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Sometimes loud, formerly poet, always opinionated.

"This is Fine" stuffed dog; a framed Writer's Digest cover; collected editions of The Far Side and Calvin and Hobbes. In front, a miniature guillotine.

Five Things: February 27, 2026

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Post published:February 27, 2026
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"Yes, there's a theme here." Five Things for February 27, 2026

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"This is Fine" stuffed dog; a framed Writer's Digest cover; collected editions of The Far Side and Calvin and Hobbes. In front, a miniature guillotine.

Five Things: January 15, 2026

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Post published:January 15, 2026
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"Even the most avid readers have to be selective at some point." Five Things for January 15, 2025

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"This is Fine" stuffed dog; a framed Writer's Digest cover; collected editions of The Far Side and Calvin and Hobbes. In front, a miniature guillotine.

Five Things: December 31, 2025

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Post published:December 31, 2025
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"Only speak when you have something to say." Five Things for December 31, 2025

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"This is Fine" stuffed dog; a framed Writer's Digest cover; collected editions of The Far Side and Calvin and Hobbes. In front, a miniature guillotine.

Five Things: December 18, 2025

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Post published:December 18, 2025
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"A much-needed combination of curation and serendipity." Five Things for December 18, 2025

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"This is Fine" stuffed dog; a framed Writer's Digest cover; collected editions of The Far Side and Calvin and Hobbes. In front, a miniature guillotine.

Five Things: December 4, 2025

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:December 4, 2025
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"I'm joining the cult!" Five Things for December 4, 2025

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"This is Fine" stuffed dog; a framed Writer's Digest cover; collected editions of The Far Side and Calvin and Hobbes. In front, a miniature guillotine.

Five Things: November 20, 2025

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Post published:November 20, 2025
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"Technophiles thrive on short memories and overlapping hype cycles." Five Things for November 20, 2025

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An arm with a tattoo: "I was made for the library, not the classroom."

Why did I leave the publishing industry? (aka My Villain Origin Story)

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:November 15, 2025
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Ultimately, libraries and schools are important institutions for supporting critical thinking and empathy for others, so they’re not just important to us, they’re important to everyone.

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