everthing
This is the week I plow through all the seasonal Trader Joe’s cookie mixes that need using. Perfect week for this to be happening
January 14, 2025 at 12:25 AM
This is the week I plow through all the seasonal Trader Joe’s cookie mixes that need using. Perfect week for this to be happening
I haven’t had coffee in nearly a month. Not because I’m trying to be the all seeing and all knowing space baby at the center of the universe. Ma hernia damn blammit!
So now I drink tea, sew flouncy fleece skirts for the kiddos, and eat hot soup. I just need some hard candy and I’m in grandma town.
So now I drink tea, sew flouncy fleece skirts for the kiddos, and eat hot soup. I just need some hard candy and I’m in grandma town.
January 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I haven’t had coffee in nearly a month. Not because I’m trying to be the all seeing and all knowing space baby at the center of the universe. Ma hernia damn blammit!
So now I drink tea, sew flouncy fleece skirts for the kiddos, and eat hot soup. I just need some hard candy and I’m in grandma town.
So now I drink tea, sew flouncy fleece skirts for the kiddos, and eat hot soup. I just need some hard candy and I’m in grandma town.
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I wasn’t a 3 Stooges kid. The shorts were on between the Price is Right and Looney Tunes. I always turned off the tv.
The Marx Brothers though… *chefs kiss
The Marx Brothers though… *chefs kiss
Welcome to the public domain, THE COCOANUTS (1929), the first feature film starring the legendary Marx Brothers. 🎞️🤣
Learn more! ➡️ https://blog.archive.org/2025/01/01/welcome-to-the-public-domain-in-2025
Learn more! ➡️ https://blog.archive.org/2025/01/01/welcome-to-the-public-domain-in-2025
January 2, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I wasn’t a 3 Stooges kid. The shorts were on between the Price is Right and Looney Tunes. I always turned off the tv.
The Marx Brothers though… *chefs kiss
The Marx Brothers though… *chefs kiss
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If you happen to see this, can you share with me some of your favorite quotes, books, poems, etc. about the realities of childhood? Thanks in advance 🙏🏾
December 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM
If you happen to see this, can you share with me some of your favorite quotes, books, poems, etc. about the realities of childhood? Thanks in advance 🙏🏾