Subterranean Homesick Blues

Curiosities of a reader, feminist, lady of publishing, coverspy agent, and lover of the Midwest.

[sahoward]

So uh, is this what we're all gonna do now?

Hi, pals.

[sahoward]

It is easy to forget, but stories need not always have a purpose. We are quick to say that folktales have a moral or a lesson or a creed. But most of the stories that have survived the ages are told for one purpose only, and that purpose is to say this: 'Being human is difficult. Here is some evidence.'

Lindsey Drager, The Archive of Alternate Endings

[sahoward]

Song of the day.

[sahoward]

People sick for power have no song.

Louise Erdrich, Future Home of the Living God

[sahoward]

I am curious with desire. I want to see past my lifetime, past yours, into exactly what the paleontologist says will not exist: the narrative. I want to see the story. More than anything, I am frustrated by the fact that I'll never know how things turn out.

Louise Erdrich, Future Home of the Living God

[sdzoo]

Tank puppies are so charismatic. ❤️

Photos by Keeper Matt

[sahoward]

[sahoward]

Me: I love you so much!

Andrew: That's so cool. I love you so much! More than a lamp and a tree.

[sdzoo]

Giant anteaters are good swimmers and are able to use their long snout as a snorkel. Watch the full video on YouTube.

[sahoward]

I think I've been sleeping on how cute anteaters are, guys.

[flyartproductions]

CHRIST IS BUBBLIN’

Bubblin’, Anderson .Paak // The Resurrection of Christ, Nicolas Bertin (1736)

[flyartproductions]

CHRIST IS BUBBLIN’

Bubblin’, Anderson .Paak // The Resurrection of Christ, Nicolas Bertin (1736)

[sdzoo]

Our little #pachydermpair enjoyed some post-rain slip-n-slide fun today. 

[flyartproductions]

LA VÉRITÉ BEEN IT

Truth Hurts, LIZZO // La Vérité, Jules Joseph Lefebvre (1870)

[newyorker]

An early look at next week’s cover, “Welcome to Congress,” by Barry Blitt. 

[sdzoo]

Mom, look at me!  7 week-old Zuli is finally getting the hang of that trunk. 

Photo: Liz Sauer

[plannedparenthood]

This is how to respond when someone shares their experience of sexual assault:

[oldnewyorklandia]

Garry Winogrand.  New York, ca.1963.