snoopy encourages you to buy a new book!

Ocean Vuong, from “Someday I’ll Love Ocean Vuong”, Night Sky with Exit Wounds

recollections

Illustration from a 1941 advertisement

The Grotto of the Nymphs, from Pierre Louÿs’ The Songs of Bilitis by Willy Pogany (1926).

I saw myself in the mirror

Kate Tova - "My art explores the interconnections between people, nature, and ancestral roots. I’m constantly experimenting and adapting my materials to the subjects I paint - from applying oil and soil to linen, to working with discarded clothing. My compositions often feature vibrant colors and lush plants and flowers, as being surrounded by them empowers and comforts me. I draw strength and inspiration from my Ukrainian roots, culture, and its reverence for the natural world. With my work, I hope to inspire environmental protection, strengthen connections to our ancestors, and nurture a sense of peace and healing."

Nataliya Bagatskaya, The Return of the Prodigal Son

and you are the reason that it breaks

H.R. of Bad Brains does a backflip onstage at CBGB in Manhattan, ca. 1982.

if i could take the fire out from the wire i'd share a life and you'd share a life if i could take the fire out from the wire i'd share a life and you'd share a life if i could take the fire out from the wire i'd take you where nobody knows you, and nobody gives a damn