Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
The horror
I want to find all the interesting music no one has heard yet.
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The horror
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh, my actual guess is he’s declaring war on Venezuela. Book it or whatever they say.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
I’ll return to (er, start) posting unhinged conspiracy theories but we all know tomorrow will be a nothingburger and we’ll never get the truth about his health, right? But in the meantime, my guess is he’s been clinically dead since last Tuesday.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I am honored to be counted on the list.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
*lying
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
And they keep posting old pictures and long about when they were taking. Yup, he’s totally fine.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
I got to hang out with Monty today. He’s so sweet and just reminds me of Winston so much. I told his human I’d be happy to dog sit anytime.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
That makes me so happy. Border collie of course.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
Everyone should just get offline.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
That’s not even the most bizarre thing about this “statement”
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
The Internet was fun again for about 24 hours. I’m not convinced he’s actually fully conscious- something is def up. AFAIK all the photos from the White House yesterday were actually from June. But sadly no the thing didn’t happen.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Haven’t read the book but the movie has the same slop vibe. What’s funny is Patton Oswalt predicted it in 2010 as a result of everything ever made being available all at once, but RP1 was written a while back. I guess with RP1 it wasn’t a commentary- it’s a symptom. www.wired.com/2010/12/ff-a...
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
You guys have a similar vibe (different sound, but similar vibe) to the band I write for in NJ. Too bad you’re here and they’re there but if you are looking for a show in NY/NJ lemme know. music.apple.com/us/album/the...
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Imperial Bedroom = all time great
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Not him.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Looks like the evening will contain Rickenbackers. Looking forward to it.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Same as it ever was.
Chime School (@chimeschool.bsky.social) reposted
Catch us Friday Sep 12 at KILOWATT in SF with OOG BOGO and NOTHING NATURAL! Early-ish show! 7:30p! Tickets: link.dice.fm/B7UVb2bUDVb?...
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
Why are we going to war with Venezuela?
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Fall on Me S Central Rain Radio Free Europe Not sure what order, but those three.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
My first thought as well. Great minds and such.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Given that he hasn’t been seen in public in days and has no events on his calendar for days… this weekend might be the weekend.
jdc9.bsky.social (@jdc9.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I feel like maybe I will lose my musician card but I’d never heard the Ella version.
Nunsense & Shenunigans (@annaleehq.bsky.social) reposted
. ✨✨✨🎵🎶🌙🎶🎵✨✨✨ Lullaby for Bluesky Friends Good night & sweet dreams ✨✨✨💤💤 😴💤💤✨✨✨ . Dedicated to Mac, Banksy, & @temkin.bsky.social Hello, boys! 🐶 🐕 🤴 BONUS⬇️ .
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
Enough said. music.apple.com/us/album/mel...
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
I still find it hard to process that these creatures are real.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
People are not freaking out enough. I don’t understand. Everyone should be in the fucking streets.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Just beautiful. Deeply rooted in classical harmonies but also modern in a way that is haunting. Love it. Will have to go listen to more.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I’ve never heard this!
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
Rilke kind of night. allpoetry.com/poem/8505631...
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Haha nah I need to develop some willpower with Mac so he remains healthy forever. And he is such a little food thief too.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
He needs a diet. But he’s just so cute how can you say no to him when he wants treats?
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
@darthbluesky.bsky.social today is national potato day so please say hi to Mac, my tubby potato
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
Wine in a pint glass kind of night. I would say AMA but I will be asleep momentarily I believe.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
The Internet has always been a game, but over the past few years victory seems to be defined by who can find new and more outrageous ways to be outraged about more and more stuff. The best answer is to not go online. Clearly I failed.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
This is great. youtu.be/IxkJHX7ukKE?...
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I assume the border collie in the back is not being chill in these crazy times.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes! Sugar/Bob Mould have a ton of these gems. I don’t know when they’re not still huge. That is weird to me. I put some of the Lemonheads stuff in this category. And Michael Penn.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m on this kick of trying to understand what makes a great pop song. I don’t have an answer but I know it when I hear it. I just started wondering why some songs stick for 50 years & some don’t. I think “Just Like Heaven” is a perfect pop song but it’s weird structure-wise.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I think even the super poppy early Beatles stuff is genius, and yeah, it’s not really in the words. Melody and harmonies and unexpected arrangement. A lot of bubblegum pop from that era is just garbage even with interesting lyrics.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Max reminds me of Roux, the office dog in my company’s Australian office. Had I not gotten to pet Roux directly I would believe her to be a teddy bear, not a real dog.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
That pantry is bigger than my entire apartment in San Francisco.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
There’s also one in another color. Of course I would take that but I do feel silver is proper.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
@annaleehq.bsky.social let’s go halfsies? rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo2...
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
Never seen this before. Also today is a good day for XTC. youtu.be/MRzhy6oI2N0?...
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
This is very important information @annaleehq.bsky.social
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Always. Also Robert loves dogs (even though it’s cat day we can discuss this).
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you for reminding me I haven’t seen it yet. I don’t really know what time is anymore but it’s been out on streaming for a month and I had no idea. On my list for this week.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Thankfully I can’t even remember the full reason. The kid who runs the account had once said something that offended Very Online People somehow. On the plus side I made a friend’s famous once by getting them on we rate dogs. I feel like my online life is complete.
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Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I thought so but then I got internet scolded for sharing a “we rate dogs” post. I thought everyone liked puppies?
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
The hallmark of whatever era we’re in is you are no longer allowed to enjoy anything.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
Fireworks factory exploding in San Francisco? What the fuck?
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I just started last night for no good reason, and… same. Just straight from the beginning it’s perfect.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
As long as the main dog doesn’t die I will watch it (sounds great and I love Peter Sellers). I have never been able to make through a movie where the dog dies.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh! Where did you go? I feel super lucky to be here in Noe. Lots of green, lots of walkable stuff. Lots of puppies.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you!! I’m in Noe at the top of a hill. Zero risk for me. Sounds pretty bad in Russia already and they’re evacuating some people in Japan (not sure from where)
The San Francisco Standard (@sfstandard.com) reposted
Just in: A Tsunami Watch has been issued for San Francisco following a 8.7 earthquake in Kamchatka.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh weird. Tsunami warning for the whole west coast! Supposed to be in SF around 12:40am.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
Good times
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I still literally laugh out loud every time I see this picture.
Todd Vaziri (@tvaziri.com) reposted
anyone involved with Happy Gilmore 2 VFX here? DM me
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
If I had to pick a track I’d go with “Million Miles a Day” just because pop. music.apple.com/us/album/mil...
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I co-write for the Anderson Council. Power Pop (guitar pop- think Elvis Costello, Beatles, XTC). Last album below, new album coming real soon now. music.apple.com/us/album/the...
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah I think HR missed that. But I’m glad that the 60+ songs (seriously, I counted) I’ve written in the past couple of years will have *someone* who listens. Good thing fame is not what drives me.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah we needed a few more decades of his energy here. But perhaps I will apply for that role. Not sure I’m up to his standards though.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Truly heartbreaking.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
Well, fuck.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh my god I was going to argue he’s not actually a tambourine player but rather a prop carrier. However, he does self identify as actually playing it. Hmm.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social)
Help me settle something. Tambourine players: lawful neutral or chaotic good?
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m normally not a podcast person but I’d watch the shit out of a sleeping dog podcast. High or not.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Funny/sad I took like 5 selfies yesterday because my brain was broken but I found a reason to smile and then wanted to capture it. Hot mess.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Otherworldly
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
It is funny that my undying love for you isn’t attached to any fucking clue what you really look like. But a) the mystery adds to your charm and b) what’s in your soul is clear even if your photos are blurry.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Hope you have all the air purifiers in the world and no reason to go outside (or a good mask if you have to). Stay safe.
Nunsense & Shenunigans (@annaleehq.bsky.social) reposted
If this video doesn’t make you smile, you might be dead inside 😃 Icymi, @temkin.bsky.social
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
In my early days of vibe coding (you know, like 6 months ago) I sometimes asked it to do simple things that I was too lazy to do. I learned pretty quickly that there is a risk/cost to every task and some simple things should not be vibe coded because… too much pain and suffering.
Nunsense & Shenunigans (@annaleehq.bsky.social) reposted
. ✨✨✨🎵🎶🌙🎶🎵✨✨✨ Lullaby for Bluesky Friends Good night & sweet dreams ✨✨✨💤💤 😴💤💤✨✨✨ . RIP 🎸 Gibson 1905 beauty @temkin.bsky.social, that scene still haunts me 😭 .
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I can handle some level of guitar death, especially after watching old videos of Pete Townsend destroy rare Rickenbackers over and over (there’s a good reason that there are very few originals of his Rick of choice left). Still hurts my heart though.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Not going to lie, I’ve had some pretty dark moments when there seems like no hope & no answers. But I’m still getting up every day and fighting. Tomorrow is my neuro appt. I have pretty low expectations. Managed to write up a list of symptoms & q’s. Anticipating I need to find a better care team.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I missed the derp the first time! Thank you for reminding us to look closely.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I will be forever grateful. I haven’t bought a guitar in 3 months so I’m overdue. I need an excuse.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I don’t even know what this is and now I feel extreme FOMO
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
I’ve never seen it! Ok I will fix this.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
It looks like a super close up of a refinished guitar to my eyes.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Anyway thanks for sharing. It’s comforting to know that this is kind of the process, shitty as it is.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
This has been going on for years. I finally had a couple of things that were serious enough that a doc recommend a scan, but it took 6 months to get in, and now I can’t even see the real neuro. I’m fucking over this.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah I think that is where I am, without that magic GP so far. The symptoms are all FUCKING OBVIOUS and everything is terrible. Seeing a neurologist on Monday (actually a PA, not an actual neurologist) so I don’t have high hopes. I just want some relief or help or anything.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
reverb.com/item/8847337...
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
At least the guitars I want are not reasonable. I’ve a bunch of sparkle teles and tree of life Martin/Takamines on my list. Note that I 100% do not need these.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Hahah that is amazing. I currently have 17 guitars on my watch list on Reverb but they are all really out of my price range so I’ve managed to control myself. Clearly I need to stop being so reasonable.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Ah ok then it is acceptable to let it go. I am just here to be an enabler. I haven’t bought a new guitar in 3 months.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
What guitar? Because you should always get another one. Should, not could.
Michael Temkin (@temkin.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah I am not a fan but my brother used to religiously eat a whole can every night (as an adult). Never made sense to me.