Good evening sweet subs,
Clem and I have embarked on our illicit polyamorous road trip (can’t explain, won’t explain) and have some suggestions.
The title of today’s post comes from a sign seen en route to Kentucky, wherein the simple statement of purpose “CLIMATE CONTROLLED SELF STORAGE” had half-blinked out of existence, letters darkened, sputtering out on the side of the highway. What was left was pure poetry: “CIA CONTROLLED ELF STORAGE.” The simple fact that this phrase, which has been haunting me since I saw it, could emerge from something as quotidian as “climate controlled self storage” is quite beautiful, isn’t it? Much to think about. CIA Controlled…storage for elves. Are the elves stored there? Or is it storage specifically for elves. For them to store their myriad of tiny little wares. Anyways I believe it. If Rainbolt wants to find the exact location and send the screenshot…please.
The sign also prompted a general reflection, which I would love commentary on if you live outside of the U.S: Is self storage a thing around the world? Or is this the result of a deeply American problem of overconsumption? Thank you in advance.
Clem puke tally: 1
Best Pool Bar In Pittsburgh: Gooski’s
A perfect establishment!
Best (well…) Pool Bar In Louisville: Frank’s Whiskey Place
IF you’re wondering if there is an extremely questionable stand-up comedy space in the very back, you would be correct in assuming YES. There is something…undeniably thrilling about watching quasi-conservative comedy…you simply never know what is coming next. I mostly watched a giant dog whine during a very fucked up joke and then be fed treats to quiet him but then the dog was loudly crunch crunching. Great stuff. And free pool!
Also seen in Kentucky:
It’s beautiful. Such detail on the faces! Just like Muhammad!
Clem post puke:
Bird Report:
And an incredible email I got in response to the last newsletter:
Unbelievable. I love it! Males…be like that.
Reading:
In Ukraine, A U.S. Arms Dealer Is Making a Fortune and Testing Limits
Striking Writer Alex O’Keefe: “A Culture of Solidarity Has Swept Hollywood”
Meet the Guy in Charge of Cleaning Up Burning Man
Speaking of Burning Man, the True Anon episode about inadvertently doing a fake news about an Ebola outbreak at Burning Man is one of the best analyses of contemporary media and disinformation that I’ve heard in a while! Very worth a listen.
Spin by Robert Charles Wilson…is great! Loved it. Unlike any sci-fi I’ve read before.
Okay that’s all for now, stay tuned for more cursed bar recommendations etc. etc. Lastly: