Something is shifting. They are still breaking things and stealing things. And they will keep trying to break and to steal. But the propaganda magic around the oligarchical coup is fading. (1/2)

from “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler

they are stealing data from the american people and depriving us of the transparency that we are entitled to by law. none of this is legal and not a single federal employee has any reason to comply.

In Heaven
Everything is fine

Farewell to a true original.

“Real dread is knowing that your thoughts lie to you, even when you think you are being honest.” ― Stig Dagerman, A Moth to a Flame #quote

Rainbow over the Hagia Sophia, originally built by Justinian I in 537 #İstanbul #Turkey

“This is how I does see the world: by reading books. I does go to London, Hong Kong, Siberia, even, when I read a book. I does meet all kind of people. Learn all kinds of words. Live all kinds of lives.” ― Lisa Allen-Agostini, The Bread the Devil Knead

Castelul #Bran — which, despite marketing, was likely never visited by either the real Vlad III, nor known or cited by #BramStoker in #Dracula. Still a fascinating fortress about 30 minutes outside of #Braşov #🇷🇴

“Words are made for a certain exactness of thought, as tears are for a certain degree of pain. What is least distinct cannot be named; what is clearest is unutterable.” ― Rene Daumal, A Night of Serious Drinking