#fort york

[little-desi-historian]

Fort York, Toronto, Ontario.

[amnesiacprophetphotography]

A few photos from the battle of york anniversary at fort york on the 27th of April.

[thatpicitook]

[unteriors]

Honey Hill Road, Fort Plain, New York.

[clove-pinks]

@victoriansecret has been assisting me in my quest to find traditional fife and drum field music with only ONE fife and ONE drum. I am in love with this recording he found of The Duke of York's March (Short Troop), by the Old Fort Niagara Fifes and Drums [Facebook link]. There is something deeply poignant and stirring in the sound of this minimalist arrangement.

If I heard something like this 200-250 years ago I would IMMEDIATELY take the King’s shilling, they wouldn't even need to tempt me with free ribbons and alcohol! You had me at fife and drum.

[newyorkthegoldenage]

For some reason not given, the Fort Greene Market was giving out free food to all shoppers on January 27, 1949.

Photo: Associated Press

[wikipediapictures]

American oystercatcher

“American oystercatchers and chick on Fort Tilden Beach” - via Wikimedia Commons

[supercalifragipopculturevomit]

Happy 50th Birthday, SNL!

It wasn't until I went down the Bill Hader rabbit hole in 2019 that I realized how much Saturday Night Live shaped the comedy I grew up with, comedy today, and pop culture in general. It's been on for 50 years but the first time I remember hearing about it was in university, through the Lonely Island song "Jizz In My Pants".

I didn't know Wayne's World, Coneheads, and Superstar were movie spin-offs to popular sketches on the show; that it catapulted Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, and Bill Murray to fame; that it's provided us Late Night hosts, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers; or that I have it to thank for Tina Fey and Kristen Wiig who would go on to create and star in some of my favorite female comedies: Mean Girls, 30 Rock, and Bridesmaids.

I don't know how well those 90s spin-offs have aged (probably not well⁠—even Superstar I couldn't get behind with then), but I feel the need to give tribute to the institution that has paved the way for some of the most original and fascinating comedies in recent years: Bill's Barry; Will Forte's MacGruber and The Last Man on Earth; Fred Armisen and Maya Rudolph's Forever; John Mulaney's stand-up specials; Bill, Fred, and Seth's Documentary Now!; Jason Sudeikis' Ted Lasso, and The Lonely Island's Michael Bolton's Big, Sexy Valentine's Day Special — along with all the cool shit they're producing like Palm Springs and I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.

📸 David LaChapelle for New York Magazine (2024)

p.s. so excited for the 50th anniversary show in February!

[courseyoulovemeyoudontknowme]

Scent of a Woman (1992, Martin Brest)

09/08/2024

[thesilicontribesman]

Roman Mithraic Plaque, The Yorkshire Museum, York

[filmap]

In the Cut Jane Campion. 2003

Lighthouse Little Red Lighthouse, Fort Washington Park, Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY 10032, USA See in map

See in imdb

[crying-on-the-six]

2.27.2021. Waiting for the train.

[rabbitcruiser]

Toronto became the capital of Ontario on September 28, 1867. 

[unteriors]

Converse Road, Fort Jackson, New York.

[18thcentury]

A plan of Albany, as it was in the year 1758.

[knightly-knews]

Prithee, halt thy scrolling and lend thine ear to tidings from yon Capitol Hill!!

Many amongst us hath felt the burden of this new reign and are greatly dismayed by our course, whilst our lords doth quarrel over how to lead us astray. In light of this unrest, word hath spread of a movement to reclaim control over our fair realm. Below, I shall speak of their cries and the impact of this gathering.

A comrade, known henceforth as @mdg650hawk7thacct, hath diligently labored to discern the political landscape of our plight. Through his noble efforts, he hath uncovered a path to safeguard the good folk. In this discourse, he doth concentrate on how the outcomes of three forthcoming special elections, herewith in the following 60 days, might restore our realm from the grasping barons who threaten our very existence.

It beareth notice that whilst these elections take place in the New York and Floridian dominions, even if thou art far afield, 'tis wise to share with kin and cousins residing therein. Furthermore, be forewarned that the New York commonwealth hath strict laws governing the election date, thus if thou art a resident, make haste to stay apprised with thy local governance. We, the Knights of Nimrod, shall vigilantly oversee the circumstances as best as our valor permits.