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Bertis Downs @bertisdowns.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

From a long time ago, still sounds really good 🎸 https://youtube.com/watch?v=V8TviTcv8eA

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"Pretty Persuasion"

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Anna @ahgra.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Just watched this (new to me) 1973 film version of E.L. Konigsburg’s From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and really enjoyed it. Filmed on location inside the Met!

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Stephen West @stephenwest.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

saw some new (to me, at least) signage at site of former Confederate Memorial in Arlington It omits references to the Memorial's "highly sanitized depictions of slavery" & its "nostalgic, mythologized vision of the Confederacy" And it says the sculpture will return in 2027 L: Feb '26 R: Sept '26

photo of signage at the site of the former Confederate Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery from Feb 2026.

It includes references to "Divisive History," and to the memorial's "nostalgic, mythologized view of the Confederacy," and its "highly sanitized depictions of slavery" that were present in the former signage

photo of signage at the site of the former Confederate memorial in Arlington National Cemetery, from Sept 2026. It omits references to "Divisive History," and to the memorial's "nostalgic, mythologized view of the Confederacy," and its "highly sanitized depictions of slavery" that were present in the former signage

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Vanessa Briscoe Hay @pylongurl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

My younger daughter Victoria recently suffered a stroke. Our friend Jean Biddle has kindly ser up a fund for her recovery. Its hard to ask for and accept help. But, we all need some help sometimes. Thanks in advance if you are able to help or send good vibes. www.gofundme.com/f/support-vi...

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Donate to Support Victoria Hay's Recovery, organized by Jean Biddle

For Victoria Hay Victoria Hay, daughter of Athens musicians Bob and Vanessa Hay and s… Jean Biddle needs your support for Support Victoria Hay's Recovery

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Bertis Downs @bertisdowns.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

This just occurred to me all these years later— 42 to be precise! 🎸🎥 youtu.be/VNbgNdv3RRE?...

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REM - Left Of Reckoning

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Anna @ahgra.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

An amazing book, with photos by DeCarava and story by Langston Hughes.

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New York Transit Museum @nytransitmuseum.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

#MetroCardMonday: In 2017, artist #BarbaraKruger was commissioned to create two MetroCards as part of the Performa Biennial. The MetroCards were one of several works by Kruger appearing around #NYC.

A MetroCard showcasing Barbara Kruger's art. It reads "Who is healed? Who is housed? Who is silent? Who speaks?"

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🍁Laura🍂 @littleedie.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The Ring doorbell I keep on the ground by my front door to see when Ruby wants inside has started giving me descriptions of what it sees every time it notifies me of movement. We may have just found the one & only good use of AI.

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Hardly Strictly Bluegrass @hardlystrictly.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Now streaming in the app: Medley #1! Streaming on our website at noon! Post your guesses here...

Sunset at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. Text noting upcoming medley and encouraging downloading the app.

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Laura Lippman @lauralippman.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Reminded by Bluesky that Billie Holiday died on this date in 1959. “and I am sweating a lot by now and thinking of leaning on the john door in the 5 SPOT while she whispered a song along the keyboard to Mal Waldron and everyone and I stopped breathing” www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/42657/...

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The Day Lady Died

It is 12:20 in New York a Friday three days after Bastille day, yes it is 1959 and I go get a shoeshine because I will get off the 4:19 in Easthampton …

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Anna @ahgra.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Got my mojo working again tonight with some help from @lowcutconnie.bsky.social

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Fishbone @fishboneband.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Oh shit… we in the studio and you know how it is these days.. out of sight, out of mind… so, to keep in sight and on your mind, dropped a new OG reprint from 1987. A personal favorite. Pick up a Fuck Racism Shirt while yoj ate there. Let em Know! www.fishbone.net fishbone.net/products/fis...

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Fishbone - Bringing Back another OG Tee

People want the OG, they got the the OG... Stoked to add this version to the store and for your collection. This design is from the Truth and Soul time... Get yours now. you know its a Comfort Color...

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Old School Punk Librarian @kennethf62.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Just a reminder. I'm always surprised how many people aren't aware of this. #Libraries

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Hunter Felt 🏳️‍⚧️ @hunterfelt.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

8. Also, the Making Of Aja Documentary is not just the definitive Steely Dan fan document it is one of the most legendary rock docs ever. Worth it for the "Peg" guitar solo saga alone: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ6y...

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Steely Dan--Rejected Peg Guitar Solos

YouTube video by Tyler Roland

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David M Willis! @damnyouwillis.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

well then i guess Pace Picante Sauce can SHUT THE FUCK UP

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Taka Hanazawa @takahanazawa.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

pay special attention to #3

a New Orleans front porch. the house is painted light blue and has a concrete front porch with concrete steps, surrounded by lush greenery. a politely striped calico cat lies on the porch completely and totally at ease

zoomed in photo of the cat. she's completely stretched out on her side napping in the Sun. her legs are totally limp

a view of this cat stretching slightly in her sleep. her two front paws are extended out in front of her and she's retracted her face back in a very squishy way. her little jowls are so fucking cute and her eyes are perfect little closed curves

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Translation for non-sports people: Moonlight has just beaten La La Land for Best Picture.

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Air-Conditioned @air-conditioned.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

It's sad to see Ardent shut down. Ardent was the most important and successful studio in Memphis, beginning in the late 1960s. I spent a lot of time there and have many fine memories. I loved that the studio and my hometown were a magnet for so many artists. news.radiofacts.com/memphis-hist... 1/2

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Memphis’ Historic Ardent Studios Shuts Down – Radio Facts Regional News Archive

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Rodger Sherman @rodger.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

every person who has ever worked retail for even a week has at least one song they can never hear again without being involuntarily transported back to the store

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Shannon Carey @scmaestra.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

This is *exactly* why my students wrote guerilla zines countering this whitewashing of American History. Look for them in an Oakland public library near you.

A collection of student written zines, entitled White to Black to Orange - how the color of our oreosent affected our country; America at 250: fascism in America; Legacy of Slavery; when history rhymes; the evolution of women's rights

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Bony 🦴 Skeletino 💀 @notalegalrecord.net · 03/06/2026

as a librarian I ask that we resist the reduction of the products of human creativity to an undifferentiated mass of “content” that gigantic media companies sell you, and your libraries, licenses for limited use. If you can, borrow and use physical books, CDs, DVDs, LPs.

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Alex Brown 🇵🇸 (they/them) @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

*laughs in archivist* It always amuses me at how little historical material is actually not only digitized but also made available online compared to what lay people think.

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Taylor Jessen @sidfudd.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

Sylvia by Nicole Hollander, Aug. 27, 1987 #Fresh

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The Southern Gothic Ghost Bunne : woooooooooo @daemonaac.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

One of my favorite, and enduringly evergreen (alas), Sylvia strips. RIP, Nicole Hollander.

A three panel black and white comic strip features a newscaster, speaking to the viewer:

"BE SURE AND StAY tUNED FOR "PULL MY LEG"

"THE SHOW
WHERE VETERAN
POLitiCAL
REPORtERS ASK
OuR GOVERN-
MENt OFFiCiALS
HARD
QUEStIONS,

AND
tHEN
LAUGH
BOUt LOUD
"At tHEIR
ANSWERS."

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Derf Backderf @derfbackderf.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Nicole Hollander, passed away at age 87. Safe travels, Nicole.

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Anna @ahgra.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Since it’s Willie’s birthday, here’s Bruce Robison’s “What Would Willie Do?,” with Kelly Willis. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rji...

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What Would Willie Do-Kelly Willis,Bruce Robison @AC&T 2013

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Txnewsprincess @txnewsprincess.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I thought this point Eric made about how libraries are early introductions to a social contract was really interesting, too:

“And what I think is so amazing about that is not only do you start to feel like you you are welcome in and belong in this place, the public library, but also you start to learn what it means to be part of a community. Because, let’s say you love Curious Georgebooks and you take out a Curious George book. You get the generosity of your society because it’s like “Here, take this Curious George book home, it’s free. Just bring it back and keep it in good shape. Don’t tear out the pages. Don’t write in it.” And you learn that you want to do that—not only because they tell you—but also because when you return it, you want to get the next Curious George book. And you realize that if the other kids in the community don’t return the book, or don’t take care of their books, you won’t be able to take it out. So, you learn mutual obligation and reciprocity from an early stage.”

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Benjamin Dreyer @bcdreyer.social · 07/04/2026

There are people on this site that don't possess the common sense God granted to a bottle of soy sauce.

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Bo Thompson @gaudipern.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Can you read English cursive? Ever wanted to volunteer from the comfort of home for a useful cause? Have I got an offer for you... The Newberry Library in Chicago is always in need of transcribers to help decipher historical handwritten documents. If this is you, learn more about it below:

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If you read cursive, the Newberry has a job for you.

The Newberry Library in Chicago is scouting transcribers to demystify its handwritten collection. As Dan Kelly wrote in yesterday’s Chicago, the archive’s hunt for “living Rosetta…

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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Every year, hundreds of people walk silently through the streets of Minneapolis… looking at the windows of the houses. It's the Wedge Cat Tour: the residents put the cats in the window and the crowd stops to admire them. Yes. This exists. 😹

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Anna @ahgra.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I've been fortunate enough to see Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy's amazing tribute to R.E.M. multiple times in past weeks, and this performance is a treasure. #r.e.m. #lifesrichpageant #michaelshannon #jasonnarducy youtu.be/0I_82XuEgYA?...

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Mike Mills sings Superman with Shannon, Narducy, and Friends Bloomington IN 3/16/26

YouTube video by Sanna Sharp

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

If you didn't catch the names in PTA's speech, the 1975 Best Picture nominees are Barry Lyndon, Dog Day Afternoon, Jaws, Nashville, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. There are no skips; there is no wrong place to start. They will make you love American movies anew, and demand the best from them.

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Brian Mitchell @brianmitchl.com · 14/03/2026

This display at the Minneapolis Central Library is so good. "Who's mentioned in the Epstein Files? Find them here."

Library book display with a sign saying “Who’s mentioned in the Epstein Files? Find them here.” The display features books about Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Elon Musk, Bill Cosby, Bill Gates, and others.

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Anna @ahgra.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Weaver D's in Athens, GA, recently closed so Dexter Weaver can finally retire, but you can still get a t-shirt. This link is from Weaver D's Facebook page. weaverds.itemorder.com/shop/home/

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Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods

Online ordering for Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods

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Annie Zaleski @anniezaleski.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Michael Stipe showed up in NYC tonight for the Michael Shannon/Jason Narducy show and sang @remhq.bsky.social "These Days" (!!!!) and "The Great Beyond." 😭 😍https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RiouUSsOIs

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Michael Stipe Joins Shannon Narducy

YouTube video by Sanna Sharp

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Anna @ahgra.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

[from YouTube description] This was recorded on VHS from the 1991 PBS Austin City Limits with the Indigo Girls, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Julie Gold. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIe0...