Jason Brush

Jimmy Carter's advice to a young person. My nephew Matthew, now a @Georgetown sophomore, shared this letter with me yesterday. Five years ago, he wrote to all the living presidents and asked for advice on how to participate in public service. Only Jimmy Carter responded. My nephew has searched online and has found nothing similar so believes it not to be a "form letter." It's a beautiful precis on how to live a life of service. February 11, 2019 To Matthew: Thank you for your letter. I admire your interest in serving our country and appreciate your desire to begin that service as soon as possible. No matter what the future holds, there are a few things that young people must do to ensure success: Study hard in order to excel in college and learn as much as possible about the things that particularly interest you; be tenacious in fulfilling commitments, whether to others or to yourself; volunteer your time and talents to community projects, learning all you can about the specific needs of the country or state in which you live; and treat everyone—family, friends and strangers—with honest and respect. If you do these things, I’m sure you will find satisfaction in whatever career you chose. With best wishes, Jimmy Carter.

I’m asking for your vote because as president, I will get up every day and fight for the American people.

Very sorry to hear this news.

Nothing to see here folks. Keep moving.

This seems like a good time to remember that Dr. Fauci's leadership has saved millions upon millions of lives around the world, during his long and distinguished career. nytimes.com/2022/12/10/opi…

@joeyabanks Reddit is hiring redditinc.com/careers/

Angeleno voters: see this helpful comparison of recommendations from different progressive voter guides as you consider the ballot docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

@Geniusbastard Every time we see a movie at AMC, there's not just applause, but outright cheering for Nicole. I'm guessing folks are just reveling in the kitsch of it all, but I kinda love it.

There was applause at the beginning and end of the Kidman AMC movie appasionata last night.

@ThePeterPaige "...lived in government housing..." 🧐

☁️ Dream Job Alert 🌙 I’m looking for someone to join our small but mighty graphics crew, creating visual journalism for New York Times Opinion. nytimes.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NYT/job/New-Yo… I think, matched to the right personality, it can absolutely be one of the best jobs in the news. Why? 1/6

Strong DOWNFALL vibes nytimes.com/2022/07/12/us/…

@shashashasha Spot on. The only thing offsetting this is the potential market opportunity for home energy storage with the rise of solar. Is Tesla's core product really just batteries — some of which happen to be on wheels?

@smdiehl @kcimc has done some very interesting research on the environmental impact of NFTs, which he’s then incorporated into his own art practice

Who are the most outspoken computer scientists or researchers on crypto?

@mims @Rainmaker1973

@souris Does a mystery scar on your right knee count?

@Geniusbastard We’ve been watching High Maintenance—highly recommended—talking about the same thing.

Thinking a lot this morning how the short film persists on TV (Atlanta and that cancelled show with the wanking guy) and in stealth anthology films (WHEEL OF FORTUNE AND FANTASY).

@bruceholsinger Mookie

I want to name the cats in this novel after your cat. Tell me, please, the name of your cat.

Scientist 1: … I think we should go with they. There are several species that can go either way depending on their situation. Scientist 2: Very relatable. 2/2

Charming moment mid-dive observing this fish: Scientist 1: These guys apparently really like rocky habitats, so he might stay with us while we search for a rock… Scientist 2: … or she? We're not sure. Or, they? … 1/2

Take a break from your day and watch a livestream from 12,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific