“Now is the time to stop the next shooting ... In each case we say this isn’t the time. Now is the time — like, literally right now. That’s why I’m here.” — Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke on Gov. Greg Abbott saying now is not the time to politicize a shooting

Great thread.

For 6 months I’ve been strolling slowly, as to almost ride-the-vibe through Alastair Reynold’s ‘Revelation Space’ (thx Joseph Hurtgen for recommendation) and the last time I recall savoring a book this much was well, almost never. Maybe ‘name of the wind,’ maybe not.

I’m in my 40s & have never read anyone’s complete works. But I recently discovered Alastair Reynolds, after a 600 page novel, four short stories and an half way thru a 2nd 600 pg novel, I’m THRILLED! His style is perfect for my personality. Lucky me - some 20 works await me.

BREAKING 🚨: NASA's Perseverance rover has found organic matter in rock samples on Mars

In 1977 NASA sent the "Golden Records" into space with the two Voyager probes, intended to be found by intelligent extraterrestial life. They contain 115 images of life on earth, along with a variety of sounds and music. Here's what they included...

After 2 years of being refused new service by internet providers citing installation costs and resource saturation in rural KY, in 5 min I became a starlink customer. I can see why Elon Musk is a billionaire and they’re (or I’m) not. Hell, I might even throw in an extra $8

No idea, but I’m entertained. To be fair I primarily use Twitter as a distraction, to cringe or chuckle or both, so all of the recent drama has made me so grateful to be around for this its golden era.

Love to hear this:

Girl with a Pearl Earring, painted by Vermeer in 1665, might just be the most famous and beloved portrait in the world. But who is the girl? Well, that's the thing. There was no girl, because this isn't a portrait...

I recall those last two lines falling out in a single breath. Sometimes we are lucky and stop writing and just channel. Those moments are something else entirely. Thanks Sayed.

The people you are tempted to feel contempt for: among other things lost on you they are a mirror graciously held up to you. Forgive.

Eminem proves there are plenty of words that rhyme with “orange”

THE SHINING was released 43 years ago today. Not a huge success on its release, it has gone down as one of Stanley Kubrick’s most popular films and most influential horror movies ever made. The behind the scenes story is as outrageous as you might expect… A THREAD 1/34

ALIEN was released 44 years ago today. One of the definitive science fiction/horror movies, its influence is still seen to this day. The behind-the-scenes story of how the film was made is a fascinating one... A THREAD 1/38

The lead single for my upcoming album goes live on Friday. I’m so excited to have my good friend, Silicone Boone, featured on “Shining Like the Sun.” He brought all his heart for this one…#shininglikethesun #siliconeboone #thomasmerton

Corridor in the Asylum, September 1889 #artbots #vangogh