Mamdani hasn't had time to really think about all that space he now has, because he spends most of his time at City Hall and around New York City. He tries to keep a semblance of his old life by getting around the city on foot, by bike or train. "If you spend every single day driving around in a tinted window security detail, you will have a very specific view of the city," he said. "You actually meet other New Yorkers and you break out of the bubble that so many have come to expect of politics, where politicians only seem to be spending time with other politicians or the people who donated to make them politicians."

I'd say that this applies to anyone traveling in a car in any city. Being in a car versus walking, riding, or taking transit fundamentally changes how you view a place and your relationship to it. I wish more leaders set this kind of example.

www.npr.org/2026/04/16/n...

Everybody thinks 'https:// stands for 'hypertext transfer protocol secure' but it actually stands for 'head to this place, sucka' followed by a colon and two laser sounds

Close-up painting of tree trunks and grassy expanse nearby

To mark the birthday of Vincent van Gogh—iconic modern artist born today in 1853—a thread of some of my favorite, relatively lesser known works by him. First up, the stunning multi-colored variegation of his Tree Trunks in the Grass, made in last months of his life krollermuller.nl/en/vincent-v...

Moths galore! Not new but I was just messing around with photos which made me go, oh, could post these, in case someone else likes moths!

Mothies: pocomoto.co.nz/product/moth...

oh woww. hadn't heard of Dutch crunch bread until now, but I'm seeking it out asap

There's a Canadian Asian supermarket chain that has an affordable dim sum counter where you can get six shrimp dumplings for like $7. I have been there twice in my life. I crave it every time I leave.

This Get Squid Facts sticker has a lot of people asking questions that are answered by the Get Squid Facts sticker.

...but did I miss the Annie Shapiro and Marissa from the DOE and Dr. Lokken? yeah for sure.

Project Hail Mary landed the plane, as an adaptation that remembers its source and embraces its medium

Big iced tea matchup on Friday

www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/... they extended this a couple days so you can still watch it

Excelling in a male dominated field (Project Hail Mary early screening)

Cozy o'clock with Rosianna ☕🐰

Fitting for any #P4A timezone you're in!

youtube comment from @mintakamoth "I feel like I am missing something with regards to fish in 2027"

#p4a2026

The balloons have incredible comedic timing this year #p4a2026 @projectforawesome.com

Here's a closer look at one of the valentines 🥰

SquidFacts.net

pinning Austin's feed to the top of 🍕 bsky.app/profile/did:... because his is considerably more active/thorough!
very merry p4a to all 🥂

The Base, The Zhuzh, and The Sauce—Banana Loca unholy trinity #p4a2026

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There's a Wikipedia category page called "Individual Rocks"

Unfortunately it doesn't list every rock that exists

But it's still surprisingly interesting to skim through

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...

One of my favorite P4A memories ever was last year when a mysterious viewer who went by the name yologurt made a generous donation during Saturday’s livestream. Later, I left for a friend’s birthday party. At the party I mentioned the P4A, and then this guy told me he was yologurt. I screamed.

Project for Awesome Lore Guide - 2022 “We aren’t heading toward a perfect world, we’re heading toward a better one.” -Hank Green, P4A 2022 “I’ve got purple hair, a pink mustache, and a serious message to deliver.” -John Green, P4A 2022

Thrilling to think someone someday may meet The Ian from who gave us a delightful unit of measurement, and it would be updated in the P4A Lore sites.google.com/view/p4alore...

Pride in STEM are still looking for nominations for this award - you have until the 1st March!

If you would like to consider me - over the last 5 years I have done asexual in STEM advocacy, engaged LGBTQ+ folks with science and helped raise the visibility of LGBTQ+ scientists in education.

a black t shirt that says Biology is Bigger Than Binaries, with a bee, lily, and clownfish in a white and pink design

Sarah's wearing a black t-shirt that says "Plant Native Plants" with a lady surrounded by flowers in a stained glass window

There's a market tomorrow, so it's time for my pre-market ritual...

My plea for you to buy a t-shirt right here & now so my box of t-shirts isn't as heavy tomorrow!

THAT'S right! I want this box to be a manageable weight!

Get 'em at SquidFacts.net!

Currently trying to fund a biodiversity mural 😘

Skyline Bundle Skyline Gift Pack (2) Limited Edition! Skyline Spice, (1) Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip, (1) Madagascar Vanilla Bean, (1) Midnight Snack, (1) Cookie Dough Chocolate Chip

Graeter's IS the best ice cream though
www.graeters.com/products/sky...

keep having to like do adult things like answer emails and work??? but have you considered: going to a coffee shop, getting the biggest possible coffee and writing in notebooks???

it happened, and it was stunning

The Making of "The Fellowship of the Ring" | Lord of the Rings Behind the Scenes YouTube video by Pajasek99

with captions. with! captions!

youtu.be/-OGRHMi2RiE?...

Reminder to myself that I can watch LOTR: The Appendices behind the scenes as soon and as often as I want. There’s good in this internet, Frodo

honestly it's kind of cool to get sworn in as mayor in the subway station that was in ghostbusters 2