Sandy
@saladvalet.bsky.social
2006 Northside College Prep Prom Queen and recovering fashion blogger.
@salad_valet on Perfectly Imperfect and Letterboxd.
@salad_valet on Perfectly Imperfect and Letterboxd.
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Sandy
@saladvalet.bsky.social
· Nov 8
I haven’t been creatively motivated / driven in some time, but one of my favorite things to do is take a selfie at every AMC movie I go to. I titled the series after a line in the Nicole Kidman pledge of allegiance, “because here, they are”. It’s my very own On Kawara-like practice.
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When an article of clothing contains synthetic fibers
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
When an article of clothing contains synthetic fibers
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Yes, HID headlights are very bright but the bigger problem is the proliferation of gargantuan vehicles with 5’+ hood heights so that if you’re driving a normal sized car their headlights are at your eye level rather than seat level like they’re supposed to be.
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Yes, HID headlights are very bright but the bigger problem is the proliferation of gargantuan vehicles with 5’+ hood heights so that if you’re driving a normal sized car their headlights are at your eye level rather than seat level like they’re supposed to be.
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Death Cab for Cutie is on the oldies station, please do not touch me or I will crumble to dust
November 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Death Cab for Cutie is on the oldies station, please do not touch me or I will crumble to dust
I’m reading “Ripley Under Ground” which is the follow up to “The Talented Mr. Ripley” and I am shocked they didn’t make it into a movie or mini-series. He’s got himself into more absurd murder shenanigans with a sub-plot on art forgeries and scamming people in the artworld. And it’s set in Paris!
November 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I’m reading “Ripley Under Ground” which is the follow up to “The Talented Mr. Ripley” and I am shocked they didn’t make it into a movie or mini-series. He’s got himself into more absurd murder shenanigans with a sub-plot on art forgeries and scamming people in the artworld. And it’s set in Paris!
As a self-professed Derek Erdman-head, with a house full of his work, I can say with my full chest that he’s one of the best artists to come out of Chicago. Been following his career for more than half my life, and everything he does tickles me.
Artist Derek Erdman will send you free cat pics if you text his number. No catch, just cats.
No scams, just cats: Meet Derek Erdman, the man behind the ‘Cat Pix’ flyer
chicago.suntimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
As a self-professed Derek Erdman-head, with a house full of his work, I can say with my full chest that he’s one of the best artists to come out of Chicago. Been following his career for more than half my life, and everything he does tickles me.
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I do not drink because I have almost no tolerance for it anymore (one margarita is too much).
If you are hosting a party, I recommend also stocking:
-fancy ginger beer
-coconut water
-premium juices like lychee and guava
-apple cider with cinnamon
-Italian sodas
-sparkling water
Lots of options!
If you are hosting a party, I recommend also stocking:
-fancy ginger beer
-coconut water
-premium juices like lychee and guava
-apple cider with cinnamon
-Italian sodas
-sparkling water
Lots of options!
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I do not drink because I have almost no tolerance for it anymore (one margarita is too much).
If you are hosting a party, I recommend also stocking:
-fancy ginger beer
-coconut water
-premium juices like lychee and guava
-apple cider with cinnamon
-Italian sodas
-sparkling water
Lots of options!
If you are hosting a party, I recommend also stocking:
-fancy ginger beer
-coconut water
-premium juices like lychee and guava
-apple cider with cinnamon
-Italian sodas
-sparkling water
Lots of options!
I’ll say it again. What a fun year to decide I’m going to get into watching The Bears. Those dudes did it again!
November 23, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I’ll say it again. What a fun year to decide I’m going to get into watching The Bears. Those dudes did it again!
I really can’t believe we were told that we should toss our DVDs and CDs in favor of streaming. What a damn scam that was. So stoked to watch my Christmas DVDs next month!
November 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I really can’t believe we were told that we should toss our DVDs and CDs in favor of streaming. What a damn scam that was. So stoked to watch my Christmas DVDs next month!
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Working your whole life to enjoy a few years when you're close to death is one of the biggest scams nobody talks about.
You spend your healthiest years making someone else rich. Sitting in traffic. Stuck in meetings.
You'll never get those years back. Time is the one asset you can't buy more of.
You spend your healthiest years making someone else rich. Sitting in traffic. Stuck in meetings.
You'll never get those years back. Time is the one asset you can't buy more of.
November 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Working your whole life to enjoy a few years when you're close to death is one of the biggest scams nobody talks about.
You spend your healthiest years making someone else rich. Sitting in traffic. Stuck in meetings.
You'll never get those years back. Time is the one asset you can't buy more of.
You spend your healthiest years making someone else rich. Sitting in traffic. Stuck in meetings.
You'll never get those years back. Time is the one asset you can't buy more of.
I know Ann Sather was in hot water during lockdown for allowing sneaky indoor dining and that was not cool…. But their cinnamon rolls absolutely slap. Had one this morning for the first time in a year, and the guy at the register gave me an extra one just because.
November 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I know Ann Sather was in hot water during lockdown for allowing sneaky indoor dining and that was not cool…. But their cinnamon rolls absolutely slap. Had one this morning for the first time in a year, and the guy at the register gave me an extra one just because.
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he did the amen break. folks,
He said "Amen" straight into the drop
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
November 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
he did the amen break. folks,
It is still so funny to me that “red tie” means Republican and “blue tie” means Democrat. Like, it never ceases to tickle me. Color theory and American politics lmao
this looks like an after school program where young people help out seniors at home
November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
It is still so funny to me that “red tie” means Republican and “blue tie” means Democrat. Like, it never ceases to tickle me. Color theory and American politics lmao
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Anyone in Chicago want this George Maher fireplace?
Free to a good home (via a friend of mine)
Apparently it’s movable.
Free to a good home (via a friend of mine)
Apparently it’s movable.
November 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Anyone in Chicago want this George Maher fireplace?
Free to a good home (via a friend of mine)
Apparently it’s movable.
Free to a good home (via a friend of mine)
Apparently it’s movable.
They really cooked when they invented the hot water bottle.
November 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
They really cooked when they invented the hot water bottle.
Just rewatched “Amadeus” (it holds up). Cannot believe Mozart died at 35 and the last opera he wrote was “The Magic Flute”. God-tier creative genius. Like he made literal banger after banger.
November 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Just rewatched “Amadeus” (it holds up). Cannot believe Mozart died at 35 and the last opera he wrote was “The Magic Flute”. God-tier creative genius. Like he made literal banger after banger.
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I think there's a decent chance that the Pope visits Chicago during this presidency and while there asks to see Broadview and I wonder how that plays out.
November 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I think there's a decent chance that the Pope visits Chicago during this presidency and while there asks to see Broadview and I wonder how that plays out.
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photographer: George, if you could, how about a real weird stance? yeah, like you’ve never stood before. hunch down a little? just like that. now cross your arms. no, in the least cool way possible. fantastic. that’s just great.
November 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
photographer: George, if you could, how about a real weird stance? yeah, like you’ve never stood before. hunch down a little? just like that. now cross your arms. no, in the least cool way possible. fantastic. that’s just great.
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thank you vince gilligan
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
thank you vince gilligan
Just got out of the Patti Smith show at The Chicago Theater, it was pure magic! And the Television medley following “Horses” was life-altering.
November 19, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Just got out of the Patti Smith show at The Chicago Theater, it was pure magic! And the Television medley following “Horses” was life-altering.
LFG!!!
Workers at The Met are trying to unionize, citing “long-term pay inequities, lack of job protection, and ever-increasing workloads.” If they succeed, their union would be one of the largest museum unions in the US.
Met Museum Workers Push to Unionize
Staffers at the New York City institution have filed a petition for a union vote with the National Labor Relations Board.
hyperallergic.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
LFG!!!
2025 has without a doubt been the worst year of my life. As far as I’m concerned, the next few weeks are nothingness. Deliver me to 2026 in one piece.
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
2025 has without a doubt been the worst year of my life. As far as I’m concerned, the next few weeks are nothingness. Deliver me to 2026 in one piece.
What I wouldn’t give to watch the Paddington movies for the first time again.
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 PM
What I wouldn’t give to watch the Paddington movies for the first time again.
I'm back on the job market and genuinely planning to ask potential employers what expectations there are around AI usage in the role. Because at my last job, everyone was using it for their work and I did NOT agree with that from an ethical standpoint...
November 17, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I'm back on the job market and genuinely planning to ask potential employers what expectations there are around AI usage in the role. Because at my last job, everyone was using it for their work and I did NOT agree with that from an ethical standpoint...
This is an insane season so decide to “get into watching the Bears”.
November 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
This is an insane season so decide to “get into watching the Bears”.
A late night visit to the ER can and should radicalize every single American.
November 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
A late night visit to the ER can and should radicalize every single American.