It's all so sad. One thing I appreciate about Chicago is that there are many people who are voicing their discontent or protesting or helping in any way they can. It's not a solution and it's not enough, and it feels like too little too late, but it's a bit encouraging.
Feliz cumpleaños (aunque un poco tarde). Espero que te estés divirtiendo mucho. 😊
Ah. True. I think they did a good job in some parts, so I'm not sure why there were some random issues with the broadcast. I wonder if maybe the wind contributed to them not being able to capture the sound well for the marching bands.
I also liked the brief moment in which the camera was accidentally pointed at nothing (some random part of the side of the news tent).
It doesn't sound cheesey. All the performances were nice. I liked the Bolivian dancers too. 😊
It was pretty funny every time it happened, and to me, that was great. 😂
Sad it's not in any of the AMCs near me. 😭 I remember I watched the very first Knives Out at an AMC for my birthday. Anyway, I'm hoping I'll catch it even if I have to drive for an hour or two. 🤞
I remember i_o. It's too bad you never got to see him, but it's cool his music has been so inspiring to you. I never got to see him either. 🥺
I'm gonna look up Raito. Are there any songs you recommend?
I think this is a good take, but have you seen any of his movies in Spanish? I don't think his dialogue has ever been that poetic. I appreciate his artistry though, and I'm still glad I saw the movie in a movie theater.
Patito Vader: Yo soy tu padre.
Yo: No. Eso no es cierto. Es imposible.
Patito Vader: Busca en tus sentimientos. Tu sabes que es cierto.
Yo: Noooooooo. (Tratando de escapar, pero solo puedo flotar.) Noooooo.
Yo:
I like the contrast. You always take such great photos.
🤣 I rarely buy make up and now I feel like I'm missing out.
Currently dancing to this song while cleaning and getting ready to go to the store.
I missed my chance to see Dimitri Vegas tonight, but in my mind, the rave just started and every place is a warehouse. Yes, even the grocery store.
Get ready for my dance moves, Jewels.
Also, I just started following you because I saw you posting some techno.
Sorry for the late reply. I have no suggestions so far. There are definitely people who talk about EDM and you can follow them, but I haven't seen any well known DJs with active accounts. Which DJs are your favorites? Most of the ones I like are still active on twitter, so I follow them there.
I was checking whether Johan Hegg from Amon Amarth had joined BlueSky yet. He hasn't, but I just found this story and I'm so glad I searched for him. 😂
I've seen Amon Amarth a bunch of times, and it's always a good time.
EDM bsky, have any more DJs joined Bluesky recently or are there any good EDM accounts I should follow?
I was looking for some of my favorite DJs but they're either not here or they're not active at the moment. 🥺
Did you ever share this with The Onion? I feel like they would like this story. 😂
Screenshot that shows a DVD of The Ghost and Mr. Chicken being available at the Cherry Valley Public Library
🙁 Some Indian movies I like don't plan to release Blu-rays at all so I feel your pain.
That said, the ILL here is too good. I get super obscure books and old movies all the time. 😂
There's one movie on your watchlist I hadn't watched & it sounded fun, so I searched for it. - I feel spoiled. 😂
💯 Streaming services became as bad as cable. 😂
Here in IL, I feel lucky because I've been using the interlibrary loan system even before streaming was a thing. I usually check if my library has what I want. If they don't, I can usually request it through interlibrary loan.
I love libraries.
Happy belated birthday! I hope you had the best of times!
I didn't know you were on Bluesky too. Following you here now. 😊
This place looks beautiful!
A screenshot of a video in which Andy Morrison from the New Economy Project is being interviewed. The subtitles read, “In our society, people are made to feel that...”
“...if they're struggling financially, it's their own fault..”
“when in fact we have a financial system and an economy...”
“...that is designed to extract money from people.”
A thousand times this.
It's always my hope people will stop demonizing poverty.
If you're struggling financially, this doesn't mean you aren't working hard or that you aren't doing your best. It's so much more complicated than that.
Slide with the phrase “Antiquated payroll systems” with a strike through line. The subtitles read, “There's nothing inherently broken about a two week pay cycle.”
A screenshot of a video in which Andy Morrison from the New Economy Project is being interviewed. The subtitles read, “What's broken is that wages are too low...”
“...and the cost of living is too high for millions of workers.”
Comment from a YouTube user mocking Cash Advance apps, “’This is soooo good for you. You don't need to live paycheck to paycheck anymore. You can now live day to day.’” With a laughing face emoji at the end.
My favorite thing they debunked was the idea that the payroll system is antiquated.
Cash advance apps try to trick employees that somehow it's a benefit to get into debt. 😂
If you're an employer, please beware of these apps and what advertising them to employees means. 🥺
The video on cash advance apps by @moreperfectunion.bsky.social is a must watch.
1. They debunk a lot of very misleading claims those apps make.
2. They explain it in a way anyone can understand it.
3. They discuss the social stigma connected to poverty.
youtu.be/hBI_FLYfwmM
That's awesome. Thank you for the information! On an unrelated note, please let everyone involved in the upcoming Ghibli series that they're amazing for including so many Ghibli movies! I'm looking forward to watching Castle in the Sky in my favorite movie theater. 😊
@musicboxtheatre.bsky.social Are you doing the free Pluto Free Movie Weekend this year? Just wondering.
I've watched so many of his movies, but I haven't seen this yet and I definitely have to. It looks great.
Ooh I've listened to this. I'm sure it was probably even better live.
