inessentials
@inessentials.bsky.social
philosophy. film. football. the other football.
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Jesse Jackson and Marvin Gaye playing 21, 1976
February 17, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Jesse Jackson and Marvin Gaye playing 21, 1976
Every day brings further proof that the long twentieth century is over.
Jesse Jackson, Charismatic Champion of Civil Rights, Dies at 84
www.nytimes.com
February 17, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Every day brings further proof that the long twentieth century is over.
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This is how you live a life
February 17, 2026 at 2:32 AM
This is how you live a life
I was lucky to hear him do a Q&A for JUVENILE COURT.
Someone asked who his greatest cinematic inspiration was.
He replied, “the Marx Brothers.”
Someone asked who his greatest cinematic inspiration was.
He replied, “the Marx Brothers.”
Frederick Wiseman.
This hurts so much.
I guess I need to find a new answer to “who’s the greatest living filmmaker?”
This hurts so much.
I guess I need to find a new answer to “who’s the greatest living filmmaker?”
February 17, 2026 at 2:33 AM
I was lucky to hear him do a Q&A for JUVENILE COURT.
Someone asked who his greatest cinematic inspiration was.
He replied, “the Marx Brothers.”
Someone asked who his greatest cinematic inspiration was.
He replied, “the Marx Brothers.”
Frederick Wiseman.
This hurts so much.
I guess I need to find a new answer to “who’s the greatest living filmmaker?”
This hurts so much.
I guess I need to find a new answer to “who’s the greatest living filmmaker?”
February 17, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Frederick Wiseman.
This hurts so much.
I guess I need to find a new answer to “who’s the greatest living filmmaker?”
This hurts so much.
I guess I need to find a new answer to “who’s the greatest living filmmaker?”
If I were to Chotinerview George Clooney we would eventually get to the facts that he is the second most important person in his marriage and the second most talented artist in his (extended) family.
February 16, 2026 at 7:55 PM
If I were to Chotinerview George Clooney we would eventually get to the facts that he is the second most important person in his marriage and the second most talented artist in his (extended) family.
If your net worth is $1000, and you were as generous as Elon Musk, then in your entire lifetime would have given away 64 cents.
February 16, 2026 at 7:47 PM
If your net worth is $1000, and you were as generous as Elon Musk, then in your entire lifetime would have given away 64 cents.
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“This is the good stuff!” — @bcdreyer.social (America’s Copy Editor)
“Not many people could write about grammar and make it so entertaining!” — Marsanne Reid (My Mom)
“Not many people could write about grammar and make it so entertaining!” — Marsanne Reid (My Mom)
The passive voice is widely misunderstood, even by professional writers and editors. A deep dive—with zombies and weasels?!—into the mysteries of active and passive voices.
Zombies and weasels: Why the passive voice is so confusing
[Mistakes have been made, even by experts!]
greydanus.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:44 PM
“This is the good stuff!” — @bcdreyer.social (America’s Copy Editor)
“Not many people could write about grammar and make it so entertaining!” — Marsanne Reid (My Mom)
“Not many people could write about grammar and make it so entertaining!” — Marsanne Reid (My Mom)
If only the KC Current had a Sporting Director who was "responsible for the long-term vision for the club’s technical and athletic success, as well as be responsible for player recruitment, roster strategy and scouting."
Gotham has too many 10s, but they lifted the trophy because they got Howell (on the cheap!) to shut things down as a 6.
KC just traded away the best young 6 in the league and added another 10.
Make it make sense.
KC just traded away the best young 6 in the league and added another 10.
Make it make sense.
February 11, 2026 at 10:05 PM
If only the KC Current had a Sporting Director who was "responsible for the long-term vision for the club’s technical and athletic success, as well as be responsible for player recruitment, roster strategy and scouting."
Gotham has too many 10s, but they lifted the trophy because they got Howell (on the cheap!) to shut things down as a 6.
KC just traded away the best young 6 in the league and added another 10.
Make it make sense.
KC just traded away the best young 6 in the league and added another 10.
Make it make sense.
February 11, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Gotham has too many 10s, but they lifted the trophy because they got Howell (on the cheap!) to shut things down as a 6.
KC just traded away the best young 6 in the league and added another 10.
Make it make sense.
KC just traded away the best young 6 in the league and added another 10.
Make it make sense.
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Me, a Chicago fan:
a group of people are standing in a room with a sign that says this good to .
ALT: a group of people are standing in a room with a sign that says this good to .
media.tenor.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Me, a Chicago fan:
I literally became a Washington Spirit fan *because of Bethune*. This is ... I don't even know.
February 11, 2026 at 9:23 PM
I literally became a Washington Spirit fan *because of Bethune*. This is ... I don't even know.
When someone with options chooses Bay FC. www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
February 11, 2026 at 9:21 PM
When someone with options chooses Bay FC. www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
I am not okay with this. No. No. No.
(But if it's true, I hope she puts Croix on the kit below the LaCroix sponsor tag.)
(But if it's true, I hope she puts Croix on the kit below the LaCroix sponsor tag.)
Croix Bethune is on the move!! Sources tell @cbssports.bsky.social that she'll join Kansas City Current. #NWSL
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/...
Kansas City Current acquire USWNT's Croix Bethune from Washington Spirit in blockbuster NWSL deal
Croix Bethune set to join the 2025 NWSL Shield winners ahead of the 2026 season
www.cbssports.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:11 PM
I am not okay with this. No. No. No.
(But if it's true, I hope she puts Croix on the kit below the LaCroix sponsor tag.)
(But if it's true, I hope she puts Croix on the kit below the LaCroix sponsor tag.)
Did you know that with a couple bucks and access to Al Gore's internet, you can watch Linda Caicedo play the greatest sport in the world?
February 11, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Did you know that with a couple bucks and access to Al Gore's internet, you can watch Linda Caicedo play the greatest sport in the world?
State Farm reuniting PITCH PERFECT 2 co-stars Hailee Steinfeld and Keegan Michael-Key.
February 8, 2026 at 11:48 PM
State Farm reuniting PITCH PERFECT 2 co-stars Hailee Steinfeld and Keegan Michael-Key.
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Felt sad, baked cake. Am now sad, but with cake.
February 7, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Felt sad, baked cake. Am now sad, but with cake.
Okay, which of my nearby folks is going to come visit for Double Decker, with the free Wilco and Margo Price shows? cc: @noelmu.bsky.social @donnadb.bsky.social @alyxvesey.bsky.social @p00rrichard.bsky.social
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visitoxfordms.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Okay, which of my nearby folks is going to come visit for Double Decker, with the free Wilco and Margo Price shows? cc: @noelmu.bsky.social @donnadb.bsky.social @alyxvesey.bsky.social @p00rrichard.bsky.social
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One thing I deeply appreciate about AMADEUS is it's one of the few films that accurately depicts the creative process (being clammy, pale, and sitting in your bed).
February 6, 2026 at 3:59 AM
One thing I deeply appreciate about AMADEUS is it's one of the few films that accurately depicts the creative process (being clammy, pale, and sitting in your bed).
People are famously very chill about their coffee orders being wrong.
“The company is trialling an AI-powered chatbot, which can help match drinks with customer moods, and is introducing the ability to schedule orders in a bid to reduce customer waits.”
Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround and win customers
Chief executive Brian Niccol explains why he thinks AI will help the coffee giant regain its buzz.
www.bbc.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
People are famously very chill about their coffee orders being wrong.
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I can't say the slow leak of the Epstein Files has taught me anything, but it's perhaps reinforced for me that it's not enough to avoid becoming filthy rich, one should also avoid associating with the filthy rich--you get very little from the riches and a lot from the filth.
January 31, 2026 at 7:02 PM
I can't say the slow leak of the Epstein Files has taught me anything, but it's perhaps reinforced for me that it's not enough to avoid becoming filthy rich, one should also avoid associating with the filthy rich--you get very little from the riches and a lot from the filth.
To all the line workers, tree removers, trash collectors, street cleaners, and thousands of volunteers slowly making my small town livable again… Thank you.
Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman (Live Goodtime Hour)
YouTube video by Glen Campbell
www.youtube.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:50 PM
To all the line workers, tree removers, trash collectors, street cleaners, and thousands of volunteers slowly making my small town livable again… Thank you.
I can't say the slow leak of the Epstein Files has taught me anything, but it's perhaps reinforced for me that it's not enough to avoid becoming filthy rich, one should also avoid associating with the filthy rich--you get very little from the riches and a lot from the filth.
January 31, 2026 at 7:02 PM
I can't say the slow leak of the Epstein Files has taught me anything, but it's perhaps reinforced for me that it's not enough to avoid becoming filthy rich, one should also avoid associating with the filthy rich--you get very little from the riches and a lot from the filth.
Independent of team, there are few players in the NWSL whom I root for as much as Bella Bixby. This sucks.
January 31, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Independent of team, there are few players in the NWSL whom I root for as much as Bella Bixby. This sucks.