The Linker
@diagonist.bsky.social
Student of language(s), birds, zen, jazz, art, Britcom, wildlife photography. Left big tech consulting years ago to teach English to refugees. Let's celebrate life together. NC native, met Texas wife in Boston, now live in blue spot Austin. 🥄
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For those of you who were keeping up with the mass market mess, here is a more informative article.
Trade paperbacks cost only 30c more to make and are priced $18-20 now, where mass market paperbacks didn't sell at $12. So... there's your answer. It's about margins.
boingboing.net/2026/02/10/t...
Trade paperbacks cost only 30c more to make and are priced $18-20 now, where mass market paperbacks didn't sell at $12. So... there's your answer. It's about margins.
boingboing.net/2026/02/10/t...
The mass market paperback is vanishing
The mass market paperback — born in 1935, boomed after WWII — is vanishing from airports, drugstores, and groceries.
boingboing.net
February 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
For those of you who were keeping up with the mass market mess, here is a more informative article.
Trade paperbacks cost only 30c more to make and are priced $18-20 now, where mass market paperbacks didn't sell at $12. So... there's your answer. It's about margins.
boingboing.net/2026/02/10/t...
Trade paperbacks cost only 30c more to make and are priced $18-20 now, where mass market paperbacks didn't sell at $12. So... there's your answer. It's about margins.
boingboing.net/2026/02/10/t...
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Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte
February 11, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Republicans are still trying to pass the SAVE Act—a bill that would make it harder to vote and disenfranchise millions of Americans. Join @redistrictingaction.org and tell your member of Congress to vote no: act.redistrictingaction.org/a/natl-saveact-cte
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for you
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#ArtistsOnBlueSky #BlueSkyArtShow #WomensArtBlueSky #Photography #PhotographersOnBlueSky #OregonCoast #Ocean #Clouds #Oregon
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#ArtistsOnBlueSky #BlueSkyArtShow #WomensArtBlueSky #Photography #PhotographersOnBlueSky #OregonCoast #Ocean #Clouds #Oregon
February 12, 2026 at 1:19 PM
For fans of The Godfather, “A female advisor to a crime boss is properly termed a consigliera in Italian.“. Ref. Pam Bondi.
February 12, 2026 at 1:42 PM
For fans of The Godfather, “A female advisor to a crime boss is properly termed a consigliera in Italian.“. Ref. Pam Bondi.
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Crooked Beak (1994)
Beau Dick
Frye Art Museum, Seattle, Washington
Beau Dick
Frye Art Museum, Seattle, Washington
February 11, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Crooked Beak (1994)
Beau Dick
Frye Art Museum, Seattle, Washington
Beau Dick
Frye Art Museum, Seattle, Washington
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
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The "Save America Act" is voter suppression dressed up as patriotism. It targets naturalized citizens, trans Americans, tribal citizens, and natural disaster victims with extra barriers. Don't let the name fool you.
#HandsOffHerVote social.demcast.com/s/U1shOKj0
#HandsOffHerVote social.demcast.com/s/U1shOKj0
Contact Your MOC
social.demcast.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:20 PM
The "Save America Act" is voter suppression dressed up as patriotism. It targets naturalized citizens, trans Americans, tribal citizens, and natural disaster victims with extra barriers. Don't let the name fool you.
#HandsOffHerVote social.demcast.com/s/U1shOKj0
#HandsOffHerVote social.demcast.com/s/U1shOKj0
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Cats drinking should make your day better
February 11, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Cats drinking should make your day better
Something our eastern European friends wrote to help us resist authoritarian takeover:
"The Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide": it covers important points.
1drv.ms/b/c/c60c13f5...
"The Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide": it covers important points.
1drv.ms/b/c/c60c13f5...
Microsoft OneDrive
1drv.ms
February 11, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Something our eastern European friends wrote to help us resist authoritarian takeover:
"The Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide": it covers important points.
1drv.ms/b/c/c60c13f5...
"The Authoritarian Regime Survival Guide": it covers important points.
1drv.ms/b/c/c60c13f5...
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Mike Svob (Canadian, born 1955)
The Cowboy Trail, Alberta, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
30 x 30 inches
Private collection
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
The Cowboy Trail, Alberta, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
30 x 30 inches
Private collection
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
February 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Mike Svob (Canadian, born 1955)
The Cowboy Trail, Alberta, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
30 x 30 inches
Private collection
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
The Cowboy Trail, Alberta, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
30 x 30 inches
Private collection
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
@twistopherrobin.bsky.social A unique feeling to this image.
February 11, 2026 at 1:56 AM
@twistopherrobin.bsky.social A unique feeling to this image.
February 11, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Doesn't this have an element of truth about it? I don't read Dutch.
De podcast 'Heilige Huisjes' van #SiaAtaredian gaat deze keer in drie delen over zijn bloedende vaderland hashtag#Iran. Met een begeleidende hashtag#cartoon van mijn hand. Komt nog, maar voorlopig kun je hier wat podcasts beluisteren:
open.spotify.com/show/7hOhh32...
open.spotify.com/show/7hOhh32...
February 11, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Doesn't this have an element of truth about it? I don't read Dutch.
A sweet tribute to two great entertainers.
February 11, 2026 at 1:42 AM
A sweet tribute to two great entertainers.
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for you, a moment for deep breaths and gratitude that beauty restores us
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#ArtistsOnBlueSky #BlueSkyArtShow #WomensArtBlueSky #Photography #PhotographersOnBlueSky #OregonCoast #TillamookBay #Clouds #Oregon
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#ArtistsOnBlueSky #BlueSkyArtShow #WomensArtBlueSky #Photography #PhotographersOnBlueSky #OregonCoast #TillamookBay #Clouds #Oregon
February 10, 2026 at 1:58 PM
for you, a moment for deep breaths and gratitude that beauty restores us
🤍🕊️
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#ArtistsOnBlueSky #BlueSkyArtShow #WomensArtBlueSky #Photography #PhotographersOnBlueSky #OregonCoast #TillamookBay #Clouds #Oregon
🤍🕊️
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#ArtistsOnBlueSky #BlueSkyArtShow #WomensArtBlueSky #Photography #PhotographersOnBlueSky #OregonCoast #TillamookBay #Clouds #Oregon
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I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Redirecting...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:18 PM
I stand with County Executive Calvin Ball as he signs emergency legislation today prohibiting privately owned buildings from being used as ICE detention centers.
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
Howard County chose dignity, accountability, and its people. Tune into our event now:
bit.ly/4a2VtHw
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Reminds me of the movie Guess WHO Came to Dinner.
February 3, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Reminds me of the movie Guess WHO Came to Dinner.
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February 3, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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Remember: “They’re eating your pets.” ~ Donald Trump
Now, Springfield, Ohio is bracing for an ICE surge targeting an estimated 12K - to 15K Haitian immigrants.
Don’t expect much pushback from Governor DeWine.
Now, Springfield, Ohio is bracing for an ICE surge targeting an estimated 12K - to 15K Haitian immigrants.
Don’t expect much pushback from Governor DeWine.
January 31, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Remember: “They’re eating your pets.” ~ Donald Trump
Now, Springfield, Ohio is bracing for an ICE surge targeting an estimated 12K - to 15K Haitian immigrants.
Don’t expect much pushback from Governor DeWine.
Now, Springfield, Ohio is bracing for an ICE surge targeting an estimated 12K - to 15K Haitian immigrants.
Don’t expect much pushback from Governor DeWine.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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America's Sleeping Giant roared when police attacked civil rights marchers.
And when Nixon tried to cover up Watergate.
Today it roars in Minneapolis and around the country — at the jack-booted thugs occupying our cities.
And when Nixon tried to cover up Watergate.
Today it roars in Minneapolis and around the country — at the jack-booted thugs occupying our cities.
February 2, 2026 at 4:23 PM
America's Sleeping Giant roared when police attacked civil rights marchers.
And when Nixon tried to cover up Watergate.
Today it roars in Minneapolis and around the country — at the jack-booted thugs occupying our cities.
And when Nixon tried to cover up Watergate.
Today it roars in Minneapolis and around the country — at the jack-booted thugs occupying our cities.
Whoever he was. @twistopherrobin.bsky.social
Portrait of Edward Wassermann
https://botfrens.com/collections/63/contents/20407
https://botfrens.com/collections/63/contents/20407
February 2, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Whoever he was. @twistopherrobin.bsky.social
Nice angle.
February 2, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Nice angle.