Our dog Mabel died a little over a week ago. Fifteen terrific years, she gave us. She had epilepsy, and every day on the dot at 9 am and 9 pm, I would give her her meds. 9 & 9 have been rough this week. Love you, Mabel.
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Christopher Monks
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Game recognizes game. theonion.com/translator-o...
Translator Of Original ‘Minions’ Epic Poem Slams ‘Sexless, Bloodless’ Film AdaptationPHILADELPHIA—In a 4,500-word essay published in Harper’s Magazine, Emily Wilson, known for her popular translation of the Minions epic poem, blasted the latest film Thursday as a “sexless, bloodless” ...theonion.comThis was written by former head writer for @colbertlateshow.bsky.social, Jay Katsir, and it’s brilliant. Long live @colbertlateshow.bsky.social!
McSweeney's"Snuggle Alert! There’s an adorable new critter burning up the internet, and by clicking through to this article, you have consented to meet Zurbo, and any attempt to cease beyond this point will be considered a breach of contract in all known jurisdictions."
Ken Burns is scrambling to put together one more ep of The American Revolution.
delco de lecheSaw LeBron at Valley Forge, he was looking at one of the log cabins and crying. “The cold, the hunger, the disease, the suffering. They did it all for us.” I put my arm around him and his bodyguard beat the shit out of me.
Horrible news about Glen Hansard. The scene in the music store in Once is an all-timer. He also gave us this legendary Van Morrison story. RIP. youtu.be/29abxJgCyOI
Glen Hansard meets Van MorrisonYouTube video by bannedfromchinayoutu.beExcellent Hinkie take from @dannychau.bsky.social. #Sixers www.theringer.com/2026/07/28/n...
Had the extreme pleasure editing this book. It’s sharp, funny, and by the end, even offers some hope. Ginny & Carlos have created something super special here. Out in September!
McSweeney'sJust in time for the fourteenth consecutive Most Important Election of Our Lifetime™, @ginnyhogan.bsky.social and @shadesofgreaves.bsky.social’s Obey in Advance: How to Survive (and Thrive) Under Authoritarianism. Coming to you from McSweeney’s books this fall. store.mcsweeneys.net/products/obe...
He looks even more lit up in the non mugshot.
Awful AnnouncingTony Romo was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated awfulannouncing.com/cbs/tony-rom...
This one is an all-timer for me. #HappyBirthdayHemingway
McSweeney's"But what if they were worn? What if they weren’t for a baby? And what if they weren’t even for sale in the first place? These are the questions I’ve been asking for the past six months, following a twisted trail of secrets and deceptions."
Canada should increase tariffs on the US due to diarrhea.
MeidasTouchTrump says he is going to increase tariffs on Canada due to the wildfires