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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

I can’t stress this enough: F**K ice!

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

I could think of lots of things but this seems like a great starting point.

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☀️Fawn☀️ @fawndart.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Important PSA: I hope you never see other artists as competition. Please take their success as proof that you can also succeed here.

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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 14/12/2025

Just for those who may be a little confused: “Pro-life” would be 20 Sandy Hook students being college sophomores this year.

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Never doubt the comforting power of creativity. We had two Brown students in our home for a while last night until their parents could get them. They played guitar and read Calvin and Hobbes. I know how upset they were, and it was also amazing to see how centering creativity can be. Also, F the nra.

Cover of the Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary book, picturing the two characters making funny faces.

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Philip Eil @phileil.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

The area around Brown University -- which is also where I grew up and now live -- is quaint and picturesque. A postcard version of a New England college town. But I never thought "this can't happen here." Because there is nowhere in the U.S. where this can't happen.

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

multiple helicopters, sound of sirens, shooter still at large, but blocks away, the theater is still open for tonight’s philharmonic.

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Matt Bell @mdbell79.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

99% percentage of literary culture is a gift economy and some other percentage of the people who want in will never give gifts nor deserve any of their own.

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Lisa Thornton @thorntonforreal.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Do you know what they can never take from us? Cooking a delicious dinner while listening to a record.

The cover of the album Bessie Smith The World’s Greatest Blues Singer with a drawing of Bessie wearing a billowing dress and a hat with pearls and a feather

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

In keeping with the bounty of Godzilla, I often find peace in this statement.

Picture of Godzilla, with text that reads: Saying "my life stinks" when things go wrong is self-deprecating, defeatist, and fills you with sadness. Saying, "this isn't the life Godzilla wants for me," is motivating, makes you think about Godzilla, and reminds you that Godzilla cares about you.

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Aimee Steinberger @aimeekitty.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Remember your favorite creator possibly might be struggling with imposter syndrome and doubt and this timeline sucks.. so if you find yourself thinking “wow I really relate to this persons work” or that persons work gives you joy, you should probably tell them. It’s a hard time to be a creative.

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

I only know @camilleuadams.bsky.social through social media, but she has to be one of the kindest people I've "met." She's also a fabulous writer, and I am so looking forward to reading this book. Congrats Dr. Adams!!!

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

F*ck ice and this entire administration.

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 20/11/2025

Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

The Muffs popped up on one of my playlists and dang! I forgot how punk this song was! Also made me think of @lizprato.bsky.social.

Album cover of The Muffs Hamburger, which features the song Kids in America

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Megan @ Sugar Pig @sugarpigblog.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

"...crouching before the blue god of short flames in his black metal cave, winking at me like a dozen butterfly wings, sucking moisture from my lips in return for brief comfort." Read my latest CNF in @cowboyjamboree.bsky.social www.cowboyjamboreemagazine.com/dressing-in-...

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I missed this piece in @splitlipthemag.bsky.social back in May. @cindyhouse.bsky.social is one of my favorite writers and this a great example of why. She manages to evoke sadness, hilarity, and anger in under 1,000 words.

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Chipmunk — Split Lip Magazine

I remember the house, can see it even now, though it was over a decade ago when I lived there.

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Not saying that democrats are any great shakes, but this republican administration literally went to court so they would not have to feed hungry children. In the richest country on earth.

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Heading to the garden shop to buy a pitchfork. Anyone else need one?

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

"I watch the EMTs strap my daughter to a stretcher. She tells me she loves me; I tell her I love her, too. I brush her dimpled hand in parting, hoping it never loses that babylike softness." Y'all! This piece by @mooninabucket.bsky.social is brilliant and heartbreaking.

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When My Daughter Says She Cut Herself at School

Francesca Leader I hear her say she didn’t mean to cut so deep. That her father left his razor out (though I begged him to be careful), so she took it, just in case. She tells me the blade’s sharpn…

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 30/10/2025

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

And remember, if you see someone stealing food, no you didn't.

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

I've done this and got to read a fabulous book AND learned a lot about writing reviews. Highly recommended!

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Writers! This is a great opportunity to engage with the community, read cool stuff, and learn so much more about your own writing. For the record, I’m not associated with @splitlippress.com but love being a reader.

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

This is a great list for food donation ideas.

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Has anyone else seen the White House website lately? It’s like Saturday night live, the onion, and George Orwell got together to make a parody.

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Love sending out CNF acceptances for @reckonreview.bsky.social! Got to read two stunning pieces of writing last night. Best volunteer gig ever :)

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

I can’t believe I’m watching interviews of city mayors talking about how they are coordinating with other mayors to discuss how to protect their residents FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES I know we are “used to it” but it is absolutely insane

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

“It was great seeing you. We need to keep in touch. Here are some pictures and videos from the funeral.” Love the dark humor in this piece from Katrina Ralbag.

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I THINK I’VE BEEN HERE BEFORE | Creative Nonfiction by Katrina Ralbag – Reckon Review

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

This Should go swimmingly.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 30/09/2025

People of Illinois, we need your help. Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors. We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Did I miss another rapture?

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Sage Tyrtle 🇨🇦 @sagetyrtle.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

SO proud to be part of @reckonreview.bsky.social with this CNF #FlashFiction piece, which I wrote as part of @smokelong.bsky.social Fitness. It begins: "Maybe parallel universe me was born without a cleft palate. Maybe her philtrum is intact..." Read more: reckonreview.com/maybe-parall...

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MAYBE PARALLEL UNIVERSE ME WAS BORN WITHOUT A CLEFT PALATE | Creative Nonfiction by Sage Tyrtle – Reckon Review

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

This made me smile. Hopefully it will make you smile, too.

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

There are worse ways to end the day than a bike ride to the bay.

The setting sun shines through clouds and reflects on the waters of the bay. In the distance, there are sailboats and then land.

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Erin Vachon (they/them) 🍉 @erinvachon.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

so tired of watching rich people break everything beautiful

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Yes, and I've found that Korean zombie shows do a pretty good job of this. All of Us are Dead is a nice example. It's a bit campy at first, but grows on you (at least it did for me).

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Raising property tax on one & two-family homes, lowering taxes on developer properties, increasing the cost of parking tix, adding an additional tax to entertainment tickets (high-school & college sports, theater, music venues)... these local "progressive" legislators sure do like their reaganomics.

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Curious about what people think, here. Not about bluesky "dying," but about how to connect and build an online community.

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

13 days till my book comes out, please please please please buy a copy, I will never ask you for anything ever again, except maybe if I ever write anything again which I promise I won’t a.co/d/4Zcm0Ip

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

"I believe in ROMO: Relief Of Missing Out. I believe in dining alone at bars in French restaurants where I can only afford a six ounce House Red and Bread Service." New CNF from Grace Ann Elinski over @reckonreview.bsky.social. Also, ROMO might be my new catchphrase.

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ARS POETICA | Creative Nonfiction by Grace Ann Elinski – Reckon Review

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

The pettiness of this article is absolute perfection, especially if you're a cooking/coffee/kitchen nerd.

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Jim Almo @jimalmo.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Choose 20 MONSTERS you have loved from childhood. One MONSTER per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, just MONSTERS. Day 2 (or maybe day 4? I did Day 1 three days ago.) Also, not necessarily from childhood.

The crypt keeper from Tales from the Crypt. He's a ghoul with long hair sitting on a throne.

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