Jay Litwicki
@jaylitwicki.bsky.social
Where the past meets the future, and the within meets the without, you will find me. Genre aficionado and aspiring author. Fantasy, scifi, prog rock, ancient civilizations.
created November 16, 2024
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Honestly, I know a key that it all turns on is not uncommon, but it works for what I’m doing and I don’t research other examples because I don’t want to know how closely it tracks or it might throw me off track. And I like my track😁
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
It’s a beautiful rainy day here in the mountains of Northern Arizona. This song just seemed to fit the mood perfectly. #musicsky #Arizona
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Or, better, how do Civilizations die?
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Started to listening to this book this morning. Looking for inspiration in all the best places. #writingcommunity #amwriting
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Good luck! Always stressful
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
I went with Wish You Were Here for Pink Floyd and don’t want to double up a band. It was a tough choice!
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Here here! Especially maps, Dramatis Personae, and a Glossary! #amwriting #writingcommunity #fantasy
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Good for you. I need to do the same. Good luck.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Never heard this one! Have to give it a listen.
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Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
OK, this one I definitely need to watch!
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Can you think of 20 Perfect Albums? Not favorite album, or the first 1 you bought, or spinning when you made out with that special someone. Not favorite song or favorite artist- just straight up perfect albums. I bet I can think of 20. How about you? 14/20 20 Day Perfect Album Challenge. #musicsky
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Nice
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Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Can you think of 20 Perfect Albums? Not favorite album, or the first 1 you bought, or spinning when you made out with that special someone. Not favorite song or favorite artist- just straight up perfect albums. I bet I can think of 20. How about you? 13/20 20 Day Perfect Album Challenge. #musicsky
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE
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youtu.be/Bfgu31KtKZE?...
Three-Lobed Burning Eye magazine (@3lobedmag.com) reposted
We are currently open to submissions September 1–15 via the Moksha system. Send the story that scares you, changes you, beguiles you. We are hungry and waiting.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Nothing like Savers on a Monday!
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Make mine Swords and Sorcery
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Been waiting for this one.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
My favorite off Breakfast in America, a big 1980 hit:
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
This one looks wild.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Can you think of 20 Perfect Albums? Not favorite album, or the first 1 you bought, or spinning when you made out with that special someone. Not favorite song or favorite artist- just straight up perfect albums. I bet I can think of 20. How about you? 12/20 20 Day Perfect Album Challenge. #musicsky
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
When hasn’t it been?
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
America’s billionaires have a mental health crisis.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Wait ‘til they find out about IPAs!
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Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Can you think of 20 Perfect Albums? Not favorite album, or the first 1 you bought, or spinning when you made out with that special someone. Not favorite song or favorite artist- just straight up perfect albums. I bet I can think of 20. How about you? 11/20 20 Day Perfect Album Challenge. #musicsky
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Ok, hear me out. A Lord of the Rings re-make, but with these two taking the One Ring to Mordor:
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How could I resist?
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Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
What a brilliant film!
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Can you think of 20 Perfect Albums? Not favorite album, or the first 1 you bought, or spinning when you made out with that special someone. Not favorite song or favorite artist- just straight up perfect albums. I bet I can think of 20. How about you? 10/20 20 Day Perfect Album Challenge. #musicsky
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
How the hell am I 66 years old and been dabbling in writing for over 50 of those years and today is the first time I’ve come across the term DIEGESIS? I really should have paid attention in school. #writingcommunity #amwriting
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Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Can you think of 20 Perfect Albums? Not favorite album, or the first 1 you bought, or spinning when you made out with that special someone. Not favorite song or favorite artist- just straight up perfect albums. I bet I can think of 20. How about you? 9/20 20 Day Perfect Album Challenge. #musicsky
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
I think you got yourself a fantasy map there….
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
I like to share 20 Day Challenges with a friend, so that leads to at least one post a day.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Today’s #amwriting goal: Figure out the Villain! The plot really cannot progress beyond this point until I do. And then I can move on to creating The Villain’s Lair! #writingcommunity #fantasy
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Harry looks like a young Lenny Bruce here, tying your two posts together nicely.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Grateful Dead. Iconic album, might as well be a greatest hits.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Can you think of 20 Perfect Albums? Not favorite album, or the first 1 you bought, or spinning when you made out with that special someone. Not favorite song or favorite artist- just straight up perfect albums. I bet I can think of 20. How about you? 8/20 20 Day Perfect Album Challenge. #musicsky
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Can you think of 20 Perfect Albums? Not favorite album, or the first 1 you bought, or spinning when you made out with that special someone. Not favorite song or favorite artist- just straight up perfect albums. I bet I can think of 20. How about you? 7/20 20 Day Perfect Album Challenge. #musicsky
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
What movie do you consider "perfect"? 🎬
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
I feel like you could do 20 just on The Beatles…
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
So are we ready to wake up and admit that The Files are the distraction?
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
The long shadow of the failed Reconstruction of the South.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Can you think of 20 Perfect Albums? Not favorite album, or the first 1 you bought, or spinning when you made out with that special someone. Not favorite song or favorite artist- just straight up perfect albums. I bet I can think of 20. How about you? 6/20 20 Day Perfect Album Challenge. #musicsky
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Have you ever been stung by a dead bee?#filmsky
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Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Can you think of 20 Perfect Albums? Not favorite album, or the first 1 you bought, or spinning when you made out with that special someone. Not favorite song or favorite artist- just straight up perfect albums. I bet I can think of 20. How about you? 5/20 20 Day Perfect Album Challenge. #musicsky
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Never heard of this one!
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Can you think of 20 Perfect Albums? Not favorite album, or the first 1 you bought, or spinning when you made out with that special someone. Not favorite song or favorite artist- just straight up perfect albums. I bet I can think of 20. How about you? 4/20 20 Day Perfect Album Challenge. #musicsky
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
I have to say that I feel vindicated in my long held belief that Reconstruction did not go nearly far enough. #historysky
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
It’s a beautiful Saturday here in Munds Park AZ and I do believe I’ll sit on the front porch a spell and read some of this required text for anyone looking to spice up their writing. #writingcommunity #amwriting
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
And if you work outside the home, remember- never eat lunch alone.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Lead by example. Be kind to someone today. #kindness
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Can you think of 20 Perfect Albums? Not favorite album, or the first 1 you bought, or spinning when you made out with that special someone. Not favorite song or favorite artist- just straight up perfect albums. I bet I can think of 20. How about you? 3/20 20 Day Perfect Album Challenge. #musicsky
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Superman may be cooler and everything- but has he ever had a hook-hand?
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
So, perfect ‘for you’ is the better way to look at it. Basically, if it’s on CD, you don’t skip a song (or at least more than one). I think the idea of the ‘album’ has been lost in the streaming world and music is worse for it.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Can you think of 20 Perfect Albums? Not favorite album, or the first 1 you bought, or spinning when you made out with that special someone. Not favorite song or favorite artist- just straight up perfect albums. I bet I can think of 20. How about you? 2/20 20 Day Perfect Album Challenge. #musicsky
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits Vol. 2. Love that album.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Can you think of 20 Perfect Albums? Not favorite album, not that first 1 you bought, or spinning when you made out with that special someone. Not your favorite song or favorite artist- just straight up perfect albums. I bet I can think of 20. How about you? 20 Day Perfect Album Challenge. #musicsky
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Terrifying.
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Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
FYI #writingcommunity
laura (@donteatanyone.bsky.social) reposted
make art even if u think what u make is shitty!!!!
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
15 Artists to get to know me: David Bowie Yes King Crimson Van der Graaf Generator Alan Parsons Project The Beatles Neil Young Genesis Rick Wakeman Brian Eno T. Rex Elton John David Gilmore Peter Hammill The Tubes #musicsky
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And now I need to go put 801 on.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Share one of your favorite comedies. #flimsky Groundhog Day
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Docs are not my strong point, but I’ll give it a shot!
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Taught MS and HS for 20+ years. Had a Rock & Roll Quote of the Day. 20 Day R&R Quote challenge! 20/20 #musicsky People hungry for the voice of God hear lunatics and liars Wartime prayers, wartime prayers in every language spoken For every family scattered and broken
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Fun Thrift Shop find today. Never seen an ARC for a graphic novel before. Love Paul Pope. Right yo the top of the TBT pile. #comicsky #booksky
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I’ll also add collected strips- dailies and Sunday pages. Give me your Prince Valiant, Flash Gordon, Gasoline Alley and everything on either side and in-between. The first pb I read was an old Peanuts collection and I was smitten for life.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
It’s really nice adaptation. Better than most.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Here here! And I’ll add: Comic books are books!
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Some deep dives lately!
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Taught MS and HS for 20+ years. Had a Rock & Roll Quote of the Day. 20 Day R&R Quote challenge! 19/20 #musicsky “And when you stop and think about it You won't believe it's true That all the love you've been giving Has all been meant for you”
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The Back Alley Boys Old Kids on the Block
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The Depressed Blues
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#Booksky #Readersky #Books #Reading
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Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Couldn’t crack that one!
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Be Right Back, Columbus The Man Who Came to Brunch I got a million of ‘em!
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
He’s already looking at Houston and Chicago is a likely target, but don’t rule out Atlanta.
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
I once read a book on screenwriting and the authors’ advice on rewriting was basically “We try to get it right the first time.” I’ve since taken the advice to heart and make that my (never quite achieved) goal.
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Die Flaccid
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Taught MS and HS for 20+ years. Had a Rock & Roll Quote of the Day. 20 Day R&R Quote challenge! 18/20 #musicsky We used to live like there was no tomorrow Tasting our trials a day at a time Crying for justice and laughing at sorrow Such innocent crimes
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social) reply parent
Drizzle Maker
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Smoldering Saddles
Jay Litwicki (@jaylitwicki.bsky.social)
Best Star Trek crew, wrong answers only. #sciencefiction #startrek