Football season makes me think about lecterns and podiums far more often than I’d like. Let me say this, then.
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People will discuss Oregon Ducks football coach Dan Lanning’s comments from Saturday for some time. Here’s what he didn’t say.
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The Randy Newman song that’s been on my mind lately is not “Louisiana 1927.” I’m not sure I could handle that one today.
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If you’re not careful, you can let cutting words from a story become its own moral good, one with diminishing returns.
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I’ve had a major setback in my post-election recovery. I fell face-down on pavement, scraped off skin and lost blood. I have a road ahead.
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“Back to the Future” opened July 3, 1985. On July 4, Mets-Braves went 19 innings. Rain helped me see the movie and the best parts of the game.
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I’m going to go back in time tomorrow, July 4, 2025, and maybe travel to the future, enjoying a hot dog and avoiding the present.
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I don’t know if anyone has told you lately or if you’ve heard it nearly enough in your lifetime, but you are a rock star. You are my friend.
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Insomnia post: The only real news here is the gig bag I bought for my guitar, thanks to kind people. It has purple butterflies on it.
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For the first time since 1981, I bought a guitar. Just now I got word it’s all set for me to try to play. Wish me luck. It’s been a minute.
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