Do you have a question to ask Bea, for possible inclusion in the next issue? Send it to whoever@sfreview.org.

Tomato pink background with black outlined rectangles and black and blue text within: Williams kept waiting to wake up feeling different and instead kept waking up as himself. In his wigged-out state, he drank and ate too much, behaved poorly, leaned into cynicism, withdrew from friends and the world at large. Taunted by the now frictionless experience of his success, he left his home and found friction out in the world. You know, the joys and bothers and ‘stuff’ that happens when we let other people into our lives. Which is what reminded me of you. Beatrice Kilat, Ask Bea

Do you need help? Ask Bea. Bea’s areas of expertise (ongoing): dogs money life, death closet space ceramics utensils kitchens time management having a drink putting it down want vs. need upkeep (general) Email: whoever@sfreview.org Subject line: Please Advise

By way of A Streetcar Named Desire and The Simpsons, Beatrice Kilat (@beatrick.bsky.social) weighs the risks and chances for love in her debut column: “Ask Bea.” She also considers the chihuahua.

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Liberalism enables fascism.

Q: but what if a full Epstein investigation also takes down Bill Clinton?????

A:

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By the way here is an upcoming opportunity to hang out and think good thoughts about each other. Issue Two Release Party, Thursday, August 28, at Et al., 6 p.m. onward 🌝

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Details about Issue Two are here sfreview.org

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Issue Two is coming this summer! San Francisco reviews many things, like skateboarding, art in the suburbs, ceramics, advice, everyone’s favorite fountain, tomatoes, and not one but TWO books. And more! Subscribe anytime at the link in our bio.

(scanning the poster’s syntax from afar in my starfleet vessel) gen x detected. set phasers to stun

They blame pollution but cut the EPA and clean air and water regulations. They blame poor nutrition but cut SNAP and programs to bring local produce to schools. They blame increased screen time while destroying public infrastructure that connects people. All while they take millions off healthcare.

something something the half-life of gossip is forever

Health care union president ousted in upset election George Gresham, the longtime leader of 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, was defeated by a team of his former lieutenants. BY MAYA KAUFMAN | 05/04/2025 09:16 AM EDT 99SEIU 119 BALA JOBoU 1199 SEIU

Endorse Cuomo, have the rank and file oust you one week later 💯

We need indie presses. Certainly more than we need government funds to be spent “foster[ing] AI competency” or “empower[ing] houses of worship to serve communities,” whatever that means.

The Oakland Review of Books calendar of not just literary events In the East Bay it’s wildflower season and bird-nesting season, and also weed-pulling season. If you want to get out into the beautiful East Bay hills and explore, the East Bay Regional Park District ...

You've probably been hearing a lot of rumors about the Oakland Review of Books (ORB), but I'm here to assure you that no such thing exists.

(Yet!)

There is, however, this calendar of literary and other events in the East Bay for the coming week:

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this is so heartwarming!! 🤗🫂

let's talk 🤓

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Do you need help? Ask @beatrick.bsky.social. Areas of expertise: dogs / money / life, death / closet space / ceramics / utensils / kitchens / time management / having a drink / putting it down / want vs need / upkeep (general).

Send your question to: whoever@sfreview.org
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Ohh "America First" was a hit list

What side of the conflict was your grandfather on because famously the soviets and the nazis were on opposite sides

Sen. Cory Booker just entered hour 16 of his marathon magical girl transformation on the Senate floor. He has spent all night slowly spinning around in a field of twinkling stars and striking cool fashion poses. So far he has materialized one long opera glove and a silver tiara with topaz inlay.

still from jesus christ superstar "could we start again?"

i'm ready

"x" is actually dark sided.

Once again, a lot more senior people needed to go to jail for a very long time for Iran-Contra, Bush-era torture, & all the other previously unpunished, wildly illegal & unconstitutional executive branch crimes that have led us inexorably to this utterly shameful, horrifying moment as a country.

Actually, you are morally obligated to get smarter, be braver, etc. etc.

OK, here it is: Phone It In, Vol. 1, an art writing mixtape, with quotes from some of the most enlightened readers on the internet. enjoy this batch, and keep'em coming!
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