Parkinson’s Law of Triviality (the shed) is really useful for assessing our decision making #work #jobs #decisionmaking #management #business

They've always provided space for me, the least I can do is advocate for them!

Let’s clear up the who, what, and why of book banning thanks to some great research from the American Library Association #nationallibraryweek #library #bannedbooks #books #freedom

This is one of the funniest things ever written in the New York Times

Let’s talk about my favorite bad news of the year, the ALA’s list of the most challenged (towards banned!) books #nationallibraryweek #bannedbooks #books #reading #library

There’s another tragic example of violence in the world and I want to discuss the connections between horrible acts, mental health and whatever your preferred term is between toxic masculinity, patriarchy, manosphere, etc. #men #masculinity #patriarchy #women #news

Let’s kick off #nationallibraryweek with a reminder of how crazy it is that we have libraries to enjoy in the first place #books #reading #library #libraries

Now that Patrick Ball and Isa Briones have their Broadway roles secured I’d like to formally nominate Whitaker for the part in Wicked he’s destined to play #thepitt

me: “can we go see that new Odyssey movie?”

mom: “we have the Odyssey movie at home.”

the Odyssey movie at home:

Some (Catholic) thoughts on Pope Leo, the President, Gen Z, men, and the current attraction (and call to service!) with Catholicism. #news #politics #pope #catholic #catholicism

Our blockade vs. their blockade.

Revolution Medicines says its potential breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug succeeds in late-stage trial Revolution Medicines' drug for pancreatic cancer succeeded in a highly anticipated Phase 3 trial, the company said.

www.cnbc.com/2026/04/13/p...

Incredible if true. Fuck cancer.

It is once again time for me to be irrationally angry that the word "palindrome" is not itself a palindrome.

Whether you hate Catholics or love us, you have to admit, when the Pope speaks, the world listens. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...

You Should Eat Your “Last Meal” at Least Once a Year In 2019 I collapsed on a sidewalk in Boystown, Chicago. Because I happened to fall forwards, my chin took the brunt of the impact, shattering my jaw in two places, killing a tooth or two, and saving m...

I love talking about people’s last meals, just so long as they don’t wait too long to eat them. poundfoolish.substack.com/p/you-should...

In the midst of all the noise and bother it's easy to overlook the fact that our species accomplished something new and majestic today. How lucky we all are to witness it. #space

Almost all self-help advice should be obvious. If you’re being sold a “secret,” and you can’t articulate how it’s just repackaging an obvious truth, 9 out of 10 times you’re being duped.

How Will the First American Pope Handle War? Last week, when asked if he had a message about the war in Iran for President Trump, Pope Leo XIV said, “Hopefully, he’s looking for an off-ramp.”

This is a good article overall, but I'm mostly sharing because the Jesuit priest they quote - Fr. Dan Corrou - used to be at my church, and whenever he comes back for a fundraising trip people go wild for him like Bono walked into the building. www.newyorker.com/news/the-led... #catholic

It’s Not Gambling, It’s ‘Girl Math’ Prediction markets are trying to woo women through matcha memes and #girlboss ads.

Dress it up however you want, online gambling is bad. FOR EVERYONE!

www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...

The Weekend Read for March 27, 2026 Cancer, neighbors, runners, and some very bad boys

Recommended articles to read this weekend instead of doomscrolling on cancer, neighbors, runners, and some very bad boys. poundfoolish.substack.com/p/the-weeken... #news

Seniors have a tremendous amount to offer our society, but the gerontocracy, which has a stranglehold on our leadership, is in no way equipped to face the pressing issues of today.

‘I am Auntie Maxine’: Waters eyes leadership bid as Capitol Hill gerontocracy fights to hold on The California Democrat could soon become the oldest chair in the history of the powerful House Financial Services Committee.

This is not a comment about any specific member of Congress, but I decided after the last set of national elections that I will not support the political candidacy of anyone aged 75 or older.
www.politico.com/news/2026/03... #politics

The Perfect Neighbor was generally one of the toughest watches I’ve ever experienced. It’s an absolutely phenomenal, heartbreaking documentary.

The Weekend Read for March 20, 2026 Artificial intelligence, infidelity, and other avenues of online degeneracy. What fun!

Recommended weekend reading on artificial intelligence, infidelity, and other avenues of online degeneracy. What fun! poundfoolish.substack.com/p/the-weeken... #news

The New Infidelity Micro-cheating includes all sorts of internet behavior that, to many people, might just seem innocent.

Zoe Yu's look at "micro cheating" and the intersection of social media activity and relationships is fascinating. www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/...

Although not indicative of the entire book, this is my favorite quote from Lily King's Heart the Lover.

“I’ve noticed this about people who had stable childhoods. They like to create their own problems.” #booksky

I’m about to cheer on Sinners (and yell at its competitors) like a middle-aged dad working through some things on the sidelines of a youth soccer game.

My Year as a Degenerate Sports Gambler Practically overnight, America made wagering on a game as frictionless as checking the weather. I was determined to understand the consequences—for my country, and for myself.

McKay Coppins piece on sports gambling for The Atlantic will go down as one of 2026’s most important articles. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

A genuine fear I have is that oil prices can only go so much higher before President Trump starts saber rattling about nuking Iran.

The economy is and always has been his North Star and if it’s truly threatened by a wartime enemy I think there’s no telling what he’ll say or do.