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Cliche as may sound, I attempted to write about the magic of Christmas and some extraordinary people creating a special day for my son. Hope you enjoy it.
A Christmas Story
The spirit of the season
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December 25, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Cliche as may sound, I attempted to write about the magic of Christmas and some extraordinary people creating a special day for my son. Hope you enjoy it.
I tried to put up our Christmas tree. Then I did something foolish. As is family tradition.
Even More Holiday Tradition
Generational tradition
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December 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
I tried to put up our Christmas tree. Then I did something foolish. As is family tradition.
Every other holiday we engage in a wonderful tradition. Read all about it in my latest newsletter.
Another Holiday Tradition
Good deeds
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December 17, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Every other holiday we engage in a wonderful tradition. Read all about it in my latest newsletter.
After a month hiatus, my newsletter returns exploring one of my favorite holiday traditions.
Joel Cookson (@joelcookson)
After a month hiatus, my newsletter returns exploring one of my favorite holiday traditions.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
After a month hiatus, my newsletter returns exploring one of my favorite holiday traditions.
Reposted
“This turkey is wet and soft!” -me, trying not to say moist.
November 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
“This turkey is wet and soft!” -me, trying not to say moist.
Reposted
Nuzzi's fawning coverage of the sociopathic conspiracy crank she was having an affair with aided his rise to political power, which he is using to perpetrate the worst intentional public health catastrophe of our unnecessarily shortened lifetimes, and THAT is the STORY.
November 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Nuzzi's fawning coverage of the sociopathic conspiracy crank she was having an affair with aided his rise to political power, which he is using to perpetrate the worst intentional public health catastrophe of our unnecessarily shortened lifetimes, and THAT is the STORY.
My readers seem excited about this idea…do others agree? Should I promote my very small substack by advertising on a youth basketball jersey?
My latest newsletter, in which I kick around the notion of doing something very silly.
A Ridiculous Idea
Yea or nay?
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November 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
My readers seem excited about this idea…do others agree? Should I promote my very small substack by advertising on a youth basketball jersey?
My latest newsletter, in which I kick around the notion of doing something very silly.
A Ridiculous Idea
Yea or nay?
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
My latest newsletter, in which I kick around the notion of doing something very silly.
Latest newsletter: a much-needed Halloween treat
A Halloween Story
Not a trick, but a treat
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November 6, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Latest newsletter: a much-needed Halloween treat
Reposted
There are more of us than there are of them.
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
There are more of us than there are of them.
On election morning something different in Chaos Theory. I turn it over to a talented friend as she shares a very personal story.
Something Different
A timely guest post
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November 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
On election morning something different in Chaos Theory. I turn it over to a talented friend as she shares a very personal story.
It’s a note about making use of a @joeposnanski.com notebook in my latest post.
The Notebook
No, not that one
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November 4, 2025 at 3:38 AM
It’s a note about making use of a @joeposnanski.com notebook in my latest post.
Some long overdue apologies in my latest newsletter.
All Apologies
It's never too late
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October 31, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Some long overdue apologies in my latest newsletter.
New post: coaches, choices, and lessons.
The Right Thing
A lesson
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October 30, 2025 at 3:23 AM
New post: coaches, choices, and lessons.
New post: tell other parents good things about their kids. We are in this together.
If You See Something, Say Something
Or, something nice
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October 29, 2025 at 10:32 AM
New post: tell other parents good things about their kids. We are in this together.
Reposted
Since Barack Obama, Democratic presidential candidates and "dark money" groups have raised more money than Republicans--often doubling them.
So much of the Dem money is wasted. Publishing a piece on this Sunday explaining these graphs and much more. I need your help to make the piece viral. Thanks!
So much of the Dem money is wasted. Publishing a piece on this Sunday explaining these graphs and much more. I need your help to make the piece viral. Thanks!
October 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Since Barack Obama, Democratic presidential candidates and "dark money" groups have raised more money than Republicans--often doubling them.
So much of the Dem money is wasted. Publishing a piece on this Sunday explaining these graphs and much more. I need your help to make the piece viral. Thanks!
So much of the Dem money is wasted. Publishing a piece on this Sunday explaining these graphs and much more. I need your help to make the piece viral. Thanks!
A story about a recipe, pies, and fathers and sons.
What's In A Recipe
A baking odyssey
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October 22, 2025 at 2:49 AM
A story about a recipe, pies, and fathers and sons.
Another day another post — this time a look at the arguments in my head as I grapple with my failings.
Inside My Head
Just another Monday
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October 21, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Another day another post — this time a look at the arguments in my head as I grapple with my failings.
Reposted
The NBA season tips on Tuesday, so my favorite post is back. Inspired by @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social I present the 5th Annual NBA Head Coach Handsomeness Rankings. Scientific and and conclusive rankings, as always.
#nbasky
@howardbeck.bsky.social
#nbasky
@howardbeck.bsky.social
Fifth Annual NBA Head Coach Handsomeness Rankings
Who to watch (and look at) for the NBA season
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October 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The NBA season tips on Tuesday, so my favorite post is back. Inspired by @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social I present the 5th Annual NBA Head Coach Handsomeness Rankings. Scientific and and conclusive rankings, as always.
#nbasky
@howardbeck.bsky.social
#nbasky
@howardbeck.bsky.social
The NBA season tips on Tuesday, so my favorite post is back. Inspired by @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social I present the 5th Annual NBA Head Coach Handsomeness Rankings. Scientific and and conclusive rankings, as always.
#nbasky
@howardbeck.bsky.social
#nbasky
@howardbeck.bsky.social
Fifth Annual NBA Head Coach Handsomeness Rankings
Who to watch (and look at) for the NBA season
open.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The NBA season tips on Tuesday, so my favorite post is back. Inspired by @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social I present the 5th Annual NBA Head Coach Handsomeness Rankings. Scientific and and conclusive rankings, as always.
#nbasky
@howardbeck.bsky.social
#nbasky
@howardbeck.bsky.social
I own up and lay bare my greatest flaw in my latest post.
A Flaw
Shut it
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October 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I own up and lay bare my greatest flaw in my latest post.
Check out today’s post on past and present joy.
10/10
Memories
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October 18, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Check out today’s post on past and present joy.
New post on the random lines we draw as parents.
The Muffin Line
Holding firm
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October 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM
New post on the random lines we draw as parents.
A quick new post celebrating people going beyond themselves to make a difference.
Best Day Ever
Hat tip
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October 16, 2025 at 1:20 AM
A quick new post celebrating people going beyond themselves to make a difference.