Ratchet Professor

10/14/2025

D’Angelo, a legendary R&B singer who helped pioneer neo-soul, has died. He was 51.

His family wrote in a statement: “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life…After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D’Angelo, has been called home, departing this life today, October 14th, 2025. We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time but invite you all join us in mourning his passing while also celebrating the gift of song that he has left for the world.”

https://variety.com/2025/music/news/dangelo-dead-neo-soul-pioneer-untitled-voodoo-1236552500/

10/14/2025

Join us for an evening of conversation and tomfoolery with Nick Offerman. He discusses coming up in the ‘90s as an actor and carpenter for theaters like Steppenwolf and the Goodman, his journey to iconic roles like Ron Swanson and Bill from "The Last of Us," and his newest work "Little Woodchucks," an illustrated woodworking guide with projects for the whole family.

11/04/2024

11/04/2024

Bourbon street | French quarter for Mardi Gras, circa February 2024.

11/04/2024

Bourbon street | French quarter for Mardi Gras, circa February 2024.

03/01/2024

Taking the ferry back to the Riverwalk.

02/06/2024

12/28/2023

REST IN PEACE MY GUY.

His endurance-based works drew attention to overlooked nuances, from systemic inequities imposed on Black Americans to absurd social rituals.

11/02/2023

I think this where this app got its name from! 😝

Part two vintage photography haul. I love referencing vintage Kodak books for inspiration. This might be the second or third in my collection. I also scored a Kodak instamatic x-30 as well as the pocket camera. The last of which reminds me of old school spy movies where they cut out the innards of a book soo they can hide the camera inside.

11/02/2023

Happy Birthday to November’s very own! .pepper
It’s Scorpio season! Shot snapped soo long ago that I Still can’t remember where this was taken.