Book trope I am fine to never see again: writing out the lyrics of an imaginary in-universe song the character hears.

Just finished Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner. Loved it. If you’re a fan of Franzen or Here I Am by Jonathan Safran Foer, this is for you. Highly recommend.

"If there’s a saving grace in reading this in 2026, it’s the knowledge that...we are no longer willing to brush this under the rug of 'genius,'" Read @fcoffeen.bsky.social's review of “Miami and the Siege of Chicago” by Norman Mailer (Random House Trade, 2016). chireviewofbooks.com/2026/04/06/o...

Triple Play Tuesday of the Season of Giving continues with a look at the Miyahara-Nakajima feud from @fcoffeen.bsky.social.

My silences had not protected me. Your silence will not protect you. — Audre Lorde 4️⃣ days from today, join us in the streets of Chicago for a peaceful protest to say: Hands Off Chicago & NO KINGS! ❌👑 📅 Sat. Oct. 18 ⏰12 PM 📍Grant Park, Chicago 🔗 Info: bit.ly/HandsOffChiO... (rsvp not required)

Drop a fight scene you loved. youtu.be/B66feInucFY?...

13 points on the first half for Clemson. I repeat: 13. Terrible

Ok Bluesky, who’s watching March Madness with me this year?

Zorba’s Dance 1964

Prediction on when she returns: Never.

The famous cover of Captain America #1. You may know it. But did you know it came out in March 1941, 9 months BEFORE Pearl Harbor? While the US debated how to handle Hitler, Jack Kirby and Joe Simon knew exactly what to do - punch him. Right in the face. And they stood up and said it, loud & clear

Tomorrow, we'll continue the Season of Giving with a comp from @fcoffeen.bsky.social. Subscribe: wrestlingplaylists.com

Ok this rules. Check out how Tommy Rich jerks his head back to pretend Jumbo is pulling the hair in order to draw the ref. Spectacular

Stan Hansen. Where’s he rank on your GOAT list?

Wow, 1969 Nick Fury is very flexible! From Captain America #127

From Captain America #123 (Mar 70). I love this panel both for the great art and the idea that this supervillain hasn’t yet told her minions she has mind control powers. Way to bury the lead.

Been watching a lot of 1985 Mid-Atlantic. There’s a strong case to be made that the best US wrestler in 85 is Tully Blanchard. He’s incredible every time.

Kidd has gotten REALLY good in the past two years - I’m super into this and way more excited than I’d be for Omega vs a Naito/Okada type

For now, everyone can check out the French Catch master list. Match links included (chronological once we got going). Over time I'll try to figure out how to use this place to help people get into the footage. It's big effort, but big reward and worth it. segundacaida.blogspot.com/2021/05/fren...

Favorite Mind Over Magnet level so far: 3-14. A cool and new mechanic there that I’m sure @gamemakerstoolkit.com was super excited about.

Oh we’re posting our bookshelves? Gladly!

Played the first half of MIND OVER MAGNET last night. Fun and cute puzzler made massively more intriguing from watching @gamemakerstoolkit.com develop it all this time. Felt like playing something a friend had created. Cool experience.

Current game: Hollow Knight. Yes, yes I’m 7 years late to the party but this is so good. A pitch perfect Metroidvania with the exact right difficulty curve in both fighting and exploration. Everything I want in an indie game. I’m hooked!

Last year's Season of Giving was a daily match rec included in all the posts. This year, all through December we're doing actual bonus issues and if the stars align, we'll have ... 43 (!!) awesome guest writers making their ideal themed compilations. Subscribe: wrestlingplaylists.com