Undo soft thinking: “How do you write what people actually want to read?” The game: Steelers at Patriots The beer: 603 Fire on Main Bamberg-Style Märzen Lager The result: Win, 20–3 The record: 1–1 The headline: “We’re rolling our eyes and sinking.” – Thee Oh Sees, “Drop” The commentary: Kickoff in twenty, ergo: listicle! Isn’t […]
Just see what you’ve done: “Have you ever liked a villain more than the hero? Who and why?” Week one The game: Patriots at Seahawks The beer: Riverwalk Legato Italian Pilsner The result: Loss, 13–10 The record: 0–1 The headline: “She was right in the rain of the bullets that eventually brought her down.” – […]
Can it, Handy: “What’s a song lyric that has stuck with you forever?” The beer: Marshall Wharf Salud Mexican Lager The headline: “Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! Why don’t ya!” – Stranglers, “Shut Up” The commentary: I got dem ol’ critical heat blues again, mama! Patriots have record-breaking contract offer on the […]
Experimental screaming: “What’s the best way to build self‑confidence?” Listen. Times are tough all over—war, poverty, unemployment, inflation, Christo-fascism, autocracy, repression, corruption, etc. But one care-free afternoon in April I checked the ol’ inter-blog for a creamy fix—I do this to remember what my favorite album is from a given year—and my custom-HTML’d homepage grid […]
Open to work: “What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months?” The game: Patriots vs. Seahawks The beer: Brick & Feather (A) Small Group of Reasonable People English Style Mild Ale The result: Fuuuuuuck The playoffs: Fuuuuuuck The headline: “Treat me like a brand new toy that you have found.” […]
For my dear inter-net friends who celebrate Animal Crossing, graphic design and your New England Patriots, I give you two hours of effort, one island-ready pattern and countless screenshots to serve as an undo stack. (Also: zero consideration for creating the Pat Patriot logo of my youth. I’d still be going.) Fire up your Switch, […]
Forget about it, George: “What are your favorite sports to watch and play?” The game: Patriots at Broncos The beer: Geaghan Brothers Higgins Irish Red Ale The result: Win, 10–7 The playoffs: 3–0 The headline: “Ask those who have been before you what fate the future holds.” – Thin Lizzy, “Warriors” The commentary: I’m a […]
Jazzy, no! “If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be?” The game: Texans at Patriots The beer: Bissell Brothers Revival Milk Stout The result: Win, 28–16 The playoffs: 2–0 The headline: “It’s all over and you’re gone.” – Claudine Longet, “Snow” The commentary: Jazzy! Down! I can’t see the score! […]
The electoral college.
Readily visible or observable: “In what ways do you communicate online?” The game: Chargers at Patriots The beer: Foundation Lilith Dark Czech-Style Lager The result: Win, 16–3 The playoffs: 1–0 The headline: “Even the fabulous can’t avoid a random attack to pass a boring night.” – Helmet, “Murder” The commentary: I’m a blog-maker, alright?? I […]
