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Tom Bombeardil
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Husband. Acupuncturist. Bear. Nerd. Vegan. Pagan. He/him. NJ.
The Gen X urge to remember how you made me crazy; remember how I made you scream.
The Gen X urge to start dancing in the streets.
The Gen X urge to go to the doctor, go to the mountains, look to the children, drink from the fountains.
February 18, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The Gen X urge to go to the doctor, go to the mountains, look to the children, drink from the fountains.
The Gen X urge to let you know that everything I do... I do it for you
The Gen X urge to make up your mind, decide to walk with me, around the lake tonight
February 18, 2026 at 11:40 PM
I love TLJ, but I agree with like 90% of this thread.
okay you know what we're doing this

why rise of skywalker is the worst crime ever committed against cinema and the very concept of a coherent fictional universe: a thread
it is not interested in plot, it is not interested in worldbuilding, it is not interested in anything except throwing random disconnected snapshots of nostalgia at you

rise of skywalker kicks over the sandbox and leaves you uninterested in star wars in a way the prequels never did
February 18, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Life Is Beautiful. It was so terrible and I found it really offensive. I still can't believe how beloved that movie was. It made me want to shriek.
fun question: what’s the maddest you’ve ever been leaving a movie theater? not necessarily worst movie you’ve seen, but the one that just pissed you off the most. mine is Batman v Superman
February 18, 2026 at 9:46 PM
I've never been called out this hard in my life.
Meme checkpoint

Share some UwU:
February 18, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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We're fighting like hell for #Hellbenders by suing the Fish and Wildlife Service to force the agency to set a binding date to enact federal protections for them under the #ESA.

This prehistoric #salamander faces tremendous threats from activities that harm rivers and streams ➡️ bit.ly/46XwSBI
February 17, 2026 at 7:03 PM
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The map for No Kings Day just went live with nearly 600 peaceful protests planned across all 50 states (including our flagship event in the Twin Cities).

Find your local protest or start a new No Kings event if there’s currently nothing planned near you: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
February 17, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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Jesse Jackson was an early and ardent supporter of gay rights. In fact, on July 17, 1984 at the DNC in San Fransisco, the first speech EVER at a national political convention calling for gay rights was delivered by none other than Rev. Jackson himself.
February 17, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Jesse Jackson appeared on Sesame Street in 1973.

During his appearance, he led a group of children in reciting his well-known poem “I Am Somebody,” a message focused on self-worth and empowerment

The segment became one of the most memorable celebrity appearances from the early seasons of the show.
February 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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I. AM. SOMEBODY. ✊🏽

Rest in Power, Reverend Jesse Jackson.

youtu.be/NTVwT3j_zqY?...
Jesse Jackson’s - Wattstax Music Festival Opening Speech (1972)
YouTube video by Nightloop
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Drop an album that was important to you when you were 19.
February 16, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Hubs and I made a cherry pie together for Valentine's Day. The top crust fell apart, so we had to put it back together.It smells fantastic, though, and I can't wait until it's cool enough to eat.
February 14, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Heart was one of my favorite bands when I was in highschool. Love me some "Dreamboat Annie."
February 14, 2026 at 9:31 PM
This is important content.
February 14, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Beautiful!
Finally got around to finishing this! You bet your ghibli ass I had to put a unicorn up in this bad boy
February 13, 2026 at 11:41 PM
I am just so loving that we can peer down into the depths and get glimpses of the lives of mysterious animals like this.
February 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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The Pride flag at the Stonewall Monument is re-raised!

New Yorkers won’t let Donald Trump erase LGBTQ+ history, or trample the rights of our LGBTQ+ neighbors.
February 12, 2026 at 10:16 PM
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Have you heard? There’s a new bill that makes it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote. Join me and @standupamerica.bsky.social in urging Congress to vote NO on the SAVE Act: act.standupamerica.com/letters/no-o...
Vote NO on the SAVE Act!
The SAVE Act is a trick to undermine our voting rights. Urge Congress to vote no on the SAVE ACT.
act.standupamerica.com
February 12, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I have used this quote more times than I can count. And I have always been in awe of his amazing mind. Happy birthday, Charlie D!
Happy birthday, Chuck.

Proud to carry on your legacy of studying evolutionary biology while going through it
February 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Great read! Highly recommended!
February 12, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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This group of monks has traveled 2,300 miles from Texas to our nation's capital, all in the name of peace. I had the privilege of being able to see them arrive in DC today, and I'm inspired by their courage and calls for peace at a time when we need it most.
February 11, 2026 at 6:48 PM
🎶So I don't have to be worthy
I no longer try to be good
It didn't keep me safe
Like you told me that it would🎶

youtu.be/wRfet_VLbzU?...
February 11, 2026 at 5:48 PM
I could be on my couch high as balls listening to "Everybody Scream," but no, I have to earn money for goods and services.
February 11, 2026 at 5:41 PM
What movie moment made you exclaim "THIS IS CINEMA!"?
February 11, 2026 at 4:51 PM