In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice. KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond. His reply was a doozy.

McDonald's Tartar Sauce Ratchet Gun (1991) Image: National Museum of American History

#FirstPlayOfDay #MusicChallenge You Better You Bet Pete Townshend From Another Scoop. I really enjoy Pete’s home recordings www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxZ4...

Starving people is a weapon of control. So, too, is controlling and attacking the media, attacking science and higher ed, and using the military against citizens and innocent people. All weapons of control.

Come join with others to stand against Trump's political prosecutions, against ICE's attacks on our communities, and for freedom of speech and the right to protest. See you tomorrow.

I've been in a punk/new wave mood the last couple of days. Pere Ubu, the Jam, Slits, Pop Group, Gang of 4, stuff like that. More to come I'm sure. Sunday I listened to some Miles Davis, which was pretty cool.

- #PamelasSpreadTheWord that #gopHatesVets Cadet Bone Spurs and his cult has NEVER honored that compact of Duty and Gratitude owed to we Veterans, even though we're a rare 7% of the population who Served for 100% of the population including for those who couldn't and for those who wouldn't. -

Marc Chagall : Blue Horse in the Sky, 1960

Paul Klee : Moonlight, 1919

Average healthcare costs in the US: Giving birth? $18,000 Cancer treatment? $150,000 One month ICU stay? Between 30k and 150k. That’s not including copays, deductibles, interest and all the other hoops you have to jump through. Cost in Canada? $0. Cost in the UK? $0. Cost in Australia? $0.

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The Green Fuzz - Green Fuzz [Garage, USA](1969) https://redd.it/qovq64 https://youtu.be/ClxkAztDnMI

@TheRickWilson : "The Republicans cannot believe their luck. They get to end the shutdown, blame it on Democrats, and go back to the MAGA base and say, “We killed Obamacare at last!”" https://open.substack.com/pub/therickwilson/p/schumer-and-the-hateful-eight-betray?r=2lckc&utm_medium=ios

Wilhelmina Barns-Graham : November I, 1991 Screenprint on paper 55.20 x 64.70 cm Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art (Modern Two) Further info in the alt text 👇

CHROME AND HOT LEATHER #Movie1971

Sower with Basket - 1881 https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/11881

"Appearing to close his eyes"? Motherfucker, we can actually see his eyes are closed. It's an observable fact. How about "appearing to fall asleep"? Or "appearing to briefly die"?

I received this email about Democrats caving to end the shutdown from one of the SNAP recipients I spoke to:

It's tough living in reality. Reminder: United States Capitol switchboard (202) 224-3121

David Hockney : Moving Wisp, 1995 on canvas 72.25 x 82.25 in | 183.5 x 208.9 cm Further description in the alt text 👇

2000 Great Songs #1146: Stephanie Says. One of the prettiest songs Lou Reed ever wrote, and one of the Velvet Underground's last recordings with John Cale, inexcusably locked in the vaults until the band's mid-80s "great lost album" release.

On Tuesday, Americans sent Democrats a resounding message. “Fight for us” “Fight for working class Americans” “Fight against Trump’s corruption, criminality and cruelty” 5 days later, Democrat Senators sent Americans a resounding message. “Nah”

The Dems who are caving are doing so not because their base wants them to, not because the voters want them to, not because the fed workers and SNAP recipients want them to… they are caving because their DONORS want them to. And that’s really all that ever matters to the corrupt

JUST IN! 'On This Day' by Tony Molina Grungy lo-fi indie rock and power pop FFO GBV, early Weezer, Sharp Pins. @slumberlandrecords.com www.normanrecords.com/records/2118...

This deal to reopen the government is fucking disgraceful. Tens of millions will lose their healthcare. Trump will be emboldened. This is exactly what’s wrong with Democratic Party leadership and why we need more people in Congress who will actually hold the line.

What kind of Democrat votes to strip millions of their health care so MAGA can keep wrecking our society? You eight cowards deserve all the shit you are going to get. Just fuck off, the lot of you.

The 8 who voted for YES are NOT up for reelection in this cycle - either retiring OR just got elected last year. Schumer and leadership carefully selected those who would vote to screw Americans to provide cover for the vote. Schumer thinks we the people are too stupid to figure that out

Remember this…..

BREAKING: Trump has just issued pardons to dozens of conservatives who tried to overturn the 2020 election results, including: Mark Meadows, Kenneth Chesebro, Jeffrey Clark, Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, John Eastman, Boris Epshteyn, and more — per pardon attorney Ed Martin.

"Not being a dick" is what I strive for. More people should try it.

Remembering Robert Frank, Swiss/American photographer born otd in 1924. 🎂 His best known work is his 1958 book 'The Americans' which gave a gritty insight to the reality of life for many in the US. Regarded as one of the 20th century's most influential photographers - read more about his life 👇

“This was a very very bad vote”

ALICE COOPER

Opal - Supernova [US, Psychedelic Rock] (1987) https://redd.it/1o8ca85 https://youtu.be/83gaL0scTpg

#NowPlaying "NEW RIVER HEAD" by THE BEVIS FROND of 1991 #Rock #Alternative #Progessive #Psychedelic #TheBevisFrond #NickSaloman Verry happy birthday to guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Nick Saloman!🌹 born on this day in 1953

The Bevis Frond - Blurred vision (1991) #vinyl #vinylrecords www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSoV...

Maelström for Improvisers a film by Christian Pouget. 114 minutes released October 2025

for those moving to florida

Miles Davis. Honky Tonk youtu.be/LAO0twHT0H0?...

👑🙏 blasting to the heavens Miles Davis at the Fillmore (1970) Jack DeJohnette - drums David Holland - bass Keith Jarrett - organ Chick Corea - rhodes Steve Grossman - tenor Airto Moreira - percussion Miles Davis - trumpet #nowspinning #jazzsky #vinyl

🎶🎺☔️❤️ MOMENTO MILES DAVIS.... 🎶 "Miles Runs The Voodoo Down"

Raise me up Miles The Complete On the Corner Sessions

Miles Davis ~ Guinnevere (from The Complete Bitches Brew Sessions, 1969) #NowPlaying #MilesDavis #MusicSky Happy Tuesday night! youtu.be/nnFHEjXdaSE?... via @YouTube

Miles Davis ~ Vote for Miles (On the Corner, 1972) #NowPlaying #MilesDavis #MusicSky Brilliant 70s Miles, with John McLaughlin, Herbie Hancock, Colin Walcott, Billy Hart, Jack DeJohnette, Al Foster, Harold Williams and Michael Henderson. And vote for real😎 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z670...