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Chicago marathon finisher (2022) and avid Chicago sports fan (Go Cubs, Bears, Bulls). Father of 3 very active children. Early riser.
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I made this the other night while procrastinating, mainly because I thought all the posts about the blackout were boring. It feels like there is momentum bringing people together!

The Republican budget plan: -Cut SNAP by $230 billion -Cut Medicaid by $880 billion -Give $1.1 trillion to the top 1%

This month’s Print Club print combines a lovely wood type script with new ornaments cut by Virgin Wood Type, printed with a split ink fountain. #letterpress #print #metaltype #woodtype #printclub

Here’s last night’s story about Facebook’s new plans for content moderation and, of course, Mark Zuckerberg’s cool new outfits. youtu.be/nf7XHR3EVHo?...

This clip really should be viewed in full. Trump in full mob boss mode, threatening not only to withhold funds from a governor's state but to ruin her personally. This is the fascist threat so many have screamed about for years. Long past time to take him literally. bsky.app/profile/acyn...

Disappointed Matas didn’t use his props that he mentioned on his radio interview this week.

New FOX score bug. First impression; way too basic with city abbreviations but do like the negative space being “clear” and down and yards to go is ok.

True.

Come on #Bulls just finish this trade deadline correctly and sell, sell, sell. You’ve already started with Zach, empty the team and just start over.

Opens Bluesky immediately after waking up, checks for answers to 2 questions: 1. What new blockbuster trade in the #NBA took place last night? 2. Which department of government is the target to be shut down by unqualified people?

Yep. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

The disemboweling of a government agency *created by Congressional statute* by a private citizen is completely shocking

I know these are challenging times — and the Trump administration is trying to confuse the American people. That’s why it’s so important we speak plainly: Donald Trump is incompetent.

➡️ January 20: FAA director fired ➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen ➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded ➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees ➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years Making America Great Again!

Here we go again. A new season of #LastWeekTonight with John Oliver returns on February 16.

The days ahead will be tough, I won't lie to you. But we're Illinois — we're strong, we hang together, and we will win.

Border czar Tom Homan is on CNN complaining that Chicago is “very well educated” and people “know their rights” too well for ICE to be able to enforce mass deportations. Good work, neighbors.

Pritzker: "President Trump ought to be calling that out. If he doesn't agree with Elon Musk, if he doesn't agree with two Sieg Heils at his own rally and backing a party that backs Nazis, then he ought to say so. Why isn't Donald Trump speaking out?

ESPN licked the boots of a wannabe autocrat by giving President Trump airtime for his self-serving, political spiel. And the people who howl about “sticking to sports!” cheer them for it. www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

Does anyone know where I can get a better look at this new standing bear logo from the Chicago Cubs new alternate jersey announcement last night? I love this play on the standing bear logo from the early 1900’s. Also amazing, the guitar pick logo.

2025 ZiPS Projections: Chicago White Sox

Honestly can not believe the Bears actually won in Green Bay today. 100s of surprises this season, most of them bad but this one was ok.

The worst of times.

Out for 2025: Forgetting BlueSky exists. In for 2025: Posting on BlueSky so people remember you’re here. #cf97 🔥

Wow, how would this even work? Could the #Cubs go to OTA also? So many questions.

Do they play defense in college football championship games?

This definitely shook the house. I’m assuming a lot of people in Arlington Heights felt and heard it too. #AHPD

Just a few notes from my Spotify Wrapped. Apparently “Sports” was my most listened to subject with Hoge & Jahns and The Full Go.

Use code EXTRAFIVE at Lenovo to get the Sky Cipher Xbox controller for $42.75, best price around. zdcs.link/Qddxrj

🧨 Highest Dunk Score from Saturday 🧨 Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis (82.3 🥱) vs. the Grizzlies

My daughter walked into the room, saw football on the tv, and asked me which team I’m routing for tonight, “The stars (Steelers) or the helmets (Browns)?” This is strictly based off the logos and the Browns will forever be known as the Helmets in this house.