Brian Holmes
@mrbrianholmes.bsky.social
International male. Reader, writer, biscuit eater. NE OH | LA/OC | LDN πΊπ² π¬π§ πͺπΊ π³οΈβπ
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President Zelensky presented Heraskevytch with a civil honor this evening in Munich. Immediate national hero.
February 13, 2026 at 10:45 PM
President Zelensky presented Heraskevytch with a civil honor this evening in Munich. Immediate national hero.
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ββ¦in one incident, Lewandowski fired a U.S. Coast Guard pilot after Noem's blanket was left behind on a plane, according to people familiar with the incident.β
February 13, 2026 at 2:35 AM
ββ¦in one incident, Lewandowski fired a U.S. Coast Guard pilot after Noem's blanket was left behind on a plane, according to people familiar with the incident.β
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It's astonishing to see this data in chart form:
February 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM
It's astonishing to see this data in chart form:
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I would conservatively estimate that 90% of literary discourse online is driven by people who literally do not read what they're pontificating about. They complain about contemporary fiction, literary fiction, genre fiction, postmodernism, YA books, whatever that they just do not read.
February 11, 2026 at 3:19 PM
I would conservatively estimate that 90% of literary discourse online is driven by people who literally do not read what they're pontificating about. They complain about contemporary fiction, literary fiction, genre fiction, postmodernism, YA books, whatever that they just do not read.
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1. Jamesβ six kids are now without their father.
In the last two years, he had to sell his Dawsonβs Creek memorabilia to help pay for his cancer treatment.
His castmates had to put on a show to help cover his medical expenses.
In the last two years, he had to sell his Dawsonβs Creek memorabilia to help pay for his cancer treatment.
His castmates had to put on a show to help cover his medical expenses.
James Van Der Beek, who has been battling cancer, has died.
He was 48.
Per TMZ.
He was 48.
Per TMZ.
February 11, 2026 at 8:09 PM
1. Jamesβ six kids are now without their father.
In the last two years, he had to sell his Dawsonβs Creek memorabilia to help pay for his cancer treatment.
His castmates had to put on a show to help cover his medical expenses.
In the last two years, he had to sell his Dawsonβs Creek memorabilia to help pay for his cancer treatment.
His castmates had to put on a show to help cover his medical expenses.
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Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
February 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground
he's Dan Quayle without the charm
February 10, 2026 at 9:45 PM
he's Dan Quayle without the charm
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allllll together now:
BAN THE PERVERT GLASSES
BAN THE PERVERT GLASSES
Social media is awash with videos of men filming themselves approaching women in public spaces and attempting to flirt. In many cases, the videos are filmed and uploaded without the womenβs consent. https://cnn.it/4qtIsvB
February 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
allllll together now:
BAN THE PERVERT GLASSES
BAN THE PERVERT GLASSES
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February 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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LA sunrise treading a fine line between gorgeous and apocalyptic
February 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
LA sunrise treading a fine line between gorgeous and apocalyptic
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*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
And here is my story: βAbsolute hellβ: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
βAbsolute hellβ: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
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βthe only thing more powerful than hate is loveβ
February 9, 2026 at 1:40 AM
βthe only thing more powerful than hate is loveβ
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The NFL going "you know man I'm not sure everyone is a deep, profound cultural conservative again, maybe we should just take a beat for a minute and let it play out" is unfortunately why they are the best at this stuff
February 9, 2026 at 1:34 AM
The NFL going "you know man I'm not sure everyone is a deep, profound cultural conservative again, maybe we should just take a beat for a minute and let it play out" is unfortunately why they are the best at this stuff
Pure excellence from Brandi Carlile πΊπΈ
February 8, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Pure excellence from Brandi Carlile πΊπΈ
Specifically about heritage - they're obviously not aware of how Helen was conceived (swan rape) or born (from an egg laid by her human mum)
February 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Specifically about heritage - they're obviously not aware of how Helen was conceived (swan rape) or born (from an egg laid by her human mum)
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the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
MY KIDS: so why are there muppets in the AUDIENCE
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
ME: THE CONCEIT!! IS THAT THEY'RE PUTTING ON A VARIETY SHOW!!! IN A WORLD WHERE MUPPET AND HUMAN COEXIST!!! YOU ARE WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY!! FILMED!! IN REAL TIME!!!
February 8, 2026 at 6:22 AM
the magic of the Muppets is that there are two fourth walls. they constantly break the one that reminds the audience they are performers. they NEVER break the one that reminds the audience they are puppets. this dynamic is the key to their entire comedy style
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Wait, THIS is young Anton Chekhov? This? Good lord. Let that gun go off, daddy
February 7, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Wait, THIS is young Anton Chekhov? This? Good lord. Let that gun go off, daddy
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800 words on newspaper economics in a era where no one will pulp a magazine
February 7, 2026 at 12:46 PM
800 words on newspaper economics in a era where no one will pulp a magazine
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sometimes screenshots of rage-bait posts make me feel like we've all been taught it's normal to show each other rotting fish or a lunch someone left in a bag for several days
February 6, 2026 at 11:47 PM
sometimes screenshots of rage-bait posts make me feel like we've all been taught it's normal to show each other rotting fish or a lunch someone left in a bag for several days
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A eulogy for the mass market paperback, "one of the most brilliant technologies in the history of the world."
So Long to Cheap Books You Could Fit in Your Pocket
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:26 PM
A eulogy for the mass market paperback, "one of the most brilliant technologies in the history of the world."
So tired of these people pretending it's not a binary choice. There are very few places in the US where you would have a third (or fourth) party candidate for any office - let alone with a reasonable chance of winning.
February 6, 2026 at 3:42 PM
So tired of these people pretending it's not a binary choice. There are very few places in the US where you would have a third (or fourth) party candidate for any office - let alone with a reasonable chance of winning.
You have to actually go inside some of the individual colleges to see what they are like. Pick two or three that look or sound cool and have a wander.
February 5, 2026 at 8:51 PM
You have to actually go inside some of the individual colleges to see what they are like. Pick two or three that look or sound cool and have a wander.
could almost call it
Triumph of the Heel
Triumph of the Heel
went to watch Melania (2026) observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
February 1, 2026 at 12:20 PM
could almost call it
Triumph of the Heel
Triumph of the Heel
We had a little over 12 inches on the ground as of Tuesday. It's settled now, some giant snow banks. But will not be warm enough to melt for at least two weeks.
It was -12Β°F yesterday morning. Kids only had school one day this week due to extreme cold. π₯Ά
It was -12Β°F yesterday morning. Kids only had school one day this week due to extreme cold. π₯Ά
January 31, 2026 at 6:10 PM
We had a little over 12 inches on the ground as of Tuesday. It's settled now, some giant snow banks. But will not be warm enough to melt for at least two weeks.
It was -12Β°F yesterday morning. Kids only had school one day this week due to extreme cold. π₯Ά
It was -12Β°F yesterday morning. Kids only had school one day this week due to extreme cold. π₯Ά
Hope you are keeping warm!
January 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Hope you are keeping warm!