Matt Keeley
@matt-keeley.bsky.social
Frequent reader and occasional reviewer
TBH, my dog has a large space in my hopes for romance.
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 AM
TBH, my dog has a large space in my hopes for romance.
Love that the second volume is labeled "Columbo: The Return."
Makes me imagine a Columbo reboot in the style of Twin Peaks: The Return.
Makes me imagine a Columbo reboot in the style of Twin Peaks: The Return.
November 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Love that the second volume is labeled "Columbo: The Return."
Makes me imagine a Columbo reboot in the style of Twin Peaks: The Return.
Makes me imagine a Columbo reboot in the style of Twin Peaks: The Return.
Tonight's movie: The Strawberry Blonde, directed by Raoul Walsh. Starring James Cagney, Olivia de Haviland, and Rita Hayworth.
The singing, brawling, and nostalgia call to mind John Ford. Hayworth's arch mannerisms are a bit irritating; why oh why was she directed like that?
The singing, brawling, and nostalgia call to mind John Ford. Hayworth's arch mannerisms are a bit irritating; why oh why was she directed like that?
November 9, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Tonight's movie: The Strawberry Blonde, directed by Raoul Walsh. Starring James Cagney, Olivia de Haviland, and Rita Hayworth.
The singing, brawling, and nostalgia call to mind John Ford. Hayworth's arch mannerisms are a bit irritating; why oh why was she directed like that?
The singing, brawling, and nostalgia call to mind John Ford. Hayworth's arch mannerisms are a bit irritating; why oh why was she directed like that?
![On June 30, 1981, he appeared in a local bar, the D&G Tavern, armed with an M1 Garand rifle and bayonet, and later threatened to kill Bowenkamp.[3][6] The next week, McElroy was shot and killed in broad daylight as he sat with his wife Trena in his pickup truck on Skidmore's main street.[4] He was struck by bullets from at least two different firearms, in front of a crowd of people estimated as numbering between 30 and 46.[3] Despite the many witnesses, nobody came forward to say who shot him. As of 2025, no one has been charged in connection with McElroy's death.[3]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:auuxdgtw5arwiwvyrge6a6x6/bafkreib7pykoagcj4opt5zuocpj2g7kuytihgcypmsdxehcnicwkekam6m@jpeg)
October 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
How did this not make it into the song? From the Wikipedia for the Wreck of the Old 97
October 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM
How did this not make it into the song? From the Wikipedia for the Wreck of the Old 97
Remember that if you find Satantango too intimidating to read, you can watch the movie instead!
It is seven hours long and has about 150 shots in the whole movie.
It is seven hours long and has about 150 shots in the whole movie.
October 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Remember that if you find Satantango too intimidating to read, you can watch the movie instead!
It is seven hours long and has about 150 shots in the whole movie.
It is seven hours long and has about 150 shots in the whole movie.
One more: Paul Kingsnorth's first novel, initially published by now-defunct crowdfunder Unbound in a spineless format. The book had two hard covers and would lay flat.
The "spine" was just the signatures held together by glue and string.
The "spine" was just the signatures held together by glue and string.
October 4, 2025 at 1:18 AM
One more: Paul Kingsnorth's first novel, initially published by now-defunct crowdfunder Unbound in a spineless format. The book had two hard covers and would lay flat.
The "spine" was just the signatures held together by glue and string.
The "spine" was just the signatures held together by glue and string.
In terms of book objects that are avant garde and beautiful, I continue to kick myself for not buying Bottom's Dream, not that I would ever have read it. Now seems to go for almost $1K, retailed for... $70.
Like a foot high and weighs about fifteen pounds?
Like a foot high and weighs about fifteen pounds?
October 4, 2025 at 1:13 AM
In terms of book objects that are avant garde and beautiful, I continue to kick myself for not buying Bottom's Dream, not that I would ever have read it. Now seems to go for almost $1K, retailed for... $70.
Like a foot high and weighs about fifteen pounds?
Like a foot high and weighs about fifteen pounds?
Oh no, if I click this button, AI Writing Tools prompts will no longer clutter up my Messages.
October 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Oh no, if I click this button, AI Writing Tools prompts will no longer clutter up my Messages.
September 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
My Benny does much the same!
September 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
My Benny does much the same!
E. Honda in Isle of Dogs?
September 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
E. Honda in Isle of Dogs?
Walking my dog today, was approached by this guy, sans collar or leash. He followed me, some concerned neighbors near the park provided a leash, but we haven't reunited him with his owner yet. Hope that happens soon.
August 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Walking my dog today, was approached by this guy, sans collar or leash. He followed me, some concerned neighbors near the park provided a leash, but we haven't reunited him with his owner yet. Hope that happens soon.
Anyway, if you're wondering: I really liked the film: Lots of heart, a good dog, funny jokes, and, yes, some implicit political relevance.
July 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Anyway, if you're wondering: I really liked the film: Lots of heart, a good dog, funny jokes, and, yes, some implicit political relevance.
Here’s a pet, just groomed today.
June 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Here’s a pet, just groomed today.
But the median NYT columnist hears "Stardust Memory" and thinks you've misremembered the title of a Woody Allen film?
June 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
But the median NYT columnist hears "Stardust Memory" and thinks you've misremembered the title of a Woody Allen film?
Trump stands for the same thing as the 'O' in "R.O.T."
May 29, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Trump stands for the same thing as the 'O' in "R.O.T."
In light of "is it 2025" Google AI fail, Googled "who is pope."
Apparently Francis is pope "for now" but Leo is his successor? Also I might want more results about Pope Francis, according to the AI results up top. Even though Pope Leo is shown on right side of screen?
Apparently Francis is pope "for now" but Leo is his successor? Also I might want more results about Pope Francis, according to the AI results up top. Even though Pope Leo is shown on right side of screen?
May 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
In light of "is it 2025" Google AI fail, Googled "who is pope."
Apparently Francis is pope "for now" but Leo is his successor? Also I might want more results about Pope Francis, according to the AI results up top. Even though Pope Leo is shown on right side of screen?
Apparently Francis is pope "for now" but Leo is his successor? Also I might want more results about Pope Francis, according to the AI results up top. Even though Pope Leo is shown on right side of screen?
The Music Box reminds My Darling Clementine viewers *not* to kick their legs up over the seat in front of them.
May 28, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The Music Box reminds My Darling Clementine viewers *not* to kick their legs up over the seat in front of them.
I wish Twitter were still a place so I could link the original post of this... but this meme relates
May 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I wish Twitter were still a place so I could link the original post of this... but this meme relates
Of all the authors you wouldn't associated with your brand to begin with...
Though I will never get over coming across this auto-body shop in Vermont. Had to pull over and take a picture.
Though I will never get over coming across this auto-body shop in Vermont. Had to pull over and take a picture.
May 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Of all the authors you wouldn't associated with your brand to begin with...
Though I will never get over coming across this auto-body shop in Vermont. Had to pull over and take a picture.
Though I will never get over coming across this auto-body shop in Vermont. Had to pull over and take a picture.
His food is out all day, but he only deigns to eat it right before I go to bed.
May 16, 2025 at 2:27 AM
His food is out all day, but he only deigns to eat it right before I go to bed.
Today in "oh, come on" book deals.
This is the guy whose multi-thousand-page "rationalist" Harry Potter fanfic partially inspired a vegan murder cult.
This is the guy whose multi-thousand-page "rationalist" Harry Potter fanfic partially inspired a vegan murder cult.
May 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Today in "oh, come on" book deals.
This is the guy whose multi-thousand-page "rationalist" Harry Potter fanfic partially inspired a vegan murder cult.
This is the guy whose multi-thousand-page "rationalist" Harry Potter fanfic partially inspired a vegan murder cult.
Oblivious bordering on horrifying. Here's one that made me click "no" soooo fast.
April 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Oblivious bordering on horrifying. Here's one that made me click "no" soooo fast.
A space alien, you say? I have a book for you.
April 17, 2025 at 11:11 PM
A space alien, you say? I have a book for you.