every gardener i follow is going absolutely hogwild flexing that they eat lettuce from behind their house. i've never seen gardeners act like this in my life. this is our super bowl. this is our olympics. gold medal in shitting normally

I am sorta horrified thinking of people who don’t read the news and have no idea there’s a problem, so they just go into a store and buy themselves a big old bag of poopin’ lettuce I mean: News can and will stress you out But it can also save you weeks on the terlet

Whoa…the car of the Nova Scotia premier got attacked after a speech he made? WHAT THE HELL DID HE SAY? This article says folks were upset about “a variety of issues” but maybe someone from Nova Scotia can provide context? Come on, CBC. You told us what and how but completely ignored the WHY?

Re: Fields of Poop Produce that cause everyone else to poop, causing an infinite poop loop, there is a solution: Greens grown indoors. No fields irrigated with contaminated water, no pesticides, year-round growing season, protected from storms/frosts. Up here it’s called Fieldless. 1/

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I kind of needed this today!

Didn't realize that Dr. Bronner's soap was cool like that, but I'll take it

Is the chain famous for diarrhea perhaps responsible for more diarrhea? What they find will not surprise you

Merely abolishing ICE is the moderate, restrained position. The moral position is prosecutions, a truth commission, and fundamental constitutional reform so a rogue court run by extremists can never again approve secret police death saques occupying our cities.

Happy Bastille Day Lyrics from Rush: Ooh there’s no bread, let ‘em eat cake There’s no end to what they’ll take Flaunt the fruits of noble birth Wash the salt into the earth But they’re marching to Bastille Day The guillotine will claim her bloody prize Free the dungeons of the innocent…

Fantastic post by @jomiles.bsky.social up on Terribleminds—Five Things I Learned While Writing The Final Chronicle of Yeneh:

Truth. We would like to piggyback and point out that THE FINAL CHRONICLE OF YENEH by @jomiles.bsky.social is free from parasites and pairs well with poutine and a frosty beer

It could be argued that I have too many mugs, but I clearly needed this one with skulls and flowers on it made by a local ceramic artist. Because coffee wakes you from the dead and spurs renewal

I got the nicest email just now which illustrates why stories are important. Years ago: Kid who didn’t like to read heard the audiobook of The Purloined Poodle. Asked to read HOUNDED after that. Read the series & much more. Just graduated with dual degrees in Linguistics and Celtic Studies. 1/

Went for a bike ride and the vibes were super green If you live in a New York brownstone, your house used to be here (see alt text)

I see the news is good this morning

All right let’s get this Norway victory going!

Colbert runs on a platform focusing on his honesty and decency informed by his deep Catholic faith, and we can have a comedian-centered power realignment.

If you read The Big Idea post then you will want to read the book, and then when you read the book you’ll be happy, and then the author will be happy too, and then we’ll publish more happy books to make you even happier, and oh my gosh it all starts with you reading this post

I understand that the Belgian kits are intended to be homage to Rene Magritte, but listen, they look like cool refreshing scoops of sorbet Who wants ice cream?

What's the big idea behind my new book The Final Chronicle of Yeneh from @hornedlarkpress.com ? I'm glad you asked! I've got a guest post at Scalzi's Big Idea: whatever.scalzi.com/2026/07/10/t... "A science fiction story that’s a love letter to portal fantasies, for all of us cynical grownups."

Wanted to let y’all know about these Iron Druid stained glass bookmarks made by an artist in Canada: They’re licensed and I’m donating my proceeds to an Ottawa food bank. So if you order one, •you get a nifty bookmark •you support an artist •hungry peeps get to eat shorturl.at/eP0Tj

*France scores* *camera immediately cuts to a cheering mime in a beret* Sir: How Dare You

Today in omg I hate scammers: I’ve received eight failed payments in the last hour—or notifications thereof. Each from a different person ordering a different book. It FEELS like someone has a list of stolen credit cards and they are trying to see which works. May karma come for them soon.

Speed funk. When combined with coffee, you can tell what’s up with Schrödinger s Cat without opening the box. (The cat is okay.) If you would like to try it, have a quad shot then listen to these tracks by High Fade: “Gossip” “The Fly” “Chameleon” You will get some stuff done, by golly

The complete elimination of Meta would yield unambiguous, far reaching benefits for global society.

Are we gonna see The Odyssey next week Why yes, yes we are

Are there polls in which Count Binface is beating Nigel Farage? If not, WHY NOT If you but Binface’s agenda next to Farage’s, the Count would clearly be a better representative for the people of Clacton.

Another summer drink—a mocktail to which you can add tequila if you wish: A SPICY WATERMELON THINGIE yeah that’s totally the name but you can call them something else if you want (Hell yeah my drinks are nonbinary) Ready to make one? LET’S GO 1/

Git it!

You guys if you ever had a question about an oyster you can ask today in a couple of hours. I’m going to ask about Gary.

Here is the bestest summer drink. You can make it with zero-proof gin if you don’t do alcohol like me. It’s great either way. It *does* require sage simple syrup but you can make it easily and save whatever you don’t use for later. Are you ready to make a BLUEBERRY SAGACITY? 1/

Am I the only person wondering why a journalist or five or ten (there have to be a good number who want to know) can’t confirm that Mitch McConnell is alive, dead, or veggie? Or: the governor? “Hi, I’m the governor. Show me the guy who ruined everything.”

Congratulations to @jomiles.bsky.social on the release of THE FINAL CHRONICLE OF YENEH! Absolutely wonderful story that I read in one sitting and I know you’ll love it! Grab it at your store or online today! You will support a small press and have a new favorite! hornedlarkpress.com/product/the-...

The Final Chronicle of Yeneh is out today! A genre-bender full of sentient alien plants & portal fantasy adventure. A duke’s granddaughter rushes to discover the truth about her planet’s native life before her family's terraforming wipes it out. www.jomiles.com/yeneh #booksky #newrelease

Kimberly and I are visiting a cafe owned and operated by a Colombian family ahead of Colombia’s game against Switzerland today. Simply delicious stuff. Have you ever tried patacon baskets? They’re outstanding. And canela colombiana (in the mug)? Tastes like magic. This is Encanto cafe in Manotick.

Happy book birthday to @jomiles.bsky.social! THE FINAL CHRONICLE OF YENEH is now available wherever you like to buy books—at your favorite store or online! It’s stunningly beautiful. If you’ve ever wanted to walk on another planet or just escape this one for a while, this book is for you!

Congratulations to @jomiles.bsky.social on the release of THE FINAL CHRONICLE OF YENEH! Absolutely wonderful story that I read in one sitting and I know you’ll love it! Grab it at your store or online today! You will support a small press and have a new favorite! hornedlarkpress.com/product/the-...

In better news, John Oliver's three-day stint/stunt as a corporate villain on legendary soap opera "General Hospital" appears to be going... fucking brilliantly?? I have watched this clip on a loop for like 20 mins I really, truly need to see the full episodes NOW

Out tomorrow: THE FINAL CHRONICLE OF YENEH! Which means today is the last day to take advantage of our preorder offer—$5 off, bonus stickers, a bookmark, & a note from the author @jomiles.bsky.social! If you’ve wished for a portal fantasy in space, this is it! hornedlarkpress.com/product/the-...

Sometimes a blue curtain is just a blue curtain--but often, there's more. And the best works speak on multiple levels. Sometimes intentional, sometimes. . .let's say the subconscious speaks? JOHN WICK fans. Look what @kevinhearne.bsky.social found via a friend!

AGAIN!!! OMG

HAALAND!!!

Waugggh what a save!!

Omg there IS a scholarly work about the coins in John Wick! Published in March! A 24-page PDF that I am reading now. “The John Wick collection is the perfect case study for interrogating and explaining how commercially successful films engage in socio-semiotic critique”

Is there a scholarly work on the economics of the John Wick movies Because he uses a gold coin to pay for a drink And then a coin for each body removed from his home Did he overpay for the drink or underpay for the body removal It suggests bartenders can move a lot of bodies

Hooray! Yes! This is out on TUESDAY OMG and you should all grab a copy for: Readmaxxing Happymaxxing Plantmaxxing …We may have heard you can just slap “maxxing” on the end of words and it becomes a way of life or something

I warned of this earlier: Gratuitous Taco Pics. Went out with some friends to the best place in Ottawa (Ay Wey!) and whoa dang. L-R: Suadero, cochinita pibil, and al pastor negro (which is a smokier version of al pastor).

Proof of work. Some cafe writing time, then tacos, then Canada in the World Cup. That’s a day. Warning: There will be gratuitous taco pics later

"Norway is imposing a near ban on the use of generative AI tools by elementary school pupils while also restricting their ​use in the education of older children to prevent a ‌negative impact on learning" Sometimes, good policymaking is incredibly simple. www.reuters.com/technology/n...