And once again social media takes me from having a perfectly nice day to irritation. I am going to put my phone down and get outside for a bit.

Media has become endless talking about anything and everything but no option for nuanced points of view. You get a singular side explaining to a point beyond what's necessary and then people loudly commenting either agreement or the opposite. I need a quieter world that allows for grey areas.

Y'all - This is sooo good. #newreleases

I'm not sure what exactly I did but my Facebook algorithm has somehow become mostly pimple popping videos and Instagram is a watered down Book Tok. It's kinda like taking an amazing selfie but forgetting to crop out the fact that you were sitting on the toilet.

Probably time to check in here more often. Disinformation on the other big social media site is getting really out of control.

Played on the radio between Majesty Crush and New Canyons. My heart is so full right now!

Cory Booker! 👀 This is a good start, let's continue to tell 'em.

New music recap: Not really feeling the new Men I Trust album but Japanese Breakfast is so lush!

Busy weekend and I am NOT ready for the work week but here we go...

Mirabelle vs. Strong Bad.

Plan for 2025: Make art. Read banned books. Go to museums. Support local music. Support the things that need protection. Don't buy into the poison we are being fed. Fight the powers that be. Resist.

People are helping. Spend time with your people. #justmyrecommendation

Texting people in different time zones is complicated. It's 5:00 pm in the UK. It's noon here. It's 9:00 am in Portland, Oregon. What if get confused and say "Good morning" to the wrong person? 😵‍💫

Busy, busy, busy...

Can winter please let up soon?

I went to pull up some statistics regarding the risk factors for LGBTQ kids today...

Cats.

Sometimes, even when the world is burning - you gotta put on some war paint and get out into the world. Make time for things that bring you joy. ❤️✨

That was an ordeal... But I did it!

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Not much here, just some extreme cuteness from Dot and Mirabelle.

Tonight's viewing: youtu.be/uQauaVbPEAA?...

Another good resource in the wake of this nightmare. Hopefully the Supreme Court will block this and other more extreme executive orders but I am still really worried a lot of the agenda especially leaving the Paris agreement and "Drill, baby Drill". www.ilrc.org/red-cards

Today was like...

Local Metro Detroit people and music friends: Remember Strangeways Radio? Would you be interested in joining a Strangeways Discord channel? I'm enjoying not using Facebook but I want to stay connected to the local scene...

NINE INCH NAILS PEEL IT BACK TOUR 2025 TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY JANUARY 29TH 12PM LOCAL TIME MORE INFO AT NIN.COM

This article offers some good resources. I honestly don't have words for how concerned I am for the LGBTQIA+ community in this administration. www.cnn.com/2025/01/22/h...

Watching Alien: Romulus. Evolution of the Xenomorph (according to me) 1. Gross pod 2.Face Hugger 3. Squid Baby 4. Full grown H. R. Giger monster 5. Alien Queen Photo Source: www.alien-covenant.com/topic/45495

When it's cold but you have a sun puddle. 😊

Huh. I didn't know when he bought Twitter and changed the name that "X" meant American History X...

Staying warm with Dot. ❤️✨

Happy MLK Jr. Day, my friends. In 1968, Dr. King spoke the following words, which are equally true today: "The nation is sick. Trouble is in the land; confusion all around.... But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars." We must find & feed the points of light.

I'm logged out, for now. www.nme.com/news/music/r...

"She's behind me, isn't she?"

Lots of looming "ick" today.

Potential Hot Take: Bram Stoker's Dracula is about soul mates/fated love. Eggers' Nosferatu is about toxic relationships and lust. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk. 😅

Looks like I will be planning a summer trip to Toronto to see nine inch nails...

Today's art prompt is "form" so I thought music and waveforms.

Morning cat routines.

Woke up a little too early for Saturday but making the most of it.

I broke down and cried this morning. The fires in California are devastating for everyone but what about the animals both wild and domestic that are impacted? It's only going to get worse as we turn a blind eye to climate change with our new leadership. I just want out of this dystopian nightmare.

Going to try hard to take a break from other current social media platforms and use this more often. Looking to get back into writing music reviews, so if you have any Shoegaze, Darkwave, PostPunk or Dreampop tunes - please feel free to send me a message. Thanks! ❤️✨

IT’S FRIDAY! LET THE CELEBRATION BEGIN

This is how I look most of the time these days... I am fine with it. Getting older is a wild ride.

On this day in music: The The's album "Infected" was released in 1986.

Things are pretty scary out in the world right now but at least this is here to give us some comfort. #thecure #nowplaying

I believe this is important. #proofofcat

I did the thing.