: Shawn Blanc - Life is almost entirely a series of small, seemingly-inconsequential choices and …
: Seth Godin — Steinbeck points out that the stars shine in the sky, regardless of the drama here on …
: Spent the weekend adding mulch to the beds in the back. It looks great. Every time I do it, it makes …
: Om Malik with a great blog post exploring Anthropic’s naming for Mythos and Project Glasswing: …
: Josh Marshall – In a hearing today about the president’s bulldozing of the East Wing of the White …
: Cory Doctorow: Refining humanity: Computers don’t just clarify what we know and how we organize our …
: Jamelle Bouie: The cruelty is still the point of the Trump regime. This isn’t a border security …
: Warren Ellis — All year I’ve been reading about taste. Someone somewhere identified that one of the …
: Anthropic submits draft to go public: Today, Anthropic, PBC confidentially submitted a draft …
: I listen to a lot of YouTube at work. The moment I clicked through to the Caught In Joy YouTube …
: This Reddit thread asks what a person can learn in 10 minutes that will be useful for life, and the …
: Alan Jacobs - The most important point about rising AI use in the arts is simply this: Millions of …
: For a few weeks there, I checked my phone like a worried parent. Andrej Stojakovic had entered the …
: Dan Oshinsky – If you’re an athlete, results are measured in wins and losses. But for the rest of …
: My right knee hurts. Twice while walking with Maria I stepped wrong and nearly fell. The second time …
: “Americans may not only pay tribute to our honored dead but also unite in prayer for success in our …
: Matt Singer on The Mandalorian and Grogu – The movie’s set pieces are a little grander than the …
: James Poniewzik on Colbert ending The Late Show – He didn’t land the pope, but he got a Beatle. He …
: Seth Godin – At 2:30 in the morning, the night clerk at the hotel is a great help if you’ve locked …
: Dave Pell – Americans are increasingly divided, not only politically, socially, and economically, …
: “I just realized that maybe (just maybe) the reason for the fact that I’m unhappy, unmotivated and …
: It’s raining off and on today and it’s making me depressed or maybe I’m just tired. I dunno.
: I just created a Skill in Claude. I found a really great breakdown and then used it as a basis for …
: “There’s a difference between standing up and telling people what you’re planning to do and standing …
: I’ve been watching YouTube stuff too much. Don’t get me wrong, I like what I’m watching but I’m …
: Chris Hayes – A direct transfer of billions of your taxpayer dollars directly into the bank account …
: “History is a vast early warning system.” — Norman Cousins
: Robert Kagan’s ominous view of the Iran war – “There will be no return to the status quo ante, no …
: Doc Searls has a fantastic breakdown that I agree with 100%, especially the point about skipping ad …
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: The NBA Draft Combine runs May 10-17 at Wintrust Arena. Three names from this year’s Final Four team …
: Jeroen Sangers — Miss the days when we all watched the same episode and talked about it the next …
: Baby, if you’ve ever wondered. A radio station in Cincinnati just changed its call letters to WKRP …
: The first time I heard the Rocky Horror soundtrack, I was at a neighbor’s house. He had the LP from …
: My random hot take on a Sunday trying not to doomscroll: Not all opinions are equal. Your “vaccine …
: Mike Brock explaining Ben Shapiro’s approach to debate/intervews in the most articulate and …
: The Minnesota Timberwolves have a couple of former Fighting Illini basketball players on their …
: Most weeks, the internet is a place that takes things from you. This week, it gave back. Hank Green …
: I think I have Plantar Fasciitis. My foot now aches after walking on it. It’s not painful when …
: “You’re looking for three things, generally, in a person,” says Buffett. “Intelligence, energy, and …
: Will is stuck in a time loop. At least, that’s what he thinks. His life is mundane enough that it …
: After 18 months of court fights, the deal is done. The Onion has acquired Infowars. Alex Jones can …
: When you watch the official title sequence for 007 First Light, you might be fooled into thinking …
: Sean Bonner is on a tear and I’m here for it — I’ve been amused at the headlines over the last few …
: David Graham in The Atlantic — In the lead-up to the war, which Trump launched without consulting …
: Noah Hawley in The Atlantic — Any asset can be acquired but nothing can ever be lost, because for …
: I need to tell you about Truvia Vanilla Liquid Sweetener. I say “need” because this is the kind of …
: Sarah Fitzpatrick in The Atlantic — On multiple occasions in the past year, members of his security …
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: What a great day for Illinois basketball on Wednesday. It wasn’t surprising but it was certainly …
: McCartney Rock ‘n Roll in Three Phases Beatles: “I’m Down” (1965) This is McCartney at his most …
: The Playlist has a story on Soderbergh Bond pitches and I kind of shake my head in disbelief – The …
: Nicholas Bate – The question to ask is not will I be replaced by AI but how can I use AI to enhance …
: I realistically think Keaton Wagler declares for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college …
: NASA’s Artemis II crew flew around the Moon this week and the photos are already some of the most …
: Joan Westenberg wrote a piece this week about the growing culture of accusing writers of using AI, …
: Greg McKeown — Dieter Rams, the legendary designer at Braun, worked from a simple belief: almost …
: I stayed up to watch Michigan beat UConn. It was a good game. I kinda hoped Michigan would blow the …
: There’s a new Black Label Society album called Engines of Demolition that I’m really enjoying today. …
: “We fought, we fought, we fought, and had a very tough shooting night, especially at the rim. We …
: Champaign Showers — Critics act like bringing global talent to central Illinois is some bizarre …
: Isaac Trotter – The Illini have so many different ways it can generate paint touches because of its …
: “The first of April is the day we remember what we are the other 364 days of the year.” — Mark Twain
: Seth Godin - Most of us would like to live with wonder, grace and optimism. Perhaps it pays to …
: Things worked out as ideal as possible for Illinois in the tournament this year. As nice as it …
: What a game. It was advertised as a Final Four caliber match-up and it delivered. I have zero doubt …
: I’ve noticed something while watching lots of college basketball. The sport has changed and changed …
: Will Leitch on this Illinois basketball team — This weekend, we will find out how, exactly, we will …
: Dan Buffa — J.J. Wetherholt will be on the opening day roster and most likely the lineup for the …
: For the last six weeks, I’ve been a bad fan. I had decided somewhere in that fuzzy space between the …
: “There is a dynamic quality about enthusiasm which nothing can resist. You can see it in the street …
: The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer dropped this week and I’ve watched it a couple of times now, …
: Illinois put up 105 points against Penn. That’s the most any Illini team has ever scored in the …
: Since Selection Sunday, I’ve been sitting in my feelings about Illinois Basketball. So, here are my …
: You’ve likely heard it all before, but it’s good to remember… You don’t own shit that you put on …
: I voted. It was incredibly easy. Yeah, democracy. Also, Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
: “If you aim to be something you are not, you will always fail. Aim to be you. Aim to look and act …
: Well, I was right. It was never going to be a live-action reboot, but something that makes way more …
: I don’t want to get my hopes up. I am absolutely getting my hopes up. Nathan Fillion has been …
: The harsh reality from today is Illinois basketball is going nowhere in the NCAA Tournament. Up …
: Dan Oshinsky – A week ago, something pretty remarkable happened in the golf world that, if you’re …
: When Keaton Wagler committed to Illinois, he was the 150th-ranked prospect in the country. Two …
: I’m tired this morning. I’ve been tired a lot. It likely means I need to go to bed earlier, but I’m …
: I was having a bad morning. Nothing major, just several things not quite working right. I was …
: Will Leitch on the World Cup and Summer Olympics – You cannot separate sports from politics because …
: Dave Pell – During his first press conference of the Iran war, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth …
: The first teaser for HBO’s Lanterns has arrived, and if you were expecting a neon-green spectacle of …
: I went to the final regular-season game at State Farm Center on Tuesday. It was Senior Night when …
: Max Leibman: No means no. No, I do not want to install your app. No, I do not want that app to run …
: I went to couples’ boxing with my wife on Saturday, and it kicked my butt. I am sore all over. It …
: So, I guess we are at war with Iran? Anything not to have the Epstein files in the news.
: “In basketball—as in life—true joy comes from being fully present in each and every moment, not just …
: I watched the Illinois Women’s Basketball team nearly knock off the #9 Iowa team at their place last …
: The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees arrived this week. As always with this institution, the …
: I want to simplify my life. This is difficult for me. One of the best things I can do is a …
: I’m not a big fan of Moby. However, I think he’s really talented and his approach to music is unique …
: Illinois basketball blew it against UCLA. Just a complete collapse. Lost another OT game. The Illini …
: Dan Simmons died on February 21st. He was 77. A stroke, in Longmont, Colorado, where he’d lived and …
: “To me, all creativity is magic. Ideas start out in the empty void of your head - and they end up as …
: “Many people procrastinate because they’re waiting for their motivation to rise. They forget that …
: Before Christmas, my wife, my step-daughter, and I went up to Algonquin, Illinois, to do some unique …
: Illinois dropped more than 100 points on hapless USC last night. The 36-point victory is Illinois' …
: This is pretty powerful. 10 Years. 1 Leader. Josh Whitman.
: The Illini game on Sunday was more like it. Heavy domination on rebounding and size. They shot it …
: On Valentine’s Day, I was tasked with acquiring a heart-shaped pizza from Papa John’s for my …
: “I think that Valentine’s Day is only as good as you want it to be. You know, I don’t think it …
: Sometimes I wish I gave a shit about horror movies and the like, but I don’t. Friday the 13th was …
: I read a long investigative piece into the allegations against Neil Gaiman, and I read the coverage …
: Brad Underwood is tired of the shitty officiating in the Big Ten Conference. Start at 13:35 if you …
: Lindsey Vonn crashed during a training run at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She was coming back after …
: The Super Bowl halftime show featured Bad Bunny with special guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin. It …
: As soon as Seattle finally scored their first TD after four field goals, the game was over. New …
: Today is the first day I could legitimately wear a T-shirt or a Polo to work without a coat. I’m …
: “When you write a blog post, you’re creating a standalone document with a permanent URL. It exists …
: James Clear – Use the moments of high motivation to make it easier when you have low motivation. …
: Ayo Dosunmu has been traded to the Timberwolves. I haven’t been following too closely, but I guess …
: My wife has chided me for continually listening to podcasts focused on Illinois sports or politics. …
: With Spring Training on the horizon, Chaim Bloom and the St. Louis Cardinals finally moved Brendan …
: Illinois earned another massive road victory over a Top 5 team on Sunday. The Fighting Illini …
: “…since the baseline is now good enough, the app experience and how LLMs are woven into a people’s …
: “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – John …
: Illinois basically stiff armed Washington last night to get their tenth win in a row. Sunday at …
: Writer-director Rian Johnson has posted many of his scripts on his website. It is a treasure trove …
: “I think it is more difficult these days to define what makes a good citizen than it has ever been …
: Well, that was a hellava Saturday. I’m still a little stunned. Keaton Wagler put together one of the …
: “That’s him. He just plays. He just hoops. There’s nothing that fazes him. He just wants to make the …
: “I have one piece of advice: if you read a book you love, tell other people about it. Tell them …
: I watched The Rip last night and thought it was an entertaining couple of hours. It’s a good heist …
: Andrej Stojakovic, in his previous stops, was the primary everything. At Illinois, he doesn’t have …
: Leo Babauta – For a lot of my life, I had a very strong attachment to being right. I didn’t realize …
: Patrick Rhone – There is a cannabis dispensary opening soon in my neighborhood and they recently …
: This person relates the most unhinged bus story I’ve ever read. It starts with, “I just woke up from …
: Seth Godin – What do you do regularly? Where do you show up, what do you publish? Who do you ask, …
: I finished Wake Up Dead Man, the third movie in this series, last night. It was delightful. Smart. …
: “I am so bored by A.I. One of the things I love about the theater is: A.I. can’t do it. I couldn’t …
: JD Vance is a piece of s—t – Drew Magary is on fire. “What does he actually stand for, besides …
: Here’s some advice: Live your life in such a way that when you die, your obituaries don’t open with …
: Illinois, Daktronics Install Largest Video Display in College Football – “The new south end zone …
: The Madness of Living in 2026 – Will Leitch has had a hard week. Haven’t we all? “I have regularly …
: Seth Godin – The simple rule: Nine shortcuts take longer and are less productive than simply doing …
: It was a good B10 road win the other night, but what I noticed is that Illinois athletics is having …
: This morning’s moment in Waking Up was wonderfully simple. You have one job, and it consists of two …
: It was murder. Dave Pell of Nextdraft made this Atlantic piece a gift article and it should be read …
: Scott Galloway answered my question on his video. It starts at 11:56. Pretty cool.
: Last night, Montana State won the FCS national championship in overtime on an extra point. Insane …
: “You just gotta keep making s–t up, scribbling–like sitting down and drawing with my kids. It …
: This is the start of another year in our lives, and I hope to improve upon it, hold steady, and …
: John Scalzi – I don’t have a whole lot to say about what’s going on in Venezuela at the moment …
: “Well, we have a whole new year ahead of us. And wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all be a …
: Honoring KISS The Kennedy Center Honors represents one of America’s most prestigious cultural celebrations, …