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Editor/writer in NYC, covering pop culture, sports (with a focus on track and field) and whatever comes my way.

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"If YOU hear anybody talk against a schoolmate or anyone else because of his religion, race or national origin -- don't wait: tell him THAT KIND OF TALK IS UN-AMERICAN."

"If YOU hear anybody talk against a schoolmate or anyone else because of his religion, race or national origin -- don't wait: tell him THAT KIND OF TALK IS UN-AMERICAN."

25.01.2026 21:39 πŸ‘ 597 πŸ” 233 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 9
A picture of the Mary Tyler Moore statue in downtown Minneapolis, depicting the iconic moment from the show where she throws her hat in the air. But the hat has been covered over with a protesters cardboard sign, reading β€œFUCK ICE.”

A picture of the Mary Tyler Moore statue in downtown Minneapolis, depicting the iconic moment from the show where she throws her hat in the air. But the hat has been covered over with a protesters cardboard sign, reading β€œFUCK ICE.”

On a downtown street in Minneapolis, as people stream out from the massive march, Mary Tyler Moore says β€œfuck ice.”

23.01.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 12252 πŸ” 2789 πŸ’¬ 96 πŸ“Œ 243

Post a comic cover you love.

17.01.2026 17:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Futurama β€œshut up and take my money” meme

Futurama β€œshut up and take my money” meme

14.01.2026 17:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A TV Guide β€œclose-up” listing for the series premiere of ABC’s β€œBatman” series on January 12, 1966:

β€œCriminals are a superstitious, cowardly lot, so my disguise must be able to strike terror into their hearts. I must be a creature of the night…”
With those words, millionaire Bruce Wayne launched his vengeful battle against crime in a 1939 issue of Detective Comics. When crime strikes, Wayne and his young ward Dick Grayson don the guises of Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder to fight the forces of evil.
Aiding the Dynamic Duo are the dreaded, glowing Bat Signal, the nuclear-powered Batmobile and the Batcave, β€œthe greatest anti-crime laboratory in the world.”
Tonight: Batman and Robin head for Gotham City to renew their battle against the Riddler, who is once again baffling the police with his criminal wizardry. (To be continued Thursday, 7:30 P.M.)
Tonight’s show was written by Lorenzo Semple Jr. The series, based on the adventures of Bob Kane’s comic-book hero, stars Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin. Other regulars… Commissioner: Neil Hamilton. Alfred: Alan Napier. O’Hara: Stafford Repp. Aunt Harriet: Madge Blake.
Guest cast: The Riddler: Frank Gorshin, Molly: Jill St. John.

A TV Guide β€œclose-up” listing for the series premiere of ABC’s β€œBatman” series on January 12, 1966: β€œCriminals are a superstitious, cowardly lot, so my disguise must be able to strike terror into their hearts. I must be a creature of the night…” With those words, millionaire Bruce Wayne launched his vengeful battle against crime in a 1939 issue of Detective Comics. When crime strikes, Wayne and his young ward Dick Grayson don the guises of Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder to fight the forces of evil. Aiding the Dynamic Duo are the dreaded, glowing Bat Signal, the nuclear-powered Batmobile and the Batcave, β€œthe greatest anti-crime laboratory in the world.” Tonight: Batman and Robin head for Gotham City to renew their battle against the Riddler, who is once again baffling the police with his criminal wizardry. (To be continued Thursday, 7:30 P.M.) Tonight’s show was written by Lorenzo Semple Jr. The series, based on the adventures of Bob Kane’s comic-book hero, stars Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin. Other regulars… Commissioner: Neil Hamilton. Alfred: Alan Napier. O’Hara: Stafford Repp. Aunt Harriet: Madge Blake. Guest cast: The Riddler: Frank Gorshin, Molly: Jill St. John.

Holy Batman-aversary! The iconic #Batman TV series, starring Adam West and Burt Ward, premiered 60 years ago today (January 12, 1966) on ABC.

12.01.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

2025 was mostly hot garbage, but thankfully the dogs were good again this past year…

31.12.2025 17:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen β€˜slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.

15.12.2025 14:07 πŸ‘ 24054 πŸ” 7282 πŸ’¬ 360 πŸ“Œ 940

Nice story here by @thatrichsands.bsky.social on Calli Hauger-Thackery -

10.12.2025 18:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Imagine putting an elite athlete on the cover and not including their name! πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ

14.11.2025 18:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"

28.10.2025 10:46 πŸ‘ 20066 πŸ” 7696 πŸ’¬ 270 πŸ“Œ 1333

Very sorry to hear this.

12.08.2025 18:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Superman, Star Wars, Star Trek, X-Men.

If you are upset because you think your favorite characters are woke or the stories are progressive, then I’m sorry to say but you never understood the characters or the stories. Comics are political. Sci-Fi is political.

12.07.2025 15:49 πŸ‘ 751 πŸ” 159 πŸ’¬ 38 πŸ“Œ 12
A child whose world is lost when politicians reject science.
A baby sent across an ocean of stars to seek the safety of another land.
A refugee embraced by America who uses his great power to help everyone on Earth.
A kind and humble hero who challenges a cruel and narcissistic billionaire.
A man who can be anything who chooses to be a journalist for truth and justice. 
A symbol of hope pushing back against fear. 
A smile. A friend.
This is the time for Superman.

A child whose world is lost when politicians reject science. A baby sent across an ocean of stars to seek the safety of another land. A refugee embraced by America who uses his great power to help everyone on Earth. A kind and humble hero who challenges a cruel and narcissistic billionaire. A man who can be anything who chooses to be a journalist for truth and justice. A symbol of hope pushing back against fear. A smile. A friend. This is the time for Superman.

This is the time for Superman.

10.07.2025 03:30 πŸ‘ 756 πŸ” 252 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 13

The Marchand piece comes off quite poorly, and he never really makes his case. He took one slightly self-congratulatory quote from Reali (on a well-deserved farewell media tour) and turned it into a mean-spirited takedown.

Also, I disagree with you on this being a show for young people.

21.05.2025 19:11 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Washington’s Nathan Green crosses the finish line first in the Penn Relays DMR, ahead of Oregon, Texas A&M and Virginia.

Washington’s Nathan Green crosses the finish line first in the Penn Relays DMR, ahead of Oregon, Texas A&M and Virginia.

As usual, the #PennRelays distance medley was a thriller. The University of Washington’s Nathan Green outkicked the field to give the Huskies their first Penn men’s title. @pennrelays.bsky.social

25.04.2025 18:45 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Franklin Field, home of the Penn Relays

Franklin Field, home of the Penn Relays

*tap tap tap* this thing on?

Who’s ready for the 129th #PennRelays?

24.04.2025 12:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Matt Richtman β€” Shock Marathon List Leader - Track & Field News AMERICAN MARATHONING suddenly has a new β€” and unlikely β€” contender. In only his second time running the distance, unheralded... Read More

American marathoning suddenly has a new (and unlikely) contender: Matt Richtman won the #LAMarathon last week in a sensational 2:07:56. I caught up with him for @trackandfieldnews.bsky.social to find out more about his breakthrough. trackandfieldnews.com/matt-richtma...

25.03.2025 00:20 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You're wrong on this one, Senator. And you will never get my vote again if you go along with this Republican scam.

14.03.2025 09:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Brought to you by the same people who claim they want to β€œprotect women’s sports.”

12.02.2025 22:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Grant Fisher poses with an American flag in front of the clock showing his world indoor record 7:22.91 in the 3000 meters at the Millrose Games at the Armory in NYC.

Grant Fisher poses with an American flag in front of the clock showing his world indoor record 7:22.91 in the 3000 meters at the Millrose Games at the Armory in NYC.

Wow. Unbelievable world indoor record in the 3000 meters for Grant Fisher at the #MillroseGames at the Armory. 7:22.91 to outkick Olympic 1500 champ Cole Hocker. πŸ”₯

08.02.2025 22:00 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Bravo on this line: β€œBromell’s injury history is longer than a CVS receipt…” πŸ‘

30.01.2025 22:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Helene Curley was a TVG icon!

28.01.2025 19:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dream team!

21.01.2025 18:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The dogs were good again this year…

31.12.2024 17:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Krypto the Superdog tugs Superman (by his cape!) to safety in a screenshot from the trailer to the new "Superman" movie.

Krypto the Superdog tugs Superman (by his cape!) to safety in a screenshot from the trailer to the new "Superman" movie.

I was already looking forward to this, but #Superman had me all-in at Krypto!

19.12.2024 15:23 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Here's my recap of this morning's #MerrieMile for Race Results Weekly (via @runnerspace.bsky.social)
bsky.app/profile/runn...

08.12.2024 00:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A smiling Nikki Hiltz crosses the finish line at the Merrie Mile with arms outstretched, just ahead of Weini Kelati and Sinclaire Johnson. On the far right (their left), Hobbs Kessler leans at the line to finish fourth overall.

A smiling Nikki Hiltz crosses the finish line at the Merrie Mile with arms outstretched, just ahead of Weini Kelati and Sinclaire Johnson. On the far right (their left), Hobbs Kessler leans at the line to finish fourth overall.

In a wild finish at the #MerrieMile this morning in Honolulu, @nikkihiltz.bsky.social took the win in 4:28.39, just ahead of Weini Kelati (4:28.49) and Sinclaire Johnson (4:28.54). The men's field started 32 seconds behind, and a fast-closing Hobbs Kessler (3:56.51) finished fourth overall.

07.12.2024 21:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Looking forward to covering the #MerrieMile and #HonoluluMarathon in person this weekend.

03.12.2024 22:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0