Heraty Law
@heratylaw.bsky.social
former child (derogatory) current adult (denunciatory) future ghost (complimentary)
“more than anything, I loved the public transportation situation. Because Luxembourg is the first country in the world to make all public transportation—not just buses but trams, trains, urban, regional, and national—100% free 100% of the time.” unpluggedtraveler.substack.com/p/luxembourg
Luxembourg
Who knew infrastructure could be so sexy?
unpluggedtraveler.substack.com
“My library card has saved me $1,330 — and I want more” Chicago Public Library tells patrons exactly what they’ve saved. I’ve become obsessed with running up the amount by ASHLIE D. STEVENS
Andrew ✶ Huff@me3dia.bsky.social · 6d agoThis is pretty cool! www.salon.com/2026/09/06/m...
the original 1851 reviews of Moby-Dick 🐳 lithub.com/check-out-th...
Check out the original 1851 reviews of Moby-Dick.
On the occasion of its 170th publication anniversary, here are the very first reviews of Herman Melville’s leviathan-sized opus of obsession, revenge, and meticulously detailed whaling practi…
lithub.com
My post from earlier today about the craziness around Anthropic claim notices, updated with both of the notices writers are receiving, and a list of literary agents who are trying to claim a share of payouts writerbeware.blog/2026/09/04/a...
Anthropic Copyright Settlement: Publishers Are Making Incorrect Claims on Authors' Payouts - Writer Beware
This week, many authors who are part of the Anthropic copyright class action settlement began receiving notices like these: The one on the right invites authors to review and confirm their claims: jus...
writerbeware.blog
Looking to fund for your next big story? Join us on Nov. 20 for a webinar on fellowship and grant opportunities from @transjournalists.org, @edwriters.bsky.social, @idabwellssociety.bsky.social, and Freelance Investigative Reporters & Editors! bit.ly/moneymoneyiij
“Michael Boes, Steak ’n Shake’s “chief MAHA officer,” said the chain is responding to people looking for fast food they can feel good about. “This political movement didn’t come out of nowhere, right?” he said in an interview.” “Boes, who said ground beef makes up about 75% of his diet…”
The Midwestern Burger Chain That’s Going Full MAGA
Steak ’n Shake is betting that beef tallow and grass-fed beef will draw diners and lift sales.
wsj.com
I spent some time in Chicago not too long ago and there were SO MANY RABBIT everywhere, which bodes well for the newly-resident bald eagles and other predatory birds, I guess.
Robert Loerzel@robertloerzel.bsky.social · 3w agoWalking tonight through Truman College, I counted 16 rabbits! Here are five of them, sitting by the playground.
TIL: “In some cultures, particularly Medieval Europe, the possession of a dovecote was a symbol of status and power and was consequently regulated by law. Only nobles had this special privilege, known as droit de colombier.”
Tom Cox@dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 3w agoAren't medieval dovecotes brilliant?
relevant to my interests: Chicago and Paris are sister cities
e.w. niedermeyer@niedermeyer.online · 3w agomaybe it's just the jetlag talking but I think I might be in love with the Pont Alexandre III
DRAFTING THE PAST is expanding! Together, @katecarp.bsky.social and @mkn.bsky.social are creating a website and newsletter devoted to nonfiction history books. You'll find book reviews, craft essays, author interviews, publishing news, and more--plus the podcast you already know and love. 🗃️ 1/
Hi my book HOW INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS: INSIDE THE SYSTEMS THAT SHAPE THE WORLD talks about network monopolies and exactly this, and many policy folks and activists (hello, @publicgrids.org ) talk about and *work towards* doing something about it. We don’t have to accept this state of affairs.
Charles Keener@charleskeener.bsky.social · 4w ago
Tuesday! I'll be hosting an online panel on literary podcasts for @bookcritics.bsky.social -- free to attend, and registration is at the link below. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Podcasts as Criticism. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Literary podcasts have established themselves as a place for insightful conversations about books and reading. For this virtual event, representatives of five bookish podcasts will discuss the ways in...
us02web.zoom.us
at least one tape measure and some loose screws of varying sizes
darth™️@darthbluesky.bsky.social · last mo.for a junk drawer to legally qualify as a real junk drawer, what is the ONE absolute mandatory item it must include? a mysterious key that does not unlock any thing
I cannot rest from discourse. I will see that film again tomorrow. I will drink life to the lees. Again I will enjoy greatly, will suffer greatly, both with those that love me, and in Pleasantville NY. I am become a meme. Film showing: burnsfilmcenter.org/booking/the-...
The Odyssey : Jacob Burns Film Center
The Odyssey, Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Christopher Nolan, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Odysseus, Greek, Classic, Antiquity
burnsfilmcenter.org
