Good morning, butterflies #BirdOfTheDay theme is #stripes #BlueTue #EastCoastKin 🪶

Another thought on the Passan Pirates report. Let's assume it's all very true, and they are really trying. If they don't get something legit done this offseason - and I think we all have an idea of what that would look like, broadly - fans are going to be even angrier after getting their hopes up.

Gretchen's table: Miniature chicken pot pies warm the soul

Pinzolo (Trento) Il Lago Lambin

“Only in a place like this do earth and sky come together in such a way that they bridge into one, and in such a place a person could put up her arms and find herself in heaven.” - -----Laura Pritchett

Drop an old person you’re going to turn into in the future.

“Vladimir Putin is in trouble. Isolated, outmanoeuvred, and stalled on the battlefield, Russia is tottering financially and militarily, while Zelensky's Ukraine continues to hold the upper hand.” ⁦‪A good piece from ⁦‪@EngelsbergIdeas‬⁩ Engelsberg ideas.com/essays/russias-reckoning-is-coming/

This is Doug. He came to the rescue when a gaggle of geese was blocking his boy's way home. 14/10 good job Doug (TT: _instagramber)

Here's my fade list for 2025. Some big names at the top, because a fade piece without some big names is kinda pointless. Read and decide for yourself. sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/arti...

Truth. This is probably my favorite Dan Szymborski take, other than excoriating teams that play catchers out of position and destroy whatever limited value they have.

The Dodgers are in a slump, but the Brewers are a good team.

A new book illuminates how the US birthed a wealth disparity that has destabilized the foundations of the country and now threatens to swallow it whole

blue blossom ceanothus

Global bond jitters are spilling over into Japan, a corner of the market that for decades experienced barely any volatility. Here's why ⤵️

This guy sitting in the row in front of me won't leave me alone. Still 14/10

* EXCLUSIVE: FORD MOTOR TO RAISE PRICES ON MODELS PRODUCED IN MEXICO BY AS MUCH AS $2,000 AS OF MAY 2, DEALER NOTICE SAYS @reuters.com $F

Rite Aid returns to bankruptcy protection as it seeks to sell most assets

“Starting today, fishermen will finally be allowed to sail into America’s protected aquariums, drop a net in any marine exhibit they please, and begin trawling,” Trump said at a press conference

This sizable Pileated Woodpecker was hammering on a hollow log next to the trail. Loud, bright, hard to miss. I went a few steps away to watch strangers get excited spotting them.

We went on a drive this weekend that has bluebirds. It was very windy and we were not having much luck. Around 6pm they popped out. I think they know to come out in the best light of the day! Mountain Bluebird #PhotograpersUnited 🪶 #WildlifePhotography

Everyday higher Trump prices.

Americans are behind on car payments at a record level www.axios.com/2025/03/07/c...

Americans are falling behind on their monthly car payments at the highest rate in more than 30 years.

Americans are behind on car payments at a record level https://www.axios.com/2025/03/07/car-loan-payment-delinquencies-record-high #axios #news #usnews

Americans are missing their car payments at the highest rate in more than 30 years.

Americans are missing their car payments at the highest rate in more than 30 years.

Late car payments hit highest level in decades Americans are missing their car payments at the highest rate in more than 30 years, data shows. According to Fitch Ratings, 6.56 percent of subprime auto borrowers were are at least 60 days past due on their loans in January, the most since the agency…

Cars are bleeding Americans dry. Auto loan delinquencies are at a 30-year high, with 6.56% of subprime borrowers 60+ days behind on payments. Rising costs and interest rates make car ownership a financial trap. Shed the toxic car culture mindset. Be free. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Americans are falling behind on their monthly car payments at the highest rate in more than 30 years.

My friend John Nogowski has a new book out, "Diamond Duels: Baseball's Greatest Matchups." It's a fun read because he's a fun writer. Nogo delves into several batter-pitcher confrontations and also other interesting sorts of matchups. Highly recommended! www.amazon.com/Diamond-Duel...

Anna’s Hummingbird — a flight portrait 📷🪶

My advice to anyone on Social Security--go to the Social Security website, make sure you are registered, and download copies of all available documents. It's only a matter of time before the system develops glitches because of all the staff layoffs and people start losing benefits.