Thinking about Tom Hatten (born Nov 14, 1926) on what would’ve been his 99th birthday. My love of #oldmovies is a direct result of watching KTLA's Family Film Festival on Saturday afternoons.
Hatten discussing "The Long, Long Trailer," #LucilleBall & #DesiArnaz: youtu.be/3aUaUCJJaHQ?... #FilmSky
"The sun is out and it’s a gorgeous day here in New York City, a city that knows more about peaceable assembly than all the Rascal-riding Trump rally-goers that ever rallied." michaelianblack.substack.com/p/no-sleep-til
Los Angeles is a survivor and a leader. Despite his wishes, it will be here, just as vibrant as ever, long after he’s gone.
State Superintendent @tonythurmond.bsky.social Issues Statement in Response to Unnecessary Military Deployment and Mass Immigration Raids in #LosAngeles:
Star Wars Intro Scroll Episode IV It Was All So Stupid Seriously, you would not believe how stupid it was. Every day, unrelentingly, just the dumbest stuff by the absolute worst people. And what made it worse was knowing that we’d brought this on ourselves.
In case you want some sweet news today.
I’m volunteering at the book fair at my kid’s school, and discovered Dav Pilkey paid for the whole thing.
For the entire school.
Every kid pre-k through fifth grade (the whole school) goes home with two free books.
Our Social Security and schools are in good hands!
“I don’t know how to explain to you why the least among us is more important than the greatest. I don’t know how to explain that We, the People is more important than I, the Person.” michaelianblack.substack.com/p/we-will-be...
The Brooklyn Public Library has announced that any teenager in America is now eligible for a Brooklyn Public Library card.
Teens can sign out ebooks + audiobooks
The move is designed to combat censorship, with some titles listed as "always available."
www.bklynlibrary.org/media/press/...
Just can’t quite put my finger on what prompted me to rewatch Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator tonight. 🤔
He had some powerful things to say for his first film with dialogue. The final speech is regrettably relevant today.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=J7GY...
If a plea for kindness and empathy makes you furious, you might be a sociopath.
taking this great advice to get me thru the next 4 years and thought, fuck it, why not make it permanent.
I recommend you do the same.
Today - new jacket
As educators, we are united in supporting every student—no matter the language they speak or their place of birth—and ensuring they have access to safe, welcoming public schools.
Here is guidance from NEA's Office of General Counsel that may be helpful.
A David Lynch favorite.
