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Fascinating, although some of you may not want to look at it: spiders twitch in their sleep

Look, I know all the reasons we got here, but we really need to start seriously thinking about what we do in a world where The Markets punish whole countries for voting for decency, compassion, and fairness. We must stop pretending the capitalist machine is an objective, value neutral force.

Took two years off from French. Considered picking it up again next year. But started a podcast on film locations hosted by a Dutch guy, which reminded me how delightfully ridiculous the language is. Listening comprehension is great, but speaking is ruuuuuusty.

Interior from Brøndum Hotel, Skagen, 1888 by Christian Krohg

Every accusation is a confession, exhibit 3678653

Giorgio de Chirico, The Duo, Paris, winter 1914-15 https://botfrens.com/collections/14377/contents/1136006

Today we (@propublica.org) published this map of every location with an active 287(g) agreement with ICE. (with the help of @tituslegaldesign.com's initial data analysis). Read the story: "The Small-Town Cop Who Helped ICE Deport His Ingram, Texas, Neighbors" www.propublica.org/article/depo...

I love our device mgmt at work. Every Monday I paperclip reboot.

Franz Kline, White Forms, 1955 https://botfrens.com/collections/14377/contents/1135402

Yeah, yeah

Cooking with eeks is natural. It is spooky season, after all.

Seeing photos/reports that the weathered, twisted tower of the derelict St. Olaf Church near Tioga in western North Dakota finally toppled a few weeks ago. It’s amazing it held on as long as it did. Glad I made it back out there for these photos earlier this year

Putting this here for no reason. No reason at all. Fuck ICE

Obama argues that we won’t fix our political problems unless we rediscover our moral compass first

“How much time do you think this defense secretary spends looking in the mirror in the morning? These are not serious people” — Obama’s audience in Ohio is hanging on every word as he skewers Trump and Hegseth

Under the breakfast table

riding bikes every day until i can’t for some reason, day 2251 #Cycling #BikeTO #Photography

#31DaysOfHalloween

Pediatric orthodontics. Hip replacements. The existence of PrEP. Vaccine development and delivery, including mRNA. Near elimination of cervical cancer or risk of cervical cancer in younger generations.

LOVE

I really don't think most people appreciate how much damage air pollution does to our bodies & brains. Even in the last 10 years the science has progressed a ton & everything it has discovered is *grim*.

Ruin a song by adding ‘I guess’ to its title Enjoy the Silence, I guess

To everyone I love - it's "pique" my interest, never "peak".

Lights are reflected off a bulletproof screen as President Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Greenville, North Carolina. More photos of the week: reut.rs/4yGkBNh 📷 Evan Vucci

It took more than a year for the 1st UK punk single (released 50 years ago today) to get what may be its 1st local review in Minneapolis. Here is Terry Katzman in the Nov. 1977 Insider, reviewing the "New Wave" import compilation LP, including "New Rose" by the Damned. @mplsmusichistory.bsky.social

Science peeps (and everyone who cares about science): Please comment on this. Yes, I know the relentless onslaught of this sort of thing is exhausting... But we must keep at it. www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...

‘If it wasn't for the Irish, the Americans and the Jamaicans, English literature wouldn't exist anymore’ We sat down for a quick chat with Marlon James, shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2026 with The Disappearers.

The 25th Bird Dream

From: Dance to the Rhythm (1991), dir. Karen Aqua

Not for nothing but PBS does election night coverage and we work really really really hard on it. Union shop as well!

Remember when “Do not congratulate” was the worst move?

why should we be tender To let an arrogant piece of flesh threat us

All I’m going to say with regard to US opera is the white men in the business all need to take a seat in the back. Don’t so much as audibly breathe until the rest of us are done. No exceptions.

looking forward to the arrival of fall in *squints* late October #Anthropocene

How to tell if it is Autumn: - butter is hard & tears the bread - duvet tog transition - sleeves are back - everything is golden - books accumulate - snacks are stored under the sofa & bed - nose tip is always cold - blanket in each room - squirrels have changed your WiFi password - dark

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE DEVELOP A COMMON APP FOR ARTS PORTFOLIOS OMFG!

David Bowie ~ The Star (from his Major Arcana series, 1975) #DavidBowie #Tarot

Cover girl, rocking her airplane cushion and folliculitis

I see a vignette that includes a convicted felon and adjudicated rapist, a pathological liar who likely took bribes (this applies to more than one person in the room), and men who ordered economic and civil rights destruction and war crimes. When do we get restitution in Minnesota?

Durer’s hare has moved to the forest, for a snack. Yum! By Hans Hoffmann, 1585, at the end of his day.

Evergreen