#Vacant Lots

[omegaremix]

Omega Radio for September 25, 2021; #285.

Loss Leader: “Stickman”

Infinity Land: “Harvest Lane”

Off!: “Holier Than Thou”

Cherry Cheeks: “Boxes”

Bummer: “JFK Speedwagon”

Purling Hiss: “City Special”

PUP: “Plea Form A Cat Named Virtue”

Vincas: “I’m Taking You To Hell”

The Vacant Lots: “Confusion”

Hieress: “All Ends”

Fuckemos: “Do You Want To Dance”

Die 116: "Chastity 101”

Cherubs: “Example Maiden Japan / Devil’s Food”

Birds Of Maya: “Please Come In”

Yvette: “Contact High”

Vile Creature: “Paperdoll”

Thirdface: “Villains!”

Spy: “Exceptional American”

Soldiers Of Fortunes: “Nails”

Rid Of Me: “Myself”

Oi Boys: “Sur La Place”

J.R.G.C. “Rainbow”

Glassing: “Burden”

Dining With Dogs: “Killing Machine”

Cherubs: “Lazy Snakes (Skewed)”

Baratro: “Seamless Narrative”

Deluxe garage, noise rock, lo-fi, and screaming volume.

[eopederson]

Waiting for the bulldozer, Fairfax City, 2023.

While only a few multiple hectare tracts of undeveloped land remain in Fairfax City, active infilling along with tear-down rebuild is keeping construction crews busy. This lot with trash is in a neighborhood which once was 1950s era small houses on large lots. Those small houses are being replaced with two or three new houses on what was once a single unit lot. The newly constructed houses are double or more the floor area of the units replaced. This is the last remaining lot awaiting such development on its block.

[ourladyofomega]

A series of Vacant Lots' album and singles covers.

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"MORE LOTS NEEDED FOR UNEMPLOYED," Kitchener Record. May 16, 1934. Page 16. ---- Demand Greater Than Supply This Year; More Will Be Allotted Tomorrow ---- After distributing over 500 garden lots to relief recipients, another appeal was issued today by those in charge of distribution for extra land. Additional gardens are needed in the Wilmot street extension area, around the K-W Hospital and Charon street.

Any land owners who have any suitable vacant lots which they are willing to allow the use of for gardens are requested to telephone 1612.

A much bigger response for gardens has been met this year. An Indication of the extent of the work is given when it is reported that over 600 bags of seed potatoes have been allotted.

The final distribution of relief gardens will take place tomorrow afternoon and Friday. Lots at the Lancaster and Arnold streets area are to be allotted tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock and at Mill and South streets Friday at 2 p.m.

Those desiring gardens are asked to be on hand at the designated hour.

[childofsardior]

☀️ Summertime Vacantion ☀️

Interviewer: Child of Sardior, are you aware that the Koopalings are no longer considered Bowser's children by Nintendo?

CoS: Thanks for asking. Yes, I am aware that in the current canon of the games, the Koopalings are not considered kids of the Koopa King anymore, but his loyal minions instead. I am aware this change was made around the time of Super Mario Sunshine, along the debut of Bowser Jr., more than 20 years ago. And No, I don't give s**t about it.

(Ofc, I'm talking about my personal Headcanon :P I love the current canon Koopalings and their personality, and I love them in any type of hc, be they Bowser's kids or not x3)

WELCOME TO MY KOOPA-FAMILY-HYPERFIXATION ERA!

[daguerreotyping]

Absolutely stunning post-mortem daguerreotype of a young man with killer cheekbones and haunting eyes, c. 1850

[archiveofaffinities]

Billboards occupy the vacant lots along Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, 1928

[rumeko]

surely

咲く

[newyorkthegoldenage]

Kids playing in a vacant lot, 1950.

Photo: Dennis Johnson Flickr

[omegaremix]

Omega Radio for August 2, 2021: #277.

Jefre Cantu-Ledesma: “Joy”

Tonstartssbandht: “Sorcerer”

Paint: “Why Not, Tick Tock?”

Weyes Blood: “Used To Be”

Cate Le Bon: “Sad Nudes”

Marissa Nadler: “Rosary”

Connan Mockasin: “B’nd”

Mike Wexler: “Glyph”

Kurt Vile: “My Sympathy”

Jess Williamson: “Wind On Tin”

Puro Instinct: “Vapor Girls”

Iceage: “Drink Rain”

Lilacs & Champagne: “Shower Scene”

Best Coast: “Why I Cry”

Drugdealer: “Fools”

The Alps: “Labyrinths”

No Joy: “Rude Films”

The Fresh & Onlys: “Animal Of One”

Quilt / Quilt: “A Mirror” + “Own Ways”

Pill: “Sin Compromiso”

Viet Cong / Preoccupations: “Unconscious Melody”

Happy Jawbone Family: “D-R-E-A-M-I-N’“

Allah-Las: “In The Air”

Young Prisms: "Gone To Clear Lake” + “Fourtwenty Friendly”

Vacant Lots: “Cadillac”

Viva L’Amercan Death Ray Music: “Recovery”

Dungen: “Haxan”

Soldiers Of Fortune: “Cinnamon Man”

Purling Hiss: “Been Teased”

Black Moth Super Rainbow: “Feel The Drip”

The Soft Pack: “Bobby Brown”

CMON: “Celluloid”

Huerco S.: “Prinzif”

Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith: “Lagoon”

Arp: “Black Plum”

Suicideyear: “When You Sleep”

Ashrae Fax: “CHKN”

Tamaryn: “Sugarfix”

Nite Jewel: “It Goes Through Your Head”

Lace Curtain: “I Can’t Wait”

Part Time: “Living In Pretend (My Girl Imagination)”

Washed Out: “Lately”

Oneotrix Point Never: “Explain”

Bonus Omega; Brooklyn label tribute.

[robertpallesen]

Street Scene, Portland, OR © Robert Pallesen

[bobcatmoran]

I didn’t make anything for Barricade Day this year, but I did go to Hugo, Minnesota, which is named after exactly who you think it is, and said “hi” to a certain neighborhood.

[lucydoodlessometimes]

anyway. you guys wanna hear about my harbinger traveler au

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

"SCOUTS BEGIN GARDENING," Toronto World. May 16, 1918. Page 2. --- Earlscourt Patrol Will Cultivate Lot at St. Chad's Church. ---- Earlscourt Boy Scouts, under Scoutmaster Bertram Lindo; have begun work on the land adjoining St. Chad's Church, North Dufferin street. This vacant space has been cut up into lots, and the boys, under their officers, are being trained to cultivate each lot for the production of garden truck. Rev. Harold Snartt, the rector, takes quite an active interest in the boys' work, for which prizes will be awarded at the close of the season.

[polliwoggers]

would you believe I sat down five days ago intending to iron out gijinka designs. and then these horrible cats appeared on my screen instead. truly deplorable behavior if you ask me

more info on these cats and their world below the cut. FYI its kind of long

Nightstar - longtime leader of DreamClan, known for his grim efficiency and penchant to orchestrate complex plans well in advance. Also, very full of himself. Has been leader for as long as anyone can remember, but is not open with the Clan about how many lives he has remaining. Does not speak to anyone of his communication with StarClan; not even his deputy or the medicine cats.

Nightmask - deputy of DreamClan and son of Nightstar, for whom he is named. It is just as confusing as it sounds, and neither the Clan at large nor Nightmask himself are all too fond of Nightstar's vain naming decisions. Nightmask is fully confident in his ability to lead the Clan when his time comes, but something about his father having funnelled him into this leadership role from kithood makes him... nervous. Not that he'd show it, of course. That would be weakness. He is a fast and nimble fighter.

Tansyclaw - technically the primary medicine cat of DreamClan, but rarely partakes in healing. Has a vast knowledge of herbs and poisons. Only took on the medicine cat position for the political power it would net for him and his suspiciously close friend, Singlesky.

Acornshine - functional medicine cat of DreamClan, only recently granted her full name as she ascended to full medicine cat status. Although less experienced than her past mentor, Tansyclaw, matters of medicine and communing with StarClan often fall upon her. Looks forward to Ripplepaw’s visits to chat with her in the medicine den.

Darkslash - senior warrior of DreamClan. Blind in one eye from a past battle, with the scar still visible. Came out of retirement to mentor the also visually-impaired Gooeypaw. A bit of a grouch.

Dandytail - warrior of DreamClan, and largest cat in the Clan. his heft and strength grant him the advantage in most every fight, but he has the tendency to get greedy for glory in the heat of battle. This often leads him to attempt and fumble fancy maneuvers that ultimately cost him the win. Not much for hunting, as he struggles to move quietly. Has a big heart, and still acts like a kit in some ways.

Singlesky - warrior of DreamClan, and a gifted speaker. She is excellent at hunting, and will sometimes collect trophies of her more interesting or well-preserved kills. Has a great appreciation for flowers. Her every suggestion is parroted by Tansyclaw at Clan meetings.

Waddlesplash - warrior of DreamClan. Fairly mild-mannered. Dislikes Dandytail. Looks up to Nightmask, who was their mentor before Waddlesplash was promoted to warrior status.

Puffypaw - Apprentice of Nightstar, but is rarely trained by him. instead, Nightmask or another warrior usually fills in for his training. if Nightstar had no intention of training him, why did he choose to make Puffypaw his apprentice in the first place? Nightstar has high expectations for the young cat, it would seem…

Gooeypaw - Apprentice of Darkslash. Is named for his eye condition, which makes his eyes appear constantly goopy and clouds his vision. His poor eyesight makes him more than a little clumsy, and often has to invent new ways of doing tasks other cats would find a breeze. Gets along splendidly with Puffypaw.

Bandedpaw - Apprentice of Dandytail, and first to find Puffypaw all alone in the woods on a windy newleaf day. Together with Gooeypaw, Bandedpaw forms the main triad of Puffypaw's friends in DreamClan. His mentor, Dandytail, is less than enthused that his apprentice is associating with someone he still sees as an outsider, smelling of the twolegplace…

Ripplepaw - Apprentice of Singlesky, and best friends with Acornshine. Conveniently, since Singlesky is always in the medicine den to converse with Tansyclaw, Rippleclaw gets to see her friend quite often! She's extremely proud of Acornshine's promotion to full medicine cat, and hopes that she will earn her full name soon, too! So long as she follows everything her mentor says, she’s sure to become a warrior in only a few moons! Has a small crush on Puffypaw.

Applewhisp - elder of DreamClan, and oldest cat in the Clan. Doesn't do much these days but laze around and huff irritatedly at younger cats who linger too long near the elders' den. Likes to tell stories, but isn’t very good at it. A bit of a pushover.

Harvest Heart - a mysterious, unpredictable cat who claims to have been cast out of the Clans thousands of moons ago -- but it would be impossible for any cat to live that long, wouldn't it? During his travels, he acquired followers from all walks of life. As it stands, he and his small following pose little threat to DreamClan, but it’s always best to stay alert.

Zap of a Passing Storm - the first of Harvest Heart's followers, hailing from a faraway tribe that she refuses to speak about. A fast and vicious fighter, she is easily the most loyal to Harvest Heart's cause -- whenever he can remember what it is, anyway. She often requests to be referred to only by her full name, as anything less than that would be an insult to her honor. No cats respect this. Poor thing.

Francisca - the second of Harvest Heart's followers, having come from the kittypet life in a distant twoleg nest. After her housefolk died, she was turned out onto the cold, unfamiliar streets of the twolegplace. She would surely have frozen to death, were it not for Harvest Heart's charity in her time of need. She travels with him now, as she has nowhere else to go. She has become close with Flamebounce.

Flamebounce - the third of Harvest Heart's followers, originating from the Clans themselves. After a wildfire ravaged her home territory, she was left with nowhere to go, and no idea if any of her Clanmates survived. She struggled to breathe through her smoke-sickness, and would have died if Harvest Heart had not stepped in to help. She greatly misses her old Clan, and often wonders if anyone else managed to escape the fire -- but, even if she were able go back to her old life, she could never leave Francisca behind.

Mags - A wandering loner who sometimes crosses paths with DreamClan. Suspiciously friendly to the Clan cats. Knows a lot about twolegs. Stays very far from Harvest Heart’s rogue group at all costs.

Mars - Never that far behind Mags. thinks it’s hilarious to leave ominous objects for Clan cats to find and catastrophize into some world-ending prophecy. Aside from this odd behavior, he seems totally disinterested in Clan life.

Ms. Susie - beloved kittypet of the CEO of Haltmann Works Land Development Company. Doesn't see why those savage forest cats would mind losing their tacky bushes and trees if it means they could live in the glorious abundance of the twolegplace; or, more likely, she just doesn't care what they think. Often sneaks into Clan territory to meet with cats unknown. Aware of Puffypaw's existence, and could potentially use that knowledge as blackmail material against certain cats in high positions…

Fluffy - a friendly, fluffy kittypet whom Puffypaw likes to chat with to see how things in the twolegplace are going. Often asks if Puffypaw would like to live with him and his housefolk. Puffypaw is hesitant to officially accept or decline the offer, but he's happy to share Fluffy's food when he offers it!

[childofsardior]

Even bartenders need a break!

Happy Iggy's Day!

A sequel of my Mixology King post! Let our improvised bartender relax for a bit with a cool glass of Koopa Kola!

And yeah I'm drawing from an old tablet right now soooo sketchy drawings for a while. Enjoy ;3