Achilles Micawber
@achillesthe2nd.bsky.social
Runner. Reader. Music and history. Poetry. Shakespeare. Film. Tweets in English and German.
Currently listening to a lot of music from 1977 and 1978.
Currently listening to a lot of music from 1977 and 1978.
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Might as well introduce myself:
I'm an English and history teacher (favourite subject: the short 20th century) who likes big books but often doesn't finish them. I'm obsessed with music lists, and especially the music from 1977 and 2000. I wish I had more time to watch movies.
I'm an English and history teacher (favourite subject: the short 20th century) who likes big books but often doesn't finish them. I'm obsessed with music lists, and especially the music from 1977 and 2000. I wish I had more time to watch movies.
Today's music in the car.
February 10, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Today's music in the car.
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One of the most miserable things about living in this era is having to watch the stupidest & most arrogant people in the world have to relearn The Why of literally everything good that we collectively do the hard way.
The answer is always ‘Because a bunch of people died, fuckwit.’
The answer is always ‘Because a bunch of people died, fuckwit.’
Dr. Mehmet Oz is calling on Americans to get the measles vaccine as cases spread across the U.S.
Dr. Oz urges 'take the vaccine, please' amid measles outbreaks
Dr. Mehmet Oz is calling on Americans to get the measles vaccine as cases spread across the U.S.
bit.ly
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
One of the most miserable things about living in this era is having to watch the stupidest & most arrogant people in the world have to relearn The Why of literally everything good that we collectively do the hard way.
The answer is always ‘Because a bunch of people died, fuckwit.’
The answer is always ‘Because a bunch of people died, fuckwit.’
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look there are a lot of takes to be made and had but at the end of the day, everyone on their side is lame, and those lame-os know it and have big feelings about it. there's no fasc bad bunny. all they get is the barely animated corpse of kid rock.
February 9, 2026 at 2:50 PM
look there are a lot of takes to be made and had but at the end of the day, everyone on their side is lame, and those lame-os know it and have big feelings about it. there's no fasc bad bunny. all they get is the barely animated corpse of kid rock.
@sophiemac.bsky.social What does your profile pic signify?
February 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM
@sophiemac.bsky.social What does your profile pic signify?
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Leslie Reese
[from “Upside Down Tapestry Mosaic History” printed by Detroit’s Broadside Press, 1987]
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#smallpoemsunday @tomsnarsky.bsky.social
[from “Upside Down Tapestry Mosaic History” printed by Detroit’s Broadside Press, 1987]
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#smallpoemsunday @tomsnarsky.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Leslie Reese
[from “Upside Down Tapestry Mosaic History” printed by Detroit’s Broadside Press, 1987]
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#smallpoemsunday @tomsnarsky.bsky.social
[from “Upside Down Tapestry Mosaic History” printed by Detroit’s Broadside Press, 1987]
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#smallpoemsunday @tomsnarsky.bsky.social
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Never forget the anniversary of King Taejong falling off his horse!
February 8, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Never forget the anniversary of King Taejong falling off his horse!
Every cloud in the emojis looks the same. I need dark clouds.
February 8, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Every cloud in the emojis looks the same. I need dark clouds.
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Made a little Weird Books for Weird Readers video :)
With:
@nadiabulkin.bsky.social
@sofiaajram.bsky.social
Ling Ma
@tiffmorris.bsky.social / @ericraglin1992.bsky.social
@johnlangan.bsky.social
@emnays.bsky.social
@jeffvandermeer.bsky.social
With:
@nadiabulkin.bsky.social
@sofiaajram.bsky.social
Ling Ma
@tiffmorris.bsky.social / @ericraglin1992.bsky.social
@johnlangan.bsky.social
@emnays.bsky.social
@jeffvandermeer.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Made a little Weird Books for Weird Readers video :)
With:
@nadiabulkin.bsky.social
@sofiaajram.bsky.social
Ling Ma
@tiffmorris.bsky.social / @ericraglin1992.bsky.social
@johnlangan.bsky.social
@emnays.bsky.social
@jeffvandermeer.bsky.social
With:
@nadiabulkin.bsky.social
@sofiaajram.bsky.social
Ling Ma
@tiffmorris.bsky.social / @ericraglin1992.bsky.social
@johnlangan.bsky.social
@emnays.bsky.social
@jeffvandermeer.bsky.social
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It’s my birthday and I have one wish: understand this critical distinction.
Protests matter. They shape memory. But they do not deliver relief within the timeframe we need.
That comes from a concurrent form of protest:
***sustained nationwide economic non-participation***
A 🎂 thread.
/1
Protests matter. They shape memory. But they do not deliver relief within the timeframe we need.
That comes from a concurrent form of protest:
***sustained nationwide economic non-participation***
A 🎂 thread.
/1
January 26, 2026 at 1:19 PM
It’s my birthday and I have one wish: understand this critical distinction.
Protests matter. They shape memory. But they do not deliver relief within the timeframe we need.
That comes from a concurrent form of protest:
***sustained nationwide economic non-participation***
A 🎂 thread.
/1
Protests matter. They shape memory. But they do not deliver relief within the timeframe we need.
That comes from a concurrent form of protest:
***sustained nationwide economic non-participation***
A 🎂 thread.
/1
I'm a sucker for Mumford and Sons' crowd-pleasers what can I say
February 8, 2026 at 11:47 AM
I'm a sucker for Mumford and Sons' crowd-pleasers what can I say
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One of the best mythology podcasts ever, linking our ancient stories with their modern descendants across art and culture. Quite literally fabulous..
🆕 PROMETHEUS: I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire
One man; several contradictory myths.
Is he protector or disruptor? Genius or arsonist?
Season 2 of Podyssey kicks off with an absolute belter.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0s0L...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
One man; several contradictory myths.
Is he protector or disruptor? Genius or arsonist?
Season 2 of Podyssey kicks off with an absolute belter.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0s0L...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...
PROMETHEUS: I Don't Want to Set The World On Fire
Podcast Episode · Alex Andreou's Podyssey · 08/02/2026 · 1h 28m
podcasts.apple.com
February 8, 2026 at 11:14 AM
One of the best mythology podcasts ever, linking our ancient stories with their modern descendants across art and culture. Quite literally fabulous..
Sign o' the times
kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
February 8, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Sign o' the times
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The aurora last night in Beaver, Alaska was just incredible. This is a real-time video (not sped up) of the crazy motion I saw. Also, look how BRIGHT it is, wow!
February 7, 2026 at 9:02 PM
The aurora last night in Beaver, Alaska was just incredible. This is a real-time video (not sped up) of the crazy motion I saw. Also, look how BRIGHT it is, wow!
Kermit and Joey say the alphabet
"I love you."
"I love you."
Sesame Street: Kermit and Joey Say the Alphabet
YouTube video by Sesame Street
youtu.be
February 8, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Kermit and Joey say the alphabet
"I love you."
"I love you."
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An opinion I pretty firmly hold is that everyone should make a song, paint a painting, act in something, and write a book even if all of those things end up being objectively terrible
February 8, 2026 at 5:41 AM
An opinion I pretty firmly hold is that everyone should make a song, paint a painting, act in something, and write a book even if all of those things end up being objectively terrible
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You are a magic star.
You are a body of blood
made beautiful.
You are a body of blood
made beautiful.
February 8, 2026 at 7:38 AM
You are a magic star.
You are a body of blood
made beautiful.
You are a body of blood
made beautiful.
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man I’m sorry to be all corny here but when I see a “the city is beautiful! There’s more to it than homeless people!” I gotta say you know who’s also beautiful? People who have no place to live & are trying to get by in a system that has turned its back on them & if you don’t see that that’s on you
February 8, 2026 at 4:42 AM
man I’m sorry to be all corny here but when I see a “the city is beautiful! There’s more to it than homeless people!” I gotta say you know who’s also beautiful? People who have no place to live & are trying to get by in a system that has turned its back on them & if you don’t see that that’s on you
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the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
MY KIDS: so why are there muppets in the AUDIENCE
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
February 8, 2026 at 6:22 AM
the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
"all happiness attracts the Fates' anger"
Stunning poem. Hits harder the second time.
Stunning poem. Hits harder the second time.
February 8, 2026 at 3:19 AM
"all happiness attracts the Fates' anger"
Stunning poem. Hits harder the second time.
Stunning poem. Hits harder the second time.
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A blessing on those who read pieces in literary journals and send kind words to their authors.
February 5, 2026 at 7:29 PM
A blessing on those who read pieces in literary journals and send kind words to their authors.
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LOL.... i wanted to hear JD getting booed at the Olympics and when i searched for it on YouTube i got this
February 7, 2026 at 6:59 AM
LOL.... i wanted to hear JD getting booed at the Olympics and when i searched for it on YouTube i got this
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R.I.P. Cake founding guitarist Greg Brown
Cake Founding Guitarist Greg Brown Has Died
Greg Brown, the founding guitarist for Cake, has died. The band’s social media account announced the news today, saying he passed “after a brief illness.” “It is with heavy hearts that we share the ne...
stereogum.com
February 8, 2026 at 12:57 AM
R.I.P. Cake founding guitarist Greg Brown
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“Three films a day, three books a week and records of great music would be enough to make me happy to the day I die.”
~ François Truffaut
~ François Truffaut
February 7, 2026 at 1:56 AM
“Three films a day, three books a week and records of great music would be enough to make me happy to the day I die.”
~ François Truffaut
~ François Truffaut