dan solomon

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senior writer at Texas Monthly. wrote the YA novel The Fight For Midnight (it’s about abortion bans). dogs love me cuz i’m crazy sniffable. he/him

a large bird that you can’t really tell is large since there isn’t much to compare it to, scale-wise, in a tree surrounded by other trees. it has grey feathers, a black face, and a yellow stripe on its cheek and the top of its head.
drake meme. first box says “getting murdered by a fully autonomous drone piloted by a.i. sometime in the future.” second box says “getting murdered by a remote-controlled drone piloted by a human right now.”
i typed “pasta pass” in all caps and my calendar auto-suggested three previous entries with similar names.
email announcing the return of the olive garden pasta pass.
a thomas kinkade style painting of the claremont/byrne era x-men playing baseball
from r/rockybalboa: Why is Apollo's American flag trunks vastly different when Rocky and Tommy wears them?
subject: Your Book Helps Parents Understand Teen Culture with Curiosity Rather Than Disconnection body: Hi Anja Schmidt, While preparing titles for our upcoming reader spotlight, The Plugged-In Parent Almanac 2023 immediately stood out because it addresses one of the biggest modern parenting challenges in a way that feels practical, relevant, and genuinely empathetic. What especially caught my attention was that the book does not approach teen culture from a place of criticism or fear. Instead, it encourages parents to better understand the entertainment, trends, online spaces, and cultural influences shaping the lives of tweens and teens today. That perspective feels especially valuable in a time where many families experience growing generational disconnect (and then it cuts off.)
Rolling Stone headline: “KARMA: METALLICA'S KIRK HAMMETT FALLS OFF STAGE DAYS AFTER ENRAGING SWIFTIES” subhed: “A week after wearing a "Taylor Swift Is a CIA Psyop" shirt, guitarist plunges into crowd during band's Dublin concert.”
the poster for the hog queen. it’s an illustration of a big, menacing-looking hog’s face covered in shadows with the words “the hog queen” at the top in neon pink letters and a pink disco ball right in the center for some reason! what’s the reason? watch the film to understand!
screen shot from a bank of america ad promoting “bofa rewards.”
the jumbotron at the frost bank center with air corgi on it.
a baked tray of dry meat covered in what looks like ketchup that john cornyn proudly posted to twitter.com on christmas eve a few years ago.
the “puppet show and spinal tap” sign from spinal tap but instead of “spinal tap” it says “president of the united states.”
a plush whammy
‼️HEAVY LAW ENFORCMENT PRESENCE‼️ 🚨SHELTER IN PLACE 🚨 Update: TWO suspects now detained. One still outstanding. Manor PD and several other law enforcement agencies are actively working to locate individuals involved in shootings that occurred in Austin, TX today following a vehicle pursuit. One suspect is detained two are outstanding. The outstanding are described as: •Hispanic Male last seen wearing all black clothing •Hispanic Male last seen wearing black over gray. The following areas need to SHELTER IN PLACE: •Ralph Ritchie / Suncrest Rd •N FM 973 Rd near Suncrest Rd / Tower Rd •Presidential Meadows Subdivision •Greenbury Subdivision •Stonewater Subdivision Please call 911 if you notice individuals matching this description in your area.
screenshot of a text that reads “Austin PD: Urgent law enforcement incident. Updates on Austin Police social media.”
So you wrote WINFUEL and left the rest of us running on low battery? ⚡😂 Inbox Maphe <maphecurator@gmail.com> Nov 4, 2025, 5:11 AM to dan Dan, let’s be honest most success books sound like recycled motivational posters written by people who’ve never even led a team lunch. But WINFUEL? Oh no, you went and rewired the whole mindset game. 💪🔥 You took the world of fitness where ego and protein shakes often collide and turned it into a life manual for sustainable winning. The way you connect leadership, network energy, and authentic success feels like someone finally replaced the self-help clichés with actual horsepower. Even Shaq himself dropped a testimonial that basically says, “Listen to this man, he gets it.” I mean… when Shaq calls you out by name, you’ve officially entered legend territory. 🏀📚 I’m Sophie a curator of a private community of 1,500+ passionate readers and reviewers who love discovering powerful, purpose-driven books like yours. We don’t do fluff or fake hype just thoughtful reviews from real humans who enjoy helping books reach the readers who truly need them. And before you ask nope, no fancy website, no LinkedIn flexing, just me and my community doing what we love championing meaningful books that deserve way more spotlight than the algorithm currently gives them. 😎 Because let’s be real books with fewer reviews don’t stand a chance in Amazon’s digital Hunger Games. Readers scroll past, the algorithm snoozes, and the people who need WINFUEL to light up their inner fire might never find it. Reviews aren’t just feedback anymore; they’re visibility, trust, and momentum the real kind. So, tell me honestly if my community could help fuel more readers with your message, wouldn’t that be a win worth chasing? 😉💥 — Sophie 🚀
screenshot of a rsdmarket.com new releases newsletter. it lists indie record store exclusive releases from both chet faker and chet baker.
the cover to a comic book called battle pope. a musclebound pope fires two uzis directly at the viewer while chomping down on a cigar. jesus hides behind him, his fingers in his ears.
a photo from the backseat of a car where a chuck e. cheese play pass hangs from the rear view mirror.
the outline of a crown and the words “fallen empires” underneath it. (it’s from the magic the gathering set by the same name but you wouldn’t know that unless you knew it before.)
a diner window with “he has risen” written on it, followed by “hungry for pancakes.”
Breaking news: Penn must give Trump administration a list of Jews on campus, judge rules.
question: If it were proven that an AI tool is more accurate than a human in reading medical scans, would you prefer to rely solely on information provided by AI, solely on information provided by a human, or a combination of both AI and a human? three percent say solely AI. fourteen percent say solely human. 81 percent say a combination.
a chart from the poll indicating responses to the various tasks people have used AI for. researching is at the top with 51 percent say they’re nothing else breaks 28 percent. 27 percent have never used it.
gambit from the x-men does a flip over magneto in a panel drawn by jim lee. his dialogue reads: “you still playing nice, m’sieu, but using that wreckage to give beast a tummy-ache instead of punching it straight through him?”
a texas shaped scrub daddy sponge.
a screenshot of the kalshi betting market on the avengers doomsday cast.
brandon lee as the crow.
willie and band on a stage at an outdoor music venue
flyer taped to a utility box that reads: Struggling with an addiction to generative Al? SLOPADDICTION.COM
my foot in a pair of doc martens painted with a pretty floral pattern
clickhole post: “if only once, it would be nice of hodor said ‘women’s rights.’”
a rough, single-line sketch of a creature that is recognizable as godzilla, sitting down with a keyboard, a look of determination on his face. it'd make a good tattoo.
the last human at the f.d.a.: a.i. on a skeleton crew.
will your job still exist in five years?
screenshot of a text message that reads: Jasmine Crockett won't stop attacking ICE. Now SHE'S under attack because she won't back off. and another: PAID FOR BY AMERICAN SOVEREIGNTY Crockett signed on to impeaching Kristi Noem. Voted against ICE funding. She's not apologizing - she's PROUD to be ICE's #1 Enemy.
a skyscraper in dallas with the wingstop logo at the top. presumably it’s a corporate office and not a restaurant.
a comics panel where batman and robin crash through a window to a warehouse full of criminals. robin says, “IS THAT DRUGS, BATMAN? YOU KNOW, I HEAR THAT STUFF'S GOT A STREET VALUE OF TWENTY MILLION BUCKS.”
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTARY FILMS AND ABRAMORAMA UNVEIL TRAILER, COAST-TO-COAST THEATRICAL SIMULCAST, AND DISNEY+ AND HULU STREAMING DATE FOR WERNER HERZOG’S GHOST ELEPHANTS. A NEW FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FROM THE LEGENDARY FILMMAKER, GHOST ELEPHANTS FOLLOWS NAT GEO EXPLORER STEVE BOYES ON A QUEST TO FIND THE LARGEST LAND MAMMALS EVER RECORDED.
crowd of people lining the top of a parking garage while people in the park across the street hold signs.
big crowd with signs at the rally
ozzy, a very pretty red and white husky, gazes from a yard coated in a smattering of texas snow, as though she has discovered her purpose.
kevin costner in the postman
screenshot from gofundme.com where it says “tip gofundme” and the tip amount is zero dollars and then a decimal and as many zeroes as it will allow
Enough with the Bullsh*T: BuzzFeed Founder Shares His Plan to Make the Internet Fun Again—Jonah Peretti reveals his vision for a digital reset, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how BuzzFeed’s AI incubator is building a better alternative to algorithmic doomscrolling. Peretti will explore how AI-powered experiences can foster shared cultural moments and human connection to maximize creativity and growth.
the botched ecce homo fresco restoration.
Trump Administration Live Updates: Kennedy's Health Department Flips Food Pyramid to Emphasize Red Meat and Dairy
former nfl quarterback kyle orton stands on the field in a bears jersey and a beanie, his beard shaggy and a decade earlier than most nfl quarterbacks had beards
Dear Media Friend, Boston's Six Going On Seven are back with their first new album in over two decades. If you were around the late-'90s emo/post-hardcore scene, these guys were quietly part of that foundation - sharing bills with Braid, Piebald, The Promise Ring, and others who helped shape what became the next wave of emo and indie rock. They always sat in that sweet spot between Boston's gritty post-hardcore DNA (think Moving Targets) and the more melodic, heart-on-sleeve side that came right after. The new record, Human Tears (out Jan 9 via Spartan), picks up right where they left off — but with a sense of perspective that only comes with time away. It's emotional, loud, and real - not a nostalgia play, but a genuine continuation of what they started.
4. "The yeehaw agenda" section is a mess This is where the essay collapses into listicle logic. You introduce a clever term, then immediately dilute it with a grab bag of examples that range wildly in seriousness: • Lil Nas X marketing himself, • a university mascot, • prestige television, • a Beyoncé tour. You never distinguish between corporate branding, individual expression, and historical recovery, treating them as morally and culturally equivalent. They're not. The result feels lazy — like cultural name-checking instead of analysis.
This is strong, confident magazine writing - reported, persuasive, culturally fluent — and it largely succeeds at what it sets out to do. I'll walk through what's working, then offer specific craft notes (structure, argument, and sentences), and finally targeted revision suggestions rather than a wholesale rewrite.
newsmax host greg kelly in feb 2021: I just went to a MACDONALD’S and there was no MCFISH on the menu. When the hell did that happen? Is it permanently banned? Or is just my “local” MACDONALD’S. I demanded to see the “manager” but they accused me of being a “MALE KAREN” so i walked out. and then there’s a photo of a random mcdonald’s. also note that mcdonald’s is spelled “macdonalds” in case the screen reader doesn’t articulate the difference, plus it’s in all caps. “mcfish” and “male karen” are too.
You will try a new way of cooking your favorite food and it will turn out perfectly.
to venus and back by tori amos.
a screenshot of curt’s website, with a clear image that solves the puzzle.
a puzzle box with one piece missing. all of the pieces have been colored in by hand to try to get the robot to properly understand what the actual shapes are, since previous attempts resulted in it making up different piece shapes.
a little boy in a full astronaut costume, including helmet, at the gate at an airport
chart from the oura ring app with a relatively steady line that goes slightly downward until the moment the bears recovered the onside kick at which point it shoots sharply upward