Chris Foreman
@4maninforms.bsky.social
Investigator/writer researching rescues and altruism. Former newspaper reporter in PA & OH. Poll worker. Open-records and voting-rights advocate.
I'm one of those weirdos who, in my early 20s, watched them 25 years ago.
Whatever value was left disintegrated in the last decade.
Whatever value was left disintegrated in the last decade.
Somehow, every week, I forget that Sunday morning is when lying, disingenuous politicians go on TV news shows to be interviewed by ill-prepared, journalists who don't ever hold anyone's feet to the fire.
And then I wake up and it's clips galore.
Why is this a thing?
And then I wake up and it's clips galore.
Why is this a thing?
December 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
I'm one of those weirdos who, in my early 20s, watched them 25 years ago.
Whatever value was left disintegrated in the last decade.
Whatever value was left disintegrated in the last decade.
Well, the 8-year-old's current go-to song during showers is "Thunderstruck."
He's also been infatuated with "Peaches" and Green Jellÿ's "Three Little Pigs" in recent weeks.
#RaiseEmWell
He's also been infatuated with "Peaches" and Green Jellÿ's "Three Little Pigs" in recent weeks.
#RaiseEmWell
November 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Well, the 8-year-old's current go-to song during showers is "Thunderstruck."
He's also been infatuated with "Peaches" and Green Jellÿ's "Three Little Pigs" in recent weeks.
#RaiseEmWell
He's also been infatuated with "Peaches" and Green Jellÿ's "Three Little Pigs" in recent weeks.
#RaiseEmWell
Meh.
As someone again commuting to work Downtown by bus, it's already a pain in the ass to for drivers cross the rivers many days.
It *is* a great vibe when a bridge is closed for games or events, but I'm fine with the way it is now.
www.publicsource.org/roberto-clem...
As someone again commuting to work Downtown by bus, it's already a pain in the ass to for drivers cross the rivers many days.
It *is* a great vibe when a bridge is closed for games or events, but I'm fine with the way it is now.
www.publicsource.org/roberto-clem...
The Roberto Clemente Bridge should become a linear park
The Pittsburgh bridge’s real power comes out when it’s closed to automotive traffic. So why not make that permanent and create a new attraction, like Dallas and New York have done?
www.publicsource.org
November 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Meh.
As someone again commuting to work Downtown by bus, it's already a pain in the ass to for drivers cross the rivers many days.
It *is* a great vibe when a bridge is closed for games or events, but I'm fine with the way it is now.
www.publicsource.org/roberto-clem...
As someone again commuting to work Downtown by bus, it's already a pain in the ass to for drivers cross the rivers many days.
It *is* a great vibe when a bridge is closed for games or events, but I'm fine with the way it is now.
www.publicsource.org/roberto-clem...
“Despite the honour of this medal, our experience also revealed serious gaps in our municipal and provincial systems that left our family unprotected before, during and after a violent dog attack,” Trisha Munroe said.
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
‘I just started punching it in the head’: Halifax 13-year-old, mom awarded Carnegie medal for heroism during dog attack
Windsor Junction family uses the spotlight to call for change in Nova Scotia’s response to dog attacks
www.saltwire.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:44 AM
“Despite the honour of this medal, our experience also revealed serious gaps in our municipal and provincial systems that left our family unprotected before, during and after a violent dog attack,” Trisha Munroe said.
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...
Starting in the pandemic, we shifted almost all of our grocery shopping to Target. On average, we spent $800/mo. for five years. Probably had a "RedCard" for a decade.
Stopped shopping there in February.
Last week, Target deemed my RedCard inactive.
They're absolutely flailing.
#Bye
Stopped shopping there in February.
Last week, Target deemed my RedCard inactive.
They're absolutely flailing.
#Bye
It's pretty wild seeing real-world consequences for when a company, through its actions, pisses off a sizeable customer base.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/19/b...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/19/b...
Target may have hit rock bottom | CNN Business
Target’s problems are intensifying.
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Starting in the pandemic, we shifted almost all of our grocery shopping to Target. On average, we spent $800/mo. for five years. Probably had a "RedCard" for a decade.
Stopped shopping there in February.
Last week, Target deemed my RedCard inactive.
They're absolutely flailing.
#Bye
Stopped shopping there in February.
Last week, Target deemed my RedCard inactive.
They're absolutely flailing.
#Bye
The Dream of Finishing One’s To-Do List | “Retirement Plan” | The New Yorker
YouTube video by The New Yorker
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
What a wonderful tribute.
Give Kyle's story a watch, then read her family's summary: www.legacy.com/us/obituarie...
Give Kyle's story a watch, then read her family's summary: www.legacy.com/us/obituarie...
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What a wonderful tribute.
Give Kyle's story a watch, then read her family's summary: www.legacy.com/us/obituarie...
Give Kyle's story a watch, then read her family's summary: www.legacy.com/us/obituarie...
When I was growing up, I was well aware that actress Theresa Saldana advocated for anti-stalking laws.
What I didn't know was that she publicly embraced the hero who saved her from her stalker.
For our newsletter, I wrote about the day their lives intersected.
www.carnegiehero.org/1982-salesma...
What I didn't know was that she publicly embraced the hero who saved her from her stalker.
For our newsletter, I wrote about the day their lives intersected.
www.carnegiehero.org/1982-salesma...
Impulse 83: Board Notes
Hero Fund Chair Thomas L. Wentling Jr., right, unfurls a resolution for Hero Fund President Eric P. Zahren, left, to celebrate his ...
www.carnegiehero.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
When I was growing up, I was well aware that actress Theresa Saldana advocated for anti-stalking laws.
What I didn't know was that she publicly embraced the hero who saved her from her stalker.
For our newsletter, I wrote about the day their lives intersected.
www.carnegiehero.org/1982-salesma...
What I didn't know was that she publicly embraced the hero who saved her from her stalker.
For our newsletter, I wrote about the day their lives intersected.
www.carnegiehero.org/1982-salesma...
One hour to go. Busy day in Avalon, Pa. (Allegheny County).
This poll worker is trying to avoid eating (more) leftover Halloween candy from a fellow worker.
#ElectionDay
This poll worker is trying to avoid eating (more) leftover Halloween candy from a fellow worker.
#ElectionDay
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM
One hour to go. Busy day in Avalon, Pa. (Allegheny County).
This poll worker is trying to avoid eating (more) leftover Halloween candy from a fellow worker.
#ElectionDay
This poll worker is trying to avoid eating (more) leftover Halloween candy from a fellow worker.
#ElectionDay
"where's the manhunt for our reason
the future rests in hands of fools"
Another great song by Jesse.
youtu.be/idfY5Md6wkg?...
the future rests in hands of fools"
Another great song by Jesse.
youtu.be/idfY5Md6wkg?...
November 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
"where's the manhunt for our reason
the future rests in hands of fools"
Another great song by Jesse.
youtu.be/idfY5Md6wkg?...
the future rests in hands of fools"
Another great song by Jesse.
youtu.be/idfY5Md6wkg?...
Damn. I wanted Max to tell Schneider to sit his ass down and let him take Ohtani on.
November 2, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Damn. I wanted Max to tell Schneider to sit his ass down and let him take Ohtani on.
Reposted by Chris Foreman
Reading a grad student's oral history project and this is the opening line. Kinda brilliant lol
October 31, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Reading a grad student's oral history project and this is the opening line. Kinda brilliant lol
This has been frustrating for the community, but at least it's a fresh start.
Doesn't help that the owners involved in the development rights sold the team four years ago & Fenway Sports Group ignores the 'Burgh. Local politicos should have applied more pressure.
triblive.com/local/pengui...
Doesn't help that the owners involved in the development rights sold the team four years ago & Fenway Sports Group ignores the 'Burgh. Local politicos should have applied more pressure.
triblive.com/local/pengui...
'We've been shortchanged': Hill District group blasts Penguins after team loses development rights to old Civic Arena site
After nearly two decades sitting on exclusive rights to develop the Lower Hill District site that once housed the Civic Arena, the Pittsburgh Penguins have lost their stake, drawing derision for takin...
triblive.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:49 PM
This has been frustrating for the community, but at least it's a fresh start.
Doesn't help that the owners involved in the development rights sold the team four years ago & Fenway Sports Group ignores the 'Burgh. Local politicos should have applied more pressure.
triblive.com/local/pengui...
Doesn't help that the owners involved in the development rights sold the team four years ago & Fenway Sports Group ignores the 'Burgh. Local politicos should have applied more pressure.
triblive.com/local/pengui...
I love it. Jags has endured so long that I gave up my grudges against him for the way his Pens career ended *and* the fake out when we thought he was coming back.
Just a totally unique dude and physical freak.
Now, just waive the HOF waiting period and induct him.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Just a totally unique dude and physical freak.
Now, just waive the HOF waiting period and induct him.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Jaromir Jagr, 53, plays pro game in Czechia, pushing back Hall of Fame candidacy another year
The earliest that Jágr will now be eligible to clear the Hall of Fame's three-year waiting period for induction is 2029.
www.nytimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I love it. Jags has endured so long that I gave up my grudges against him for the way his Pens career ended *and* the fake out when we thought he was coming back.
Just a totally unique dude and physical freak.
Now, just waive the HOF waiting period and induct him.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
Just a totally unique dude and physical freak.
Now, just waive the HOF waiting period and induct him.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/672...
I binged this podcast. It's really well-done and is a bit different from the standard sports-story series, especially from ESPN.
The series did an excellent job of telling the full life of a man, Martin Manley, you've almost certainly never known about.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR5L...
The series did an excellent job of telling the full life of a man, Martin Manley, you've almost certainly never known about.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR5L...
Trailer | Chasing Basketball Heaven | 30 for 30 Podcasts
YouTube video by ESPN
www.youtube.com
October 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I binged this podcast. It's really well-done and is a bit different from the standard sports-story series, especially from ESPN.
The series did an excellent job of telling the full life of a man, Martin Manley, you've almost certainly never known about.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR5L...
The series did an excellent job of telling the full life of a man, Martin Manley, you've almost certainly never known about.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR5L...
Damn! Great cover.
James Hetfield's Emotional Performance of "Baby Hold On" in Tribute to Eddie Money
YouTube video by AXS TV
www.youtube.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Damn! Great cover.
A criminal case against the former police chief in Marion, Kan., who pushed for the raid is going to trial.
www.ksn.com/news/state-r...
www.ksn.com/news/state-r...
October 16, 2025 at 11:10 PM
A criminal case against the former police chief in Marion, Kan., who pushed for the raid is going to trial.
www.ksn.com/news/state-r...
www.ksn.com/news/state-r...
I'm enjoying the "Question Everything" podcast by @brihreed.bsky.social. This episode - the first of two about the raid on the Marion County Record in Kansas - is enlightening and enraging. Big credit to editor-publisher Eric Meyer for fighting back.
www.kcrw.com/shows/questi...
www.kcrw.com/shows/questi...
26. Who's Behind the Raids? A Mystery in Marion… | KCRW
On a Friday morning in rural Kansas, the publisher of a tiny local newspaper hears a knock at the door. It’s the police—with a search warrant. Within minutes, they’re inside his home, seizing his…
www.kcrw.com
October 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I'm enjoying the "Question Everything" podcast by @brihreed.bsky.social. This episode - the first of two about the raid on the Marion County Record in Kansas - is enlightening and enraging. Big credit to editor-publisher Eric Meyer for fighting back.
www.kcrw.com/shows/questi...
www.kcrw.com/shows/questi...
Doing the Penguins 6.6K Run & Family Walk w/ my boys. (One is excited after enjoying the Kids Marathon last spring, but he's bummed about waking early on Sunday!)
I used to do the Beard-A-Thon fundraiser, but, uh, we don't see the playoffs in this parts anymore. mariolemieux.org/registration...
I used to do the Beard-A-Thon fundraiser, but, uh, we don't see the playoffs in this parts anymore. mariolemieux.org/registration...
Penguins 6.6K Run and Family Walk Presented by Highmark Raises Over $1.5 Million in 10 Years - Mario Lemieux Foundation
Over 4,000 Pens fans participated virtually or in-person at PPG Paints Arena in the 10th anniversary of the Pittsburgh Penguins...Read More
mariolemieux.org
October 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Doing the Penguins 6.6K Run & Family Walk w/ my boys. (One is excited after enjoying the Kids Marathon last spring, but he's bummed about waking early on Sunday!)
I used to do the Beard-A-Thon fundraiser, but, uh, we don't see the playoffs in this parts anymore. mariolemieux.org/registration...
I used to do the Beard-A-Thon fundraiser, but, uh, we don't see the playoffs in this parts anymore. mariolemieux.org/registration...
Reposted by Chris Foreman
This Goodreads review of "Prescription for Pain" contains some of the loveliest things I've ever read about me and my work. I'm floored. 🥹🥹
September 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
This Goodreads review of "Prescription for Pain" contains some of the loveliest things I've ever read about me and my work. I'm floored. 🥹🥹
Have You Ever Seen The Rain - John Fogerty and Jesse Welles
YouTube video by Jesse Welles
www.youtube.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Reason #42,387 why kids rule:
Me: "After The Beatles broke up, Paul started a band that included his wife. It was called Wings."
8-year-old: "Did they sing about food?"
Kid's got Wing Stop on the brain.
Me: "After The Beatles broke up, Paul started a band that included his wife. It was called Wings."
8-year-old: "Did they sing about food?"
Kid's got Wing Stop on the brain.
September 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Reason #42,387 why kids rule:
Me: "After The Beatles broke up, Paul started a band that included his wife. It was called Wings."
8-year-old: "Did they sing about food?"
Kid's got Wing Stop on the brain.
Me: "After The Beatles broke up, Paul started a band that included his wife. It was called Wings."
8-year-old: "Did they sing about food?"
Kid's got Wing Stop on the brain.
This is a beautiful - and sad - profile about Robert Munsch.
*Gift link
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
*Gift link
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
www.nytimes.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:14 AM
This is a beautiful - and sad - profile about Robert Munsch.
*Gift link
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
*Gift link
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...
Reposted by Chris Foreman
Them: “Cities are all rotting hellscapes!”
Cities:
Cities:
August 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Them: “Cities are all rotting hellscapes!”
Cities:
Cities: