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Writing, editing, observing, creating a memory palace.
Writing, editing, observing, creating a memory palace.
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You cannot make chicken salad out of chickenshit.
I wish they would deport me. My family came to the US from Scotland by way of Canada.
February 19, 2026 at 1:09 AM
I wish they would deport me. My family came to the US from Scotland by way of Canada.
If you have not already seen it or even if you have, see the film “Lincoln.” It demonstrates that history shows we have a capacity for phenomenal meanness, and incredible good. George Pendleton was a foul human being, and Thaddeus Stevens, a righteous man.
February 17, 2026 at 3:23 AM
If you have not already seen it or even if you have, see the film “Lincoln.” It demonstrates that history shows we have a capacity for phenomenal meanness, and incredible good. George Pendleton was a foul human being, and Thaddeus Stevens, a righteous man.
So I hear that the government is insisting that social media sites reveal anti-ice activities. I say only a total cunt uses ice.
February 16, 2026 at 8:42 PM
So I hear that the government is insisting that social media sites reveal anti-ice activities. I say only a total cunt uses ice.
We’re going to have to Bastille the shit out of this.
February 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM
We’re going to have to Bastille the shit out of this.
Kimberly
February 13, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Kimberly
The man who was the executioner for Louis XVI was also the executioner during the French Revolution.
For some reason that troubles me.
For some reason that troubles me.
February 12, 2026 at 8:19 PM
The man who was the executioner for Louis XVI was also the executioner during the French Revolution.
For some reason that troubles me.
For some reason that troubles me.
I highly recommend director Marie Borsch’s film “Baby Cages,” about the post-war denazification of Hitler Youth. If you think we’re not gonna have to go through this here, you’re mistaken.
February 1, 2026 at 6:26 PM
I highly recommend director Marie Borsch’s film “Baby Cages,” about the post-war denazification of Hitler Youth. If you think we’re not gonna have to go through this here, you’re mistaken.
Speaking of books, I just bought used copies of the Norton Anthology of English Literature, 1974 edition. These are volumes that I threw away when I graduated 45 years ago. I want to look at them again.
January 20, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Speaking of books, I just bought used copies of the Norton Anthology of English Literature, 1974 edition. These are volumes that I threw away when I graduated 45 years ago. I want to look at them again.
Jean Merrill‘s “The Pushcart War” has been re-issued a number of times in order to keep the story being presented from a future point of view, looking back at the past. The most recent edition has it happening in 2026.
Welcome to the ultimate story about overcoming bullies. Read it to your kids.
Welcome to the ultimate story about overcoming bullies. Read it to your kids.
January 14, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Jean Merrill‘s “The Pushcart War” has been re-issued a number of times in order to keep the story being presented from a future point of view, looking back at the past. The most recent edition has it happening in 2026.
Welcome to the ultimate story about overcoming bullies. Read it to your kids.
Welcome to the ultimate story about overcoming bullies. Read it to your kids.
“What did we do wrong?
We were supposed to fight for people who can’t fight for themselves.”
And that’s why you don’t disband ice, you melt it down.
We were supposed to fight for people who can’t fight for themselves.”
And that’s why you don’t disband ice, you melt it down.
January 13, 2026 at 4:03 AM
“What did we do wrong?
We were supposed to fight for people who can’t fight for themselves.”
And that’s why you don’t disband ice, you melt it down.
We were supposed to fight for people who can’t fight for themselves.”
And that’s why you don’t disband ice, you melt it down.
If you scroll fast enough,
you can watch Willy Wonka and the Half-Blood Prince.
you can watch Willy Wonka and the Half-Blood Prince.
January 2, 2026 at 10:42 PM
If you scroll fast enough,
you can watch Willy Wonka and the Half-Blood Prince.
you can watch Willy Wonka and the Half-Blood Prince.
Happy 1983!
December 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Happy 1983!
Most appropriate Christmas present ever.
December 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Most appropriate Christmas present ever.
Merry Christmas. Here’s to the wonky pancakes of the world, just as tasty as all the others.
December 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Merry Christmas. Here’s to the wonky pancakes of the world, just as tasty as all the others.
Just so we understand each other, if you use the R word in front of me, I will probably TKO you. Apologies in advance.
December 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Just so we understand each other, if you use the R word in front of me, I will probably TKO you. Apologies in advance.
A little mountain climbing…
December 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A little mountain climbing…
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Hey all
Lost my job today.
I know it's hell out here for everyone, but if anyone needs an experienced mid (or hell, even junior) level concept artist or illustrator, please consider me.
Full portfolios are at www.dakotacurry.com if you're interested in perusing
Thanks for everything <3 <3 <3
Lost my job today.
I know it's hell out here for everyone, but if anyone needs an experienced mid (or hell, even junior) level concept artist or illustrator, please consider me.
Full portfolios are at www.dakotacurry.com if you're interested in perusing
Thanks for everything <3 <3 <3
December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Hey all
Lost my job today.
I know it's hell out here for everyone, but if anyone needs an experienced mid (or hell, even junior) level concept artist or illustrator, please consider me.
Full portfolios are at www.dakotacurry.com if you're interested in perusing
Thanks for everything <3 <3 <3
Lost my job today.
I know it's hell out here for everyone, but if anyone needs an experienced mid (or hell, even junior) level concept artist or illustrator, please consider me.
Full portfolios are at www.dakotacurry.com if you're interested in perusing
Thanks for everything <3 <3 <3
Strange that Quentin Tarantino accuses Susan Collins of ripping off Battle Royale in her Hunger Games. Don’t they both rip off Stephen King in The Long Walk?
December 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Strange that Quentin Tarantino accuses Susan Collins of ripping off Battle Royale in her Hunger Games. Don’t they both rip off Stephen King in The Long Walk?
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A new issue. Why? Because we love you.
A new issue. Why? Because we love you.
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December 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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A new issue. Why? Because we love you.
A new issue. Why? Because we love you.
Unless you’re waiting for it to be the last minute, here’s a fine holiday gift!
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Book of Small Truths
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December 2, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Unless you’re waiting for it to be the last minute, here’s a fine holiday gift!
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"We have always been against Trump", they said.
Someday they’re going to take of the uniform…
Someday they’re going to take of the uniform…
November 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
"We have always been against Trump", they said.
Someday they’re going to take of the uniform…
Someday they’re going to take of the uniform…
What’s up? “Paradise Rot” by Jenny Hval.
November 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
What’s up? “Paradise Rot” by Jenny Hval.
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1. I can get a swastika tattoo.
2. I can get a hangman’s noose tattoo.
3. A self-admitted 300-year-old Vampire is “the world’s greatest human”.
4. Telling US armed forces personnel not to follow illegal orders is Sedition and is Punishable-by-Death.
5. Fifteen will no longer “get-me-twenty”.
2. I can get a hangman’s noose tattoo.
3. A self-admitted 300-year-old Vampire is “the world’s greatest human”.
4. Telling US armed forces personnel not to follow illegal orders is Sedition and is Punishable-by-Death.
5. Fifteen will no longer “get-me-twenty”.
November 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
1. I can get a swastika tattoo.
2. I can get a hangman’s noose tattoo.
3. A self-admitted 300-year-old Vampire is “the world’s greatest human”.
4. Telling US armed forces personnel not to follow illegal orders is Sedition and is Punishable-by-Death.
5. Fifteen will no longer “get-me-twenty”.
2. I can get a hangman’s noose tattoo.
3. A self-admitted 300-year-old Vampire is “the world’s greatest human”.
4. Telling US armed forces personnel not to follow illegal orders is Sedition and is Punishable-by-Death.
5. Fifteen will no longer “get-me-twenty”.
If you are still asking after 10 years, “what is wrong with him?” my question to you is what is wrong with you? He is never going to act any other way than the way he is right now.
November 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
If you are still asking after 10 years, “what is wrong with him?” my question to you is what is wrong with you? He is never going to act any other way than the way he is right now.
OK.
I’m on page 42 of Hernan Diaz’ “Trust” and I’m totally in for the duration.
I’m on page 42 of Hernan Diaz’ “Trust” and I’m totally in for the duration.
November 18, 2025 at 2:15 AM
OK.
I’m on page 42 of Hernan Diaz’ “Trust” and I’m totally in for the duration.
I’m on page 42 of Hernan Diaz’ “Trust” and I’m totally in for the duration.