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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 12/10/2026

A novel’s first line carries enormous weight, Stephanie Bai writes in The Atlantic Daily. She asked The Atlantic’s writers and editors: What is one of the best first lines in modern literature?

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Six of the Best First Lines in Modern Literature

It is a truth universally acknowledged that every great book must be in want of a great first line.

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

I'm in the process of reading John Le Carre's "Agent Running in the Field."

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I finished reading Alma Katsu's followup to the great "Red Widow"--her "Red London." What a great read. Multiple threads going on in this book and a great sense of the internal politics of the IC. I especially like the hint on the last page of what else might be coming. @almakatsu.bsky.social

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I like to read two books at the same time--alternating between each selection. It helps my creativity as a writer. I just finished "Between Two Fires" and I'm on the last two chapters of Alma Katsu's terrific followup to "Red Widow" with "Red London." @almakatsu.bsky.social

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I just finished reading a terrific book: "Between Two Fires" by Christopher Buehlman. Set in France during the Black Plague. Horror, medieval period, knights, honor, scoundrels, monsters, and the most fundamental question: is the orphan girl a witch or a saint?

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

In August, during war games in Germany (Combined Resolve), a Ukrainian regiment (approximately 1,000 personnel) wiped out a US armored Brigade (3rd Armored Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division) so quickly that the exercise officials had to regenerate US forces: www.kyivpost.com/post/82293

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Ukrainian Drones ‘Wiped Out’ US Armored Brigade in Germany’s War Games

The American brigade was tasked with assaulting positions reinforced by Ukrainian troops. But its heavily armored personnel carriers quickly became easy targets.

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Trump Administration has threatened to tear down the Kennedy Center if the court does not approve their planned changed. Absolutely appalling. Everything this man touches, he destroys or wrecks.

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Silhouette of a statue framed by the gallery entrance at the Getty Villa #gettyvilla #silhouette, #statue

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

A "god beam" in Red Canyon near Kanab

A light beam in a slot canyon in Southern Utah.

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Reflection of the Washington Monument in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial #washingtonmonument #Vietnamveteransmemorial #DC #reflection

A reflection of the Washington Monument in the polished marble of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC.

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Officially, today is Memorial Day in the US. At a time we are at war--a very misguided and stupid one IMO--it's important to not forget those who've sacrificed in the past as well as those at risk today. #memorialday, #arlingtonnationalcemetery

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Sunset on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, on the border with Panama. #costarica, #sunset, #beach, #reflection, #panama, #pacific

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I hope this is a good Earth Day for you. Photo from a previous Earth Day demonstration on the Capital Mall in DC!

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Museum courtyard arches in Bogota

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Double rainbow shot behind the falls at Seljalandsfoss, Iceland. #rainbow, #iceland, #waterfall,

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Squirrel monkey and baby in Costa Rica near the border with Panama #CostaRica, #Panama, #Toskita, #squirrelmonkey, #baby

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! This is a frozen bubble (in a heart shaped cookie cutter) #Valentine'sDay, #frozenbubble, #cookiecutter,

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Why cake? Well, tis the season to celebrate, regardless of your faith tradition. #cake, #maco, #depthoffield, #color, #food,

A close-up photo with limited DoF of a piece of cake.

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

How windy was it in Iceland in June? This is from the South Coast--just east of Vik. Sadly, Bluesky cuts off the upper half of the video clip. #iceland, #waterfall, #windy, #Vik,

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

The Des Moines Art Center. I went in with minimal expectations and was instead "wow-ed!" The space is outstanding, the collection and special exhibit great. Buildings/wings by Saarinen, IM Pei, and Meier #DesMoines, #DMAC, #architecture, #art, #IMPei, #saarinen, #Meier,

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Great Falls National Park the day after a snowfall, Potomac River, Washington DC

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Zion in march with ice still on some of the rocks. #zion, #ice, #redrocks, #Utah,

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Ice that has broken off the Jokulsarlon Glacier. And yes, the glacier ice really is that blue. #Iceland, #Jokulsarlon, #ice, #lagoon, #nature,

Chunks of blue ice that have broken off of the Jokulsarlon Glacier in Iceland

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Driving in rural Calvert County today (deep red Trump territory), I passed two separate "NO KINGS" demonstrations by the side of Rt. 4. I'd guess the first one was 200 people with signs and T-shirts, chanting. The second (further South) was probably 75 people. Kudos to those who participated.

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Aftermath of a fire near Yosemite

Smoking trunks of a forest near Yosemite National Park after a wildfire had burned through

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Near sunrise at the Coral Pink San Dunes state park in Utah

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I support Democratic Senators who refuse to vote for the the GOP/Trump CR/Budget--it's an unacceptable budget. But Schumer does have a point. Under a shutdown, Trump can declare all programs and Agencies he dislikes (EPA, NOAA) to be nonessential and furlough all personnel (more below)

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

A long exposure with two flashing tops, shot from above #longexposure, #lightpainting, #kidtoys, #abstract

An abstract photo of two tops with lights in a long exposure

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

One of the last acts of the Biden Administration that has kind of gotten lost in the shuffle is the signing of the Explore Act in January 2025. Before, as a photographer or videographer, you almost always needed a permit to shoot in a National Park. Now no permits required for low-impact groups.

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Joe Willmore @joewillmore.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Frozen soap bubble--at the right temperature, snowflakes and crystals begin to form inside it.

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