Jack Rayburn
@jjrayburn.bsky.social
Policy politics pizza. Michigan native. DC schlep. Twitter escapee.
Any opinions are mine alone.
Any opinions are mine alone.
# 5️⃣7️⃣. While a touch saccharin, demonstrated impressive historical research and skillful weaving of plot lines to create an imaginative tale.
October 2, 2025 at 9:12 PM
# 5️⃣7️⃣. While a touch saccharin, demonstrated impressive historical research and skillful weaving of plot lines to create an imaginative tale.
# 5️⃣6️⃣. Amidst an albeit historically interesting backdrop, overly sentimental and disjointed.
October 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
# 5️⃣6️⃣. Amidst an albeit historically interesting backdrop, overly sentimental and disjointed.
# 5️⃣5️⃣. Alas, was waiting to savor this final installment and it was not the relish I had hoped for.
October 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
# 5️⃣5️⃣. Alas, was waiting to savor this final installment and it was not the relish I had hoped for.
# 5️⃣1️⃣,5️⃣2️⃣,5️⃣3️⃣,5️⃣4️⃣. A rare re-read of one of my favorite series while on vacation.
October 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
# 5️⃣1️⃣,5️⃣2️⃣,5️⃣3️⃣,5️⃣4️⃣. A rare re-read of one of my favorite series while on vacation.
# 5️⃣0️⃣. A glancing sketch of Florence as a setting and some (mostly) flawed writers who have found respite there.
September 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
# 5️⃣0️⃣. A glancing sketch of Florence as a setting and some (mostly) flawed writers who have found respite there.
# 4️⃣9️⃣. Finally went back and read the inaugural offering from a favorite author - heavy on Michigan vibes and melancholic nostalgia.
September 6, 2025 at 2:14 AM
# 4️⃣9️⃣. Finally went back and read the inaugural offering from a favorite author - heavy on Michigan vibes and melancholic nostalgia.
# 4️⃣8️⃣. This dispatch from Sedaris felt refreshing given how relatable some of his earliest entries are, albeit just as funny as always.
September 6, 2025 at 2:03 AM
# 4️⃣8️⃣. This dispatch from Sedaris felt refreshing given how relatable some of his earliest entries are, albeit just as funny as always.
# 4️⃣7️⃣. Well-rounded piece of nonfiction that does exactly what you want - decent length, optimal balance of detail, contextual depth, and narrative intrigue.
September 6, 2025 at 1:57 AM
# 4️⃣7️⃣. Well-rounded piece of nonfiction that does exactly what you want - decent length, optimal balance of detail, contextual depth, and narrative intrigue.
# 4️⃣6️⃣. Revisited a classic from my youth and - not surprisingly - found more depth, meaning, and clarity of purpose.
September 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
# 4️⃣6️⃣. Revisited a classic from my youth and - not surprisingly - found more depth, meaning, and clarity of purpose.
# 4️⃣5️⃣. A careful, scholarly examination that is heavy on diagnosis but disappointingly light on treatment.
August 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
# 4️⃣5️⃣. A careful, scholarly examination that is heavy on diagnosis but disappointingly light on treatment.
# 4️⃣4️⃣. This humbling read offered timely insights, though sometimes with less than satisfying answers.
August 12, 2025 at 12:10 AM
# 4️⃣4️⃣. This humbling read offered timely insights, though sometimes with less than satisfying answers.
# 4️⃣3️⃣. A rare coming-of-age with depth, heart, and a full cast of ambiguous character.
August 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
# 4️⃣3️⃣. A rare coming-of-age with depth, heart, and a full cast of ambiguous character.
# 4️⃣2️⃣. Not without controversy in its time, a sobering read on how far we have fallen short.
July 29, 2025 at 1:05 AM
# 4️⃣2️⃣. Not without controversy in its time, a sobering read on how far we have fallen short.
# 4️⃣1️⃣. Rare to find such a beautifully spun story from a first-time author.
July 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
# 4️⃣1️⃣. Rare to find such a beautifully spun story from a first-time author.
# 4️⃣0️⃣. A whirlwind look at his post-presidency, remarkably candid at times, with a thoughtful afterword that sparked some serious self-reflection.
July 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
# 4️⃣0️⃣. A whirlwind look at his post-presidency, remarkably candid at times, with a thoughtful afterword that sparked some serious self-reflection.
# 3️⃣9️⃣. If you’ve seen her standup/show, you’ve read this book; it made for a witty musical though.
July 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
# 3️⃣9️⃣. If you’ve seen her standup/show, you’ve read this book; it made for a witty musical though.
# 3️⃣8️⃣. The faintest of through lines - that at times borders on sensory overload - yet in several places rings through to the core of what it means to desire.
July 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
# 3️⃣8️⃣. The faintest of through lines - that at times borders on sensory overload - yet in several places rings through to the core of what it means to desire.
# 3️⃣7️⃣. Poignant story spun through a captivating narrative and exquisite writing. Could not put it down.
June 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
# 3️⃣7️⃣. Poignant story spun through a captivating narrative and exquisite writing. Could not put it down.
# 3️⃣6️⃣. A well-researched piece that was much more satisfying when it was providing analysis (versus the muddled play-by-play of the "courtroom" drama).
June 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
# 3️⃣6️⃣. A well-researched piece that was much more satisfying when it was providing analysis (versus the muddled play-by-play of the "courtroom" drama).
I’m losing track of how many crazy fourth quarter wins the Commanders 🏈 have delivered this season.
January 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I’m losing track of how many crazy fourth quarter wins the Commanders 🏈 have delivered this season.
My major personal growth in 2024 is that I now regularly watch pro football games.
December 22, 2024 at 9:33 PM
My major personal growth in 2024 is that I now regularly watch pro football games.
Hello, darkness, my old friend… 🎶
December 19, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Hello, darkness, my old friend… 🎶