Rick Schindler
@rickschindler.bsky.social
Award-winning headline writer, obscure novelist.
In certain ways, PLURIBUS is reminiscent of Patrick McGoohan's 1967-68 spy-fi series THE PRISONER. Each is about an individual holding out hopelessly against overwhelming pressure to conform. Having survived 16 years of Roman Catholic education, I relate.
December 13, 2025 at 4:04 AM
In certain ways, PLURIBUS is reminiscent of Patrick McGoohan's 1967-68 spy-fi series THE PRISONER. Each is about an individual holding out hopelessly against overwhelming pressure to conform. Having survived 16 years of Roman Catholic education, I relate.
A fine episode of PLURIBUS dropped on Apple TV today. The show takes a bonkers idea -- basically, what if the Body Snatchers' invasion was a success -- and pursues it to extremes with absolute conviction. It dares to be batshit crazy.
December 13, 2025 at 3:55 AM
A fine episode of PLURIBUS dropped on Apple TV today. The show takes a bonkers idea -- basically, what if the Body Snatchers' invasion was a success -- and pursues it to extremes with absolute conviction. It dares to be batshit crazy.
One of these (at least) has come to pass in reality:
December 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
One of these (at least) has come to pass in reality:
Firestone Presents Your Favorite Christmas Carols Volume 2 was sold through Firestone Tire & Rubber Company stores in 1963. It featured Risë Stevens, Brian Sullivan, and the Columbus Boychoir.
December 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Firestone Presents Your Favorite Christmas Carols Volume 2 was sold through Firestone Tire & Rubber Company stores in 1963. It featured Risë Stevens, Brian Sullivan, and the Columbus Boychoir.
Happy Saint Nicholas Day to those who celebrate.
December 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Happy Saint Nicholas Day to those who celebrate.
The Orb and his gang step out in style.
December 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Orb and his gang step out in style.
Aluminum Christmas tree with color wheel illumination.
December 5, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Aluminum Christmas tree with color wheel illumination.
I can do it faster.
Thesis: Izzie on "Grey's Anatomy," star of romcoms like "Knocked Up."
Antithesis: Labeled as "difficult" for strong opinions.
Synthesis: Reunites with "Grey's Anatomy" costars at 2024 Emmys.
Thesis: Izzie on "Grey's Anatomy," star of romcoms like "Knocked Up."
Antithesis: Labeled as "difficult" for strong opinions.
Synthesis: Reunites with "Grey's Anatomy" costars at 2024 Emmys.
December 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I can do it faster.
Thesis: Izzie on "Grey's Anatomy," star of romcoms like "Knocked Up."
Antithesis: Labeled as "difficult" for strong opinions.
Synthesis: Reunites with "Grey's Anatomy" costars at 2024 Emmys.
Thesis: Izzie on "Grey's Anatomy," star of romcoms like "Knocked Up."
Antithesis: Labeled as "difficult" for strong opinions.
Synthesis: Reunites with "Grey's Anatomy" costars at 2024 Emmys.
In DC Comics Presents 67 (March 84 issue), Superman teamed up with Santa.
December 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In DC Comics Presents 67 (March 84 issue), Superman teamed up with Santa.
The crew of the atomic submarine Seaview shares a toast in a Christmas episode of "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea."
December 3, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The crew of the atomic submarine Seaview shares a toast in a Christmas episode of "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea."
The second illustration, with the aquatic dinosaurs, reminds me (a lot) of this Classics Illustrated comic book cover:
December 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The second illustration, with the aquatic dinosaurs, reminds me (a lot) of this Classics Illustrated comic book cover:
Davis was a delight.
December 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Davis was a delight.
"Christmas in Duckburg," painting by Carl Barks.
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
"Christmas in Duckburg," painting by Carl Barks.
The Ghost of Christmas Past visits Scrooge in a 1950s View-Master image.
December 2, 2025 at 3:54 AM
The Ghost of Christmas Past visits Scrooge in a 1950s View-Master image.
In full gatefold glory:
November 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
In full gatefold glory:
Flaubert: "J'approuve"
November 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Flaubert: "J'approuve"