Few things take me back to the Halloween’s of my childhood more viscerally than a piece of candy corn. 🎃
🔖 Teri Kanefield is a national treasure. – Can Democracy Work in America? Part I: “There are no Yankees here!” - Teri Kanefield
Finished reading: Schulz and Peanuts by David Michaelis 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📚
🔖 in the US, there’s only one political party trying to ban books. Keep that in mind, too, when you vote. – It’s Banned Books Week. Here’s how to fight for libraries.
🔖 I adore the fact that the animations are described by VoiceOver. I’ve always had a soft spot for Peanuts. – How Apple made the ultimate Snoopy watch: “You wouldn’t believe the minutiae” | British GQ
Finished reading: Holly by Stephen King ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📚
The email that never arrives is always the one you’re waiting for. 📧
Finished reading: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📚
Exquisite. My heart is full. What a book.
Finished reading: Stolen Sorcery & Other Misadventures by Annette Marie and Rob Jacobsen ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📚 Once again, Annette Marie shows why she’s the best urban fantasy author writing today.
This cover of Elton John’s Sacrifice is my favorite Sinead O’Connor performance. 💚 🎵
💔 Sinéad O’Connor
Now I keep picturing Elon Musk as that disreputable character on Sesame Street. “Hey…hey…shhhh…wanna buy an X?”
I don’t think there has ever been a funnier standup routine than George Carlin’s Ice Box Man. 😂
💔 How Do You Keep the Music Playing? by Tony Bennett & George Michael on Apple Music 🎵
This classic is 40 years old today. – Club Tropicana by Wham! on Apple Music 🎵
Just played Masters of the Universe: The Board Game. It’s a very well done RPG-style board game with countless scenarios, variations, and several expansions. Even the non-MotU fans enjoyed. Definitely aimed at adult fans, as it’s pretty complicated. Absolutely loved it. ⚔️🎲
Finished reading: On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📚
This should be required reading for every human being.
🔖 Reports: Women’s hockey players ratify CBA to launch league 🏒
Finished reading: Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 📚
🔖 What a Former Republican Calls “The Conspiracy to End America” - Teri Kanefield
🔖 required reading – The Supreme Court has divided the country to please conservatives - The Washington Post
One More Try – live gospel version 🎵
George Michael recorded some amazing covers of songs by the likes of Elton John, Stevie Wonder, and Queen, (just to name a few), and his renditions were frequently better. He also knew how to improve upon his own efforts; one of the most shining examples is this live performance of One More Try with a gospel choir. It’s nothing short of stunning.
Few songs take me back to the summers of my childhood as completely as this one. It’s a WHAM! Album track and B-side, and in my opinion, it’s one of the most underrated WHAM! Tracks.
All we have to do now
Is take these lies and make them true somehow.
All we have to see
Is that I don’t belong to you, and you don’t belong to me.