J. Muller
@nightchough.bsky.social
Denizen of the Emerald City. “Everything was a relic. All the world was a relic. I drew off my boots, that had traveled with me so far, and threw them into the waves that I might not walk shod on holy ground.” — Severian, via Gene Wolfe
Happy Eat Y’Self Fitter Day to those who celebrate.
I do want to make sure we leave room to discuss the most important aspect of the new Stranger Things season: Jonathan Byers’ Bend Sinister t-shirt
November 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Happy Eat Y’Self Fitter Day to those who celebrate.
Introducing mice elf with five attended concerts
Stereolab
Fugazi
Brad Mehldau
Neko Case
Nick Cave
Stereolab
Fugazi
Brad Mehldau
Neko Case
Nick Cave
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen
Duran Duran
Thompson Twins
The Cure
Tears For Fears
Elvis Costello
Duran Duran
Thompson Twins
The Cure
Tears For Fears
Elvis Costello
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen
B.B. King
James McMurtry
Aerosmith
Judas Priest
Bonnie Raitt
B.B. King
James McMurtry
Aerosmith
Judas Priest
Bonnie Raitt
November 27, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Introducing mice elf with five attended concerts
Stereolab
Fugazi
Brad Mehldau
Neko Case
Nick Cave
Stereolab
Fugazi
Brad Mehldau
Neko Case
Nick Cave
Words to live by:
semper vbi svb vbi
semper vbi svb vbi
November 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Words to live by:
semper vbi svb vbi
semper vbi svb vbi
“Dignity. Always dignity.”
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
“Dignity. Always dignity.”
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Did Knee-Jerk Contrarianism Ruin the New York Times?
November 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Did Knee-Jerk Contrarianism Ruin the New York Times?
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The opening of Jim Henson’s unsold TALES OF THE TINKERDEE pilot from 1962. Kermit is still very much in his formative stages, but nearly there, and King Goshposh & Taminella Grinderfall would later return in the TALES FROM MUPPETLAND specials. I love the production design...
October 25, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The opening of Jim Henson’s unsold TALES OF THE TINKERDEE pilot from 1962. Kermit is still very much in his formative stages, but nearly there, and King Goshposh & Taminella Grinderfall would later return in the TALES FROM MUPPETLAND specials. I love the production design...
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I just tried doing this (with “Yakety Sax”), but can’t figure out how to upload it so the sound works.
September 29, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I just tried doing this (with “Yakety Sax”), but can’t figure out how to upload it so the sound works.
The randomized playlist of destiny just served up:
- Dance This Mess Around, B-52s
- Lie Dream of Casino Soul, The Fall
- Stardust, Willie Nelson
And I’d have to say that’s a pretty representative sample. 🙂 happy happy joy joy.
- Dance This Mess Around, B-52s
- Lie Dream of Casino Soul, The Fall
- Stardust, Willie Nelson
And I’d have to say that’s a pretty representative sample. 🙂 happy happy joy joy.
September 27, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The randomized playlist of destiny just served up:
- Dance This Mess Around, B-52s
- Lie Dream of Casino Soul, The Fall
- Stardust, Willie Nelson
And I’d have to say that’s a pretty representative sample. 🙂 happy happy joy joy.
- Dance This Mess Around, B-52s
- Lie Dream of Casino Soul, The Fall
- Stardust, Willie Nelson
And I’d have to say that’s a pretty representative sample. 🙂 happy happy joy joy.
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The history of the "white gloves" in cartoons. As usual the answer is racism.
September 23, 2025 at 3:43 AM
The history of the "white gloves" in cartoons. As usual the answer is racism.
That was a nail-biter all the way to the end, but:
LET’S GO, STORM! ⛈️ 🏀
LET’S GO, STORM! ⛈️ 🏀
September 10, 2025 at 5:13 AM
That was a nail-biter all the way to the end, but:
LET’S GO, STORM! ⛈️ 🏀
LET’S GO, STORM! ⛈️ 🏀
Connie Willis, To Say Nothing of the Dog
(recommend reading Doomsday Book first, but they could hardly be more different in tone) … a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff 🙂
Martha Wells, Network Effect
(requires preread of at least All Systems Red and Artificial Condition) … Murderbot 🤖❤️
(recommend reading Doomsday Book first, but they could hardly be more different in tone) … a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff 🙂
Martha Wells, Network Effect
(requires preread of at least All Systems Red and Artificial Condition) … Murderbot 🤖❤️
In response to this, name the last book that you read that you would recommend.
abcnews.go.com/Health/ameri...
abcnews.go.com/Health/ameri...
Americans spend less time reading for fun and more time on screens: Study
Fewer Americans are opening a book for fun each day, with reading for pleasure in the U.S. down 40% over the past 20 years, a new study published Wednesday found.
abcnews.go.com
August 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Connie Willis, To Say Nothing of the Dog
(recommend reading Doomsday Book first, but they could hardly be more different in tone) … a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff 🙂
Martha Wells, Network Effect
(requires preread of at least All Systems Red and Artificial Condition) … Murderbot 🤖❤️
(recommend reading Doomsday Book first, but they could hardly be more different in tone) … a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff 🙂
Martha Wells, Network Effect
(requires preread of at least All Systems Red and Artificial Condition) … Murderbot 🤖❤️
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album covers but with muppets: thread
August 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
album covers but with muppets: thread
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I want to do a 🧵 about the Sidney Sweeney thing, because it's *extremely* revealing & educational.
First, to be clear: I could not give less of a shit about the details -- the ad, the rhetoric, the jeans, her boobs, whatever. Good lord, who cares.
Let's look at the *structure* of the episode.
First, to be clear: I could not give less of a shit about the details -- the ad, the rhetoric, the jeans, her boobs, whatever. Good lord, who cares.
Let's look at the *structure* of the episode.
August 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I want to do a 🧵 about the Sidney Sweeney thing, because it's *extremely* revealing & educational.
First, to be clear: I could not give less of a shit about the details -- the ad, the rhetoric, the jeans, her boobs, whatever. Good lord, who cares.
Let's look at the *structure* of the episode.
First, to be clear: I could not give less of a shit about the details -- the ad, the rhetoric, the jeans, her boobs, whatever. Good lord, who cares.
Let's look at the *structure* of the episode.
Such a collllllld… finger!
Beckons you to enter his web of sin
But don't go in
Beckons you to enter his web of sin
But don't go in
August 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Such a collllllld… finger!
Beckons you to enter his web of sin
But don't go in
Beckons you to enter his web of sin
But don't go in
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Annette Benton fought for years to have the truth come out about her pregnancy and child. One year after her death, it's finally out.
‘I am the offspring’: A Portland son fulfills his mother’s final wish for justice
Annette Benton fought for years to have the truth come out about her pregnancy and child. One year after her death, it's finally out.
www.oregonlive.com
August 2, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Annette Benton fought for years to have the truth come out about her pregnancy and child. One year after her death, it's finally out.
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Some utter nonsense, really just drivel, the conclusion of which is edgy racism - this is the essence of Curtis Yarvin, the purest distillation of who he is as a person.
July 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Some utter nonsense, really just drivel, the conclusion of which is edgy racism - this is the essence of Curtis Yarvin, the purest distillation of who he is as a person.
So grateful to Mark Jenkins for his positive review of Palace of Swords Reversed back in the day. Many bands come and go for me but these guys stand the test of time.
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The Man Whose Head Expanded
YouTube video by The Fall - Topic
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July 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
So grateful to Mark Jenkins for his positive review of Palace of Swords Reversed back in the day. Many bands come and go for me but these guys stand the test of time.
youtu.be/yyEGtxTY85M?...
youtu.be/yyEGtxTY85M?...
Now playing in my workplace cafeteria: “The Ballroom Blitz”, by The Sweet. My heart sings with joy!
July 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Now playing in my workplace cafeteria: “The Ballroom Blitz”, by The Sweet. My heart sings with joy!
This movie gives you a lot to think about. It also has the nearest experience to encountering Gene Wolfe’s Alzabo that I ever expect to see on a big screen.
Yes, Annihilation will stream on Paramount starting August 1. No, the movie wasn't much hated. No, it didn't flop in the usual way. The new Paramount leadership suffocated it by releasing on too few screens. Per screen take was robust. share.google/4PHbY6q65jJk...
7 Years Later, Alex Garland's Hated Sci-Fi Horror Will Land On Streaming
Cosmic horror fans will love this alien invasion film.
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July 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This movie gives you a lot to think about. It also has the nearest experience to encountering Gene Wolfe’s Alzabo that I ever expect to see on a big screen.
Ichiro’s career was groundbreaking and a joy to observe. I am grateful for having been able to see so much of it in person.
Despite his small stature, Ichiro Suzuki was larger than life, an athlete on a first-name basis with two continents full of fans.
Beneath his near-religious devotion to routine burned a competitive fire offset by a sly sense of humor.
@jayjaffe.bsky.social on the iconic, incomparable Ichiro:
Beneath his near-religious devotion to routine burned a competitive fire offset by a sly sense of humor.
@jayjaffe.bsky.social on the iconic, incomparable Ichiro:
JAWS and the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot: Ichiro Suzuki
Suzuki is finally on the ballot, and the question isn’t whether he’ll be elected but whether he’ll become the first position player to do so unanimously.
blogs.fangraphs.com
July 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Ichiro’s career was groundbreaking and a joy to observe. I am grateful for having been able to see so much of it in person.
“Satan, laughing, spreads his wings.” RIP Ozzy, you legend
July 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
“Satan, laughing, spreads his wings.” RIP Ozzy, you legend
Today’s soundtrack:
You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
Crystal - New Order
Singapore - Tom Waits
Somewhere in Ohio - Jayhawks
Family Affair - Sly
Young Americans - Bowie
Brass in Pocket - Pretenders
The Universe! - DMST
Midnight Coward - Stars
Between the Bars - Laura Veirs
You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
Crystal - New Order
Singapore - Tom Waits
Somewhere in Ohio - Jayhawks
Family Affair - Sly
Young Americans - Bowie
Brass in Pocket - Pretenders
The Universe! - DMST
Midnight Coward - Stars
Between the Bars - Laura Veirs
July 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Today’s soundtrack:
You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
Crystal - New Order
Singapore - Tom Waits
Somewhere in Ohio - Jayhawks
Family Affair - Sly
Young Americans - Bowie
Brass in Pocket - Pretenders
The Universe! - DMST
Midnight Coward - Stars
Between the Bars - Laura Veirs
You Sexy Thing - Hot Chocolate
Crystal - New Order
Singapore - Tom Waits
Somewhere in Ohio - Jayhawks
Family Affair - Sly
Young Americans - Bowie
Brass in Pocket - Pretenders
The Universe! - DMST
Midnight Coward - Stars
Between the Bars - Laura Veirs
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Fuck that guy, eternally. Link within to Lila Shapiro's definitive @nymag.com piece. Using this link because some folks might not be aware that NG is **suing** one of the survivors of his alleged abuse. something something "ally" something something "feminism" www.vulture.com/article/neil...
July 2, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Fuck that guy, eternally. Link within to Lila Shapiro's definitive @nymag.com piece. Using this link because some folks might not be aware that NG is **suing** one of the survivors of his alleged abuse. something something "ally" something something "feminism" www.vulture.com/article/neil...
Playlist for a commute (nice work, randomizer!)
Abra Cadaver - Hives
Get Back - Beatles
Hall of Mirrors - Siouxsie
Take Me To The River - Talking Heads
Between the Bars - Laura Veirs
Ex Lion Tamer - Wire
The Way We Get By - Spoon
Ageless Beauty - Stars
Abra Cadaver - Hives
Get Back - Beatles
Hall of Mirrors - Siouxsie
Take Me To The River - Talking Heads
Between the Bars - Laura Veirs
Ex Lion Tamer - Wire
The Way We Get By - Spoon
Ageless Beauty - Stars
June 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Playlist for a commute (nice work, randomizer!)
Abra Cadaver - Hives
Get Back - Beatles
Hall of Mirrors - Siouxsie
Take Me To The River - Talking Heads
Between the Bars - Laura Veirs
Ex Lion Tamer - Wire
The Way We Get By - Spoon
Ageless Beauty - Stars
Abra Cadaver - Hives
Get Back - Beatles
Hall of Mirrors - Siouxsie
Take Me To The River - Talking Heads
Between the Bars - Laura Veirs
Ex Lion Tamer - Wire
The Way We Get By - Spoon
Ageless Beauty - Stars