WE ALL DESERVE A SKY LADDER
Today, a friend and colleague was found deceased during a wellness check. While we were not besties, we’d known each other since about 2006. He rode with me to our shared hometown one Christmas. He checked in on me frequently when I started this job. We went to many a happy hour some years ago when we also worked together. He was very widely known - Mr. Popularity for sure - and very much liked for his sense of humor.
Read moreTHEY SAY I'M DIFFERENT BY BETTY DAVIS
They Say I’m DifferentBetty Davis “They Say I’m Different” One of the funkiest funk icons ever. She was married to Miles Davis, and I’m convinced she opened the doors for people like Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj, etc. Raunchy, funky, provocative, and completely original she had lyrics like, “I used to beat him with a turquoise chain,” and “Don’t you call her no tramp.” Definitely worth a listen if you like your funk down and dirty.
Read moreBecause of course they did. Ohio Republicans approve misleading ballot language to favor gerrymandering
Read moreTRAILER PARK (BONUS TRACK VERSION) [REMASTERED] BY BETH ORTON
Trailer Park (Bonus Track Version) [Remastered]Beth OrtonI used to call the music on this album “acoustic electronica” back when we called electronica “electronica” and Madonna told us all to call her “Veronica Electronica” (or at least told Kurt Loder to call her that) and we all kinda laughed until we heard Ray of Light in its entire magnificence and gagged over how absolutely amazing that album was and how her voice had never sounded like that before and how she was finally being authentic, probably, and that whole Evita mess was finally behind us and lo!
Read moreI used to call it “acoustic electronica”. This is still my favorite song of hers.
Read moreINORGANIC IN ORGANIC?
My husband and I agree on almost everything. We never have a disagreement fight. We do get angry and heated sometimes, but not about our beliefs. Except in one area: organic food. You see, he believes organic foods are healthier, cleaner, and safer, and I believe in science. Organic is expensive marketing hype and basically pseudoscience. Organic farms use pesticides, often, so organic does not mean chemical-free. Besides, everything is a chemical.
Read moreAnother artist originally introduced to me by Andy a long time ago. She’s been called the Missy Elliott of the classical world. The b-side to this single is a cover of Lauryn Hill’s “Ex-Factor” just vocals + organ accompaniment. Her cover of Dido’s Lament is 100% worth finding and listening to.
Read more💩 Like, I get how The NY Times and Washington Post are actively tipping the scales in Trump’s favor. I’m canceling WaPo soon because of it. But NPR? That’s entirely unfortunate. To whom may I address my grievances?
Read more🥸 What the heck is going on with NPR and the way they’re reporting on Trump and his hate rallies like he’s the damn pastor at the church picnic?
Read moreHOTEL VALENTINE BY CIBO MATTO
Hotel ValentineCibo MattoSophisticated and mature without taking itself too seriously. Picks up where they left off and improves on it exponentially. Worth a listen if you know their old stuff. Worth a listen even if you don’t know their old stuff.
Read moreKAMS LIKED THE JOKE I STOLE FROM KIMMY SCHMIDT
You guys, my friend texted me again. Kams. I call her “Kams” since we’re so close and can be all informal. She still calls me “Matthew” which is semi-formal but I just call her “Kams” and she laughs about it, probably. And I’m honored she texted. I really am. It’s just, well, I did a quick count and she wrote 266 words in that text. That is a lot of words.
Read moreTRIGGERED ON LINKEDIN 😱
I don’t much check in on the stuff I post on LinkedIn any more. I’m not using it to network, converse, get hired, or be social. I’m using it to be loud and disrupt and point out the GOP’s and Project 2025’s dangerous agendas. I don’t read or reply to comments on what I post, if any are offered (which is rare). I post what I post and some people like it and some don’t.
Read moreMade this to put on LInkedIn but now I’m second guessing myself.
Read moreA NIGHT AT THE OPERA BY QUEEN
A Night At The OperaQueenIt’s just a goddamned good record. One of a handful of albums that I will listen to from start to finish.
Read moreMOURNING HAS BROKEN
Mourning the loss of Lucy comes on suddenly when it comes. I had an ultrasound this morning and thought, “Ooh I’ll stop by the restaurant next door to the apartment I used to live in; the place with the pancake balls and the sweet & spicy bacon and the bottles of Mexican Coke I always used to get, and I’ll grab some breakfast and I’ll go home to start work.”
Read more😶 Remember when Hall & Oats were a thing? I never much cared for them. I think in today’s vernacular they’d be a very successful hipster furniture store. “Macy, where on earth did you find that beautiful end table?” “I got it second hand at Hall & Oats!”
Read moreThis. Is. Amazing. 🤩 🎸💜☔️
Read moreNEW FRIEND ASKING FOR MONEY
omg you guys she texted again! Kamala shared some exclusive news with me - ME! - about who she’s chosen as her running mate. He sure seems like a good guy. It sounds like she made a great decision. But towards the end of the text she did something that made me a little uncomfortable. She asked for $25. She didn’t really say precisely what it was for, either. I know we’re friends now and all, but it just seems a little soon to ask for money.
Read moreomg you guys. She texted again!! I kinda thought maybe she had the wrong Matthew before, but now I know it’s real. Our friendship is real and I love it! I had to call her out for the kissy face gif she included. I called her a “silly goose”. She LOL’d probably. What a cheeky future president!
Read moreDon’t forget to stop and smell the roses. 🌹
Read moreYou guys will NOT believe who texted me. I mean, I don’t even know how she got my number! I blurred hers here to respect her privacy. I just have this feeling we’re going to be best friends, and that she’s gonna text me all the time. I finally know what Beyoncé must feel like. It feels good!
Read moreLadies and gentlemen: Lily cat.
Read morePSA: BEWARE OF FUNDRAISING SCAMS
Via The Hartmann Report by Thom Hartmann, 8/2/2024 — Beware of fundraising scams! If, like me, your phone has been inundated with fundraising pitches from organizations claiming to represent everything from Democrats to retired people to students to individual politicians, here’s a simple bit of advice: Don’t click on the link and don’t respond! Markos Moulitsas over at Daily Kos points out that most all of these groups are actually running scams, raising millions and then simply paying themselves “consulting fees” to pocket your money.
Read moreDon’t know about the $10 million (cash) bombshell? Read this. Like, now. It’s one of the best pieces of writing she’s published. The way she structures her content is inspired. History certainly holds up many mirrors for us. August 2, 2024 by Heather Cox Richardson
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Read moreWe watched the Steel Magnolias remake with Queen Latifah & Phylicia Rashad (who I sweartogod doesn’t look a day over 50 at the most) & Jill Scott. I didn’t cry as much as I do when I watch the iconic original film, but I did cry. I didn’t want to so I started looking around the room. I didn’t want to see that scene. You know the exact scene I mean.
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