Steve Thomas

penguin classics cover for the magician's nephew by CS Lewis, but the cover image is george michael bluth

Just finished reading THE IMPOSSIBLE FORTUNE, the newest Thursday Murder Club novel. Fun to check in with my literary friends and Osman's prose is delightful, but I'd say it was my least favorite of the series. Still worth the read, but it just didn't come together as well as the others.

It's also subjective that it's "far, far superior" to the one Marvel published. Maybe fans like the book that Marvel put together better?

WE ARE THE BORG. YOUR BIOLOGICAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL DISTINCTIVENESS WILL BE ADDED TO OUR OWN. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE, BUT THOSE ASSIMILATED IN VEGAS, STAY IN VEGAS.

6. Battle of the Network Stars (TV series, 1976-1988; 2017)

Dr. Bradley Custer Troy Swanson: Bradley, welcome to Circulating Ideas. Bradley Custer: Thank you, Troy. Troy Swanson: I’m excited you can be here. I know there’s some difficult conversations, but I …

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In this new episode, guest host @troy-a-swanson.bsky.social chats with @bradleydeanc.bsky.social about his experience at the U.S. Department of Education, the impact of recent mass firings, and what these changes mean for students, educators, and the future of American education.

My reflections on the illegal destruction of the U.S. Department of Education for @circulatingideas.bsky.social. It’s not too late to fix this! #highered #academicsky

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Ain't nobody outta your league. *fist bump*

Anonymous donor gives $100K to library, issues challenge to Salina An anonymous donor has given $100,000 to Salina Public Library with all gifts made by Dec. 31 matched, supporting youth services project.

An anonymous donor has given $100,000 to the Salina Public Library and is challenging the community to match the gift by Dec. 31.

Tacos? GOOD
Spanish rice? GOOD
Black beans? GOOD
Churros? GOOD

PUT IT IN MY BELLY

How long until they're getting turned on by ultrasound pictures?

I have accrued 274 hours of Annual Leave and 761 hours of Sick Leave, and yet I still schedule most of my doctors' appointments for when I have a day off.

Thank God we have magazines like @uncannymagazine.bsky.social that are good to short story authors, but it's a shame F&SF, Asimov's, and Analog have lost so much of their luster!

Like people spray their cats when they get up on the counter! 🤣

This account owner was suspended for 72 hours for expressing a desire to murder his father. The post stated, "I knew that snake was my own sweet dad... And I said, 'My name is Sue, how do you do? Now you're gonna die.'"

1. Sticks Are For Use
2. Every Dog His/Her Stick
3. Every Stick Its Dog
4. Save The Time Of The Dog
5. The Dog Is A Good Boy/Girl

I just watched the webinar you were in, and I was busily taking notes (esp during your part) with my human brain and fingers, not AI! 🙂

I'd like to read "A World With LESS Email."

"That's a lot of harmonica for a song called 'Piano Man.'" - my 14 yo son, as we are listening to my Billy Joel playlist in the car

divergentcoachkelly on Threads * 2h ADHD is knowing exactly what you need to do then watching yourself not do it like you're a scientist observing a very dumb experiment

10/10 take. No notes.

If you were magically transported to the world portrayed in one of your books, which book would you choose?

our last episode was just before trump was elected and our next episode will be released once he's gone

oh man "stochastic" threats are the worst

I just renewed my main domain registration through 2027, but I'm going to let a couple of other ones expire in January, including withdrawnpodcast.com bc now that it's coming up on the 10th anniversary of our last episode, I don't think @loather.bsky.social and I are coming back to it!