Devil or angel? Nick Cave back in his indecisive days with The Birthday Party in the early-’80s:  

“Hell” photo by Wayne O'Farrell during their New Year’s Eve gig at St Kilda Seaview Ballroom in Melbourne, Australia, on Dec. 31, 1980.

“Heaven” photo by Alison Lea during a series of gigs at Tivoli Hotel in Adelaide on 25th January 1981.

Between Friday September 18th at sundown and Sunday September 20th at sundown in observance of Rosh Hashanah.

Between Sunday September 27th at sundown to Monday September 28th at sundown. in observance of Yom Kippur.

Between Friday, October 2nd at sundown and Sunday, October 4th at Sundown in honor of the first days of the Festival of Sukkot.

Between Friday, October 9th at sundown and October 11th at sundown in observance of the end of Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah.

Curious how to greet your Jewish loved ones throughout these holidays and festival?  (This is ESPECIALLY important this year because so many of us feel alone– wish your friends a happy holiday!)  Hebrew and English variations are all appropriate.

“Shana Tova!” (”Happy New Year!”) – especially appropriate on Rosh Hashanah, but appropriate throughout the High Holy Day season.

“l’Shana Tova u’metuka!” (”Have a sweet and happy new year!”)  Similar to the above, especially appropriate on Rosh Hashanah, but appropriate throughout the High Holy Day season.

“Chag Sameach” (“Happy Holiday”) – appropriate on Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah

“Have a Meaningful Day”  – appropriate for Yom Kippur

His name is Jacob Blake. He was unarmed, trying to break up a fight. He was tasered and shot 7 times while trying to get into a car. His kids were watching.

How to Demand Justice For Jacob Blake

1. Call local officials to demand police accountability (I tried to look for emails, but I don’t know how effective they are as of yet. Their websites are so slow, probably from others doing the same.)

Kenosha City Attorney: 262-653-4170

Kenosha Mayor and City Administration: 262-653-4000; [email protected]

Wisconsin Department of Justice: (608) 266-1221

Kenosha Police Non Emergency Line: 262-656-1234

2. Donate to help bail out protesters

Milwaukee Freedom Fund / Directory of Community Bail Funds if you need a list of bail funds across US

3. Take to the streets yourself

In the article, there are tips and info you must read (like advice from Milwaukee Freedom Fund, general resources, requesting bail help from Milwaukee Freedom Fund, if you recieve a curfew ticket reach out to ACLU—[email protected]).

4. Support BLM

In this section, the author reccommends community organizations. Check them out.

5. Don’t share disturbing footage

Share resources. The author writes, “While footage of Blake being shot by a police officer may prove valuable for prosecuting the officer involved, it is far more useful at this stage to share resources than traumatic video of the incident.”

Someone asked about stompy boots and it made me realize I don't really post outfits like I once did. Here's what I'm often encountered wearing in the wild along with explanation for why I almost never wear my biggest boots unless I need the protection. It makes some doorways a hassle in older buildings.