Nictos
@nictos.bsky.social
Chicagoan living in Japan. 日本語でも大丈夫だ。
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From a friend in Minneapolis...reposting because of Joanne Freeman's (@jbf1755.bsky.social) latest 'thoughts for those who can't sleep'!
www.youtube.com/live/YyMht56...
www.youtube.com/live/YyMht56...
January 20, 2026 at 10:18 AM
From a friend in Minneapolis...reposting because of Joanne Freeman's (@jbf1755.bsky.social) latest 'thoughts for those who can't sleep'!
www.youtube.com/live/YyMht56...
www.youtube.com/live/YyMht56...
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'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a library in possession of a good Jane Austen biography, must be in want of some googly eyes.'
January 20, 2026 at 1:20 PM
'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a library in possession of a good Jane Austen biography, must be in want of some googly eyes.'
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Letter in Times today
January 20, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Letter in Times today
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Every year this story is shared, every year the Roger Moore airport story is shared, you must ALWAYS share. Happy birthday Tom!
January 20, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Every year this story is shared, every year the Roger Moore airport story is shared, you must ALWAYS share. Happy birthday Tom!
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The dogs hung out in my room, lazing on the bed while I took on the pantheon of Fromsoft bosses. Emma the longhair Weimaraner would sit quietly, waiting for me to get stomped, and then vigorously thump her tail in support. She was the best girl.
I just can’t lol 😂
This little girl is so freaking CUTE
Whenever I’m playing games and get frustrated, saying “damn it” or “gosh dang it,” “sonofabitch,” etc. My puppy dog will come over with a stuffed animal to try and make me feel better
This little girl is so freaking CUTE
Whenever I’m playing games and get frustrated, saying “damn it” or “gosh dang it,” “sonofabitch,” etc. My puppy dog will come over with a stuffed animal to try and make me feel better
January 19, 2026 at 2:24 PM
The dogs hung out in my room, lazing on the bed while I took on the pantheon of Fromsoft bosses. Emma the longhair Weimaraner would sit quietly, waiting for me to get stomped, and then vigorously thump her tail in support. She was the best girl.
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John Boorman is 93.
This anecdote about him & Lee Marvin has quite the punchline.
This anecdote about him & Lee Marvin has quite the punchline.
January 18, 2026 at 12:14 PM
John Boorman is 93.
This anecdote about him & Lee Marvin has quite the punchline.
This anecdote about him & Lee Marvin has quite the punchline.
January 11, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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It’s 36 years since a Swansea fan invaded the pitch (and scored) at Anfield in the FA Cup.
So much to enjoy here:
- The shoes
- The denim
- The melodic slow-mo
- And then the steward’s slide tackle that finally sends him sprawling
This is CINEMA.
So much to enjoy here:
- The shoes
- The denim
- The melodic slow-mo
- And then the steward’s slide tackle that finally sends him sprawling
This is CINEMA.
January 9, 2026 at 8:27 PM
It’s 36 years since a Swansea fan invaded the pitch (and scored) at Anfield in the FA Cup.
So much to enjoy here:
- The shoes
- The denim
- The melodic slow-mo
- And then the steward’s slide tackle that finally sends him sprawling
This is CINEMA.
So much to enjoy here:
- The shoes
- The denim
- The melodic slow-mo
- And then the steward’s slide tackle that finally sends him sprawling
This is CINEMA.
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MILESHIPS is a narrative art book by Ian McQue ( @ianmcque.bsky.social ), a most splendid showcase of the artist's gorgeous illustrations & sketches. Hardcover, 190 pages. Explore more in my review - halcyonrealms.com/books/milesh...
January 9, 2026 at 2:29 AM
MILESHIPS is a narrative art book by Ian McQue ( @ianmcque.bsky.social ), a most splendid showcase of the artist's gorgeous illustrations & sketches. Hardcover, 190 pages. Explore more in my review - halcyonrealms.com/books/milesh...
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The little-known Scottish Spice Girl
January 9, 2026 at 9:35 AM
The little-known Scottish Spice Girl
Surely there’s a German word for “resisting the impulse to drop a comment correcting the mispronunciation of Japanese names by non-native YouTubers”
December 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Surely there’s a German word for “resisting the impulse to drop a comment correcting the mispronunciation of Japanese names by non-native YouTubers”
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Today in “Dudes Rock”:
A dude playing Dire Straits’s “Sultans of Swing” guitar solo on…a recorder.
A dude playing Dire Straits’s “Sultans of Swing” guitar solo on…a recorder.
December 12, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Today in “Dudes Rock”:
A dude playing Dire Straits’s “Sultans of Swing” guitar solo on…a recorder.
A dude playing Dire Straits’s “Sultans of Swing” guitar solo on…a recorder.
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happy bday English writer Evelyn Underhill, b.1875.
"For lack of attention a thousand forms of loveliness elude us every day."
"My growth depends on my walls coming down."
"Deliberately seek opportunities for kindness, sympathy, and patience."
"For lack of attention a thousand forms of loveliness elude us every day."
"My growth depends on my walls coming down."
"Deliberately seek opportunities for kindness, sympathy, and patience."
December 6, 2025 at 11:42 AM
happy bday English writer Evelyn Underhill, b.1875.
"For lack of attention a thousand forms of loveliness elude us every day."
"My growth depends on my walls coming down."
"Deliberately seek opportunities for kindness, sympathy, and patience."
"For lack of attention a thousand forms of loveliness elude us every day."
"My growth depends on my walls coming down."
"Deliberately seek opportunities for kindness, sympathy, and patience."
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Know I might regret asking this on the internet!! I just dug a whole bag of records out of storage but sold my technics to fund going to Japan eons ago.
What's a decent not too expensive way to listen to records at home these days?
What's a decent not too expensive way to listen to records at home these days?
December 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Know I might regret asking this on the internet!! I just dug a whole bag of records out of storage but sold my technics to fund going to Japan eons ago.
What's a decent not too expensive way to listen to records at home these days?
What's a decent not too expensive way to listen to records at home these days?
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Today I learned that NASA has a collection of free ebooks that can be downloaded as pdfs or ebub format.
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
Science e-Books - NASA Science
From Earth and the other planets in our solar system, to supermassive black holes and the distant galaxies that contain them, explore NASA science and imagery through our library of e-books.
science.nasa.gov
December 4, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Today I learned that NASA has a collection of free ebooks that can be downloaded as pdfs or ebub format.
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
The science books even include a children’s section with fun activites and coloring books!
science.nasa.gov/multimedia/s...
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“Truth-tellers are not always palatable. There is a preference for candy bars.”
― Gwendolyn Brooks
― Gwendolyn Brooks
December 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“Truth-tellers are not always palatable. There is a preference for candy bars.”
― Gwendolyn Brooks
― Gwendolyn Brooks
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Was reminded of my very favorite tweet of all time today:
December 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Was reminded of my very favorite tweet of all time today:
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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“Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
—James Baldwin
—James Baldwin
December 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
“Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
—James Baldwin
—James Baldwin
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Got very lucky with the weather in Kanazawa.
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Got very lucky with the weather in Kanazawa.
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Yesterday, Roger Stone announced his partnership with a menswear company, where together they've released a collection of tailored clothing items.
Here is my review of those pieces. 🧵
Here is my review of those pieces. 🧵
November 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Yesterday, Roger Stone announced his partnership with a menswear company, where together they've released a collection of tailored clothing items.
Here is my review of those pieces. 🧵
Here is my review of those pieces. 🧵
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I am once again telling everyone to get the fuck off Substack leavesubstack.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I am once again telling everyone to get the fuck off Substack leavesubstack.com