Just read a Kirkus review for the book “The Origin of Politics” by Nicholas Wade and am always impressed by their ability to write a scathing review in a totally deadpan manner.
The kill shot: “Readers with a taste for aggrieved hyperventilation will find plenty of it here.”
#booksky
The Guild marquee with Violent Femmes on it
Violent Femmes onstage
Violent Femmes absolutely shredded at The Guild last night holy smokes. It was a real treat seeing them at such an intimate venue
#musicsky
How I arrived on Bluesky
I’d add “tanks economy” to the list
Dangerforce 5 @ Caravan tonight
#DTSJ
#SanJoseCA
#Surf
A white and gray cat stretched out next to a person an a sofa.
TGI #Caturday
#LookAndSee 334
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
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Rest in power, Reverend.
My first reads of the year:
-Disappearance at Devils Rock by Paul Tremblay (audio)
-Orbital by Samantha Harvey
-King Sorrow by Joe Hill
-Sissy: A Coming of Gender Story by Jacob Tobia (audio)
Finishing up: The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins
#booksky 📚
#storygraph
#readandplay
#MusicSky
#MusicChallenge
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A pretty normal looking mallard duck, but with a tuft of brown feathers on his head.
A lot of things are pretty terrible right now, so if you need a little pick-me-up please enjoy this duck and his very natural-looking, not at all noticeable toupee
'Always wear shoes that are good for running or fighting.' — Joe Strummer
#punk #punks #punkrock #docs #DocShoe #joestrummer #history #punkrockhistory
I got to visit Minneapolis in summer 2024 and it was such a fantastic trip. Awesome people, great public transport, a first rate, free(!) art museum, beautiful lakes and gardens, excellent food…
I love this online shop & have bought several gifts over the past couple years
www.scarf-shop.com
A sticker that says “I Malörted” next to a hybrid American / Chicagoan flag
Order a Chicago Handshake at any bar in the city, you’ll get both!
Malört’s not the boozy sucker punch it’s made out to be, IMHO. It’s just bitter, like eating the pith of a grapefruit.
Who’s going to tell him that Mr. Monopoly isn’t a real person
Change a letter, make a singer/band less appealing:
Jack Whine
Movie poster for The Exorcist
Movie poster for Tremors
Movie poster for Jacob’s Ladder
Movie poster for The Mist
Last weekend’s Halloween movie watches. I realized that I have conflated Jacob’s Ladder with Flatliners for the last 30 years…
A protest sign with an image of the Statue of Liberty appearing to remove an earring, with the words “girl, hold my earrings”
I loved this sign, wish I could have caught up to the young person holding it so I could have told them!
2 people dressed in snowman costumes holding a “ Snowmen Against ICE” sign
A large crowd in the streets for No Kings rally in San Jose, CA
A person dressed as Oscar the Grouch holding a sign that reads “ Capitalism is a pyramid scheme”
A large crowd at the No Kings rally in San Jose, CA
Excellent turnout in San Jose for #NoKings
#DTSJ
I’m just a stranger on the internet, but I need to tell you that your shirt is everything and exactly what I needed in my feed this morning 🔥
That’s capitalism; don’t know why this person is surprised that Chase wouldn’t give a fuck about their hardships
Today’s Spooky Season movie picks. The Substance! Phenomenal.
Do not ever purchase books through Amazon. Or really anything, for that matter
Folks — this is not a normal government shutdown.
Let me explain the stakes and how we got here.
Jennifer’s Body is always on my October list. Other gems:
Attack the Block
Misery
An American Werewolf in London
Fright Night (original and remake)
Popcorn
A riff on The Very Hungry Caterpillar where one of the items the caterpillar eats a hole through is RFK Jr.
Subtly downgrade a band
Not-All-That-Invested D
Gray and white cat laying prone in his back in the sun
Merci Cat with his three loves: the Cat Daddy’s socks, the groomer vacuum, and sunshine
#Caturday
David Letterman is right: you can't appease a tyrant.
