Matt Wells
@mattwells.com
dad, spouse, sacred harp singer he/him. St Paul MN
Special thanks today to @edsbs.bsky.social for reminding me to listen to more Patrice Rushen
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Special thanks today to @edsbs.bsky.social for reminding me to listen to more Patrice Rushen
The state of Minnesota civil servant I called with a personal issue today answered on the third ring, had a clear and concise explanation for my problem, recommended a simple course of action, and informed me that if it didn’t work to call back next week to escalate. She was empathetic and funny.
November 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The state of Minnesota civil servant I called with a personal issue today answered on the third ring, had a clear and concise explanation for my problem, recommended a simple course of action, and informed me that if it didn’t work to call back next week to escalate. She was empathetic and funny.
Producer at PTI who writes Wilbon’s opening and Tony’s response has an easy weekend
A man was found with two heavily sedated orange-fronted parakeets in his underwear as he crossed the border from Mexico in October, U.S. prosecutors said. He was indicted on a federal smuggling charge on Friday.
Man Who Stuffed Parakeets in His Pants Faces Smuggling Charge
The man was found with the heavily sedated birds in his underwear as he crossed the border from Mexico in late October, federal prosecutors said.
nyti.ms
November 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Producer at PTI who writes Wilbon’s opening and Tony’s response has an easy weekend
The great thing about the ESPN+ multiview is there’s always action…
November 6, 2025 at 3:19 AM
The great thing about the ESPN+ multiview is there’s always action…
Pretty sure this is a higher definition of the Nordiques and Whalers than when I saw either of them play the Crusaders at smoke filled Cleveland Arena when I was a little kid.
October 24, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Pretty sure this is a higher definition of the Nordiques and Whalers than when I saw either of them play the Crusaders at smoke filled Cleveland Arena when I was a little kid.
One of the advantages of being a Guardians fan is that I got a two week head start. No, wait.
Now that the Mariners season has sadly come to an end, it’s time to start my quest to put on 15 pounds of muscle and shorten my swing before I have to report to spring training in late February.
October 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
One of the advantages of being a Guardians fan is that I got a two week head start. No, wait.
The local bank branch of Ohio Savings in 1983 played a "beautiful music" strings version of the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction" while I was in there. I closed my account. I'm sure the low three figures value was missed.
What meaningless thing/experience are you still mad about? Like it should not matter at all, DOES not matter at all. But you’re still MAD.
And how long has it been?
I bought some bagels at Hy-Vee four years ago. So bad. Too big. Hard. Bland. WORTHLESS.
I’m still FURIOUS.
And how long has it been?
I bought some bagels at Hy-Vee four years ago. So bad. Too big. Hard. Bland. WORTHLESS.
I’m still FURIOUS.
October 15, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The local bank branch of Ohio Savings in 1983 played a "beautiful music" strings version of the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction" while I was in there. I closed my account. I'm sure the low three figures value was missed.
The shocking news: it’s not me.
The feminine urge to lean over to the Wild employee on my bus, whisper “go Stars,” and walk away
October 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The shocking news: it’s not me.
Reposted by Matt Wells
Wild win in a shootout
October 14, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Wild win in a shootout
Doughnuts for breakfast!!!
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Doughnuts for breakfast!!!
86 degrees on the day I update the annual alley snowplowing flyer.
October 3, 2025 at 9:50 PM
86 degrees on the day I update the annual alley snowplowing flyer.
Skipping work for Wits.
October 1, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Skipping work for Wits.
We signed Kirill. The Guardians have a playoff game today. Life ain’t bad.
The Guardians Game 1 lineup vs. the Tigers:
LF Kwan
CF Martínez
3B Ramírez
RF Rodríguez
DH Manzardo
SS Arias
2B Rocchio
1B Noel
C Hedges
SP Williams
LF Kwan
CF Martínez
3B Ramírez
RF Rodríguez
DH Manzardo
SS Arias
2B Rocchio
1B Noel
C Hedges
SP Williams
September 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We signed Kirill. The Guardians have a playoff game today. Life ain’t bad.
Rooting interest, in order
Cleveland
almost everyone else
New York
Cleveland
almost everyone else
New York
Rooting interest, in order
M’s (never made it to WS)
Pads (never won)
Cincy (hopeless underdogs)
Philly @chrissietvor.bsky.social
🇨🇦
Milwaukee (fans will be drunker at TF next yr & more cocky; still, they haven’t won it)
Cleveland (1948)
Detroit @vtuss.bsky.social
Cubs, Sox, LA wgaf
Giulianis
M’s (never made it to WS)
Pads (never won)
Cincy (hopeless underdogs)
Philly @chrissietvor.bsky.social
🇨🇦
Milwaukee (fans will be drunker at TF next yr & more cocky; still, they haven’t won it)
Cleveland (1948)
Detroit @vtuss.bsky.social
Cubs, Sox, LA wgaf
Giulianis
Rooting interest, in order
Seattle
Detroit
Toronto
Milwaukee
San Diego
Cleveland
Chicago
LA
Philly
Boston
Cincinatti
New York
Seattle
Detroit
Toronto
Milwaukee
San Diego
Cleveland
Chicago
LA
Philly
Boston
Cincinatti
New York
September 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Rooting interest, in order
Cleveland
almost everyone else
New York
Cleveland
almost everyone else
New York
@randballsstu.bsky.social closing in on #ILS territory
September 29, 2025 at 2:04 AM
@randballsstu.bsky.social closing in on #ILS territory
Meanwhile, across the street from my brother’s house (he’s fine) www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...
Industrial fire causes $2 million in damage to Cleveland metal recycling plant
An industrial fire on Cleveland's south side caused $2 million in damage. No injuries were reported at the company, River Recycling Industries, Inc.
www.cleveland.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Meanwhile, across the street from my brother’s house (he’s fine) www.cleveland.com/news/2025/09...
www.npr.org/2025/09/22/n... very nice little piece on the new Sacred Harp book. We’ll sing from it this weekend mnfasola.org?page_id=163
An early American music tradition gets a major update — and a younger audience
An old religiously inspired songbook that uses shape notes for people who can't read music got a major update and is attracting younger singers.
www.npr.org
September 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
www.npr.org/2025/09/22/n... very nice little piece on the new Sacred Harp book. We’ll sing from it this weekend mnfasola.org?page_id=163
@hollyanderson.bsky.social dammit Holly it’s been 18 hours and I’m still singing “Are You Washed in the Blood” at frequent random intervals
September 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
@hollyanderson.bsky.social dammit Holly it’s been 18 hours and I’m still singing “Are You Washed in the Blood” at frequent random intervals
@jonmarthaler.com you’re not going to believe this, but the Twins are… well ahead
September 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
@jonmarthaler.com you’re not going to believe this, but the Twins are… well ahead
Rooting for a sweep (one of us anyway)
September 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Rooting for a sweep (one of us anyway)
Sacred Harp 2025 Edition local release party tonight. This green book replaces the red one we’ve been singing from since 1991. The 100-odd songs sung least often are replaced by 100-odd new ones, predominantly by living composers. “Promotion and Relegation” for soccer folks.
September 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Sacred Harp 2025 Edition local release party tonight. This green book replaces the red one we’ve been singing from since 1991. The 100-odd songs sung least often are replaced by 100-odd new ones, predominantly by living composers. “Promotion and Relegation” for soccer folks.
It’s time for Dodger baseball
September 18, 2025 at 2:08 AM
It’s time for Dodger baseball
Flying across the country, watching a replay of Saturday’s United Convention (Sacred Harp). Time goes fast.
September 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Flying across the country, watching a replay of Saturday’s United Convention (Sacred Harp). Time goes fast.
I got engaged 23 1/2 years ago (in the left field stands at the Metrodome) so why is the Cleveland paper waiting until now to run the news?
August 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I got engaged 23 1/2 years ago (in the left field stands at the Metrodome) so why is the Cleveland paper waiting until now to run the news?
From the corner of Carnegie & Ontario (Tom Hamilton hall of fame night).
August 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
From the corner of Carnegie & Ontario (Tom Hamilton hall of fame night).