“Heart of Stone” is a 1964 Rolling Stones song
Month: August 2025
Alfred Hitchock cameos
McSweeney’s post on grammar bar jokes
I was an English major in college. These are great.
Posts on the history of the Baltimore Ravens logo
I prefer the new logo. I remember when they were tearing down Memorial Stadium, you could buy t-shirts with the old logo for a dollar.
Batting average doesn’t mean as much anymore
Batters are concentrating on home runs now. We also appreciate the value of walks more. Still, this decline is shocking compared to my childhood. There was a stretch in the late 1960s when averages were low so MLB lowered the pitching mound.
Number of .300 hitters 1999-2024
The decline in the .300 hitter
Trumo will fill the Smithsonian with his distorted view of history
He has never cared about facts. Now he is going to distort American history to support his racism.
She told Trump the Smithsonian needs changing. He’s ordered her to do it.
The media continues to help Trump
Trump’s latest racist talk about LA
Trump is a racist. All of his supporters are either racists or willing to tolerate racism which is terrible too. Now, he’s attacking cities with black mayors such as Los Angeles and Washington. It’s not a coincidence.
Overall, the media has been reluctant to call him a racist, using words like “racially charged” to describe his words. He has done so many bad things, the focus isn’t even on his racism anymore.
Trump’s rhetoric about DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime
Covers: $1000 Wedding
“$1000 Wedding” is a Gram Parsons song. I really like the cover by the Mekons. I have been listening to them a lot and think they’re great.
Bluesky post on the third version of The Blob
I recommend Blobfest held every July in Phoenixville, PA which celebrates the first version.
Sad! 