Merry Xmas to this legend. Proponent of a strong monetary system. Believer in a thrifty working class. Enemy of the loose credit standards of the Building & Loan. Lender of last resort during bank runs. Sure, Bedford Falls was no Pottersville, but it wasn’t for lack of trying.

Wait until you try store-bought donuts with your home brewed coffee.

Pope Leo captured at the 2005 World Series vs. the Astros (via Chicago Sun-Times)

Church historian in 2500: The zuchetto was originally a skullcap. The first American pope Leo XIV modified the zuchetto to include a large front brim, and this style became adopted by subsequent popes. The stylized SOX means "Successor of Christ" (the X from the Greek Xristos)."

Summer gig idea. Cover band called #OneHitWonder that covers, well, you know.

I see tonight Seattle is pitching Woo

And what rough beast, its hour come round at last, slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?

Al Michaels 1980: Do you believe in miracles? Al Michaels 2025: Throwing, throwing #BearDown

The Robert Saleh aphorism, as relayed by Cris Collinsworth, of “the louder your voice, the more you know what you’re talking about” has to be the worst aphorism I’ve ever heard. #BearDown

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Theraflu tastes delicious

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The US hasn’t been this hard on the Germans on ice since George Washington routed the Hessians on Christmas Day. #USAHockey

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So long DJ Moore. I’ll never forget the night you stole the souls of Buck and Schmenge! #BearDown

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The Bears 2026 pass rush plan is to teach their D Line to count “1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi…” faster. #BearDown