L.A.Spates
@laspates.bsky.social
Freelance journo: written & radio. IRE-awarded book and NPR-syndicated podcast via CaliforniaHumanities, SRJC, UMD. Newshound, bookworm, knitter, mama, spaniel-lover, former Terps/Ravens cheerleader. North Bay life; Long Island energy.
When I was in high school, an older cousin brought her boyfriend to T-giving. Boyfriend played collegiate soccer and was recovering from a knee injury. Cousin’s dad asked for an update, after which my cousin’s grandfather said — loud enough for all to hear:
“Well, how’s that affect the sex?”
“Well, how’s that affect the sex?”
November 25, 2025 at 4:21 AM
When I was in high school, an older cousin brought her boyfriend to T-giving. Boyfriend played collegiate soccer and was recovering from a knee injury. Cousin’s dad asked for an update, after which my cousin’s grandfather said — loud enough for all to hear:
“Well, how’s that affect the sex?”
“Well, how’s that affect the sex?”
Always with the eating! It’s exhausting.
November 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Always with the eating! It’s exhausting.
The Purdue Exponent printed IU’s paper and delivered copies overnight in time for homecoming weekend after IU admin strangled the Daily Student. I don’t see Purdue here, but check them out online!
November 19, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The Purdue Exponent printed IU’s paper and delivered copies overnight in time for homecoming weekend after IU admin strangled the Daily Student. I don’t see Purdue here, but check them out online!
New fan here. Obsessed!! Thanks for the SNL tip!
November 16, 2025 at 5:31 AM
New fan here. Obsessed!! Thanks for the SNL tip!
I’ll offer my help too! 👋🏻
November 13, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I’ll offer my help too! 👋🏻
I have tix to see it when it rolls through my town in December!
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 AM
I have tix to see it when it rolls through my town in December!
Wait…can we just…I mean…I know this isn’t “the story” here and yet it feels like we’ve buried the (a?) lead?!??
I MUST KNOW HOW THIS DOG PARK CONVERSATION WENT.
I MUST KNOW HOW THIS DOG PARK CONVERSATION WENT.
November 12, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Wait…can we just…I mean…I know this isn’t “the story” here and yet it feels like we’ve buried the (a?) lead?!??
I MUST KNOW HOW THIS DOG PARK CONVERSATION WENT.
I MUST KNOW HOW THIS DOG PARK CONVERSATION WENT.
Or Long Island, and named after LA.
Miracle Mile in Manhassett, a tony hamlet on the north shore, has had luxury retail since the 50s. It’s now “Americana Manhasset,” but I don’t know anyone who doesn’t say Miracle Mile. His old NY brain definitely confused Michigan with Long Island. 🙄
Miracle Mile in Manhassett, a tony hamlet on the north shore, has had luxury retail since the 50s. It’s now “Americana Manhasset,” but I don’t know anyone who doesn’t say Miracle Mile. His old NY brain definitely confused Michigan with Long Island. 🙄
November 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Or Long Island, and named after LA.
Miracle Mile in Manhassett, a tony hamlet on the north shore, has had luxury retail since the 50s. It’s now “Americana Manhasset,” but I don’t know anyone who doesn’t say Miracle Mile. His old NY brain definitely confused Michigan with Long Island. 🙄
Miracle Mile in Manhassett, a tony hamlet on the north shore, has had luxury retail since the 50s. It’s now “Americana Manhasset,” but I don’t know anyone who doesn’t say Miracle Mile. His old NY brain definitely confused Michigan with Long Island. 🙄
Check it out. Five current/former NFL players are now nurses!
“With nursing and football, ‘you can’t be timid.’”
“With nursing and football, ‘you can’t be timid.’”
The N.F.L. Players Trading Their Helmets for Scrubs
www.nytimes.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Check it out. Five current/former NFL players are now nurses!
“With nursing and football, ‘you can’t be timid.’”
“With nursing and football, ‘you can’t be timid.’”
I was just in DC and the conference center floors weren’t numbered but named: Constitution, Declaration and Independence. Rooms were named after DC neighborhoods.
I just need room 212 dammit!!!!
I just need room 212 dammit!!!!
October 24, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I was just in DC and the conference center floors weren’t numbered but named: Constitution, Declaration and Independence. Rooms were named after DC neighborhoods.
I just need room 212 dammit!!!!
I just need room 212 dammit!!!!