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(Source: Alex Sawyer on Unsplash) When I graduated from high school, an older and wiser woman in my life gave me a copy of the children’s book The Big Orange Splot. The plot is pretty straightforward: the central character, Mr Plumbean, lives on a “neat street” where all the houses are the same. One day, a seagull drops a bucket of paint on his roof, making a big orange splot. …

When I read that the second supermoon of 2023 would be on display on August 1st, I decided to stay up later than usual to try and catch a few glimpses of the lady. It was a little cloudy but worth it! And I have photos to show you. Before moving on, though, let me answer the following question: What is a supermoon? The supermoon owes its name to astrologer …

Ani King’s flash “Mother-Mother, Wasp-Mother” buzzes with longing, stings with nemory, and sighs with all a missing person leaves behind. Here they share just one thing about the piece:“This is one of the three stories I've ever written or published that still don't have a Spotify playlist to accompany them. Music really tends to drive and anchor me especially when it comes to stepping back into the mood, cadence, setting …

The Desperate Journalist frontwoman's new solo EP is out today via tQ and The state51 Conspiracy

The latest adventure in Zak's Cube World series is simple and elegant like a snake. It's about snake people. No stepping on the snake, please, thank you. It has cool monsters; interesting treasure that's both valuable and useful; secrets and traps and puzzles; a map that has all the information you need right on it; an explanation of how all the snakes are books and what kind of books and …

Sofia Coppola's Priscilla (2023) will stream exclusively on MUBI starting March 1 in the UK, Germany, Turkey, India, and Latin America.There’s maybe no working filmmaker more associated with film fashion than Sofia Coppola. But in this brief history of her super stylish body of work, we figure out the thematic stitching inside those perfect fits.Host Rico Gagliano talks with Coppola, her brother (and collaborator) Roman, and her award-winning costume designers …

Republic of Letters, Mineral Point, WI(Like The Indie Bob Spot on Facebook and follow The Indie Bob Spot on X)Over the years I've been to Mineral Point many times and its one of those towns that I could never understand why they didn't have an independent bookstore. Historic downtown district with beautiful stone buildings, many independent businesses, and a renowned and legendary artist's colony dating back over a century. Thankfully, …

Ramadan is a worldwide month of of fasting, prayer, reflection and community involvement by the Muslim community, immediately followed by Eid Al Fitr, the 'Holiday of Breaking the Fast'. In 2024, Ramadan is expected to fall on Monday 11 March, ending with Eid Al Fitr on 9 April. Here's our roundup of the big Ramadan and Eid events taking place in London. Ramadan lights, West End We're hopeful London's Ramadan …

With the announcement of this year’s International Booker Prize longlist just around the corner, my mind is turning towards books that might make the cut, and today’s choice is one I think has a pretty good chance. French writer Marie NDiaye has been longlisted for the IBP before (with Ladivine), and her latest book to make it into English is another excellent novel that is sure to catch the judges’ …

In “Continents Collide in Color,” Duncan Rawlinson presents a series of bouquets that quietly defy the ordinary. By blending photography with artificial intelligence, he brings together flowers from opposite ends of the world into a single, serene image. These bouquets, composed of flora that would never meet outside of this digital greenhouse, are simple yet profound celebrations of nature’s diversity. Rawlinson’s work delicately suggests that the improbable can be made …

The hyacinths : check. The crispness : check. The citric green : check. But then not really the honeysuckle, nor the chypric tones, nor the mystery. Just a bit of duty free iris and a lot of white musk. NOPE. The current edt : much more Cristalle like. I love the beginning. But then this also wimps out and goes standardized blanderina. No : even on this miserably cold, blustery …

Trump's Short List for Veep Is Full of People He Would Never Pick Donald Trump loves to keep people guessing. It keeps him in the news. By not revealing his choice for running mate, he generates hundreds of news stories about something other than the civil lawsuits he has lost and his pending criminal cases. Now he is at it again. On Tuesday on Fox News, Laura Ingraham named six …

You may have already seen my post about the latest Nieri release “Spoiler Alert“. But let me tell you, this track is truly unforgettable. Actually, it’s a perfect combination of space disco synths and charismatic vocals that will get you dancing in no time. The electrifying vibe it creates is simply mesmerizing, and it’s no wonder that it’s primed ready for the dancefloor. Trust me, you won’t regret giving this …

Which twin, me or Sis, is standing on the bench (wearing an adorable bonnet) with our Mom in this Bronx playground? Who knows?! In the photo below, we're lounging in our double baby buggy, waiting to be wheeled through the park and into the playground. Celebrating another trip around the sun with my Sis.