Well, the Mets were eliminated in pathetic fashion on the same day Eric Adams dropped out of the Mayoral race. Coincidence? Of course! Both have been complete embarrassments to the city of New York.

Assata Shakur died free

Today was a push/pull session (more push than pull): 3x20 db push up + alt arm Powell raise (15 lbs) 3x16 db eccentric push ups (3-5 seconds) 3x16 db push up to renegade row (30 lbs)

 3x10 pull ups 
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The timely discourse around Disney, led me to examine and write about the bigoted origins of iconic cartoon characters, including Mickey who has on more than one occasion, worn blackface. theartsandeducation.com/2025/09/25/w...

Behold, the kettlebell half snatch to figure 8 squat; perhaps my new favorite flow. #FitnessSky

I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA 10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)

If you've read Artfully Learning, and enjoyed it, please consider helping me sustain my writing practice. My mental health has made everything 100% harder on a daily basis. but I'm motivated and determined to keep going because I love what I do; and it resonates w/ others. mailchi.mp/f42409a990e9...

Not a great start to 5786....

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Opeth's "Blackwater Park" is as flawless as an album gets. #MetalSky

This post wins the pennant!

L'shana Haba'ah B'Yerushalayim for all who desire to be there. May Gaza and its citizens be free from oppression!

In our eleven years of living in the neighborhood, the Chappell Roan concert is the loudest yet. And unlike some of my grumpy neighbors, I'm not complaining :) What a treat to be doing some pull ups and listening to live renditions of some songs that have graced many a workout playlist of mine.

Bicep burner, today. Four reps of 50 lbs weighted chin ups is a PR. #FitnessSky

My goodness the collapse of the Mets and Tigers is awfully astounding. Both are on the verge of losing their playoff spots to teams from Ohio! OH HI OHHHHHHHHH NO.....

Yesterday's workout was a kettlebell core focus with 10 knee tuck pull ups after each set (video of pull ups below) #FitnessSky

We're going to beat fascism, the writing is on the wall! I just hope the Mets can muster a championship in that time, too.

If you're a big Star Wars fan, be like Luke and Leah; use the force of your consumer powers to boycott all Disney products and experiences. This includes not only media, but theme parks (like Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge) and cruises.

My gosh, it's really been a sad and trying day for the art world.

Here are the top advertisers on ABC. Perhaps we should let them know that we're conscious consumers and don't want to buy products or services associated with censorship and fascism stopmediabiasnow.com/abc-advertis...

Word of the day: vituperation. Meaning: bitter and abusive language. Use in a sentence (via U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday in Trump v NYT): "a complaint is not a public forum for vituperation and invective—not a protected platform to rage against an adversary."

Education is a battlefield when it should be a sanctuary. And that's one of the main reasons why the United States and other "western" countries are experiencing the wide-scale erosion of our democratic foundations.

I hope they'll also continue to uphold valuable access to healthcare via state run insurance. These blocks have more than enough resources to ensure good access and care for all of their residents.

this is the correct framing ... they are not skeptics and the quotes are accurate. A skeptic insists on seeing evidence before accepting/believing. Someone who sees the evidence and rejects it is not a skeptic; they are a denier.

"There is no atonement for Gaza, ever. There is only– ever– the unsparing, lifelong, work of repentance and repair."

Finishing a leg day with some dumbbell kneeling get up squat jumps. #FitnessSky

Another year, another grant rejection letter. Rinse and repeat.

“Most Jews are against genocide, and we were taught to be against genocide, and we were taught, as well, that 'never again' is a slogan that should apply to all people.”

RFK Jr: "I don't want to seem like I'm being evasive, but I don't think people should be taking advice, medical advice, from me.” MAHA: this guy seems trustworthy and forthright. I'm going to apply everything he says to my lifestyle.

Super excited and over the moon for the brilliant Jeff Hiller, but Somebody Somewhere still got a major snub at the Emmy's.

Hi @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, New Yorkers know who Chris Van Hollen is. He's doing his job to advance the Democratic party, why are you dragging your feet? thehill.com/homenews/sta...

Jacob deGrom getting run support at CitiField is surreal.

If you know me, you know I'm a huge sucker for dream pop. Thanks to KEXP, I've been introduced to the ethereal sounds of Sea Lemon www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnJf...

Yesterday's bicep/shoulder workout. The EMOM of supinated grip hangs & isometric chin up holds was especially brutal. Going to try and progressively overload on both chin up volume and lateral raise weight (bringing out the 20s) next time! #FitnessSky

Since my Mets are tanking and will likely miss the playoffs, I'm jumping on the Mariners bandwagon. It would be great to see this team finally get to the top. Is that OK with y'all M's fans?

Baseball as a ballet act

What could go wrong? 😵‍💫

Another school shooting happened this week in the United States of America, which already amounts to a handful of horrific and preventable tragedies just mere weeks into the start of the new school year.

A lot of political writing/commentary in major publication (i.e. the NYTimes) seems to be written by persons who do experience a certain degree of political and social privilege.

As a freelance contractor, being ghosted on projects that you've started work on is a really 💩 way to have a teachable moment. However, despite not getting much needed $$$, I have learned a valuable thing or two for the next time!

Adding elements of play to exercise and wellness routine might make you feel refreshed in ways that even good sleep and nutrition won’t provide: artfullyexercising.substack.com/p/playcation

Repub. Jesus is an American gun loving family man on his 2nd or 3rd divorce...

Jerry Seinfeld's cultural and political opinions are just like his stand up: bad.

I'm still not used to the fact that the depth and volume of my cat's snoring doesn't match his diminutive size.

I can't even believe this needs to be said, and I doubt anyone on this platform needs to hear this: please vaccinate your dogs & cats.

So many downright absurd things have occurred and are happening this decade; but learning that AOL has continued offering dial up service feels all the more surreal to me.

This is actually one of the best Tiny Desks I've seen. I wasn't too keen on the new Turnstile album at first, but after hearing them play these songs in this setting and via new arrangements (with horn and piano), I revisited the record and it's a huge banger: youtu.be/ylL-SSRDyJc?...

They say "playoff baseball isn't played in April," but that's just not true. The #Mets wouldn't even be sniffing a playoff spot if it wasn't for their strong start.

Science research 1, Brain worm 0!