It’s Presidents’ Day, but I prefer to celebrate Black History Month today on my day off today. I’m surprised to find that the official Library of Congress Black History Month official government web page is still up.
Saw today that yet another black military leader has been relieved of duty with no reason given, earlier this month we had the President sharing a racist video that had surfaced before, during Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. We have seen other formerly reliable “.gov” pages filled with revisionist history; slurs against Democratic politicians and past administrations; and even AI slop. Probably it’s just that no one in the administration is paying attention to what the Library of Congress does now that there is not a Black woman in charge.
Marco Rubio has stepped down from his position as acting Archivist of the United States, which he took on when Trump fired the actual archivist, Colleen Shogan, a year before, leaving him with only with his jobs of Secretary of State and interim national security advisor. Apparently, you are only allowed to be interim for a year, so he should be giving up the security advisor position soon. That unimportant position will probably be left vacant, unless there are any more Fox News TV show hosts available to join the administration.
On a lighter note, this post is late because I went to visit a grandchild today for some cuddle time and a walk, so that was nice! Our oldest granddaughter turned three yesterday, but I had to miss the party due to our upcoming travels. Her baby sister is already becoming mobile, scooching around on the floor. They are all growing up so fast!
Currently Reading
Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler
“In the ongoing contest over which dystopian classic is most applicable to our time, Octavia Butler’s ‘Parable’ books may be unmatched.”—The New Yorker
Just starting this tonight!
Recently Read
Isola by Allegra Goodman
“. . . a perfect read for cozying up by a roaring fire—and feeling thankful you’re not the 16th-century heroine the story is based on.”— People, “Most Anticipated Books of 2025”
Loved this book! I have to say I guess Reese Witherspoon and I have similar reading taste, because I always seem to like her picks. This author was already a favorite of mine, though.
Currently Listening To
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
“Wilkerson uses one Caribbean American family’s extraordinary tale to probe universal issues of identity and how the lives we live and the choices we make leave ‘a trail of potential consequences’ that pass down through generations.”—Booklist (starred review)
Recently Listened To
The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
“The senior sleuths of the Thursday Murder Club—Elizabeth Best, Joyce Meadowcroft, Ibrahim Arif and Ron Ritchie—are in top form in Osman’s latest caper.” — Washington Post
This post is linked up to It’s Monday, What Are You Reading, hosted by The Book Date. It’s Monday! What Are You Reading is a place to meet up and share what you have been and are currently reading each week. Visit the link-up to add to your groaning TBR pile.
