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@andrearene This is all so fucking insane. Andrea please consider evac’ing early just to save the stress. My sister was in a similar situation over near Altadena and she calmed down considerably after getting out of town

Our home is very close to the Encino evacuations in the Palisades Fire and I’ve been a nonstop ball of anxiety all week. But so far we are safe! The car is packed and ready to roll out if the call comes. My heart breaks for everyone who has been affected and it’s not over yet.

Fuck this town, see you over there

@TrickyBricks @jeffcannata Some off-the-charts dissociation, I guess? I’m just so sorry, Flynn.

@jeffcannata My friend, last night I went on Do Not Disturb. I played Astrobot with my son. We watched an episode of The Last Dance. We joked a lot. I slept okay. I share your disbelief and depression over this nightmare. But maybe the kiddos are exactly what we need to survive this.

How’s your existential dread doing? Mine just took over my body for 25 seconds and made me stare into the middle distance while the nice lady behind the counter patiently waited for me to pick dressing for my salad (went with balsamic vinaigrette, gj dread)

Happy Anxiety Through the Roof As We Helplessly Watch Our Immediate Future Be Determined By a Fraction of the Country Day, for those who celebrate

Quincy Jones was such a giant that the fact that he wrote the greatest TV theme song of all time barely cracks the Top 50 Coolest Shit He Did list. RIP to the realest one m.youtube.com/watch?v=T5DnqW…

@AgentTinsley @AshleyEsqueda I was on board for three of these traditions. But also as a journo I got a zillion badges every year and would toss them into a box when I got home—and now that I’m out of media and my work legacy is impossible to find online I’m like THIS IS ALL I HAVE NOW

@TrickyBricks @AshleyEsqueda I fear I have too many for framing or chainmail. But I love the arts/crafts approach! Is there a way to turn these into Shrinky Dinks?

@AshleyEsqueda I have 20 years worth saved in a bin. Throwing them out feels…wrong? It’s like a snapshot of my media career. If you come up with something awesome let me know!

So funny and charming and her performance in Young Frankenstein is an absolute all-timer. Amazing on Letterman too. Huge crush on her as a kid. What a legend. RIP. yahoo.com/entertainment/…

@dieworkwear Hi Derek, big fan, quick question: what pants would you pair with these tops? Poor Porky’s shirtcocking and it’s kind of distracting

When Bob Clampett was tasked with reinventing Porky Pig in 1939, he turned him from a piglet in a sweater to a young adult in a sport coat. Porky's tailored jacket signaled that he was an innocent traveler ready to take on the world's wonders. That was 85 yrs ago. Hardly a trend.

@Steven_Hyden Outstanding work as always, and agree: Wildflowers is his masterpiece among masterpieces. Also an undefeated road trip record. But man we gotta get your stuff on a website that doesn’t crash my phone’s browser every fifth scroll.

I think about Tom Petty a lot. But in October I think about him more. In honor of his 74th birthday (and the 7th anniversary of his passing) this month, I did a deep dive into the man's discography. uproxx.com/indie/tom-pett…

@BlondeNerd (It gets worse.)

Well my son, at age 3, just schooled my husband and I on Mega Charizard evolutions and I guess that’s it folks. I’m both proud and feel like I have nothing more to offer.

@jonmgibson I haven’t seen this masterpiece of a film in 25 years and gotta fix that ASAP thanks buddy

@adam_orth @oasis @PIXIES Maiden’s still not in, right?

@MJMcKean The tuna melt!

Birthday lunch at my favorite joint in LA. A burger for the ages! Happy man here.

@MarissaRoberto Devs wrap, players finish (or beat)

When it comes to video games, do you

@russfischer Just when you thought Gary Cherrone was the worst decision Van Halen made

@AgentTinsley Hard agree