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Oct 11

Best Night of the Year for Maple Leafs Fans? Opening Night

The Toronto Maple Leafs have one of the most decorated franchises of the NHL. Second most Stanley Cups at 13, member of the Original Six, and a franchise going back more than a century. …

Sports

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Best Day of Year for Maple Leafs Fan? Opening Night
Best Day of Year for Maple Leafs Fan? Opening Night
Sports

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Aug 2

RFK Jr: The Hero You Didn’t Ask For & No One [Expletive] Wants

For some time, I have been dreaming up a scenario that I thought was the stuff of pipedreams. Listen, the Democratic Party is struggling. Sure, they’re winning elections, but why? Are they creating enthusiasm for their policies with existing voters? Could they be offering bold ideas to younger voters? Are…

Politics

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RFK Jr: The Hero You Didn’t Ask For & No One [Expletive] Wants
RFK Jr: The Hero You Didn’t Ask For & No One [Expletive] Wants
Politics

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Jun 7

What If The PGA Merger Goes Something Like This FanFic Exodus?

This one goes out to all my people hoping this PGA nonsense doesn’t just get ignored and accepted. (This story requires you have a background on the LIV and PGA tour feud for the past year. Check back and I’ll write on in a day or two, or look for…

PGA Tour

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What If The PGA Merger Goes Something Like This FanFic Exodus?
What If The PGA Merger Goes Something Like This FanFic Exodus?
PGA Tour

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May 28

Feeling Not Okay? Lower Your Sails & Give Yourself Permission to Wait Out The Storm

We have zero control over the winds that prevail through our life, but we have every ability to control where we put our sails. …

Personal Growth

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Feeling Not Okay? Lower Your Sails & Give Yourself Permission to Wait Out The Storm
Feeling Not Okay? Lower Your Sails & Give Yourself Permission to Wait Out The Storm
Personal Growth

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May 26

2270 Days: Reflections on Addiction, Recovery, and Life Post Alcohol

I wrote this post as a rather candid and personal post for Facebook, but I thought that there may be some value in sharing it with strangers. So my apologies for the wall of text, and lack of media; it’s just not that kind of post. And no hard feelings…

Alcohol

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2270 Days: Reflections on Addiction, Recovery, and Life Post Alcohol
2270 Days: Reflections on Addiction, Recovery, and Life Post Alcohol
Alcohol

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May 25

Hot Girl Summer Is Cancelled — It’s (Michael) Block Party Summer Instead

If you don’t already know the name Michael Block, I’m here to tell you that you need to know — and I assure you, you need to know. With everything bad going on in the world, when it all seems monochrome delirious, sometimes all we need is a little happy…

Golf

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Hot Girl Summer Is Cancelled — It’s (Michael) Block Party Summer Instead
Hot Girl Summer Is Cancelled — It’s (Michael) Block Party Summer Instead
Golf

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May 22

Monday Rant: Capitalism is Killing Sports Media

First, a check up to come out of the gate: a criticism of an economic system or some result from it does not in itself mean I’m calling into question the whole system. Criticism can make things better as easily as it can call for alternatives. …

Sports

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Monday Rant: Capitalism is Killing Sports Media
Monday Rant: Capitalism is Killing Sports Media
Sports

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May 22

ELI5: The Debt Ceiling Fight (And How Frustrating The Political Theater Is)

All I really want in life is to help others understand themselves & the world around them. The “Explain Like I’m Five” series aims to bring down current issues into a consumable summary, with limited (but well informed) bias. As the days of May count down, the United States approaches…

Politics

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ELI5: The Debt Ceiling Fight (And How Frustrating The Political Theater Is)
ELI5: The Debt Ceiling Fight (And How Frustrating The Political Theater Is)
Politics

8 min read


Apr 1

Please Stop Celebrating the Trump Indictment

I’m sure I’m not the only voice on this, and since I don’t like finger wagging, I’ll keep this incredibly brief. I get it, I understand and am myself relieved that Trump is finally being held accountable for breaking the law after years of flagrantly violating it. But it needs…

Trump

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Please Stop Celebrating the Trump Indictment
Please Stop Celebrating the Trump Indictment
Trump

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Apr 1

The Problem With The Trump Indictment: Everyone Knows, & No One Cares

Admittedly, this day has certainly been some time coming. For many of us, it all feels long overdue. Many of us have had a moment, long passed, where we thought Trump had finally crossed the line of what would be tolerated, and charged. For most, I suspect, it was his…

Politics

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The Problem With The Trump Indictment: Everyone Knows, & No One Cares
The Problem With The Trump Indictment: Everyone Knows, & No One Cares
Politics

5 min read

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Michael Francis

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