I feel like I’m living In a dystopian novel written in 1993 that was rejected by dozens of publishers because it was incredibly stupid.

I'm about to dive into this @aptshadow.bsky.social book since there's a 2nd one as well! Afterwards I'll continue on my great re-reading journey with two awesome books by my all-time favorite author @greatdismal.bsky.social in the hopes that the 3rd installment is almost done #currentlyreading

Continuing on my bird-centric reading forray with the latest novel by #raynayler - #palacesofthecrow It goes splendedly with my new bird bookmark! #putabirdonit

On my great @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social rereading journey, I present Dead Astronauts. Complete with a lyric quote from one of the best bands ever! #hotsnakesband #ilovescifi

#fbf to that last (and 5th?) time I saw the fabulous @hotsnakes.bsky.social band here in Portland OR. So amazing live...

I'm on a @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social roll! Rereading Absolution with my eyeballs instead of the audiobook is definitely a different experience, and I'm enjoying every moment of it. then I'll start rereading the Borne books. #SouthernReach #bornetrilogy

Re-reading the #southernreach series by @jeffvandermeer.bsky social... I have to say it's been lovely to revisit his hauntingly sparse style that says so much in between the lines... It's a real feast the brain! #supportyourlocallibrary

Terribly sad news 😭 Jennifer Finch, longtime bassist for the influential US punk and alternative rock band L7, has died. The musician passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 59, following a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Rest in Power Jennifer 💔🖤 #RipJenniferFinch

I decided to bust out this puppy first. I'm so happy the library is only a couple blocks away from my store.! #TheMountaininthesea

I'm setting up to re-read the #SouthernReach series since there's a rumor that there may be another installment coming at some point in the future. 😉 Thank you #leddinglibraryofMilwaukie for having this much loved, well-worn copy available since mine is in storage. @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social

I've been wanting to read this book for quite a while. Thank you #Leddinglibrary of #Milwaukie!! @qntm.org

It's just a giant rolling ball of flame. Where are the different colors? Where are the shapes and patterns? Where are the quiet spaces between rockets that enhance the explosion to come? It is all just pointlessly excessive with zero artistic merit. Not exactly a shock with Trump, but still...

The Carnival Against Fascism crowd on the left, vastly outnumbering the right wing on the right. Brighton brought the noise! Love and solidarity X Pic courtesy of Sussex Police

"'Ghost Town' was about the breakup of the Specials. It just appeared hopeless. But I just didn't want to write about my state of mind so I tried to relate it to the country as a whole." #JerryDammers

Punk Rock History@punkrockhistory.bsky.social · 4mo ago

44 years ago "Ghost Town" is a song by British two-tone band The Specials, released in June 1981 with the songs "Why?" and "Friday Night Saturday Morning" on the B-side #punkrock #ska #skabands #thespecials #ghosttown #history #skahistory

You mean the rise of Idiocracy

WE SHOULD BE EMBARRASSED 🤬 The way the U.S. welcomed the team from Senegal 🇸🇳 vs. The way Mexico welcomed the team from Spain 🇪🇸 #WorldCup

The party of hypocrisy. 👇

Holy shitballs. I have not had one drop of alcohol in 11 freaking years!!!! I still can't believe it. No AA for me, just the sheer desire to not be a stupid asshole anymore 🤣 #sober #alcoholfree #Soberversary #exdrinker #itgoesupto11

When a dear friend insists you take some flowers from her garden! 💐 #Friendship #Garden #Flowers

Pretty day today in #theclack #snapseed #galaxys25ultra

This article isn't just spot on, it also highlights why this sentence structure is so fucking pervasive. And what we can do about it.

Matthew Gault@mjgault.bsky.social · 5mo ago

a primal scream that captures a moment

*Would you knock it off with the art if art was WORSE for you than smoking

Don't forget about the time he thought people here on a visa got free Visa credit cards.

Damn, there really IS the “Vance Curse”! 😳

Over 8 billion reasons to ditch fossil fuels in one photo.

@covie93.bsky.social Covie, Awesome Description of this Photo! 💙👍😎

This is gonna be worth something someday.

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Punk Rock History@punkrockhistory.bsky.social · 6mo ago

One year ago today Dave Allen, Bass Player for Influential Postpunk Band Gang of Four, dies at the age of 69, April 5, 2025 Allen shaped the band's sound on their first two albums, Entertainment! (1979) and Solid Gold (1981). #RipDaveAllen 💔 #postpunk #gangoffour #daveallen #punkrockhistory

This makes me laugh every time I see it. Even "talking in tongues" 🤪 youtu.be/M9rOgFHvnVA?...

Paula White Cat Meme #viral #memes

YouTube video by RetroRolf

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