TIL: August 1st is Emancipation Day in Canada. “It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire.”

Nerding out on ATProto is so hot right now.

cracks knuckles looks in the mirror alright this week, let’s not paste the list of links into the field for the MP3 url. slaps face YOU GOT THIS!

What was the pitch meeting like for Wicker?! 😝

FOMO 🐶 - bathroom edition:

A curly-haired dog is lying on a tiled floor next to a cabinet and a person's bare feet.

Semi-annual reminder to not use Substack to send out emails when there’s plenty of less Nazi-friendly newsletter providers out there.

Why are you scrolling your phone?! Go to bed! 😊

Selfie a day for a year, day 346, Jul 30, 2026 edition.

Good morning. ☀️ May your coffee mug sit patiently on your knee for a photo like mine did. ☕️

A navy blue mug with moon phase designs rests on a person's knee, with a white dog lying on a porch in the background.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, 2026 - ★★★★½

Watched on Wednesday July 29, 2026.

It would be a beautiful tribute to the life and legacy of Glen Hansard if fans donated to the Dublin Simon Community org he put so much time and effort into shining a light on.