I seem to get lost in the variations when reading a chess book. It makes trying to read them a challenge. Any recommendations for a book that is light on variations? I find written explanations more helpful than lines and variations. That’s why I find videos more helpful. Thanks #chesspunks

I am looking for book recommendations. I am interested in books about heists/robberies. These can be either fiction or nonfiction 📚💙 📚💡

Adults struggle with literacy…nothing wrong with asking for help or reading children’s books for confidence…I want people read..I will never judge..

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Hey #chesspunks What is you favorite response to 1.d4? I can’t seem to find something I like enough to stick with so I would like to hear your thoughts.

UPDATE I just finished book 41! Now I am done for 2025… I think 📚💙

I am on my 3rd John Grisham novel (specifically the 3rd Camino Island book, Camino Ghosts) and have enjoyed them all so far. Any similar author or book recommendations? It doesn’t have to be a series. I also have enjoyed some James Patterson books as well. 📚💙

I can’t wait for the holidays to be over so everyone can go back to being miserable like me. Bahumbug

I am proud to announce that I have finished reading my 40th book of 2025! My goal at the beginning of the year was 24, I thought 2 books a month sounded reasonable. Guess I was wrong 😂 📚💙

CBS News has failed the American public. It is caving to Donald Trump and censoring itself to placate the White House. Media is dying fast.

Anyone use NESN 360 to stream Bruins games? Do I need to pay of the yearly subscription or can I go either way the monthly plan? I only watch NESN for the Bruins so I will be canceling once the Bruins season is over.

🚨 #GVerse Legendary Wrestler Mick Foley is ending his contract with WWE over their support for #Shit4Brains: “I no longer wish to represent a company that coddles a man so void of compassion as he marches our country towards autocracy.” #Repost if you stand with Foley against #ShitFace!

Book 40 of 2025! 📚💙 app.thestorygraph.com/books/5fa425...

Anyone use NESN 360 to stream Bruins games? Do I need to pay of the yearly subscription or can I go either way the monthly plan? I only watch NESN for the Bruins so I will be canceling once the Bruins season is over.

Book 39 of 2025! Hope to finish this and the 2nd book in the series before year end to get to a nice round number of 40! 📚💙 app.thestorygraph.com/books/6c30aa...

Book 38 of 2025 📚💡 📚💙 Any #chesspunks read this one? Any other chess bios I should read? I read Danny Rensch (Dark Squares) and Paul Morphy (Pride and Sorrow) app.thestorygraph.com/books/aafc00...

I just ran this search and found 15 available offices to run for. I didn’t realize there were so many openings. I realize some are special positions I don’t qualify for but still more opportunities than I would have guessed

Currently Reading 📚💡💙 What are you reading? app.thestorygraph.com/books/621bdf...

Good Morning ☀️ I had a visitor join me for coffee

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Gecko!!! How cute 🥰

Been in Florida for about 2 hours and saw my 1st, of I assume be many, geckos. 🦎 so cute 🥰 and too quick to take a pic but I am here until Friday so there is hope

See you soon Florida…

Please join the resistance at the “Remove The Regime” rally in DC 11/22/25! If you’re unable to attend, rally at your state capitals! Ask everyone you know to participate! Post it everywhere!

No lawmaker in Congress should be able to buy, own, and sell individual stocks. Period. Let's make Congressional stock trading illegal.

One cool thing about reading mostly nonfiction is that most books have references to other books related to the current topic. I have found countless books by just reading. The only downside so far is my “want to read” list grows faster than I can read. If you can even consider that a downside. 📚💡💙

Next book on the agenda - sticking with the nature theme 📚💡💙 app.thestorygraph.com/books/25dc6a...

NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen. Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

There’s ONE area where prices are down: promised “rebate” checks. $̶5̶0̶0̶0̶ —> $2000

What phone has the best camera? I dont care it’s apple or not just the one with the best camera on a cellphone. Thanks 🙏

Go B’s!!!

BREAKING: After months of stonewalling by Starbucks, unionized baristas just voted 92% to authorize a ULP strike unless Starbucks finalizes fair contracts & stops union busting. If forced, our baristas will strike in dozens of cities on November 13 – the company's busiest sales day of the year.

Off to a rough start to the day. I lost my cool this morning and upset the kiddo. I feel like crap for not maintaining my composure. I shouldn’t let my emotions and frustrations be taken out on others but sometimes I feel overwhelmed.

File that Patriots win under “they don’t ask how, they ask how many” a win is a win. Take it and run #Pats

Next book on the agenda 💡📚💙 #chesspunks app.thestorygraph.com/books/6f32b0...

Anyone know which God or Goddess I offended? I must have done something wrong. Something feels off and I can’t put my finger on it. All ideas welcome. Thanks 🙏

Name that NHL team pictured below Yikes, they still can’t get it together. We knew it would be tough sledding but this is hard to watch

Yikes Bruins getting destroyed by the Senators

Another opponent left wide open in the slot resulting in a goal against. Bruins chasing the game again. 3-1 Ottawa

I am no longer accepting Moral Victories. They are just Copium for losers. This goes for life and sports. You either Win, Lose or Draw. Today I took the L in my professional life. Time to rest and get back to work on Monday. Hopefully one day it will payoff. ✌️

💩💩💩💩💩💩💩 Can’t give up touchdowns. Bruins are not good enough to hang with that amount of goals against Good Night Bruins Fans.

What a fucking joke! Another crappy bounce and another poor read from 2 Bruins players leaving Terry all alone Bruins chasing it again

GEEKE!!!! Tie game 🐻 Zadorov with a beautiful play

Wow that was quick! Bruins cash in on the PP. Game on!

Must score PP for the Bruins. Here is their chance to get back in the game.

I am “pulling a calf muscle in the middle of the night years old.” HBU? Ever experience this? I woke up and moved my leg my leg a little and my calf muscle went hard as a rock. Hoping we don’t have a repeat tonight. Good Night 💤

Can I go back to bed yet? This day has already been a disaster and I am just waiting for the next shoe to drop.

Unlucky bounce. Of course. But the Bruins have to play the whole game like they played in the 3rd. They don’t have the horses to take shifts off during a game. It must be full concentration and effort for 60 minutes every game or we are lottery bound again.