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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 3h
“The duality of life”
Wendy Carlos: Switched-On Bach II, vinyl recordSwitched Off Bach: Glenn Gould (piano), E. Power Biggs (organ), Pablo Caslas (conducting Marlboro Festival Orchestra), Zoltan Rozsnyai (conducting Columbia Chamber Symphony)
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 7h
That growing and vocal contingent of The Left which believes we should only ever again listen to music in the form of one 33” record, namely Television’s ‘Marquee Moon’ (1977) has gone too far, and cannot have thought this through rigorously… 🧵 [1/473]
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🐺Cold🪦Sam🪾 @pdfmerchant.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"hark! Conne ye heer the sighynge of the schades? the cryinge of the wulf?" Nay brother, I ne conne. for myn actyv noys-cuncellynge heed-coifs ben ful of the sown of Darkened Noys
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toilet bones @toiletbones.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Found the email I sent when I got accidentally added to the faculty listserv of an orthopedic surgery clinic and nobody would remove me so I sent this email to all faculty/staff/med students and they removed me almost immediately
Hello Bone Colleagues, 
I have invented a new type of ankle and I'm very excited to show it to you. Early raccoon trials suggest a 60% increase in scurrying speed and dramatic increases in fine motor banditry. I know we are not supposed to create super raccoons, but I think you'll change your mind and professional ethics when you see how cute they are. I believe we are on the cusp of a new era in advanced human scurrying because if medical science has taught me anything, it's that improvements in raccoons correspond 1:1 to improvements in humans. 

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[My name]
Chief Bone Inventor
Chair, Department of Foot and Leg Innovation
Lord Mayor, Musculoskeletal Medicine 
Hartford HealthCare,
The Bone & Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital.
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Isobel Bess @echosequence.space · 06/10/2026
fourth: Ian Lark Miller's Walking Palm. a debut collection(!) from a poet with a strong sense of movement and moment. it's a privilege to get to print these poems out mail them to people. otherspaces.bandcamp.com/merch/ian-la...
otherspaces.bandcamp.com
Ian Lark Miller – Walking Palm from Other Spaces
Ian Lark Miller – Walking Palm from Other Spaces
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Anyone who was around for the Enlightenment, please feel free to add your thoughts below👇
Jess @ennui-haver.bsky.social
i tolerate u

Cold Sam @pdfmerchant.bsky.social
this is the foundation of liberalism, to me

Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social
'We ran out of pole-arms: a cautionary talé'
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Garth Marenghi's Catbus @catbus.phd · 06/10/2026
the origin of good posts
Edward Gorey, Message from Beyond 

a group sitsxat a table peering up into the dark where a disembodied arm proffers a written message
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Vincent van Gogh @vangogh.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Vase with Irises - 1890 botfrens.com/collections/46/content…
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Vincent van Gogh @vangogh.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Still Life with Oranges and Lemons with Blue Gloves - 1889 botfrens.com/collections/46/content…
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Vincent van Gogh @vangogh.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
During his stay in the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum, Van Gogh painted Irises. Blue petals swirl around a single white bloom, repetition giving way to individuality. Order and impulse find harmony in brushstroke and color.
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Still need to read this, tbh
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Artemis sometimes looks like she is wearing mittens
Fluffy calico cat with yellow green eyes, sitting on my kneeArtemis still sitting on me, being petted with her eyes narrowed
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Remember that while you yourself may simply communicate through the æther between central & eastern europe for your long-distance relationship, there could be all manner of other entities using that medium and you do *not* have to listen to their opinions on fashion, cuisine or gender. Stay mindful🙏
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Two Ghosts music store and café yesterday
Interior of Two Ghosts (record store + coffee)Exterior window of Two GhostsDowntown Great Falls, MA outside Two GhostsInterior of Two Ghosts
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
How it feels to recommend a favorite book
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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Stray cat sleeping on Japanese roof tiles. Photography by Takezoo on Ganref
Curled into a tight, peaceful crescent upon a sun-warmed copper roof ledge, a stray tabby cat reposes beneath the heavy eaves of a traditional Japanese structure. Above, rows of dark, undulating ceramic roof tiles (kawara) slope gently downward, dappled with vibrant golden and crimson autumn leaves (ochiba) drifted from overhead branches. Beneath the eaves, vermilion timber trim and clean white rafter ends cast soft shadows over the sleeping feline, whose soft grey coat merges harmoniously with the surrounding textures. The scene radiates an intimate sensory atmosphere: the gentle warmth of sun-soaked copper radiating through thick fur, the crisp rustle of falling leaves skittering across clay tiles, the faint, earthy fragrance of weathered wood and autumn air, and the deep, unbothered hush of a lazy afternoon.
Cats (neko) have occupied a cherished place in Japanese domestic life, folklore, and literature since the Nara period, when they were first brought aboard ships from China to guard sacred Buddhist sutras against rodents. Over centuries, these nimble creatures evolved into ubiquitous companions of urban streetscapes, quiet temple grounds, and classic ukiyo-e woodblock prints, embodying domestic tranquility, good fortune, and independence. The architectural backdrop illustrates traditional Japanese roofing design, where fired clay kawara tiles work in tandem with copper flashing (akagane) to shed seasonal rains and shield structural timbers. This enduring construction reflects monozukuri—the meticulous synthesis of natural materials, precision joinery, and functional metalwork engineered to withstand the elements while aging with dignity.
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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Willow and Crows Yanagi ni karasu zu 柳に鳥図Attributed to: Katsushika Hokusai 1841 (Tenpo 12) MEDIUM/TECHNIQUEHanging scroll; ink and color on silk DIMENSIONSImage: 84.7 x 42.5 cm (33 3/8 x 16 ¾ in.) Overall: 193 x 68 cm (76 x 26 ¾ in.) CREDIT LINEWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Cascading down from the upper left, the gossamer tendrils of a weeping willow (yanagi) frame a dramatic, tumbling flock of crows (karasu) in mid-flight. Rendered in masterly sumi ink on silk, the painting captures twelve birds descending in dynamic, acrobatic spirals—their wings banking, swooping, and fanning open with astonishing kinetic force. Hokusai employs a breathtaking range of ink tones, from the velvety pitch-black of primary wing feathers to translucent slate-grey washes detailing underbellies and open, cawing beaks. The image evokes a vivid sensory atmosphere: the sharp, cold rustle of autumn wind whipping through slender willow branches, the raucous, reverberating calls of crows gathering at twilight, the faint scent of aged ink and silk, and the palpable rushing of feathers cutting through damp evening air.
Created in 1841 (Tenpo 12) during the final, triumphant decade of Katsushika Hokusai’s life, this hanging scroll (kakejiku) bears the signature of the octogenarian master operating under his late artistic moniker Gakyō Rōjin Manji ("Old Man Mad About Painting"). Now housed in the William Sturgis Bigelow Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the work stands as a supreme masterwork of kachō-ga (bird-and-flower painting). Hokusai’s lifetime of relentless anatomical observation and brush experimentation allowed him to capture the illusion of instantaneous movement with effortless spontaneity. Executing such complex, fluid brushwork directly onto delicate silk demanded absolute technical mastery, as silk absorbs ink instantly without allowance for correction—a pure manifestation of monozukuri (artisanal discipline and supreme material craftsmanship).
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Henri Matisse @henrimatisse.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
[Untitled] (Illustration for the Poem "Soupir"), 1932 botfrens.com/collections/48/content…
[Untitled] (Illustration for the Poem "Soupir")
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Illia Ponomarenko @ioponomarenko.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We have to think of how best to reprise it this year
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It’s time to go to ancient Crete and embark on a Minoan lifestyle (to bring back Minoan clothing styles as well)
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🔥✍️👹 @rookscript.reductive.group · 25/09/2026
Chilling unconscionably
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🍄 @snakeroot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Spacetime is a branch of the occult
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Henri Matisse @henrimatisse.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Sun Street, 1905 botfrens.com/collections/48/content…
Sun Street
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Henri Matisse @henrimatisse.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Lute, 1943 botfrens.com/collections/48/content…
The Lute
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Small demon, look at those teeth
Artemis, a fluffy calico cat with yellow-green eyes curled up in my chair yet againArtemis yawning and exposing her frightening fangs
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Two months hence
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It might exist ⬇️
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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Garden with Roosters botfrens.com/collections/109/conten…
"Garden with Roosters," an entrancing piece by Gustav Klimt, vividly captures a lush garden scene with richly detailed flora flanking a garden path, along which two roosters leisurely tread. Klimt's signature use of organic patterns and vibrant colors is evident, echoing his deep fascination with nature and ornamentation.
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Gustav Klimt @klimtgustav.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Church in Unterach on the Attersee botfrens.com/collections/109/conten…
Gustav Klimt's "Church in Unterach on the Attersee" captures the serene landscape of an Austrian lakeside village with vibrant colors and intricate patterns characteristic of his style. The painting reflects Klimt's departure from portraiture during his summer stays in the Salzkammergut, where he embraced the natural beauty of the region.
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The details of the shelter will be down below for ppl who would like to help.
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
If you feel misunderstood: Over the years, Stendhal wrote a ‘preface to the first edition’, two ‘attempts at a preface’ & a ‘final preface’, as ppl weren’t sufficiently understanding ‘De l’Amour’. At no point did he acknowledge this 📕 grew out of his unrequited love for Mathilde Viscontini Dembowski
Preface to the first edition “First attempt at a preface”“Second attempt at a preface”“Final preface”
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Here is a cyanotype I have, made by Cynthia Katz. This is a type of photographic process with a very long exposure over a few hours. It used to be how ‘blueprints’ were copied. Things like leaves or fruits with high water content sitting atop the ‘film’ are actually not completely opaque to light.
Cyanotype by Cynthia Katz
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If I remember rightly from his letters, this still didn’t work well enough for his liking, so Van Gogh ended up just putting the canvas flat on the ground and kneeling on the edges at times when trying to work in the mistral wind
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Sonia Delaunay @soniadelaunay.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Distant Journeys www.wikiart.org/en/sonia-delaunay/d…
"Distant Journeys," a piece from Sonia Delaunay's collection, features a vibrant kaleidoscope of swirling geometric shapes and bold colors, characteristic of her Orphism style. The artwork evokes a sense of dynamic movement, conveying a rhythmic exploration of harmony and modernity.
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Carausius @carausius286.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A Roman mosaic of snails escaping a basket. 🏛️ Basilica Patricale, Aquileia 🇮🇹 🕰️ 4th century AD #MosaicMonday
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Montaigne or whale, you decide
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Even as late as 1822, when Stendhal wrote ‘De l’amour’ 🧐
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Felt called to listen to some more modern jazz than yesterday. 😄 One of my favorites
Django Reinhardt 1935:
First recordings of the Quintette of the Hot Club of France
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
To cat: Thou drapest thyself in slumber upon my chair again this night, and where may I now sit? [Aside] but soft, she purreth
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midwestmodern.bsky.social @midwestmodern.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
Elevator doors at Leveque Tower (1927) in Columbus, OH
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Good Trailcams @goodtrailcams.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Good Trailcams @goodtrailcams.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
‘My other ship is an antique carriage with 4 horses & no driver’ [the horses are btw in a cooperative- it’s very progressive] ‘My other carriage is a ship I crashed directly into a quay’
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Continuing to listen to records I got a while ago and never listened to, to see if I want to keep. Currently listening to that shit that should be in the background while an animated Model T is dancing around on its tires & smiling
Record 1
Hot Dance and Doo-Wacka-Do from Germany: 1924

Record 2
Jazz and Hot Dance from Germany: 1925
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Treehouse of Howers @tylerhower.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We all need more neckerchiefs and cravats.
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Henri Matisse @henrimatisse.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Open Window, Collioure (1905) helped define Fauvism’s new light. Matisse opened the shutters and painted the Mediterranean with vivid, liberated colour, turning the window into both subject and frame as inside and outside merge.
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Vincent van Gogh @vangogh.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Olive Grove - 1889 botfrens.com/collections/46/content…
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Palomar @palomar-qfwfq.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Found their fundraiser: ko-fi.com/lastditchbar
ko-fi.com
Support Last Ditch Bar and Arts Venue
Support Last Ditch xoxo
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Good Trailcams @goodtrailcams.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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