The cowards at the New York Times left The Newest Pledge (2012) off their list, but real ones know what’s up.

Appreciate Professor Peanut teaching my class last night

Today is Peanut’s birthday. Go ahead and take the day off to celebrate.

Student found a Jackson chameleon outside and brought it to class today.

Revisiting this piece of writing advice from @theferocity.bsky.social

Spent yesterday evening getting shacked with one of my best friends. Came out the water to see whales breaching a few hundred yards offshore, and then this gorgeous pastel sunset. It seems to me that the more time you spend outside of your head, the more time you’ll spend being happy.

Have very much been enjoying The Fighting Life Substack from @benfowlkes.bsky.social lately.

Winter and snow is cool for exactly 10 days which is how long I’m in it before I return to a more normal, human state of being (warm and sunny weather). Condolences to those who have to do this every year.

Lighting Hanukkah and prayer candles to hedge my bets

A few years ago I talked to Nainoa Thompson about the importance of The Eddie beyond the spectacle of courage and skill that defines big wave surfing.

Sometimes I wonder why I don’t deactivate my Facebook, but then I get reminded of the gems I used to post to my friends and family.

My latest essay is out today in Sport Literate! It’s about a chicken fight I went to, but also about race and class and culture and being a teacher. Support a great indie press and order a copy (or shoot me a DM and I’ll order one for you).

I know the streets been waiting, and I’ll be returning to my Civil Beat column soon. Thinking of using this for my updated bio photo.

I think my home decor would be considered anti-state by Yoon

Watching my favorite team blow out my hometown team (always root for Hawaii tho)