lord why is Billy Bob Thornton everywhere at the moment

just saw the worst gaming ad ive ever seen

we are in an age where we have a band called Goose and another called Geese and this radio station plays songs from both

This angel was just found on UChicago campus. DM if you’re looking to meet her! What a dream.

RIP Uni-Watch. I'd been a dedicated reader/follower since ESPN Page 2 days, and it was always the first site I checked during my lunch break internet time. Thanks Paul. uni-watch.com

You probably found me via Brian, but just in case! Kid lit people, if you're not following @brianlarossa.com, well then you should be.

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

Hey #kidlit illustrators! I'll be (virtually✨) presenting my “Design Can Make or Break Your Picture-Book-Dummy” talk to the Maryland chapter of @scbwi.bsky.social on November 3rd @ 7PM, and will also be offering portfolio/picture-dummy reviews. Register today! 💙❤️ ▶️▶️▶️ www.scbwi.org/events/MDDEW...

Author and filmmaker Justine Bateman on generative AI

Gen X was right about sellouts

"I love this little man!"

UPDATE: WITH AN ILLEGAL LARGE GUN

oh weird Morrissey canceling shows on his tour after he's played NYC or some other big city he's never done this before

The best way to look at the Trump Administration has always been that of an organized crime syndicate. They operate the same way. Threats. Kicking up to the boss. Side hustles. Extortion. Protection money. Harsher treatment for disloyal allies. Indiscriminate violence.

30th Anniversary of Betrayal

They steal money that could be used on real infrastructure to build tunnels that’ll never work because they don’t want real public transport. They build surveillance networks and weapons, not housing and power grids and trains. If you think for a second they’re good for your movement you’re a moron.

Hey #kidlit! I had a really lovely conversation with @jyotigopal.bsky.social for her brand new podcast project “In The Picture”—if you’re looking for something book-craft-focused to listen to this weekend. 💙❤️ open.spotify.com/episode/6Hgh...

The #scbwiohionorth conference is less than a month away! Early-bird conference registration is extended until Sept 12th @ midnight. If you or someone you know is considering registering for the conference, please do so ASAP to receive the best conference prices. www.scbwi.org/events/2025-... #scbwi

Fascinating how "do your own research" just means "don't trust real research"

A.I. is popular because it gives you the experience of being a boss: you get to give annoyingly specific instructions about how to do something you don't actually know how to do yourself, and then claim credit for the end result.

Can't stress this enough: nobody fucking cares what he was up to

Friendly reminder that it’s #kidlitartpostcard this Thursday. We should make a hashtag where people share dummies. #kidlitdummies? First Wednesday of the month? Who wants to run it?

new place, new repost of my free procreate brushes draw: https://ko-fi.com/s/f90edb7d6b paint: https://ko-fi.com/s/ca9c5d1cef

The word "dude" is often associated with the '80s and '90s. But its origin is rooted much, much farther back in American history and it took a long and winding road to reach the coast of California.

I'm really into this soccer/football kit/jersey renaissance but I can't help but laugh when a beautiful new jersey steeped in history is dramatically unveiled and across the chest is "WOWBET 365"

Ugh. My Mom's French so we only celebrate Bastille Day.

you don't have to respect the office, I promise you, you really don't

🍿 In the last 3 NBA Finals that went 7 games, the team that was down 3-2 won Games 6 and 7 (2016 Cavs, 2013 Heat, 2010 Lakers)

one of those 4

I appreciate the artwork on the sign

i saw an ad for a school called UTI

Hey #kidlit, I'm doing a unique, two-day, virtual event for @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social! On 5/29 I'll be giving a talk and then on 5/30 I'll be offering face-to-face portfolio/dummy reviews + providing written feedback. Seats are limited. Register today! www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... 💙❤️

Couple Debates Ethical Implications Of Bringing Another Child Into This Bar theonion.com/couple-debat...

25% tariff on a whiskey drink 37% tariff on a Vodka drink 85% tariff on a Lager drink 110% tariff on a cider drink 132% tariff on songs that remind you of the good times 138% tariff on songs that remind you of the better times

if young men(tm) are stupid enough to fall for corny shite like this it is both a) actually an indictment of parenting and education and not Woke or lack of role models, b) a symptom of mass normalisation of fascist ideology by media and the political class

Stop Forcing A.I. Into Every Fucking Thing!

4-year anniversary of me discovering DEAN MARTIN for Sega Genesis/ Mega Drive, extremely underrated game.

Tim and David are the two types of uncles

this is a good reminder that F CARLOS BOOZER

*to the tune of California Dreamin'* all the apes are gone