50% off = his pass completion rate

cue Randy Newman....

Bell Bullitt Vintage White Helmet Inspired by Bell helmets from the '60s and '70s, the Bullitt is a bold, modern-day throwback.

I don't ride a motorcycle or do anything else that requires a helmet, but might start just so I can wear this wicked cool one...

shop.uncrate.com/products/bel... #design

Press Release: “Penelope Kitten’s Epic Adventure (with cheese)” Hits The Road And Bookshelves Nationwide Feline Fantasy Novel Debuts At L.A. Times Festival Of Books

Press release for my wife's new book, a tween fantasy about #cats and other critters, making its debut at the L.A. Times Festival of #Books this weekend:

"Penelope Kitten's Epic Adventure (with cheese)"

atomictango.com/media/press-... #BookSky

Book cover for "Penelope Kitten's Epic Adventure (with cheese)" by Cynthia Mance

Here's the cover of my wife's new book...

#cats #books #BookSky

Los Angeles Times Festival Of Books Find your spark at the L.A. Times Festival of Books on the USC Campus. General Admission is free and the festival will also feature exclusive paid events with authors and celebrities.

One of my favorite events of the year: The Los Angeles Times Festival Of #Books!

I'll be there supporting my wife's new book, "Penelope Kitten's Epic Adventure (with cheese)." Swing by Booth 202 on the campus of @usc.edu and say "meow."

www.latimes.com/events/festi... #BookSky #cats

Their tyrant is more noble than our tyrant — he actually conceded an election loss.

#Hungary #Magyar #RESIST!

Not a park — it's bigger and better: the UCLA campus.

Trader Joe's Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Go ahead, you deserve it — especially after the past 16 months. And I dare you to stop with just one.

P.S. Pairs really, really well with red wine.

(Not a paid endorsement, just an obsessive one.)

Kristen Schaal posted this photo with Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie from Flight of the Conchords

Kristen Schaal posted this photo with Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie from Flight of the Conchords, and I officially feel Very Old. www.instagram.com/p/DWuql3mjxm4/

UCLA crushes South Carolina to win NCAA women's basketball national championship Behind standout efforts from Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez, the UCLA women's basketball team defeats South Carolina 79-51 for its first national title since 1978.

My father went to USC. I went to USC (MBA). I work for USC. And as a proud Trojan, I just want to say...

GO BRUINS!!!

www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/...

#LosAngeles #NCAAW

Will do! Likewise, please let me know the next time you're at SC.

Happy birthday to the Princess! Nothing like comfy pillows and sun splashes for those old joints!

My O.G. (original gato) Scooter just turned 21 — the equivalent of a human centenarian. Yet he's still going strong. He can't leap much, and getting comfy takes a while, but he still wakes me up too early and likes taking over my desk when I work. Happy birthday, Def Tiny Leppard!

#Cats #Caturday

I've been a few times. (I grew up in Roseburg and still visit Oregon annually.) Amazing!

cc @bradberens.bsky.social

Ordered a used book from Powell's City of #Books (@powells.bsky.social). Received a new one with a card tucked inside. Since the used version wasn't in stock, they upgraded my order. Thrilled to see awesomeness still exists in 2026! (And for a small price, they earned my loyalty + a plug.)

#BookSky

Opinion | The NFL Tests Its Antitrust Exemption The league is now the goliath, as it seeks to squeeze its weaker network partners.

I think the last time I agreed with the WSJ's Editorial Board was during the Ming Dynasty, but as a #football fan, I have to agree with this one. Watching #NFL games on TV has become an expensive pain in the a$$. Time to bust this trust.

www.wsj.com/opinion/nfl-...

Yes, I know, but why does someone have to give up a home game for international play? Why can't both teams give up visitor games, since they are literally both visitors?

Yes, I know, but why does someone have to give up a home game for international play? Why can't both teams give up visitor games, since they are literally both visitors?

I don't understand why international games need a "home" team. Just make both visitors.

Amen!

P.S. I hate my Samsung SMART TV. I'm actually rooting for it to break, or that I become so wealthy that I can throw out a "perfectly functional" TV.

Shopping glossary for 2026 consumer products:

digital = it will break
smart = it will break
automatic = it will break
manual = no longer in stock

#ecommerce #shopping #retail #enshittification

Everyone Hates iPhone Autocorrect. An Update Fixes One of the Biggest Problems. Here’s what iOS 26.4 does to improve your typing, plus some tips to help you reclaim your keyboard.

You're not alone in experiencing this. And Apple is aware of it.

www.wsj.com/tech/apple-i...

a man wearing a chicago bears jacket and hat is sitting at a table in a bar . ALT: a man wearing a chicago bears jacket and hat is sitting at a table in a bar .

This past season...

The novelty of generating your own animations wore off. The average consumer wants to be delighted and inspired by the creativity of others. Pixar > Sora

Book cover for "Penelope Kitten's Epic Adventure (with cheese)" by Cynthia Mance. Details available at MarcyVeryMuch.com.

Like #books and #cats, or books about cats? Check out my wife's forthcoming new book, "Penelope Kitten's Epic Adventure (with cheese)"!

Details here: www.instagram.com/p/DWfkq9RFAK...

#BookSky

A Tale for the Time Being: A Novel A Novel

Overdue Book Review: “A Tale For The Time Being” starts as an intriguing dive into a Japanese teen’s diary. Then it plunges into cruelty (human & animal) with devastating descriptions I had to skip. Beautifully written, very Zen, but brace yourself.

bookshop.org/a/115667/978... #books #BookSky

No to fascism, war, ICE.

Yes to taxing billionaires, funding education and health care.

I think we're all on the same page now, May Day 2026 let's go.

Plus, politicians receive "persuasion" from other corporations and organizations that gain from having professional teams in a city, such as hotel owners and unions.