The game: Patriots at Colts
The beer: True North Midnight Snow Black India Pale Ale
The result: Loss, 27–17
The method: Live via Paramount+
The headline: “Stand on rocks that once were buildings.” – Osees Thee Oh Sees, “You Will Find It Here”

The commentary: Observe and rue what remains of a destroyed past, eh? Right. The above quote—sung under the moniker active at the time I got into the band—is maybe more appropriate regarding A Weird Exit(s) rather than An Odd Entrance(s) but, hey, talk to John Dwyer about how he divvied up tracks between the two “companion albums.” Instead, then, let go of the past and construct something new for yourself. Right on.

You know a football season is more successful than anticipated when a now-wrapped winning streak matches your projected win total. Seven games in a row versus seven games at all? I’ll take that! And I’ll continue to be wrong, so very wrong, just never about Devin McCourty—if you’re wondering when you can least afford to take a bad angle then look no further than Jonathan Taylor’s clincher. I can’t possibly be as bad at my new job as our free safety is at his but I am again as employable. Thank you, President Biden.

Up next: The fan-erected billboard will be epic no matter who wins Pats–Bill II. Merry Christmas!