Alan Smithee's Lament
@trashmnk.bsky.social
Est. 1982. Dharma Bum, caregiver and author of things you likely haven't heard of. Prone to talk politics, art, comics, anime, literature and errata. Opinions shared here are my own.
the u.s. has had well over 2300 total governors in its history... and up until this week only 3 had been black. and none ever served simultaneously with another. as of today america now has 5 black governors; all serving at the same time.
I went from one blue state (California) to another (Texas)!!
Malcolm X’s Goatee ✊🏾🌱🧿 (aka Chief Skeet)@longlivethechief.bsky.social · yesterdayMake some noise if you woke up in a blue state! (I didn’t but I’m happy for y’all lol)
Sakher writes, "💔 My family is hungry, my father is sick, and I desperately need your help. 😭 I’m only 24. I should be building my future, not begging for food to keep my family alive. I’ve lost my home, my job, and almost everything. Donations have stopped." tinyurl.com/help-sakher
i think it helps other ppl hurting out loud helped me just one more fucking person
I'm still unpacking shit that happened when I was a kid/young adult. Please try to do as little harm as possible to these kids, man. Intent does not negate impact
cspaniels.bandcamp.com/album/the-co... = If you haven’t heard my music yet, please take some time to listen to my last album, which was released in 2021. The follow-up album will be called “The Cocker Spaniels Abolish the Devil.” I will chronicle the making of that album in detail on my Patreon.
The Cocker Spaniels Are Still Alive, and So Are You, by The Cocker Spaniels
21 track album
cspaniels.bandcamp.com
Computers in schools relegated to one room and they are for 1) Oregon Trail 2) searching the library catalog
Matt Pearce@mattdpearce.com · 21h agoNow that Bluesky is the official social media app representing the popular will of the United States of America™️, what is our first cultural decree?
Maybe this is why I'm gaining weight. Whatever. Eating like a Hobbit tonight.
Humans be humaning. Tim Scott thinks we've overcome racism, though.
MAGA Woman Thinks America Isn't Racist, Her Friend Proves Her WRONG
YouTube video by TYT Sports
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If one more person asks if I used to play football I might scream. I'm out here looking like a washed linebacker at 322 lbs.
In others news: instead of losing weight after working out the last few months I've gained weight. Apparently I'm eight pounds heavier. Maybe I need a trainer.
A good reminder that Techno isn't a Euro invention. It came from black kids in Detroit. www.theguardian.com/music/2026/n...
Juan Atkins, pioneer of Detroit techno sound, dies aged 64
US artist known as Model 500 and as one half of the duo Cybotron had huge influence on dance music worldwide
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In her first months as Texas governor, Democrat Gina Hinojosa will appoint the heads of major university systems and the health and human services commissioner.
Gina Hinojosa will make dozens of key appointments in her first year as governor
In her first months as Texas governor, Democrat Gina Hinojosa will appoint the heads of major university systems and the health and human services commissioner.
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Rep. Raskin: “This president has 50 percent of the presidential impeachments in US history.”
No big deal, everyone, just the incredibly brilliant @rykaaoki.bsky.social reviewing my first novel. I am speechless, she is one of the most talented and successful writers out there, commercially and critically. A career highlight for me, don’t know what else to say. Thank you, Ryka! ❤️❤️❤️
Ryka Aoki@rykaaoki.bsky.social · yesterdayI want to talk about this more later (I'm a little sick right now), but @gailsimone.bsky.social wrote an EPIC story in RED SONJA: CONSUMED. I know I'm late to the party, but maybe not--because more people should be reading this. store.orbit-books.co.uk/products/red...
Texas Democrats: —flipped a US Senate seat —flipped Governor —flipped control of state House, flipping 14+ seats —flipped control of Texas Board of Education —flipped 4 seats on Texas Supreme Court —flipped 3 seats on Court of Criminal Appeals —flipped 3 seats on a Court of Appeals GOP just created
Just got prescribed anxiety, blood pressure and migraine medicine all in the same day. Obviously none of it is related. Going for a walk where I will no doubt maladaptive day dream of cigarettes.
If books impacted more people the way movies do, I think that would be a good thing.
This busters trying to ban books. Now we fixing to bring the best ones back.
Texas Democratic Party@texasdemocrats.bsky.social · yesterdayTHIS JUST IN: Democrats have FLIPPED the Texas State Board of Education! This is a monumental win for Texas students, families, and the entire education community in our great state. Congratulations to our incredible candidates!
I love hearing stories of people who have pivoted into completely different careers. There is something inspiring about watching people embrace new paths and discover purpose beyond what they once knew.
Abdullah Ibrahim’s ‘Namhanje’ eludes genre and exudes joy | Mark Feeney "Nelson Mandela called the jazz musician Abdullah Ibrahim “the South African Mozart.” That sets the bar awfully high...something Mandela excelled at, starting with himself." www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/28/a...
Abdullah Ibrahim’s ‘Namhanje’ eludes genre and exudes joy - The Boston Globe
The South African pianist's 17-minute duet with bassist Johnny Dyani has a quality of subdued joy, radiant endurance, a blessing shared.
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By the way Maggie Ellis ousted Jimmy Blacklock, who among other things: -Amended judicial conduct rules, allowing judges to refuse to marry gay couples -Declined to block child abuse investigations into parents of trans kids -Wrote an opinion in favor of Texas' ban on gender affirming care
Adam Serwer@adamserwer.bsky.social · yesterdayI've seen Blexas you wouldn't believe www.kxan.com/news/your-lo...
“I don’t want any of us to be or feel un-housed in our bodies our towns our movements ever again. This book is my prayer; if you need to use it as shelter, it’s yours.” My memoir HOME OUT THERE is available for preorder now! bookshop.org/p/books/home...
People don't want Socialism, but also want their $5000 check.