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this might be a fever dream

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albums I'm obsessing over now that it's crunchy leaf season

My autumn has not begun until I'm driving through my little rural town, watching the leaves whizzing past my car, listening to Between the Lines of Age. Also, the title track off of this album?! Hello?!

Simon and motherfucking Garfunkel. I refuse to elaborate.

Another obvious choice, in my humble opinion. As a native New Englander, I too feel that Vermont is depressing as hell.

Girl from the North Country? Don't Think Twice, It's All Right? Oxford Town? Screaming, crying, throwing up. Every time it gets a little chilly outside, I retreat deeper into my coat and pretend I'm Bob Dylan.

I found her recently through the duet she did with Hozier, and absolutely fell in love with her voice. Sonnet 104 is pure sonic perfection. I was so floored by her Songbird cover as a Fleetwood Mac fan -- she sounds so similar to Christine here.

He's got some questionable politics, but by God that boy can play some jazz.

I adore the Beatles, and this is probably my all-time favorite album of theirs. Although, Run For Your Life is just a little terrifying. We'll just pretend it's a Halloween song.

George is definitely my favorite Beatle, sorry not sorry.

Joni, my love, my queen.

Yes, more Bob Dylan. BUT there's also The Band!!! You best believe I watch The Last Waltz every Thanksgiving.

I have reached my audio limit for this post, so a part 2 may be in order.

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i had an idea to modernize the trolley problem

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as a phrase, “she [x] on my [x] til’ i [x]” only is funny if on either side of a spectrum. either the phrase ends so specific to a sexual action it’s a smart joke (for example, “she strogan me off til i beef” uses the word “beef stroganoff’ but also makes a “stroking off” joke, making it clever wordplay.) or it makes so little sense that it ends up funny from the absurdity of deciphering what type of sexual action could even be taking place. (example: when my roomate the other night asked to hand them a sanpelligrino and then said “she san on my pelli til’ i grino” which begs the question of what ‘sanning’ is, what a ‘pelli’ repersents in terms of human genitalia and what ‘grinoing’ could possibly be.)

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Hozier lyrics that gut me because honestly I’m processing a lot right now

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She deserved so much more; gone far too soon

Sharon Tate photographed by Peter Mitchell, c. 1966

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(2/2) a snippet from Hozier’s unreleased song Nobody’s Soldier from Lollapalooza!

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(1/2) a snippet from Hozier’s unreleased song Nobody’s Soldier last night at Lollapalooza!

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Nadia Lee Cohen, the genius you are

'Carole' Created using silicone and human hair, this sculpture is featured in Nadia Lee Cohen's debut US solo show “Hello, My Name Is,” at Jeffrey Deitch Gallery

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Some of the beauty I’ve found in the mundanity recently.

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So I took myself to watch MaXXXine today and I have weird feelings about it. I think I may need to let the film digest in my brain a little more before I make a final judgement on it…

I appreciate the camp/gratuity/aesthetics as a retro horror fan. I’m also considering the sociocultural context of the setting. However, I’m having a hard time reconciling with how certain plot lines from the first 2 films are tied in here, and also don’t love the way the characters are written.

So far, I think it’s safe to say that I liked X and Pearl way more than MaXXXine! Is that controversial?

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Frank Bez - Susanne Benton (Playboy 1970)

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I love writing insufferable/pretentious reviews on Letterboxd

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a photo dump of this summer, so far

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I'm back!

It's been awhile, here's a life update.

Not only did I turn 20, but also 21 (this is how time works, yes?)

My mother almost died (but then she didn't!)

My elderly cats passed away

But then we adopted two new cats (including a kitten!)

I had a fat mental breakdown coming home from college last summer, job-hopped for a few months, almost dropped out of college (but then didn't), and transferred colleges. Wild.

I have spent the better part of the last year waiting tables at unspecified Italian restaurant chain but now am applying to work at a psychiatric hospital so I can start doing something related to my degree

Got my heart broken in magnificent fashion by my first serious boyfriend

Fell in love a year later with a man I met on Hinge... and then he broke my heart after a 3 month situationship

So this is my early 20s, I suppose. All I can really do is try to keep my head screwed on and slowly find my way in this hellscape of an economy/political atmosphere.

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gentle reminder: please make sure you’re regularly cleaning your water bottles, thermos, and kettles with antibacterial soap and warm water so you don’t get ill. this includes the inside of the container itself, the straw, lid, the outside and bottom of the container, as well as any crevices. rinse well. stay safe and hydrated, babes. 🪴💧

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Healthy New Year’s Resolutions That Don’t Involve Weight Loss

Instead of focusing on the same tired weight loss goals for 2023, let’s think about habits that could actually improve our lives. What has slipped during the past year? What are you missing? How could you better address your own needs, or the needs of those around you? Take this opportunity to really address the parts of your life that could improve and consider some of these healthy resolutions for the new year:

Reduce your alcohol consumption

Get more quality sleep/limit your sleep to 8 hours per night

Bring reusable bags when you shop

Eat vegetables at every meal

Wash your bed sheets weekly

Actually eat your fruit before it goes bad

Don’t watch tv or use your phone during meals

Support local food producers through farm shares

Donate to your local food bank

Take vitamins

Learn to knit or sew

Stretch and improve your flexibility

Volunteer as a caller for political campaigns

Concentrate on improving your posture

Set up a weekly board game night with your family

Replace your toothbrush

Educate yourself on basic home care and maintenance

Clean your kitchen and dishes after each meal

Stop biting your nails

Wear sunscreen every day you’re outside

Clean your pantry and throw out expired food each month

Quit smoking

Reduce impulse online shopping by creating a weekly budget

Put your laundry away

Cut down on the amount of plastic you use each day

Re-try foods that you hate, but haven’t eaten in years

Make your bed

Moisturize and remove your makeup before going to bed

Keep a journal

Tip service workers generously

Floss

Focus on purchasing goods from small business owners, not Amazon

Join a pen pal exchange

Set up that therapy appointment

Text your friend that you haven’t talked to in a while

Small, actionable goals are key here. What can you start doing today to improve your life, and the lives of those around you?