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Erik Highter
@highter.bsky.social
· Sep 28
I need to rediscover joy, to reconnect to myself. This’ll be a running thread of old and new music that touches some part of me. Like a weird journal.
Spent the last few hours listening to John Waters read a bunch of his scripts. Pure joy.
November 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Spent the last few hours listening to John Waters read a bunch of his scripts. Pure joy.
Gladiator (2000, dir. Ridley Scott)
November 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Gladiator (2000, dir. Ridley Scott)
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Most woke opinion: since incorporated bodies are people & you’re eligible to run for president of the USA if you were born here OR if you were here when the constitution was ratified, Canada can & should run for president of the USA.
Native & First Nations tribal gov’ts can too, also Lake Michigan
Native & First Nations tribal gov’ts can too, also Lake Michigan
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Most woke opinion: since incorporated bodies are people & you’re eligible to run for president of the USA if you were born here OR if you were here when the constitution was ratified, Canada can & should run for president of the USA.
Native & First Nations tribal gov’ts can too, also Lake Michigan
Native & First Nations tribal gov’ts can too, also Lake Michigan
It was nice of Foundation to once again prove speeder bikes are a cool idea that don’t work on film.
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It was nice of Foundation to once again prove speeder bikes are a cool idea that don’t work on film.
I’ve always thought a double space after the end of a sentence looks better. Easier to read, too.
November 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
I’ve always thought a double space after the end of a sentence looks better. Easier to read, too.
I’m not a big reboot guy but if they made a version of The Mask that was as fucked up as the original comics I’d be into it.
November 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I’m not a big reboot guy but if they made a version of The Mask that was as fucked up as the original comics I’d be into it.
Holy crap the mono version is incredible. Good mono is special.
The new box set version of Jimi Hendrix's Axis: Bold As Love might have the worst cover art of any super deluxe reissue EVER. That said, the mono version of the album, on Disc 2, is fantastic.
November 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Holy crap the mono version is incredible. Good mono is special.
Happy 80th to Neil Young. I play “Walk On” like a mantra, spinning it every few months for the last 35-odd years. Gotta let things go and be okay with it, even the bullshit. youtu.be/Cby46XsFm7Y?...
Walk On (2016 Remaster)
YouTube video by Neil Young - Topic
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy 80th to Neil Young. I play “Walk On” like a mantra, spinning it every few months for the last 35-odd years. Gotta let things go and be okay with it, even the bullshit. youtu.be/Cby46XsFm7Y?...
Spaceballs (1987, dir. Mel Brooks)
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Spaceballs (1987, dir. Mel Brooks)
I’ve had 5 surgeries in the last 6 years. My parents did not get the extended warranty
November 11, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I’ve had 5 surgeries in the last 6 years. My parents did not get the extended warranty
Got to make sure surgery is on the correct leg
November 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Got to make sure surgery is on the correct leg
Fight Club (1999, dir. David Fincher)
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Fight Club (1999, dir. David Fincher)
"Employees must smile if less than 10 feet from a customer."
November 9, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"Employees must smile if less than 10 feet from a customer."
I bet there’s been a dozen times in the past 30+ years that this has popped in my head and I’ve yelled, “Valerie loves me!” with gusto. Done it in public a few of those times and once got a nod and a thumbs up. youtu.be/YcRtlj8KXT4?...
Material Issue - Valerie Loves Me
YouTube video by MaterialIssueVEVO
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I bet there’s been a dozen times in the past 30+ years that this has popped in my head and I’ve yelled, “Valerie loves me!” with gusto. Done it in public a few of those times and once got a nod and a thumbs up. youtu.be/YcRtlj8KXT4?...
This was quite enjoyable.
I’m deeply hooked on this book.
I started reading Henry Threadgill's autobiography last night. Hooked me immediately and I made it up to his discharge from the army. Can't wait to continue tonight.
November 9, 2025 at 3:29 AM
This was quite enjoyable.
The Black Adder (1983)
November 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The Black Adder (1983)
I’m deeply hooked on this book.
I started reading Henry Threadgill's autobiography last night. Hooked me immediately and I made it up to his discharge from the army. Can't wait to continue tonight.
November 8, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I’m deeply hooked on this book.
A Zed and Two Noughts (1985, dir. Peter Greenaway)
November 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
A Zed and Two Noughts (1985, dir. Peter Greenaway)
Is this what they mean by grain futures?
November 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Is this what they mean by grain futures?
I started reading Henry Threadgill's autobiography last night. Hooked me immediately and I made it up to his discharge from the army. Can't wait to continue tonight.
November 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I started reading Henry Threadgill's autobiography last night. Hooked me immediately and I made it up to his discharge from the army. Can't wait to continue tonight.
Thanks to @bowiesongs.bsky.social I have the careening version of “Isis” in my head. Now you can too! youtu.be/92FsJVK04WM?...
Isis (Live at the Montreal Forum, Montreal, Quebec - December 1975)
YouTube video by Bob Dylan - Topic
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Thanks to @bowiesongs.bsky.social I have the careening version of “Isis” in my head. Now you can too! youtu.be/92FsJVK04WM?...
Mine was blocking rude comments. I assume that’s why I saw no engagment
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Mine was blocking rude comments. I assume that’s why I saw no engagment
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Look, like many other things that this Temu-gold-leaf-ass administration has done, this is perfect. This is perfection itself. No notes. I could not make it more absurd if I tried.
[P] Found a higher-quality photo; IT *IS* TAPED UP SHEETS OF PAPER!
November 5, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Look, like many other things that this Temu-gold-leaf-ass administration has done, this is perfect. This is perfection itself. No notes. I could not make it more absurd if I tried.
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I'm seeing so many excellent memes and screencaps today missing their alt text!
Please include *everyone* in your joy! Go to Settings > Accessibility, and turning on "Require alt text before posting." This way a reminder will pop up if you try to post an inaccessible image
Please include *everyone* in your joy! Go to Settings > Accessibility, and turning on "Require alt text before posting." This way a reminder will pop up if you try to post an inaccessible image
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I'm seeing so many excellent memes and screencaps today missing their alt text!
Please include *everyone* in your joy! Go to Settings > Accessibility, and turning on "Require alt text before posting." This way a reminder will pop up if you try to post an inaccessible image
Please include *everyone* in your joy! Go to Settings > Accessibility, and turning on "Require alt text before posting." This way a reminder will pop up if you try to post an inaccessible image
Ney Matogrosso is a beloved figure in Brazilian music. He began his career in early '70s glam rock, with outrageous stage shows, makeup and costumes. That sense of playful fabulousness never went away.
Another great session from Tiny Desk Brasil.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvG_...
Another great session from Tiny Desk Brasil.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvG_...
Ney Matogrosso : Tiny Desk Brasil
YouTube video by Tiny Desk Brasil
www.youtube.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM