This quote, known as Phol’s Law (from the great sci-fi author Fredrick Pohl) seems to - sadly - sum up our social media influenced time: “Nothing is so good that somebody, somewhere will not hate it".
While I’m at it, thanks to @amcinematheque.bsky.social for screening one of my favorite all time films earlier this week. I confess I didn’t know it was nominated for the 1979 Best Picture Oscar and won best original screenplay. Funny, poignant and inspiring film - and who doesn’t love Paul Dooley!
Oh man, I’m out of town and as an @amcinematheque.bsky.social member I so wish I could attend this. Why do all the *best* events happen when I’m away? Go see this if you can!
Very sad, but not surprising. We need to be promoting and sharing Kanopy more regularly, a free service with great films, old and new with many genres (go Library access!)
Today is a #Fender #Telecaster kind of day. With a pick appropriate for #Valentinesday #guitars
An excellent resource for federal civil servants.
www.civilservicestrong.org
How about we start #haikuwednesdays? I’ll start:
Water running
The sounds of birds
Dogs barking
A perfect afternoon
#poetry #blueskypoetry #haiku
Hmmm, I wonder why? 🤔
One of the details that caught my eye during my recent visit to #Japan were the beautifully crafted and artistic manhole covers. Here are a few from #Osaka, #Kyoto and the #MtFuju #kawaguchiko region. #art #design #cityart #streetart
Who wore it better? Cc @danagould.bsky.social @pattonoswalt.bsky.social @pftompkins.bsky.social
It was the worst of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of foolishness, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Darkness, it was the season of Darkness…
This is a modified "Muffler Man", of which there are many around the country and LA. Those interested should check out this article lamag.com/art/gods-amo...
“Blue Boy” by Jean Giono.
I’ve been a fan of “A Christmas Story” since forever, but I feel Jean Shepherd hasn’t gotten his proper due. His book “In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash” is a favorite of mine. And if you can get your hands on any of his WOR #radio broadcasts, they are golden. #christmas #books #storytelling
This would have been a great series. Still hoping for it…
“You will be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
Stumbled upon this outside a #movie theater in the #shinjuku area of #tokyo. Coming soon in 24-25 it indicates. 4K restoration of Paris, Texas? Guessing @purecinemapod.bsky.social @bobfreelander.bsky.social @elrickane.bsky.social will appreciate this
Scenes from a #run around the Imperial Palace in #tokyo. The best part of #traveling is seeing the city on foot #running #travel #japan
Your moment of #doggie Zen #dogs
Scenes from a #losangeles #bike ride. Not far from the #franklinfire. Grateful for first responders and our many #firefighters #cycling
It is fantastic, I highly recommend.
Apropos of nothing, I share this piece of #americana from simpler times (i.e. 2015). The “Muffler Men” of #losangeles. I pass by the old La Salsa Muffler man on PCH almost every weekend #roadsideamerica
A favorite “discovery” (a nod to @purecinemapod.bsky.social) this year is Wim Wenders‘ Perfect Days. A 2023 production (hey, any film can be a discovery) that I obviously missed, is beautiful & poetic on many levels. Yakusho’s performance is sublime, and Tokyo is gorgeously shot. #filmsky #movies
Scene from a gravel #bike ride, #losangeles at #sunset
Happy Thanksgiving to the folks behind my favorite podcasts (and more) @danagould.bsky.social @murphymike.bsky.social @thejoedante.bsky.social @josholson.bsky.social @bobfreelander.bsky.social @elrickane.bsky.social Grateful for the inspiration, knowledge sharing, and laughs you all bring!
Wolf Blitzer
Showing the “The Dead Thing” dressed like a character in “The Thing”?
💯
The same, hope you are doing well!
