💬 Frank Sinatra giving George Michael a dose of reality: “I don’t understand a guy who lives “in hopes of reducing the strain of his celebrity status.” Here’s a kid who “wanted to be a pop star since I was about 7 years old.” And now that he’s a smash performer and songwriter at 27 he wants to quit doing what tons of gifted youngsters all over the world…
💸 Today I learned that Hudson Valley has it’s own alternative currency , recognized by the IRS, that can only be used within the Hudson Valley. In theory, this strengthens businesses and life quality in the local community. Amazing experiment I’ll be keeping an eye on. And it’s pretty to boot! 😍
💬 Edna St. Vincent Millay: Childhood is the kingdom where nobody dies. From her ostensibly famous poem of the same title. I had somehow never heard it before. Beautiful and sorrowful piece on grief.
💬 Some fantastic bits for creativity in Stephen ESPO’s Rules For Graffiti : “ You suck until further notice. At this stage you can bite all you want with no remorse. All your elders will say is, “Awww isn’t that cute, kootchie kootchie koo.” So steal that dope connection, rob that color scheme, and loot whole letterforms. Dont worry about giving any credit,…
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🤖 Can you tell human writing from AI? by Dr Maria Panagiotidi : These findings paint a slightly uncomfortable picture. We are not as good at detecting AI-generated writing as our confidence suggests. Our instincts about which features to trust are often unreliable, and the discomfort we feel about AI-generated creative work exists somewhat independently of whether we can actually identify…
🌷 Long live flowers
🔊 Stumbled across this github study of the vibrating plane . It allows you to draw your own drum top and adjust the sonics of the waves. Not sure I understand it entirely, but something about it is fascinating to me. People are so creative. Make sure to turn your sound on!
⌨️ Last weekend, in a bar on New York City’s Lower East Side, I was talking to some strangers when one of them revealed the most peculiar but intriguing quirk. I asked them what their favorite word is, to which one of them replied, stewardesses . “Because I am left-handed, and it is the longest word on a traditional keyboard that can be typed using only the left hand." Organizing words…
✏️ Two new words learned: Mommicked: Informal word for harassed, confused, or badly messed up Mammock: to tear, break, or cut something into small pieces or shreds
✍️ Some of my thoughts on Spiderman: Brand New Day are now posted // bradley-andrews.com Does Spidey Have A Marvel Problem: In this view, Peter’s internal question isn’t really about character development, it’s about Marvel’s own indecision regarding what their most beloved IP is supposed to be for them: a teen drama, a quip machine for merchandising, an Avengers-tier power player, or a…
🃏 New joke: Question : What was Robert Oppenheimer’s favorite book? Answer : Atomic Habits. I’ll be here all week.
🎵 Been listening to: Sickle Walk by YHWH Nailgun Right Down the Line by Gerry Rafferty Whole House by PFG ft. J Cole Jasmine by Jai Paul Secrets by Micah Emrich Light My Candle from RENT All 2026 recs here .
💬 Turn and face the strange. — David Bowie
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✏️ In connection with my running list of phenomena that need words made, I am making a list of words that I wish to coin. Here is the first, for your consideration: Actualstance : grounded in what has actually occurred, rather than in speculation, impression, or performance; the stance that arises from verifiable experience and concrete reality. Ex: Although Nora was a writer of fiction, the bones…
✏️ I am making a list of phenomena that need words made up for them. Please reply w/ your own! When the list gets big enough, it would be fun to collect suggestions and then take a vote. Here are some examples: Food that is always best the next day or when reheated The feeling of loss you have after finishing a great book When the person controlling the music switches songs from unrelated genre to…
💐 I was delighted to come across the equivalent of a “ Flowers & Gratitude ” post from 2023 in my Notes app. Here are the best ones, imo: The sound of the needle first connecting with the vinyl on a record player. When a restaurant gives both still and sparkling water for free. My coworker asking me everyday if I want to smoke with him (I don’t smoke). Flower planter boxes hung…
💬 From my current read, Pere Goriot : “My life, my own life, is all in my daughters. I don’t feel cold if they are warm. I never feel sad if they are laughing. My only sorrows are theirs. When you become a father and say to yourself, as you hear your children babbling: “Thats my doing!”, when you feel these little creatures attached to you by every drop of your blood (for they were its finest…
🎙️ Rick Glassman’s podcast with Logan & Dylan from Love on the Spectrum is so fun, funny, and entertaining. Rick has increasingly won my listenership, but this one might have made me a real fan. Best to watch the pod, if possible, for the animation and facial expressions. But listening works too.
🚇 After a popular part 1 and part 2 , here is a new round of Subway Takes that you can steal for conversation (or if you are recruited to star in the hit short-form vertical video series): Without Drake, we wouldn’t have Bad Bunny. It’s actually cool to be the first person that shows up at a party. It’s not brunch unless someone orders a dish with eggs in it. Adults would be way happier if they…
🎵 Stumbled across Jahson Paynter’s music for the first time this weekend and I am absolutely hooked. He reminds me so much of Frank Ocean and Dijon. If you’re a fan of them, you won’t regret giving these a listen: genny please! 403 Westbound Draggin' My Feet Astonished that he hasn’t blown up yet.
🎥 Just a PSA that 3 of the best “bad” movies in cinema history are currently free to watch on Tubi: Fifth Element— one of the best sci-fi films to ever hit theaters. Comedy, action, and a deceptively convincing plot, this movie was formative for me. Bruce Willis being unparalleled as a leading man. One of Chris Tucker’s greatest roles, if not his greatest. Lost Boys— a dark yet stylish coming of…
Started Reading: Pere Goriot by Honore de Balzac 📚 This may be the best near opening to a book I have read in a long time: “After reading about the secret misfortunes of Pere Goriot, you will eat your dinner with relish, blaming the author for your insensibility, charging him with exaggeration, accusing him of poetic license, but let me tell you, this drama is not fiction or romance. All is true.…
🎵 A strange quirk of my personality is that I really like to listen to covers of songs that I already love. There is a sweetness in listening to people also enjoy the song and interact with it in a fresh or unique way. The early days of Youtube were full of singers and acoustic guitars players just jamming for the joy of the music. Therefore, I’ve decided to link live versions of my most…