Just popping into Bluesky after a while to share this delightful essay from my high school pal Joan Afton: forward.com/culture/7556...

She was my Hebrew school bully — and I finally learned what happened to her

It was supposed to be a secular humanist synagogue, but with all the ridicule and abuse, it was a lot more like 'Lord of the Flies.'

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Went to see this movie yesterday at #LincolnCenter and thought it was excellent — moving, beautifully photographed, and an interesting blend of documentary and surrealism. I'd say more about it, but I don't have that many characters to work with. #AllWeImagineAsLight

Finished reading this book last night. Thought it was great. Like if #RobbieRobertson had collaborated on a novel with #ErnestHemingway. #TheHorse #WillyVlautin #books #literature

There are maybe one or two dozen writers who will make me run out to the bookstore whenever they publish a new book. Here's one of them — one of my favorite books this year. #KevinBarry #TheHeartInWinter

I'm here to take a break from the nastiness of that other site. Maybe I'll start by sharing books, movies, plays and other things I've recently enjoyed. Like I finished reading this on Sunday and thought it was excellent. You've probably read it but it was new to me. #JessWalter #BeautifulRuins