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Minnesota #AuthorsGuild LEWIS SINCLAIR AND THE GENTLEMEN COWBOYS from CamCat Books Emmy-nominated/grant-awarded Educated in 12-student school Rode bus thru France w/retired showgirl Extra in movie Fargo Slept through London hurricane www.dmsfick.com
"This time, the Jaws are coming from inside the house"
weinberg@weinbergs.bsky.social · 7mo agolet's pretend: Universal announces a screenwriting contest for Jaws 5. What's your pitch?
Probably why it fell out of favor; fair next county over had fried cheese curds.
Travis Wright connected with air purifier company Medify Air to donate approximately 750 units to be distributed across multiple counties in Northeastern Minnesota.
Duluth resident secures major donation of air purifiers
duluthnewstribune.com
I've been enjoying the Boston Globe lately. They give Minnesota a run for their money in the #LocalAngle department. Even their crossword puzzles. Every day there's something to remind me that a lot of culturally Irish or Italian people live there. No mention of hot dish, but sauce, yes.
If you see me in Marianna, please do not take my picture.
New town every hour@townsusa.bsky.social · 2d agoMarianna, Arkansas Pop: 3,145 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianna,_Arkansas Images: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=63800116 https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=34120161 https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=126377434
There was an actual tapestry. Inside the original double album cover is an image of the needlepoint I worked on when I wasn't playing or singing. You can see where I stitched the words "thank you" before I gave it to Lou. From "A Natural Woman" Photo by Jim McCrary Courtesy Lou Adler / Ode Records
Charm on the left is state of Minnesota on a slightly leany kind of day. #LocalAngle
Ratatosk the Norse Squirrel God™️@ratatosk.bsky.social · 4d agoI recently learnt that the Lucky Charms leprechaun encourages young impressionable children to eat unicorns. Once again, you #CantTrustElves 🦄
Jeanne Gibson, beloved “Rosie the Riveter,” passed away on July 29, 2026 at 100. Gibson became a welder at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle, helping build destroyers for the Allied war effort during WWII. Gibson helped pave the way for millions of women who stepped into critical wartime roles.
Well maybe just maybe I'll finally get around to reading Moby-Dick. Husband's read it twice.
Rob Delaney@robdelaney.bsky.social · 5d ago🐳 You’re God damned right @hesterblum.bsky.social & I made a TWENTY-FIVE EPISODE PODCAST just about 𝐌𝐎𝐁𝐘-𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐊. Subscribe now at exploringthegreats.com/moby-dick & enjoy our thrilling trailer:
My current website host is more expensive than I care to pay for. Looking for a new one. Any recommendations? My present site: dmsfick.com
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Home - Lewis Sinclair and the Gentlemen Cowboys.
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“I’m perusing these scripts, see. Nyah.”
Old Hollywood@theoldhollywood.bsky.social · 6d agoEdward G. Robinson perusing scripts at home, 1932
His name translated is "Johnny Baby."
Here's a drink mat or maybe a business card from the restaurant/bar Peppermint Park in London. It was popular in the late 70s-early 80s. I dined there once and saw actress Britt Ekland taking luncheon with a friend. She wore a small black pillbox hat with a veil. #ThingThursday
The Somerville Theatre ran Sid and Nancy every other month during the two years I lived there. I went every time. They are also responsible for allowing me to see the Marx Brothers in Duck Soup on the big screen.
Film you’ve watched more than six times (if you feel like sharing) Hard Mode : No Star Trek, Star wars, LOTR, any Marvel, Disney or Ghibli
Julie (unprofessional)@juliebalt.bsky.social · 6d agoFilm you’ve watched more than six times (if you feel like sharing) Hard Mode : No Star Trek, Star wars, LOTR, any Marvel, Disney or Ghibli