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I remember a time as a child when i thought the world made sense; that people were basically decent and acted according to rational principles.

One more peep out of you, wisenheimer, and I’ll butter your necktie.

Anyway, I stopped the lady and tried to explain how this is, in fact, art. We had a dialogue and I’m not sure I convinced her, but we’re getting married next month.

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If you stand on a street corner in midtown Manhattan, if you’re quiet and you just listen, you’ll still hear someone say “welcome to New York” in a sardonic tone.

Bridget Riley at the Morgan Library. The older lady walking past me said “I don’t consider this art”

for you metric system people, I'm a 15° person in a 30° city.

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was reminded by a passing reference to Hulk Hogan in the latest episode of RIP Corp that Jesse Ventura tried to organize pro wrestlers but Hulk Hogan ratted him out to Vince McMahon.

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As their signature “maneuver” remains the gold standard in choking prevention, Heimlich & Co enjoyed another profitable year, though analysts warn that their failure to expand into new areas of accidental death prevention could hamper long term growth

Watching Hal Hartley movies on criterion like reliving my childhood

I hop on my bike because there are beautiful dark clouds and an ominous wind; within 10 minutes the sun is out, blazing away. Honestly, why do I even bother?

feeling nostalgic at the moment because NYC is fully sepia toned

Interesting that the sand mafia sifted it's way into the plot of BARRY

things being used to make concrete (not an exhaustive list): kelp, cocaine

Oh wow, Stalker and Solaris are just on Youtube for free, officially uploaded by Mosfilm, the original production company. They've got a bunch of other Soviet films up there too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3hBLv-HLEc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8ZhQPaw4rE

i can't count the number of times I've watched The Fountainhead since I first saw it as a teenager. I still can't believe that something so ridiculous and sublime actually exists.

Weather check: foreboding clouds, but no rain. Swirling winds but warm & humid. Kind of a Halloween in August vibe.

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Horsin' Around

This is a hometown instance run by Sam and Ingrid, for some friends.