CTA and the Chicago Public Library system — two great examples of very flawed, underfunded public institutions made not just serviceable but frequently beautiful in the face of these problems by the people in this community who work against the odds to improve them.

My brother only occasionally listens to @nogodsnomayors.com, so I periodically give him an update on the precepts in addition to specific episode recommendations. Today he sent me this.

I had no idea I have such an anti-bug bigot in my family. I ask for your prayers.

@toppestfish.bsky.social

Can I say anything new about how men (not just far-right men) have centered our tying ourselves into knots from sexual/emotional frustration and so now the world is on fire?

No

Do I like medieval art enough to joke about how sirens are persuasive communicators who move people to their side?

Yes 🧜

And all who heard should see them there,
And all should cry, Beware! Beware!
His flashing eyes, his floating hair!
Weave a circle round him thrice,
And close your eyes with holy dread:
For he on honey-dew hath fed,
And drank the milk of Paradise.

@nomads.bsky.social