Eric the Read
emschwar.bsky.social
Eric the Read
@emschwar.bsky.social
James May once pointed out on Top Gear that driving a powerful car wasn't as much fun as driving a small car close to the edge of its limits.
December 27, 2025 at 4:51 AM
I'd amend that to add "at different times". As a fresh college grad, I loved living walking distance from downtown. When I had kids, I was happy to live in the suburbs.

I have empty-nester friends who moved back to the city when their kids moved out and loved both places.
December 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The governor here in Colorado replaced Columbus Day with Cabrini Day, which I think is awesome in all kindsa ways.
December 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Just the best Clark Kent in eons
December 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
I don't have a cat, but my dog was interested.
December 16, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Reposted by Eric the Read
The best thing about middle age is not giving one single solitary fuck about being cool anymore.
December 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This one, where Robert Smith is too emo to play the cymbals throughout the entire song: youtu.be/J_2QaNWQs3s?...
"Siouxsie And The Banshees" I'l Est Né, Le Divin..
YouTube video by Siouxsie And The Banshees, And Other Jewels.
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It's crazy, but it just might work
December 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Thank God for time zones, I made it just in time for Goku!
November 27, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"Did you finish that sculpture of the king?"

"Sure did, boss, real fuckin dorky, just like you asked."
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
By the standards of voters, apparently.
November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
My 3yo has been going around telling people she wants to be a race car for Christmas.
November 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM