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05.03.2026 23:14
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Today's tiles.
"Syreeta Gates, an archivist from Jamaica, QNS, founded The Gates Preserve, a digital record of Black youth culture media so complete that the photographers + writers... from that era often hit her up to ask for clips of their own work. Gates has dedicated her life to the [clxn] of this history..."
Dramatic banks of clouds above a grocery store at dusk.
Evening walk.
A two pack of Simpsons-branded pink-frosted donuts from Spain. The illustration shows Homer biting into a giant donut.
Look what I found at the grocery store today.
A black and white dog with an orange harness stands in front of a grey sofa on a grey rug and curtained windows.
Some excellent luck. We managed to score a sofa, two beds, vacuum, and some other household goods from a couple who were letting their apartment go. Also, my husband arranged for movers on short notice.
It seems so disrespectful to me. Like would he have told her if he hadn't been seen by her friend?
So sorry that's happening. Maybe encourage them that they can bond over shared activities like cooking together or drawing that don't require a lot of verbal communication.
Why? Elsa's Chessboard War The Journey The Day War Came Stepping Stones Silent Music Yellow Butterfly The Whispering Town
If you have children asking difficult questions about war and conflict then this selection of picturebooks may help begin answering them in ways they can understand. 📚📜 #readersadvisory
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Actual exchange we had on the record today:
Me: Your Honour, may I have a moment to help my client open his crayons?
Judge, solemnly: Yes, Counselor. And if your client would prefer a Paw Patrol colouring book, the court has one available.
I am a real attorney.
Why can't we just have a few nice things? 😞
Boards of Trustees (usually unelected, not faculty), hold the power in universities. Find out what corporations your trustees also board, find out what their spouses own,+ you've found why universities enter into contracts for tech, security, R&D.
FIND OUT!
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Facebook post that reads: Could have avoided 4 trips to jail and a lot of money on probation fees and restitution had I LET A HOE HAVE HIM (sideways laugh/cry emoji).
Evergreen advice.
The 2026 WFMU fundraiser is here
As a thank you gift to folks who pledge I've put together a cd of 21 cover songs, all recorded EXCLUSIVELY FOR THIS PROJECT.
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jane schoenbrun, a nation turns its lonely eyes to you youtu.be/MA5NqUMEdbI
Observations from Aveiro, Portugal today:
The barber shop had CNN coverage of the war on the TV, and then overheard discussion at the coffee shop, "All they do is destroy everything." Then all the televisions at the burger place had CNN coverage with the focus on Spain's refusal to participate.
One was a farmer and papermill worker and the other was an accountant who survived working in a forced labor camp during WWII.
Tree growing through the window and the roof of an abandoned house.
The trees will prevail.
Weathered brown door with a broken window and a plant hanging down in front of it.
Looking through the broken window into the house where you can see broken furniture.
Fully through the window. There's a broken green door next to broken periwinkle cupboards. There's an open blue door to the left.
Come into my little house.
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oh wow! had to look her up on YT. incredible!
An intricate octopus cut from a single piece of paper
Japanese artist Masayo Fukuda hand-cut this life-sized octopus from one sheet of paper. Known as Kirie in Japanese (translated as “cut picture”), the art form involves cutting intricate forms from a single sheet of white paper and then contrasting it against a black background to reveal the design.
Congratulations! Gorgeous cover!
Soccer club with a mural of a lion seen through the door at night.
Sporting.
Outside-in view of a house with a collapsed roof and other household detritus.
Fixer-upper.
Package of Moomin Baby Newborn diapers with two Moomins on the blue and yellow packaging.
I just need you to know that there are Moomin diapers. 😍
Gogol knew what was up.
A detail from a panel from a 1990 Peanuts comic strip showing Snoopy lying under a tree. He is thinking, “I like a book where there’s only one character and nothing happens to him.”
Good morning, friends!
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A bunch of states are starting initiatives to help with early reading, and yet somehow this doesn’t seem to involve increasing funding for libraries which is like saying you want to increase honey production without supporting bees.
"There is no good war." - Ruth Kramer (Oma)
