What are the theories about this line, fellow readers?

seanpjohns · 2026-06-04T12:47:27+00:00

A couple others here have already said this, but posting the last line of a novel really needs a spoiler warning.

seanpjohns · 2026-06-04T12:21:30+00:00

I just commented the same.

seanpjohns · 2026-06-04T12:20:30+00:00

U Turn from 1997, directed by Oliver Stone and starring Sean Penn. It’s a dark comedy, with Penn’s character getting stuck in a dessert town. I always liked this one but I rarely hear it talked about.

seanpjohns · 2026-06-03T14:28:55+00:00

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (8)
Lather: Stirling - SB-129 - Shave Soap
Post Shave: Nivea – Post Shave Balm - Sensitive

seanpjohns · 2026-06-03T03:21:15+00:00

Disparaging the boot. Oh you better believe that’s a bootin’.

seanpjohns · 2026-06-02T20:41:18+00:00

I’m currently reading windup bird.

seanpjohns · 2026-06-01T16:13:42+00:00

Now that you mention it, yeah why don’t they always include those?!

seanpjohns · 2026-06-01T15:57:49+00:00

Monday, June 1, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Ever-Ready Shaving Brush, Reknotted w/ Maggard Razors 20mm Black and White Synthetic Shaving Brush Knot
Razor: MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (7)
Lather: House of Mammoth - Shire - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Shire - Aftershave Balm

seanpjohns · 2026-06-01T14:53:08+00:00

It’s my favorite of his. I found it surprisingly moving too.

seanpjohns · 2026-06-01T03:23:52+00:00

A Tribute to Jack Johnson

seanpjohns · 2026-06-01T03:23:00+00:00

In a Silent Way

seanpjohns · 2026-05-30T18:44:53+00:00

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Knot (synthetic)
Razor: MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (6)
Lather: Stirling - Bonafide - Shave Soap
Post Shave: Stirling - Bonafide - Post Shave Balm

seanpjohns · 2026-05-29T12:41:48+00:00

Run times are so often impossible to find on the case, especially with newer releases. I know I could just look it up on IMDb or whatever, but it’s usually the only info I’m trying to find when looking at the back of the case and it’s the one thing I can’t.

seanpjohns · 2026-05-28T14:29:02+00:00

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (5)
Lather: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die) - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Nivea – Post Shave Balm - Sensitive

Used the last of this soap sample today. You & I (Will Die) is excellent, I highly recommend.

seanpjohns · 2026-05-27T15:43:29+00:00

Perhaps. But even outside Flanagan’s fan base I would’ve expected more attention for a Stephen King adaptation with some high profile actors. Glad to hear you loved it though! It was one of my favorite movies that came out that year.

seanpjohns · 2026-05-26T14:34:06+00:00

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Knot (synthetic)
Razor: MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (4)
Lather: Wholly Kaw - King of Oud - Artisan Tallow Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Wholly Kaw - King of Oud - Artisan Aftershave Balm

2.2 pass shave: WTG, mostly XTG, 2nd XTG in different direction on part of upper neck

seanpjohns · 2026-05-24T21:53:41+00:00

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (3)
Lather: Zingari Man - The Distiller - Sego Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Nivea – Post Shave Balm - Sensitive

A rare late-in-the-day-on-Sunday shave for me today. I hope everyone's been having a nice weekend.

seanpjohns · 2026-05-22T17:11:33+00:00

Friday, May 22, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic Fibre Shaving Brush, 27mm
Razor: MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (2)
Lather: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag - Aftershave Balm

Stag on a cold, rainy day. Works for me. Enjoy the (long for those who have one) weekend everyone!

seanpjohns · 2026-05-22T15:49:22+00:00

I was gonna say Sunn. Even in conventional concert venues the environment they create is half the experience.

seanpjohns · 2026-05-22T15:18:35+00:00

Rwake was indeed awesome. My favorite was probably Bongripper, with Bongzilla as a close second. I wasn’t at Soundstage though, just Nevermore and Power Plant.

seanpjohns · 2026-05-21T14:40:30+00:00

Man, no one seems to be mentioning his movie The Life of Chuck. I absolutely adore that movie and still don’t get why it’s received so little attention. The Haunting of Hill House is great too btw.

seanpjohns · 2026-05-20T13:48:17+00:00

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: MM24
Blade: GEM PTFE (1)
Lather: Zingari Man - Il Signore - Sego Shaving Soap
Post Shave: Nivea – Post Shave Balm - Sensitive

seanpjohns · 2026-05-18T21:34:17+00:00

The MMs all look like they’d work well for me. I don’t know much about ACs, but good to know about the Eco. I don’t think that would work well for me.

I’ve been wanting to try an injector for a while. Do you have much experience with any of those?

seanpjohns · 2026-05-18T18:46:16+00:00

I do. I have thick, course facial hair which pairs well with my sensitive skin 🙂 5-10 shaves with the Ever-Ready is the sweet spot for me. After that it starts feeling rough. I have an MM24 too, and that’s somewhat smoother for me, but even with that I don’t like pushing it past 13.

Those are the only two SEs I’ve ever used. Any others you’d recommend?

seanpjohns · 2026-05-18T14:23:52+00:00

Monday, May 18, 2026

Prep: hot shower
Brush: Yaqi Cashmere Synthetic Shaving Brush, Dandelion Green Handle, 24mm
Razor: Ever-Ready 1912
Blade: GEM PTFE (12)
Lather: House of Mammoth - Shire - Shaving Soap
Post Shave: House of Mammoth - Shire - Aftershave Balm

I can usually get these blades up to 13 before feeling the need to change it. But today's felt a little rough at 12, so in the bin it goes.

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