The most difficult problem of reading ancient texts is shedding my preconceptions from them.

I'm not a Jesus guy But I've heard that whole narrative about the son of man getting pretty pissed off about the money changers in the Temple...

A few days after the 2024 election, I predicted to my MAGA-supporting father that this kind of thing would happen.

Within her church, framed by 3 windows for the Trinity, Mary hears the voice of beautiful angel & replies I am the handmaiden of the Lord. A lovely performance staged by Jan van Eyck in 1434.

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Dialogue is not two monologues taking turns. It is two minds building something neither could build alone.

M.C. Escher : Three Spheres I, (B/K/L/W 336), 1945 wood engraving signed in pencil and inscribed 'eigen druk', on laid Japan paper 279 x 169 mm | 11 x 6-⅝ in

John Adams took the lead to argue in favor of the Declaration of Independence before the Second Continental Congress. He was a master of rhetoric, and he used his persuasion to achieve a unanimous vote in favor of the language in the declaration on July 2nd, 1776.

Have you noticed that the people most certain of their opinions are the ones who've examined them least?

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Them: you are just some random guy on bluesky. Me: I work with probabilities but that doesn't mean I'm "random."

The nearer a man comes to needing nothing, the nearer he is to the gods. For the gods need nothing. - Xenophon, Memorabilia 1.6.10

Tens of thousands celebrated Budapest Pride, the first since Viktor Orbán’s ousting.

I really hate the demographic analysis of "generations." It's an analysis that relies on the conjunction of a category error and Berkson's paradox.

If you are a man who wants to talk to ladies here is my secret trick to get them to talk to you. Adopt a rescue dog, and love it with all your heart. Take good care of it: regular walks, vet visits, doggie day care, treats, dog parks, and, just spending time with your dog.

under a terrifying sky

Stephen Miller is dressed like the antagonist's henchman from a 80's movie.

Samantha French, US contemporary painter known for her underwater portraits #WomensArt #heatwave

The third [Pope] infinite regress.

This is the first concert I'd been to where I got to be the pretentious guy who saw the band while HE was in high school.

Sean Lennon is the star of the Claypool Gold show. 2026.

If you think about it, people who say, "if you think about it" don't.

I refuse to believe that 3 *primary* candidates elected in deep blue NY are representative of the entirety of the Democrats. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samplin...

The Internet was sold to us as something that would provide convenience. Sponsored by AT&T and voiced by Tom Selleck.

If I eat a meal and don't remember eating it, is it a meal?

Shift drink: Reflecting Pool 1oz rum 1oz mezcal .75oz lime .75oz honey barspoon matcha muddled mint

Father John Misty: You and your friends still drop Mr. Show references to each other over text. You haven’t had as many Zoom calls with them as you all said you wanted to have. You’ll inevitably watch any movie The Rock is in. Kayaks.

Someone referring to the "breed" of my dog: What kind of dog is that? Me: She's a rescue.

It's difficult to celebrate the 250th anniversary of this democracy when I feel like it's slipping into either oligarchy or fascism.

Them: It wasn't meant to be. Me: I don't accept arguments from the Principle of Sufficient Reason.

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Berthe Morisot' Julie with Pasie in the Garden at Bougival, 1881 French Impressionist painter #WomensArt

I'm watching "Wild at Heart" for the first time, tonight. I think I was a freshman in high school when it came out. I can't help but think that Quentin Tarantino stole the plot of this movie to write "True Romance." I'll be looking forward to the Criterion Collection putting WaH in 4k.

This song isn't about the assassination of a president. It's about the assassination of the presidency.

Eroica, 1987 https://botfrens.com/collections/27/contents/5300

My late readings are of the dystopian genre 1984, Kafka, "God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater" This diet is supplemented with films as well "Brazil" is a satire of 1984 says I

People are making jokes about one of my favorite Dishwalla songs.

This could have been prevented but for Trump & DOGE. Sorry, MAGA, you are a more imminent threat to Texas BBQ than Talerico will ever be.

on occasion, I see beauty sometimes with eyes sometimes without

NAL, but I worked in Family Law in Texas for a brief time. Angela Paxton and her lawyer negotiating a settlement with Ken Paxton during this election cycle must have been a real sweet position to negotiate from.

Van Heusen (ronald Reagan), https://botfrens.com/collections/19/contents/4089

Books are im/properly ordered. An "Appendix" would always be read before the main work. But, appendices are placed at the end. The Foreword, Introduction, or Preface, which are placed in the early pages of the book should be read after reading the main body.

1984 had hardened me. O'Brien was correct. Winston could not have ever been a meta physician (sp)

I emailed the Senator, congratulating him on his loss. Also, I told him how this post is him blaming others for his own choices. He turned on his constituents in favor of his party, and it finally caught up to him. Leaving his office is the best thing he will do for Texas.

Sonny Rollins, saxophone 'colossus' who honed his sound on a New York bridge, dies at 95 reut.rs/42Zyzwe