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This PEANUTS comic strip was published #OTD on November 11, 1961.

This kid eloquently and succinctly explains what it’s like to be a Jets fan.

A copy of the NYRB edition of The Expendable Man by Dorothy B. Hughes

I have @jacquiwine.bsky.social to thank for recommending this astonishing novel by Dorothy B. Hughes: a gripping narrative about a man in the frame for murder that that is ultimately an indictment of America itself. If you haven’t read it, do – but don’t read any more about it before going in…

[Lyn Venable, author of "Time Enough at Last" (If Magazine 1953) and “The Missing Room” (Weird Tales 1953), died on March 31, 2025, at the age of 97. Lyn was surely the last living person to have contributed to both the original Twilight Zone and the original Weird Tales. Last leaf on the bough.]

scene from the sopranos I'm a miserable prick. I've said this since day one.

Goodnight.

A book shop called yesterdays books a large sign reads books will turn you on

Night of the Hunter (Charles Laughton, 1951)
DoP: Stanley Cortez

Tailbacks on the M8

A man in a suit stands at a microphone which has been mounted on the roof of a van. There are loudspeakers at his feet, and a building behind him. He has an arm raised, and is flinching as projectiles are hurled at him, because he's a fucking Nazi

Ah, happy 88th anniversary of the day Oswald Mosley tried to sell fascism to Liverpudlians – and someone concussed him with a brick

Scotland 3 - Poetry, Philosophy, Politics, Live, Love, Some Laugh 1

a poster with destinations names and a stylish train shooting forward

Poster promoting travel on the Trans-Europe Express, 1961

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Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown

Peppermint Patty, a young girl, sits at a table writing on paper, as indeed she is in each picture here. Above her, in joined up writing, we are shown what she is writing: "What I did on my Christmas vacation. I went outside and looked at the clouds.

They formed beautiful patterns with beautiful colors. I looked at them every morning and every evening.

Which is all I did on my Christmas vacation.

And what's wrong with that?"

75 years ago today, The first Peanuts comic strip was published. Peppermint Patty was such a brilliant character, and this is my favourite strip featuring her, from 28th December 1984.

It’s your 75th anniversary, Charlie Brown! 💛⁠
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🎉 Today marks the official 75th anniversary of Peanuts! On October 2, 1950, the first Peanuts comic strip, shown here, was published in seven newspapers nationwide. Charles M. Schulz was 27 years old.

A printed poem which reads: I hav for breakfast Weetabix I hav for lunch some meat I have for tea 2 sosajis and thats enuf to eat Peter Hazel, 5

On National Poetry Day, the greatest poem I have ever read

Paul Swimonon

Teddy Swims. Barry Can't Swim. Paul Swimon

He asked her what book she was reading. "The Idiot. Do you know it?" "No. What's it about?" "It's a novel." "I'd rather read the truth," he said. "It is the truth."

Great response to people who don’t read fiction

(from The Assistant by Bernard Malamud)

"Some TBI staff – including a number who left in recent years because of Ellison’s influence – say the cash injection has produced a culture that is dominated by a form of AI boosterism, and which, as they see it, amounts to lobbying for Oracle."

Paul Simonon of the Clash, Rock Against Racism - Anti-Nazi League Carnival, London’s Victoria Park, April 30th 1978, by Syd Shelton.

Far right protestors in London carrying placards exclaiming I am Charlie, not I'm on charlie which would have been far more truthful

column of skuls the victims who were crushed under capitalism

Victims of capitalism. Hell before death. 1908.

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It's at this time of year I pause to remember the Oktoberfest set up in Alexanderplatz which was the weirdest thing I've ever seen.

World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September MYTHS and FACTS about suicide Myth: People who talk about suicide won't end their life, only those who never say anything will. Fact: People who have thoughts of suicide are often torn between life and death, and can indicate to those around them they need support. People who have done so can still go on to end their life, so it's important they are always taken seriously and given the support they ask for. Myth: If a person is serious about killing themselves then there's nothing you can do. Fact: There is always hope. It is rare for someone to be fully decided on suicide. It is important to persevere when offering someone support and help. Myth: Most suicides occur 'out of the blue'. Fact: Most individuals with thoughts of suicide will invite others around them to notice they are unhappy or distressed, through verbal or behavioural cues. Education/training can raise awareness of what these invitations are. FACT: Asking about suicide does not put the idea of suicide into someones mind FACT: Thoughts of suicide are not uncommon. 1 in 5 adults will think about suicide at some point in their life FACT: Suicide is not a selfish act. In fact, many individuals feel they are a burden to others, and would be doing the right thing for others, by ending their life.

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay

Karoline Leavitt amongst trove of unreleased Beach Boys songs.

This PEANUTS comic strip was published #OTD on September 8, 1967.

Looks like someone already designed the album cover for free.

Big Thief charging 60 quid for the Barras. Big Thiefs right enough!