Had a dream last night that I had access to the Epstein files. And it turned out that if you just held the papers up to the light you could see all the redacted text on the other side, just needed to be scanned & have the contrast upped for better visibility.

EXCLUSIVE: @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social will be sworn in as mayor on midnight on January 1 inside the old abandoned City Hall subway station, saying that he sees the venue as a symbol for the aims of his upcoming administration.

2025's theme was "identity crisis." I often felt disconnected from myself and considered myself a failure more times than I can count. I also wrote nearly 20 personal essays, over 25K words on a novel, & I've created and published my own zine. I guess all this is to say: Cut yourself some slack.

I talk about nostalgia a lot... but is that actually a good thing? I finally explore the fickle nature of living in the past in my newest Substack essay. You Can't Go Home Again open.substack.com/pub/jamielro...

Warren Zevon really went off when he said this. But seriously, when’s the last time you took a moment to really enjoy something? That’s what I set out to explore in my latest @razorcake.bsky.social article. razorcake.org/enjoy-every-...

Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.

last night i explained to someone that being good at fighting is not about being big or strong, but about convincing the other guy you’re crazier than he is. nobody wants to fuck with the 5’2” girl who’s advancing on you barking like dmx

Rob Reiner made some great movies but he was also unafraid to speak the truth, and was one of the public voices who knew you don’t squander your platform, and only got louder about opposing evil fucks as he got older. Legend.

Enjoy Every Sandwich by Jamie L. Rotante @jamieleerotante.net "Not just eat to feel full and satiated, but to really stop, acknowledge the enjoyment we’re feeling, and sit with it?" razorcake.org/enjoy-every-...

I really can’t stress how much of an influence this man had on me in my formative years. What a continuous beacon of joy. Happy 100th!

As he celebrates his 100th Birthday this very day, can we all take a moment to acknowledge that time when Dick Van Dyke won the internet internet. Forever.

Also happy 100th Birthday to Dick Van Dyke!

I fell in love With a dog at the dog show She said woof and I told her that I don’t speak dog She’s so cute Gonna put her in my backpack Everything’s better now that she’s in my house I really hope her owners don’t come snooping ‘round I may have stolen A dog from the dog show

how do women not die of rage aneurysms every single day

THE KRAMPUSING

The Northern Boys are back!!!!

Got a small business to promote? Got some art you want to sell? Just make some cool shit that you want people to know about? Drop it here 👇🏻 #smallbusinesssaturday

The world in general might suck but I am absolutely over the moon with the people in my life. A Thanksgiving with family and friends has, at very least temporarily, reminded me of the good that exists. Don’t ignore it. Embrace it.

This is how I’m greeting people on Thanksgiving from now on.

Welcome to your late 30s. Your favorite hardcore rappers from your youth are now performing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.

Ted Leo is a man of the people.

I need to know Toni’s lip color right this minute. #AEWDynamite

Ever since hearing this on the WFMU playlist, I simply CANNOT stop listening to this song. Thank you but also damn you, @tedleo.bsky.social.

Do you eat from your popcorn tin in courses (butter = breakfast, cheese = lunch/dinner, caramel = dessert)? Or do you mix them all together like a savage?

Hell yes, @mcflycahill90.bsky.social! 🙌🙌

What are you thankful for this Skanksgiving season? For me, it's the positivity and joy every new @skatunenetwork.bsky.social cover brings me.

There's been no greater joy than seeing my city's Romantic Depot featured in the most recent episode of The Chair Company.

Me when I realize that eat the rich includes Frasier & Niles.

I've been saying this

I'm making tacos tonight. On a Wednesday. You think I care about your silly little "rules"?

Our first official ABUZZ fanart from the incomparable Tango! 💖🐝 I'm not crying, you're crying! Meet Ben, Beatriz, Claudio, and Hero (and all of Messina High) when you read it for yourself!!!

Happy Book Birthday to ABUZZ! 🐝🐝🐝 Sparks and stingers will fly in this modern queer reimagining of Much Ado About Nothing! W: @amythunderjam.bsky.social A: @stelladia.bsky.social C: @elllewrightart.bsky.social L: @tayloresposito.bsky.social More Info Here: bit.ly/4o4nHFf

YAY AMY!!!!!! Happy book birthday!! Everyone go grab your copy of ABUZZ right now!

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As I’m working on the THIRD (!!!) issue of my zine “Neuroses, Nostalgia, and New York,” I’m reminded of my true desire: not just to share my own words and art, but to give space to others as well. Next issue’s theme is “Aliens.” If you’d like to contribute, I’d be happy to feature your work! 👽✨

the orange leaves of the common serviceberry, theyre very nice but also theyve mostly fallen off since last week. they just get perfect and immediately disappear. its not fair to me, the consumer (of nature)

Little watercolor #art #watercolor #painting #illustration

I can’t explain it but there’s something hilarious to me about getting your hair crimped for a Blood and Guts match. #AEWDynamite

Do the thing that makes you want to die the most. Go write your book.

"to claim the inheritance according to the terms of my eccentric uncle's will, we have to spend the night in a haunted house"

they’ll have to learn how to pronounce his name now lol

I don't even care if Mamdani can't personally guarantee he can fulfill all of the policies he ran on. Or if he doesn't accomplish all of them as mayor. I don't care. What I care about is putting people in these positions that are actually going to try instead of hand waving it off.

here is a mockup

sorry but mamdani and cuomo should have worn blue and yellow hats, respectively

I keep getting waves of hope and inspiration, esp. after reading this; please don't let me down. open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...

Yeah, I have seasonal depression. Every season, I am depressed.

“oh so you think the east wing being demolished is worse than-“ it’s a synecdoche, man. a visual metaphor. there’s a reason the aliens in Independence Day don’t aim a huge laser at SNAP benefits

i see you're doing something online that you have effortlessly done 100,000 times. would you like to use this ai tool? would you like to use this ai tool? would you like to use this ai tool? would you like to use this ai tool? would you like to use this ai tool? would you like to use this ai tool? w