Clearly on a mission from Gahd. Give the man some dry white toast.

Somebody agrees.

"The purpose is not to learn words," he said. "The purpose is to make sense." I don't understand how you get to the latter without the former. I wonder if teachers in HS and college are aware of this and if it accounts for the difficulties their students have reading longer & more complex texts.

I'll take it one step further: I do not want a smart TV. I do not want a TV with native apps. I do not want a TV that does ANYTHING but display video fed into it. I essentially just want a giant monitor.

Or just have him start the next film alive and well and then at some point have someone be like "Bond! I thought you got blown up!" And then have him quip "you know better than to listen to rumors," or "what can I say? That was no time to die" and then absolutely refuse to explain further

I honor the dad joke here, but also: sorcerer.

@effinbirds.com says it best in this sticker I have on the back of my e-reader. Gotcher performative finger right fucking here.

I've always read everywhere. Only reason I don't read in public anymore (except for the laundromat, which is inevitable) is that I'm not IN public anymore 'cause I have trust issues and y'all nasty.

Mamdani is going to implement Sharona law. NYC will now be forced to muh-muh-muh-my Sharona.

FYI, I post the lyrics for two reasons: first, for people like me with auditory-processing issues (the vast majority of songs, I simply cannot understand the lyrics as sung), so we can appreciate the *words*, and second, to maybe prompt folks to go give the song a listen. It's *gorgeous*.

The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down Of the big lake they call Gitche Gumee The lake, it is said, never gives up her dead When the skies of November turn gloomy

None of these people should ever know peace.

Never have. Never will. Not interested in going anywhere *near* a crap app built out of countless millions of hard-won words stolen from my colleagues, the use of which will (bonus!) begin progressively to degrade my cognitive skills and blunt the edge of the tool I’ve spent half a century honing. 🤨

sound on. I’m still laughing

Our rescue (arfpnc.com) helps a lot of folks with free food for their pets. So I can confirm that donating food to rescues can really help. And if you find yourself needing food for your pets? Reach out to a local rescue. If they can help, they will.

That's right there in the name: a SUPERfamily. *now imagines all of 'em in heroic Superman poses*

this administration reminds me so frequently of the line about how the US didn’t win the Cold War, we just lost it last.

Lamp is gonna light YOU up.

Good morning🖤

Post you from a different era. Me almost exactly 36 years ago today, sitting atop the Berlin Wall before it came down. (No, I can't take credit for that happening.)

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@scalzi.com A little help, if you can. I seem to recall years ago that you and a number of other authors came up with something along the lines of "the ultimate fantasy novel title," and it was this glorious long Frankensteinian name, but my search skills are failing.

Genuinely ticked off over TV (specifically in this case TV fandom). "Reports" say that Sanguinet will not be in Shoresy season 5. Yes, I know, Shoresy's sposta coach, but FIGGER IT OUT.

roses are red big laughs are hearty

Just finished my 499th project (I'd've said "copyedit," but a handful have been proofreads); tomorrow, I begin my 500th. Could be I'm an established professional now or some such nonsense. May not have much else going for me, but there's that, at least.

HOLY FUCK A NEW-TO-ME GALLUS STORY I'M HAVING A COUGHING FIT FROM LAUGHING SO HARD I really needed this. Gallus, you came by your chaos-magnet-ness honestly.

My dude needs wheels after a jerk wrecked his car. He's almost there. He's not even looking for fancy wheels, just something that will get him through Detroit. You know, the basics. www.gofundme.com/f/help-zig-r...

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Never rains but that it pours. Let's help Brother Zigs out, folks. www.gofundme.com/f/help-zig-r...

Happy Durin's Day tomorrow to those who observe.

c'mon it's not asking much that you risk your life by wanking off the elephants cos I can't think of a white lie to tell my 3yo.

Just goes to show that hierarchy is seductive and corruptive

I will reiterate something here: The MMR is a live-virus vaccine. As such, I (and people like me) CANNOT take it Everyone on chemotherapy, everyone in transplant protocol, everyone with a weakened immune system -- we all all DEPENDING on the REST of you to get vaccinated, to stop it from spreading.

The only one I was fooling here was myself.

A bundle of joy named Georgie - Senior Sweetheart, located in New York, NY. Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/georgie-senior-sweetheart-77866444/ny/new-york/bronx-tails-cat-rescue-ny1115/

The Waffle House sells an official nightlight and I’m so pissed it’s sold out I could start a fight at the Waffle House.

Wear a damn mask and go get your MMR re-upped. Just do it. If you don't have insurance, check with your state health department about programs they might have. Do it.

Cats yelling in slow motion is my new favorite genre.

Always repost the medically accurate muscle chart. ("and then there's this asshole" is my nemesis)

Fuckin' President Goldmember here.

HEADBANGING SEA SLUG \m/

We open for submissions on Monday! So excited! Hope you have a great weekend!

my incredible friend ivy set this up to help nuno. i have reached the max reimbursement from my pet insurance and we still have radiation to go. if you can help i will be so very grateful. if not. just your thoughts are appreciated. thanks. www.gofundme.com/f/nuno-needs...

We don’t want you to read COYOTE RUN by @lilithsaintcrow.com simply because we publish it. We want you to read it because we think you’re cool and want you to be happy when the fascists lose. Plus the Ebook is cheaper than a fancy latte and it’ll last longer too. MAYBE COYOTE IS A VALUE MEAL

the chair emoji got put there cuz i made this while sleep deprived and it accidentally went viral and people kept yelling at me about it

This is the most delightful photo.

For those who missed the reference, or just want to read it again.

This sweet 17 year old baby deserves a happy home NOW! If you're in the northern VA area go visit him. Missy will send you a $100 Chewy or PetSmart card to by him a comfy bed if you adopt him. Please share this post so he can be "home" soon!